JP6677275B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, a pachinko gaming machine is known that includes a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures on a display screen. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through an operating port provided in a game area, a winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to a player such as a winning state. The variable display of the picture is started. When the winning lottery is won, the combination of the specific patterns and the like are finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. Then, with the transition to the special game state, for example, the opening and closing of the variable ball-in device provided in the game area is started .

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the operating port while the display of the pattern is being changed, the lottery information and the like to be used for the winning lottery are held and stored with a predetermined number (for example, four) as an upper limit. There is a pachinko gaming machine that is becoming like this. When the lottery information and the like are stored on hold, after the variable display of the pattern is finished, a winning lottery is performed using the stored lottery information, and the next variable display of the pattern is started. Reference 1).

Here, in the gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the game, it is necessary to appropriately increase the chance of winning lottery, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

JP-A-2004-81853

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately increasing the chance of winning a lottery .

The present invention provides an identification information display means for changing and displaying identification information,
Information acquisition means for acquiring information when the game ball passes through the operating port,
Determining means for determining a hit or miss based on the information obtained by the information obtaining means,
The display control of the identification information display means is performed based on the determination result of the determination means so as to perform a change display of the identification information. Identification information control means;
After the determination result of the determination means is a hit and the final identification display of the specific identification information, a special game state transition means for transitioning the game state to a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state,
In a gaming machine comprising a holding storage means for holding and storing the information obtained by the information obtaining means,
Providing at least a first working port and a second working port as the working port,
A first holding storage unit that holds the information obtained by the information obtaining unit when the game ball passes through the first operating port, with the first predetermined number being an upper limit, as the holding storage unit; A second holding storage means for holding and storing information obtained by the information obtaining means when the game ball passes through the second operating port, up to a plurality of second predetermined numbers as an upper limit,
The determination unit is capable of executing the hit / miss determination using information stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit.
The identification information control means, when the determination by the determination means is performed using the information to be stored in the first storage means, causes the identification information to be changed and displayed, and the storage in the second storage means to be held. In the case where the determination by the determination unit is performed using the information to be performed, while the change display of the identification information is performed, the change display of the identification information is performed. In any of the situation where the information is held and stored and the situation where the information is held and stored in the second holding unit, a new change display of the identification information triggered by the information which is held and held is displayed. Is not to be done,
The gaming machine is
A total number-of-reservations grasping means for grasping the sum total of the number of reserved memories of the respective reserve storage means,
Determining means for determining a change display period until the identification information is finally stopped and displayed based on the determination result of the determination means and the grasping result of the total reserved number grasping means,
The total reserved number grasping means can grasp a first number and a second number larger than the first number,
The determining means is means for enabling the change display period to be determined to be a shorter period than when the total number is held by the total number of holding units when the second number is obtained. Prepared,
The first predetermined number and the second predetermined number are the same,
The total reserved number grasping means can further grasp a third number greater than the second number,
The determination means may include means for enabling the change display period to be determined to be a shorter period than when the total number is held by the total number of hold units when the third number is obtained. And more.
The normal game state has a low probability state and a high probability state in which the probability that the determination result of the determination unit is a hit is set higher than the low probability state,
The third number is the under low probability state More than a few der than the first predetermined number, it said high under probability state and wherein said first predetermined number der Rukoto.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to suitably raise the chance that a winning lottery is performed .

It is a front view showing the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands or shows the principal structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the front composition of the main part frame which constitutes a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the composition of a game board. It is a figure for explaining an operation state of an operation mouth device. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front door frame. It is a rear view showing the composition of the pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear configuration of the pachinko machine by disassembling main components. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit, the 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit in the back of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a main body frame and a game board. It is a perspective view showing the back composition of a main part frame. It is a perspective view showing the back composition of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a bearing. FIG. 4 is a front view illustrating a configuration of a first control board unit. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a first control board unit. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a first control board unit. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a rear configuration of the first control board unit. It is a front view showing the composition of the 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view showing the composition of the 2nd control board unit. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second control board unit. It is a front view showing the composition of a back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a tank rail. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows a pattern individually. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a symbol display device. It is an explanatory view showing an outline of various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flow chart which shows NMI interruption processing. 5 is a flowchart illustrating main processing by a main control device. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of a missing symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows specific lamp part control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a switching start process. It is a flowchart which shows a change start process. It is a figure showing a big hit symbol table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a figure showing a change display time table. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transition process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. 6 is a timing chart showing a correlation between a color change display displayed on a first specific lamp unit and a symbol change display in the symbol display device. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing by a payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a payout control process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a rental ball control process.

  First, the invention that can be extracted from the present embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as needed.

Means 1. A gaming machine body (a body frame 12 including a game board 30) having a game ball flying area in which a game ball flies,
An identification information display device (first specific lamp unit 47, second specific lamp unit 48, symbol display device 41) which is provided in the game ball flying area and changes and displays identification information (display color of LED, design, shell character). When,
An information acquisition unit (information acquisition processing function S206) for acquiring information (counter value of a jackpot random number counter C1 or the like) when a game ball passes through an operation port (operation port device 33) provided in the game ball flight area; ,
Determining means (big hit determining function S1001) for determining a hit or miss based on the information obtained by the information obtaining means;
A change display of the identification information is performed based on the determination result of the determination unit, and when the determination result of the determination unit is a hit, the specific identification information (red or green, a combination of the same main symbol, the shell portion is opened). Identification information control means (specific lamp unit switching processing functions S805, S808, S809, display control device 214) for controlling the display of the identification information display device so as to finally stop and display the shellfish character in the state.
When the determination result of the determination means is a hit and the specific identification information is finally stopped and displayed, a special game state transition means (transition state) for transitioning the game state from a normal game state to a special game state (big hit state) advantageous to the player ( Jackpot state processing S1201 to S1209),
A gaming machine provided with a holding storage means (holding ball storage area) for holding and storing information obtained by the information obtaining means up to a specified number (four);
In the game ball flying area, at least a first operating port (upper operating port 33a) and a second operating port (lower operating port 33b) are provided as the operating ports,
A first holding storage unit (for a first specific lamp unit) that holds the information acquired by the information acquiring unit when the game ball passes through the first operating port, with the specified number being the upper limit; Holding area Ra) and second holding storage means (second storage means) for holding and storing information obtained by the information obtaining means when a game ball passes through the second operating port, up to a second specified number (four). And 2 reserved areas for specific lamp units Rb).
The determination unit is configured to perform the hit / miss determination using information stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit.
further,
A total reserved number grasping means (specific reserved number reading function S1112) for grasping the sum total (specific reserved number) of the reserved storage numbers of the respective reserved storage means;
A change display time determining means for determining a change display time until the identification information is finally stopped based on the determination result of the determination means and the grasp result of the total reserved number grasping means; A gaming machine comprising: a function S1114).

  According to the means 1, at least the first operating port and the second operating port are provided as operating ports in the game ball flying area, and when the game ball passes through the first operating port, it is determined whether the game ball is hit or not. The information to be used is held and stored with the specified number as an upper limit, and when the game ball passes through the second operating port, the information to be used to determine the hit is stored and held with the second specified number as the upper limit. With this configuration, it is possible to substantially increase the number of pieces of information to be held and stored for use in the determination of the hit or miss. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of the opportunity that leads to the disadvantage of the player and the occurrence of the opportunity that leads to the disadvantage of the game hall.

  Further, by adopting a configuration in which the change display time is determined based on the sum total of the number of storages held in each holding storage means, for example, the change display time can be shortened based on the total number of the storages held in each holding storage means. Thus, it is possible to reduce the chance that the change display of the identification information is performed over a long period of time even though the number of reserved storages of the respective reserve storage units has reached the upper limit.

  Here, in a configuration in which the information obtained by the information obtaining unit is held and stored in the first holding storage unit and the second holding storage unit, a case where the hit / miss determination is performed using the information held and stored in the first holding storage unit The change display time is determined based on the number of hold storages in the first hold storage means, and when the hit / miss determination is made using the information stored in the second hold storage means, the change display time is determined by the second hold storage means. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the change display time is determined based on the number of held storages. However, in the case of such a configuration, there is an opportunity that the change display time is disturbed depending on the number of pieces of the holding storage means that are held and stored. Therefore, the above-described concern can be avoided by adopting a configuration in which the change display time is determined based on the total sum of the numbers of the reserved storages of the respective reserve storage units.

  As a result, it is possible to perform a change display of the identification information that does not cause the player to feel uncomfortable while reducing the possibility of causing a disadvantage to the player or the disadvantage of the game hall.

  Means 2. In the means (1), the change display time determining means determines the change display time when the grasping result of the total suspended number grasping means is equal to or more than a first suspended number (3 in a normal state, 2 in a high probability state). A gaming machine, wherein the grasped result of the total reserved number grasping means is shorter than the change display time when the result is less than the first reserved number.

  According to the means 2, when the grasped result of the total reserved number grasping means is equal to or more than the first reserved number, the identification information is displayed in a shorter change display time than when the grasped result of the total reserved number grasping means is less than the first reserved number. A change display is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the change display of the identification information is performed over a long period of time even though the number of storages stored in each storage unit has reached the upper limit.

  Means 3. In the above means 1 or 2, the change display time determination means determines the change display time when the grasp result of the total reserved number grasp means is at least the prescribed number or more, and the grasp result of the total reserved number grasp means is A gaming machine characterized by being shorter than the change display time when the value is 0.

  According to the means (3), when the grasp result of the total pending number grasping means is at least the prescribed number or more, the change display of the identification information is performed in a shorter change display time than when the grasp result of the total pending number grasp means is 0. . If the result of the total number-of-reservations grasping means is equal to or greater than the prescribed number, the number of reserved memories stored in the first pending storage means may be the prescribed number, that is, the number of reserved memories of the first reserved storage means may have reached the upper limit. Conceivable. Therefore, in such a case, by performing the change display of the identification information in a shorter change display time than in the case where the information is not stored in each of the hold storage means, there is an opportunity to lead to a disadvantage of the player or a disadvantage of the game hall. It is possible to suitably reduce the occurrence.

  Means 4. In any one of the above means 1 to 3, the change display time determination means may determine the change display time when the result of the grasp by the total hold number grasping means is at least equal to or greater than the second prescribed number. A gaming machine characterized in that the change display time is shorter than the change display time when the grasp result of the means is 0.

  According to the means (4), when the grasp result of the total reserved number grasping means is at least equal to or greater than the second prescribed number, the change display of the identification information is displayed in a shorter change display time than when the grasp result of the total reserved number grasp means is 0. Done. When the grasp result of the total reserved number grasping means is equal to or more than the second prescribed number, the reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage means reaches the second prescribed number, that is, the reserved stored number of the second reserved storage means reaches the upper limit. It is possible. Therefore, in such a case, by performing the change display of the identification information in a shorter change display time than in the case where the information is not stored in each of the hold storage means, there is an opportunity to lead to a disadvantage of the player or a disadvantage of the game hall. It is possible to suitably reduce the occurrence.

  Means 5. In any one of the above means 1 to 4, the change display time determination means may be configured to determine the next identification if the sum of the number of storages held in each of the storages at the end of the change display of the identification information is larger than the specified number. A gaming machine characterized in that the change display time of the information is shorter than the change display time when the grasp result of the total reserved number grasp means is 0.

  According to the means 5, if the total sum of the number of storages held in each of the holding storage means at the end of the change display of the identification information is larger than the specified number, the next change display of the identification information indicates that the grasping result of the total reservation number grasping means is 0. Is performed in a shorter change display time. If the sum of the number of reserved storages in each of the reserved storage means at the end of the change display of the identification information is larger than the specified number, it means that the information is reserved and stored in both the reserved storage means, It is possible that the number of storages has reached the upper limit. Therefore, in such a case, by performing the change display of the identification information in a shorter change display time than in the case where the information is not stored in each of the hold storage means, there is an opportunity to lead to a disadvantage of the player or a disadvantage of the game hall. It is possible to suitably reduce the occurrence.

  Means 6. In any one of the above means 1 to 5, there is provided a change display time information group (variable display time table) in which the correspondence between the total holding number grasping means and the change display time is determined, and A game machine characterized in that the display time determining means determines the change display time based on the grasp result of the total reserved number grasping means and the contents defined in the change display time information group.

  According to the means (6), the change display time of the identification information is determined based on the change display time information group in which the correspondence between the total hold number grasping means and the change display time is determined. With such a configuration, even when the change display time is determined based on the grasp result of the total reserved number grasp means, it is possible to determine the change display time with a relatively simple processing configuration. Become.

  Means 7. In any one of the above means 1 to 6, the change display time determining means may perform a complete out-of-change display in which at least the determination result of the determining means is out and the specific identification information cannot be expected to be finally stopped and displayed. A game machine for determining the change display time on the basis of a result of grasping by the total reserved number grasping means.

  According to the means, when at least the judgment result of the judgment means is out of order and the complete out-of-order change display in which the specific identification information cannot be expected to be finally stopped and displayed is performed, based on the grasping result of the total reserved number grasping means. Thus, the change display time is determined. In general, a player plays a game while expecting the gaming state to transition to the special gaming state. For this reason, if a complete deviation change display in which the specific identification information is not expected to be finally stopped and displayed is performed, even if the change display is terminated in a short time, the player may not respond to the change display of the identification information. It is unlikely that you will feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in the case where the completely deviated change display is performed, the change display time is determined based on the grasp result of the total reserved number grasping means, so that there is an opportunity to lead to disadvantage of the player or disadvantage of the game hall. It is possible to suitably reduce the occurrence.

  Means 8. In any one of the above means 1 to 7, there is provided a passing order storage means (common holding area CR) for storing a passing order in which a game ball has passed through each of the operating ports, and the determining means is provided in the passing order storing means. A gaming machine characterized by using information stored in each of the holding storage means in an order according to storage contents.

  According to the means 8, the passing order in which the game balls pass through the respective operation ports is stored, and the information stored in the respective holding storage means in the order according to the stored contents is used for the hit / miss determination. In such a configuration, when a hit or miss determination is made using the information stored in the first hold storage unit, the change display time is determined based on the number of hold storages in the first hold storage unit, and the second hold time is determined. If the determination is made using the information held in the storage means, the change display time is determined based on the number of stored memories in the second storage means. Although the number of storages has reached the upper limit, there is a chance that the change display of the identification information is performed for a long time. Therefore, the above-described concern can be avoided by adopting a configuration in which the change display time is determined based on the total sum of the numbers of the reserved storages of the respective reserve storage units.

  Means 9. In the means 8, in the gaming machine, each of the holding storage means does not store a passing order in which a game ball passes through each of the operation ports.

  According to the means 9, the order in which the game balls pass through the respective operation ports is not stored in each holding storage means. Instead of storing the passing order in each holding storage unit, storing the passing order in a passing order storage unit different from each holding storage unit, thereby suppressing an increase in storage capacity prepared in advance. Becomes possible.

  Means 10. In any of the above means 1 to 9, at least one of the operating ports can be switched between a closed state and an open state in order to change the ease with which a game ball passes through the operating port. A gaming machine provided with an electric accessory (electric accessory 33c).

  According to the means 10, at least one of the operating ports is provided with an electric accessory switchable between a closed state and an open state in order to change the ease with which a game ball passes through the operating port. Have been. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress occurrence of an opportunity that leads to disadvantage for the player. When the number of reserved storages in the retaining storage means corresponding to the working port where the electric accessory is not provided reaches the upper limit, the game ball can be fired while expecting that the electric accessory is switched to the open state. If it is possible, when the number of reserved memories in the retaining storage means corresponding to the working port provided with the electric accessory reaches the upper limit, it is expected that the game ball passes through the working port not provided with the electric accessory. This is because the game ball can be fired while being played.

  The electric accessory may be provided so that the ease with which the game ball passes through the operating port changes between the open state and the closed state of the electric accessory. Therefore, the present invention includes not only the electrically-powered accessory in which the gaming ball does not pass through the operating port when the electrically-driven accessory is in the closed state, but also the electrically-driven accessory in which the gaming ball is hardly passed through the operating port.

  Means 11. In the above means 10, the state switching lottery of the electric accessory is performed in response to a predetermined operating condition, and the variation display of the accessory identification information (display color of the accessory lamp unit 49) is performed. When the variation display of the accessory identification information is completed, the electronic accessory control means (an accessory lamp portion control processing function S607) for switching the electric accessory to an open state is provided, and the variation time of the accessory identification information is provided. In the normal game mode, the change time of the accessory identification information is set to a long change time, and in the specific game mode, the change time of the accessory identification information is set to a short change time. A gaming machine comprising a character change time determining means (a character lamp part control processing function S607).

  According to the means 11, there is a normal game mode in which the fluctuation time of the character identification information is long, and a specific game mode in which the fluctuation time of the character identification information is short. In this case, when the opportunity for the electric accessory is switched to the open state is shifted to the specific game mode, it increases from the normal game mode, and accordingly, the holding storage means corresponding to the operating port provided with the electric accessory is provided. The chance that the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit also increases. Therefore, the configuration is such that information is separately held and stored when a game ball passes through an operating port provided with no electric accessory and when a game ball passes through an operating port provided with an electric accessory. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of opportunities that lead to disadvantage for the player.

  Means 12. In the above means 10 or 11, the state switching lottery of the electric accessory is performed in response to a predetermined operating condition, and the variation display of the accessory identification information (display color of the accessory lamp unit 49) is performed. Is a winning, and when the variation display of the accessory identification information is completed, an electric accessory control means (an accessory lamp unit control processing function S607) for switching the electric accessory to an open state is provided. At least two kinds of high and low winning probabilities are prepared as the winning probability, and in the normal game mode, the winning probability of the state switching lottery is set to a low winning probability, and in the specific game mode, the winning probability of the state switching lottery is set to a high winning probability. A gaming machine comprising a character winning probability determining means (function lamp part control processing function S607).

  According to the means 12, there are a normal game mode in which the state switching lottery winning probability is low and a specific game mode in which the state switching lottery winning probability is high. In this case, when the opportunity for the electric accessory is switched to the open state is shifted to the specific game mode, it increases from the normal game mode, and accordingly, the holding storage means corresponding to the operating port provided with the electric accessory is provided. The chance that the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit also increases. Therefore, the configuration is such that information is separately held and stored when a game ball passes through an operating port provided with no electric accessory and when a game ball passes through an operating port provided with an electric accessory. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of opportunities that lead to disadvantage for the player.

  Means 13. In the above means 10, the state switching lottery of the electric accessory is performed in response to a predetermined operating condition, and the variation display of the accessory identification information (display color of the accessory lamp unit 49) is performed. When the variation display of the accessory identification information is completed, there is provided an electrical accessory control means (an accessory lamp unit control processing function S607) for switching the electrical accessory to an open state, and the electrical accessory control means comprises: The control mode of the electric accessory includes a normal game mode in which a ratio of an open state time to a closed state time of the electric accessory is small, and a specific game mode in which the ratio is larger than the normal game mode. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 13, there are a normal game mode in which the ratio of the open state time to the closed state time of the electric accessory is small, and a specific game mode in which the ratio is larger than the normal game mode. In this case, when the opportunity for the electric accessory is switched to the open state is shifted to the specific game mode, it increases from the normal game mode, and accordingly, the holding storage means corresponding to the operating port provided with the electric accessory is provided. The chance that the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit also increases. Therefore, the configuration is such that information is separately held and stored when a game ball passes through an operating port provided with no electric accessory and when a game ball passes through an operating port provided with an electric accessory. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of opportunities that lead to disadvantage for the player.

  Means 14. In any one of the above means 1 to 13, when the determination means makes the hit / miss determination using the information held and stored in the first hold storage means as the identification information, A game characterized by providing pattern identification information (symbol) to be changed and displayed in any of the cases where the hit / miss determination is performed using the information stored in the second storage unit and stored. Machine.

  According to the means 14, the picture identification information is obtained when the judging means judges the hit or miss using the information held and stored in the first holding storage means, and when the judgment means judges the information to be held and stored in the second holding storage means. Is changed and displayed in any of the cases where a hit or a miss is determined using. In such a configuration, when a hit or miss is determined using the information held and stored in the first holding storage means, the change display time of the pattern identification information is determined based on the number of holdings stored in the first holding storage means. In the case where the hit or miss determination is made using the information stored in the second holding storage means, the change display time of the picture identification information is determined based on the number of holdings stored in the second holding storage means. However, there is an opportunity that the display time for changing the pattern identification information is disturbed. This can lead to a sense of discomfort for the player. Therefore, the above-described concern can be avoided by adopting a configuration in which the change display time is determined based on the total sum of the numbers of the reserved storages of the respective reserve storage units.

  Means 15. In any one of the above means 1 to 14, the first identification information (the first specific lamp) to be changed and displayed when the determination means makes the determination of the hit or miss using the information stored in the first storage means. A second display which is changed and displayed when the determination means determines the hit or miss using the display color of the portion 47, the shell character of the first sub display area Ga) and the information stored in the second storage means. A gaming machine provided with identification information (the display color of the second specific lamp section 48, the shell character of the second sub-display area Gb).

  According to the means (15), the first identification information to be changed and displayed when the hit / miss determination is performed using the information stored in the first hold storage means, and the contact information is stored in the second hold storage means using the information stored in the hold state. Second identification information to be changed and displayed when the determination is made is provided. With this configuration, it is possible to substantially increase the number of pieces of information that can be held and stored even in a gaming machine in which an upper limit is set to the number of pieces of information that can be held and stored when a game ball passes through an operating port. Thus, it is possible to preferably suppress occurrence of an opportunity that the necessity of playing an active game becomes scarce.

  Means 16. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 15, wherein the second prescribed number is the same as the prescribed number.

  According to the means 16, even when the game ball passes through the second operation port, the information is held and stored up to the same number as when the game ball passes through the first operation port. With this configuration, even in a gaming machine in which the upper limit is set to the number of pieces of information that can be held and stored when the game ball passes through the operation port, the information can be held and stored to the maximum, and the active It is possible to suitably suppress occurrence of an opportunity that the necessity of performing a special game becomes scarce.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded or disassembled state, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing a front structure of a main body frame 12 constituting the pachinko machine 10. is there. 2 and 3, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is blank for convenience.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10. The outer frame 11 is attached to a so-called island facility when installed in a game hall. The outer frame 11 is formed by combining wooden plate members as a whole into a rectangular frame shape, and is configured by fixing each plate member with a detachable fastening member such as a small screw. Therefore, compared to the conventional structure in which the respective plate members are assembled using nails or rivets, the configuration members can be easily reused. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a synthetic resin or a metal such as aluminum.

  On one side of the outer frame 11, a body frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable. The opening / closing axis is set to extend vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the main body frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis as the axis. In addition, since the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a game ball launch handle 18 on the right side, the main body frame 12 can be opened and closed around the side opposite to the game ball launch handle 18. It can be said. The main body frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, an ABS resin. By using the ABS resin, it is possible to obtain the main body frame 12 having relatively low cost and high impact resistance. The body frame 12 may be made of a metal such as aluminum. In this embodiment, the gaming machine main body is constituted by the outer frame 11 and the main body frame 12. As an alternative to the outer frame 11, an installation frame may be provided in advance in the game hall, and when the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the main body frame 12 may be assembled to the installation frame. In such a configuration, the main body frame 12 forms the main body of the gaming machine.

  A front plate 14 is provided at a lower position on the front side of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is formed in a horizontally long shape, and the width thereof is configured to substantially match the width of the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 has a base portion 15 having a bulging portion 15a bulging toward the near side at a substantially central portion in the width direction, and a ball receiving tray provided inside the bulging portion 15a of the base portion 15 and having a dish shape which is concave downward. And a back wall panel 17 that forms a wall surface on the back side of the lower plate 16. Since the base portion 15 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by a fastening member such as a screw, the base portion 15 forms an attachment portion to the main body frame 12. A game ball firing handle 18 is provided on the base portion 15 to the right of the bulging portion 15a so as to protrude forward. The back wall panel 17 is provided with a ball discharge port 17a, and game balls discharged from the ball discharge port 17a are stored in the lower plate 16.

  On the front side of the bulging portion 15a of the base portion 15, a slide-type ball pulling lever 19 is provided. Note that the ball pulling lever 19 may be of a push type. When the ball release lever 19 is operated, a closing plate (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate 16 moves integrally or via a link to open a ball release hole, and the stored balls in the lower plate 16 are removed. It is configured to be discharged downward. The ball release lever 19 is provided with a biasing member such as a coil spring for biasing the ball release lever 19 to the side that closes the ball release hole, and when the operation of the ball release lever 19 is released, the biasing force of the biasing member is provided. Thereby, the closing plate returns to the open position of the ball hole. At a position different from the ball discharge port 17a of the back wall panel 17, a speaker cover 17b in which a number of small holes are gathered is formed, and the output sound of the speaker 20 installed behind the panel 17 is used for the speaker cover. It is emitted forward through the portion 17b.

  An ashtray 21 is provided on the base portion 15 to the left of the bulging portion 15a. The ashtray 21 is reversibly mounted below and near the front side so as to easily remove butts and the like accumulated inside, and faces the base portion 15 on the right side and the back side. Although not specifically shown, a support shaft for supporting the ashtray 21 in a rotatable state is provided on the right side surface of the ashtray 21, and the ashtray 21 is upwardly mounted on the back surface as shown in the figure. A locking portion is provided which is locked to the base portion 15 at a position where the opening is formed. Most of the front plate 14 is formed of ABS resin like the main body frame 12. The front plate 14 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, but can be plated at an appropriate position on the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like by molding with ABS resin. In addition, because the ashtray 21 is disposed close to the area, the lower tray 16 and the back wall panel 17 are made of a flame-retardant ABS resin so that even if a cigarette or the like is erroneously placed, it becomes difficult to burn. It is preferable to configure as follows.

  A front door frame 13 as a front door is provided so as to cover the main body frame 12 in a range excluding the front plate 14 on the front side of the main body frame 12. Therefore, the entire front side of the main body frame 12 is covered by the front plate 14 and the front door frame 13. The front door frame 13 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and like the main body frame 12, can be opened to the front side with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It has become. The front door frame 13 is formed of ABS resin, like the front plate 14. Although the front door frame 13 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, it can be plated at an appropriate position on the surface for the purpose of decoration or the like by being molded with ABS resin.

  At a lower position of the front door frame 13, a bulging portion 22 bulging forward is provided above the lower plate 16, and an upper plate 23 opening upward is provided inside the bulging portion 22. . The upper plate 23 is a ball tray for temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding the game balls to the game ball launching device side while aligning them in a line. A ball release lever 24 for the upper plate 23 is provided on the front side of the bulging portion 22. When the ball release lever 24 is operated, a ball release passage (not shown) provided near the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23. Is opened, and the stored balls in the upper plate 23 are discharged to the lower plate 16. The upper plate 23 can be made of flame-retardant ABS resin like the lower plate 16 and the like.

  In this pachinko machine 10, a glass door frame and a front decoration frame are separately provided, these can be opened and closed with respect to a front frame (corresponding to the main body frame of the present embodiment), and an upper plate is provided on the front decoration frame. Unlike the conventional configuration, the glass door frame and the front decoration frame are integrated into one to form the front door frame 13, and the upper plate 23 is provided integrally with the front door frame 13. In this case, since the glass door frame and the front decorative frame are integrated into one to form the front door frame 13, the strength of the glass support structure in the front door frame 13 can be improved. In other words, in the present pachinko machine 10, a large glass 137 is mounted on the front door frame 13 with the aim of expanding the game area. Therefore, there is a concern that the frame portion around the glass becomes narrow and the strength is reduced. However, by providing a frame portion integrated with the upper plate below the glass, sufficient strength of the glass support structure can be secured. The vertical and horizontal dimensions of the glass 137 are conventionally 405 mm × 405 mm, whereas the pachinko machine 10 is 453 mm × 434 mm.

  The front door frame 13 is extended downward so as not to interfere with the game ball firing handle 18 at least when the front door frame 13 is opened and closed. Specifically, the dimension La from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the lower end of the front door frame 13 is, for example, about 201 mm in one existing model, but is about 30 mm smaller in the present pachinko machine 10 and about 172 mm. Has become. Accordingly, the dimension Lb from the lower end of the pachinko machine to the upper end of the upper plate 23 is also reduced. For example, the existing pachinko machine is about 298 mm, whereas the present pachinko machine 10 is about 261 mm. Here, by lowering the position of the upper plate 23, the distance in the up-down direction from the nozzle tip of the ball lending device juxtaposed to the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall is increased, and there is a concern that the lending ball may fall out. However, in the present embodiment, a rising portion 22a in which the wall surface of the bulging portion 22 is higher than the other wall surfaces is formed in the left portion serving as the ball lending discharge portion from the nozzle. As a result, even if the position of the upper plate 23 is lowered, inconveniences such as falling of the rental ball can be eliminated. It is sufficient that the height of the rising portion 22a matches the lowering of the upper plate 23, and the maximum height is 25 mm in the present embodiment.

  In the front door frame 13, a swelling portion 22 for forming the upper plate is provided so as to swell greatly toward the near side, but other portions above the upper plate 23 (for example, an annular illuminated portion 102 described later, etc.) ), The bulging toward the near side is restricted to avoid interference with the nozzle of the ball rental device. Specifically, the dimension from the outer frame 11 to the near side is limited to 45 to 50 mm.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 25 having an outer shape substantially the same as the outer frame 11, and a substantially circular window hole 26 is formed in the center of the resin base 25. Are formed. On the rear side of the resin base 25, a game board 30 is detachably mounted. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 30 is made of a substantially square plywood, and is attached with its peripheral edge abutting on the back side of the resin base 25. That is, the game board 30 is attached from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and only a substantially central portion of the front face of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the main body frame 12 through the window 26 of the resin base 25. The game board 30 has a vertical length of 476 mm and a horizontal length of 452 mm, as in the conventional game board.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming board 30 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening is provided with a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an operating opening device 33, a through gate 34, a variable display unit 35, and the like. Actually, the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the operating opening device 33, the through gate 34, and the variable display unit 35 are mounted on the surface of the game board by wood screws or the like. In the present embodiment, the variable display unit 35 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 30, the operating port device 33 is disposed below the variable display unit 35, and the variable winning device 32 is further disposed below the operating port device 33. Further, through gates 34 are arranged on both left and right sides of the variable display unit 35, and a plurality of general winning openings 31 are arranged on both sides below the game board 30.

  The operating port device 33 is provided with an upper operating port 33a and a lower operating port 33b, and the lower operating port 33b is further provided with an electric accessory 33c composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. The details are shown in FIG. FIG. 5A illustrates a case where the electric accessory 33c is in a closed state (normal state), and FIG. 5B illustrates a case where the electric accessory 33c is in an open state. The operation port case 33d constituting the upper operation port 33a projects toward the near side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the upper side length <the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case 33d (that is, the left-right width of the upper operating port 33a) is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is when the electric accessory 33c is in the closed state. The length is larger than the distance between the left and right electric roles (movable pieces) 33c. When the electric accessory 33c is in the closed state, the installation interval between the operating ports 33a and 33b is set so that the distance between the operating port case 33d and the upper end of the electric accessory 33c is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

  According to the configuration described above, when the electric accessory 33c is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the lower operating port 33b, and when the electric accessory 33c is opened, it becomes possible to enter the lower operating port 33b. In particular, at this time, during the operation in which the electric accessory 33c shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operation port case 33d of the upper operation port 33a has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 33c is sufficiently opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the lower working port 33b, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 33c is almost fully opened. In other words, the game ball that has fallen from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33d and is flipped outward, and does not directly win the lower operating port 33b. Thereby, when the electric accessory 33c is opened in a very short time, it is extremely difficult to win the lower working port 33b, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 33c is continued, the lower working port 33b is opened. Winning a prize becomes easier.

  In addition to the configuration in which the operation port case 33d of the upper operation port 33a has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the operation port case 33d of the upper operation port 33a may have a two-stage configuration having a narrow upper portion and a lower width, or an upper operation portion. A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on each of the left and right sides of the opening 33a, or an obstruction nail may be implanted diagonally below the working opening case 33d.

  When a game ball wins in the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operating openings 33a, 33b, it is detected by a detection switch described later, and based on the detection result, the upper plate 23 (the lower plate 16 in some cases). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. The upper operating port 33a and the lower operating port 33b are different in the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball is won, and three prize balls when the upper operating port 33a is won. Is paid out, and when the lower working port 33b is won, five prize balls are paid out.

  In addition, an out port 36 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 30, so that game balls that have not entered various winning ports and the like are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out port 36. It has become. The out port 36 is formed by cutting out the substantially lower center of the game board 30 in an inverted U-shape. Therefore, it is easier to form the out port than in the conventional configuration in which the out port is formed in a hole shape (however, in FIG. 4, since the rail unit 50 is provided on the near side in an overlapping manner, the out port 36 is closed. Shown in the closed state). 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 (accessories) such as a windmill 37 are provided.

  Notches 38 as recesses are formed at a plurality of places on both left and right sides of the game board 30 so as to avoid interference with the overhang areas from the left and right sides of the main body frame 12 to be assembled.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the position of the upper plate 23 is lowered, and accordingly, the position of the game ball intake provided at the most downstream portion of the upper plate 23 is also lowered. In this case, in the conventional configuration in which the game ball intake is located at a relatively high position, the game ball intake and the game board 30 overlap each other, and the game board 30 is provided with a notch corresponding to the game ball intake. Although it was necessary to provide the pachinko machine 10, in the pachinko machine 10, since the game ball intake was lowered, the game ball intake and the game board 30 did not overlap in front and back, so that the notch for the game ball intake was formed. No formation is required. Therefore, it is advantageous in the manufacturing process of the game board 30.

  The variable display unit 35 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that displays symbols in a variable manner when a winning in the operating ports 33a and 33b is triggered. In the variable display unit 35, a center frame 43 is provided so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 43 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game balls are prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is reduced by the drop of the game balls does not occur. . A first specific lamp part 47 and a second specific lamp part 48 are provided side by side in the upper center of the center frame 43, and the accessory lamp part is located between the two specific lamp parts 47 and 48. 49 are provided. Further, a holding lamp 44 corresponding to each of the specific lamp units 47 and 48 and the symbol display device 41 is provided so as to sandwich the area where the lamp units 47 to 49 are provided. The number of game balls that have won the operation ports 33a and 33b is retained up to a maximum of four each, and the number of the retained balls is displayed by turning on the retention lamp 44. That is, when a game ball wins in the upper operating port 33a, the first holding lamp 44a provided to the left of the first specific lamp section 47 and corresponding to the first specific lamp section 47 is turned on, and the lower operating port 33a is turned on. When a game ball wins at 33b, a second holding lamp 44b provided to the right of the second specific lamp unit 48 and corresponding to the second specific lamp unit 48 is turned on. Note that a configuration may be employed in which both the holding lamps 44a and 44b are variably displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41. As described above, since the upper portion of the center frame 43 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the holding lamp 44 and the lamps 47 to 49 is not hindered by the drop of the game ball. At the lower part of the center frame 43, there is provided an accessory holding lamp 46 corresponding to the accessory lamp unit 49. The number of times the game balls have passed through the through gate 34 is retained up to a maximum of four times, and the retained number is displayed by turning on the accessory retaining lamp 46. Note that the accessory holding lamp 46 may be configured to be variably displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41 or the like.

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having an 8-inch size liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 displays symbols, for example, in a line up, in the middle, and below, and the symbols are displayed in a scrollable manner in the left-right direction. Then, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset pay line, a big hit occurs, and the subsequent game state shifts to a big hit state as a special game state. This symbol change display will be described later in detail. The symbol display device 41 may have a display screen formed of a CRT, a dot matrix, a 7-segment, or another type in addition to the liquid crystal display device.

  The first specific lamp unit 47 and the second specific lamp unit 48 are provided with red, green, and blue light emitting LEDs of three colors inside thereof. The specific lamp units 47 and 48 switch the emission colors in a predetermined order, triggered by winning of the corresponding operation ports 33a and 33b. Specifically, the first specific lamp section 47 will be described as an example. When a winning in the upper operation port 33a is triggered, red light is turned on, and after a predetermined time elapses in that state, the emission color is switched to green light. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed while the green light is on, the emission color is switched to blue light. After that, the emission color switching is repeated in the order of red, green, and blue until the emission color switching stop time comes. As a result, red, green, and blue are repeatedly displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 in this order. Then, when red or green is finally stopped and displayed, the subsequent gaming state shifts to the jackpot state as a jackpot occurrence, and when blue is stopped and displayed, the jackpot does not occur and the jackpot state is reached. Do not migrate. The same applies to the second specific lamp section 48, and the red, green, and blue colors are repeatedly displayed in this order, triggered by winning of the lower operation port 33b. Then, when red or green is finally stopped and displayed, the subsequent gaming state shifts to the jackpot state as a jackpot occurrence, and when blue is stopped and displayed, the jackpot does not occur and the jackpot state is reached. Do not migrate. The switching of the emission colors will be described later in detail.

  On the other hand, the accessory lamp portion 49 is provided with red and green two-color light emitting type LEDs inside thereof. In the accessory lamp unit 49, the emission color is switched in a predetermined order, triggered by the passage of the through gate 34. Specifically, when a game ball passes through the through gate 34, lighting of red light and lighting of green light are performed alternately. As a result, red and green are alternately displayed on the accessory lamp unit 49. Then, when the red color is stopped and displayed, the electric accessory 33c provided in the lower working port 33b is switched to the open state. The electric accessory 33c is kept open until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. The closing condition of the electric accessory 33c will be described later.

  The variable winning device 32 is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won in a normal state, and is switched to a predetermined open state in which the game ball can easily win when the game ball shifts to a big hit state. More specifically, when the variable winning device 32 is in an open state, a state in which a game ball can easily win a large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is established. Then, the variable winning device 32 is switched to the closed state when the elapse of the opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls wins, the closing condition is satisfied. The jackpot state is defined as one round in which the variable prize device 32 is opened and closed, and continues until 15 rounds of opening and closing are performed. Note that the closed state of the variable winning device 32 may be a state in which game balls cannot be won, but not a state in which game balls cannot be won.

  The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 as a rail member for guiding the game balls fired from the game ball launching device to the upper part of the game board 30, and with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. The fired game balls are guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product. More specifically, a fluorine-containing polycarbonate resin is used to reduce frictional resistance. The rail unit 50 has an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 that are provided inside and outside. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper portion, and the outer rail portion 52 surrounds the upper open area of the inner rail portion 51 and is parallel to the left side portion of the inner rail 51. Are formed in a substantially semi-annular shape.

  The inner rail portion 51 is formed integrally with another resin portion, and is provided substantially upright on the surface of the game board 30. Further, the outer rail portion 52 is integrally formed with another resin portion similarly to the inner rail portion 51, and has a support portion 52a which is provided substantially upright on the surface of the game board 30. A sliding plate 52b is attached to the inner surface of 52a to make the flying of the game ball smoother. The sliding plate 52b is made of a long metal band made of stainless steel, and is supported by the support portion 52a at a plurality of locations. In such a case, a guide rail is formed by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a ball guide passage is formed by a portion where the respective rail portions 51 and 52 face each other at a predetermined interval. In addition, at the portion where the inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52 face each other, the respective rail portions 51 and 52 are connected by a contact portion 53 with the game board 30, and the ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape opened to the front side. Have been.

  In the rail unit 50, a return ball preventing member 54 is attached to a portion (upper left of FIG. 4) where the game ball protrudes from the ball guide passage, and a portion corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the protruded game ball (FIG. 4). A rubber back 55 is attached to (upper right portion of). The return ball preventing member 54 prevents a situation in which a game ball once jumped out of the ball guide passage to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage. Further, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 55 and is rebounded toward the center of the game area.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 that protrudes outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 forms a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is mounted on the game board 30, the flange 56 abuts on the game board 30, and in this state, screws and the like are inserted through a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56, and the game board is Fastening of the rail unit 50 to 30 is performed. Here, the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially linear shape. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper and lower ends and the left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter is expanded in a finite area of the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 is expanded. Has become. The rail unit 50 is disposed such that the position of the maximum width of the game area on the game board 30 reaches the left and right end positions of the game board 30. In addition, among the parts corresponding to the ball guide passages of the rail unit 50, particularly with respect to the receiving part of the game ball, in order to stably mount the rail unit 50 and stabilize the flying of the game ball, the corresponding flange 56 is more than other parts. There are many places (three places in the present embodiment, and two places in other places).

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 so as to partially close the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is formed so as to extend downward from the outer peripheral portion of the inner rail portion 51 and functions to guide a foul ball flowing backward in the ball guide passage to the foul ball passage 76 (see FIG. 3) without reaching the game area. Having. The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces (Sa, Sb in the figure) for sticking a seal such as a stamp or a plate, and a flange 56 for securing the sticking space. Are formed with notches 58a, 58b. By adopting a configuration in which a seal such as a stamp is directly attached to the game board 30, it is difficult to illegally reattach the stamp or the like.

  A relay terminal hole 59 that penetrates forward and backward is provided in the upper left portion of the game board 30 outside the rail unit 50, and through this relay terminal hole 59, a connection connector of a relay terminal plate installed on the back of the game board is provided. 60 is exposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the game area will be described. The board surface of the game board 30 is divided into inner and outer areas by rail units 50 (inner and outer rail portions 51 and 52), and an inner area divided into a substantially circular shape is a game area. In particular, in the present embodiment, a game area defined on the board surface of the game board 30 is configured to be much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail portion 52 to the lower portion of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), from the far left position of the outer rail portion 52 to the far right position of the inner rail portion 51. Is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a ball guide passage area which is an opposing portion of the inner and outer rail sections 51 and 52 among the area surrounded by the inner rail section 51 and the outer rail section 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. This will be described as an area excluding. That is, since the game area does not include the ball guide passage portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail section 52 but by the inner rail section 51. Further, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51, the lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30 having the out opening 36, and the upper limit position of the game area. Is specified by the outer rail portion 52. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the horizontal direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the game area is desirably at least 380 mm or more. More preferably, it is 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further preferably 460 mm or more. That is, it is preferable that the width dimension of the game area is larger from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. It is desirable that the height of the game area is at least 400 mm or more. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more or 480 mm or more. That is, it is preferable that the height dimension of the game area is larger from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it can be set as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily. Note that when the width or height of the game area is equal to or more than a certain value, a part of the game area may exceed the board of the game board 30. It may be supplemented by providing.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is much larger than the conventional area. In addition, since the area ratio of the game area to the game board 30 was only about 50% in the related art, it is assumed that the game board 30 having the same size as the related art is used as in the present embodiment. It can be said that the game area has been considerably expanded. In addition, the outer shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost unified among manufacturers for convenience of installation in the game hall, and the size of the game board 30 has to be the same as described above. The fact that the ratio of the area of the game area to the game area is increased by about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. Here, the ratio is desirably at least 60% or more. It is still more preferably at least 65%, more preferably at least 70%. Further, it is more desirable that it is 75% or more beyond the case of the present embodiment. Further, it may be 80% or more. In order to secure 80% or more, it is difficult to make the shape of the game area substantially circular. Therefore, it is preferable that the corners (for example, the lower right corner and the upper right corner) be expanded. .

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is much larger than the conventional area. It is desirable that the area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  In connection with the expansion of the game area, the through gates 34 located on both sides of the variable display unit 35 have a guide mechanism so that game balls passing through the gate 34 can be moved toward the center. Thereby, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the central operating port device 33 and the variable winning device 32, and the game area is expanded. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in amusement due to a difficulty in winning the game ball. Further, since the game area is extended in the left-right direction, even if a relatively large variable display unit 35 is provided at the center of the game area, the through gate 34, the windmill 37, and the plurality of nails are provided on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35. (Guiding nails such as a triangular nail for guiding the game ball to the center) and other accessories can be arranged with a margin, and the flow of the game ball in the game area on both the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35 is reduced. It is not monotonous, and the behavior of the game ball can be fully enjoyed.

  Notches 38 are formed on both left and right sides of the game board 30 to avoid interference with the overhang areas from the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, and the maximum width of the game area on the game board 30 in the rail unit 50 10 has already been described to reach the left and right end positions of the game board 30, but as will be described later, reinforcing members (bearing fittings 235: FIG. The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width leaving an area for disposing the locking device (base frame 247, interlocking rod 248, etc .: see FIG. 10). From these facts, the game area is expanded.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, a firing rail 61 for guiding a game ball immediately after being fired from a game ball firing device is attached below the window hole 26 (game board 30) in the resin base 25. I have. The firing rail 61 is attached and fixed to the resin base 25 via a metal plate 62 at the rear thereof, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Therefore, the game ball fired by the rotating operation of the game ball firing handle 18 is firstly launched obliquely upward along the firing rail 61, and thereafter guided to the game area through the ball guide passage. As described above, the curvature of the ball guide passage is reduced due to the game area being greatly expanded as compared with the related art, so that a device for stabilizing the launched ball is required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the firing position of the game ball is lowered, the inclination angle (firing angle) of the firing rail 61 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the firing rail 61 is started up), and By forming the firing rail 61 so as to extend from the firing position of the game ball firing device to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area, the length of the firing rail 61 is made longer than the existing one, and is sufficiently long. We are trying to secure the ball guidance distance. Thereby, the game balls launched from the game ball launching device can be guided to the ball guide path in a more stable state. In order to further stabilize the launch ball, the size of the metal plate 62 on which the firing rail 61 is installed is increased, and the metal plate 62 is screwed at a number of locations (15 to 20 locations in the present embodiment). As a result, the firing rail 61 is firmly positioned with respect to the game board 30.

  There is a gap at a predetermined interval between the launch rail 61 and the ball guide passage, and a foul ball passage 76 is provided below the gap. Therefore, if the game ball fired from the game ball launching device does not reach the return ball preventing member 54 and returns in the ball guide passage as a foul ball, the foul ball is moved through the foul ball passage 76 to the lower plate 16. Is discharged. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) leading to the far ball passage 76 at the tip of the firing rail is about 40 mm. .

  When the foul ball flows backward in the ball guide passage, most of the foul ball flows along the outer rail portion 52 and falls downward when it reaches the lower end portion of the outer rail portion 52. In some cases, a rampage occurs in the ball guide passage, and the ball jumps up to the inner rail portion 51 side. At this time, the bounced foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage, and is guided to the foul ball passage 76. Thereby, all the foul balls are reliably guided to the foul ball passage 76, and interference between the foul balls and the game balls to be fired next is suppressed.

  Although detailed disclosure is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launching device one by one from a ball outlet on the front door frame 13 side (a ball outlet that communicates with the lowermost portion of the upper plate 23). At this time, in the present embodiment, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered, the head from the ball exit on the front door frame 13 side to the launch position becomes large, but the right side is located near the launch base end of the launch rail 61. Guide members 63 and 64 are installed on the front side, respectively. Thereby, the game ball supplied from the ball exit on the front door frame 13 side is always set at a predetermined firing position, and a stable firing operation can be realized. In addition, a game ball launching device is provided with a hitting ball that is rotatably supported around a base end portion, and a game ball is fired with the rotation of the hitting ball. It is rare. Therefore, while reducing the weight of the hammer by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the hammer shaft, the head of the hammer (opposite to the base end) is required to ensure sufficient firing force. (A tip on the side). Thereby, a sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting hammer so as to protrude upward, the hitting hammer can be easily picked or hooked, and the effect of easily adjusting the hitting strength at the tip of the hammer can be obtained.

  A pair of left and right outlets 66 and 67 are formed on the left side of the firing rail 61 on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and game balls discharged from the outlets 66 and 67 are provided in front of the pair of outlets 66 and 67. A game ball guide unit 70 for guiding to one of the lower plates 16 is attached. In the following description, the outlet 66 is also referred to as a first outlet and the outlet 67 is referred to as a second outlet for convenience. These outlets 66 and 67 communicate with a game ball distribution unit 245 (see FIG. 11) provided on the back surface of the main body frame 12, and the game balls are discharged from the first outlet 66 basically. When the path leading to the upper plate 23 including the first discharge port 66 is filled with game balls, the game balls are discharged from the second discharge port 67 instead of the first discharge port 66.

  The game ball guide unit 70 is made of a transparent resin material such as a polycarbonate resin so that the inside can be visually recognized. It is formed so as to have a relatively small thickness so as to fit in. The above-described foul ball passage 76 is formed integrally with the game ball guide unit 70. In the game ball guide unit 70, a ball discharge passage 71 for communicating the discharge ports 66 and 67 with the lower plate 16 is formed. In the game ball guide unit 70, a communication port 72 communicating with the upper plate 23 is formed on the front side of the first discharge port 66 of the main body frame 12, and an open / close plate 73 is attached so as to close the communication port 72. ing. The opening / closing plate 73 is rotatably supported by a support shaft 74 and is constantly urged to a position where the communication port 72 is closed by a spring 75 as urging means.

  According to the above configuration of the game ball guide unit 70, when the front door frame 13 is opened, the opening / closing plate 73 is raised by the urging force of the spring 75 as shown in the drawing, and the communication port 72 is closed. In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71. Therefore, when the front door frame 13 is opened in a state where game balls are stored upstream of the communication port 72, the stored balls do not fall down from the communication port 72 and flow down to the lower plate 16 through the ball discharge passage 71. I do. In other words, even in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 23 is provided directly on the front door frame 13, the game located upstream of the communication port 72 when the front door frame 13 is opened. The inconvenience of the ball falling down can be prevented. On the other hand, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the open / close plate 73 is pushed open by the ball passage gutter 138 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 13 against the urging force of the spring 75. . In this state, the game ball discharged from the first discharge port 66 is guided to the upper plate 23 through the communication port 72. Therefore, game balls upstream of the communication port 72 are paid out to the upper plate 23. A lower plate full switch for detecting that the game balls discharged to the lower plate 16 are full (full) is attached to the downstream side of the ball discharge passage 71 of the game ball guide unit 70.

  The resin base 25 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 78 at the lower right of the window hole 26. Therefore, a stamp or the like affixed to the lower right corner space (Sa in FIG. 4) of the game board 30 can be visually recognized through the small window 78. It is also possible to directly attach a certificate stamp or the like to the game board 30 from the small window 78.

  A small window 79 is also provided in the resin base 25 at the upper left of the window hole 26. The small window 79 is provided at a position corresponding to the relay terminal hole 59 of the game board 30 described with reference to FIG. 4 and has substantially the same shape as the relay terminal hole 59, and the relay installed on the back of the game board through the relay terminal hole 59 and the small window 79. The connection connector 60 of the terminal board is exposed on the front side of the body frame 12. In this configuration, the various lamps provided on the front door frame 13 side are electrically connected via the connection connector 60 exposed from the small window 79 of the main body frame 12 (resin base 25). On the upper part of the resin base 25, a front door frame opening switch 27 for detecting the open state of the front door frame 13 is provided. The front door frame opening switch 27 has a pin that can be protruded and retracted on the front surface of the resin base 25. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin is pushed in and the front door frame 13 is closed. When the front door frame 13 is opened with respect to the main body frame 12, the pin returns to the projecting position, and the opening of the front door frame 13 is detected. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main body frame 12, the right and left portions of the resin base 25 contact metal fittings (reinforcement plates 131 to 134 shown in FIG. 6) on the rear surface of the front door frame 13, and Metal pieces 28a and 28b are provided for conducting metal fittings to the body frame 12 side and grounding them. Therefore, the metal fittings on the rear surface of the front door frame 13 are conducted to the locking device and the hinge metal fitting on the main body frame 12 side through the metal pieces 28a and 28b, and are grounded together with the locking device and the hinge metal fitting.

  On the left end side (opening / closing axis side) of the main body frame 12, a pair of upper and lower support brackets 81 and 82 is attached as a support mechanism for supporting the front door frame 13 so that the front door frame 13 can be opened and closed. The upper support member 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the near side, and the lower support member 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 projecting upward. The specific configuration of the front door frame 13 supported by the support fittings 81 and 82 will be described later. Further, a pair of upper and lower hooks 155 and 156 (see FIG. 2) provided on the open end side on the back side of the front door frame 13 is inserted into the right end side (opposite to the opening / closing axis) of the main body frame 12. Insertion holes 87 and 88 are provided respectively. The pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a locking device for locking the main body frame 12 and the front door frame 13 is hidden behind the main body frame 12. Therefore, the front door frame 13 is locked to the main body frame 12 so as not to be opened by the hooks 155 and 156 being locked to the locking device via the insertion holes 87 and 88.

  A cylinder lock 91 as a key member for locking and unlocking the main frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 and locking and unlocking the front door frame 13 with respect to the main frame 12 is provided at the lower right corner of the main frame 12. Have been. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated with the locking device, and only the cylinder lock 91 of the locking device is provided so as to protrude forward of the main body frame 12. In this case, the cylinder lock 91 is provided at a position different from the position where the maximum width of the game area is obtained. The cylinder lock 91 has a function of covering both the locking and unlocking of the main body frame 12 and the locking and unlocking of the front door frame 13. When the key inserted into the keyhole is turned to the left (counterclockwise direction), the cylinder lock 91 is rotated. When the key is unlocked and the key is turned clockwise (clockwise), the front door frame 13 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a vertically long cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to surround the cylinder lock 91. Although not shown in detail, the cover member 92 is formed with locking portions (hooks) at its upper end and lower end. Accordingly, the cover member 92 is attached to the main body frame 12 by locking the upper locking portion to the main body frame 12 and sandwiching the lower locking portion between the main body frame 12 and the front plate 14. . A cutout 145 is formed in the front door frame 13 in accordance with the shape of the cover member 92. When the front door frame 13 is closed, the cover member 92 and the front door frame 13 constitute a pachinko machine front part. . When the front door frame 13 is closed, the flange formed on the cover member 92 is pressed by the front door frame 13 to prevent the cover member 92 from rattling.

  Next, the front door frame 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the front door frame 13.

  The front door frame 13 is formed with a window portion 101 as a viewing window so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window 101 has a substantially elliptical shape close to a circle, and more specifically, a substantially central portion on the left and right sides has a shape that is more gently curved than the upper and lower sides. The shape may be such that the substantially central portion is linear. Above the window 101 of the front door frame 13, the frame width of the narrowest part is about 61 mm. The frame width dimension in the present embodiment is approximately equal to the distance between the uppermost portion (upper end of the game area) of the outer rail portion 52 and the upper end of the main body frame 12 in the main body frame 12, and is 85 mm or more. It is significantly shorter than the conventional model having the above-mentioned frame width of about 95 mm. This makes it easier to ensure the visibility of the upper area in the game area, and also enables the large variable display unit 35 to be disposed relatively above. The dimension of the frame width (the narrowest part) above the window 101 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as the predetermined strength can be secured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  The left and right frame portions of the front door frame 13 are limited in reducing the frame width, and need to have a width dimension sufficient to secure the strength of the front door frame 13 itself and the glass supporting strength. In the present embodiment, the frame width of the narrowest part in each of the left and right frame portions is about 44 mm. In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, since the game area is greatly expanded, the frame width of the front door frame 13 is about 44 mm as described above on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, that is, on the opening / closing axis side. On the other hand, the distance between the left end position of the outer rail portion 52 of the rail unit 50 and the left end position of the main body frame 12 is about 21 mm, and the size of the latter is considerably small. That is, in the present configuration, when the front door frame 13 is closed, a part of the ball guide passage overlaps with the left frame portion of the front door frame 13 and is covered. However, even if the game ball is temporarily difficult to be visually recognized in the ball guide path, such a ball guide path is merely a passage area until the game ball is guided to the game area, and the player mainly enjoys the game. It does not mean that the game balls are difficult to see in the area. Therefore, no trouble occurs in the actual game. As described above, the game area can be expanded without affecting the game at all, while ensuring the sufficient strength and the glass supporting strength of the front door frame 13.

  Small windows 107 to which a transparent resin is attached are provided on both left and right sides at the lower end of the front door frame 13 so that a part of the surface of the main body frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30 (including a certificate stamp or the like) can be visually recognized. The transparent resin attached to the small window 107 is configured in a flat shape so that the internal stamp or the like can be easily machine-readable at a factory or the like. However, it is also possible to provide a magnifying lens portion in the small window 107 so that a hall worker or the like can easily see the internal stamp or the like.

  Light emitting means such as various lamps is provided around the front door frame 13 (for example, at a corner). These light emitting means play a role of increasing the effect of the effect during the game by controlling the change of the light emission mode such as lighting or blinking in a big hit state or at the time of a predetermined reach effect. For example, an annular illuminated portion 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically along the periphery of the window 101, and an LED or the like is provided at the center of the annular illuminated portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. A central illumination section 103 incorporating the light emitting means is provided. In the present pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a big hit lamp, and lights or blinks in the big hit state to notify that the state has shifted to the big hit state. Around the upper plate 23, there is also provided an upper plate illumination unit 104 in which light emitting means such as an LED is incorporated. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 which lights up during payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 which lights up when a predetermined error occurs. In addition, the annular illumination part 102 is composed of an inner and outer double resin cover layer and a light emitting body (LED) with a firing plate accommodated inside the resin cover layer, and each layer intersects the inner surface of the resin cover layer vertically and horizontally. Protrusions (or wavy projections) are provided in the direction in which they are formed. The outer resin cover layer is transparent, and the inner resin cover layer is colored. Therefore, if the ring-shaped illumination unit 102 emits light, illumination in a state of being dispersed in a large number or in a state accompanied by a three-dimensional effect can be realized. It is preferable to use a resin material containing glass powder for the resin cover layer. Such a configuration of the resin cover layer can be applied to other illuminated portions (for example, the central illuminated portion 103 and the prize ball lamp 105).

  The front door frame 13 is provided with a ball-lending operation unit 120 at a position below the window 101. The ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. In a state where bills, cards, and the like are inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending operation unit 120 can perform a ball lending operation, a card return operation, and a confirmation of a card frequency. it can. That is, the ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is paid out as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as cards. In a pachinko machine (so-called cash machine) in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, the ball lending operation unit 120 is unnecessary. An ornamental seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of 120. Thus, in the configuration of the present pachinko machine 10 provided with the ball-lending operation unit 120, it becomes possible to share a pachinko machine (a so-called CR machine) using a card unit with a cash machine.

  Various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front door frame 13 so as to surround the window 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front door frame 13 and to the left and right and up and down outside of the window 101, respectively. The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected to each other in contact with each other, but a resin part 135 for avoiding direct contact is interposed at the connecting portion between the reinforcing plates 132 and 133 on the left and upper sides in the drawing. As a result, the closed loop of the electric path formed by the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is cut, and the generation of a magnetic field that causes noise is prevented.

  Attachment brackets 151 and 152 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the reinforcing plate 131 on the opening / closing axis side on the right side in FIG. Then, mounting brackets 151 and 152 on the front door frame 13 side are attached to support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the main body frame 12 side. That is, the lower mounting bracket 152 is formed with a shaft hole that opens to the lower surface, and the projection shaft 84 of the lower supporting bracket 82 is inserted into the shaft hole, while the upper mounting bracket 151 has The front door frame 13 is openably and closably supported by the main body frame 12 by inserting the shaft portion into the support hole 83 of the upper support bracket 81. Further, the reinforcing plate 131 is provided with a hook-shaped engaging claw 131a at an intermediate position thereof, and the engaging claw 131a is provided with the hole 12a of the main body frame 12 when the front door frame 13 is closed. (See FIG. 3). Thus, the front door frame 13 is configured to include the upper plate 23, and even in the pachinko machine 10 in which the vertical support interval is long, the front door frame 13 can be prevented from floating at the intermediate position. Therefore, fraudulent acts or the like by floating the front door frame 13 are suppressed.

  A pair of upper and lower hooks 155 and 156 having a hook shape are attached to the reinforcing plate 132 on the opposite side to the opening / closing axis on the left side in FIG. These hooks 155, 156 extend rearward and are provided so as to correspond to the insertion holes 87, 88 (see FIG. 3) provided in the main body frame 12. When the front door frame 13 is closed with respect to the main frame 12, the hooks 155 and 156 are inserted into the insertion holes 87 and 88 on the main frame 12, and are locked by the locking device.

  A resin case 136 is attached to the lower reinforcing plate 134 at a position facing the firing rail 61. The resin case 136 houses a circuit board for the ball lending operation unit 120. The rear surface (the surface visible in FIG. 6) of the resin case 136 has a flat shape, and forms the side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from spilling forward from the firing rail 61.

  A ball passage gutter 138 is provided in a part of the lower reinforcing plate 134 that is partially cut away toward the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and at least above the ball passage gutter 138, similarly to the rear of the pachinko machine 10. An eaves (eave) portion 139 extending toward is provided. In this case, in a state where the front door frame 13 is closed on the main body frame 12 side, a ridge extending along the upper side of the communication port 72 on the main body frame 12 side enters between the ball passage gutter 138 and the eaves 139. Placed. Therefore, even if a wire, a film, or the like is made to enter through the ball passage gutter 138 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to make the wire, the film, or the like enter the game area. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using wires, films, and the like can be prevented.

  The above-mentioned reinforcing plates 131 to 134 also have a function as a metal frame for supporting glass, and the inside of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows in the front and back, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 forming a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. As a result, the two glasses 137 are attached to the front and rear at predetermined intervals.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the game area is expanded, the ball guide formed between the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 when the front door frame 13 is closed. A part of the passage is covered by the front door frame 13. Therefore, in the ball guide passage, there is a portion where the open portion on the front side cannot be covered with the glass 137. In such a case, for example, when a game ball fired from the game ball launching device returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 54, the game ball jumps out of the ball guide passage or a gap between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137. There is a risk of being caught in the gap that can be formed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front opening of the ball guide passage is attached to the front door frame 13. The rail cover 140 is a substantially arc-shaped plate, and is formed of a transparent resin. The arc shape of the rail cover 140 corresponds to the shape of the ball guide passage, and covers the section from the base end to the vicinity of the tip end of the ball guide passage along the periphery of the window 101. ing. In particular, the dimensions and shape on the inner diameter side of the rail cover 140 substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. Further, at the right end of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 6 in which the rail cover 140 is attached to the front door frame 13), the portion where the ball guide passage protrudes from the side edge of the glass 137. Is provided. With the configuration of the rail cover 140 described above, when the front door frame 13 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the ball guide passage, and the game ball may jump out of the ball guide passage. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such as being caught in a gap formed between the outer rail portion 52 and the glass 137.

  On the lower back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge thereof and projecting rearward is formed. The ridge 142 is disposed so as to overlap the inner rail portion 51 in a state where the ridge 142 enters the ball guide passage when the front door frame 13 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if wire or film is intruded from the gap between the front door frame 13 and the main body frame 12 to perform an illegal act, the wire or film is intruded into the game area inside the ball guide passage. Becomes very difficult. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using wires, films, and the like can be prevented. The ridge 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it becomes difficult for wires, films, and the like to penetrate in a wider range. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent acts performed using wires, films, and the like.

  Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 for each main component.

  First, an overall outline of the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, various control devices (various control boards) are arranged so as to be arranged vertically and horizontally or stacked one on another, and a game ball supply device for supplying game balls. (Dispensing mechanism), a resin protective cover, and the like. In this embodiment, various control devices are separately mounted on two mounts to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually mounted on the back of the main body frame 12 or the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main control device 271 (main board) and the sound lamp control device 272 (sound lamp control board) are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout control device 311 (payout control board) and the emission control The device 312 (emission control board) and the power supply device 313 (power supply board) are mounted on the other mount to form a unit. Hereinafter, for convenience, the former unit will be referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit will be referred to as “second control board unit 202”. Further, the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack. Therefore, the unit is herein referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each of the units 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tool or the like in units, and a support shaft part is provided in a part to form the main body frame 12 Alternatively, it can be deployed on the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily confirm a hidden part when each of the units 201 to 203 and other components are arranged one above the other. Actually, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 9, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged substantially at the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged below the first control board unit 201. I have. Further, a back pack unit 203 is arranged in an area partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  The first control board unit 201 is provided with a spindle M1 at the left end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 can rotate about an axis A by the spindle M1. ing. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of Nylatch (registered trademark) or the like at a right end portion thereof, that is, at an open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M1, and has a locking claw at an upper end portion. A portion M3 is provided, and the first control board unit 201 is held along the rear surface of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a spindle M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is rotatable about an axis B by the spindle M4. It has become. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a nip latch or the like at the left end portion thereof, that is, on the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M4. The board unit 202 is held along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a spindle M6 at the right end as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 is rotatable about an axis C formed by the spindle M6. . Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a nip latch or the like at the left end portion thereof, that is, at the open end side opposite to the support shaft portion M6. Stop portions M8 and M9 are provided, and the back pack unit 203 is held along the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9.

  The spindle portions M1, M4, and M6 that rotatably support the units 201 to 203 have a hinge structure that allows the units 201 to 203 to be easily removed from the pachinko machine 10 with the back of the pachinko machine 10 opened. Briefly, with respect to the first control board unit 201, the fastening of the fastening portion M2 and the locking of the locking claw portion M3 are released, and the unit 201 is rotated around the axis A and deployed. Lift in state. As a result, the first control board unit 201 can be removed if the back pack unit 203 is not provided. In addition, the second control board unit 202 releases the fastening of the fastening portion M5, rotates the unit 202 about the axis B, unfolds it, and lifts it up in that state. Thereby, the second control board unit 202 can be removed. Further, with regard to the back pack unit 203, the fastening of the fastening portion M7 and the locking of the locking portions M8 and M9 are released, and the unit 203 is rotated around the axis C, deployed, and lifted in that state. Thereby, the back pack unit 203 can be removed.

  Here, the developing directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 is opened to the left as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit are opened. 203 is configured to open to the right. In this case, since the first control board unit 201 is provided to partially overlap the back pack unit 203, it is impossible to remove the first control board unit 201 without opening the back pack unit 203. More specifically, since the first control board unit 201 and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be deployed in opposite directions, the back pack unit 203 must be opened widely beyond a predetermined angle or removed. For example, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed. Therefore, when focusing on removing the first control board unit 201, the configuration is more difficult to remove than the other units 202 and 203. Further, the back pack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by operating the locking device with a key, so that the first control board unit 201 is further removed. Is difficult. A more specific configuration will be described later.

  Next, the back surface configuration of the main body frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described. 10 is a rear view showing a state in which the game board 30 is assembled to the main body frame 12 and the units 201 to 203 are removed, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the main body frame 12 viewed from the rear, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear.

  The game board 30 is installed from the back side in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 25, and a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the main body frame 12. It is fixed so that it does not fall backward. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated, and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 10 shows the locked state. The left and right locking fixtures 211 are L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to protrude outside the main body frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. The locking fixture 212 at the lower portion is an I-shaped fastener made of synthetic resin.

  The variable display unit 35 disposed at the center of the game board 30 is provided with a synthetic resin frame cover 213 projecting rearward from the back to cover the center frame 43 (see FIG. 4). At the rear end, a symbol display device 41 and a display control device 214 as a display control means are detachably attached in a state where they are superimposed on each other. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board and the like for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 43 are provided.

  A collective plate unit 215 is provided on the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display unit 35. The collective plate unit 215 has a base formed of a synthetic resin such as an ABS resin as a thin plate-shaped frame, and is attached such that the base surface thereof is in contact with the back surface of the game board 30. The collecting plate unit 215 is provided with a game ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls that have won various winning ports, a winning detection mechanism for detecting winning of game balls to various winning ports, and the like. .

  The gaming ball collecting mechanism will be described. Below the collecting plate unit 215, the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the opening of the operating port device 33 (operating ports 33a, 33b) correspond to the game board openings and are located on the downstream side. , A collecting passage 216 is formed to gather at one place. A discharge passage board 217 made of a synthetic resin such as a polycarbonate resin is attached to the main body frame 12 below the game board 30. The discharge passage board 217 holds a discharge ball outside the pachinko machine 10, for example, in a game hall. A discharge passage 218 for guiding to island facilities and the like is formed. Therefore, as illustrated by virtual lines in FIG. 10, any game balls that have won the general winning opening 31 or the like gather through the collecting passage 216 of the collecting plate unit 215, and further form the discharging passage 218 of the discharging passage board 217. The pachinko machine 10 discharges the paper through the pachinko machine 10. The out port 36 also communicates with the discharge passage 218, and game balls that have not won any of the winning ports are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218. In the above configuration, the collecting plate unit 215 (recovery passage 216) is provided above and the discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary. It does not overlap with the game board 30 in the front-back direction. Therefore, when removing the game board 30 from the main body frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 17 hinders removal of the game board.

  The discharge passage board 217 is disposed behind the upper plate 23 in front of the pachinko machine 10, and inserts a wire, a film, or the like through a ball discharge port (the ball passage gutter 138 in FIG. 2) reaching the upper plate 23. It is conceivable that the wire, the film, and the like enter the game area through the gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, in the present pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. An extending plate 219 was provided. Therefore, even if the wire, the film, or the like is caused to enter through the gap between the main body frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it is impeded by the plate 219, and it is extremely difficult to allow the wire, the film, or the like to enter the game area. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 using a wire, a film, or the like can be prevented.

  The winning detection mechanism will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the collecting plate unit 215 is provided with a winning opening switch 221 at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and corresponds to the variable winning device 32. A count switch 223 is provided at the position. The count switch 223 is a switch for counting the number of gaming balls that have won the variable winning device 32. An upper operating port switch 224a for detecting a winning of a game ball to the upper operating port 33a is provided at a position corresponding to the upper operating port 33a of the operating port device 33, and at a position corresponding to the lower operating port 33b. Is provided with a lower operation port switch 224b for detecting a winning of a game ball to the lower operation port 33b. Further, at a position corresponding to the through gate 34, a gate switch 225 for detecting the passage of the game ball of the through gate 34 is provided. The winning opening switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board relay board 226 through electrical wiring, and the count switch 223 is connected to the special winning opening relay board 227. The board relay board 226 and the special winning opening relay board 227 are connected to the main controller 271. Each of the operation port switches 224a and 224b is directly connected to the main controller 271 without passing through the relay board. Although not shown, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a special winning opening solenoid for opening the opening and closing door of the special winning opening, and the operating opening device 33 is provided with an electric motor provided at the lower operating opening 33b. An operating port solenoid for opening the accessory 33c is provided.

  Here, an operation when the electric accessory 33c provided in the lower working port 33b is opened or closed will be briefly described with reference to FIG. When the operating port solenoid is not excited, the left and right movable pieces as the electric accessory 33c are held upright so as to close the lower operating port 33b. On the other hand, when the working port solenoid is excited, the left movable piece tilts to the left and the right movable piece tilts to the right to open the lower working port 33b. After that, when the excitation of the working port solenoid is completed, the left and right movable pieces return to the upright state and the lower working port 33b is closed.

  The detection results respectively detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main control device 271, and a payout command (payout number of game balls) corresponding to a prize situation in each case is sent from the main control device 271 to the payout control device 311. Sent. Then, payout of a predetermined number of game balls is executed by the output of the payout control device 311.

  The collective board unit 215 is provided with a board external terminal board 230 at the upper right part thereof. The external terminal board 230 has an output terminal for outputting a signal each time the symbol change is stopped (determined), an output terminal for outputting a signal when a jackpot occurs, and an output terminal for outputting a signal under the jackpot state. Output terminals are provided. Through these output terminals, signals relating to the game (the state of the game board 30) are output to the management control device on the game hall side. The board external terminal board 230 is attached to the collective board unit 215 in an easily removable state. As shown in FIG. 10, a set handle 228 provided with a ball-hitting hammer and the like and a firing motor 229 are provided in the lower left portion on the back side of the main frame 12.

  The assembly plate unit 215 is provided with a mounting mechanism for mounting the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this mounting mechanism, a bearing 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner when viewed from the back of the game board 30, and the bearing 231 has a pair of upper and lower bearing holes 231a on the same axis. Are formed. In the game board 30, a pair of upper and lower holes to be fastened (specifically, mounting holes for a nylac) 232 are provided on the right side of the bearing 231, and a locking claw 233 is provided above the bearing 231. Have been.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the main body frame 12. Specifically, a long bearing fitting 235 is attached to the right end of the main body frame 12. The bearing 235 also functions as a reinforcing member. As shown in FIG. 13, the bearing fitting 235 has a long plate-shaped fitting main body 236 extending downward from the game board 30, and is raised rearward from the fitting main body 236 so that second bearings are provided at two lower positions. A bearing portion 237 for the control board unit 202 is formed, and a bearing portion 238 for the back pack unit 203 is formed at two upper positions. Each of these bearing portions 237 and 238 has a coaxial bearing hole. Note that the bearing 237 for the second control board unit 202 and the bearing 238 for the back pack unit 203 may be configured by individual bearings. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit 202, the main body frame 12 has a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a nilac) 239 at the left end below the game board 30 installation area. Is provided. Further, as a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the main body frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (specifically, mounting holes for a nilac) at the left end of the game board 30 installation area. . Rotating fixtures 241, 242, for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 between the game board 30 and the game board 30, are located at upper left, upper right, and lower right of the game board 30 in the main body frame 12. 243 are provided, respectively. In addition, since the back pack unit 203 stores a large amount of game balls in the upper part, it is preferable that the fixtures 241 and 242 for supporting the upper part of the back pack unit 203 have a structure having particularly sufficient strength. Desirably, in the present embodiment, a rotating fixture is used.

  As described above, the left and right sides (the right side in FIG. 10) of the main body frame 12 are provided with the elongated bearings 235, while the other left and right sides (the left side in FIG. 10) of the main body frame 12 are locked. A device is provided. The locking device includes a base frame 247 that extends in the vertical direction and is fixed to the main body frame 12, and a long interlocking rod 248 that is vertically movably attached to the base frame 247. The cylinder lock 91 is integrated with the lower part of the cylinder lock. The interlocking rod 248 moves in any of the up and down directions by operating the cylinder lock 91. The interlocking rod 248 is provided with a pair of upper and lower hooks 249 having a hook shape. When the main frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the hook 249 is supported by the support bracket ( (Not shown) and is locked by a locking device. In this case, when the linkage rod 248 is moved upward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the main body frame 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released. Conversely, when the interlocking rod 248 moves downward by the operation of the cylinder lock 91, the locking of the front door frame 13 with respect to the main body frame 12 is released.

  In the above-described configuration in which the bearing 235 and the locking device (the base frame 247, the interlocking rod 248, etc.) are distributed to the left and right sides of the main body frame 12, these bearings 235 and the locking device (the base frame 247, the interlocking rod 248, etc.) The game board 30 is attached to the main body frame 12 so as to have a width in which an area for arranging the game board is left. As described above, the game area is also expanded.

  In the lower right part of the game board 30 on the back of the main body frame 12, a game ball distribution unit 245 for distributing game balls to be paid out from a payout mechanism described later to any of the upper plate 23, the lower plate 16 and the discharge passage 218 is provided. Have been. The game ball distributing section 245 has a left opening 245a communicating with the upper plate 23 via the first outlet 66, a central opening 245b communicating with the lower plate 16 via the second outlet 67, and a right opening. Each passage is formed such that the portion 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218. The game ball distribution unit 245 is firmly attached to the main body frame 12 with screws or the like. Therefore, floating at the installation site of the game ball distribution unit 245 is prevented, and illegal acts caused by intrusion of wires, films, and the like from gaps can be prevented. A speaker box 246 made of a synthetic resin is attached to the lower end of the main body frame 12 so as to surround the back of the speaker 20 installed on the back side of the back wall panel 17. The sound quality of the low range is improved by functioning so as not to be missed.

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

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L-shape, and the mounting base 251 has a main controller 271 and an audio lamp controller 272 mounted thereon. The main control device 271 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and a random number used in various lotteries. A main substrate including a generator, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the like is provided. It is configured. The board box 273 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 274 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 273 is sealed.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit 274 as long as the box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 15 and the like, the sealing unit 274 has a structure in which five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 274 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again even after the sealing. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one of the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 274. When the board box 273 is opened, for example, when a failure occurs in the accommodated main board or when the main board is inspected, the connection between the sealing member in which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing member is disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If a history indicating that the board box 273 has been opened is left in the board box 273, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 273 that an unauthorized opening has been performed.

  The sound lamp control device 272 includes a CPU that controls sound and lamp display according to an instruction from the display control device 214, and also includes a sound lamp control board including ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. Are housed in a substrate box 275 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 276 is mounted on the audio lamp control device 272, and the power of the power supply device 313 is supplied to the display control device 214 and the audio lamp control device 272 via the power relay substrate 276. .

  The mounting base 251 is made of a synthetic resin such as a polycarbonate resin, and is colored, for example, green or blue to be opaque. However, the mounting base 251 may be colorless and transparent or translucent. Two flat board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are provided on the surface of the mounting base 251. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in directions perpendicular to each other vertically and horizontally, and are formed with steps in the front-rear direction. An upright portion 254 that rises from the substrate mounting surface 252 is integrally formed with each of the upper edge and the lower edge of the substrate mounting surface 252. The main control device 271 is arranged on the horizontally long board mounting surface 252, and the audio lamp control device 272 is arranged on the vertically long board mounting surface 253. At this time, the main controller 271 is supported by the upright portions 254 on the upper and lower sides. The audio lamp control device 172 is fixed to the board mounting surface 253 at a plurality of locations with screws or the like.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, on the substrate mounting surface 252, horizontally long through holes 256 are formed at two places on the left and right. On the other hand, the board box 273 of the main controller 271 is provided with pivotally-operated fixtures 277 at two locations on the left and right sides of the back surface. When mounting main controller 271 on substrate mounting surface 252, main controller 271 is mounted such that fixing device 277 is inserted into through hole 256 of substrate mounting surface 252, and fixing device 277 is mounted in this state. By rotating, main controller 271 is locked. Accordingly, the main controller 271 cannot be removed from the back side of the first control board unit 201 unless the fixture 277 is unlocked, so that a deterrent effect such as board removal can be obtained.

  Further, on the mounting base 251, below the board mounting surface 252 for the main board, a shielding portion 257 for shielding an opening communicating with a space on the back surface of the board mounting surface 252 is provided. Therefore, insertion of a hand or the like into the back surface of the mounting table 251 from below the board mounting surface 252 is prevented, so that the locked state of the fixture 277 cannot be released illegally. When the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the back of the pachinko machine 10, the upper part of the unit 201 is covered by the back pack unit 203, which also prevents a hand or the like from being inserted on the back of the mounting base 251. The lock state of the fixture 277 cannot be illegally released.

  As described above, the first control board unit 201 cannot be removed unless the back pack unit 203 is widely opened at a predetermined angle or more or the unit 203 is removed. The back pack unit 203 cannot be opened unless the main frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 by operating a key. That is, if the main body frame 12 cannot be opened, the first control board unit 201 cannot be rotated or removed as a result, and the main control device 271 cannot be removed. Therefore, unauthorized replacement or theft of the main controller 271 can be effectively prevented.

  The main control device 271 is arranged on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 272 is arranged on the back side. In this case, since the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with a step in the front-rear direction, each of the control devices 271 and 272 in a state where the main control device 271 and the sound lamp control device 272 are mounted on these board mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged such that a part thereof is overlapped in front and behind. That is, as seen in FIG. 15 and the like, main controller 271 is arranged in a state where a part thereof (about 程度 in the present embodiment) is floating. Therefore, it is possible to extend the sound ramp control device 272 to a region overlapping the main control device 271, and from another point of view, it is possible to extend the main control device 271 to a region overlapping the sound lamp control device 272. Even within the limited size of the pachinko machine 10, the control boards 271 and 272 can be satisfactorily coped with an increase in the size of the control boards 271 and 272, and the control devices 271 and 272 can be installed efficiently. Further, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electric wiring and the like can be installed without difficulty. Note that a lattice-shaped rib 258 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252, and the support strength of the main control device 271 is increased.

  A pair of upper and lower locking pins 261 are provided on the left end surface of the mounting base 251. By mounting the locking pins 261 to the bearing bracket 231, the first control board unit 201 rotates with respect to the game board 30. Movable cantilevered. A pair of upper and lower nail latches 262 are provided at the right end of the mounting base 251 as fasteners to be fitted in the holes 232 to be fastened. An elongated hole 263 in which the locking claw piece 233 is locked is provided at the upper end of the mounting base 251. Therefore, the first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by fitting the nail latch 262 into the fastening hole 232 and locking the locking claw 233 in the long hole 263. In addition, a bearing 231 and a latching pin 261 are provided in the support shaft M1, a fastening hole 232 and a ny latch 262 are provided in the fastening portion M2, a locking claw 233 and a long hole 263 are provided in the locking claw M3. Each corresponds.

  Next, the configuration of the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the same unit 202, and FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the same unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection substrate 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311 and the firing control device 312 are equipped with a CPU which is the center of control and other control boards including a ROM, a RAM, and various ports. The payout control board of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loaned balls. The launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch motor 229 in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. Further, a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the power supply board of the power supply device 313. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and mainly takes in a ball lending operation command by the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. It is. In a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are respectively housed in board boxes 315, 316, 317, 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control device 311, similarly to the main control device 271, the board box 315 constituting the enclosing means includes a box base and a box cover, and these are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 319 as sealing means. As a result, the substrate box 315 is sealed. The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a dispensing error such as a dispensing motor ball clogging described below occurs, the dispensing motor rotates forward and reverse to eliminate the clogged ball (return to a normal state). Has become. The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and retains the state at the time of power failure even if a power failure occurs, and returns to the state at the time of power failure when returning from power failure (power recovery) I can do it. Therefore, for example, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure as in the case of closing the game hall, the state before the power is turned off is stored and held. However, when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323, the RAM data is initialized. It has become.

  The mounting table 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and has a flat board mounting surface 302 on its surface. On the board mounting surface 302, a launch control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted in a side-by-side state, and are fixed with screws or the like. A substantially flat pedestal plate 303 is placed on a substrate box 317 of the power supply device 313, and a payout control device 311 is mounted on the pedestal plate 303 and fixed with screws or the like. Since the pedestal plate 303 is interposed between the payout control device 311 and the power supply device 313, for example, a metal plate or the like for removing noise may be installed by attaching a metal plate or the like to the pedestal plate 303, and noise countermeasures are simple. Can be realized.

  The mounting table 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower locking pins 305 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit is inserted by inserting the locking pins 305 into the bearing portion 237 from above. A cantilever 202 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 12. A pair of upper and lower nail latches 306 are provided as fasteners at the left end of the mounting base 301, and the second control board unit 202 is fixed to the body frame 12 by fitting the nail latches 306 into the holes 239 to be fastened. The bearing portion 237 and the latch pin 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4, and the fastening hole 239 and the nail latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is a front view of the back pack unit 203, and FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 203. FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the tank rail.

  The back pack unit 203 is configured by integrating a back pack 351 and a payout mechanism 352 for game balls. The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as an ABS resin, and has a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that projects to the rear of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 35. However, in the present embodiment, the sound lamp control device 272 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover 354. The ventilation holes 354a each have a long hole shape, and are provided so that the ventilation holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, by cutting the resin part between the adjacent ventilation holes 354a, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened. That is, by cutting the resin portion between the ventilation holes 354a and exposing the display control device 214 and the like inside the resin portion, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed.

  A dispensing mechanism 352 is provided on the base 353 of the back pack 351 so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 351, and game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, a tank rail 356 having, for example, two rows (two rows) of ball passages and gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected, and extends vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. The case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the payout motor 358a is driven by the control of the payout control device 311 to pay out a required number of game balls as appropriate. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 23 and the like through the payout passage 359 and the like. Although not shown, a tank-ball-less sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball supplied from the tank 355 or the tank rail 356 is provided upstream of the case rail 357. The payout device 358 is provided with a payout rotation sensor that detects the rotation of the payout motor 358a, and a payout count switch that counts the number of game balls to be paid out.

  A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. The vibrator 360 is unitized by a vibrator motor and a synthetic resin case accommodating the vibrator motor, and is attached to the tank rail 356 by two legs 360a. Therefore, if a ball jam occurs near the tank rail 356, the ball jam is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 23, the tank rail 356 has a rail main body 361 having a long gutter shape opened upward. A spherical ball receiving portion 362 is formed at an upstream portion of the rail main body 361, and a game ball dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail main body 361 by the ball receiving portion 362. The rail main body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, so that the game ball is divided into two hands by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. On the bottom surface of each ball passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, one or two protrusions 364 are provided, and an opening 365 for dropping dust is provided beside the protrusions 364. I have. A rectifying plate 367 is provided on the rail main body 361 so as to cover about half of the ceiling on the downstream side. The current plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. As a result, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked vertically. Therefore, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being caught and ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is unlikely to occur. The rail main body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin to prevent electrification, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin so that clogging of a ball or the like can be visually confirmed. The current plate 367 is detachably provided, and maintenance inside the tank rail 356 can be easily performed by removing the current plate 367. A manual stopper 369 for preventing the game balls from flowing down is attached to the current plate 367.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, a payout relay board 381 that relays a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed in the payout mechanism unit 352, and a main power is taken in from outside. Power switch board 382 is installed. The power switch board 382 is supplied with a main power of, for example, 24 volts AC via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  The dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is made of a conductive synthetic resin material, for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin, and is grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation of noise due to charging of the game ball is suppressed.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a frame external terminal plate 390 in the upper right part. The frame external terminal plate 390 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when a shortage of game balls occurs in the tank 355 or the tank rail 356, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, An output terminal for outputting a signal every time the number of game balls is lent, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the main body frame 12 is opened, and an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 13 is opened are provided. . Then, through these output terminals, a signal relating to the state of the frame side is output to the management control device of the game hall side. An output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent is unnecessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a substantially square window 391 adjacent to the frame external terminal plate 390. Therefore, when the back pack unit 103 is attached to the main body frame 12, the board external terminal board 230 on the back surface of the game board 30 is exposed through the window 391, and the board external terminal board 230 is mounted with the back pack unit 103 attached. Operation can be performed. As described above, since the board external terminal board 230 is attached to the collecting board unit 215 in an easily removable state, the board external terminal board 230 is connected to the board via the window 391 while the wiring of the board external terminal board 230 is still connected. It is also possible to take out the external terminal board 230 for use. A body frame opening switch 392 for detecting an open state of the body frame 12 is provided at an upper right portion of the back pack 351. When the body frame 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal of the switch 392 is provided. The contacts are closed and the closing of the body frame 12 is detected. When the body frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal contacts are opened and the opening of the body frame 12 is detected.

  The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower locking pins 385 at the right end as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. By inserting the locking pins 385 into the bearing portion 238 from above, the back pack unit 203 is formed. The cantilever is supported rotatably with respect to the main body frame 12. The back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nip latches 386 as fasteners at the left end, and is provided with a locking hole 387 at the upper end. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the main body frame 12 by rotating the fixing tool 242 after inserting the fixing tool 242 into the 387. The back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the main frame 12 by the fixing tools 241 and 243. The bearing portion 238 and the retaining pin 385 correspond to the support shaft portion M6, the fastening hole 240 and the nylat 386 correspond to the fastening portion M7, and the fixing tool 242 and the locking hole 387 correspond to the locking portion M8. I do. Further, the fixing tool 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to a block diagram of FIG.

  The main controller 271 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 storing various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 502. A certain RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in.

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

  The backup area 503a stores the values of the stack pointer and the registers, I / O, and the like when the power is cut off (including when the power is cut off; the same applies hereinafter) when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure. When the power is turned on (including turning on the power by turning off the power and turning off the power; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be returned to the state before the power was turned off based on the information in the backup area 503a. I have. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 31), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is executed in main processing when power is turned on (see FIG. 32). The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. An NMI interrupt process as a process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 of the main controller 271 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input side of the main control device 271 is connected to a RAM erasure switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311 described later, and a switch group (not shown). On the other hand, a payout control device 311 and a display control device 214 are connected to the output side of the main control device 271. Further, the switches of the LEDs arranged in the specific lamp units 47 and 48 and the switches of the LEDs arranged in the accessory lamp unit 49 are also connected. That is, the specific lamp units 47 and 48 and the accessory lamp unit 49 are directly controlled by the main control device 271. Although not shown, the output side of the main controller 271 is also connected to a lamp switch disposed on the holding lamp 44 and the accessory holding lamp 49 of the variable display unit 35.

  The payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loaned balls by the payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 as an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 storing a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory or the like.

  Like the RAM 503 of the main control device 271, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the values of the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and the like when the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be returned to the state before the power was turned off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. Note that, similarly to the CPU 501 of the main controller 271, the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 is configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt processing is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. The I / O port 515 is connected to the RAM erasure switch circuit 543, the main controller 271, the firing controller 312, the payout motor 358a, and the like.

  The firing control device 312 permits or prohibits the firing of the game ball by the firing motor 229. The driving of the firing motor 229 is permitted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, that a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, that the player is touching the game ball firing handle 18 by a sensor signal is detected, and that firing for stopping firing is performed. On condition that the stop switch is not operated, the firing motor 229 is driven, and the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball firing handle 18.

  The display control device 214 controls the symbol change display and the big hit display in the big hit state on the symbol display device 41. The display control device 214 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528 and 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. It has. The input side of the input port 527 is connected to the output side of the main controller 271. On the output side of the input port 527, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and an image controller 526 are connected, and an output port 528 is connected via a bus line 530. The output side of the output port 528 is connected to an audio lamp control device 272. An output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and the symbol display device 41 is connected to the output side of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 214 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on various commands such as the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 271, and transmits a control command to the audio lamp control device 272. . The program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data such as background image data. The work RAM 523 stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes the various programs. This is a memory for temporarily storing.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The image controller 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing to display symbols. This is displayed on the device 41.

  The sound lamp control device 272 controls the speaker 20, the ring-shaped illumination unit 102, and the like based on a control command transmitted from the table control device 214, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like.

  The power supply unit 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure or the like, 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 controller 271 and the payout controller 311 through a power path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an externally supplied 24 V AC power supply and generates a +12 V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a +5 V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 and the like. The firing control device 312 is supplied with operating power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 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 interruption) has occurred when this voltage falls below 22 volts. The power outage signal SG1 is output to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 271 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interruption process. In addition, even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit 541 keeps the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at the normal value for a time sufficient for executing the NMI interrupt processing. It is configured to maintain. Therefore, the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt processing.

  The RAM erasure switch circuit 543 receives a switch signal of the RAM erasure switch 323 and outputs a RAM erasure signal SG2 for clearing backup data of the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311 according to the state of the switch 323. It is. When the RAM erasure switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erasure switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erasure signal SG2 to the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311. Thus, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the data in the backup areas 503a and 513a are cleared in the main controller 271 and the payout controller 311.

  Here, display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 is a diagram individually showing symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (j), the symbols are composed of nine types of main symbols each having a number of “1” to “9” and a sub symbol composed of a shell-shaped pictorial symbol. Have been. More specifically, the main symbols are configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to the right of nine types of character symbols such as an octopus. In this case, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and when a big hit occurs in the specific symbol, the gaming state shifts to the big hit state. At the same time, the state shifts to the high probability state as the specific game state. The main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”, and when a big hit occurs in the non-specific symbols, the state shifts to the big hit state, but the big hit state After the end, it shifts to the normal state without shifting to the high probability state. The high-probability state refers to a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as an added value after the end of the jackpot state, that is, a so-called probable change state. The normal state (low-probability state) is a game that is not such a high-probability state State. In addition, in the specific lamp units 47 and 48, red is displayed in the case of a specific jackpot that shifts to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot state, and green is displayed in the case of a non-specific jackpot that shifts to the normal state after the end of the jackpot state. Is done.

  Next, the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging the above-described main symbol and sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1” are arranged. , A main symbol of “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. That is, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are displayed so as to be scrolled from right to left periodically. Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the display screen G is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be.

  Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right down line L4, and a right up line L5 are set on the display screen G. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a combination of big hit symbols (in this embodiment, a combination of the same main symbols) is formed on any of the activated lines. If the variable display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is completed in this state, a big hit movie is displayed as a big hit occurrence. In addition, as a previous stage of the jackpot, when the same main symbol of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped and displayed on any of the activated lines, a reach is achieved, and then a reach effect is performed. In the following description, for the sake of convenience, each main symbol is described by a number attached to each symbol, and specifically, "1" symbol, "2" symbol, "3" symbol,... "9" symbol It is described. In addition, the same main symbol in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 when reaching is described as a reach symbol, and an effective line where the reach symbol is stopped is described as a reach line.

  Further, a first sub-display area Ga divided by a small area is set at a lower left corner of the display screen G, and a second sub-display area Ga divided by a small area is set at a lower right corner of the display screen G. The sub display area Gb is set. In both the sub-display areas Ga and Gb, shellfish characters which are periodically and separately displayed in addition to the symbols are displayed. The shell character is variably displayed so that the shell portion of the shell character repeatedly opens and closes. In the case of a specific jackpot, the variable display is terminated with the shell part completely opened, and in the case of a non-specified jackpot, the variable display is terminated with the shell part opened halfway, and in the case of detachment, The variable display is terminated when the shell is closed. Although details will be described later, when the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed, the shell character in the first sub-display area Ga is variably displayed, and when the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is performed. The shell character in the second sub-display area Gb is displayed in a variable manner.

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 271 uses a variety of counter information at the time of a game to set a jackpot lottery, set the emission colors of the specific lamp units 47 and 48, and set the symbol display of the symbol display device 41. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a jackpot lottery, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type, and a symbol The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery at the time of making, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the fluctuation type counter CS used for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the symbol, and the upper symbol column Z1 , Upper, middle, and lower departure symbol counters CU, CM, C used for setting each departure symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3. It has been decided to use the door.

  Among them, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS are loop counters in which 1 is added to the previous value every time the counter is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Further, the register values of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL are added by using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. The RAM 503 is provided with a reserved ball storage area including a first specific lamp unit reserved area Ra, a second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb, a common reserved area CR, and an execution area. Then, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in time series in this reserved ball storage area in accordance with the winning history of the game ball to the operating port device 33. It has become.

  Here, the reserved ball storage area will be described in more detail.

  The first specific lamp section holding area Ra stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game ball to the upper operation port 33a. Area, and is composed of four storage areas of a first area to a fourth area. Each storage area has a 2-byte area for storing a value of a jackpot random number counter C1, a 1-byte area for storing a value of a jackpot type counter C2, and a 1-byte area for storing a value of a reach random number counter C3. It has a 4-byte configuration consisting of an area. With the four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, up to four winning histories of the game balls to the upper operating port 33a are held and stored.

  The second specific lamp section holding area Rb stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game ball to the lower operation port 33b. Area, and comprises four storage areas of a first area to a fourth area. Each storage area has a 2-byte area for storing a value of a jackpot random number counter C1, a 1-byte area for storing a value of a jackpot type counter C2, and a 1-byte area for storing a value of a reach random number counter C3. It has a 4-byte configuration consisting of an area. With the four storage areas of the first to fourth areas, up to four winning histories of gaming balls to the lower operating port 33b are held and stored.

  The common holding area CR is a holding area for storing a winning order of game balls to the operating ports 33a and 33b, and is composed of eight storage areas of a first area to an eighth area. The common reservation area CR has a 1-byte configuration, and each bit is associated with each of the storage areas. More specifically, they are associated with a first area, a second area,..., An eighth area in order from the lower bit.

  The execution area AE is the value stored in the storage area of the first specific lamp unit reserved area Ra or the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb when switching display of the specific lamp units 47 and 48 is started. Is an area for shifting. The execution area AE is a 2-byte area for shifting the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a 1-byte area for shifting the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and a 1-byte area for shifting the value of the reach random number counter C3. It has a 4-byte configuration consisting of an area.

  Next, each counter will be described in more detail.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 676, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 676). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once every timer interrupt and repeatedly within the remaining time of the normal processing. The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operating port device 33. More specifically, the second specific ramp of the RAM 503 is stored in the first specific ramp section holding area Ra of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 33a, and at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 33b. It is stored in the copy reservation area Rb. That is, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored regardless of which one of the operating ports 33a and 33b has a game ball. The number of random hit values that are jackpots is set in two types, a normal state and a high probability state. In the high probability state, the number of random number values that are a jackpot under the high probability state is 10, and the values are “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661”.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 49, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie, 49). In the present embodiment, the jackpot type counter C2 determines whether or not to shift to the high-probability state after the end of the jackpot state. For example, C2 = 0 to 24 is set to the high-probability state after the jackpot state ends. , And C2 = 25 to 49 corresponds to the non-specific jackpot which shifts to the normal state after the end of the jackpot state. In other words, a half of the jackpot becomes a specific jackpot, and the state shifts to the high probability state one half after the jackpot state ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit type counter C2 can determine a combination of big hit symbols to be stopped and displayed and an effective line to stop and display the combination of big hit symbols. The jackpot type counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operating port device 33. More specifically, the second specific ramp of the RAM 503 is stored in the first specific ramp section holding area Ra of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 33a, and at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 33b. It is stored in the copy reservation area Rb. That is, the value of the big hit type counter C2 is stored regardless of which of the operating ports 33a and 33b has a game ball.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 238, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the hit random number counter C3 allows a jackpot symbol (specifically the same main symbol as the reach symbol) of the final stop symbol row (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol row Z2) to be a big hit in the game round. Is shifted one position back and forth from the reach line, the "reach out of front and rear", the jackpot of the final stop symbol row stops other than before and after the reach line, the "reach other than out of front and rear", the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower It is determined that the same main symbol in the symbol row Z3 does not stop on the activated line and does not reach the reach, that is, "complete departure". That is, in the present embodiment, it is determined by the reach random number counter C3 whether or not to perform the off-reach. For example, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the off-reach reach, and C3 = 2 to 21 is other than the off-reach. It corresponds to reach, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete departure. In addition, the lottery of the reach may be individually set according to the game state, the number of active balls at the start of the change, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the operating port device 33. More specifically, the second specific ramp of the RAM 503 is stored in the first specific ramp section holding area Ra of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 33a, and at the timing when the game ball wins the lower working port 33b. It is stored in the copy reservation area Rb. That is, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored regardless of which of the operating ports 33a and 33b has a game ball.

  The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by one in order within a range of, for example, 0 to 198, and to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS determines the reach type such as so-called normal reach and super reach, and other rough symbol variation modes. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once each time a normal process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of the symbol variation.

  Each of the upper, middle, and lower off symbol counters CU, CM, CL has a stop symbol that is stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3 when the jackpot lottery is lost. This is for determination, and the same number of counter values as the number of symbols variably displayed in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are prepared. That is, 18 (0 to 17) counter values are prepared for the upper / outer symbol counter CU and the lower / outer symbol counter CL, and 20 (0 to 19) counter values are provided for the middle / outer symbol counter CM. Values are provided. A stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1 is determined by the upper / outer symbol counter CU, and a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2 is determined by the middle / outer symbol counter CM. A stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the lower symbol row Z3 is determined by the lower / outer symbol counter CL. By the way, in the present embodiment, each symbol row Z1 to Z3 in which the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order is displayed so as to be scrolled. Therefore, if a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 is determined, a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 and the right line L3 can be uniquely derived.

  In this embodiment, the values of the respective out-of-design symbol counters CU, CM, CL are updated at random by using the values of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, at the time of updating each of the missing symbol counters CU, CM, CL, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and the addition result indicates the maximum value (18, 20, and 18 in this embodiment, respectively). If it exceeds, the value is subtracted by the maximum value to determine the current value. Each of the missing symbol counters CU, CM, CL is updated in the normal processing so that the update timings do not overlap, and the combination of the missing symbol counters CU, CM, CL is determined by the reach symbol buffer, the reach other than the forward / rear missing symbol buffer of the RAM 503. It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, any one of the buffer values of the out-of-front-reach reach symbol buffer, the reach symbol buffer other than the out-of-front-rear-off, and the completely out-of-off symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  Note that the size and range of each counter are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. However, if emphasis is placed on irregularities, it is desirable that the sizes of the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS are all different prime numbers, and that they are values that are not synchronized in any case. Although not shown, the accessory random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the accessory lamp unit 49. The accessory random number counter C4 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that is incremented by one in the range of 0 to 250 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie, 250). The accessory random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is acquired when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the left or right through gate 34. In other words, although not shown, the RAM 503 is provided with an accessory storage ball storage area including one execution area and four storage areas, and each of these areas has a game ball to the through gate 34. , The value of the accessory random number counter C4 is stored in chronological order in accordance with the passing history. The number of random numbers to be won is 149, and the value is “5 to 153”.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 271 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly classified into a main processing started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing started periodically (in a cycle of 2 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure to an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process activated by input of a signal. For convenience of explanation, first, a timer interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process will be described, and then a main process will be described. Note that a program for executing each of these processes is stored in the above-described ROM 502 as a part of the control program.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 28, in step S101, processing for reading various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 271 is read, and the state of the switch is determined to store detection information (winning detection information).

  Then, in step S102, 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 a maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the following step S103, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by one, and their counter values reach the maximum values (in the present embodiment, 676, 49, and 238, respectively). Clear to 0 each time. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 503. Thereafter, in step S104, a start winning process is executed in accordance with the winning of the operation port device 33.

  This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won (starts winning) the upper working port 33a based on the detection information of the upper working port switch 224a. If it is determined that a game ball has won the upper operating port 33a, in step S202, a payout ball payout command for causing the payout control device 311 to pay out three game balls is set. In a succeeding step S203, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the upper operating port 33a. In step S204, the number RaN of reserved storages stored in the first specific lamp unit reserved area Ra of the RAM 503 is set. After that, in step S205, 0 is set in the operation port flag storage area provided in the RAM 503. The operating port flag storage area is a storage area used to store which of the operating ports 33a and 33b the gaming ball has won. After setting the operation port flag, in step S206, information acquisition processing for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the present processing ends.

  When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 33a, in step S207, it is determined whether the game ball has won (start winning) the lower working port 33b by the lower working port switch 224b. Is determined based on the detection information. If it is determined that a game ball has won the lower working port 33b, a payout ball payout command for paying out five game balls to the payout control device 311 is set in step S208. In the following step S209, a winning ball count storing process for incrementing the value of the operation counter provided in the RAM 503 by one is performed. In step S210, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won the lower operating port 33b. In step S211, the number RbN of reserved storages stored in the second specific lamp section reserved area Rb of the RAM 503 is set. After that, in step S212, 1 is set in an operation port flag storage area provided in the RAM 503. After the operation port flag is set, information acquisition processing is performed in step S206, and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, if both the steps S201 and S207 are NO, that is, if no gaming ball has won any of the upper working port 33a and the lower working port 33b, the present process is terminated as it is.

  The prize ball payout command set in steps S202 and S208 is transmitted to the payout control device 311 in an external output process S601 of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition process in step S206 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of pending storages set in step S204 or step S211 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). If the number N of reserved storages is the upper limit value, the present process is terminated as it is. If the number N is less than the upper limit value, the number N of reserved storages of the corresponding reserved area for the specific lamp unit is incremented by one in step S302. In step S303, the reserved number CRN of the common reserved area CR is incremented by one. In a succeeding step S304, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the operation port flag storage area is 0. When the value stored in the operating port flag storage area is 1 instead of 0, it means that the game ball has won the lower operating port 33b. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S305, and 1 is set as a hold flag in the storage area corresponding to the hold number CRN of the common hold area CR. Thereafter, in step S306, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are stored in the first one of the empty storage areas of the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb. The data is stored in the area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number N of suspended storages incremented by one in step S302. Then, after turning on the second holding lamp 44b of the variable display unit 35 corresponding to the holding storage number N, the present process is ended. The second holding lamp 44b is sequentially turned on from the left side. For example, if the number N of holding storages is 1, the second holding lamp 44b at the left end (that is, the second specific lamp unit 48 side) is turned on, and the second holding lamp 44b is turned on. If the stored number N is 4, the second holding lamp 44b at the right end is turned on.

  On the other hand, when the value stored in the operating port flag storage area is 0, it means that the game ball has won the upper operating port 33a. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S306 without setting the hold flag in the storage area corresponding to the hold number CRN of the common hold area CR. Then, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are stored in the first storage area among the free storage areas of the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra, namely, In step S302, the number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number N of pending storages incremented by one. Then, after turning on the first holding lamp 44a of the variable display unit 35 corresponding to the number N of holding storages, the present process is ended. The first holding lamp 44a is sequentially turned on from the right side. For example, if the number N of holding storage is 1, the first holding lamp 44a at the right end (that is, the first specific lamp unit 47 side) is turned on, and the holding is performed. If the stored number N is 4, the first holding lamp 44a at the left end is turned on.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt processing, the CPU 501 once ends the timer interrupt processing after performing the start winning processing.

  When the game ball wins (starts winning) in the operating port device 33, the variable display of the symbols is started accordingly, but after the starting winning, the symbol is displayed from the start of the variable display to the end. Has a restriction that a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) must elapse. Therefore, in the start winning process, when a start winning is confirmed, a timer for measuring an elapsed time after the start winning is set after the storing process of each counter value (step S306). Specifically, since the start winning process is executed at a cycle of 2 msec, for example, to measure the elapsed time of 5 seconds, a numerical value “2500” is set in the timer, and the timer value is incremented by 1 each time the start winning process is performed. Subtract. The timer value is stored and managed in each of the specific lamp unit holding areas Ra and Rb of the RAM 503 together with the values of the respective counters C1 to C3 at that time. When a symbol variation pattern described later is set, the timer value is referred to, and a variation pattern is set according to the remaining time (so that symbol variation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 271 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like. By the NMI interrupt, the state of main controller 271 at the time of power shutdown is stored in backup area 503a of 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 SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main control device 271 and the CPU 501 suspends the control being executed. To start NMI interrupt processing. The NMI interrupt processing program of FIG. 31 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 271. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the process of the main control device 271 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt process is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt process, the used registers are saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 in step S401, and the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a in step S402. Further, in step S403, information on the occurrence of power shutdown is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S404, a power shutdown notification command indicating that power has been shut down is transmitted to another control device. In step S405, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. In step S406, RAM access is prohibited. Thereafter, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

  Note that the above-described NMI interrupt processing is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal SG1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 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. 31 to start the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. The contents are the same as those described above except that the power shutdown notification command is not transmitted in step S404.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 271. The main process is started by a reset when the power is turned on.

  In the main process, in step S501, an initial setting process is performed upon power-on. Specifically, for example, in order to set a predetermined value to the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (the sound lamp control device 272, the payout control device 311 and the like) to become operable, for example, The wait process is executed for about one second. In step S502, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In subsequent step S503, RAM access is permitted.

  After that, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S504, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed, and in subsequent step S505, it is determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. I do. In step S506, a RAM determination value is calculated, and in the following step S507, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. The validity of the backup can be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall is opened, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 has been pressed, the process proceeds to the initialization processing of the RAM (steps S514 to S516). Also, when the power shutdown occurrence information is not set or when the backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process similarly shifts to the initialization processing of the RAM 503 (steps S514 to S516). . That is, in step S514, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in step S515, initialization processing of the RAM 503 is executed. In step S516, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, when the RAM erasure switch 323 is not pressed, the power supply interruption information is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, and the power recovery Execute processing (processing at the time of power-off recovery). That is, in step S508, the stack pointer before the power shutdown is restored, and in step S509, the power shutdown occurrence information is cleared. In step S510, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S511, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. In steps S512 and S513, the interrupt permission / non-permission is restored to the state before the power supply was cut off, and then the process returns to the address before the power supply was cut off.

  Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In this normal processing, main processing of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing in steps S601 to S607 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter updating processing in steps S609 and S610 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, in step S601, the output data such as the command set in the timer interrupt processing or the previous normal processing is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of prize detection information is determined, and if there is prize detection information, a prize ball payout command corresponding to the acquired number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, when the symbol display device 41 displays the change of the symbol, a display command such as a stop symbol command, a change pattern command, and a change end command is transmitted to the display control device 214. In addition, a state transition command is transmitted to the big hit state, and an open command or a close command is transmitted to the display control device 214 when the variable winning device 32 is opened or closed.

  Next, in step S602, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment), the counter value is cleared to zero. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the following step S603, the respective out-of-design symbol counters CU, CM, CL of the upper symbol column Z1, the middle symbol column Z2, and the lower symbol column Z3 are updated.

  The update process of each of the missing symbol counters CU, CM, CL will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in step S701, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the missing symbol counter CU of the upper symbol row Z1, and in step S702, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the off symbol counter CM of the middle symbol row Z2. If the upper symbol row Z1 is updated (YES in step S701), the process proceeds to step S703 to update the off symbol counter CU in the upper symbol row Z1. If the update timing of the middle symbol row Z2 is reached (YES in step S702), the process proceeds to step S704 to update the off symbol counter CM of the middle symbol row Z2. If the lower symbol row Z3 is updated (NO in steps S701 and S702), the process proceeds to step S705 to update the off symbol counter CL in the lower symbol row Z3. In the updating of the out-of-design symbol counters CU, CM and CL in steps S703 to S705, 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 maximum value, only the maximum value is added. The subtraction is performed, and the calculation result is used as the present value of the out-of-design symbol counters CU, CM, CL. According to the updating process of the missing symbol counters CU, CM, CL, the missing symbol counters CU, CM, CL of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the lower symbol row Z3 are one by one in the normal processing. It is updated in order, and the update timing of each of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL does not overlap. Thus, every time the normal processing is executed three times, one set of the symbol counters CU, CM, CL is updated.

  After that, in step S706, it is determined whether or not the updated combination of the values of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL is a combination for stopping and displaying the combination of the big hit symbols on any of the activated lines. In the case where the combination is to stop and display the combination, the present process is terminated as it is. If the combination does not stop and display the combination of the big hit symbols, in step S707, it is determined whether or not the combination has been set to stop and display the combination of the reach symbols on any of the activated lines, and the combination to stop and display the combination of the reach symbols. In step S708, it is determined whether or not the combination is a combination for stopping and displaying the combination of the out-of-order reach. If the combination is to stop and display the combination of the out-of-front and off-reach, the process proceeds to step S709, and the combination of the values of the out-of-front and off-side symbol counters CU, CM, and CL at that time is stored in the out-of-front and off-reach reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the combination is a combination for stopping and displaying the reach combination other than the front and rear deviation, the process proceeds to step S710, and the combination of the values of the deviation symbol counters CU, CM and CL at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 other than the front and rear deviation. When the combination of the values of the off symbol counters CU, CM, and CL is neither a combination for stopping and displaying the combination of the big hit symbols nor a combination for stopping and displaying the combination of the reach symbols (when both S706 and S707 are NO), This means that the combination of the values of the off symbol counters CU, CM, CL is a combination for stopping and displaying the out of symbol combination. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S711, and the off symbol counter CU, CM at that time. , CL are stored in the completely off symbol buffer of the RAM 503.

  After updating the out-of-design symbol counters CU, CM, and CL, in step S604 of FIG. 33, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormal signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. Thereafter, in step S605, a specific lamp unit control process for switching colors displayed on the specific lamp units 47 and 48 is executed. In the specific lamp unit control processing, a jackpot determination, setting of symbol variable display by the symbol display device 41, on / off control of a switch of an LED disposed in a specific lamp unit on a side for performing switching display, and the like are performed. However, the details of the specific lamp unit control processing will be described later.

  After that, in step S606, a game state transition process for transitioning the game state is executed. Although the details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to the big hit state or the high probability state by this gaming state shift processing.

  In step S607, a control process of the accessory lamp unit for switching the color displayed on the accessory lamp unit 49 is executed. In brief, in the accessory lamp unit control process, when the value of the accessory random number counter C4 is stored in the holding area of the accessory holding ball storage area, the data stored in the holding area is shifted to the execution area. The process is executed, and the process of switching the color displayed on the accessory lamp unit 49 is started. Then, the lottery of the accessory lamp unit 49 is performed based on the value of the accessory random number counter C4 stored in the execution area, and in the case of the winning, the red is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time elapses, and provided in the lower operating port 33b. The operated electric accessory 33c is switched to the open state. Although not described, the accessory random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 28, similarly to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. Also, the storage of the value of the accessory random number counter C4 in the accessory storage ball storage area is performed by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 28 on condition that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34. I have.

  In the present embodiment, the switching display time per one time of the accessory lamp unit 49 and the closing condition when the electric accessory 33c is switched from the open state to the closed state are changed according to the respective gaming state. It has become so.

  When the gaming state is the normal state, the switching display time of the accessory lamp unit 49 is set to 12.5 seconds. In addition, the electric accessory 33c switched to the open state under the normal state, when 0.6 seconds have elapsed since the switch to the open state, or when four gaming balls have been won in the lower operating port 33b. Switched to the closed state. However, since one game ball can be fired about every 0.6 seconds, when the game state is the normal state, 0.6 seconds is required before four game balls are won in the lower operation port 33b. After the passage, the electric accessory 33c is switched to the closed state. In addition, unless the electric accessory 33c is opened, the game ball does not win in the lower operation port 33b. In the normal state, the switching display of the accessory lamp unit 49 is performed for 12.5 seconds while the electric combination is performed. Since the object 33c is opened only for 0.6 seconds, it can be said that the number of reserved memories in the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb rarely reaches the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) under the normal state.

  When the gaming state is the high probability state, the switching display time of the accessory lamp unit 49 is set to 2.5 seconds. The electric accessory 33c switched to the open state under the high probability state closes when 5 seconds have elapsed since the switch to the open state, or when four gaming balls have been won in the lower working port 33b. State. That is, when the gaming state shifts to the high probability state, the switching display time of the accessory lamp unit 49 is shortened, and the opening time of the electric accessory 33c is extended. Here, since one game ball can be fired about every 0.6 seconds, eight game balls can be fired in 5 seconds when the electric accessory 33c is opened. Therefore, when the gaming state is in the high probability state, four gaming balls win in the lower working port 33b and the electric accessory 33c closes after an elapse of 5 seconds when the electric accessory 33c is switched to the closed state. There are more opportunities to switch to a state. In addition, in the high probability state, the switching display of the accessory lamp unit 49 is reduced to 2.5 seconds. Therefore, in the high probability state, the number of stored memories in the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb is equal to the upper limit ( In the present embodiment, there are many opportunities to reach 4).

  The number of gaming balls that have won the lower operation port 33b is determined based on the value of the above-described operation counter (see step S209), and the value of the operation counter indicates that the electric accessory 33c is in the closed state from the open state. Cleared when switched to. The same applies to the case where the gaming state is the normal state.

  After performing the accessory lamp unit control process, in step S608, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. It is determined whether or not. Then, the update of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS is repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S609 and S610). That is, in step S609, 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 a maximum value (676 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in a corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In step S610, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by one, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches a maximum value (198 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each processing of steps S601 to S607 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random, and similarly, The fluctuation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  Next, the specific lamp unit control processing in step S605 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In the specific lamp unit control processing, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the big hit state, and if it is the big hit state, this processing is ended as it is. If it is not in the jackpot state, it is determined in steps S802 and S803 whether the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 is being switched and displayed. If neither of the specific lamp units 47 and 48 is being switched and displayed (if both steps S802 and S803 are NO), the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether the reserved number CRN of the common reserved area CR is 0 or not. Then, when the number of hold CRN is 0, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the hold number CRN is not 0, at least one of the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra and the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb includes the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. Means that the value is stored pending. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S805, and a switching start process for starting switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 is executed. That is, the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is not started during the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47, and the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed during the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48. Is never started.

  In the switching start process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 36, the data in the common reserved area CR is shifted by one bit to the right in step S901. That is, the value stored in each storage area (each bit) of the common reservation area CR is shifted to the lower bit side. In the following step S902, it is determined whether or not the hold flag has overflowed as a result of shifting the data in the common hold area CR one bit to the right (whether the overflow bit treated as a carry bit is 0 or 1). When the process of step S901 is performed, the value stored in the first area overflows. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific lamp unit to be switched and displayed based on the overflowed value at this time is grasped. I do. That is, when the bit value is 0 (when the hold flag is not set), the first specific lamp unit switching start processing shown in steps S903 to S909 is performed, and when the bit value is 1 ( If the hold flag has been set), the second specific lamp unit switching start processing shown in steps S910 to S916 is performed.

  In the first specific lamp unit switching start process, switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is started in step S903. Specifically, a timer for judging a switching time of a displayed color is reset, and furthermore, all the LEDs of the first specific lamp unit 47 are turned off, and then the switch of the red light source is turned off. ON control. As a result, the first specific lamp unit 47 displays red. In step S904, a first command indicating that switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is to be started is set. The first command is transmitted to the display control device 214, and the display control device 214 variably displays the shell character in the first sub-display area Ga based on the reception of the first command. In step S905, the reserved storage number RaN of the first specific lamp unit reserved area Ra is decremented by one. In the following step S906, the number of holdings CRN in the common holding area CR is decremented by one, and in step S907, the number of holdings CRN at this time is stored as the specific number of holdings. In step S908, the data stored in the first area of the first specific lamp section holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE. After that, in step S909, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in the first area is cleared and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as 3 areas → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. Then, after turning off one of the lit first holding lamps 44a, the present process is terminated. In the light-off process, the first holding lamp 44a is turned off in order from the left, contrary to the light-up process.

  In the second specific lamp unit switching start process, switching of the color displayed on the second specific lamp unit 48 is started in step S910. Specifically, the timer for determining the switching time of the displayed color is reset, and further, all the LEDs of the second specific lamp unit 48 are turned off, and then the switch of the red light source is turned off. ON control. As a result, the second specific lamp section 48 displays red. In step S911, a second command indicating that switching display of the second specific lamp section 48 is to be started is set. The second command is transmitted to the display control device 214, and the display control device 214 variably displays the shell character in the second sub-display area Gb based on the reception of the second command. In step S912, the reserved storage number RbN of the second specific lamp section reserved area Rb is decremented by one. In the following step S913, the number of reservations CRN in the common reservation area CR is decremented by one, and in step S914, the number of reservations CRN at this time is stored as the specific number of reservations. In step S915, the data stored in the first area of the second specific lamp section holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE. Thereafter, in step S916, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second specific lamp unit holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. The data in the first area is cleared and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as 3 areas → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on. Then, after turning off one lit second holding lamp 44b, the present process is terminated. In the light-off process, the second holding lamp 44b is turned off sequentially from the right side, contrary to the light-up process.

  As described above, in each specific lamp unit switching start process, the same process is performed except that the specific lamp unit holding area to be processed is different. More specifically, in the ROM 502, only one control program for performing a specific lamp unit switching start process is stored in advance. If a negative determination is made in step S902, an address indicating the number of retained storages RaN of the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra and the address of each storage area are read, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S902. Reads the address indicating the number RbN of reserved storage of the second specific lamp section reserved area Rb and the address of each storage area. Thereafter, based on the read addresses, the specific lamp section switching start processing is performed based on the first control program.

  Returning to the description of the specific lamp unit control process, after performing the switching start process in step S805, in step S806, a variation start process for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41 is executed. Here, the fluctuation start processing will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the change start process, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area. More specifically, it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a jackpot in any of “337, 673” under the normal state, and “67, 131, 199, 269, 337, 401, 463, 523, 601, 661 ", it is determined to be a big hit.

  If it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area is less than 25. If the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is less than 25, it means that it is a specific jackpot. Therefore, in step S1003, a red display flag is set so that the final display color of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is red, and in step S1004, the specific flag is set. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 25 or more, it means that it is a non-specific jackpot. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1005, in which a green display flag is set so that the final display color of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is green.

  After setting the red display flag or the green display flag, in step S1006, the combination of the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area and the corresponding jackpot symbol is determined with reference to the jackpot symbol table. .

  Here, the big hit symbol table is a table in which the correspondence between the value of the big hit type counter C2 and the combination of the big hit symbols is determined as shown in FIG. More specifically, it is a table in which the correspondence between the value of the jackpot type counter C2 and the stop symbols of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 when the combination of the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed.

  Since two “4” symbols are arranged in the middle symbol row Z2 in the present embodiment, there are ten combinations including the two “4” symbol combinations. Since five effective lines are set, there are 50 stop patterns in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 where a big hit occurs. Therefore, in the big hit symbol table, each value of 0 to 49 of the big hit type counter C2 is associated with 50 kinds of stop patterns, and each of the symbol columns Z1 to 0 when the big hit occurs from the value of the big hit type counter C2. The stop symbol of Z3 can be derived. More specifically, each value of 0 to 24 of the jackpot type counter C2 is associated with each stop pattern of a combination of odd symbols (specific symbols) that causes a specific jackpot, and each value of 25 to 49 is a non-specific jackpot. It is associated with each stop pattern of a combination of even symbols (non-specific symbols) to be generated. For example, when the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 2, the symbol combination "5" is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 when the symbol variation display ends, and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 27. When the variable display of symbols is completed, the combination of symbols "6" is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2. More specifically, when the combination of the “5” symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2, the sub symbol arranged between the “5” symbol and the “6” symbol in the upper symbol row Z1 is the left line L1. In the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3, the sub symbol arranged between the "4" symbol and the "5" symbol is stopped and displayed on the left line L1. Therefore, in the area corresponding to C2 = 2 in the big hit symbol table, the value of the symbol number indicating each symbol, "11H, 09H, 09H" is stored. Note that the “4a” symbol is a “4” symbol arranged between the “9” symbol and the “1” symbol in the middle symbol row Z2, and is a combination of the “3” symbol and the “5” symbol. It is described as “4a” for the sake of convenience in order to easily distinguish it from the “4” symbol arranged in between.

  In the following step S1007, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 is set for each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 based on the reference result of the big hit symbol table. In step S1008, a jackpot variation pattern until the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 stop is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is checked, and a rough reach type such as normal reach or super reach is determined based on the value. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS and the variation pattern is defined in advance by a table (not shown).

  In step S1009, a variation display time is derived based on the determined variation pattern and the symbols stopped in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Specifically, based on a table (not shown) in which the relationship between the reach type such as normal reach and super reach and the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol array Z2 as the final stopped symbol array and the variable display time are defined. To derive the variable display time. After that, in step S1010, a jackpot variation pattern command indicating a jackpot variation pattern and a variation display time is set. In the subsequent step S1011, the timer for measuring the switching display time of the specific lamp unit that is currently performing the switching display is set to a step. The variable display time derived in S1009 is set, and the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that it is not a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1012, and a blue display flag is set so that the final display color of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is blue. Thereafter, in step S1013, a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern in the case of a deviation is performed, and the process ends.

  The variation pattern determination processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 39. In step S1101, it is determined whether or not reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area. In the case of the occurrence of the reach, further, in step S1102, it is determined whether or not the reach is out of front and rear based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any one of 0 to 238, of which “0, 1” corresponds to the out-of-order reach, “2 to 21” corresponds to the reach other than the out-of-order reach, “22 to 238” corresponds to no reach (completely out of reach).

  In the case of occurrence of the out-of-order out-of-reach reach, the process proceeds to step S1103, and the values of the upper, middle, and lower out-of-design counters CU, CM, CL stored in the out-of-order out-of-reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are referred to. In the case of occurrence of reach other than front and rear deviation, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the values of the upper, middle, and lower deviation symbol counters CU, CM, and CL stored in the RAM 503 non-front and rear reach symbol buffer are referred to. In step S1105, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stop-displayed on the left line L1 based on each value of the upper / middle / lower off symbol counters CU, CM, CL referred to in step S1103 or step S1104. Each of the columns Z1 to Z3 is set.

  After setting the stop symbol command of each symbol row Z1 to Z3, in step S1106, the reach variation pattern until the symbol of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is stopped is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is checked, and a rough reach type such as normal reach or super reach is determined based on the value. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS and the reach variation pattern is defined in advance by a table (not shown).

  In step S1107, a fluctuation display time is derived based on the determined reach fluctuation pattern and the symbols stopped in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. At this time, in the same manner as in step S1009, the relationship between the reach type such as normal reach and super reach and the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the left line L1 of the middle symbol array Z2 as the final stopped symbol array and the variable display time are defined. The variable display time is derived based on a table (not shown). Then, in step S1108, a reach variation pattern command indicating a reach variation pattern and a variation display time is set, and in step S1109, a timer for measuring the switching display time of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is set to step S1107. The variable display time derived in is set, and this processing ends.

  If no reach has occurred (NO in step S1101), in step S1110, the values of the upper, middle, and lower missing symbol counters CU, CM, and CL stored in the completely missing symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are referred to. In step S1111, a stop symbol command indicating a symbol to be stop-displayed on the left line L1 is set for each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, based on the values referred to. In a succeeding step S1112, the specific holding number is read, and in a step S1113, the current gaming state is grasped. In step S1114, the variable display time is derived with reference to the variable display time table.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the variable display time table, the correspondence between the specific hold number and the variable display time is determined for each gaming state. When the gaming state is the normal state, the variable display time is determined to be 7 seconds when the specific hold number is 0 to 2, and the variable display time is determined to be 4 seconds when the specific hold number is 3 or 4. If the specific hold number is 5 to 7, the variable display time is set to 2 seconds. In other words, in the normal state, if the number of specific holdings is three or more, the variable display time is shorter than when the number of specific holdings is less than three. Is set to be shorter. When the gaming state is the high probability state, the variable display time is set to 7 seconds if the specific hold number is 0 or 1, and the variable display time is 4 seconds if the specific hold number is 2 or 3. The variable display time is determined to be 2 seconds if the specific hold number is 4 to 7. In other words, in the case of the high probability state, if the number of specific holdings is two or more, the variable display time is shorter than when the number of specific holdings is less than two. The time is set to be short. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of complete loss, it is set so that the variable display time of the symbol becomes shorter as the number of specific holdings increases.

  After deriving the fluctuation display time, in step S1115, a complete deviation fluctuation pattern and a complete deviation fluctuation pattern command indicating the fluctuation display time are set. That is, in the case of the complete deviation, unlike the case of the big hit and the deviation reach, the complete deviation fluctuation pattern command is set without determining the complete deviation fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS. In step S1109, the variable display time in the case of complete departure is set to the timer for measuring the switching display time of the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display, and the process ends.

  Here, a description will be given of a symbol variation pattern and a display effect on the symbol display device 41 performed in each variation pattern in the present embodiment.

  "Complete deviation fluctuation" is a fluctuation pattern in which the high-speed fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started at once, and the fluctuation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, in the complete deviation fluctuation, the symbol of the upper symbol row Z1 and the symbol of the lower symbol row Z3 do not stop at the same main symbol in any of the activated lines L1 to L5, and the fluctuation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3. A preview character or a reach character is not displayed along with the display. As described above, the complete deviation fluctuation includes a fluctuation pattern performed for 7 seconds, a fluctuation pattern performed for 4 seconds, and a fluctuation pattern performed for 2 seconds.

  In the complete deviation variation performed for 7 seconds, the high-speed variation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 starts simultaneously, the variation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped after 5 seconds, and the variation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped after 6 seconds. After 7 seconds, the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped.

  More specifically, the fluctuation speed of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the elapse of 1 second is a speed at which it is not possible to recognize which symbol has reached the active line (in the present embodiment, the speed is 1 in 0.05 seconds). The variable display of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is started all at once so that the speed at which the variable display for symbols is performed). The high-speed fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is performed until 4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display, and after 4 seconds, the upper symbol row can be recognized so as to recognize which symbol has reached the activated line. The fluctuation speed of Z1 gradually decreases, and after 5 seconds, the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped. Then, the change speed of the lower symbol row Z3 gradually decreases from the timing of the lapse of 5 seconds when the fluctuation display of the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped, so that it is possible to recognize which symbol has reached the activated line. After a second, the fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped. Further, the variation speed of the middle symbol row Z2 gradually decreases so that it is possible to recognize which symbol has reached the active line from the timing of the lapse of 6 seconds when the variation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped, and After a second, the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped.

  In the complete deviation variation performed for 4 seconds, the high-speed variation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is started at once, and the variation display of each symbol row Z1 is stopped all at once after 4 seconds.

  More specifically, the fluctuation speed of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the elapse of 1 second is a speed at which it is not possible to recognize which symbol has reached the active line (in the present embodiment, the speed is 1 in 0.05 seconds). The variable display of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is started all at once so that the speed at which the variable display for symbols is performed). The high-speed fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is performed until 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. The fluctuation speed of Z1 to Z3 gradually decreases, and after 4 seconds, the fluctuation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is stopped at the same time.

  In the complete departure fluctuation performed for two seconds, the high-speed fluctuation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is started all at once, and after two seconds, the fluctuation display of each symbol row Z1 is stopped all at once.

  More specifically, the fluctuation speed of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the elapse of 1 second is a speed at which it is not possible to recognize which symbol has reached the active line (in the present embodiment, the speed is 1 in 0.05 seconds). The variable display of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is started all at once so that the speed at which the variable display for symbols is performed). The high-speed fluctuation of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is performed until 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display, and after 1.5 seconds, it is possible to recognize which symbol has reached the activated line. Thus, the fluctuation speed of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 gradually decreases, and after 2 seconds, the fluctuation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is simultaneously stopped.

  The “reach variation” is the same as a complete deviation variation performed for 7 seconds until the variation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped after 6 seconds, but at this time, the same main symbol is assigned to any of the activated lines L1 to L5. Is stopped and reach occurs, and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is continued even after a lapse of 7 seconds. The reach fluctuation includes “normal reach fluctuation” and “super reach fluctuation”. In the case of a normal reach change, a notice character according to the display mode is displayed with a predetermined probability when a reach occurs, and in the case of a super reach change, a notice character according to the display mode when a reach occurs. Is always displayed. In addition, in the case of the normal reach change, the notice character may be displayed, but the reach character is not displayed thereafter, and in the case of the super reach change, at a predetermined timing after the notice character is displayed. The reach character corresponding to the display mode and the reach line is displayed. Furthermore, the variation display mode of the middle symbol row Z2 after the occurrence of the reach differs between the normal reach variation and the super reach variation.

  In the case of “normal reach fluctuation”, the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed so as to fluctuate so that the “1” symbol passes through the middle line L2 (that is, reaches the left line L1) at the reach occurrence timing, and thereafter, any of the active lines is displayed. The symbols are variably displayed at a constant speed (in this embodiment, a speed at which one symbol is variably displayed in 0.5 seconds) in which it is possible to recognize whether the symbol has arrived. Then, when the preset stop symbol reaches the left line L1 at the timing after the symbol “1” again reaches the middle line L2, the variable display is stopped.

  In the case of “super reach variation”, the middle symbol row Z2 is the same as the normal reach variation from the time when the “1” symbol passes through the middle line L2 until the “7” symbol passes through the middle line L2 at the reach occurrence timing. Displayed fluctuating with speed. That is, the symbols are variably displayed at a constant speed (in this embodiment, a speed at which one symbol is variably displayed in 0.5 seconds) so that it is possible to recognize which symbol has reached the activated line. Thereafter, a reach character corresponding to the display mode or the reach line appears on the display screen at the timing when the symbol "7" passes through the middle line L2, and the speed of the middle symbol row Z2 is changed at this timing. Specifically, the speed is changed to a speed at which it is not possible to recognize which symbol has reached the activated line (in the present embodiment, a speed at which the fluctuation display of one symbol is performed in 0.05 seconds). After the reach character appears and displayed, the middle symbol row Z2 is variably displayed at the same speed as that before the reach character appeared and displayed again (that is, the speed at which one symbol is variably displayed in 0.5 seconds). You. Then, when the preset stop symbol reaches the left line L1 at a timing after the reach character appears and displayed, the variable display is stopped.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 35, when either of steps S802 and S803 is YES, that is, when the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 is being switched and displayed, the process proceeds to step S807, and the previous fluctuation is performed. It is determined whether or not the switching display time set in the start processing S806 has elapsed. If it is determined that the switching display time has not elapsed, a display color switching process is executed in step S808. By this display color switching process, the switches of the respective light sources are on / off controlled, and the color displayed on the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display is switched. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the timer for determining the switching time is reset in step S903 or step S909 of the specific lamp unit switching start process, and the predetermined time is determined. If the elapsed time has elapsed, the switch of the light source that is currently turned on is controlled to be turned off, a preset flag is checked, and a predetermined light source is controlled to be turned on based on the flag, and the flag is set. Is set and erased. Two types of flags are set, such as a first flag and a second flag, and the light source to be turned on next is determined based on the states of these two types of flags. For example, when the first flag is 0 and the second flag is 1, the switch of the green light source is turned on, and the second flag is erased (both flags are set to 0). If both flags are 0, the switch of the blue light source is turned on, and the first flag is set (the first flag is 1 and the second flag is 0). When the first flag is 1 and the second flag is 0, the switch of the red light source is turned on, the first flag is erased, and the second flag is set (the first flag is 0, The second flag becomes 1). In the specific lamp unit switching start processing, the first flag is erased and the second flag is set after turning on the switch of the red light source. As a result, the color displayed on the specific lamp portion that is currently performing the switching display in the order of red, green, and blue is changed, and the color switching in the above order is repeatedly performed. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed after resetting the timer for determining the switching time, the present process is terminated without performing the on / off control of the light source switch.

  If it is determined in step S807 that the switching display time has elapsed, a switching end process is executed in step S809. This switching end process is a process for turning on the light source of the color to be finally displayed. Specifically, first, the switch of the light source that is currently on is controlled to be off. After that, the display flag set in the previous change start processing is confirmed, and the light source switch corresponding to the display flag is turned on. That is, the switch of the red light source is turned on for a specific jackpot, the switch of the green light source is turned on for a non-specified jackpot, and the switch of the blue light source is turned on for a non-specified jackpot. As a result, the display color according to the result of the jackpot lottery is finally displayed on the specific lamp unit currently performing the switching display. The display color set here is maintained until the next switching start process. After performing the switching end processing, in S810, a change end command indicating that the switching display time has elapsed is set, and the processing ends.

  In addition, the display command set in this specific lamp unit control processing, specifically, the first command or the second command as a sub-display command, the stop symbol command of each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the variation pattern command, the variation end The command is output to the display control device 214 in the external output processing S601 in the above-described normal processing in FIG. More specifically, in displaying the symbols in a variable manner, a sub-display command → variation pattern command → stop symbol command in the upper symbol row Z1 (also referred to as an upper symbol command) → stop symbol command in the middle symbol row Z2 (also referred to as a middle symbol command). ) → Output the command one by one (ie, one every 4 msec) in the order of the stop symbol command (also called the lower symbol command) of the lower symbol column Z3 in the order of the normal processing, and change the display time (switching display). The change end command is output at the timing when the time has elapsed. Further, based on these commands, the display control device 214 displays detailed display contents such as a reach character or the like to be displayed at the time of a jackpot variation (jackpot reach variation) or a missed reach variation, and each symbol sequence Z1 in the case of a completely missed variation. ＺZ3 are determined, the shell character to be variably displayed and its final stop display mode are determined, and the symbol display device 41 is directly controlled for display. As a result, the symbol is fluctuated on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  Here, the processing performed by the display control device 214 when each of the above commands is input will be briefly described.

  When the sub display command is input, the variable display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started, and the variable display of the shell character in the sub display area corresponding to the input sub display command is started. That is, when the first command is input, the shell character in the first sub-display area Ga is variably displayed, and when the second command is input, the shell character in the second sub-display area Gb is variably displayed. That is, the symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner regardless of which sub-display command is input, while the shell character in the sub-display area is displayed when the corresponding sub-display command is input. Only the variable display is performed.

  When a variation pattern command is input, the variation type (big hit variation, out-of-reach variation, complete out-of-variation) and the variation display time of the symbol indicated by the variation pattern command are grasped. Then, based on the grasp result, a detailed display content such as a reach character or the like to be displayed at the time of a jackpot variation (jackpot reach variation) or a missed reach variation, and a stop pattern according to a variation display time in the case of a completely missed variation are determined. I do. If the symbol variation type is not the jackpot variation, the closed state of the shell portion is set as the final stop display mode of the shell character.

  When each stop symbol command is input, the stop symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 to be finally stopped and displayed are grasped. In addition, when the current fluctuation is a large jackpot fluctuation, it is determined whether or not the specific jackpot is generated based on the stop symbol command. Then, in the case of a jackpot change in which a specific jackpot occurs, a state in which the shell portion is completely opened is set as the final stop display mode of the shellfish character. As the final stop display mode, a state in which the shell portion is half opened is set.

  Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S606 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a big hit state. If it is not the big hit state, the process proceeds to step S1202, and it is determined whether or not the big hit change in which the combination of the big hit symbols is finally stopped and displayed is completed. Specifically, the determination is made based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE of the reserved ball storage area and the elapse of the switching display time. If the jackpot fluctuation has not ended, the present process is terminated as it is, and if the jackpot fluctuation has ended, the jackpot state start processing shown in steps S1203 to S1205 is performed. In the big hit state start process, 15 is set to a round counter RC provided in the RAM 503 in step S1203. The round counter RC is a counter for counting the number of times the special winning opening has been opened. After that, in step S1204, 5000 (that is, 10 seconds) is set in a timer for measuring the opening / closing timing for opening / closing the special winning opening, and in the following step S1205, a state transition command is set, and this processing ends. Here, the state transition command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that the state has shifted to the jackpot state, and starts display control to cause the symbol display device 41 to display an opening moving image indicating that the state has shifted to the jackpot state. The set timer value is decremented by one every time a timer interrupt process is performed, that is, every 2 msec.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is the big hit state in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1206 to perform a special winning opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the special winning opening.

  In the special winning opening opening / closing process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 42, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening is being opened. Specifically, the determination is made based on the excitation state of the special winning opening solenoid. If the special winning opening is not being opened, it is determined in step S1302 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0, and in step S1303, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer is 0. When the value of the round counter RC is 0 or when the value of the timer is not 0, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter RC is not 0 and the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1304, and the large winning port solenoid is excited to open the large winning port. In a succeeding step S1305, 0 is set to a winning counter PC for storing the number of game balls winning the big winning opening. After that, in step S1306, 14750 (that is, 29.5 seconds) is set in the timer, and an open command is set in step S1307, and the process ends. As a result, the special winning opening is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Here, the release command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that the special winning opening has been opened, and displays a moving image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 while the special winning opening is open. Start control.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the special winning opening is open, the process advances to step S1308 to determine whether the timer value is 0. If the value of the timer is not 0, it is determined in step S1309 whether or not a game ball has won a large winning opening. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a winning detection signal indicating a game ball winning has been received from the special winning opening relay board 227. If the winning detection signal has not been received, the present process is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is received, the value of the winning counter PC is incremented by 1 in step S1310, and it is determined in step S1311 whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is 10. This processing ends.

  If the value of the timer is 0 in step S1308, or if the value of the winning counter PC is 10 in step S1311, it means that the special winning opening closing condition has been satisfied. In such a case, the special winning opening solenoid is de-energized to close the special winning opening in step S1312. In the following step S1313, the value of the round counter RC is decremented by 1, and in step S1314, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0. If the value of the round counter RC is not 0, the timer is set to 1000 (ie, 2 seconds) in step S1315, and if the value of the round counter RC is 0, the timer is set to 5000 (ie, 10 seconds) in step S1316. ) Is set. Thereafter, in step S1317, a close command is set, and the process ends. Here, the close command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 214 recognizes that one round has ended, and for example, a video before opening that teaches the number of rounds, etc. for the next round, and an ending video that indicates that the jackpot state has ended. Is started to display on the symbol display device 41.

  After the special winning opening opening / closing process, it is determined in step S1207 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is 0, and in step S1208, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer is 0. Then, if at least one of the value of the round counter RC and the value of the timer is not 0, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the values of the round counter RC and the timer are 0, the process proceeds to step S1209 to perform a jackpot state end process for terminating the jackpot state. Therefore, in the state of the big hit, the continuous opening of the special winning opening of the number set in the round counter RC (that is, 15 times) is allowed.

  After performing the jackpot state end processing, state transition processing is performed in steps S1210 to S1212. That is, in step S1210, it is determined whether the specific flag is set. If the specific flag is set, it means that a specific jackpot has occurred. Therefore, the process advances to step S1211 to perform a high-probability state transition process in which the subsequent game state is set to a high-probability state, and the process ends. . If the specific flag is not set, it means that a non-specific jackpot has occurred. Therefore, in step S1212, a normal state transition process for setting the subsequent game state to a normal state is performed, and the process ends. .

  Here, the relationship between the switching mode of the color displayed on the specific lamp unit, the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 41, and the variable display of the shell character in each of the sub-display areas Ga and Gb is described in the first specific lamp unit 47. This will be described below using FIG. 43 as an example. FIG. 43 (a) shows the variable display states of the upper, middle and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3 of the symbol display device 41, the variable display states of the shell character in each of the sub-display areas Ga and Gb, and the first specific lamp. FIG. 43B shows a detailed state of switching control of the color displayed on the first specific lamp section 47. Note that FIG. 43 shows a pattern in which a jackpot does not occur in the previous switching display and a specific jackpot occurs in the current game, but in other patterns, only the colors displayed first and last are different. The basic switching mode is the same.

  First, at the timing of t0, the main control device 271 starts switching control of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 by controlling on / off of the LED disposed in the first specific lamp unit 47. At the same time, a display command is output to the display control device 214. Then, based on the display command, the display control device 214 starts the variable display of each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and also starts the variable display of the shell character in the first sub-display area Ga. The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled. However, the variable display of the shell character in the second sub-display area Gb is not started. Thus, the variable display of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the variable display of the shell character in the first sub display area Ga, and the switching display of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 are performed. It will be started. Thereafter, the display control device 214 independently controls the display of the symbol display device 41, so that the variable display of the upper symbol column Z1 is stopped at the timing of t1, and the variable display of the lower symbol column Z3 is stopped at the timing of t2. Further, the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped at the timing of t3. During this time, the main control device 271 continuously controls the switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 by turning on and off the switches of the respective light sources of the LEDs arranged in the first specific lamp unit 47. Is going. Specifically, the first specific lamp unit 47 displays the respective colors in the order of red, green, and blue for a predetermined time, and the colors displayed in the order are repeatedly switched. Then, at the timing t4 at which the switching display time set in the fluctuation start process has elapsed, the main control device 271 controls the switch of the green light source of the LED provided in the first specific lamp unit 47 to be turned off, and further switches the red light source. By turning on the switch, a process for ending the switching of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed, and a change end command is transmitted to the display control device 214. Upon receiving the change end command, the display control device 214 causes the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1 to Z3 to be finally stopped and displayed, and ends the change display of the shell character in the first sub-display area Ga. The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled. As a result, at the timing of t4, the symbol variation display on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, the variation display of the shell character in the first sub-display area Ga, and the color switching display displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 are performed. All will be terminated. At the timing of t4, the predetermined time has not elapsed since the green color was displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47, but since the switching display time has elapsed, the switch of the green light source is not restricted by the switching display time. The switch is turned off and the switch of the red light source is turned on. This ON state of the switch of the red light source is continued until the next game round is started, more specifically, until the next switching display is started.

  The relationship between the color switching mode displayed on the second specific lamp unit 48, the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 41, and the shell character variation display on each of the sub-display areas Ga and Gb is described in the first sub-display area Ga. This is the same as the case of the first specific lamp section 47 except that the shell character in the second sub-display area Gb is displayed in a fluctuating manner instead of the shell character. In addition, the switching of the display color of the second specific lamp unit 48 is performed under the same control as that of the first specific lamp unit 47.

  Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the payout control device 311. This main processing is started by a reset at the time of power-on.

  First, in step S1401, an initial setting process accompanying power-on is executed. More specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S1402, the process waits until a payout permission command transmitted from main controller 271 is received. When the payout permission command is received, the process proceeds to step S1403 to permit RAM access, and sets an external interrupt vector in step S1404.

  After that, a data backup process is performed on the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S1405, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed, and in subsequent step S1406, it is determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. I do. In step S1407, a RAM determination value is calculated, and in subsequent step S1408, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 513. The validity of the backup can be determined based on whether the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 is correctly stored.

  If the RAM erase switch 323 has been pressed, the flow shifts to RAM initialization processing (steps S1415 to S1418). Similarly, when the power-off occurrence information is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process similarly proceeds to the initialization processing of the RAM 513 (steps S1415 to S1418). . That is, in step S1415, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in step S1416, initialization processing of the RAM 513 is executed. In step S1417, the CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S1418, interruption permission is set, and the flow advances to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, when the RAM erasure switch 323 is not pressed, the power supply interruption information is set, and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal, and the power recovery Execute processing (processing at the time of power-off recovery). That is, in step S1409, the stack pointer before the power shutdown is restored, and in step S1410, the information of the occurrence of the power shutdown is cleared. In step S1411, the CPU peripheral devices are initialized, and in step S1412, the used registers are restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S1413 and S1414, the interrupt permission / non-permission is restored to the state before the power was turned off, and then the address returns to the address before the power was turned off.

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

  In FIG. 45, in step S1501, a command from the main control device 271 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1502, the launch permission is set for the launch control device 312. In step S1503, the state return switch 321 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S1504, setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full release state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 16. In other words, the full state of the lower plate 16 is determined based on the detection signal of the lower plate full switch, and when the lower plate is full, the setting of the lower plate full state is executed. Then, the lower plate full state release state is set. In step S1505, setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state is executed according to a change in the state of the tank ball. That is, the tank ball absence switch is determined by the detection signal of the tank ball absence switch, and when the tank ball is not present, the setting of the tank ball absence state is executed. Execute the settings.

  Thereafter, in step S1506, it is determined whether or not there is a state to be notified.

  In steps S1507 to S1509, a prize ball payout process is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not in the payout disabled state and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1501 is not 0 (NO in steps S1507 and S1508), the process proceeds to step S1509, and a prize shown in FIG. The ball control process starts. If the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (either step S1507 or S1508 is YES), the process proceeds to the loan ball payout process in steps S1510 to S1512.

  In the loan ball dispensing process, if the lending ball is not in the dispensable state and a lending ball dispensing request has been received from the card unit (step S1510 is NO, S1511 is YES), the process proceeds to step S1512 and is shown in FIG. The rental ball control process described later is started. If the borrowed ball cannot be paid out or the borrowed ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1510 or NO in S1511), the subsequent ball removal processing is executed.

  In step S1513, the state return switch 321 is checked to determine that the ball is not in the ball-pulling disabled state and that the ball-pulling operation is not started, and the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball-pulling process. In subsequent step S1514, control of vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the top of the main payout control process.

  Here, in the prize ball control processing shown in FIG. 46, in step S1601, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In the following step S1602, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1603, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the flow advances to step S1604 to determine whether or not the game balls are normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1605, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1606, and it is determined whether or not the count of the game balls by the payout count switch has reached the total number of prize balls and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1607, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  In the loaned ball control process shown in FIG. 47, in step S1701, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the loaned ball payout. In the following step S1702, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1703, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute a retry process, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1704, and it is determined whether or not the game balls are normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1705, in which the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  Further, if the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1706, and it is determined whether or not the count of the game balls by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of loaned balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1707, and thereafter, the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  When a game ball is won in the upper working port 33a, each counter value is stored in the first specific lamp section holding area Ra on the condition that the number of stored memories is less than 4, and the game is stored in the lower working port 33b. When the ball is won, each counter value is stored in the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb on condition that the number of retained memories is less than four, which leads to disadvantage for the player. Opportunities can be reduced, and opportunities that lead to disadvantages of the game hall can be reduced. In other words, the player can hold and store up to eight counter values, so that even though the game ball has passed through the operating port, it is not possible to perform a lottery based on the result. Opportunities for profit can be reduced. Further, even if the number of reserved memories corresponding to one of the working ports reaches four, if the number of reserved memories corresponding to the other working port does not reach four, the game ball is stored in the other working port. It is considered that the player fires a game ball while expecting that the player will win. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation of the amusement arcade, and it is possible to reduce the occurrence of an opportunity leading to a disadvantage of the amusement arcade.

  Indeed, if the number of game balls winning the operation port can be held up to, for example, 10 or more, it is possible to suppress a decrease in opportunities for players to actively participate in the game. Become. However, in a pachinko machine, the number of games that can be held when a game ball wins an operating port is restricted to, for example, a maximum of four, so that the number of games that can be held cannot be increased any more.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is won in the upper operation port 33a, the first specific lamp portion 47 is switched and displayed and a maximum of four pieces can be held, and the game ball is stored in the lower operation port 33b. When the player wins, the second specific lamp section 48 is switched and displayed, and a maximum of four lamps can be held. As a result, in a pachinko machine in which the upper limit is set for the number of pieces that can be held, five or more winnings can be held as a result, and it is possible to reduce the occurrence of an opportunity that leads to disadvantages for the player, Can be reduced.

  A jackpot determination is performed using the counter value stored in either the first specific lamp unit reserved area Ra or the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb, and the other specific lamp unit is switched and displayed while the other specific lamp unit is switched and displayed. The configuration is such that switching display of the lamp section is not performed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a problem that a player is confused. If the configuration is such that the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is performed while the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is being performed, which switching display should be confirmed, which one of the operating ports should be checked. This is because there is a concern that the player may not be able to grasp whether the switching display or the changing display of the symbol is being performed based on the winning, and the player may be confused.

  Each counter value is stored in a different specific lamp unit holding area when the game ball is won in the upper operation port 33a and when the game ball is won in the lower operation port 33b. In the case of a configuration in which each counter value is moved to the execution area in the order in which the balls have won, if the configuration is such that the variable display time is determined based on the number of storages held in each specific lamp unit holding area, the player can display the symbols in a variable display There is a concern about the possibility of feeling strange.

  Here, it is assumed that the result of the jackpot determination based on the respective counter values stored in the first specific lamp unit holding area is out of range and completely out of range. At this time, if the number of reserved storages in the first specific lamp unit reserved area is three and the number of reserved storages in the second specific lamp unit reserved area is one, the first specific lamp unit reserved area is used. If the configuration is such that the fluctuation display time is determined on the basis of the number of reserved storages, the complete departure fluctuation ends in a short time. On the other hand, in the next switching start process, a jackpot determination is performed based on the respective counter values stored in the second specific lamp unit holding area. Despite the fact that there are three reserved memories in the reserved area, a complete departure change is performed for a long time. As described above, if the variable display time is determined based on the number of stored memories in each specific lamp unit reserved area, there is a concern that the player may feel uncomfortable with the variable display of symbols. This is more remarkable in a configuration in which symbols are displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41 in a variable manner, regardless of which one of the specific lamp units 47 and 48 is switched and displayed.

  Therefore, the above-mentioned concern can be suitably solved by adopting a configuration in which the variable display time in the case of complete departure is determined based on the sum of the number of reserved memories of the specific lamp unit reserved areas Ra and Rb. In addition, this also leads to a reduction in the period in which the number of reserved memories in the specific lamp unit reserved areas Ra and Rb has reached the upper limit. Therefore, it is possible to preferably reduce the occurrence of the opportunity that leads to the disadvantage of the player, and to preferably reduce the occurrence of the opportunity that leads to the disadvantage of the game hall. Can be avoided.

  Common areas for storing the specific lamp section holding areas Ra and Rb for storing the respective counter values when a game ball wins in each of the operation ports 33a and 33b, and the order of winning the game balls to each operation port. By providing the reservation area CR separately, it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the RAM 503. If the winning order is also stored in each of the specific lamp section holding areas Ra and Rb, it is necessary to newly provide a 1-byte area for storing the winning order in each storage area. The storage capacity of the areas Ra and Rb increases by 4 bytes. There is a concern about such an increase in the storage capacity of the RAM 503. A configuration having three or more specific lamp section holding areas, that is, a configuration having three or more specific lamp sections, or a 5 This is more remarkable when a configuration in which more than one item can be held is used. On the other hand, when the common holding area CR is separately provided, the winning order can be stored with only one byte in the configuration including two holding areas for the specific lamp section as in the present embodiment, and the specific lamp section can be stored. Even if the configuration has three or more reserved areas, the winning order can be stored in 2 bytes if the reserved area for the specific lamp section is 4 or less, and 3 bytes if the reserved area for the specific lamp section is 8 or less. Therefore, by separately providing the common holding area CR, it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity of the RAM 503.

  In the case of complete departure, the variable display time is determined based on the specific hold number, that is, the variable display time is shortened based on the specific hold number. It is possible to avoid a loss of the game. It is common for a player to play a game while expecting the gaming state to transition to a big hit state. For this reason, the reach effect after reaching the reach is a display effect that enhances the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit. On the other hand, in the case of complete deviation variation, the symbol of the upper symbol row Z1 and the symbol of the lower symbol row Z3 do not stop at any of the activated lines L1 to L5 because they do not stop at the same main symbol. No notice character or reach character is displayed in conjunction with the variation display of ~ Z3. Therefore, by changing the variable display time based on the number of specific holds in the case of complete deviations rather than in the case of jackpot fluctuations and reach fluctuations, the number of stored storages in one specific lamp section reserved area is limited to the upper limit. It is possible to reduce the chance that the display effect prepared for a long time will be performed in the situation where the pattern has been reached for a long period of time, and to prevent the display effect prepared in a special manner from being wasted.

  In the case where the number of specific suspensions is four, the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation is reduced from 7 seconds to 4 seconds in the normal state, and the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation from 7 seconds in the high probability state. The configuration was shortened to 2 seconds. When the number of specific holdings is four, it is possible that the number of storages held in one of the specific lamp unit holding areas has reached the upper limit. Therefore, in such a case, the change display time of the complete departure change is made shorter than 7 seconds (that is, the change display time when the specific hold number is 0), so that the number of storages held in one specific lamp section holding area is reduced. It is possible to prevent the complete deviation from being performed over a long period of time despite reaching the upper limit, and it is possible to appropriately suppress the occurrence of an opportunity to reduce the necessity of performing an active game. Becomes

  When the gaming state is the normal state, if the number of specific holdings is three or more, the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation is shortened to the fluctuation display time shorter than 7 seconds, so that the first specific lamp part holding area Ra. Can be reduced when the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit. For example, when the number of stored memories in the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra is three and the complete deviation change is performed for 7 seconds, the player can perform a maximum of eleven pieces during the complete deviation change. While the game ball can be fired, when the number of retained memories in the first specific lamp section retaining area Ra is three and the complete deviation is performed for 4 seconds, the player performs the complete deviation and performs the complete deviation. This is because only six game balls can be fired at a time. In addition, with this configuration, even if the number of storages held in the first specific lamp section holding area Ra reaches four during the complete off-going change, complete off for a long time thereafter It is possible to reduce the chances of the change.

  In the case where the gaming state is the high probability state, if the number of specific holdings is two or more, the fluctuation display time of the complete departure fluctuation is reduced to the fluctuation display time shorter than 7 seconds, so that the second specific lamp part holding area. It is possible to reduce the chance that the number of reserved storages of Rb reaches the upper limit. In the high probability state, the electric accessory 33c is opened for 5 seconds or until four game balls are won, so when the electric accessory 33c is opened, many game balls continue to win in the lower working opening 33b. Easier to do. For this reason, for example, when the complete departure change is performed for 7 seconds under the situation where the number of specific reservations is two, there is a good possibility that the number of storages reserved in the second specific lamp part reservation area Rb reaches the upper limit. is there.

  When the number of specific suspensions is 5 or more in the normal state and 4 or more in the high-probability state, the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation is further reduced to 2 seconds. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the chances of complete departure fluctuation occurring over a long period of time despite the fact that one of the reserved areas for the specific lamp unit has reached the upper limit. In other words, when the specific number of holdings is equal to or more than the above number, it is highly likely that the number of storages held in the first specific lamp unit holding area Ra has reached the upper limit under the normal state, and the state is under the high probability state. This is because there is a high possibility that the number of reserved memories in the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb has reached the upper limit.

  A variable display time table in which the correspondence between the specific hold number and the variable display time is determined for each game state is prepared, and the variable display time in the case of complete deviation is determined based on the variable display time table. . With this configuration, the processing configuration is not complicated in the present embodiment in which the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation is determined based on the sum total of the number of reserved memories of the specific lamp unit reserved areas Ra and Rb. The variable display time can be determined.

  The present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the lower working port 33b is provided with the electric accessory 33c composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces, but the electric accessory 33c may not be provided. That is, similarly to the upper operation port 33a, the configuration is such that the ease of winning a game ball does not change regardless of the game state. Even in the case of such a configuration, the number of counter values that can be held and stored can be increased to eight, so that it is possible to reduce the possibility of causing a disadvantage to the player and to reduce the disadvantage of the game hall. Can be reduced.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the upper working port 33a and the lower working port 33b are arranged vertically, but, for example, the left working port is provided on the left of the variable display unit 35 and the right working port of the variable display unit 35 is provided. The right working port may be provided on the other side, and the position where the plurality of working ports are arranged is arbitrary. When the operation ports are provided on both the left and right sides of the variable display unit 35, when the game balls are fired so that the game balls win one of the operation ports and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit, the other operation is performed. This is because the game ball may be fired so that the game ball wins in the mouth. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game hall from suffering disadvantages while suppressing the player from suffering disadvantages. In addition, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an opportunity to reduce the necessity of performing an active game of firing a game ball so that the game ball wins an operating port.

  (C) In the above embodiment, three prize balls are paid out when the upper working port 33a is won, and five prize balls are paid out when the lower working port 33b is won. However, a configuration in which more prize balls are paid out when the player wins the upper working port 33a than when the player wins the lower working port 33b, or when any of the working ports 33a and 33b is won. The same number of prize balls may be paid out. That is, the number of prize balls paid out when each operating port is won may be an arbitrary number.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, the game ball can enter the lower working port 33b only when the electric accessory 33c is almost fully opened. However, the lowering by opening and closing the electric accessory 33c. Any configuration may be used as long as the ease with which a game ball can enter the side operating port 33b changes. In other words, the configuration may be such that the game ball can enter the lower working port 33b when the electric accessory 33c is in the closed state.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, the variation display time of the complete departure variation is shortened when the specific hold number is a predetermined number. Alternatively or additionally, when the specific hold number is the predetermined number, The configuration may be such that the fluctuation display time of the jackpot fluctuation or the fluctuation display time of the reach fluctuation is shortened. However, the period from the time of reaching to the time when the middle symbol row Z2 stops is a period in which the player expects to have the largest jackpot among passively participating in the game. Therefore, when shortening the fluctuation display time of the jackpot fluctuation or the reach fluctuation, it is desirable to shorten the time during which the high-speed fluctuation is performed before reaching the reach.

  (F) The configuration may be such that the variable display time becomes shorter as the number of specific suspensions increases. For example, eight patterns of 8 seconds, 7 seconds, 6 seconds, 5 seconds, 4 seconds, 3 seconds, 2 seconds, and 1 second are prepared as the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation, and when the number of specific holdings is 0, 8 patterns are set. In this case, the variation display time is shortened as the number of specific suspensions increases, such that complete deviation variation for a second is performed, and when the number of specific suspensions is 1, complete deviation variation for 7 seconds is performed.

  (G) In the above-described embodiment, a variable display time table in which the correspondence between the specific hold number and the variable display time is determined is prepared, and the variable display time of the completely deviated change is determined based on the variable display time table. The configuration is changed, but the configuration is changed. A predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds) is set in advance as the completely deviated basic fluctuation display time, and a subtraction time table is prepared in which the correspondence between the specific hold number and the subtraction time is determined. Then, in the case of performing a complete deviation fluctuation, the fluctuation display time is shortened by subtracting a subtraction time corresponding to the specific hold number from the predetermined time. It is apparent that such a configuration has the same operation and effect as the above embodiment. In such a configuration, if a time shorter than the time during which each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 fluctuates at a high speed is set as the subtraction time, the fluctuation display is performed not only when complete fluctuations occur but also when jackpot fluctuations and reach fluctuations are performed. Time can be reduced. In a configuration having only one type of subtraction time, only the subtraction time need be stored without preparing a subtraction time table.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of specific reservations is four, if the game state is the normal state, a complete departure for 4 seconds is performed. However, when the number of specific reservations is four, In the same manner as in the case of five or more, a configuration may be employed in which complete deviation variation for two seconds is performed. If the number of specific suspensions read out in step S1112 of the variation pattern determination process is four, this means that the number of specific suspensions at the time when the previous symbol variation display was completed was five. This means that the respective counter values are held and stored in both the specific lamp section holding areas Ra and Rb, and there is a possibility that the holding number of one specific lamp section holding area has reached the upper limit. Conceivable. Therefore, when the number of specific holdings is four or more, the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation is set to the shortest fluctuation display time irrespective of the game state, so that the number of stored memories of each specific lamp part holding area is reduced. It is possible to prevent the complete departure fluctuation from being performed for a long time under the situation where the upper limit has been reached.

  If the upper limit number that can be held and stored in the first specific lamp unit holding area is different from the upper limit number that can be held and held in the second specific lamp unit holding area, the specific holding number read in step S1112 is larger than the holding number. If the number is equal to or more than the upper limit number on the side, the shortest change display time may be determined as the change display time of the complete deviation change regardless of the game state. For example, when the upper limit of the number of reserved memories in the first specific lamp unit reserved area Ra is 4, and the upper limit of the number of reserved memories in the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb is 2, the specific reserved read in step S1112. If the number is four or more, the fluctuation display time of the complete deviation fluctuation is set to 2 seconds regardless of the gaming state.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, in the case of complete deviation fluctuation, the fluctuation display time is determined based on the specific hold number when starting the fluctuation display, but instead or additionally, the fluctuation display time is determined. It is also possible to provide a grasping means for grasping the number of specific suspensions in the middle, and to reduce the remaining time of the currently displayed variable display when the number of specific suspensions becomes a predetermined number (for example, 7) or more.

  (J) In the above-described embodiment, the holding lamps 44a and 44b corresponding to the specific lamp unit holding areas Ra and Rb are provided. Instead, the holding lamp corresponding to the specific holding number, that is, each holding lamp 44a and 44b is provided. A configuration may also be adopted in which a holding lamp corresponding to the sum of the number of storages held in the specific lamp unit holding areas Ra and Rb is provided. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is desirable to indicate to the player which of the operation ports is to win the game ball to obtain the respective counter values. For example, if four holding lamps are lit, and this is based on the fact that the number of storages held in the first specific lamp unit holding area is 4, even if the upper operating port wins a game ball, the holding lamps are turned on. Is not lit, and there is a concern that the player may feel uncomfortable and may cause disadvantage to the player. As a configuration for suggesting to the player the number of reserved memories in the reserved area for each specific lamp unit, for example, when each counter value is stored in the reserved area for the first specific lamp unit, the reserved lamp is displayed in red, and the second lamp is displayed. When each counter value is stored in the reserved area for the specific lamp unit, a configuration is considered in which the reserved lamp is displayed in blue.

  (K) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the counter value is obtained from the same counter C1 to C3 even if the game ball has won any of the operating ports. However, the configuration is such that the counter value is obtained from a different counter. Is also good. For example, two jackpot counters are prepared, and when a game ball wins in the upper working port, a counter value is obtained from one jackpot counter, and when a game ball wins in the lower working port, the other jackpot counter is obtained. To acquire the counter value from At this time, each jackpot counter may have a configuration in which the jackpot probability is the same and the jackpot counter value is different, or a configuration in which the jackpot probability is the same and the jackpot counter value and the counter size are different. good.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the holding lamp 44 is controlled by the main control device 271. However, the holding lamp 44 may be controlled by the display control device 214, or may be controlled by the audio lamp control device 272. Needless to say. In particular, in a configuration in which the hold lamp is displayed on a part of the symbol display device (display screen), the display control device may control the display of the hold lamp.

  (M) In the above-described embodiment, the specific lamp unit holding areas Ra and Rb and the common holding area CR are separately provided. It is also possible to provide a winning order storage area for storing the winning order to the 33b. However, in such a configuration, it is necessary to provide a 1-byte winning order storage area in each of the first area to the fourth area, and it is necessary to prepare an 8-byte storing area for storing the winning order. Occurs. For this reason, it is necessary to secure an additional storage area of 7 bytes as compared with the above-described embodiment in which the winning order is stored in the 1-byte common holding area CR, and there is a concern that the storage capacity of the RAM 503 may be reduced. You.

  (N) In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved memories of each specific lamp unit reserved area Ra, Rb is four, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Even if the above configuration is applied to a gaming machine in which the upper limit of the number of stored storages in the holding area is limited to, for example, eight, the number of stored storages can be increased to 16 as a result. The same operation and effect as the embodiment can be obtained. Further, the configuration may be such that the upper limit of the number of reserved memories of the specific lamp section reserved areas Ra and Rb is different. For example, the upper limit of the number of reserved storages of the first specific lamp unit reserved area Ra may be four, and the upper limit of the number of reserved storages of the second specific lamp unit reserved area Rb may be three.

  (O) In the above embodiment, the first specific lamp unit 47 and the second specific lamp unit 48 are arranged above the display screen of the symbol display device 41. However, they are arranged at other positions. Configuration. For example, a configuration in which the first specific lamp unit 47 and the second specific lamp unit 48 are disposed near the out port 36 may be employed.

  (P) In the above embodiment, the switching display of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 is completed after the variable display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is completed. However, the configuration may be such that the switching display of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 or the second specific lamp unit 48 ends at the same time as the change display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 ends.

  (Q) In the above-described embodiment, the color of the color displayed on the first specific lamp unit 47 is switched by repeatedly displaying the order of red, green, and blue. Is also good. For example, a configuration in which the three colors are randomly displayed may be employed.

  (R) In the above-described embodiment, the first specific lamp unit 47 and the second specific lamp unit 48 are provided separately from the symbol display device 41 for performing variable display of symbols, but the main control device 271 uses the symbol display device 41. Are directly displayed, and if the identification information as a substitute for each of the specific lamp units 47 and 48 is variably displayed on the display screen, the specific lamp units 47 and 48 need not be provided. To explain the above embodiment as an example, the shell character in the first sub-display area is displayed in a variable manner when the player wins the upper working port, and the shell character in the second sub-display area is displayed when the player wins the lower working port. If the main control device controls the display of the symbol display device so as to change the display, the two specific lamp portions are unnecessary.

  (S) In the above embodiment, the first sub display area Ga and the second sub display area Gb are set at the lower left corner and the lower right corner of the display screen G, and the switching display of the first specific lamp section 47 is performed. Is performed, the shell character in the first sub-display area Ga is variably displayed, and when the switching display of the second specific lamp section 48 is performed, the shell character in the second sub-display area Gb is variably displayed. The sub-display areas Ga and Gb may not be provided. In other words, the configuration is such that the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the shellfish characters are variably displayed without partitioning the display screen.

  The shellfish character itself need not be displayed in a variable manner. With this configuration, it is not necessary to output a sub display command from the main control device 271 to the display control device 214, so that the number of commands can be reduced.

  (T) In the above embodiment, when the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed, the shell character in the first sub display area Ga is variably displayed, and the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is performed. Although the configuration is such that the shell character in the second sub-display area Gb is variably displayed, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and it is possible to easily grasp through the display screen which specific lamp unit is being switched and displayed. Is fine.

  For example, the symbols (the symbol itself or the symbol display) of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 that are variably displayed when the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed and when the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is performed. (Color) or a background image corresponding to a specific lamp portion to be switched and displayed. Alternatively, a plurality of symbol display devices 41 are provided, and the display device on which the symbol variation display is performed is different between the case where the switching display of the first specific lamp unit 47 is performed and the case where the switching display of the second specific lamp unit 48 is performed. It is good also as composition.

  (U) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the special winning opening is opened and closed a total of 15 times when the state shifts to the jackpot state.

  (V) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed in such a manner as to be scrolled in the left-right direction has been described. Needless to say, a configuration may be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which three symbol columns are variably displayed, and may be a configuration in which two symbol columns are variably displayed or a configuration in which four or more symbol columns are variably displayed.

  (W) In the above-described embodiment, the main symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 are arranged in descending order, and the main symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged in ascending order. Instead, the main symbols of the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 may be arranged in descending order, and the main symbols of the middle symbol row Z2 may be arranged in ascending order. In other words, it is only necessary that the arrangement of the main symbols in at least one symbol row be the symbol array in the reverse order to the other symbol rows.

  (X) In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the “4” symbol is arranged between the “9” symbol and the “1” symbol in the middle symbol row Z2, but the “4” symbol need not be arranged. In addition, a configuration in which specific symbols and non-specific symbols are not alternately arranged may be employed, and a configuration in which a sub symbol is not arranged between a specific symbol and a non-specific symbol may be employed.

  (Y) In the above embodiment, the sub display command and the variation pattern command are separately output to the display control device 214. However, which specific lamp section is switched and displayed (which sub display area Is displayed, and a change pattern command indicating a change display pattern of a symbol and a change display time is output to the display control device 214. For example, the variation pattern command is configured to indicate which specific lamp unit is to be switched and displayed, and to include a first identification number indicating a variation pattern of a symbol and a second identification number indicating a variation display time. More specifically, when outputting a fluctuation pattern command of a 2-byte instruction, a 2-bit operation number indicating which specific lamp section is to be switched and displayed, and a 6-bit operation number indicating a symbol fluctuation pattern are used. A 1-byte instruction as the first identification number and a 1-byte instruction as the second identification number indicating the fluctuation display time constitute a fluctuation pattern command.

  When outputting the variation pattern command to the display control device 214, the first flag and the second flag are set in steps S904 and S911 in the above embodiment, and the variation pattern command is set (for example, step S1010). Then, a variation pattern command is set based on the flag, the variation pattern of the symbol, and the variation display time.

  (Z) In the above embodiment, the sub-display command, the variation pattern command, the stop symbol command of each symbol sequence Z1 to Z3, and the variation end command are output to the display control device 214 as display commands. The present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, it may be configured to output a jackpot type command instead of each stop symbol command. Even in the case of such a configuration, if the display control device 214 is configured to determine the stop symbol of each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 based on the content of the jackpot type command, the same operation and effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. Can play.

  (A1) In the above embodiment, the main control device 271 outputs the change end command to the display control device 214 at the timing when the change display time has elapsed. However, the change end command may not be output. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern command indicating the fluctuation display time is output, the display control device 214 can grasp the fluctuation display time, so that the elapse of the fluctuation display time determined by the main control device 271 without outputting the fluctuation end command. This is because it is possible to achieve harmony between the timing and the symbol change display end timing.

  (A2) In the above embodiment, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type counter C2 (C2a in the second embodiment) used for determining the jackpot type are separately provided. The jackpot type counter C2 (C2a in the second embodiment) may not be provided. That is, based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1, it is determined whether or not a hit has occurred and whether a specific hit or a non-specific hit has occurred.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the two random number values of “337,673” which are the big hits under the normal state are given. Therefore, first, if the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is any one of “337, 673”, it is determined to be a hit, and thereafter, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is checked again, and if it is “337”, it is determined to be a specific hit. , "673", it is determined to be a non-specific hit.

  Alternatively, the configuration is such that if it is “337”, it is determined to be a specific hit, if “673”, it is determined to be a non-specific hit, and if it is any other value, it is determined to be out of place. That is, the determination of the hit or miss and the determination of the hit type may be performed in one process.

  (A3) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine that shifts to the jackpot state as the special game state when a specific jackpot occurs and then shifts to the high probability state as the specific game state has been described. It may be configured to shift to a game state other than the probability state. For example, the special game state shifts to a jackpot state in which eight rounds of winning opening and closing are performed, and then the specific game state shifts to a second jackpot state in which seven rounds of winning opening and closing are performed. That is, the pachinko machine may be different in the number of times of opening and closing the special winning opening between the specific jackpot and the non-specific jackpot. Alternatively, although the jackpot probability does not increase as the specific gaming state, the switching display time of the accessory lamp unit 49 is shortened, or the opening time and the number of times of opening the electric accessory provided in the operating port device 33 are increased. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the state shifts to a high-probability-of-principles operating state.

  In addition, the specific game state may be changed to a game state in which the degree of advantage of the player differs between a specific jackpot and a non-specific jackpot. For example, in the case of a specific jackpot, the state shifts to the high probability state, and in the case of a non-specific jackpot, the state does not shift to the high probability state, but shifts to the accessory high probability operation state until a predetermined number of fluctuation display is performed. Good. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot, the state shifts to the high probability state until the symbol change display is performed 100 times, and in the case of a non-specific jackpot, the pattern shifts to the high probability state until the symbol change display is performed 30 times. Is also good. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot, the state shifts to the high probability state in which the winning probability is increased by 10 times from the normal game state until the symbol change display is performed 100 times, and in the case of a non-specific jackpot, the symbol change display is performed 100 times It may be configured to shift to the high probability state in which the winning probability is doubled from the normal game state until the game is performed. It goes without saying that the number of games in which the high-principal-potential-operation state continues may be different between the specific jackpot and the non-specific jackpot, and it is needless to say that these may be combined.

  As described above, in the case of a non-specific hit, the game shifts from the normal game state to the first game state more advantageous to the player, and in the case of the specific hit, the game is more advantageous to the player than in the non-specific hit (first game state). Any configuration that shifts to the second game state is acceptable.

  (A4) In the above embodiment, the main control device 271 is configured to determine the stop symbol, the symbol variation pattern, and the reach type in each symbol column Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41. You may. For example, a configuration in which the main control device 271 determines only the stop symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 without determining the symbol variation pattern and the reach type, and the display control device 214 determines the symbol variation pattern and the reach type. It may be. Also in such a configuration, if the display control device 214 can derive a symbol variation pattern based on the stopped symbols and the variable display time of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 determined by the main control device 271, the same as in the above-described embodiment. It is clear that it has an effect. Alternatively, the main controller 271 may determine only the variable display time, and the display controller 214 may determine the stop symbols, symbol variation patterns, and reach types of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3.

  (A5) The display control device 214 is configured to directly receive the display command transmitted from the main control device 271 and control the display of the symbol display device 41. However, the display control device 214 controls the command transmitted from the main control device 271. May be received indirectly. For example, the main controller 271 transmits a display command to the audio lamp controller 272, and the audio lamp controller 272 transmits a control command to the display controller 214 based on the received display command. The display control device 214 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the control command transmitted from the audio lamp control device 272. Alternatively, the main control device 271 transmits a display command to the sub-control device, and the sub-control device transmits a control command to the display control device 214 and the sound lamp control device 272 based on the received display command. The display control device 214 and the sound lamp control device 272 control the symbol display device 41 and the lamps based on the control command transmitted from the sub control device.

  (A6) It goes without saying that the present invention may be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like different from the above embodiment. For example, a first lottery is performed in response to a game ball passing through an operating port, and when the first lottery is won, the special device is in a predetermined open state, and when a game ball enters a specific area of the special device, a big hit occurs. It may be applied to any type of pachinko machine. Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine provided with a storage means for storing and storing award balls to be paid out to a player as virtual game media.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Main body frame, 13 ... Front door frame, 30 ... Game board, 32 ... Variable winning device as variable ball-entering device, 33 ... Operation port device, 33a ... Upper working port as a first working port, 33b Lower working port as a second working port, 33c Electric accessory, 35 Variable display unit, 38 Notch, 41 Symbol design device as a picture display device, 44a: first holding lamp, 44b: second holding lamp, 47: first specific lamp unit as an identification information display device, 48: second specific lamp unit as an identification information display device, 49: accessory lamp unit, 50 ... Rail unit, 91 ... Cylinder lock, 101 ... Window, 214 ... Display control device, 235 ... Bearing bracket, 248 ... Interlocking rod, 271 ... Main control device including determination means, hold storage means, etc., 311 ... Discharge control device .

Claims (1)

Identification information display means for changing and displaying the identification information;
Information acquisition means for acquiring information when the game ball passes through the operating port,
Determining means for determining a hit or miss based on the information obtained by the information obtaining means,
The display control of the identification information display means is performed based on the determination result of the determination means so as to perform a change display of the identification information. Identification information control means;
After the determination result of the determination means is a hit and the final identification display of the specific identification information, a special game state transition means for transitioning the game state to a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state,
In a gaming machine comprising a holding storage means for holding and storing the information obtained by the information obtaining means,
Providing at least a first working port and a second working port as the working port,
A first holding storage unit that holds the information obtained by the information obtaining unit when the game ball passes through the first operating port, with the first predetermined number being an upper limit, as the holding storage unit; A second holding storage means for holding and storing information obtained by the information obtaining means when the game ball passes through the second operating port, up to a plurality of second predetermined numbers as an upper limit,
The determination unit is capable of executing the hit / miss determination using information stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit.
The identification information control means, when the determination by the determination means is performed using the information to be stored in the first storage means, causes the identification information to be changed and displayed, and the storage in the second storage means to be held. In the case where the determination by the determination unit is performed using the information to be performed, while the change display of the identification information is performed, the change display of the identification information is performed. In any of the situation where the information is held and stored and the situation where the information is held and stored in the second holding unit, a new change display of the identification information triggered by the information which is held and held is displayed. Is not to be done,
The gaming machine is
A total number-of-reservations grasping means for grasping the sum total of the number of reserved memories of the respective reserve storage means,
Determining means for determining a change display period until the identification information is finally stopped and displayed based on the determination result of the determination means and the grasping result of the total reserved number grasping means,
The total reserved number grasping means can grasp a first number and a second number larger than the first number,
The determining means is means for enabling the change display period to be determined to be a shorter period than when the total number is held by the total number of holding units when the second number is obtained. Prepared,
The first predetermined number and the second predetermined number are the same,
The total reserved number grasping means can further grasp a third number greater than the second number,
The determination means may include means for enabling the change display period to be determined to be a shorter period than when the total number is held by the total number of hold units when the third number is obtained. And more.
The normal game state has a low probability state and a high probability state in which the probability that the determination result of the determination unit is a hit is set higher than the low probability state,
The third number is the under low probability state More than a few der than the first predetermined number, a game machine, wherein said first predetermined number der Rukoto under the high probability state.

Images