JP6859300B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Conventionally, a slot machine equipped with a reel capable of changing and displaying a symbol by rotating, a reel back lamp capable of illuminating the reel from the back side, and a constant emission luminosity detector for detecting the emission intensity of the reel back lamp. In the above, when a decrease in the emission intensity of a reel back lamp that constantly emits light is detected, a spare reel back lamp is turned on to maintain constant emission (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-326609

However, in Patent Document 1, although constant light emission can be maintained, for example, the brightness of the reel back lamp changes by changing the voltage by the operation of the reel motor (specific electronic component) that rotationally drives the reel. There is a problem that there is a fear of reeling.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing the emission brightness from being changed by the operation of a specific electronic component.

The gaming machine described in means 1
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
With a plurality of first light emitting means (for example, full color LED 149SG811),
A plurality of second light emitting means (for example, white LED149SG810, white LED149SG812, white LED149SG813) different from the first light emitting means.
A power supply means (for example, AC / DC converter 149SG70) capable of supplying a first voltage (for example, DC34V) and
Specific electronic components (for example, solenoids 81 and 82) capable of operating a movable body by being driven by the first voltage, and
The particular electronic component (e.g., a solenoid 81, 82) voltage change has smaller size than said first voltage second voltage due to the operation of the (VDL (DC12V)), can be supplied to generate from the first voltage It is equipped with a second voltage generating means.
The second light emitting means has a longer light emitting state period in which the light emitting state is controlled so that the player can recognize the light emitting means (for example, the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813). The part that is always lit and has a longer light emitting period than the full-color LED 149SG811, which is lit during variable display),
The first light emitting means is driven by being connected in series to the first voltage (for example, a portion in which six full-color LEDs 149SG811 are connected in series to VSL (DC34V) and driven).
The second light emitting means is driven by being connected in series to the second voltage (for example, DC12V) which is a voltage generated from the first voltage and is lower than the first voltage (for example, white LED149SG810, white). A part in which three LEDs 149SG812 and three white LEDs 149SG813 are connected in series to a voltage (DC12V) and driven).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the emission brightness of the second light emitting means having a long light emitting state period from being changed by the operation of the specific electronic component.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The second voltage (VDL (DC12V)) in which the magnitude of the voltage change due to the operation of the specific electronic component (for example, solenoids 81 and 82) is smaller than the first voltage can be generated and supplied from the first voltage. It is characterized by further comprising various voltage stabilizing means (for example, DC / DC converter 149SG71).
According to this feature, the change in the emission brightness of the second light emitting means can be further prevented.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2.
The number of connection terminals of the second light emitting means is smaller than the number of connection terminals of the first light emitting means (for example, the number of terminals of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 is two, and the number of terminals of the full color LED 149SG811 is six. Less part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the wiring pattern of the substrate on which the second light emitting means is mounted from becoming complicated.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3.
The first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are provided together in the specific member in order to make the specific member emit light (for example, the full color LED 149SG811 and the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 are both light emitting display units. Part provided in 149SG400)
The light emitting area of the specific member by the second light emitting means is larger than the light emitting area of the specific member by the first light emitting means (for example, the light emitting area of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 is full color. Area larger than the light emitting area of the edge emitted by LED149SG811)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the change in the emission brightness can be made difficult to be recognized by causing the portion having a large light emitting area to emit light by the second light emitting means and the portion having a small light emitting area to emit light by the first light emitting means.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
The arrangement density, which is the number of light emitting means arranged in the unit light emitting area, is higher in the first light emitting means than in the second light emitting means (for example, the arrangement density (mounting density) of the full-color LED 149SG811 is higher than that of the white LED 149SG810. , White LED149SG812, white LED149SG813 higher than the placement density (mounting density))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by increasing the arrangement density, it is possible to make it more difficult to recognize the change in the emission brightness of the first light emitting means.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 149SG. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 149SG. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the light emitting display unit of the feature unit 149SG is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the light emitting display unit of the feature unit 149SG is viewed from diagonally behind. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table in the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 149SG. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 149SG. It is a figure which shows the specification of each panel which comprises the light emission display unit of a feature part 149SG. It is a figure which shows the specification of the LED mounted on each panel which constitutes the light emission display unit of the feature part 149SG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the light emitting mode of the edge LED provided in the middle panel constituting the light emitting display unit of the feature | light emitting display unit 149SG, and the variation pattern. (A) is a diagram showing the connection configuration of the power supply before the flicker countermeasure, and (b) is a diagram showing the connection status of the LEDs mounted on each panel before the flicker countermeasure. It is a figure which shows the operation state of the solenoid and the change state of the voltage supplied to LED before the flicker measures. (A) is a diagram showing the connection configuration of the power supply after the flicker countermeasures, and (b) is a diagram showing the connection status of the LEDs mounted on each panel after the flicker countermeasures. It is a figure which shows the operation state of the solenoid and the change state of the voltage supplied to LED after the flicker measures.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probability variation state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also called "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 149SG)
Next, the game machine in the feature unit 149SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-13.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 149SG of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. The same reference numerals are given to the configurations having the same functions as the above-mentioned basic explanations, and the description of the parts having the same reference numerals will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 149SG, as shown in FIG. 8-1, an image display device 5 made of an LCD (liquid crystal display device) having a relatively large display area is arranged in the central portion of the game area.

The image display device 5 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 149SG2c formed in the game board 2. The opening 149SG2c in the game board 2 is provided with a frame-shaped center decorative frame 149SG51. Further, at the upper position of the image display device 5, there are a left panel 149SG400L having a square shape and displaying the characters "AAA" and a middle panel 149SG400C having an outer shape of "7", and a square shape "AAA". A light emitting display unit 149SG400 (also referred to as a logo panel) including a right panel 149SG400R on which the characters "XXX" are displayed is provided so as to be visible to the player.

As shown in FIG. 2, the light emitting display unit 149SG400 is connected to the lamp control board 14, and its lighting state and lighting mode are instructed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Based on this, it is controlled by the lamp control board 14.

(Emission display unit)
Next, the details of the light emitting display unit 149SG400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-3 to 8-4. FIG. 8-3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the light emitting display unit 149SG400 is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 8-4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the light emitting display unit 149SG400 is viewed from diagonally behind.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 to 8-4, the light emitting display unit 149SG400 is arranged on the left side of the first region 149SG801A corresponding to the middle panel 149SG400C having a shape imitating the number "7" and the middle panel 149SG400C. A third area 149SG801C corresponding to the right panel 149SG400R, which is arranged on the right side of the second area 149SG801B and the middle panel 149SG400C corresponding to the left panel 149SG400L having a front view horizontally long rectangular shape and has a front view horizontally long rectangular shape and is larger than the left panel 149SG400L. The LED substrate 149SG801, the back cover 149SG802 capable of covering the back surface 149SG801D of the LED substrate 149SG801, the first inner lens 149SG803 arranged on the front surface side of the first region 149SG801A in the LED substrate 149SG801, and the front surface side of the second region 149SG801B. The second inner lens 149SG804 arranged in, the third inner lens 149SG805 arranged on the front side of the third region 149SG801C, the frame member 149SG806 constituting the outer shape of the light emitting display unit 149SG400, and the front surface of the first inner lens 149SG803. The first outer lens 149SG807 arranged on the side, the second outer lens 149SG808 arranged on the front side of the second inner lens 149SG804, and the third outer lens 149SG809 arranged on the front side of the third inner lens 149SG805. Consists of.

In the LED substrate 149SG801, the front surface 149SG801F and the back surface 149SG801D, which are mounting surfaces for electronic components, are colored white, and the first region 149SG801A in the front surface 149SG801F has red (R), green (G), and blue (B). The full-color LED 149SG811, which can emit light in multiple colors (full color) by having a light emitting element capable of emitting light, is located along the inside of the peripheral edge of the first region 801A forming the outer shape of the number “7”, as will be described later. It has been implemented. Further, in the inner region of the first region 149SG801A on which the full-color LED 149SG811 is mounted, 12 white LEDs 149SG810 capable of emitting white light can uniformly illuminate the inside of the character "7" as described later. It is implemented in a distributed manner.

Also in the second region 149SG801B on the front 149SG801F, six white LEDs 149SG812 capable of emitting white light are dispersed in the left-right and vertical directions of the second region 149SG801B so that the left panel 149SG400L can be evenly illuminated. Is implemented. Further, in the third region 149SG801C on the front surface 149SG801F, as described later, nine white LEDs 149SG813 capable of emitting white light can evenly illuminate the right panel 149SG400R in the horizontal and vertical directions of the third region 149SG801C. It is distributed and implemented in.

The back cover 149SG802 is made of a black non-transparent synthetic resin material having a light reflection efficiency lower than that of white, and is formed in substantially the same shape as the LED substrate 149SG801.

The first inner lens 149SG803 is made of a colorless and transparent transparent synthetic resin material, and is erected on the front peripheral edge of the plate-shaped portion 149SG803A and the plate-shaped portion 149SG803A having a shape in the shape of the number "7". It is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened by the frame-shaped peripheral wall portion 149SG803B. Since the plate-shaped portion 149SG803A has a similar shape obtained by reducing the first region 149SG801A in the front view, when the plate-shaped portion 149SG803A is arranged in the first region 149SG801A on the front surface 149SG801F of the LED substrate 149SG801, the full-color LED 149SG811 is arranged in a frame shape. Surrounded by the peripheral wall portion 803B, the peripheral wall portion 803B is illuminated by the light emitting portion of the full-color LED 149SG811. Further, on the outer surface and the front end surface of the peripheral wall portion 149SG803B, a light diffusing portion 149SG803C formed of an uneven portion having a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch in cross-sectional view is formed in the longitudinal direction, whereby the peripheral wall portion 149SG803B of the peripheral wall portion 149SG803B is formed. The light from the full-color LED 149SG811 incident from the outer side surface (light entry portion) is diffused and guided, and the light emitted from the front end surface of the peripheral wall portion 149SG803B is diffused.

The first outer lens 149SG807 is a box made of a red transparent synthetic resin material and whose back surface is opened by a plate-shaped portion 149SG807A and a frame-shaped peripheral wall portion 149SG807B erected on the back peripheral edge of the plate-shaped portion 149SG807A. It is formed in a shape. The plate-shaped portion 149SG807A has a shape in the shape of the number "7" and has almost the same shape as the first region 149SG801A when viewed from the front, and when it is arranged on the front side of the first inner lens 149SG803. , The peripheral wall portion 149SG807B is located in front of the plurality of full-color LEDs 149SG811 arranged in a frame shape.

The front surface of the plate-shaped portion 149SG807A is formed of a flat surface, and the region corresponding to the first inner lens 149SG803, that is, the region corresponding to the full-color LED 149SG811 on the front surface is the back surface of the region corresponding to the first inner lens 149SG803. The recess 149SG807E located on the side is formed in a frame shape along the peripheral edge. Further, a black non-transmissive layer 149SG807C having a lower transmittance than other portions is formed on the front surface corresponding to the concave portion 149SG807E to prevent light from being emitted forward from the concave portion 149SG807E (in the concave portion 149SG807E). A non-transmissive layer 149SG807C is also formed on a part of the front surface which does not correspond). The transmittance of the non-transparent layer 149SG807C is lower than that of the transmissive layers other than the non-transmissive layer 149SG807C (including 0% transmittance).

As shown in FIG. 8-4, a light diffusing portion 149SG807D capable of diffusing light is formed in a portion of the back surface of the plate-shaped portion 149SG807A that does not correspond to the 149SG recess 807E by being formed into a diamond-cut shape by injection molding or the like. Has been done. The light diffusing portion 149SG807D has a regular pattern of a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions (for example, a pattern in which a plurality of concavo-convex groups composed of a plurality of convex portions formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction are formed in a plurality of rows in the vertical direction, etc. ) Is formed.

On the front surface of the first outer lens 149SG807 configured in this way, the transmission region excluding the black non-transmissive layer 149SG807C is the first light emitting display unit 149SG851 in the shape of a predetermined character (for example, the number "7"). Consists of.

Next, the second inner lens 149SG804 is made of a colorless and transparent transparent synthetic resin material, has a plate shape having a horizontally long rectangular shape in the front view, and is formed in a size capable of covering the second region 149SG801B.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, a light diffusing portion 149SG804A capable of diffusing light by being formed in a diamond-cut shape by injection molding or the like is formed on the front surface of the second inner lens 149SG804. In the light diffusing portion 149SG804A, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are formed in a regular pattern (for example, a plurality of concavo-convex groups composed of a plurality of convex portions formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction are formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. It is formed by arranging in a pattern).

As shown in FIG. 8-4, a light diffusing portion 149SG804B capable of diffusing light by being formed in a ripple cut shape by injection molding or the like is also formed on the back surface of the second inner lens 149SG804. In the light diffusing portion 149SG804B, a plurality of circular convex portions are arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a pattern in which ripple-shaped convex portions composed of a plurality of concentric circles are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction). Is formed by. The light diffusing unit 149SG804B is provided so that any one of the circular ripple shapes corresponds to each white LED 149SG812 mounted on the second region 149SG801B.

As described above, the second inner lens 149SG804 is mounted on the second region 149SG801B by forming the light diffusing portions 149SG804A and 149SG804B having different uneven shapes on the front and rear surfaces, that is, different arrangement patterns of the convex portions. The light emitted forward from the white LED 149SG812 can be suitably diffused to emit light forward.

The second outer lens 149SG808 is made of a colorless and transparent transparent synthetic resin, is formed in a plate shape having a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and is formed in a size capable of covering the second inner lens 149SG804.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, a black non-transmissive layer 149SG808C is formed on the front surface of the second outer lens 149SG808 around a transparent layer in the shape of a predetermined character (for example, the alphabet “AAA”). As a result, a second light emitting display unit 149SG852 capable of recognizing a predetermined character is formed by the transparent layer. The transmittance of the non-transparent layer 149SG808C is lower than that of the transmissive layers other than the non-transmissive layer 149SG808C (including 0% transmittance).

In this feature unit 149SG, one second light emitting display unit 149SG852 is composed of one transparent layer in which each alphabet of "AAA" is connected to each other, but a plurality of alphabets of "AAA" are independent of each other. A second light emitting display unit 149SG852 may be configured by the transparent layer. Further, for convenience of explanation, a form in which the alphabet "AAA" is applied to the characters has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is related to a model such as a title or a subtitle of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be a character string. Further, the second light emitting display unit 149SG852 may be configured not only by characters but also by numbers, symbols, symbols, characters, marks and the like.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, a light diffusing portion 149SG808B capable of diffusing light by being formed in a diamond-cut shape by injection molding or the like is formed on the back surface of the second outer lens 149SG808. In the light diffusing portion 149SG808B, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are formed in a regular pattern (for example, a plurality of concavo-convex groups composed of a plurality of convex portions formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction are formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. It is formed by arranging in a pattern).

In this way, the second outer lens 149SG808 is mounted on the second region 149SG801B because the light diffusing portion 149SG808B is formed only on the back surface, and the light emitted forward from each white LED 149SG812 through the second inner lens 149SG804 is emitted. It can be further diffused to emit light forward.

Next, the third inner lens 149SG805 is made of a colorless and transparent transparent synthetic resin material, has a plate shape having a horizontally long rectangular shape in the front view, and is formed in a size capable of covering the third region 149SG801C.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, a light diffusing portion 149SG805A capable of diffusing light by being formed in a diamond-cut shape by injection molding or the like is formed on the front surface of the third inner lens 149SG805. In the light diffusing portion 149SG805A, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are formed in a regular pattern (for example, a plurality of concavo-convex groups composed of a plurality of convex portions formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction are formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. It is formed by arranging in a pattern).

As shown in FIG. 8-4, a light diffusing portion 149SG805B capable of diffusing light by being formed in a ripple cut shape by injection molding or the like is also formed on the back surface of the third inner lens 149SG805. In the light diffusing portion 149SG805B, a plurality of circular convex portions are arranged in a regular pattern (for example, a pattern in which ripple-shaped convex portions composed of a plurality of concentric circles are arranged side by side at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction). Is formed by. The light diffusing unit 149SG805B is provided so that any one of the circular ripple shapes corresponds to each white LED 149SG813 mounted on the third region 149SG801C.

As described above, the third inner lens 149SG805 is mounted on the third region 149SG801C by forming the light diffusing portions 149SG805A and 149SG805B having different uneven shapes on the front and rear surfaces, that is, different arrangement patterns of the convex portions. The light emitted forward from the white LED 149SG813 can be suitably diffused to emit light forward.

The third outer lens 149SG809 is made of a colorless and transparent transparent synthetic resin, is formed in a plate shape having a horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and is formed in a size capable of covering the third inner lens 149SG805.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, a black non-transmissive layer 149SG809C is formed on the front surface of the third outer lens 149SG809 around a transparent layer in the shape of a predetermined character (for example, the alphabet "XXX"). As a result, a third light emitting display unit 149SG853 capable of recognizing a predetermined character is formed by the transparent layer. The transmittance of the non-transparent layer 149SG809C is lower than that of the transmissive layers other than the non-transmissive layer 149SG809C (including 0% transmittance).

In this feature unit 149SG, one third light emitting display unit 149SG853 is configured by one transparent layer in which each alphabet of "XXX" is connected to each other, but each of the alphabets of "XXX" is a plurality of independent ones. A third light emitting display unit 149SG853 may be configured by the transparent layer. Further, for convenience of explanation, a form in which the alphabet "XXX" is applied to the characters has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a character string related to the model such as the title or subtitle of the pachinko game machine 1 may be used. There may be. Further, the third light emitting display unit 149SG853 may be composed of not only characters but also numbers, symbols, symbols, characters, marks and the like.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, a light diffusing portion 149SG809B capable of diffusing light by being formed in a diamond-cut shape by injection molding or the like is formed on the back surface of the third outer lens 149SG809. In the light diffusing portion 149SG809B, a plurality of diamond-shaped convex portions are formed in a regular pattern (for example, a plurality of concavo-convex groups composed of a plurality of convex portions formed at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction are formed in a plurality of rows at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. It is formed by arranging in a pattern).

In this way, the third outer lens 149SG809 has the light diffusing portion 149SG809B formed only on the back surface, so that the light emitted forward from each white LED 149SG813 mounted on the third region 149SG801C through the third inner lens 149SG805. Can be further diffused to emit light forward.

With the above configuration, the light emitting display unit 149SG400 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 149SG is, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the "7" of the middle panel 149SG400C located at the center of the light emitting display unit 149SG400. The white light from the 12 white LEDs 149SG810 is changed to red by the first outer lens 149SG807, which turns red, and the left panel 149SG400L and the left panel 149SG400L arranged on the left and right of the white light are turned on. In the right panel 149SG400R, the display characters "AAA" and "XXX" are emitted in white by the six white LEDs 149SG812 mounted on the left panel 149SG400L and the nine white LEDs 149SG813 mounted on the right panel 149SG400R. It is designed to do.

In addition, in this feature unit 149SG, in order to standardize the parts and to make the character color of "7" in the middle panel 149SG400C specially bright "red", 12 white LEDs 149SG810 are also provided in the middle panel 149SG400C. Although the embodiment of mounting and converting (filtering) to a special red color by the first inner lens 149SG803 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a red LED is used instead of these white LEDs 149SG810. May be good.

Further, only the edge portion of the character "7" on the middle panel 149SG400C can emit light in multiple colors (full color), and the edges of the left panel 149SG400L and the right panel 149SG400R are multicolored (full color). Does not emit light. As shown in FIG. 8-9, the light emitting mode such as the color and blinking of the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C changes according to the variable display variation pattern to be executed, so that what kind of variable display is executed. It has come to be suggested.

Further, the full-color LED 149SG811 that emits light at the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C starts lighting when the variable display starts, continues lighting during the variable display, and turns off when the variable display ends. That is, the full-color LED 149SG811 is controlled to emit light only during the execution period of the variable display.

On the other hand, the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 of the middle panel 149SG400C, the left panel 149SG400L, and the right panel 149SG400R are all always in the period during which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating, regardless of whether or not the variable display is executed. It is controlled to emit light.

That is, since the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 of the middle panel 149SG400C, the left panel 149SG400L, and the right panel 149SG400R are controlled to emit light at all times, the full-color LED 149SG811 is controlled to emit light only during the variable display period. The white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 correspond to the second light emitting means, and the full color LED 149SG811 corresponds to the first light emitting means.

Further, since the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 used for displaying characters have only LED elements capable of emitting white light inside, the number of connection terminals is as shown in FIG. 8-8. Is only two terminals, a + terminal and a-terminal, whereas the full-color LED 149SG811 used for emitting light at the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C has three LED elements corresponding to each of the three primary colors RGB inside. Since each of the RGB LED elements has a + terminal and a-terminal, it is defined as 6 terminals. In this way, the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813, which emit light at all times and have a long emission state period, have fewer terminals than the full-color LED 149SG811, which emits light only during variable display and has a short emission state period. Issuing means).

Further, since the portion emitted by the full-color LED 149SG811 is only the edge portion of the middle panel 149SG400C, the area occupied by the edge portion emitted by the full-color LED 149SG811 in the emission display unit 149SG400 is small, but the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813. Since the portion that emits light is the entire character portion of "7", "AAA", and "XXX", the portion that emits light by the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 occupies a large area in the emission display unit 149SG400, and these emits light. The change in brightness of the character portion emitted by the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 having a large area is more easily recognized by the player than the edge portion emitted by the full-color LED 149SG811.

Further, as described above, the full-color LED 149SG811 is mounted in a narrow area at the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C by arranging a large number of 54 LEDs (light emitting means). The white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 have a high arrangement density (same as the number of LEDs (light emitting means) mounted on the substrate area corresponding to the light emitting edge). A relatively small number of 12, 6, and 9 are distributed and mounted in the character part "7" inside the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C and in a relatively wide area in front of the left panel 149SG400L and the right panel 149SG400R. Therefore, the arrangement density is lower than that of the full-color LED 149SG811, and the overall brightness is likely to change due to the change in the brightness of one LED.

As described above, since the light emitting area of the character portion is large, the change in brightness is easily recognized by the player, and since the arrangement density of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 is low, the brightness changes when a voltage change occurs. As will be described later, the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 are targeted for preventing the change in brightness due to the voltage change, while the light emitting area of the edge portion of the middle panel 149SG400C is small. Since it is difficult for the player to recognize the change in brightness and the arrangement density of the full-color LED 149SG811 is high, it is relatively difficult for the change in brightness to occur even if a voltage change occurs. The LED 149SG811 is not targeted for preventing the change in brightness due to the change in voltage.

(Display result judgment)
FIG. 8-5 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table in the feature unit 149SG. In the feature unit 149SG, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure and the second special figure are not limited to this. 2 A separate display result determination table may be used for the special figure.

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, a table referred to for determining whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random value for determining the special symbol display result. Is.

In the display result determination table of the feature unit 149SG, a special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random value for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the display result judgment table, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random value for the special figure display result judgment is assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data to be obtained. In the display result judgment table of the feature unit 149SG, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) are "big hits". It is assigned to the special figure display result of. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in the main feature unit 149SG) (about 1 in the main feature unit 149SG). / 30). That is, in the display result determination table, there is a probability that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state (high probability state), it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

Although not shown in particular, when it is determined by the display result determination table that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit", the jackpot type determination table is used and the jackpot type is "non". It is decided as "probability change jackpot" or "probability change jackpot". Here, an example is given in which the jackpot types are "non-probability variation jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot", but as these jackpot types, a plurality of types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, probability variation control, time reduction control, etc. are set. You may try to do it.

(Fluctuating pattern)
Next, the fluctuation pattern of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 149SG will be briefly described. FIG. 8-6 shows the fluctuation pattern of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 149SG. In the feature unit 149SG, among the cases where the variable display result is determined to be "out of place" using the display result determination table described above, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases and when the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" using the display result determination table described above. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this feature unit 149SG, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... A variation pattern may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 149SG is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. Has been done. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in this feature unit 149SG is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is In this case, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this feature unit 149SG, as described above, the variable display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, so that the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Further, in the present feature unit 149SG, these fluctuation patterns are determined after first determining the type of fluctuation pattern such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Instead of determining the fluctuation pattern to be executed from the fluctuation pattern belonging to the fluctuation pattern belonging to the specified type, the determination is made using only the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern without determining these types. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the type of the variation pattern is preceded by the random value for determining the variation pattern type. After the determination is made, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

As shown in the basic configuration described above, the variable display variation pattern is any of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 8-6 in the variation pattern setting process (S111) executed at the start of the variable display. Is decided.

(Suggestion of fluctuation pattern depending on the light emission mode of full-color LED 149SG811)
The variation pattern determined in this way is suggested in the light emitting mode of the full-color LED 149SG811 provided on the middle panel 149SG400C in the feature unit 149SG, and the light emitting mode and the variation pattern of these full-color LEDs 149SG811. The relationship with the above will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9.

The light emitting mode of the full-color LED 149SG811 determines a variation pattern specified by an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 and a light emission mode (not shown). Based on the table and the light emission mode determination random number, it is determined by the effect control CPU 120 at the ratio shown in FIG. 8-9 according to the determined fluctuation pattern type. In the light emission mode determination table, the determination value of the light emission mode determination random number is set to be the ratio shown in FIG. 8-9 for each light emission mode in association with each variation pattern type.

When the determined variation pattern type is "non-reach out of reach", "no light emission" is 90%, "blue" non-flashing light emission mode is 9%, "yellow" non-flashing light emission mode is 1%, The non-blinking light emission mode of "red" and the light emission mode of "red blinking" are determined at a rate of 0%.

When the determined fluctuation pattern type is "out of normal reach", "no light emission" is 60%, "blue" non-flashing light emission mode is 25%, "yellow" non-flashing light emission mode is 10%, and " The non-flashing light emitting mode of "red" is determined at a rate of 5%, and the light emitting mode of "red flashing" is determined at a ratio of 0%.

When the determined fluctuation pattern type is "out of super reach", "no light emission" is 30%, "blue" non-flashing light emission mode is 20%, "yellow" non-flashing light emission mode is 30%, The non-flashing light emitting mode of "red" is determined at a rate of 15%, and the light emitting mode of "red flashing" is determined at a ratio of 5%.

When the determined variation pattern type is "big hit", "no light emission" is 10%, "blue" non-flashing light emission mode is 10%, "yellow" non-flashing light emission mode is 20%, and "red". The non-blinking light emitting mode of "" is determined at a rate of 35%, and the light emitting mode of "red blinking" is determined at a ratio of 25%.

With this determination, the full-color LED 149SG811 has a higher possibility (ratio) of reaching, super reach, or a big hit when the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C emits light than when it does not emit light. It is suggested (notice) that the edge of the panel 149SG400C emits light to reach, super reach, or a big hit, and the variable display effectively gives the player a sense of expectation for reaching, super reach, or a big hit. It is possible to increase it to.

In addition, the ratio of super reach and the ratio of big hits are "no light emission" <"blue" non-flashing light emission mode <"yellow" non-flashing light emission mode <"red" non-flashing light emission mode <"red flashing". In the case of the light emitting mode of "blinking red", the ratio of super reach and big hit is the highest. Due to such a relationship, it is suggested (notice) that the light emitting mode of the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C will be a super reach or a big hit. People will pay attention to it, which will improve the interest of the game.

The reliability or expectation of super reach is the probability that each light emitting mode is executed in the case of super reach, and the probability that each light emitting mode is executed in the case of super reach and the case of not super reach. The reliability or expectation of a big hit is the probability that each light emission mode will be executed in the case of a big hit, and each light emission mode in the case of a big hit and in the case of not a big hit (in the case of a miss). In this feature unit 149SG, the reliability or expectation of these super reach and big hits is the same as the above-mentioned super reach ratio and big hit ratio. There is a relationship of "no light emission" <non-flashing light emission mode of "blue" <non-flashing light emitting mode of "yellow" <non-flashing light emitting mode of "red" <light emitting mode of "red flashing".

(Measures against changes in brightness)
In this way, in the feature unit 149SG, it is suggested (notice) that the light emitting mode of the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C in the shape of the number "7" will be a super reach or a big hit. Since attention is paid to the light emitting display unit 149SG400, the power consumption of the light emitting display unit 149SG400 is relatively large due to the inside of the characters of the middle panel 149SG400C which is always lit and the brightness of the left panel 149SG400L and the right panel 149SG400R. If the changes occur due to voltage changes caused by the operation of the solenoids 81, 82, etc., there is a fear that the player may mistakenly think that these changes in brightness are suggestions for fluctuation patterns.

However, before the countermeasure, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (a), the direct current generated from the alternating current (AC) 24V input from the outside by the AC / DC converter 149SG70 mounted on the power supply board (not shown). A DC voltage VSL of (DC) 34V, along with the solenoids 81 and 82, is also provided in the white LED 149SG810, white LED149SG812, white LED149SG813 and full-color LED149SG811 provided in the light emitting display unit 149SG400, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (b). It was being supplied.

Specifically, in the case of the full-color LED 149SG811 that emits light at the edge of the middle panel 149SG400C, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (b), 54 full-color LEDs 149SG811 are divided into nine systems, six each. The-terminals and + terminals of the LEDs of each color mounted on the six full-color LEDs 149SG811 divided into each of these systems are alternately connected, and the + terminals of the terminal LEDs are connected to the VSL (DC34V). So, it was driven by being connected in series with a VSL (DC34V). That is, the-terminals and + terminals of the LED elements that emit light in the three primary colors "red (R)" contained in the six full-color LEDs 149SG811 are alternately connected, and the + terminals of the terminal LEDs are connected to the VSL. The negative and + terminals of the LED element that emits light in the three primary colors "green (G)" are connected alternately, and the + terminal of the terminal LED is connected to the VSL and emits light in the three primary colors "blue (B)". The − terminal and the + terminal of the LED element are connected alternately, and the + terminal of the terminal LED is connected to the VSL.

Therefore, a DC voltage of about 5.7V obtained by dividing DC34V by 6 is applied substantially evenly to each of the LED elements that emit light in each of the colors R, G, and B included in the six full-color LEDs 149SG811. The-terminal of the LED element at the start that emits light in each color of R, G, and B included in the six full-color LEDs 149SG811 is connected to the full-color (FC) LED driver IC mounted on the lamp control board 14 described above. The full-color (FC) LED driver IC controls the ON / OFF of the connection of the-terminal to the GND to control the non-emission and light emission of the LED elements of each color included in the full-color LED 149SG811. , The emission color of the full-color LED 149SG811 changes. The full-color LED 149SG811 can emit full-color light, but as described above, the feature unit 149SG only needs to be able to emit light in three colors of blue, yellow, and red, so that only the non-emission / emission of the LED element of each color is emitted. By controlling, the full-color LED 149SG811 is turned on in the case of blue, only "B" of R, G, B is turned on, and in the case of yellow, "R and G" of R, G, B are turned on. , In the case of red, multi-color light emission is made by lighting only "R" among R, G, and B, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a full-color (FC) LED driver IC is used. Therefore, for example, full-color light emission may be performed by adjusting the light emission intensity of each color by controlling the current supplied to the LED element of each color included in the full-color LED 149SG811.

Further, in the case of the white LED 149SG810 that emits light inside the character "7" of the middle panel 149SG400C, the white LED 149SG812 of the left panel 149SG400L, and the white LED 149SG813 of the right panel 149SG400R, these totals are shown in FIG. 8-10 (b). Twenty-seven (12 + 6 + 9) white LEDs 149SG810, white LEDs 149SG812, and white LEDs 149SG813 (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as simply white LEDs 149SG) are assigned to any of the three systems by 9 each. The negative terminals and + terminals of the nine white LEDs 149SG divided into these systems are alternately connected, and the + terminals of the white LED at the end are connected to the VSL (DC34V), so that each system is connected. Nine white LEDs 149SG were driven in series by VSL (DC34V). Therefore, each of the nine white LEDs 149SG in each system was driven by applying a DC voltage of about 3.8V obtained by dividing DC34V by 9 almost evenly. The-terminal of the white LED 149SG, which is the starting end of the nine white LEDs 149SG of each system, is connected to the white LED driver IC mounted on the lamp control board 14 described above, and is connected to the white LED driver IC by the white LED driver IC. It is possible to control the lighting / extinguishing of the white LED 149SG by turning on / off the connection of the terminal to the GND.

As described above, before the countermeasure, a plurality of white LED 149SG and full-color LED 149SG811 were connected in series to the VSL (DC34V) together with the solenoids 81 and 82. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the solenoids 81 and 82 When the voltage of the VSL drops from 34V due to the operation of the solenoid, the brightness of the white LED 149SG, which is always lit, also drops, causing flicker, and as described above, there is a fear of giving a misunderstanding to the player. ..

On the other hand, after the countermeasure, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (a), instead of directly connecting the white LED 149SG that is always lit to the VSL, the DC12V is lower than the DC34V, which is the voltage of the VSL, from the VSL. By connecting via the DC / DC converter 149SG71 that generates the VLL of the above, the white LED 149SG is driven by the VLD (DC12V) generated by the DC / DC converter 149SG71.

Specifically, since VLDL (DC12V) has a low voltage of less than half that of VSL (DC34V) before countermeasures, if nine white LEDs 149SG are connected in series in one system as before countermeasures, Only 1.3V (12V / 9) is applied to one white LED 149SG, and the white LED 149SG does not emit light well. Therefore, the voltage is the same as 3.8V before the countermeasure. In order to secure the applied voltage, the number assigned to one system is set to 3, and the-terminals and + terminals of these three white LEDs 149SG are alternately connected in series, and the adjustment resistor R for voltage adjustment is connected in series. As a result, the same voltage as 3.8V, which is the voltage before the countermeasure, is applied to the three white LEDs 149SG included in each system.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (b), the 12 white LEDs 149SG810 of the middle panel 149SG400C are distributed into 4 systems of 3 each, and the 3 white LEDs 149SG810 of each system and the adjustment resistor R are connected in series. At the same time, each of these systems is connected to the VDC (DC12V) and is driven by the VDC (DC12V).

Further, the six white LEDs 149SG812 of the left panel 149SG400L are also distributed into two systems of three each, and the three white LEDs 149SG812 of each system and the adjustment resistor R are connected in series, and each of these systems is VGL (DC12V). It is driven by VLL (DC12V) by being connected to.

Further, the nine white LEDs 149SG813 of the right panel 149SG400R are also distributed into three systems of three each, and the three white LEDs 149SG813 of each system and the adjustment resistor R are connected in series, and each of these systems is VDL (DC12V). It is driven by VLL (DC12V) by being connected to.

The connection between the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 after the countermeasure is turned on / off by the white LED driver IC mounted on the lamp control board 14 as before the countermeasure. Therefore, it is possible to control lighting / extinguishing.

As the DC / DC converter 149SG71, a commercially available DC / DC converter can be used, but preferably, DC12V is stabilized by having not only a voltage smoothing capacitor but also a voltage stabilizing capacitor inside. It is preferable to use a capacitor having a low lower limit voltage that can be output. Specifically, in this feature unit 149SG, as long as the voltage of the supplied VSL does not drop from 34V to a predetermined lower limit voltage (for example, DC17V) or less, 12V can be stably output. That is, the DC / DC converter 149SG71 can absorb the voltage change up to the lower limit voltage of the VSL to stabilize the VDC (DC12V) which is the output voltage, and the DC / DC converter 149SG71 has a voltage. It corresponds to a stabilizing means.

As described above, in this feature unit 149SG, the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 are driven in series by using the VDC (DC12V) converted from the VSL (DC34V) by the DC / DC converter 149SG71. As shown in FIG. 8-13, even if the voltage of the VSL drops from 34V due to the operation of the solenoids 81 and 82, the voltage of the VDC (DC12V) hardly changes, so that the white LED 149SG810 that is always lit, Since the brightness of the white LED 149SG812 and the white LED149SG813 hardly changes, the emission brightness of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813, which have a long light emitting state period due to being constantly lit, depends on the operation of the solenoids 81 and 82, which are specific electronic components. Since it is possible to prevent the player from changing and causing flicker, it is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood.

Further, according to the feature unit 149SG, since the DC / DC converter 149SG71 as a voltage stabilizing means is provided, the emission brightness of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 is further changed to cause flicker. Can be prevented.

Further, according to this feature unit 149SG, the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 having a small number of terminals of 2 terminals are targeted for measures against the brightness change (flicker), and the full-color LED 149SG811 having a large number of terminals of 6 terminals has a brightness change (flicker). Since it is not a target for countermeasures against flicker), it is possible to prevent the wiring pattern of the LED substrate 149SG801 from becoming complicated. In other words, as a result of the countermeasures, the number of LEDs distributed to one system is reduced from 9 to 3, and the number of systems is significantly increased from 3 to 9, so the full-color LED 149SG811 with a large number of terminals is targeted for countermeasures. Then, it becomes necessary to form a wiring pattern for connecting the full-color LED 149SG811 having a large number of terminals in series in each system, the number of wiring patterns increases remarkably, and the wiring pattern of the LED board 149SG801 becomes complicated. However, by excluding the full-color LED 149SG811 having a large number of terminals from the countermeasures, it is possible to prevent the wiring pattern of the LED substrate 149SG801 from becoming complicated.

Further, according to the feature unit 149SG, among the full-color LED 149SG811 which is the first light emitting means provided in the light emitting display unit 149SG400 which is a specific member and the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812 and the white LED149SG813 which are the second light emitting means, the light is emitted. Since the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813, which are the second light emitting means whose brightness change is easily recognized by the player due to the large area, are targeted as countermeasures, the light emission brightness change (flicker) can be difficult to be recognized.

Further, according to the feature unit 149SG, the arrangement density (mounting density) of the full-color LED 149SG811 (first light emitting means) which is not the countermeasure target is set to the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 (the second light emitting means) which are the countermeasure targets. Since it is higher than the arrangement density (mounting density), it is possible to make it more difficult to recognize the change in the emission brightness of the full-color LED 149SG811 (first light emitting means).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, the voltage change of VSL (DC34V) can be absorbed until a constant voltage drop, that is, the DC / DC converter capable of non-linearly compressing the voltage change of VSL (DC34V). The 149SG71 is provided as a voltage stabilizing means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the DC / DC converter 149SG71, the DC34V of the VSL is replaced with the DC11.4V (3.8V × 3.8V ×. A resistor is provided in 3), and the DC11.4V reduced by the resistor is supplied to and driven by three white LEDs 149SG distributed in series to each system to drive the voltage change of the VSL (DC34V). , DC11.4V / DC34V = 33.5% may be linearly compressed to prevent a change in brightness (flicker) of the white LED 149SG. That is, any configuration of the voltage stabilizing means can be used as long as it has a function of making the voltage change on the low voltage side (VDL) smaller than the magnitude of the voltage change on the high voltage side (VSL). May be good.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, in order to prevent the wiring pattern of the LED substrate 149SG801 from becoming complicated, the full-color LED 149SG811 having a large number of terminals of 6 is not targeted for measures against brightness change (flicker). The present invention is not limited to this, and the full-color LED 149SG811 also does not convert the voltage of VSL (DC34V) but changes the voltage because it is composed of, for example, capacitors having different capacitances. By providing a second voltage stabilizing means that can be reduced and driving the full-color LED 149SG811 with the VSL (DC34V) stabilized by these second voltage stabilizing means, for example, the full-color LED 149SG811 is red during variable display. The player misunderstands that the solenoid 81 of the variable winning ball device 6B operates when the non-blinking light is lit, which suggests that the blinking light indicates that the highest hit rate is high. It may be possible to prevent the voltage from being lost.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, a form in which the specific electronic components are solenoids 81 and 82 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these specific electronic components are the first voltage. Any electronic component that is driven by VSL (DC34V) and consumes a relatively large amount of power may be used. For example, a drive motor, an actuator, or the like that drives a movable body (reel, gimmick, accessory, operation button) or the like. It may be.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, a form in which the first voltage is DC34V is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these voltages may be appropriately determined. As for the two voltages, if the voltage is lower than the first voltage, the voltage may be different from DC12V.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that plays a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium is exemplified as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and these The gaming machine may be a slot machine for playing a game using medals as a gaming medium.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, a form in which the specific member is a light emitting display unit 149SG400 provided above the image display device 5 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of a slot machine, for example, these specific members may be provided below the front surface of the slot machine and may be used as a logo panel or title panel that is constantly lit, or as a backlight of a reel. 1 The light emitting means may be provided on a member different from these logo panels, title panels, and reel backlights. Moreover, these specific members may be plural rather than singular.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, an embodiment in which the arrangement density of the full-color LED 149SG811 is higher than that of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the arrangement density of the full-color LED 149SG811 (first light emitting means) may be the same as or lower than that of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 (second light emitting means).

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, the full-color LED 149SG811 (first display means), the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 (second light emitting means) are all provided in the light emitting display unit 149SG400. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the full-color LED 149SG811 (first display means) and the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 (second light emitting means) are made of different members. It may be provided. That is, the first display means may be an effect LED provided on another member provided in the cycle of the light emitting display unit 149SG400.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, the light emitting area of the full-color LED 149SG811 (first display means) is smaller than the light emitting area of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 (second light emitting means). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the light emitting area by the full-color LED 149SG811 (first display means) is the same as the light emitting area of the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 (second light emitting means), or It may be large.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, a form in which the first light emitting means is a full-color LED 149SG811 having a large number of terminals is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first light emitting means is used. , The same two-terminal white LED as the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 may be used.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, a form of constant lighting is illustrated assuming that the light emitting state is controlled to a light emitting state that can be recognized by the player and the light emitting state period is long. Is not limited to this, and those having a long light emitting state period may have a period during which the game machine is not lit (light emitting). Further, the embodiment in which the light emitting state period is set as the light emitting state period is illustrated as the one having a short light emitting state period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is used as these short light emitting state periods. Even during the non-execution period, the execution period of the special effect executed at the start or end of the jackpot game, the specific round period in the jackpot game, or the execution period of the specific effect regardless of the variable display. Good.

The "light emitting state" in the present invention corresponds to a state in which the player can recognize that the light is being emitted. For example, the DUTY control implemented to reduce the emission brightness in a light emitting element such as an LED. In the light emitting state of the present invention, even in a state including a very short non-lighting period of about millisecond, if the player can recognize that the light is emitted.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, the form in which the second light emitting means is the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 in the light emitting display unit 149SG400 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, these second light emitting means are, for example, a launch direction indicator provided on the game board and lit to indicate the launch direction of the game ball, an LED that lights a gimmick of a character related to the game machine, or the like. You may.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, a form in which an LED is used as a light emitting means is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these light emitting means can emit visible light. If so, it may be something other than an LED such as a light bulb, a cold cathode tube, or an EL.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, a form in which the full-color LED 149SG811 is used as the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means is used as the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. For example, the white LED 149SG810, the white LED149SG812, and the white LED149SG813 may be used as the first light emitting means, and the full color LED 149SG811 may be used as the second light emitting means. Further, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means may both be full-color LEDs, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means may both be white LEDs, and the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means may be used. Both may include a full-color LED and a white LED.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 149SG, the difference between the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means is illustrated in a form in which the light emitting state period is long or short, but these differences are shown as the brightness such as non-lighting. May be the difference in the number of times (opportunity) that changes. That is, the second light emitting means may have less change in lighting mode than the first light emitting means.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 81 Solenoid 82 Solenoid 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
With a plurality of first light emitting means,
A plurality of second light emitting means different from the first light emitting means,
A power supply means capable of supplying the first voltage and
A specific electronic component capable of operating a movable body by being driven by the first voltage, and
Said second voltage has smaller than the magnitude of the voltage change of the first voltage due to operation of the specific electronic device, and a second voltage generating means capable of supplying to generate from said first voltage,
The second light emitting means has a light emitting state period in which the light emitting state is controlled so that the player can recognize the light emitting means, and the second light emitting means has a longer light emitting state period than the first light emitting means.
The first light emitting means is driven by being connected in series with the first voltage.
The second light emitting means is driven by being connected in series to the second voltage, which is a voltage generated from the first voltage and is lower than the first voltage.
A game machine characterized by that.

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