JP7364230B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 describes the use of a power supply board that generates power for the gaming machine main body from a commercial power supply.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-140643

However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, there is room for further improvement in terms of suppressing problems related to the power supply board.

An object of the present invention is to suppress problems related to power supply boards.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as a gaming machine as follows. This game machine (e.g., Pachinko game machine 100) includes a board (e.g., power supply board 40) that has a plurality of electronic components and is used for the game, and a housing means (e.g., , a power supply board case 60), and the board (e.g., power supply board 40) includes an AC circuit (e.g., AC circuit 41) to which AC voltage is supplied from an external power source, and an AC circuit (for example, AC circuit 41) that converts the AC voltage into a DC voltage. A rectifier circuit (for example, rectifier circuit 43), a first identification display that is a display for identifying information (for example, front part information 400j), and a second identification display that is a display for identifying information (for example, front part information 400j), and the AC circuit (for example, AC circuit 41) includes an element that short-circuits the AC circuit when a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage is applied, a coil, and a capacitor. However, the coil and the capacitor are not connected to an electric path between the external power source and the element, but are connected to an electric path between the element and the rectifier circuit (for example, the rectifier circuit 43), and the plurality of The electronic components include a first electronic component (e.g., capacitor 4823) provided at a predetermined location on the board, and a second electronic component (e.g., first electronic component) provided at a specific location on the board that does not overlap with the predetermined location. a smoothing capacitor 442), and a third electronic component (e.g., a heat dissipating member 454hs) whose length in the height direction with respect to the surface of the substrate is the highest among the plurality of electronic components, and the first identification mark is: The second identification display is provided on the top surface (for example, the front facing surface in FIG. 16) of the first electronic component and has first characters (for example, the characters "680μF 25V"), and the second identification display is It is provided on the top surface of the electronic component (for example, the surface facing the front in FIG. 16), has second characters (for example, the characters "KLM 10000μF 50v"), and is provided on the top surface of the first electronic component. The top surface of the second electronic component is higher than the board surface, the first character is larger than the second character, and the housing means is arranged in the height direction (for example, in the front-rear direction). ) is formed along a direction (for example, the left-right direction) that intersects with A third identification display, which is a display for identifying information, is provided on the specific surface of the storage means (for example, the main surface portion 61), and the third identification display is a display for identifying information. In the height direction, the specific surface of the accommodation means and the third identification display are provided at a location that overlaps with a predetermined electronic component but does not overlap with the third electronic component, and the specific surface of the accommodation means and the third identification display have transparency. , the gaming machine in which electronic components provided on the board are visible from the outside of the storage means via the third identification display.

In addition, the above-mentioned numerals in this column are added as examples when explaining the present invention, and the present invention is not limited or reduced by these numerals.

According to the present invention, problems related to the power supply board can be suppressed.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko game machine when the pachinko game machine is seen from the rear side. (a) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display disposed at the lower left of the game board, (b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine, and (c) is an enlarged view showing an example of the display disposed at the lower left of the game board. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of a sub-information display device. It is a diagram showing the internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an image/sound control section and a lamp control section of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a game control section of this embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the operation of basic processing by the game control section. It is a flowchart showing the operation of processing when the power is cut off by the game control section. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of an electronic circuit on a power supply board. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of an AC circuit on a power supply board. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a rectifier circuit and a PFC circuit on a power supply board. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a power generation circuit and a backup circuit on a power supply board. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electronic circuit in the power supply board as a modification. It is a figure which shows the structure of the PFC circuit as a modification. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of the power supply board unit of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a top view of the power supply board of the present embodiment when viewed from the front side. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the power supply board according to the present embodiment when the power supply board is viewed from the rear side. FIG. 3 is a side view of the power supply board according to the present embodiment when viewed from above. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the substrate of this embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a power supply board in a state before electronic components are mounted, and (B) is a diagram showing the power supply board in a state in which electronic components are mounted. (A) shows a side view of the entire power supply board unit, and (B) is an enlarged view of a ventilation hole, which will be described later. It is a side view when the power supply board unit of this embodiment is seen from the right side. It is a side view when the power supply board unit of this embodiment is seen from the left side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the power supply board case of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a top view of a modified power supply board as seen from the front side. It is a front view of the game control board unit. It is a figure showing an information display sticker. It is a front view of the game control board. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the capacitor viewed from the front side of the capacitor. It is a flowchart showing the main control processing of the game control section. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a starting port switch process. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of gate switch processing. It is a flowchart showing the contents of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart showing the contents of jackpot determination processing. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of processing during suspension. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a customer waiting setting process. It is a flowchart showing the contents of normal symbol processing. It is a flowchart showing the contents of the big winning opening process. It is a flowchart showing the contents of gaming state setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of electric tulip processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used in this embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the structural example of the jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the structural example of the jackpot symbol random number, (c) is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a reach random number, and (d) is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a winning random number. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a variation pattern and a table used in variation pattern selection processing. It is a block diagram explaining the example of composition of RAM of a game control part, (a) is a block diagram showing the composition of the storage area, and (b) is a block diagram showing the composition of each of the storage parts shown in (a). It is. It is a block diagram explaining the example of composition of RAM of a performance control part, (a) is a block diagram showing the composition of a reservation storage area, and (b) is a block diagram showing each composition of the storage part shown in (a). It is a diagram. It is a flowchart which shows the content of preliminary determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the operation|movement of a production control part, (a) is a figure which shows main processing, (b) is a figure which shows interrupt processing. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of command reception processing. 49 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination effect selection process and the effect selection process of FIG. 48. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot effect selection process of FIG. 48. 49 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process of FIG. 48. 49 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. 48. It is a flowchart which shows the content of production button processing. It is a diagram showing display information on an information display in each game section. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing main processing of the overall control unit. It is a figure which shows the accessory initialization process of a lamp control part. It is a figure which shows the origin return process of a lamp control part. It is a figure which shows the initial operation process of a lamp control part. (a) is a figure which shows an example of a board accessory initial movement pattern determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a case where various drive sources are initially operated during a setting change. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a case where various drive sources are initially operated during RWM clear preparation. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a case where various drive sources are initially operated during setting confirmation. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a case where various drive sources are initially operated after a setting change. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of initial operation of various drive sources after RWM clearing. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a case where various drive sources are initially operated after setting confirmation.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko game machine 100 as an example of a game machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball hit by a player's instruction operation wins a prize. This pachinko game machine 100 includes a game board 110 from which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 includes, on the front, a game area 111 for playing games with game balls, a rail member 112 that forms a passage through which game balls shot from below ascend to the upper position of the game area 111, and a game area 111 for playing games with game balls. A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the area 111.
In this embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for presentation is provided at a position in the gaming area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 is equipped with a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and as the player progresses in the game, displays, for example, a decorative pattern to inform the player of the pattern lottery result (symbol variation result), A performance image based on the appearance of a character or an item, or a performance image using a hold display to be described later is displayed.
Further, the front surface of the game board 110 is provided with a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by moving on the game board 110, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by emitting light.

In the game area 111, game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown) are arranged to change the direction in which the game balls fall. Further, in the gaming area 111, various accessories related to winnings and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. Further, the gaming area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 for discharging out of the gaming area 111 game balls that have been launched into the gaming area 111 but have not entered the winning hole. The pachinko game machine 100 includes an out ball detection switch (SW) 227 (see FIG. 4, which will be described later) that detects an out ball made of game balls flowing into the discharge port 117.

In this embodiment, as various accessories related to winning and drawing, there are a first starting hole 121 and a second starting hole 122 which start a special symbol drawing (jackpot drawing) when a game ball wins, and a normal drawing when a game ball passes through. A starting gate (hereinafter simply referred to as gate) 124 for starting a symbol lottery (opening/closing lottery) is provided on the game board 110. In addition, in FIG. 1, the gates 124 are provided on the left and right sides of the gaming area 111, and the gate 124 on the left side is written as 124L, and the gate 124 on the right side is written as 124R. In addition, the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122 referred to herein refer to a winning opening that triggers the activation of one predetermined special symbol display. Specifically, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 are provided with switches (first starting port switch 211 and second starting port switch 212, which will be described later) that detect the passing of a game ball when winning a prize. It is being Then, when a game ball enters the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122, this switch detects the passage of the game ball, which triggers the activation of the special symbol display.

The second starting port 122 is equipped with an electric tulip (opening/closing member) 123, which is a normal electric accessory that lights up as a pair of tulip flower-shaped blades are opened and closed by an electric solenoid. In the electric tulip 123, when the blade is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, but when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second starting port 122 expands and the game ball enters the second starting port 122. It is designed for easy access. When the electric tulip 123 wins the regular symbol lottery, its wings open for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds to 1.8 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) while lighting up or blinking.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has a low probability state where the probability of winning is low and a high probability state where the probability of winning is higher than the low probability state as gaming states based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, it is controlled to either a low probability state or a high probability state based on predetermined conditions.
Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two gaming states: a non-electrical support state in which there are few opportunities to win a prize in the second starting port 122, and a non-electrical support state in which there are more opportunities to win in the second starting port 122 than in a state in which there is no electrical support. have. Then, under a predetermined condition, such as triggered by a jackpot or the number of special symbol drawings, it is controlled to be in either the electric support state or the electric support state. The electric support state is, for example, one or more of the following: shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, and increasing the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. This is a gaming state controlled by combinations.
Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as game states, a time saving no state where the special symbol fluctuation time is long and a time saving state where the special symbol fluctuation time is shorter than the time saving no state.
In this embodiment, it is assumed that the electric support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time. Further, in the following description, a state with electric support and a time saving state is simply referred to as a time saving state, and a state with no electric support and no time saving is simply referred to as a no time saving state.

In addition, in this embodiment, as other accessories related to winning and drawing, there is a large prize opening 125 as a special electric accessory that opens according to the result of the special symbol drawing, and a lottery is not held even if a game ball wins. A normal winning opening 126, which is not included, is arranged on the game board 110. The big winning opening 125 is provided with a big winning opening door 125D that opens and closes the big winning opening 125. In the following description, the opening/closing state and opening/closing operation of the big winning opening door 125D may be explained as the opening/closing state and opening/closing operation of the big winning opening 125 for convenience.
In this embodiment, a display 130 is provided at the lower left of the game board 110 to display lottery results and the number of reservations.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the second starting opening and the big winning opening 125, which are provided with the electric tulip 123, are arranged in the right side area of the gaming area 111. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when trying to win a prize in the second starting opening 122 or the big winning opening 125, the game ball is made to flow down into the right side area of the gaming area 111. .

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 clockwise, the frame member 150 fires game balls at predetermined time intervals (for example, 100 balls per minute) with a batting force corresponding to the operating angle. It is equipped with a firing device (not shown) that fires electrically. The frame member 150 also includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls one by one to the launch device at a timing linked to the player's operation using the lever 152, and a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launch device at a timing linked to the player's operation using the lever 152. A tray 153 for temporarily storing water is provided. A ball is paid out to this tray 153 by, for example, a payout unit.
In this embodiment, the plate 153 is constructed by integrating the upper and lower plates, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. Further, a configuration example in which the handle 151 of the firing device emits light under predetermined conditions is also possible.

The frame member 150 also includes a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the firing of game balls even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the firing device, and a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the firing of game balls accumulated in the tray 153. A take-out button 155 is provided for dropping the book into a box (not shown) and taking it out.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for announcing the gaming status and situation of the pachinko game machine 100 and for performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various performances using music, voices, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects using light, such as lighting/blinking patterns and different emitted colors. Note that for the frame lamp 157, an example of a configuration is possible that makes it possible to perform an effect of changing the direction of light irradiation.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko game machine 100 when the pachinko game machine 100 is viewed from the rear side. In FIG. 2, the upper side of the page of the pachinko game machine 100 is referred to as the "upper side", the lower side of the page is referred to as the "lower side", and these directions are sometimes referred to as the "up-down direction". Further, the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 on the page may be referred to as the "left side", the right side on the page may be referred to as the "right side", and these directions may be referred to as the "left-right direction". Further, the front side of the pachinko game machine 100 on the page may be referred to as the "front side", the rear side on the page may be referred to as the "rear side", and these directions may be referred to as the "back-and-forth direction".

The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a power plug 158, a power supply board unit 4, a game control board unit 2, an effect control board 300B, an image control board 310B, a lamp control board 320B, a payout control board 330B, and a frame. A control board 360B is provided. A power plug 158 is provided on the frame member 150. Further, the power supply board unit 4 and the frame control board 360B are attached to the back surface of the frame member 150. Further, the game control board unit 2, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, and the payout control board 330B are attached to the back surface of the game board 110.
When the power plug 158 is inserted into the outlet of the transformer T, and the plug of the transformer T is inserted into an outlet (not shown) in the hall where the pachinko game machine 100 is installed, AC is supplied from the commercial power source to the transformer T. (AC: Alternating current) 100V power is supplied. The transformer T converts the supplied AC 100V to AC 24V. The AC 24V power converted by the transformer T is supplied to the pachinko game machine 100 via the power plug 158.

The power supply board unit 4 includes a power supply board 40 and a power supply board case 60 that accommodates the power supply board 40.
The power supply board 40 is electrically connected to the power supply plug 158. Further, the power supply board 40 is provided with a power switch 412 (described later) that switches ON and OFF connection to a commercial power source. When the power switch 412 is turned on, the power supply board 40 receives AC power supplied from the commercial power source via the transformer T. Then, the power supply board 40 converts the received AC power into direct current (DC) power, and uses the converted power to control the gaming control board unit 2, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, and the lamp control board 310B. It is supplied to the board 320B, payout control board 330B, and frame control board 360B. Furthermore, when the power switch 412 is turned off, the supply of power to the power supply board 40 is cut off. As a result, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off.
Note that the configurations of the power supply board 40 and the power supply board case 60 will be described in detail later.

The game control board unit 2 includes a game control board 200B and a game control board case 200C that accommodates the game control board 200B. The game control board 200B determines whether the special symbol is won or not.
The performance control board 300B centrally controls the performance.
The image control board 310B controls the effects of images and sounds.
The lamp control board 320B controls performances by the various board lamps 116 and movable accessories 115.
The payout control board 330B controls the payout of prize balls.
The frame control board 360B controls effects by various frame lamps 157 and the like.
The game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame control board 360B operate by being supplied with power from the power supply board 40.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 3(b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko game machine 100, and FIG. 3(c) is an enlarged view showing an example of the sub-information display 80 disposed at the lower left of the game board.
As shown in FIG. 3(a), the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to a winning at the first starting opening 121, and a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to a winning at the second starting opening 122. It includes a second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to the passing of the gate 124, and a normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to passing through the gate 124. The first special symbol display 221 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying it to display the lottery result based on the winning of the first start opening 121. The second special symbol display 222 displays the special symbol in a variable manner based on the winning of the second starting port 122, and then stops displaying the symbol to display the lottery result. The first special symbol display device 221 and the second special symbol display device 222 perform cycle fluctuation (cycle display) in which the display mode changes for one cycle (=256 ms) multiple times, and stop when the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed. indicate.
The normal symbol display 223, based on the game ball passing through the gate 124, displays the normal symbols in a variable manner and then stops displaying them to display the lottery result. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are each constituted by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof. Similarly, the normal symbol display 223 is also constituted by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the regular symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode.

In addition, the display 130 includes a first special symbol reservation display 218 that operates in response to reservation on the first special symbol display 221, and a first special symbol reservation display 218 that operates in response to reservation on the second special symbol display 222. 2, a special symbol retention display 219 and a normal symbol retention display 220 that operates in response to reservation on the normal symbol display 223. In this embodiment, the first special symbol reservation display 218, the second special symbol reservation display 219, and the normal symbol reservation display 220 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of reservations is indicated by the lighting mode. Is displayed.

Here, suspension will be explained. If a game ball further enters the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 during the variable display operation of the special symbol (while the variable display for one winning time is being performed), the special symbol is changing. In addition, it is not possible to start the variable display operation of special symbols based on subsequent winnings. Therefore, later winnings are stored up to a specified number (for example, 4), and the right to start the special symbol for the winning game ball is held until the variable display operation for the winning game ball ends. It will be put on hold.
Note that the same processing as that for special symbols is performed for normal symbols. The fact that such a reservation is made and the number of reservations (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol reservation display 218, the second special symbol reservation display 219, and the normal symbol reservation display 220.

Furthermore, the display 130 includes a status display 224 that displays the status of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In this embodiment, the status indicator 224 is composed of a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs lights up to notify whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state where the probability of winning the special symbol lottery is high. The other one is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a time saving state where the special symbol variation time is short. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in an advantageous state by hitting the game ball to the right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

In addition, the display 130 includes a round number display 225 that displays the number of rounds when the jackpot 125 is activated in a jackpot game performed according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot game will be described later. The round number display 225 is constituted by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the jackpot opening 125 in the jackpot game is displayed depending on the lighting mode.

The display 130 also includes a status confirmation display 226. The status confirmation indicator 226 is composed of one LED, and is used to indicate that the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, is set. The LED starts lighting up, and when the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode ends, the LED is turned off. In this way, since the status confirmation display 226 is provided on the front (surface) of the gaming machine, it is possible to easily confirm whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is set. . Note that the status confirmation display 226 may be installed at the front (surface) of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and may be installed at other locations.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display is displayed in the same manner (lit display) regardless of whether it is set to setting change mode or setting confirmation mode, but it is difficult to recognize which mode it is set to. It may be displayed as possible. For example, the status confirmation display 226 may be lit in the setting change mode, and blinking in the setting confirmation mode, or vice versa.

Further, in this embodiment, the status confirmation display 226 is provided as a dedicated display to indicate that the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode is set, but it may also be used as another display. For example, in the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode, the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the first special symbol reservation display 218, the second special symbol reservation display 219, the number of rounds display Since the status indicators 225 and 224 are off, one or more LEDs of these indicators may be turned on.

The frame member 150 of the pachinko game machine 100 is equipped with an input device for a player to input information regarding the performance. As shown in FIG. 3(b), in this embodiment, as an example of an input device, a production button 161, a production key 162 consisting of a plurality of keys adjacent to the production button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape, are arranged on the frame member 150. In the illustrated example, consider a case where an effect is performed that accepts an operation of selecting one image from a plurality of images. In this case, for example, by operating the effect key 162 consisting of four keys arranged in a cross pattern, the player instructs one of the plurality of images displayed on the image display section 114, and presses the effect button 161. By operating it, it is possible to perform effects such as selecting the designated image. Further, as the form of the input device, in addition to the illustrated performance button 161 and performance key 162, various input forms such as a lever or a handle can be adopted depending on the content of the performance.

Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment has a sub-first fluctuation display 81, a sub-second fluctuation display 82, a sub-first reservation display 83, and a sub-second reservation display 84 inside the game area 111. , a sub-information display 80 consisting of a sub-normal figure fluctuation indicator 85, a sub-normal figure pending indicator 86, and a sub-right hit indicator 87.
This sub-information display 80 is basically composed of LEDs, and dynamic lighting is performed. Note that the sub-information display 80 is not provided with an indicator such as the status confirmation display 226 that indicates that the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode is set.

The sub-first fluctuation display 81 is for displaying (notifying) whether or not the first special symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner, and the sub-second fluctuation display 82 is for displaying the second special symbol in a fluctuating manner. This is for displaying (notifying) whether the vehicle is inside or not, and is each composed of one LED. Then, when the variable display of the corresponding special symbol starts, the LED blinks at a predetermined period (1 second) (lights on for 0.5 seconds → goes off for 0.5 seconds), and lights up when the corresponding special symbol stops being displayed. do. In other words, the sub-first variable display 81 and the sub-second variable display 82 repeatedly display a cycle in which one blink is one cycle (=1 second), and when the corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed, Light.

In addition, the result of jackpot determination of the special symbol may be notified by the sub-first fluctuation display 81 or the sub-second fluctuation display 82. In this case, it is preferable that the LED is turned on in the case of a jackpot and turned off in the case of a loss.

The sub-first reservation display 83 is for displaying the number of pieces of first reservation information (the number of first reservations) to be described later, and the sub-second reservation display 84 is for displaying the number of pieces of second reservation information (the number of second reservations to be described later) This is for displaying the second pending number), and is composed of two LEDs each. Then, when the number of reservations is "0", the left and right LEDs turn off, when the number of reservations is "1", the left LED lights up and the right LED goes out, and when the number of reservations is "2", the LED on the right turns off. The left and right LEDs light up, and when the number of reservations is "3", the left LED blinks and the right LED lights up, and when the number of reservations is "4", the left and right LEDs blink.

The sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the winning lottery, and is composed of one LED. Then, when the variable display of the normal symbols is started, the LED blinks at predetermined intervals (variable display). Then, when the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, an aspect indicating the result of the winning lottery (lights on in the case of a win, turns off in the case of a loss) is stopped and displayed.

In addition, in order to be able to grasp only whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the sub-normal symbol fluctuation display 85 is configured to blink while the normal symbol is in the fluctuating display, and to turn on or off when the normal symbol is displayed in a stopped state. It's okay.

The sub-universal figure reservation display 86 is for displaying the number of ordinary figures pending memory (the number of ordinary figures pending), and is constituted by two LEDs. Then, when the number of reserved general drawings is "0", the left and right LEDs turn off, and when the number of reserved general drawings is "1", the left LED lights up and the right LED goes out, and the number of reserved general drawings is ``1''. When the number of reservations is "2", the left LED blinks and the right LED lights up, and when the number of reserved ordinary cards is "4", the left and right LEDs blink.

The sub-right hitting display 87 is for prompting the user to fire the game ball toward the right side area of the game area 111 (so-called right hitting), and is composed of one LED. Then, the LED lights up during the jackpot state (special game) and the time-saving game state, and turns off during the other game states.

[Control unit configuration]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be explained.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the image/sound control section and the lamp control section of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit includes a game control section 200 as a main control means that determines whether or not a special symbol is won. Further, as sub-control means, a performance control section 300 that controls the performance in an integrated manner, and a payout control section 330 that performs payout control of the payout balls are provided.

[Configuration and functions of game control section]
The game control unit 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining the winning of special symbols, a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, etc., and a ROM 202 that is used as a working memory for the CPU 201. RAM 203 that can be used.

The game control unit 200 controls the game state of the pachinko game machine 100 to be either a high probability state or a low probability state, a no time saving state, or a time saving state. As a result, the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are: a high probability time saving gaming state which is a high probability state and a time saving state, a low probability time saving gaming state which is a low probability state and a time saving state, and a high probability state which is a high probability state and a time saving no state. The state is one of a probability time-saving no-gaming state, a low-probability state, and a low-probability time-saving no-gaming state. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between a high probability state and a low probability state, and switches between a no time saving state and a time saving state based on predetermined conditions. In addition, the game control unit 200 performs controls such as making the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery higher in the time saving state than in the no time saving state, shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, and extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123. I do.

The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball enters the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122. Then, a special game such as a jackpot game is performed according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery. In the special game, the game control unit 200 plays a predetermined number of rounds in which the special electric accessory, the grand prize opening 125, remains open until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapse or 10 game balls are won) is satisfied. control to repeat only Then, the game control unit 200 controls the opening/closing operation interval when the big prize opening 125 opens.

Further, the game control unit 200 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Then, the operation of the electric tulip is controlled according to the determination result of the normal symbol lottery.
In addition, the game control unit 200 also handles reservations that occur due to the game ball entering the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 during special symbol fluctuations, and the game ball passing through the gate 124 during normal symbol fluctuations. Configure the hold settings that occur due to this.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 performs game control such as determination results of special symbol drawings and normal symbol drawings, change information between high probability state and low probability state, change information between time saving state and time saving state, reservation setting information, etc. The information is sent to the production control section 300 using a command described later.

Furthermore, when a game ball wins in the first starting hole 121, second starting hole 122, big winning hole 125, and normal winning hole 126, the game control unit 200 controls the game ball per one game ball according to the place where the game ball wins. The payout control unit 330 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, if a game ball enters the first starting port 121, you will receive 3 prize balls; if a game ball enters the second starting port 122, you will receive 4 prize balls; if a game ball enters the grand prize opening 125, you will receive 13 prizes. When a game ball enters the normal winning hole 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 to pay out 10 prize balls respectively. Note that even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction with the detection.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out prize balls according to the instructions from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information regarding the number of paid out prize balls from the payout control unit 330. Thereby, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game control unit 200 includes a first starting port detection unit (first starting port switch (SW)) 211 that detects winning of a game ball to the first starting port 121 as a detection means. , a second starting port detection unit (second starting port switch (SW)) 212 that detects winning of a game ball to the second starting port 122, an electric tulip opening/closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and a gate 124. A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 that detects passage of a game ball is connected.
Furthermore, the game control section 200 includes a large winning hole detection section (a large winning hole switch (SW)) 215 that detects winning of a game ball to the large winning hole 125, and a large winning hole door 125D of the large winning hole 125. A special prize opening door opening/closing section 216 that sets the door to a closed state and a protrudingly inclined open state, and a regular prize opening detection section (normal prize opening switch (SW)) 217 that detects winning of a game ball to the ordinary prize opening 126. , is connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol retention display 218 that displays the number of retained unchanged pieces won in the first start opening 121 during the fluctuation of the special symbol, and a second special symbol retention display 218 that displays the number of retained unchanged pieces won in the first start opening 121 during the fluctuation of the special symbol. A second special symbol retention display 219 that displays the number of retained unchanged pieces that entered the starting slot 122, and a normal symbol retention display that displays the number of unchanged retained pieces that passed through the gate 124 during normal symbol fluctuations. 220 are connected.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 that displays a variable display of special symbols performed by winning a game ball into the first starter opening 121 and a result of a special symbol lottery; A second special symbol display 222 that displays a variable display of special symbols and the result of a special symbol lottery performed by winning a game ball to 122, and a normal symbol display that displays a variable display of normal symbols and the result of a regular symbol lottery. The machine 223 is connected to a status display 224 that displays the status of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

Then, the detection signals detected by the first starting port switch 211, the second starting port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the big winning port switch 215, and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control section 200. In addition, control signals from the game control unit 200 are transmitted to the electric tulip opening/closing unit 213, the big prize opening door opening/closing unit 216, the first special symbol retention display 218, the second special symbol retention display 219, and the normal symbol retention display 220. , the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223, and the status display 224. Thereby, the game control section 200 performs various controls related to the above-described number of payout prize balls.

In addition, on the front side of the game control board, a signal is input for clearing the memory contents of the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 or for updating the set value (probability of being judged as a jackpot), which is the stage of the advantage level of the game. A RAM clear switch 228 that inputs a signal to move to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, by operation using a setting key, a setting key switch 229 that inputs a signal to move to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, and performance information and settings that make it possible to grasp the actual performance of the gaming machine. An information display 230 for displaying values and other electronic components are mounted.

The information display 230 is composed of four 7-segment displays (230a to 230d, see FIG. 61 described later) arranged in the left-right direction. The two 7-segment displays 230a and 230b from the left constitute an identification segment for displaying identification information indicating the type of performance information (data type), and the two 7-segment displays 230c and 230d from the right constitute a setting. A numerical value segment is configured to display numerical information indicating a value or a numerical value of performance information (see FIG. 60). Note that static lighting is performed when setting values are displayed, and dynamic lighting is performed when performance information is displayed.

Furthermore, an external information terminal board 350 for the board is connected to the game control section 200, which transmits various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits the information regarding the number of prize balls that have been paid out, the status of the game control unit 200, etc. obtained from the payout control unit 330 to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 350. do.

[Structure and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 330 includes a CPU 331 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs executed by the CPU 331 and various data, and a RAM 333 that is used as a working memory for the CPU 331. It is equipped with.
Then, the payout control unit 330 controls the payout of the payout balls based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 obtains a command from the game control unit 200 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the location where the game ball has won (first starting port 121, etc.). Then, the payout drive unit 334 is controlled to pay out the number of prize balls specified in the command. The payout drive section 334 here is constituted by a drive motor that sends out game balls from the game ball storage section.

The payout control unit 330 also includes a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 334, and a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 334, and A ball presence detection unit 336 detects whether or not there is a storage of balls, and a tray 153 that holds game balls used by a player when playing a game and paid-out prize balls is full. A full tank detection section 337 is connected. Then, the payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Furthermore, an external information terminal board 340 for slots is connected to the payout control unit 330, which transmits various information to a host computer installed in the hall. The payout control unit 330 then generates, for example, information regarding the number of prize balls that the payout driving unit 334 is instructed to pay out, information regarding the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the put-out ball detection unit 335, etc. is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 340. Further, similar information is transmitted to the game control section 200 as well.

[Configuration and functions of production control section]
The production control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling production, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, etc., a RAM 303 that is used as a working memory etc. of the CPU 301, and a date and time. A real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring.
The performance control unit 300 sets the content of the performance based on, for example, the determination result of whether or not the special symbol lottery is won or not and the fluctuation pattern sent from the game control unit 200. At this time, an operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162 may be received, and the effect contents may be set in accordance with the operation input. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to the operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161, and the operation content identified by this operation signal is reflected in the setting of the effect.
Furthermore, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period of time, the performance control section 300 instructs setting of a screen display for waiting for customers as one of the performances.
Furthermore, the effect control section 300 sets the effect contents based on the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state, and the change information of the time saving no state and the time saving state, which are received from the game control section 200.
Further, the effect control section 300 sends a command to the image/sound control section 310 and the lamp control section 320 to instruct execution of the set effect contents.

Furthermore, an image/sound control unit 310 that controls performances using images and sounds, and a lamp control unit 320 that controls performances using various lamps and movable accessories 115 are connected to the production control unit 300. has been done.

[Configuration and functions of image/sound control unit]
As shown in FIG. 5, the image/sound control unit 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling images and sounds expressing the content of the performance, and programs executed by the CPU 311 and various data stored therein. It includes a ROM 312, a RAM 313 used as a working memory for the CPU 311, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 314, a CGROM 315, and an SNDROM 316.

Then, the image/sound control section 310 controls the image displayed on the image display section 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the production control section 300.
Specifically, the CGROM 315 stores symbol images and background images to be displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, decorative symbols to notify players of lottery results, characters to display preview effects to players, etc. Image data such as items etc. is stored. Further, the SNDROM 316 stores various types of audio data such as music, sounds, and sound effects such as jingles that are output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data.
The CPU 311 analyzes animation patterns, creates a display list that compiles drawing-related commands, and sends the display list to the VDP 314 based on the pending number command or variable performance start command sent from the performance control unit 300. conduct.

Based on the display list received from the CPU 311, the VDP 314 reads image data and audio data stored in the CGROM 315 and SNDROM 316, respectively. Furthermore, the VDP 314 performs drawing processing for background image display, pattern image display, pattern image variation, character/item display, etc. using the read image data, and audio processing using the read audio data. . Then, the VDP 314 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 using the image data that has been subjected to the drawing process. Further, the VDP 314 controls the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the sound data subjected to sound processing.
Note that in this embodiment, the VDP 314 is configured to perform audio processing in addition to drawing processing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a separate processor that exclusively performs audio processing may be provided.

[Configuration and functions of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 includes a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the board lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and a program that is executed by the CPU 321 and various data stored therein. It includes a ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 321 and the like.
Then, the lamp control section 320 controls lighting/blinking, emitted light color, etc. of the board lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on commands sent from the effect control section 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.

Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting/flashing pattern data and light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) are stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 that corresponds to the command sent from the effect control section 300. Then, the lamp control unit 320 controls the light emission of the board lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
Further, the ROM 322 of the lamp control section 320 stores motion pattern data of the movable accessory 115 according to the presentation content set by the presentation control section 300. The CPU 321 controls the motion of the movable accessory 115 based on the read motion pattern data.
Note that a control section that controls the frame lamp 157 may be provided separately from the lamp control section 320. In this case, a control unit that controls the frame lamp 157 may be provided on the frame control board 360B.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game control section 200, the production control section 300, the image/sound control section 310, the lamp control section 320, and the payout control section 330 are the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, and the image control board, respectively. It is provided on the board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, and the payout control board 330B. Further, the RAM clear switch 228, the setting key switch 229, and the information display 230 are all provided on the game control board 200B.
Further, in the configuration example described with reference to FIG. 5, the production button 161 and the production key 162 are connected to the production control section 300 and controlled by the production control section 300, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect button 161 and the effect key 162 may be connected to the lamp control section 320 and controlled by the lamp control section 320.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Next, the functional configuration of the game control section 200 will be explained.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game control section 200. As shown in FIG. 6, the game control unit 200 includes a random number acquisition unit 231, a normal symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234 as functional units that execute various lottery processes. , a normal symbol variation control section 236.
Furthermore, the game control section 200 includes a variation pattern selection section 235 as a functional section that executes processing associated with special symbol variations.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 includes a large prize opening operation control unit 237, an electric tulip operation control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 as functional units that execute data processing related to operation control of various accessories and prize balls, etc. , an output control section 240 , and a random number control section 241 .

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value used for the special symbol lottery and a random number value used for the normal symbol lottery. In the case of random numbers used for special symbol drawings, specifically, on the condition that a game ball has won in the first starting hole 121 or the second starting hole 122, a numerical value within a predetermined range is selected for each type of random number. One value (random value) is selected (obtained) from among them. The acquired random number value is used for determination by the special symbol determination section 234. As will be described in detail later, the random numbers used in the special symbol lottery include a jackpot random number that indicates whether or not it is a jackpot, a symbol random number that indicates the type of jackpot, a variable pattern random number, a reach random number, and the like.
In addition, in the case of random numbers used for normal symbol drawings, specifically, one number (random number) is selected (obtained) from a predetermined range of numbers on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 124. ) to be done. The acquired random number value is used for determination by the normal symbol determination section 232. In addition, as the random number used for the normal symbol lottery, in addition to the winning random number that indicates whether or not it is a win, a symbol random number that indicates the type of win, a variable pattern random number, etc. may be set.
The special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 according to the lottery result when a special symbol lottery is performed.

The special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 42, which will be described later, at the start of the variation of the special symbol to determine whether the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot or not, and whether it is a jackpot if the jackpot is won. ``type of winning'' and ``whether it is a small win or a loss in the case where the jackpot has not been won'' is determined. That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value related to a special symbol when the passage of a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 211 or the second starting port switch 212, which is a detection means, and makes a special pattern determination. The unit 234 determines whether or not to play a special game (such as a jackpot game) that is advantageous to the player, based on the obtained random number value. Note that the aforementioned special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery) refers to processing in the random number acquisition section 231 and the special symbol determination section 234.

Here, the "jackpot" is divided into a plurality of types depending on the gaming state that occurs after the jackpot game ends. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined by the combination of time saving no state or time saving state, and high probability state or low probability state. In other words, the types of jackpots based on the gaming state that occur after the end of the jackpot game are a jackpot that results in a high probability time-saving gaming state after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a "jackpot in a high-probability time-saving gaming state"), and a low-probability time-saving gaming state. A jackpot that results in a low-probability time-saving no-gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot in a low-probability time-saving no-gaming state), a jackpot that results in a high-probability time-saving no-gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot in a high-probability time-saving no-gaming state), a jackpot that results in a low-probability time-saving no-gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability jackpot in a time-saving no-gaming state) It is possible to have a jackpot (with probability of shortening time and no playing). These jackpots are each associated with individual special symbols, and the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol won in the special symbol lottery.

In addition, "jackpot" may be divided into jackpot where the jackpot game is long and the payout of a large amount of game balls can be expected, and jackpot where the jackpot game is short and the payout of few game balls cannot be expected. The former is called "long hit" and the latter is called "short hit." For example, in "long win", a round is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) in which the open state of the big prize opening 125 is maintained until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have won). It will be done. In addition, in the case of a "short win", a round in which the big prize opening 125 is kept open for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice).

In addition, a "small win" when a jackpot has not been won is a small win game in which the jackpot 125 is kept open for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). It will be done. In addition, when winning a small winning, the game state before winning the small winning continues even after the small winning game ends. That is, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small win is the high probability time saving gaming state, the high probability time saving gaming state continues even after the small winning game ends and the gaming state does not shift. Similarly, if the gaming state at the time of winning a small win is a low probability time saving no gaming state, the low probability time saving no playing state continues even after the small winning game ends and the gaming state does not shift.
Furthermore, a "small win" is a type of "miss", and none of the above game conditions that are advantageous to the player are set.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbols to be displayed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. Specifically, the variation pattern selection unit 235 selects a variation pattern (for example, 13.5 seconds or longer) that allows a reach effect in the decorative symbol variation production accompanying the special symbol variation and the determination result of whether or not to play a jackpot game. ), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination result as to whether or not. Then, based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol. Details of the operations of the variation pattern selection section 235 and the special symbol variation control section 233 will be described later.
Here, "reach" is an effect to make the player expect a jackpot in a decorative pattern described later.

The normal symbol determining unit 232 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 42(d), which will be described later, to determine whether the lottery result of the normal symbol is a hit or not when the variation of the normal symbol starts. That is, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not to perform the auxiliary game of opening and closing the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for the regular symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. Further, when a plurality of types of winnings are set in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol determining unit 232 determines the "win type" when the determination result is a winning. Note that the normal symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition section 231 and the normal symbol determination section 232.
The normal symbol variation control unit 236 controls the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 223 according to the lottery result when the normal symbol lottery is performed.
The electric tulip operation control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a specified time and a specified number of times when the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines that the normal symbol lottery is a “win”, and causes the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. To generate a state in which it is easy to win a prize. Moreover, when it is determined that the electric tulip 123 is "off", such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated. The operation patterns of the electric tulip 123 will be described later, and include, for example, an operation pattern in which the electric tulip 123 opens once in an opening time of 0.15 seconds, and an operation pattern in which it opens three times in an opening time of 1.80 seconds.

When the special symbol determination section 234 determines that the special symbol lottery is a "jackpot", the big winning opening operation control unit 237 operates the big winning opening as a jackpot game with an operation pattern specified based on the type of jackpot won. Controls the opening operation of 125. In addition, when the special symbol determination section 234 determines that the special symbol lottery is a "small win", the large winning opening operation control unit 237 opens the large winning opening 125 for a specified time and a specified number of times as a small winning game. .
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets commands for managing the number of prizes won in various accessories related to winnings and drawings, and controlling the payout of prize balls according to winnings.
The output control section 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control section 200 to the production control section 300 and the payout control section 330.
The random number control unit 241 updates various random numbers that the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires at predetermined timings.

[Basic operations of gaming machines]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be explained.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko game machine 100 initializes and initializes various devices as basic processing at startup. After performing the basic processing, the game control section 200 repeatedly executes the main control processing, which is a series of processing related to the progress of the game. Furthermore, when shutting off the power, the game control section 200 executes a series of power-off processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of basic processing by the game control section 200.
When the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first allows access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 4) (step (hereinafter referred to as "S") 601). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether the RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is turned on (S602).
When the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S602), next, the game control unit 200 determines whether the backup flag regarding the operation at the time of power cutoff is ON (S603).
If the backup flag is ON (Yes in S603), then the game control unit 200 determines whether the checksum created at the time of power cut-off is normal or not (S604).
If the checksum is normal (Yes in S604), then the game control unit 200 executes a return process (S605). In this return processing, the game control section 200 performs settings of sub-control means such as the performance control section 300 in connection with the return from the power-off state. Specifically, the game control unit 200 determines the gaming state of the pachinko game machine 100 (whether or not a jackpot game is in progress, either a high probability state or a low probability state, a time saving state or a no time saving state) when the power is cut off. A command for setting the sub-control means is output to the production control unit 300 so as to reflect any of the following. Also, in this return process, the game control section 200 turns off the backup flag.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S602), the backup flag is OFF (No in S603), or the checksum is abnormal (No in S604), then the gaming control unit 200 initializes the As a process, the storage contents of the RAM 203 are cleared (S606), and a work area of the RAM 203 is set (S607). Then, the game control section 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub-control means to the production control section 300, and sets the sub-board (sub-control means) (S608). The sub-board settings include clearing the RAM 303, RAM 313, and RAM 323 mounted on each sub-board.

After the return process (see S605) is completed, or after the sub-board setting (see S608) is completed, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for game control (S609). Then, the game control unit 200 performs interrupt permission (S610), interrupt prohibition (S611), symbol random number control processing (S612), initial value random number update processing (S613), and judgment as to whether or not the power cutoff flag is ON. (S614) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt enable (S610) and interrupt disable (S611) are provided to enable interrupt processing to be executed during execution of this loop processing (S610 to S614). In this embodiment, main control processing in game control is executed by this interrupt processing. Details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S612), the game control unit 200 updates the variable pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number update process (S613), the game control unit 200 updates the initial values of various random numbers used in game control.
In the determination of the power cutoff flag, if the power cutoff flag is OFF (No in S614), the power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control using an interrupt as well as loop processing (S610 to S614). Repeat the process. On the other hand, if the power cutoff flag is ON (Yes in S614), the game control unit 200 starts a process for cutting off the power to the pachinko game machine 100 (power cutoff process).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the power cut-off process by the game control unit 200.
In the power-off processing, the game control unit 200 first clears the settings of the output ports for performing various outputs (S701). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S702). Next, the game control unit 200 turns on the backup flag (S703), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S704), and shifts to an infinite loop.

(Power supply board 40)
Next, the power supply board 40 will be explained.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit on the power supply board 40. As shown in FIG.
The power supply board 40 receives AC 24V power supplied from a commercial power supply P as an example of an external power supply and converted by the transformer T. Further, the power supply board 40 creates a predetermined voltage from the received power. Examples of the predetermined voltage include DC36V, DC12V, and DC5V. Then, the power supply board 40 supplies the created voltage power to the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame control board 360B.
The power supply board 40 is provided with a plurality of electronic components described later in the electronic circuit, and these plurality of electronic components realize the function of generating electric power and the function of supplying the generated electric power to various substrates. The plurality of electronic components on the power supply board 40 are electrically connected to each other by conductive wiring patterns (electrical paths).

The power supply board 40 is provided with an AC circuit 41, a rectifier circuit 43, and a DC circuit 50.
The AC circuit 41 is a circuit to which AC voltage is supplied. AC 24V is supplied to the AC circuit 41.
The rectifier circuit 43 is a circuit that converts the alternating current voltage that has passed through the alternating current circuit 41 into direct current voltage. The rectifier circuit 43 converts 24V AC to 24V DC.

The DC circuit 50 is a circuit to which a DC voltage that has passed through the rectifier circuit 43 is supplied. The DC circuit 50 is provided with a power factor correction (PFC) circuit 44, a power generation circuit 48, and a backup circuit 49.
The PFC circuit 44 is a circuit that improves the power factor of electric power. The PFC circuit 44 boosts the DC voltage that has passed through the rectifier circuit 43 to DC36V in order to improve the power factor of the electric power.
The power generation circuit 48 is a circuit that generates 12V DC and 5V DC using 36V DC that has passed through the PFC circuit 44.
The backup circuit 49 is a circuit that generates backup power for use in the pachinko gaming machine 100.

(AC circuit 41)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the AC circuit 41 on the power supply board 40. As shown in FIG.
In the following, among the terminals provided on each electronic component on the power supply board 40, the terminal to which voltage is input is referred to as an "input terminal," and the terminal to which voltage is output is referred to as an "output terminal." Sometimes referred to as
The AC circuit 41 is provided with an AC connection connector 411, a power switch 412, an input side fuse 413, a bidirectional surge absorption element 414, a connector side fuse 415, and a CR connection connector 416. Further, the AC circuit 41 is provided with a noise filter circuit 42 .

The AC connection connector 411, which is an example of an AC voltage input section, is a connector that connects the AC circuit 41 to an electric wire to which 24 V AC converted by the transformer T is supplied. AC 24V is input to the AC circuit 41 via the AC connection connector 411.

The power switch 412 has an input terminal 412a on one side, an input terminal 412b on the other side, an output terminal 412c on the one side, and an output terminal 412d on the other side. One side of the AC 24V input via the AC connection connector 411 is input to the one side input terminal 412a. The other side of the AC 24V (the side that is not input to the one side input terminal 412a) is input to the other side input terminal 412b. Hereinafter, the voltage input to one side input terminal 412a of AC24V may be referred to as AC24Va, and the voltage inputted to the other side input terminal 412b of AC24V may be referred to as AC24Vb. One side output terminal 412c outputs AC24Va. Moreover, the other side output terminal 412d outputs AC24Vb.
The power switch 412 allows the one-side input terminal 412a and the one-side output terminal 412c, and the other-side input terminal 412b and the other-side output terminal 412d, to be electrically connected and not electrically connected. Switch to one or the other. When the clerk of the hall where the pachinko game machine 100 is installed turns on the power switch 412, the one side input terminal 412a and the one side output terminal 412c, and the other side input terminal 412b and the other side output terminal 412d are electrically connected. connected to. In this case, power is supplied to various circuits on the power supply board 40, and power is supplied from the power supply board 40 to various boards. Further, when the store clerk turns off the power switch 412, the one side input terminal 412a and the one side output terminal 412c, and the other side input terminal 412b and the other side output terminal 412d are electrically disconnected. In this case, the power supply to the power supply board 40 is cut off, thereby cutting off the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

The input terminal of the input fuse 413, which is an example of a protection element, is electrically connected to the one side output terminal 412c of the power switch 412. Further, the input side fuse 413 is provided on the AC 24V input side of the AC circuit 41 rather than the noise filter circuit 42 .
The input fuse 413 supplies the AC 24V supplied to the AC circuit 41 via the power switch 412 to the downstream side. Furthermore, when a current larger than the rated value of the input fuse 413 flows through the input fuse 413, the input fuse 413 melts. This prevents a current larger than the rated value from flowing downstream of the input fuse 413. The rated value is, for example, when a clerk connects the commercial power supply P and the pachinko game machine 100 without going through the transformer T, and when AC 100V is input to the input fuse 413, the input fuse 413 blows. It is determined that

The bidirectional surge absorbing element 414 is an element that suppresses a voltage higher than the rated value of the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414 from being output to the output side of the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414 . One end of the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the input side fuse 413, and the other end is electrically connected to the other side output terminal 412d of the power switch 412.
The bidirectional surge absorption element 414 is short-circuited when a voltage higher than the rated value is input. When the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414 is short-circuited, a large current flows through the circuit C1 formed by the AC connection connector 411, the power switch 412, the input fuse 413, and the shorted bidirectional surge absorbing element 414. When a large current flows through the circuit C1, the input fuse 413 blows, opening the circuit C1. This prevents voltage from being input to the downstream side of the circuit C1.
Examples of the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414 include a semiconductor type surge absorber and a discharge tube type surge absorber. Further, as the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414, a bidirectional type is used which causes a short circuit even when a current with a voltage higher than the rated value is input from either one end or the other end. Further, in this embodiment, a bidirectional surge absorbing element 414 is used whose rated value is determined so that a short circuit occurs when a surge voltage or AC 100 V is input to the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414.

The noise filter circuit 42 is a circuit that removes noise contained in the AC 24V supplied to the AC circuit 41. The noise filter circuit 42 includes an input side capacitor 421, one side varistor 422, the other side varistor 423, a frame ground (FG) side surge absorption element 424, an FG connection connector 425, and a resistance side surge absorption element. An element 426, a resistor 427, a choke coil 428, and an output side capacitor 429 are provided.

The input side capacitor 421 removes normal mode noise contained in AC24V. The input capacitor 421 has one end electrically connected to the output terminal of the input fuse 413, and the other end electrically connected to the other output terminal 412d of the power switch 412. Further, the input side capacitor 421 is provided on the voltage input side of the AC circuit 41 rather than the output side capacitor 429. Further, the input side capacitor 421 is connected in parallel with the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414.
The input side capacitor 421 inputs a specific frequency component and suppresses this specific frequency component from being output to the output side of AC 24V. Examples of the specific frequency include frequencies defined as noise. Examples of the input side capacitor 421 include a ceramic capacitor and a film capacitor.

The one-side varistor 422, which is an example of a protection element, removes common mode noise contained in AC 24V. One end of the one-side varistor 422 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the input-side fuse 413, and the other end is electrically connected to the FG-side surge absorption element 424.
The other side varistor 423, which is an example of a protection element, removes common mode noise included in AC24V. The other side varistor 423 has one end electrically connected to the other side output terminal 412d of the power switch 412, and the other end electrically connected to the FG side surge absorption element 424.
When a voltage higher than the rated value is supplied to the one-side varistor 422 and the other-side varistor 423, the electrical resistance decreases. In this case, a voltage higher than the rated value is more likely to be supplied to the side where the FG side surge absorption element 424 is provided via the one side varistor 422 and the other side varistor 423. In other words, a voltage higher than the rated value is less likely to be supplied to the side where the resistance-side surge absorption element 426 is provided or the side where the choke coil 428 is provided. In this embodiment, one side varistor 422 and the other side varistor 423 whose rated values are determined so as to protect the electronic components provided on the power supply board 40 are used.

The FG side surge absorption element 424 removes noise contained in AC24V. The FG side surge absorption element 424 has one end electrically connected to the one side varistor 422 and the other side varistor 423, and the other end electrically connected to the FG connection connector 425. Further, the FG side surge absorbing element 424 is provided closer to the FG connection connector 425 than the resistance side surge absorbing element 426.
The electrical resistance of the FG side surge absorption element 424 decreases when a voltage higher than the rated value is supplied. In this case, a voltage higher than the rated value is more likely to be supplied to the FG connection connector 425 via the FG side surge absorption element 424. In this embodiment, the FG side surge absorption element 424 is used, the rated value of which is determined so as to protect the electronic components provided on the power supply board 40.

The FG connection connector 425 is a connector that connects the AC circuit 41 and the casing of the pachinko game machine 100 as the FG. The FG of the pachinko game machine 100 is grounded at the store where the pachinko game machine 100 is installed. Therefore, the noise input to the FG connection connector 425 via the FG side surge absorption element 424 is removed after being guided to the FG.

The resistance side surge absorption element 426 removes noise contained in AC 24V. The resistance side surge absorption element 426 has one end electrically connected to the output terminal of the input side fuse 413 and the other end electrically connected to the resistor 427.
When the resistance-side surge absorption element 426 is supplied with a voltage higher than the rated value, its electrical resistance decreases. In this case, a voltage higher than the rated value is more likely to be supplied to the resistor 427 via the resistance-side surge absorption element 426. In other words, it becomes difficult for a current with a voltage higher than the rated value to be supplied to the side where the choke coil 428 is provided. In this embodiment, a resistance-side surge absorption element 426 whose rated value is determined so as to protect the electronic components provided on the power supply board 40 is used.

The resistor 427, which is an example of a coil, has a predetermined resistance value. The supply of voltage to resistor 427 is limited depending on the resistance value of resistor 427. One end of the resistor 427 is electrically connected to the resistance-side surge absorption element 426, and the other end is grounded.

The choke coil 428 removes common mode noise contained in AC 24V. The choke coil 428 has an input terminal 428a on one side, an input terminal 428b on the other side, an output terminal 428c on the one side, and an output terminal 428d on the other side. The output terminal of the input side fuse 413 is electrically connected to the one side input terminal 428a. Further, the other side output terminal 412d of the power switch 412 is electrically connected to the other side input terminal 428b. In the choke coil 428, AC 24Va is inputted to one side input terminal 428a, and AC24Vb is inputted to the other side input terminal 428b. Further, in the choke coil 428, one side output terminal 428c outputs AC24Va, and the other side output terminal 428d outputs AC24Vb.
When common mode noise is input to one side input terminal 428a and the other side input terminal 428b, choke coil 428 attenuates the noise by generating an electromotive force that cancels this noise.

The output side capacitor 429 removes noise contained in AC 24V. The output side capacitor 429 has one end electrically connected to the one side output terminal 428c of the choke coil 428, and the other end electrically connected to the other side output terminal 428d of the choke coil 428. Further, the output side capacitor 429 is provided on the AC 24V output side in the AC circuit 41 rather than the input side capacitor 421.
The input side capacitor 421 inputs a voltage having a specific frequency, thereby suppressing this voltage from being supplied to the AC 24V output side of the AC circuit 41. Examples of the specific frequency include frequencies defined as noise. Examples of the output side capacitor 429 include a ceramic capacitor and a film capacitor.

The connector side fuse 415 has an input terminal electrically connected to the output terminal of the input side fuse 413, and an output terminal electrically connected to the CR connection connector 416. Furthermore, the connector-side fuse 415 is provided closer to the CR connection connector 416 than the input-side fuse 413 is.
The connector side fuse 415 supplies the input AC 24V to the CR connection connector 416 side. Furthermore, when a current larger than the rated value of the connector-side fuse 415 flows through the connector-side fuse 415, the connector-side fuse 415 melts. This prevents a current larger than the rated value of the connector-side fuse 415 from flowing into the CR connection connector 416.

The CR connection connector 416 is a connector that connects the AC circuit 41 and the CR unit (not shown). AC24V input to the CR connection connector 416 via the power switch 412, input side fuse 413, bidirectional surge absorption element 414, input side capacitor 421, one side varistor 422, other side varistor 423, and connector side fuse 415. Current is supplied to the CR unit.

In addition, the AC 24V input to the AC circuit 41 includes a bidirectional surge absorption element 414, an input side capacitor 421, one side varistor 422, another side varistor 423, a resistance side surge absorption element 426, a choke coil 428, and an output side capacitor 429. This reduces noise. The AC 24V current with reduced noise is input to the rectifier circuit 43.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the AC circuit 41 is connected to an electric line to which AC voltage is supplied, and the bidirectional surge absorption element 414 short-circuits the AC circuit 41 when a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage is applied. and an input-side fuse 413 that is connected to the electrical path between the commercial power supply P and the bidirectional surge absorption element 414 and protects the electronic components from a current larger than a predetermined current.
In this case, when a voltage higher than the predetermined voltage is supplied to the power supply board 40, the bidirectional surge absorption element 414 is short-circuited, and a large current flows through the circuit C1. Furthermore, when a large current flows through the circuit C1, the input side fuse 413 blows out, opening the circuit C1 and preventing voltage from being supplied to the downstream side of the circuit C1. Therefore, it is possible to suppress malfunctions of electronic components provided on the voltage output side of the circuit C1 in the power supply board 40.

Note that in this embodiment, it has been described that the input side fuse 413 is provided on the power supply board 40, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
The input fuse 413 may be provided closer to the AC 24V input side than the power supply board 40, for example. That is, the input-side fuse 413 may be provided in a different part from the power supply board 40 as long as it is provided closer to the AC 24V input side than the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414.

Further, in this embodiment, the input side capacitor 421, the resistor 427, the choke coil 428, and the output side capacitor 429 are not connected to the electric path between the commercial power supply P and the bidirectional surge absorption element 414, and are It is connected to the electric path between the type surge absorbing element 414 and the rectifier circuit 43.
When a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage is supplied to the power supply board 40, the circuit C1 is opened before this voltage is supplied to the output side of the circuit C1. Therefore, even if a large current is input to the power supply board 40, problems with the input side capacitor 421, resistor 427, choke coil 428, output side capacitor 429, etc. can be suppressed.

Further, in this embodiment, the AC circuit 41 has a protection means for protecting electronic components provided in the AC circuit 41. Here, the protection means is, for example, the input side fuse 413 or the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414. The AC connector 411 is connected to the electrical path between the commercial power source P and the protection means.
In this case, the AC voltage input via the AC connection connector 411 is supplied to the input fuse 413 and the bidirectional surge absorbing element 414. Therefore, compared to the case where the input side fuse 413 and the bidirectional surge absorption element 414 are connected to the electrical path between the commercial power supply P and the AC connection connector 411, the input side fuse 413 and the bidirectional surge absorption element 414 are Also, malfunctions of electronic components provided on the rectifier circuit 43 side can be suppressed.

Further, in this embodiment, no other electronic component is connected to the electric path between the one-side varistor 422 or the other-side varistor 423 and the choke coil 428.
In this case, common mode noise in AC circuit 41 is removed. In other words, radiation noise mainly included in common mode noise can be removed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of malfunctions in the electronic components of the power supply board 40 due to radiation noise.

Further, in this embodiment, no other electronic component is connected to the electric path between the one-side varistor 422 or the other-side varistor 423 and the input-side capacitor 421.
In this case, the input side capacitor 421 can remove noise of a specific frequency. Moreover, the one-side varistor 422 and the other-side varistor 423 can remove noise contained in a current with a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage. That is, different types of noise can be removed using the input side capacitor 421 and the one side varistor 422 and the other side varistor 423. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of malfunctions in the electronic components of the power supply board 40 due to various noises.

Particularly in this embodiment, a ceramic capacitor or a film capacitor is used as the input capacitor 421. Therefore, compared to the case where an electrolytic capacitor is used as the input side capacitor 421, it becomes easier to remove noise consisting of a specific frequency.

Further, the one-side varistor 422, the other-side varistor 423, and the resistance-side surge absorption element 426 mainly remove static electricity noise in order to remove noise included in a voltage higher than the rated value. In other words, electrostatic noise is easier to remove from the one-side varistor 422, the other-side varistor 423, and the resistance-side surge absorption element 426 than radiation noise. On the other hand, the input side capacitor 421, the choke coil 428, and the output side capacitor 429 remove both static electricity noise and radiation noise.

(Rectifier circuit 43)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the rectifier circuit 43 and the PFC circuit 44 on the power supply board 40.
The rectifier circuit 43 is a full-wave rectifier circuit. The rectifier circuit 43 of this embodiment uses a single-phase bridge rectifier circuit as a full-wave rectifier circuit.
The rectifier circuit 43 is provided with four diodes. Hereinafter, of the two diodes connected to one input terminal 43a of the rectifier circuit 43, the diode on the right side in the figure will be referred to as a first diode 431, and the diode on the left side in the figure will be referred to as a second diode 432. There is. Furthermore, of the two diodes connected to the other input terminal 43b of the rectifier circuit 43, the diode on the right side in the figure may be referred to as a third diode 433, and the diode on the left side in the figure may be referred to as a fourth diode 434. be.

One input terminal 43a of the rectifier circuit 43 is electrically connected to the anode of the first diode 431 and the cathode of the second diode 432. Further, the other input terminal 43b of the rectifier circuit 43 is electrically connected to the anode of the third diode 433 and the cathode of the fourth diode 434. Further, AC 24Va is supplied to one input terminal 43a of the rectifier circuit 43, and AC 24Vb is supplied to the other input terminal 43b.
The alternating current voltage that has passed through the alternating current circuit 41 is converted into direct current voltage by the rectifying circuit 43. As a result, the rectifier circuit 43 outputs DC 24V.

Note that the rectifying element used as the rectifying circuit 43 is not limited to a diode.
For example, a transistor may be used as a rectifier element in the rectifier circuit 43. In this case, a FET (Field Effect Transistor) bridge circuit may be used as the rectifier circuit 43.

Further, the power supply board 40 is provided with a rectification side capacitor 435. The rectifier capacitor 435 is provided closer to the rectifier circuit 43 than the PFC circuit 44 . The rectifying capacitor 435 smoothes the pulsating current output from the rectifying circuit 43. The rectifying capacitor 435 has one end electrically connected to one output terminal 43c of the rectifying circuit 43, and the other end grounded. Examples of the rectifying capacitor 435 include a ceramic capacitor, a film capacitor, and the like.

(PFC circuit 44)
The PFC circuit 44 is provided with a booster circuit 45, an input detection circuit 46, an output detection circuit 47, a current detection section 441, a first smoothing capacitor 442, and a second smoothing capacitor 443.
The boost circuit 45 boosts the voltage of the power output from the rectifier circuit 43 as the power factor of the power is improved. The booster circuit 45 is provided with an inductor 451, a diode 452, a transistor 453, and a circuit control section 454.

The input detection circuit 46 detects the DC voltage input to the PFC circuit 44 . The input detection circuit 46 is provided with a first resistor 461 and a second resistor 462. The first resistor 461 and the second resistor 462 are connected in series.
The first resistor 461 has one end electrically connected to one output terminal 43c of the rectifier circuit 43, and the other end electrically connected to the second resistor 462.
The second resistor 462 has one end electrically connected to the first resistor 461 and the other end grounded.
Further, a portion of the input detection circuit 46 between the first resistor 461 and the second resistor 462 is electrically connected to the circuit control section 454. The DC voltage input to the PFC circuit 44 is divided by a first resistor 461 and a second resistor 462, and an input voltage division value V1, which is the value of the divided voltage, is input to the circuit control unit 454.

The output detection circuit 47 detects the voltage boosted by the boost circuit 45. The output detection circuit 47 is provided with a third resistor 471 and a fourth resistor 472. The third resistor 471 and the fourth resistor 472 are connected in series.
The third resistor 471 has one end electrically connected to the cathode of the diode 452, and the other end electrically connected to the fourth resistor 472.
The fourth resistor 472 has one end electrically connected to the third resistor 471 and the other end grounded.
Further, a portion of the output detection circuit 47 between the third resistor 471 and the fourth resistor 472 is electrically connected to the circuit control section 454. The DC voltage boosted by the booster circuit 45 is divided by a third resistor 471 and a fourth resistor 472, and an output voltage division value V2, which is the value of the divided voltage, is input to the circuit control unit 454. .

The current detection section 441 has one end electrically connected to the other output terminal 43d of the rectifier circuit 43, and the other end electrically connected to the circuit control section 454. The current detection unit 441 is a resistor that detects a current value I1 that is the value of the current output from the rectifier circuit 43. The current value I1 detected by the current detection section 441 is input to the circuit control section 454.

The inductor 451, which is an example of a coil, has one end electrically connected to one output terminal 43c of the rectifier circuit 43, and the other end electrically connected to the anode of the diode 452. Inductor 451 and diode 452 are connected in series.
The transistor 453 is a switch such as a MOSFET. The transistor 453 has a gate connected to the circuit control section 454, a drain connected to a portion between the inductor 451 and the diode 452, and a source grounded.

The circuit control unit 454 is an integrated circuit (IC) that controls power in the PFC circuit 44 . Upon acquiring the input voltage division value V1, output voltage division value V2, and current value I1, the circuit control unit 454 improves the power factor of the electric power based on these acquired parameters. More specifically, the circuit control unit 454 sets the voltage reference value Vs based on the input voltage division value V1 and the output voltage division value V2. Then, by controlling the transistor 453 while switching ON and OFF so that the voltage value in the current detection unit 441 becomes the reference value Vs, the current in the current detection unit 441 is brought close to a sine wave. The voltage value in the current detection section 441 is calculated from the current value I1 and the resistance value of the current detection section 441.
In the control of the transistor 453 by the circuit control unit 454, when the transistor 453 is turned on, the DC 24V input to the PFC circuit 44 is stored in the inductor 451. Then, when the transistor 453 is turned off, in addition to the voltage input to the PFC circuit 44, the voltage stored in the inductor 451 is output to the downstream side. As a result, the voltage boosted to DC36V is output from the booster circuit 45.

Further, the circuit control unit 454 operates the PFC circuit 44 when the input voltage division value V1 obtained from the input detection circuit 46 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined upper limit while the PFC circuit 44 is not operating. Further, when the input voltage division value V1 obtained from the input detection circuit 46 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit value while the PFC circuit 44 is operating, the circuit control unit 454 stops the PFC circuit 44 and The power cutoff flag (see S614 in FIG. 7) is turned on. Therefore, the circuit control unit 454 and the input detection circuit 46 can be regarded as a power outage monitoring circuit that monitors power outages in the pachinko gaming machine 100.
Further, the circuit control unit 454 stops the PFC circuit 44 when the output voltage division value V2 acquired from the output detection circuit 47 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit value while the PFC circuit 44 is operating. Therefore, the circuit control section 454 and the output detection circuit 47 can be regarded as a power outage monitoring circuit.
Note that the power outage monitoring circuit is not limited to the example described above. The power outage monitoring circuit may be provided in the AC circuit 41, for example.

The first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 are connected in parallel. The first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 have one end electrically connected to the cathode of the diode 452 and the other end grounded. The first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 charge and discharge the power output from the booster circuit 45. Further, the first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 smooth the pulsating current output from the booster circuit 45. The capacitance of the first smoothing capacitor 442 and the capacitance of the second smoothing capacitor 443 are larger than any of the capacitances of the input side capacitor 421, the output side capacitor 429, and the rectification side capacitor 435. More specifically, the first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 are the capacitors with the largest capacity among the capacitors provided on the power supply board 40. Examples of the first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 include electrolytic capacitors.

Further, the power supply board 40 is provided with a first connector side fuse 445, a first board connection connector 446, a second connector side fuse 447, a second board connection connector 448, and a third board connection connector 449. ing.
The first connector side fuse 445 has an input terminal electrically connected to the cathode of the diode 452, and an output terminal electrically connected to the first board connection connector 446. Further, the first connector side fuse 445 is provided closer to the first board connection connector 446 than the second connector side fuse 447. The first connector side fuse 445 supplies DC 36V output from the PFC circuit 44 to the first board connection connector 446. Furthermore, when a current larger than the rated value of the first connector-side fuse 445 flows through the first connector-side fuse 445, the first connector-side fuse 445 melts. This prevents a large current from flowing through the first board connection connector 446.

The first board connection connector 446 is a connector that connects the power supply board 40, the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame control board 360B. DC36V input to the first board connection connector 446 is supplied to the game control board 200B, production control board 300B, image control board 310B, lamp control board 320B, payout control board 330B, and frame control board 360B.

The second connector side fuse 447 is provided in parallel with the first connector side fuse 445. The second connector side fuse 447 has an input terminal electrically connected to the cathode of the diode 452, and an output terminal electrically connected to the second board connection connector 448 and the third board connection connector 449. The second connector side fuse 447 outputs the DC 36V output from the PFC circuit 44 to the second board connection connector 448 and the third board connection connector 449. Further, when a current larger than the rated value of the second connector side fuse 447 flows through the second connector side fuse 447, the second connector side fuse 447 is blown. This prevents a large current from flowing through the second board connecting connector 448 and the third board connecting connector 449.

The second board connection connector 448 is a connector that connects the power supply board 40, the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame control board 360B. DC36V input to the second board connection connector 448 is supplied to the game control board 200B, production control board 300B, image control board 310B, lamp control board 320B, payout control board 330B, and frame control board 360B.
The third board connection connector 449 is a connector that connects the power supply board 40, the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame control board 360B. DC36V input to the third board connection connector 449 is supplied to the game control board 200B, production control board 300B, image control board 310B, lamp control board 320B, payout control board 330B and frame control board 360B.

In addition, the first board connecting connector 446, the second board connecting connector 448, and the third board connecting connector 449 are connected to the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame. It does not have to be connected to any of the control boards 360B. Each of the first board connecting connector 446, the second board connecting connector 448, and the third board connecting connector 449 includes the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame It does not need to be connected to any one of the control boards 360B.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the DC circuit 50 includes an inductor 451 connected to an electric line to which a DC voltage is supplied, and a first smoothing capacitor 442 connected to an electric line to which the DC voltage that has passed through the inductor 451 is supplied. and a second smoothing capacitor 443.
In this case, the pulsating flow flowing through the inductor 451 can be smoothed.

Further, in this embodiment, a first smoothing capacitor 442 and a second smoothing capacitor 443 are provided, which are connected to the electrical path to which the DC voltage that has passed through the rectifier circuit 43 is supplied.
In this case, the pulsating current flowing through the rectifier circuit 43 can be smoothed.

Further, in this embodiment, electrolytic capacitors are used as the first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443. Therefore, compared to the case where a ceramic capacitor or a film capacitor is used as the first smoothing capacitor 442 or the second smoothing capacitor 443, the capacitance that can be charged becomes larger.

Further, in this embodiment, each of the AC circuit 41 and the DC circuit 50 is provided with a capacitor.
In this case, the input side capacitor 421 and the output side capacitor 429 provided in the AC circuit 41 can remove noise. Further, the rectifying capacitor 435, the first smoothing capacitor 442, and the second smoothing capacitor 443 provided in the DC circuit 50 can smooth out the pulsating current. That is, each capacitor can be made to perform a function corresponding to the circuit in which the capacitor is provided.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the choke coil 428 provided in the AC circuit 41 removes noise. Further, the inductor 451 provided in the DC circuit 50 stores the input DC. That is, the coil provided in the AC circuit 41 and the coil provided in the DC circuit 50 have different characteristics.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, an input-side fuse 413 is provided in the AC circuit 41 in order to suppress malfunctions in the electronic components of the power supply board 40 due to the flow of a large current. Further, in order to suppress malfunctions in the electronic components of the power supply board 40 due to input of overvoltage, the AC circuit 41 is provided with a varistor 422 on one side and a varistor 423 on the other side. Furthermore, in order to suppress defects in electronic components caused by alternating current flowing through the direct current circuit 50, a rectifying capacitor 435, a first smoothing capacitor 442, a second smoothing capacitor 443, etc. are provided. That is, a plurality of types of suppressing means for suppressing defects in electronic components are provided.
In this case, it is possible to deal with each of a plurality of types of causes of defects in electronic components.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 100, the distance from the power plug 158 to the electrical path (wiring pattern) in which the noise filter circuit 42 is provided is defined as a distance A. Further, the distance from the electrical path where the noise filter circuit 42 is provided to the electrical path where the rectifier circuit 43 is provided is defined as distance B. Furthermore, the distance from the electrical path where the rectifier circuit 43 is provided to the electrical path where the first board connection connector 446 is provided is defined as a distance C. In this case, in this embodiment, the relationship of distance A>distance C>distance B holds true.
In this case, noise generation between the noise filter circuit 42 and the rectifier circuit 43 can be suppressed compared to the case where the distance B is longer than the distance A.
Note that the reference for one end of the distance A may be a specific position in the electrical path where the noise filter circuit 42 is provided. For example, the distance A may be the distance from the power plug 158 to the electrical path where the choke coil 428 is provided. Further, the reference for one end of the distance B and the distance C may be not the electric path in which the rectifier circuit 43 is provided, but the electric path in which the PFC circuit 44 is provided. Further, the reference for one end of the distance B and the distance C may be, for example, the position of the electric path between the electric path in which the rectifier circuit 43 is provided and the electric path in which the PFC circuit 44 is provided.

(Power generation circuit 48)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of the power generation circuit 48 and backup circuit 49 in the power supply board 40.
The power generation circuit 48 is provided with a 12V generation circuit 481 and a 5V generation circuit 482. The 12V generation circuit 481 and the 5V generation circuit 482 are provided in parallel.
The 12V generation circuit 481 generates 12V power. The 12V generation circuit 481 is provided with an inductor 4811, a 12V control section 4812, a first capacitor 4813, and a second capacitor 4814.
The inductor 4811 has one end electrically connected to the 12V control section 4812, and the other end electrically connected to the first board connecting connector 446, the second board connecting connector 448, and the third board connecting connector 449.

The 12V control unit 4812 is an IC that generates 12V power. The 12V control unit 4812 is provided with a transistor and a diode (not shown). When the 12V control unit 4812 turns on the transistor, the power input from the PFC circuit 44 (see FIG. 11) is stored in the inductor 4811. Then, when the 12V control unit 4812 turns off the transistor, the supply of power to the inductor 4811 is stopped, and the power stored in the inductor 4811 is outputted to the power output side of the inductor 4811. In this way, by controlling the 12V control unit 4812 while switching ON and OFF of the transistor, 12V DC is outputted from the inductor 4811 to the power output side.
The first capacitor 4813 and the second capacitor 4814 are provided in parallel. The first capacitor 4813 and the second capacitor 4814 have one end electrically connected to the inductor 4811 and the other end grounded. The first capacitor 4813 and the second capacitor 4814 charge and discharge the power output from the inductor 4811. Further, the first capacitor 4813 and the second capacitor 4814 smooth the pulsating flow output from the inductor 4811. The capacitance of the first capacitor 4813 and the capacitance of the second capacitor 4814 are larger than any of the capacitances of the input side capacitor 421, the output side capacitor 429, and the rectification side capacitor 435. Examples of the first capacitor 4813 and the second capacitor 4814 include electrolytic capacitors.

The 5V generation circuit 482 is an IC that generates 5V power. The 5V generation circuit 482 is provided with an inductor 4821, a 5V control section 4822, and a capacitor 4823.
The inductor 4821 has one end electrically connected to the 5V control section 4822 and the other end electrically connected to the third board connection connector 449.

The 5V control unit 4822 generates 5V power. The 5V control section 4822 is provided with a transistor and a diode (not shown). When the 5V control unit 4822 turns on the transistor, the power input from the PFC circuit 44 (see FIG. 11) is stored in the inductor 4821. Then, when the 5V control unit 4822 turns off the transistor, power supply to the inductor 4821 is stopped, and the power stored in the inductor 4821 is outputted to the power output side of the inductor 4821. In this way, the 5V control unit 4822 controls the transistor while switching ON and OFF, thereby outputting DC 5V to the power output side from the inductor 4821.
One end of the capacitor 4823 is electrically connected to the inductor 4821, and the other end is grounded. Capacitor 4823 charges and discharges the power output from inductor 4821. Further, the capacitor 4823 smoothes the pulsating flow output from the inductor 4821.
The capacitance of the capacitor 4823 is larger than any of the capacitance of the input capacitor 421, the capacitance of the output capacitor 429, and the capacitance of the rectifying capacitor 435. An example of the capacitor 4823 is an electrolytic capacitor.

(Backup circuit 49)
The backup circuit 49 is provided with a diode 491 and a backup capacitor 492.
The diode 491 has an anode electrically connected to the inductor 4821 of the 5V generation circuit 482, and a cathode electrically connected to the third board connection connector 449.

One end of the backup capacitor 492 is electrically connected to the cathode of the diode 491, and the other end is grounded. The capacity of the backup capacitor 492 is larger than any of the capacitances of the input side capacitor 421, the output side capacitor 429, and the rectification side capacitor 435. An example of the backup capacitor 492 is an electrolytic capacitor.
When the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on, the backup capacitor 492 is charged with DC 5V power output from the 5V generation circuit 482. Then, when the power to the pachinko game machine 100 is cut off, the backup capacitor 492 starts discharging. As a result, even if the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is cut off, the power stored in the backup capacitor 492 is supplied to the game control board 200B via the third board connection connector 449, and the game control board Various information is held in the RAM 203 of 200B. Further, the power stored in the backup capacitor 492 is supplied to the payout control board 330B via the third board connection connector 449, and various information is held in the RAM 333 of the payout control board 330B.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the AC circuit 41 is provided with surge absorption elements such as the bidirectional surge absorption element 414, the FG side surge absorption element 424, and the resistance side surge absorption element 426. On the other hand, the rectifier circuit 43 and the DC circuit 50 are not provided with a surge absorption element.
The voltage supplied to the DC circuit 50 of the power supply board 40 is the voltage that has passed through the surge absorption element in the AC circuit 41. Therefore, by providing the surge absorbing element in the AC circuit 41, even if the DC circuit 50 is not provided with the surge absorbing element, overvoltage is suppressed from being supplied to the DC circuit 50.

Further, in this embodiment, the AC circuit 41 is provided with capacitors such as an input capacitor 421 and an output capacitor 429. On the other hand, the DC circuit 50 is provided with capacitors such as a rectifier capacitor 435, a first smoothing capacitor 442, a second smoothing capacitor 443, a first capacitor 4813, a second capacitor 4814, a capacitor 4823, a backup capacitor 492, etc. There is. That is, in this embodiment, as a result of providing a capacitor to protect each IC provided in the DC circuit 50, the number of capacitors provided in the DC circuit 50 is greater than the number of capacitors provided in the AC circuit 41. There are more capacitors. The capacitors provided in the DC circuit are each provided near each IC provided in the DC circuit 50.

Further, in this embodiment, the PFC circuit 44, the 12V generation circuit 481, and the 5V generation circuit 482 are each provided with a capacitor. Therefore, each power can be charged and discharged.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the distance from the 12V control section 4812 to the third board connection connector 449 is defined as distance D. Further, the distance from the 5V control section 4822 to the third board connection connector 449 is defined as a distance E. In this case, the distance E is longer than the distance D in this embodiment.

In addition, although the PFC circuit 44 is provided in the power supply board 40 in this embodiment, it is not limited to this.
The power supply board 40 does not need to be provided with the PFC circuit 44. In this case, in the rectifier circuit 43, the alternating current may be rectified into direct current and may be boosted. That is, in the rectifier circuit 43, AC 24V may be converted to DC 36V.

(Modified example)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of an electronic circuit in a power supply board 40A as a modified example.
Although the configuration of the electronic circuit on the power supply board 40 has been described in FIGS. 9 to 12, the electronic circuit on the power supply board 40 is not limited to the above configuration.
The configuration of the electronic circuit in the power supply board 40A as a modified example will be described below with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

The power supply board 40A receives AC 24V supplied from the commercial power supply P and converted by the transformer T. Further, the power supply board 40A creates a predetermined voltage from the received voltage. Examples of the predetermined voltage include DC36V, DC12V, and DC5V. Then, the power supply board 40A supplies the generated power to the game control board 200B, the production control board 300B, the image control board 310B, the lamp control board 320B, the payout control board 330B, and the frame control board 360B.

The power supply board 40A is provided with an AC circuit 41, a rectifier circuit 43, a PFC circuit 44, and a power generation circuit 48. On the other hand, the power supply board 40A is not provided with the backup circuit 49 (see FIG. 12). In this modification, a backup circuit is provided in the game control board 200B. Therefore, when the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is cut off, power is supplied from the backup circuit of the game control board 200B to the game control board 200B and the payout control board 330B.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of a PFC circuit 44 as a modified example.
A booster circuit 45 is provided in the PFC circuit 44 of the power supply board 40A. On the other hand, the PFC circuit 44 is not provided with the input detection circuit 46 (see FIG. 11) and the output detection circuit 47. In other words, the power supply board 40A is not provided with a power failure monitoring circuit. In this modification, a power outage monitoring circuit is provided in the game control board 200B. Therefore, it is detected whether the power to the pachinko game machine 100 has been cut off from the voltage change in the game control board 200B. Note that a power outage monitoring circuit may be provided on the payout control board 330B.

Next, the structure of the power supply board 40 and the power supply board case 60 in the power supply board unit 4 will be explained.
FIG. 15 is an overall perspective view of the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15, the power supply board unit 4 includes a power supply board 40 and a power supply board case 60 that accommodates the power supply board 40 by covering at least a portion of the power supply board 40. Note that the power supply board 40 and the power supply board case 60 are fixed to each other by a fixing part (not shown).
The power supply board unit 4 is installed in the pachinko game machine 100 so that the board surface 400L (see FIG. 16 described later) of the board 400 constituting the power supply board 40 is along the board surface of the game board 110 (see FIG. 1). Ru. Moreover, the power supply board case 60 is formed into a box shape. The power supply board case 60 is provided on the front side of the power supply board 40 and covers various electronic components mounted on the power supply board 40.

FIG. 16 is a top view of the power supply board 40 of this embodiment when viewed from the front side.

As shown in FIG. 16, the power supply board 40 of this embodiment has a board 400 formed in a rectangular shape. The power supply board 40 has a generally rectangular shape in which the length in the horizontal direction is longer than in the vertical direction. In the power supply board 40, various components constituting the above-mentioned AC circuit 41, rectifier circuit 43, and DC circuit 50 are mounted on the board 400.
The power supply board 40 of this embodiment is installed so that the left-right direction of the power supply board 40 shown in FIG. It is installed along the vertical direction of the pachinko game machine 100 (see FIG. 2).

The power supply board 40 has the above-described shape and is installed in the above-described direction so that the longitudinal direction of the power supply board 40 is along the left-right direction. That is, the power supply board 40 is provided so that the lateral direction (short side direction) is along the up-down direction. In this way, by providing the power supply board 40 with the short direction along the up-down direction, the number of electronic components arranged in the up-down direction on the power supply board 40 can be reduced, for example, by providing the power supply board 40 with the longitudinal direction along the up-down direction. This will be less than if it were installed along the same line.
Here, heat generated in a certain electronic component moves upward along the vertical direction due to natural convection regarding heat transfer. In this embodiment, the number of electronic components arranged vertically on the power supply board 40 is relatively small, thereby reducing the influence of heat between the electronic components.

As shown in FIG. 16, the AC circuit 41 is generally arranged in the left side region of the power supply board 40 in the left-right direction. In particular, the AC connection connector 411, the power switch 412, the CR connection connector 416, and the FG connection connector 425 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction at the left end of the power supply board 40.
Further, the rectifier circuit 43 is generally disposed on the left side of the power supply board 40 in the left-right direction, and on the right side with respect to the AC circuit 41.
Furthermore, the DC circuit 50 is generally arranged in the right region of the power supply board 40 in the left-right direction. In particular, the first board connecting connector 446, the second board connecting connector 448, and the third board connecting connector 449 are located on the right side in the left-right direction of the power supply board 40 and at the lower end in the up-down direction, along the left-right direction. placed side by side.

The rectifier circuit 43 of this embodiment is formed by packaging electronic components that constitute the rectifier circuit 43 into a rectangular shape. The rectifier circuit 43 is provided along a direction perpendicular to the plate surface 400L of the substrate 400 so as to stand up from the plate surface 400L. Further, the rectifier circuit 43 is mounted such that the two surfaces having the largest area face the left and right directions, respectively.
Further, the rectifier circuit 43 is provided with a heat radiation member 43hs. The heat dissipation member 43hs is made of a material with relatively high thermal conductivity, such as aluminum. The heat dissipation member 43hs is provided along the rectifier circuit 43 so as to surround the rectifier circuit 43. The heat radiating member 43hs absorbs the heat generated by the rectifier circuit 43 and releases it to the outside of the rectifier circuit 43.

The rectifier circuit 43 and the heat dissipation member 43hs of this embodiment are provided to extend along the vertical direction of the power supply board 40, so that the heat generated in the power supply board 40 can easily escape upward in the vertical direction. For example, when the rectifier circuit 43 and the heat radiating member 43hs are provided extending in the left-right direction on the power supply board 40, there is a high possibility that heat will stay under the rectifier circuit 43 and the heat radiating member 43hs. On the other hand, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the accumulation of heat due to the rectifier circuit 43 and the heat radiation member 43hs is suppressed.

Further, the circuit control section 454 of this embodiment is packaged similarly to the rectifier circuit 43 and is formed in a rectangular shape. The circuit control section 454 is installed similarly to the rectifier circuit 43. Furthermore, the circuit control section 454 is provided with a heat dissipation member 454hs similarly to the rectifier circuit 43.

Furthermore, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, electronic components that generate a large amount of heat compared to other electronic components are arranged away from the power switch 412. That is, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, another electronic component is interposed between the electronic component that generates a relatively large amount of heat and the power switch 412. In this case, the height of the other electronic components is preferably higher than the power switch 412 with respect to the plate surface 400L of the board 400.
In the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the electronic component that generates the largest amount of heat is the circuit control section 454 in the PFC circuit 44. Therefore, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, an input side capacitor 421, a rectification side capacitor 435, and a choke coil 428 are arranged between the circuit control section 454 and the power switch 412.

Note that the circuit control unit 454 of this embodiment is provided with a heat dissipation member 454hs. Therefore, in the power supply board 40, it can be considered that another electronic component is interposed between the heat dissipation member 454hs and the power switch 412. Also in this case, the height of the other electronic components is preferably higher than the power switch 412 when the board surface 400L is used as a reference.

Furthermore, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, a heat dissipation member is provided between the capacitor and the coil. When current flows through capacitors and coils, internal resistance components generate heat. Therefore, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, a heat radiating member is disposed between the capacitor and the coil, so that the heat generated by the capacitor and the coil is absorbed by the heat radiating member. In the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, for example, a heat dissipation member 43hs is disposed between the rectification side capacitor 435 and the choke coil 428.

Further, among the plurality of electronic components provided on the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, some have front component information 400j. The front component information 400j is provided on the front-facing surface of the electronic component, and indicates information related to the electronic component, such as the model number and specifications. The front component information 400j is most easily recognized when the power supply board 40 is viewed from the front side. Further, the front part information 400j of this embodiment is composed of white characters (hereinafter, numbers and symbols are also included).

As shown in FIG. 16, the first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 of this embodiment each have front component information 400j (for example, "KLM 10000μF 50V") on their front-facing surfaces. are doing. Further, the capacitor 4823 of this embodiment has front part information 400j (for example, "680 μF 25 V") on the surface facing the front. Further, the input side capacitor 421 of this embodiment has front side component information 400j (for example, "HT DDT29") on the surface facing the front side.

Furthermore, the size of the characters as the front part information 400j of each electronic component increases in the order of first smoothing capacitor 442 (or second smoothing capacitor 443), capacitor 4823, and input capacitor 421. In addition, in this embodiment, the size of the characters as the front part information 400j is set according to the height of the electronic component from the board surface 400L. The relationship between the size of the characters and the height of the electronic component will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the power supply board 40 has manufacturer name information 400m indicating the name of the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko gaming machine 100, and board identification information 400i that can identify the power supply board 40. The manufacturer name information 400m and the board identification information 400i of this embodiment are formed by shaping the front conductive layer 4002, which will be described later, into a shape corresponding to the characters of the manufacturer name information 400m and the board identification information 400i. That is, the manufacturer name information 400m and the board identification information 400i are formed in the front conductive layer 4002 in the same manner as the wiring pattern.

The manufacturer name information 400m only needs to be able to identify the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko game machine 100, and may use the name of the manufacturer, a registered trademark that can identify the manufacturer, or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the manufacturer name information 400m is composed of the characters "AIU" corresponding to "AIU Co., Ltd.", which is the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko gaming machine 100.
The board identification information 400i is provided to manage the power supply board 40, and is information for distinguishing it from other power supply boards of different types, game control boards, etc., for example. The board identification information 400i is composed of characters. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the board identification information 400i is composed of characters "EFG0123".

The manufacturer name information 400m and board identification information 400i are provided on the outer periphery of the board 400. That is, the manufacturer name information 400m and the board identification information 400i are provided at the end of the board 400. Therefore, in the power supply board 40, no electronic components are arranged outside the manufacturer name information 400m and the board identification information 400i (on the edge of the board 400).

FIG. 17 is a rear view of the power supply board 40 of this embodiment when viewed from the rear side.

As shown in FIG. 17, the power supply board 40 has rear manufacturer name information 400m2 and rear board identification information 400i2 on the rear side of the board 400. The rear manufacturer name information 400m2 and the rear board identification information 400i2 of this embodiment are obtained by shaping the rear conductive layer 4004, which will be described later, into a shape corresponding to the characters of the rear manufacturer name information 400m2 and the rear board identification information 400i2. It is formed. That is, the rear manufacturer name information 400m2 and the rear board identification information 400i2 are formed in the rear conductive layer 4004 in the same manner as the wiring pattern.

The rear manufacturer name information 400m2 and the rear board identification information 400i2 are provided on the outer periphery of the power supply board 40, similarly to the manufacturer name information 400m and the board identification information 400i on the front side of the board 400.
However, the rear manufacturer name information 400m2 and the rear board identification information 400i2 are arranged at a different position from the front manufacturer name information 400m and the board identification information 400i in the front-rear direction (that is, the thickness direction) of the board 400. That is, the rear manufacturer name information 400m2 and rear board identification information 400i2 and the front manufacturer name information 400m and board identification information 400i are provided at different positions in the horizontal and vertical directions.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 17, the power supply board 40 of this embodiment has a board identification information sticker 400s on the back side of the board 400. The board identification information sticker 400s is made of paper or film-like plastic coated with an adhesive. The board identification information sticker 400s is provided for managing the power supply board 40, and is information for distinguishing it from other boards such as the game control board 204, for example. The board identification information sticker 400s includes characters and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the characters "0123CBA" are provided on the board identification information sticker 400s. The base part of the board identification information sticker 400s is white, which is different from the color of the board surface 400L, and the text part is black.

Next, the height of the electronic components provided on the power supply board 40 will be explained in detail.
FIG. 18 is a side view of the power supply board 40 of this embodiment when viewed from above.
Note that FIG. 18 shows the position of the main surface portion 61 (described later) of the power supply board case 60.

As shown in FIG. 18, the power supply board 40 is provided with a plurality of electronic components on the board surface 400L side. Note that the power supply board 40 of this embodiment uses a so-called DIP (Dual-in-line package) component in which a part of an electronic component such as a lead is inserted into the board 400 and mounted. Note that the power supply board 40 of this embodiment is a so-called SMD (Surface Mount Device) in which electronic components are electrically connected to the plate surface 400L of the board 400 without being inserted into the board 400. ) parts are not provided.

Further, among the plurality of electronic components provided on the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, some have side component information 400f. The side part information 400f is provided on the side surface of the electronic component, which is the surface facing in the left-right direction, and indicates information related to the electronic component, such as the model number and specifications. The side component information 400f is most easily visible when the power supply board 40 is viewed from the left and right sides.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the power supply board 40, the relationship between the heights of the electronic components with respect to the board surface 400L is as follows. First, the first smoothing capacitor 442 and the second smoothing capacitor 443 are components having the same structure, and have substantially the same height. The height H1 of the first smoothing capacitor 442 is higher than the height H2 of the capacitor 4823. That is, the height H1 of the second smoothing capacitor 443 is higher than the height H2 of the capacitor 4823.
Further, the height H3 of the inductor 451 (coil) is higher than the height H1 of the first smoothing capacitor 442 (or second smoothing capacitor 443).

Furthermore, the height H4 of the heat dissipation member 43hs is higher than the height H1 of the first smoothing capacitor 442 (or the second smoothing capacitor 443). However, the height H4 of the heat radiating member 43hs is lower than the height H5 of the heat radiating member 454hs.
Further, the height H5 of the heat dissipating member 454hs is higher than the height H3 of the inductor 451 (coil). In the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the height H5 of the heat dissipation member 454hs is the highest among the electronic components provided on the power supply board 40. Further, the height H4 of the heat dissipation member 43hs is lower than the height H5 of the heat dissipation member 454hs, but is higher than other electronic components. In this way, by making the height of the heat dissipation member 43hs and the heat dissipation member 454hs higher than other electronic components, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, when heat is released from the heat dissipation member 43hs and the heat dissipation member 454hs, respectively. In addition, the advection of the emitted heat is less likely to be inhibited by other electronic components.

Furthermore, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the height of the capacitor provided in the DC circuit 50 (see FIG. 16) is higher than that of the capacitor provided in the AC circuit 41 (see FIG. 16).

As shown in FIG. 18, in the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment, the plate surface 400L of the board 400 and the main surface portion 61 of the power supply board case 60 are provided substantially parallel to each other. Therefore, the distance between the electronic component provided on the power supply board 40 and the main surface portion 61 becomes shorter in accordance with the height of the electronic component described above. For example, the highest heat dissipating member 454hs in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment has the shortest distance from the main surface portion 61. The relationship between the height of the electronic component with respect to the plate surface 400L and the distance between the electronic component and the main surface portion 61 is the same for other electronic components.

Then, when there is one electronic component with a predetermined height and another electronic component that is higher than the one electronic component, the characters as front part information 400j (see FIG. 16) provided on the one electronic component are The size is larger than the size of characters as front part information 400j provided on other electronic parts. For example, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the height of the capacitor 4823 is lower than the first smoothing capacitor 442, as described above. Therefore, the size of the characters as the front part information 400j of the capacitor 4823 is made larger than the size of the characters as the front part information 400j of the first smoothing capacitor 442.

Here, when the power supply board 40 is viewed from the front side, electronic components with a lower height are located further away than electronic components with a higher height. If the font size of the front component information 400j provided on a lower electronic component is the same as or smaller than the font size of the front component information 400j provided on a taller electronic component, , it becomes difficult to see the front part information 400j of a low-height electronic component that is located further away. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the size of the characters as the front component information 400j of electronic components with a low height is made larger than that of electronic components with a high height, thereby making it easier to confirm.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the size of the characters as the manufacturer name information 400m or the board identification information 400i on the front side is the same as that of the characters of the front component information 400j provided on the front side of the electronic component. It is larger than the size. When the power supply board 40 is viewed from the front side, the manufacturer name information 400m or the board identification information 400i is located further away than the front part information 400j provided on the front side of the electronic component. Therefore, by making the font size of the front manufacturer name information 400m or board identification information 400i larger than the front part information 400j of electronic components, the manufacturer name information 400m or board identification information 400i can be easily recognized. There is.

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the substrate 400 of this embodiment.
Note that for the sake of explanation, a resistor 40R is also shown in FIG. 19 as an example of an electronic component.

As shown in FIG. 19, the power supply board 40 has a board 400 on which various electronic components are mounted. A plurality of electronic components constituting the above-mentioned AC circuit 41, rectifier circuit 43, and DC circuit 50 (see FIG. 16) are mounted on the board 400.

The substrate 400 of this embodiment includes a plate-shaped base material 4001 that is made of, for example, glass epoxy resin and has an insulating property, and is provided on the front side of the base material 4001, and has conductivity and a wiring pattern formed thereon. A front conductive layer 4002 and a front resist layer 4003 having insulation properties and covering the front side of the base material 4001 and the front conductive layer 4002 are provided. Further, the substrate 400 includes a rear conductive layer 4004 provided on the rear side of the base material 4001 and having conductivity and on which a wiring pattern is formed, and a rear conductive layer 4004 having insulation properties and provided on the rear side of the base material 4001 and a rear conductive layer 4004 having electrical conductivity and on which a wiring pattern is formed. and a rear resist layer 4005 covering layer 4004.
In addition, in this embodiment, the plate surface 400L can be exemplified by the front surface of the front resist layer 4003.

The substrate 400 of this embodiment has through holes 400H corresponding to positions where electronic components are mounted. The electronic component mounted on the board 400 is provided with a lead, which is a portion electrically connected to the board 400, passing through the through hole 400H. For example, a resistor 40R shown in FIG. 19 is provided such that a lead 40L penetrates the substrate 400. The lead 40L of the resistor 40R is electrically connected to the front conductive layer 4002 or the rear conductive layer 4004 by solder Hd.

Next, the positional relationship in the front-rear direction of information display on the power supply board 40 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, from the front side to the back side in the front-rear direction (that is, the thickness direction of the board 400), component mounting information 400g, manufacturer name information 400m on the front side, or board Various pieces of information are arranged in this order: identification information 400i, rear manufacturer name information 400m2 or rear board identification information 400i2, and board identification information sticker 400s.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of component mounting information 400g provided on the board 400 of this embodiment.
Note that FIG. 20(A) shows the power supply board 40 in a state before electronic components are mounted, and FIG. 20(B) shows the power supply board 40 in a state in which electronic components are mounted.

As shown in FIG. 20, the board 400 of this embodiment has component mounting information 400g indicating information regarding mounting of electronic components. The component mounting information 400g is provided according to the position where the electronic component is mounted. Further, the component mounting information 400g of this embodiment is composed of white characters. The component mounting information 400g of this embodiment is formed by printing on the board surface 400L of the board 400 (on the front resist layer 4003 (see FIG. 19)).

The component mounting information 400g of this embodiment has different contents depending on the type of electronic component.
As shown in FIG. 20(A), for example, at a location where the surge absorbing element 40S (see FIG. 20(B)) is provided, text information s1 "SA1" indicating the surge absorbing element 40S is provided as component mounting information 400g. , and a circuit diagram symbol s2 indicating the surge absorbing element 40S.
Furthermore, at the location where the resistor 40R (see FIG. 20(B)) is provided, text information r1 "R4" indicating the resistor 40R and a circuit diagram symbol r2 indicating the resistor 40R are provided as the component mounting information 400g. is displayed.
Further, in a location where an IC package 40P (see FIG. 20(B)), which is a packaged component such as a PFC circuit, is provided, text information p1 "IC3" indicating the IC package 40P is provided as component mounting information 400g. and a rectangular frame p2 indicating the mounting position of the IC package 40P are displayed.

Furthermore, at the location where the connector 40N (see FIG. 20(B)) is provided, text information n1 "CN2" indicating the connector 40N and a frame n2 indicating the mounting position of the connector 40N are displayed as the component mounting information 400g. has been done. The frame n2 has a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the connector 40N, and indicates the vertical and horizontal directions of the connector 40N.
In addition, at the location where the capacitor 40C (see FIG. 20(B)) is installed, text information c1 "C7" and "C8" indicating the capacitor 40C and a circle indicating the mounting position of the capacitor 40C are provided as the component mounting information 400g. A shaped frame c2 is displayed. Further, inside the frame c2, a colored (white in this embodiment) filled area c21 indicating the negative pole of the capacitor and a non-filled area c22 indicating the positive pole of the capacitor are provided. Further, a symbol "+" c3 indicating the positive pole of the capacitor is provided outside the frame c2.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20(B), each electronic component is mounted at a corresponding location on the board 400.
For example, when the surge absorbing element 40S is mounted on the board 400, the circuit diagram symbol s2 (see FIG. 20(A)) is at least partially hidden by the surge absorbing element 40S when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface 400L. and become invisible or difficult to see. On the other hand, the text information s1 is visible or easily visible even when the surge absorbing element 40S is mounted on the board 400.
Furthermore, when the resistor 40R is mounted on the board 400, the circuit diagram symbol r2 (see FIG. 20(A)) is at least partially hidden by the resistor 40R when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface 400L. Become invisible or difficult to see. On the other hand, the text information r1 is visible or easily visible even when the resistor 40R is mounted on the board 400.

Moreover, when the IC package 40P is mounted on the board 400, the text information p1 and the frame p2 are visible or easily visible when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface 400L.
Further, when the connector 40N is mounted on the board 400, the text information n1 and the frame n2 are visible or easily visible when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface 400L.

When the capacitor 40C is mounted on the board 400, the text information c1, the frame c2, and the symbol c3 are visible or easily visible when viewed from the vertical direction of the board surface 400L. On the other hand, the filled area c21 and the non-filled area c22 are at least partially hidden by the capacitor 40C and become invisible or difficult to see when viewed from the vertical direction of the plate surface 400L.

In this embodiment, when a plurality of components are arranged relatively densely, the component mounting information 400g is formed by a plurality of electronic components rather than an area sandwiched between the plurality of electronic components. placed outside the group. For example, as shown in FIG. 20(B), when multiple capacitors 40C are provided next to each other, text information c1 is provided outside the group of multiple capacitors 40C. As a result, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, when a plurality of electronic components are mounted on the board 400, at least the text information c1 of the component mounting information 400g is prevented from being hidden between the electronic components and becoming difficult to see. There is.

Further, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the upper and lower sides of the characters as text information (s1, r1, p1, n1, c1) provided on the board 400 correspond to the upper and lower sides of the pachinko gaming machine 100. That is, the upper side of the characters as text information is the upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the lower side of the characters is the lower side of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, text information such that the upper side of the characters is the lower side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not provided on the board 400. Furthermore, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the plural pieces of text information have the same character size and font.

In this way, by aligning the orientation of the characters as text information provided on the board 400, it is difficult for the operator to make a mistake in the orientation of the power supply board unit 4 when installing the power supply board unit 4 in the pachinko gaming machine 100. are doing. That is, by attaching the power supply board unit 4 so that the top and bottom of the characters as text information (s1, r1, p1, n1, c1) provided on the board 400 correspond to the top and bottom direction of the pachinko gaming machine 100, the operator However, the power supply board unit 4 must be installed in the correct direction.

Note that when forming text information on the board 400, due to the arrangement of electronic components provided on the board 400, it is necessary to provide the text information so that the top and bottom of the characters are along the left and right direction of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Sometimes there isn't. In such a case, the operator can install the power supply board unit 4 by increasing the number of text information in which the top and bottom of the characters correspond to the vertical direction than the number of text information in which the top and bottom of the characters correspond to the horizontal direction. This can make it difficult to misdirect.

As described above, in this embodiment, the power supply board 40 has a plurality of identification displays of information provided at mutually different positions in the thickness direction of the power supply board 40.
When a problem occurs in the power supply board 40, it may be necessary to check the power supply board 40 and identify the location where the problem occurs. In this case, if a plurality of identification marks are provided at different positions in the thickness direction of the power supply board 40, compared to a case where a plurality of identification marks are provided at the same position in the thickness direction, each identification mark is It becomes easier to differentiate. Therefore, the sooner the source of the problem is identified, the sooner the identified problem can be dealt with, and the progress of the problem can be suppressed.

Next, the power supply board case 60 will be explained in detail.
For the power supply board case 60 of this embodiment, a resin material such as polycarbonate can be used, for example. Further, the power supply board case 60 is configured to have a translucent property that transmits at least visible light. Therefore, the power supply board case 60 is configured such that various electronic components of the power supply board 40 provided from the outside to the inside of the power supply board case 60 can be visually recognized.

As shown in FIG. 15, the power supply board case 60 has a main surface portion 61 provided on the front side in the front-rear direction and substantially parallel to the plate surface 400L of the board 400. The power supply board case 60 also includes an upper wall part 62 provided on the upper side in the vertical direction and substantially perpendicular to the board surface 400L of the board 400, and an upper wall part 62 provided on the lower side in the up-down direction and on the board surface 400L of the board 400. It has a lower wall surface part 63 provided substantially perpendicularly to 400L. Further, the power supply board case 60 includes a left side wall portion 64 provided on the left side in the left-right direction and substantially perpendicular to the board surface 400L of the board 400, and a left side wall portion 64 provided on the right side in the left-right direction and provided on the board surface 400L of the board 400. and a right side wall surface portion 65 provided substantially perpendicularly to the right side wall surface portion 65 . The power supply board case 60 has an operation surface section 66 on the left side with respect to the left side wall surface section 64.

The power supply board case 60 covers various electronic components provided on the power supply board 40 with a main surface 61 , an upper wall 62 , a lower wall 63 , a left wall 64 , and a right wall 65 . However, the power supply board case 60 does not cover the first board connection connector 446, the second board connection connector 448, the third board connection connector 449, and a part of the plate surface 400L of the board 400 around these connectors. Further, the operation surface section 66 covers the electronic components of the AC connection connector 411, the power switch 412, the CR connection connector 416, and the FG connection connector 425, with a portion of the front side exposed.

The main surface portion 61 is formed into a planar shape. In the power supply board case 60 of the present embodiment, the main surface section 61 includes any component of the upper wall section 62, the lower wall section 63, the left wall section 64, the right wall section 65, and the operation surface section 66 that constitute the power supply board case 60. The area is larger than.
The main surface portion 61 has a mounting portion 61S for pasting a case seal 600, which will be described later, and identification information 60i for managing the power supply board case 60. Note that the case seal 600, the mounting portion 61S, and the identification information 60i will be described in detail later.

Further, the main surface portion 61 of this embodiment has no through holes formed therein except for a vent hole 60H, which will be described later, which is provided in the upper wall surface portion 62 and the lower wall surface portion 63 and is formed to extend to the main surface portion 61. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, another unit may be provided on the front side of the power supply board unit 4 (that is, on the main surface portion 61 side) so as to be stacked on the power supply board unit 4. In this case, heat generated in other units may be transferred to the power supply board unit 4 from the front and rear directions. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to make it difficult for the heat generated in other units to be transmitted to the power supply board unit 4 from the front and back directions of the power supply board unit 4, no through hole is provided in the main surface portion 61.

However, in the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment, the main surface portion 61 is not limited to not having a through hole.
When providing a through hole in the main surface portion 61, the through hole in the main surface portion 61 can have a shape different from that of the ventilation hole 60H, for example. Further, the through hole of the main surface portion 61 is made smaller than the opening area of the ventilation hole 60H. Further, the total opening area of the plurality of through holes provided in the main surface portion 61 is made smaller than the total opening area of the plurality of ventilation holes 60H.

Further, the power supply board case 60 may have, for example, a plate-shaped bottom portion on the rear side of the power supply board 40. The bottom surface portion is provided to face the main surface portion 61 with the power supply board 40 interposed therebetween. In this way, when the bottom surface portion is provided, the power supply board case 60 can cover the power supply board 40 from all directions including the up-down direction, the left-right direction, and the front-back direction.
In this case, the bottom portion can be made of the same resin member as the main surface portion 61, the upper wall portion 62, the lower wall portion 63, the left wall portion 64, and the right wall portion 65. Alternatively, the main surface 61, the upper wall 62, the lower wall 63, the left wall 64, and the right wall 65 may be made of a different material by using a metal member or the like for the bottom surface.

Furthermore, when the power supply board case 60 is provided with a bottom surface, no through hole is provided in the bottom surface. This can make it difficult for heat generated in other units to be transmitted to the power supply board unit 4 from the front and rear directions of the power supply board unit 4, for example.
However, the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment is not limited to not providing a through hole in the bottom surface portion. When forming a through hole in the bottom part, the through hole in the bottom part can have a shape different from that of the ventilation hole 60H, for example. Further, the through hole in the bottom portion is made smaller than the opening area of the ventilation hole 60H. Further, the total opening area of the plurality of through holes provided in the bottom portion is made smaller than the total opening area of the plurality of ventilation holes 60H.

Furthermore, the upper wall surface portion 62 or the lower wall surface portion 63 may be provided with a connection point for connection to the bottom surface portion. In this case, the connection locations and the ventilation holes 60H are arranged side by side along the vertical direction of the power supply board case 60. For example, when the connection point has a structure in which the upper wall surface portion 62 or the lower wall surface portion 63 engages with the bottom surface portion, the connection point is relatively easily deformed by arranging the connection point and the ventilation hole 60H side by side. This makes the engagement work easier.

FIG. 21 is a side view of the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment viewed from above.
Note that FIG. 21(A) shows a side view of the entire power supply board unit 4, and FIG. 21(B) is an enlarged view of a ventilation hole 60H, which will be described later.
FIG. 22 is a side view of the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment when viewed from the right side.
FIG. 23 is a side view of the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment when viewed from the left side.

As shown in FIG. 21(A), the upper wall surface portion 62 has a plurality of ventilation holes 60H. Each ventilation hole 60H is formed in the upper wall surface portion 62 so as to penetrate the upper wall surface portion 62 in the vertical direction. Moreover, each ventilation hole 60H is formed to extend long along the front-rear direction. The plurality of ventilation holes 60H are formed side by side in the left-right direction.
As shown in FIG. 21(B), the opening widths of the ventilation holes 60H in the left and right directions are different in the longitudinal direction. In this embodiment, the opening width W1 on the front side of the ventilation hole 60H is larger than the opening width W2 on the rear side. That is, the ventilation hole 60H is formed so that the opening width becomes smaller from the front side toward the rear side in the front-rear direction.

Further, the opening width in the left-right direction (for example, the widest part) of the ventilation hole 60H of this embodiment is smaller than the width in the left-right direction of the heat radiating member 43hs or the heat radiating member 454hs. The heat radiating member 43hs or the heat radiating member 454hs is positioned in the left-right direction so as to face the ventilation hole 60H in the vertical direction.
Further, the length of the ventilation hole 60H in the front-back direction is longer than the length of the capacitor 4823 in the front-back direction, and shorter than the length of the first smoothing capacitor 442 (or the second smoothing capacitor 443) in the front-back direction. . Further, the front end of the ventilation hole 60H is located in front of the heat dissipation member 454hs in the front-rear direction with respect to the plate surface 400L.

Note that the opening width of the ventilation hole 60H is smaller than the outer diameter (diameter) of the game ball used in the game of the pachinko game machine 100. Thereby, the power supply board case 60 suppresses the game balls from entering into the power supply board case 60. This content is not limited to the ventilation hole 60H, but also applies to various openings provided in the power supply board case 60.

As shown in FIG. 21(A), the front end of the ventilation hole 60H is provided at the front end of the upper wall surface section 62. The rear end of the ventilation hole 60H is provided at the center of the upper wall surface section 62. That is, the ventilation hole 60H is formed halfway from the front end toward the rear end in the front-rear direction of the upper wall portion 62. The upper wall surface portion 62 is formed with a ventilation hole region 62R1 in which the ventilation hole 60H is provided and a non-ventilation hole region 62R2 in which the ventilation hole 60H is not provided. As described above, the ventilation hole region 62R1 is provided on the front side of the upper wall surface portion 62 in the front-rear direction, and the non-vent hole region 62R2 is provided on the rear side in the front-rear direction. In the upper wall surface portion 62 of this embodiment, the width of the area occupied by the vent area 62R1 in the front-back direction is larger than the width of the area occupied by the non-vent hole area 62R2 in the front-rear direction.

The ventilation hole region 62R1 forms a path through which heat generated from the power supply board 40 inside the power supply board case 60 is discharged to the outside of the power supply board case 60.
Further, when the power supply board unit 4 is viewed from above in the vertical direction, the non-ventilation hole region 62R2 is formed at a position facing the plate surface 400L of the board 400. Furthermore, the non-ventilation hole region 62R2 of this embodiment faces the gap Ws between the electronic component and the plate surface 400L. Thereby, the non-ventilation hole region 62R2 suppresses foreign matter such as dust from entering the gap Ws between the electronic component and the board surface 400L, and prevents the electrical connection between the electronic component and the board 400 (for example, This prevents foreign matter from coming into contact with the lead 40L of the capacitor 40C.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 15, the lower wall surface part 63 has a plurality of ventilation holes 60H similarly to the upper wall surface part 62. The ventilation hole 60H provided in the lower wall surface portion 63 and the ventilation hole 60H provided in the upper wall surface portion 62 are shifted from each other in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIG. 22, the upper wall surface portion 62 is inclined at an angle θ1 with respect to the horizontal direction HL. The upper wall surface portion 62 of this embodiment is inclined downwardly from the rear side in the front-rear direction toward the front side. The upper wall surface portion 62 is sloped to prevent foreign matter such as game balls or dust from stagnating or accumulating, for example, if they land on the upper wall surface portion 62.
Note that the lower wall surface portion 63 of this embodiment is similarly inclined by an angle θ2 with respect to the horizontal direction HL.

Next, the left side wall portion 64 of the power supply board case 60 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 23, the left wall surface portion 64 of this embodiment does not have a through hole. Here, as described above, the temperature of the power supply board 40 increases as the electronic components generate heat. In the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment, by not providing a through hole in the left wall surface portion 64 adjacent to the power switch 412, the operator is less likely to feel heat when operating the power switch 412. ing.

However, the present invention is not limited to not providing a through hole in the left wall surface portion 64. For example, when a through hole is provided in the left side wall portion 64, the through hole is not provided at least in the portion opposite to the OFF portion of the power switch 412 (for example, “O” shown in FIG. 16), and the through hole is not provided in the other portion. A through hole may be provided. In the power supply board unit 4, when the power switch 412 is turned on, the temperature of the power supply board 40 is low because the power is not turned on until then. On the other hand, when the power switch 412 is turned off, since the power is already on, the temperature of the power supply board 40 is high as the power supply board 40 generates heat. Therefore, when forming a through hole in the left wall surface portion 64, the through hole is not provided in at least the portion adjacent to the OFF portion of the power switch 412 (for example, "O" shown in FIG. 16), and the left wall surface portion 64 is A through hole may be provided at another location in the portion 64.
Note that in the power switch 412 of this embodiment, the ON (for example, "-" shown in FIG. 16) is arranged at the upper side where the temperature is relatively high in the power supply board unit 4, and the OFF switch is arranged at the lower side where the temperature is relatively low. (For example, "O" shown in FIG. 16) is placed.

Next, the right side wall portion 65 of the power supply board case 60 will be explained.
The right side wall portion 65 of this embodiment does not have a through hole. As described with reference to FIG. 18, for example, the second smoothing capacitor 443 of this embodiment is provided at a position lower in height than the front part information 400j (see FIG. 16), and has a side surface facing in the left-right direction. It has parts information 400f. This side part information 400f is information that is most easily recognized when the power supply board unit 4 is viewed from the left and right directions. Here, ventilation holes 60H are provided in, for example, the upper wall surface portion 62 and the lower wall surface portion 63. Since the ventilation hole 60H forms irregularities on the upper wall surface portion 62, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the side part information 400f of the second smoothing capacitor 443 provided from the outside to the inside of the power supply board case 60. Therefore, the right side wall surface portion 65 of this embodiment does not have a ventilation hole 60H, so that the electronic components provided inside the power supply board case 60 can be easily seen from the outside.

However, the present invention is not limited to not providing a through hole in the right side wall surface portion 65. For example, when providing a through hole in the right side wall portion 65, for example, no through hole is provided in a location facing the electronic component on which the side component information 400f is provided, and instead, the through hole is provided in a location facing the electronic component on which the side component information 400f is provided. It is sufficient to provide through holes in other locations that are not covered.

Furthermore, the operation surface section 66 of the power supply board case 60 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 23, the operation surface section 66 has an opening through which the electronic component passes through, and has a planar shape around the opening. Note that the portion on the surface around the opening is approximately parallel to the plate surface 400L.
The operation surface section 66 includes a first operation surface section 661 provided for the AC connection connector 411 and the CR connection connector 416, a second operation surface section 662 provided for the FG connection connector 425, and a second operation surface section 662 provided for the power switch 412. It has a third operation surface section 663.

The heights of the first operation surface section 661 and the second operation surface section 662 with respect to the plate surface 400L of the substrate 400 are each a height H11, which is substantially the same. Further, the height H12 of the third operation surface section 663 with respect to the plate surface 400L of the board 400 is higher than the height H11 of the first operation surface section 661 and the second operation surface section 662. Further, the height H13 of the main surface portion 61 is higher than the height H12 of the third operation surface portion 663. That is, the heights of the respective surfaces in the power supply board case 60 are increased in the order of height H11 of the first operation surface section 661 and second operation surface section 662, height H12 of the third operation surface section 663, and height H13 of the main surface section 61. It has become.

The relationship between the operation surface section 66 and each electronic component is as follows.
Here, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the height H6 of the CR connection connector 416, the height H7 of the FG connection connector 425, the height H8 of the AC connection connector 411, and the height H9 of the power switch 412 increase in this order. ing. On the other hand, the height H11 of the first operation surface section 661 is lower than the height H6 of the CR connection connector 416 and the height H8 of the AC connection connector 411. Further, the height H11 of the second operation surface portion 662 is lower than the height H7 of the FG connection connector 425. Further, the height H12 of the third operation surface portion 663 is lower than the height H9 of the power switch 412. Note that the height H12 of the third operation surface portion 663 is higher than the height H8 of the AC connection connector 411, which is the tallest among the connectors.

Next, the case seal 600 and the identification information 60i will be explained in detail.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of the power supply board case 60 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 24(A), the case seal 600 of this embodiment is provided near the power switch 412. The case seal 600 conveys information regarding the power supply board unit 4 such as warnings regarding handling of the power supply board unit 4 and management information.
Here, in the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment, the power switch 412 is operated by the operator. The power switch 412 is disposed on the upper side in the vertical direction and at the left end in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the case seal 600 is provided on the main surface portion 61 at the upper side in the vertical direction on the power switch 412 side and at the left end in the left-right direction. This makes it easy for the operator to confirm the contents of the case seal 600 provided nearby when operating the power switch 412.

Further, the mounting portion 61S to which the case seal 600 is attached is formed to be one size larger than the case seal 600. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 24(B), the attachment portion 61S is formed to be depressed toward the rear side in the front-rear direction in the main surface portion 61. The case seal 600 attached to the attachment portion 61S is configured not to protrude further forward than the main surface portion 61. This makes the case seal 600 difficult to peel off when the operator touches the vicinity of the case seal 600, for example, when handling the power supply board unit 4.

As shown in FIG. 24(C), the case seal 600 includes an information display section 610 that conveys information such as characters, and a base section 620 that serves as a base for the case seal 600.
The information display section 610 of this embodiment is printed in black. Here, the above-mentioned front part information 400j (see FIG. 16) is composed of white characters. Therefore, in the power supply board unit 4 of this embodiment, the color of the characters and ruled lines (frames) provided on the case seal 600 is made different from the color of the characters provided on the board 400 and the electronic components mounted on the board 400. This makes it easier to visually recognize each piece of information.

Note that the size and font of the characters on the information display section 610 of this embodiment may be different from the size and font of characters provided on the board 400 and the electronic components mounted on the board 400. Even in this case, it is possible to make it easier to visually recognize the text information provided on the information display section 610 and the text information provided on the power supply board 40.

The information display section 610 includes management information 611 for managing the power supply board unit 4, a warning mark 612 that warns the user with a graphic, and a warning text 613 that warns the user with text. . The information display unit 610 also includes a first warning message 614, a second warning message 615, and a third warning message 616 that specifically indicate the content of the warning to the user. The first warning message 614 indicates a warning regarding the handling of the power supply board case 60, such as "Please do not open the case." Further, the second warning text 615 indicates a warning regarding the temperature of the power supply board 40, such as "Please be careful of high temperatures". Furthermore, the third warning text 616 indicates a warning related to the environment of the power supply board case 60, such as, for example, "Please do not block the ventilation holes."

Furthermore, the information display section 610 has spec information 617 regarding the specs of the power supply board 40 and maintenance information 618 regarding maintenance of the power supply board 40 and the like. In this embodiment, the spec information 617 indicates the input voltage to the power supply board unit 4. Furthermore, maintenance information 618 indicates a current value related to a fuse.

Further, the base portion 620 of this embodiment is configured to be able to transmit at least visible light. Thereby, even at a location where the case seal 600 is provided, the power supply board 40 disposed on the rear side of the case seal 600 can be visually recognized through the case seal 600.
Note that the base portion 620 is not limited to being transparent. For example, the base portion 620 may have the same color as the letters provided on the substrate 400. For example, the text information s1 (see FIG. 20) of the board 400 of this embodiment is white. In this case, the base portion 620 can be white.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the case seal 600 is provided at a location that does not face the tallest electronic component in the power supply board 40 in the front-back direction. For example, in this embodiment, the heat dissipation member 454hs is the electronic component with the highest height (see FIG. 18). Therefore, the case seal 600 is disposed not at the center where the heat dissipation member 454hs is provided, but at an end of the main surface 61 away from the center. If an electronic component is provided close to the case seal 600 in the front-rear direction, there is a high possibility that the information display section 610 of the case seal 600 will be difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, in this embodiment, the case seal 600 is provided at a position different from the position facing the highest heat dissipation member 454hs.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the density of the plurality of electronic components provided at the location facing the case seal 600 in the front-back direction on the power supply board 40 (hereinafter referred to as a seal facing region) The density is lower than the density of the plurality of electronic components provided in the non-sealed areas (hereinafter referred to as non-sealed opposing areas). Here, if the density of the plurality of electronic components provided in the area facing the seal is high, there is a high possibility that the information display section 610 of the case seal 600 will be difficult to recognize. Therefore, in the power supply board 40 of this embodiment, the information display section 610 is made easier to recognize by making the density of the plurality of electronic components in the area facing the seal relatively low.

Further, the density of the plurality of characters (for example, text information s1 (see FIG. 20)) provided in the seal facing area may be lower than the density of the plurality of characters provided in the non-seal facing area. As a result, the characters provided on the rear side of the information display section 610 of the case seal 600 are not complicated, and the information display section 610 of the case seal 600 can be easily recognized.

Furthermore, the orientation of the plurality of characters provided in the seal facing area may be made different from the orientation of the characters on the information display section 610 of the case seal 600. This makes it easier to distinguish between the information display section 610 of the case seal 600 and the characters provided on the board 400, making it easier to recognize the information display section 610 of the case seal 600.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24(A), the main surface portion 61 is provided with identification information 60i. The identification information 60i is integrally formed when the main surface portion 61 is molded. As shown in FIG. 24(B), the identification information 60i is formed on the rear surface of the main surface portion 61 in the front-rear direction. This makes it difficult for the identification information 60i to be affected even if, for example, something comes into contact with the power supply board case 60 from outside.
The identification information 60i and the information display section 610 of the case seal 600 convey information in the same way, but their positions in the front-rear direction are different. In other words, as shown in FIG. 24(B), when the plate surface 400L of the board 400 (see FIG. 18) is used as a reference, the distance L1 of the case seal 600 from the plate surface 400L is longer than the distance L2 of the identification information 60i. It's getting longer. In other words, for the operator looking at the power board case 60 from the outside, the case seal 600 is closer than the identification information 60i. Here, the case seal 600 is more important than the identification information 60i in terms of conveying information such as a warning to the operator. Therefore, in this embodiment, the case seal 600 is arranged closer than the identification information 60i.

Next, the structure of the modified power supply board 40A shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 described above will be described.
FIG. 25 is a top view of a modified power supply board 40A viewed from the front side.

As shown in FIG. 25, the power supply board 40A of the modified example does not have an input detection circuit 46, an output detection circuit 47, and a backup circuit 49, unlike the power supply board 40.
Furthermore, the power supply board 40A uses so-called SMD components in addition to so-called DIP components.

Furthermore, the power supply board 40A of the modified example is not provided with the manufacturer name information 400m that was provided on the power supply board 40 described above, and in this example, only the board identification information 400i is provided. As described above, the power supply board 40A is provided with a plurality of SMD components. Since SMD components are soldered on the plate surface 400L, the area occupied in the plane direction of the plate surface 400L is relatively large. As a result, the space for providing the manufacturer name information 400m on the board 400 of the power supply board 40A is limited. Therefore, in the power supply board 40A of this embodiment, the manufacturer name information 400m is not provided, but only the board identification information 400i is provided.

(Game control board unit 2)
Next, the game control board unit 2 will be explained.
FIG. 26 is a front view of the game control board unit 2.
In the game control board unit 2, a game machine control board case 200C and a game control board 200B are provided in an overlapping manner. The game control board case 200C is provided on the front side of the game control board 200B. An information display sticker 250 is pasted on the game control board case 200C. Further, the game control board case 200C is made of a material that is transparent to light.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the information display sticker 250.
The information display sticker 250 displays information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 100. This information display sticker 250 is provided with a code section 2501, an identification display section 2502, a writing area 2503, and a transparent section 2504.
In the code section 2501, a black QR (Quick Response) code (registered trademark) is displayed on a white background. When the QR code displayed on the code section 2501 is read by a terminal device (not shown), information regarding the game control board 200B is displayed on the display screen (not shown) of this terminal device. Examples of the information regarding the game control board 200B include information indicating the delivery destination of the game control board 200B. Moreover, as information regarding the game control board 200B, for example, information indicating the management number of the game control board 200B can be mentioned.

The identification display section 2502 displays information for identifying the game control board 200B. More specifically, in the identification display section 2502, the management number of the game control board 200B is displayed in black on a white background. Therefore, the information display sticker 250 can also be regarded as a management number sticker showing the management number of the game control board 200B. In the identification display section 2502, texts are displayed side by side in the left and right direction. In the illustrated example, the text "XX001" is displayed in black as the management number of the game control board 200B. Further, in the identification display section 2502, the vertical direction of the text is along the vertical direction of the game control board 200B.

A white base is provided in the writing area 2503. In the writing area 2503, the name of the person who opened the game control board case 200C (inspector who inspects the game control board unit 2), the date when the game control board case 200C was opened, etc. are written.
Transmissive portion 2504 is a portion that transmits light. Therefore, even if the game control board 200B is housed in the game control board case 200C, the inspector can check the game control board 200B through the transparent portion 2504 of the information display sticker 250.

FIG. 28 is a front view of the game control board 200B.
The game control board 200B is provided with a board main body 200S. The above-mentioned RAM 203, RAM clear switch 228, setting key switch 229, and information display 230 are attached to this board main body 200S. Further, a plurality of electronic components are attached to the board main body 200S. The game control board 200B of this embodiment is provided with an IC (Integrated Circuit) 251, a connector 252, a resistor 253, and a capacitor 254 as electronic components. These electronic components are all DIP (Dual inline Package) components inserted into the board main body 200S.
Note that the game control board 200B may be further provided with electronic components in addition to those described above.

The game control board 200B is provided with six ICs 251 in addition to the ROM 203. Each IC 251 is provided with a model display section 2511. In the model display section 2511, text indicating the model of the IC 251 is displayed in white.
Here, in the IC 251 whose model display section 2511 is "CD01", "EF01", or "EF02", the texts of the model display section 2511 are displayed side by side in the left and right direction. Further, the vertical direction of these texts is along the vertical direction of the game control board 200B. On the other hand, in the IC 251 whose model display section 2511 is "GH01", "GH02", or "IJ01", the text of the model display section 2511 is displayed vertically. Further, the vertical direction of these texts is along the left-right direction of the game control board 200B.
Further, the IC 251 whose model display section 2511 is "IJ01" is located in the overlapping region RE which overlaps in the front-rear direction with the region where the information display sticker 250 is provided in the game control board 200B.

Further, an identification display section 2512 corresponding to each IC 251 is displayed on the board main body 200S. In the identification display section 2512, text for identifying the IC 251 is displayed in white. Each identification display section 2512 is provided near the corresponding IC 251.
Here, in the ICs 251 whose identification display parts 2512 are "IC2", "IC3", and "IC4", the identification display parts 2512 are displayed side by side in the left and right direction. Further, the vertical direction of the text shown in these identification display portions 2512 is along the vertical direction of the game control board 200B. On the other hand, in the ICs 251 whose identification display portions 2512 are “IC5”, “IC6”, and “IC7”, the identification display portions 2512 are displayed side by side in the vertical direction. Further, the vertical direction of the text shown in these identification display portions 2512 is along the left-right direction of the game control board 200B.

Moreover, three connectors 252 are provided on the game control board 200B. Further, an identification display section 2521 corresponding to each connector 252 is displayed on the board main body 200S. In the identification display section 2521, text for identifying the connector 252 is displayed in white. Each identification display section 2521 is provided near the corresponding connector 252. Further, each identification display section 2521 is displayed side by side in the left and right direction. Further, the vertical direction of the text shown in each identification display section 2521 is along the vertical direction of the game control board 200B.

Further, six resistors 253 are provided on the game control board 200B. Further, an identification display section 2531 corresponding to each resistor 253 is displayed on the substrate main body 200S. In the identification display section 2531, text for identifying the resistor 253 is displayed in white. In addition, the identification display sections 2531 are all displayed side by side in the vertical direction. Further, the vertical direction of the text shown in each identification display section 2531 is along the left and right direction of the game control board 200B.
Further, the resistor 253 whose identification display portion 2531 is "R6" is provided in the superimposed region RE.

Further, a capacitor 254 is provided on the game control board 200B. The capacitor 254 is the tallest (longest in the front-rear direction) electronic component among the electronic components provided on the game control board 200B. As the capacitor 254, for example, an electrolytic capacitor is used. Further, an identification display section 2541 corresponding to the capacitor 254 is displayed on the substrate body 200S. In the identification display section 2541, text for identifying the capacitor 254 is displayed in white. The identification display portions 2541 are displayed side by side in the left and right direction. Further, the vertical direction of the text shown in the identification display section 2541 is along the vertical direction of the game control board 200B. This capacitor 2541 is provided in a region of the substrate main body 200S that is different from the superimposed region RE.

FIG. 29 is a diagram when the capacitor 254 is viewed from the front side of the capacitor 254.
A type display section 2542 and a capacity display section 2543 are provided on the side surface of the capacitor 254.
In the model display section 2542, information indicating the model of the capacitor 254 is displayed in white. In the illustrated example, the text "KL01" is shown in the model display section 2542.
In the capacity display section 2543, information indicating the capacity of the capacitor 254 is displayed in white. In the illustrated example, the text “680 μF” is displayed on the capacitance display section 2543.

As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the color of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 provided on the game control board case 200C is different from the color of the characters printed on the board main body 200S of the game control board 200B. It's set. Here, the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 include, for example, the text shown in the identification display section 2502. Furthermore, examples of the characters printed on the substrate body 200S include an identification display section 2512, an identification display section 2521, an identification display section 2531, an identification display section 2541, and the like.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the color of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 is made different from the color of the characters printed on the electronic components mounted on the game control board 200B. Here, examples of the characters printed on the electronic components mounted on the game control board 200B include the model display section 2511 of the IC 251.

As mentioned above, since the game control board case 200C has light transmittance, when an inspector visually inspects the game control board unit 2, the characters printed on the game control board 200B are printed on the game control board 200B through the game control board case 200C. The examiner will also be able to see the characters that appear on the screen. In this case, there is a possibility that the inspector may misunderstand that the characters printed on the game control board 200B are the characters printed on the information display sticker 250, which may impede visual inspection.
Therefore, in this embodiment, by making the color of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 different from the color of the characters printed on the game control board 200B, the characters printed on the game control board 200B are displayed as information. This prevents the inspector from mistakenly recognizing that the characters are printed on the sticker 250.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the size of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 provided on the game control board case 200C is made different from the size of the characters printed on the board main body 200S of the game control board 200B. There is. Here, the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 include, for example, the text shown in the identification display section 2502. Furthermore, examples of the characters printed on the substrate body 200S include an identification display section 2512, an identification display section 2521, an identification display section 2531, an identification display section 2541, and the like. Here, the size of the characters printed on the board body 200S of the game control board 200B may be larger than the size of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 provided on the game control board case 200C. . Further, the size of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 provided on the game control board case 200C may be larger than the size of the characters printed on the board main body 200S of the game control board 200B. Further, the font of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 provided on the game control board case 200C may be different from the font of the characters printed on the board main body 200S of the game control board 200B.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the size of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 and the size of the characters printed on the electronic components mounted on the game control board 200B are made different. Here, examples of the characters printed on the electronic components mounted on the game control board 200B include the model display section 2511 of the IC 251. Here, the size of the characters printed on the electronic components mounted on the game control board 200B may be larger than the size of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250. Further, the size of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 may be larger than the size of the characters printed on the electronic components mounted on the game control board 200B. Further, the font of the characters printed on the information display sticker 250 may be different from the font of the characters printed on the electronic components mounted on the game control board 200B.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of electronic components provided in areas other than the superimposed region RE of the board main body 200S is set to be greater than the number of electronic components provided in the superimposed region RE of the board main body 200S. ing. Furthermore, the number of characters printed in areas other than the superimposed area RE of the board main body 200S is set to be greater than the number of characters printed in the superimposed area RE of the board main body 200S. Furthermore, the number of characters printed on electronic components provided in areas other than the superimposed region RE of the board main body 200S is greater than the number of characters printed on electronic components provided in the superimposed region RE of the board main body 200S. I am trying to increase the number of

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the color (white) of the area in which characters are written in the information display sticker 250 is the color (white) of the characters printed on the board main body 200S and the electronic components provided on the board main body 200S. The color is the same color as the printed text (white). Examples of areas in which characters are written in the information display sticker 250 include the base portion of the code portion 2501, the base portion of the identification display portion 2502, and the base portion of the writing area 2503. Examples of the characters printed on the substrate body 200S include an identification display section 2512, an identification display section 2521, an identification display section 2531, an identification display section 2541, and the like. Examples of the characters printed on the electronic components provided on the board body 200S include the type display section 2511 of the IC 251.
In this case, in the area of the information display sticker 250 where characters are written, the color of the characters printed on the board main body 200S or the color of the characters printed on the electronic components provided on the board main body 200S may be different from the color of the characters printed on the board main body 200S. is written. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inspector from misrecognizing the written characters and the characters printed on the board main body 200S or the characters printed on the electronic components provided on the board main body 200S.

[Main control processing of gaming machines]
Next, the main control process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be explained.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the games in the pachinko game machine 100, instructs the performance control unit 300, which is a sub-control means, to control the performance, and issues prize balls to the payout control unit 330. instructs the control of payout.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the main control process of the game control section 200.
The main control process consists of a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed at preset fixed time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). In this embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt at preset fixed time intervals, and when the interrupt is permitted (see S610) in the loop process shown in FIG. Execute processing. As shown in FIG. 30, in the main control process, a random number update process, a switch process, a symbol process, an electric accessory process, a prize ball process, and an output process are sequentially executed (S801 to S806).

In the random number update process (S801), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241, and updates the values of various random numbers used in game control by the game control unit 200. Details of setting the random number and updating the random number will be described later.

As the switch processing (S802), starting port switch processing and gate switch processing are performed.
In the starting port switch process, the game control section 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition section 231, monitors the states of the first starting port switch 211 and the second starting port switch 212 in FIG. 4, and determines whether the switch is ON or not. When this happens, processing for special symbol lottery is executed. In addition, although details will be described later, when performing preliminary determination processing in the first starting port switch 211 and the second starting port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determining section 234 and the fluctuation pattern selecting section 235 is called, Execute processing for preliminary determination.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231, monitors the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. Execute processing.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S803), special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol processing, the game control section 200 calls each function (subroutine) of the special symbol variation control section 233, special symbol determination section 234, and variation pattern selection section 235, and executes special symbol variation and processing associated with this symbol variation. do.
In the normal symbol processing, the game control section 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the normal symbol determination section 232 and the normal symbol variation control section 236, and executes the normal symbol variation and the processing associated with this symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processing will be described later.

As the electric accessory processing (S804), a big prize opening processing and an electric tulip processing are performed.
In the big winning hole process, the game control section 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the big winning hole operation control section 237, and controls the opening operation of the big winning hole 125, which is a special electric accessory, based on predetermined conditions.
In the electric tulip process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the electric tulip operation control unit 238 and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123, which is a normal electric accessory, based on predetermined conditions.
The detailed contents of these electric accessories processing will be described later.

In the prize ball processing (S805), the game control section 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the prize ball processing section 239 and sets commands for controlling the number of winnings and the payout of prize balls according to winnings.

In the output process (S806), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs a command for production control to the production control unit 300, and outputs a command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The production control command is generated in each process from S802 to S804, and stored (set) in a control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the process of S805, and stored (set) in a control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. Storage areas are set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

The output control unit 240 sequentially checks the storage areas of each control command in the RAM 203, and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, if the control command has not been generated in the processing of S802 to S805). ), the control command is read and output to the output destination (the production control section 300 or the payout control section 330).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, output processing is performed at the end of a series of main control processing. That is, the commands generated in each process of S802 to S805 by each of the above functions as the first processing means are stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each process. After these processes, the output control unit 240 as a second processing means collectively outputs the commands generated in each process accumulated in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in this embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the commands generated during that one cycle of execution are output after the last command generation for that one cycle of execution is performed.

[Variations of the basic operation of gaming machines]
In the operation examples described with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, and 30, interrupts are permitted in the loop processing portion of the basic processing, and the main control processing consisting of a series of processing is executed as the interrupt processing. However, the main control process only needs to be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular intervals, and the specific implementation means (execution procedures) are limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 7, 8, and 30. Not done. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the main control process is incorporated into a series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time is measured at a predetermined timing, and the process returns to the main control process at fixed time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Furthermore, while incorporating the main control processing into the series of basic processing operations, interrupts are generated at regular intervals, similar to the operations described with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, and 30. If so, the configuration may be such that the process returns to the main control process incorporated in the basic process.

In addition, when outputting a command generated by basic processing, in principle, each time a command is generated, it is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and the function of the output control unit 240, which is the second processing means, is called. Output. The basic processing is different from the main control processing related to the progress of the game, and is special processing such as an initial operation that is performed only when the power is turned on. In addition, since the basic processing may vary due to branching based on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on, the generated commands should be output promptly to ensure that there is no omission in the output processing. It is processing. Note that, in response to specific processing requests, such as when commands are continuously generated by multiple related processes, a processing procedure is adopted in which multiple commands are stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and output at once. It's okay.

[Random number update processing by game control unit]
A random number value as determination information used for various kinds of lottery in game control such as special symbol lottery is counted by a counter, and starting from a predetermined initial value, the random number update process (S801) of the main control process shown in FIG. 30 is performed. Each time it is performed, it is incremented by 1. Then, the value at the time of each lottery is acquired in the starting gate switch process (Figure 31) and the gate switch process (Figure 32), and is used in the special symbol process (Figure 33) and the normal symbol process (Figure 38). Ru. This random number counter is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number reaches the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 42(a) described later), , returns to the initial value again. Further, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, there is a risk that the winning value will be estimated based on the update interval and information on the initial value. Therefore, after returning from the main control process to the basic process shown in FIG. 7, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed in the initial value random number update process of S613.

[Start switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the contents of the starting port switch process of the switch process shown in S802 of FIG.
In this starting port switch process, processing for winning at the first starting port 121 and processing for winning at the second starting port 122 are sequentially performed. Referring to FIG. 31, the game control unit 200 first determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 121 and the first starting port switch 211 has been turned on (S901). If the first starting port switch 211 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether the unchanged pending number U1 of winnings in the first starting port 121 is less than the upper limit (S902). . In the example shown in FIG. 31, the upper limit is set to four. If the number of reservations U1 has reached the upper limit (No in S902), the unchanged winnings cannot be held any longer, so the process for winnings at the first starting port 121 is ended.

On the other hand, if the number of reservations U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S902), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value for determination based on the current winning, and stores it in the RAM 203 (S903) . Here, since the winning is for the first start opening 121, a random number value for the special symbol lottery is acquired. The random number value acquired at this time is the value updated in the random number update process of S801. Then, based on this random number value, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing. The random numbers mentioned here include the jackpot random numbers that determine jackpot, small win, or miss, the type of jackpot (time-saving state or no-time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, high probability state and low probability state, long win, short win). A symbol random value (jackpot symbol random value) that determines a hit), a fluctuation pattern random value to identify a fluctuation pattern in symbol fluctuation, and a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) that allows the reach effect described below to be executed in the event of a loss. It includes the reach random value that determines whether or not.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a preliminary determination process (S904). Pre-judgment processing refers to winning balls (pending balls) for which random numbers have already been obtained due to winnings at the starting opening, but whose random numbers have not yet been determined by the special symbol processing described later. This is a process in which the random number is determined before it is determined (pre-determination).

Then, the production control unit 300 of the present embodiment determines a random number by a special symbol process based on the determination result (prior determination result) of the random number determined by the preliminary determination process, and notifies the result of the determination. It is possible to perform a preview performance that suggests the judgment result beforehand. For example, this preview effect is displayed on the image display screen in response to the occurrence of a winning ball (pending ball) whose random number has already been acquired by winning a prize at the starting hole, but whose random number has not yet been determined by special symbol processing. This is performed using a hold display effect (described later) displayed at 114. The advance notice performance based on this preliminary determination suggests to the player the determination result when random number determination is subsequently performed by special symbol processing regarding the reserved ball corresponding to the preliminary determination related to the advance notice performance. This allows the player to play the game while having high expectations for the reserved balls. Details of the preview performance based on the advance determination will be described later.

Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the pending number U1 (S905).
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets a preliminary determination result command including preliminary determination information obtained by the preliminary determination process of S904 in the RAM 203 in order to notify the performance control unit 300 of the preliminary determination result (S906).
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 sets a pending number increase command in the RAM 203 to notify the performance control unit 300 of the increase in the pending number U1 in S905 (S907), and ends the process for winning at the first starting port 121. .

Next, processing for winning at the second starting port 122 is performed. Referring to FIG. 31, next, the game control unit 200 determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 122 and the second starting port switch 212 has been turned on (S908). If the second starting port switch 212 is turned on, next, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the pending number U2 of the unchanged winnings in the second starting port 122 is less than the upper limit (S909 ). In the example shown in FIG. 31, the upper limit is set to four. If the number of reservations U2 has reached the upper limit (No in S909), the unchanged winnings cannot be held any longer, so the process for winnings at the second starting port 122 is ended.

On the other hand, if the number of reservations U2 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S909), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value for the lottery based on the current winning prize, and stores it in the RAM 203 (S910). . Here, since the winning is for the second starting opening 122, random values for the special symbol lottery (jackpot random value, jackpot symbol random value, reach random value, fluctuation pattern random value, etc.) are obtained in the same way as in S903 above. Ru. The random number value acquired at this time is the value updated in the random number update process of S801. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing based on this random number value.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a preliminary determination process (S911). The contents of this preliminary determination process are the same as in S904 above.
Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the pending number U2 (S912).
After this, the game control unit 200 sets a preliminary determination result command including preliminary determination information obtained by the preliminary determination process of S911 in the RAM 203 in order to notify the performance control unit 300 of the preliminary determination result (S913).
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 sets a pending number increase command in the RAM 203 to notify the performance control unit 300 of the increase in the pending number U2 at S912 (S914), and ends the process for winning at the second starting port 122. .

[Gate switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process when a game ball passes through the gate 124.
In this gate switch process, the game control unit 200 first determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 has been turned on (S1001). Once the gate switch 214 is turned on, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the unchanged pending number G is less than the upper limit (S1002). In the example shown in FIG. 32, the upper limit is set to four. If the number of reservations G has reached the upper limit (No in S1002), the gate switch process ends because the unchanged winnings cannot be reserved any more.

On the other hand, if the number of reservations G is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S1002), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value for the lottery based on the current winning prize, and stores it in the RAM 203 (S1003). . Here, since it is a win at the gate 124, a random value (such as a winning random value) for the normal symbol lottery is acquired.

Next, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations G (S1004).
After the value of the number of reservations G is added in S1004, the game control unit 200 sets a command to increase the number of reservations G in the RAM 203 to notify the performance control unit 300 of the increase in the number of reservations G in S1004 (S1005), The process for winning at the gate 124 ends.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing of the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this special symbol processing, the special symbol variation control section 233 of the game control section 200 first checks whether the jackpot game flag is turned on in the flag setting (hereinafter referred to as flag setting) set in the RAM 203 ( S1101). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to identify that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot.

If the jackpot game flag is ON, the pachinko game machine 100 has already won a jackpot, so the special symbol processing ends without starting special symbol fluctuations (Yes in S1101). On the other hand, if the jackpot game flag is OFF (No in S1101), then the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in special symbol variation (S1102). If the special symbol is not changing (No in S1102), then the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 performs processing regarding the unchanged reserved numbers U1 and U2 (see FIG. 31) of the special symbol (S1103 to S1106). In this embodiment, since the number of reservations U1 related to winnings of the first starting port 121 and the number of pendings U2 related to winnings of the second starting port 122 are distinguished, this process is also performed individually for each corresponding starting port. .

Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether the pending number U2 related to winnings in the second starting port 122 is 1 or more (S1103). When the number of reservations U2 is 1 or more (Yes in S1103), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U2 (S1104). On the other hand, if the number of reservations U2 = 0 (No in S1103), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether the number of reservations U1 related to the winning of the first starting opening 121 is 1 or more (S1105). When the number of reservations U1 is 1 or more (Yes in S1105), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U1 (S1106). On the other hand, if the pending number U1 = 0 (No in S1105), it means that there is no winning to start the special symbol lottery, so the special symbol fluctuation is not started and the customer waiting setting process is performed in a separate routine. is executed and the process ends (S1116).
In addition, in this embodiment, the process regarding the pending number U2 related to the winnings of the second starting port 122 is performed with priority. That is, when the number of reservations U2 is 1 or more, processing related to the number of reservations U2 is performed, and when number of reservations U2=0, processing regarding the number of reservations U1 is performed (see S803 to S806). On the other hand, it is also possible to perform control such that the reserved numbers U1 and U2 are subtracted in the order of winning, regardless of which of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 wins.

After subtracting the pending number U1 or U2 in S1104 or S1106, the special symbol variation control unit 233 turns off the customer waiting flag set in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1107). The customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state, and is set in the customer waiting setting process (S1116, see FIG. 37 described later).

Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 executes a jackpot determination process and a variation pattern selection process using a separate routine (S1108, S1109). As will be described in detail later, by this jackpot determination process and variation pattern selection process, setting information for variation of special symbols (jackpot symbols, game state, variation pattern, etc.) are determined. Note that these pieces of information are included in the variation start command sent to the production control section 300.

After this, the special symbol variation control unit 233 causes the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 shown in FIG. The special symbols start changing (S1110). Then, a fluctuation start command including setting information (jackpot symbol, gaming state, fluctuation pattern, etc.) indicating the setting contents is generated and set in the RAM 203 (S1111). The variation start command set in S1111 is transmitted to the production control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

If it is determined that the special symbol is changing in S1102 (Yes in S1102), or after the fluctuation start command is set in S1111, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1112 ). That is, it is determined in S1110 whether the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection process in S1109. If the variation time has not elapsed (No in S1112), the special symbol variation continues, so the special symbol processing ends as it is.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has elapsed (Yes in S1112), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 first performs the jackpot determination process in S1108 to control the fluctuation of the special symbols in the first special symbol display 221 and second special symbol display 222. It stops at the symbol determined in (S1113). A fluctuation stop command to stop the decorative patterns, which will be described later, is set in the RAM 203 (S1114). Then, the stop processing of another routine is executed (S1115). The details of the stopped processing will be described later. The fluctuation stop command set in S1114 is transmitted to the production control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

[Jackpot determination processing by game control unit]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (S1108 in FIG. 33).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol determination section 234 of the game control section 200 first determines the jackpot random number value in the current special symbol lottery (S1201), and determines whether there is a jackpot or a small win (S1202). , S1205). Whether there is a big hit or a small win is determined by whether the value of the jackpot random number obtained in S903 or S910 of FIG. 31 matches the value set as the winning value of the jackpot or the value set as the winning value of the small win. (See FIG. 42(a)).

If the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a jackpot (Yes in S1202), then the special symbol determination unit 234 determines the jackpot symbol random number value (S1203). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of jackpot (such as a jackpot in a high-probability time-saving gaming state, a jackpot in a low-probability time-saving no-gaming state, etc.) is determined. Which jackpot will result is determined by which of the preset values for each type of jackpot matches the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 31 (FIG. 42) b)).

After the above determination, the special symbol determination unit 234 sets the symbol representing the type of jackpot (jackpot symbol) determined by the determination of the jackpot symbol random number in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1204).

If the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a small hit (No in S1202, Yes in S1205), then the special symbol determination unit 234 sets a symbol representing a small win (hereinafter referred to as a small win symbol) as setting information. Set it in the RAM 203 (S1206).

If the result of the random number determination in S1201 is neither a jackpot nor a small hit (No in S1202 and S1205), then the special symbol determination unit 234 stores a symbol representing a loss in the lottery (hereinafter referred to as a loss symbol) as setting information in the RAM 203. (S1207).

[Variation pattern selection process by game control unit]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (S1109 in FIG. 33).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first refers to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (no time saving state or time saving state, and whether it is a high probability state or a low probability state). (S1301). Then, using the determination result of S1202 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 34), it is determined whether or not there was a jackpot in the current special symbol lottery (S1302). If it is a jackpot (Yes in S1302), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for the jackpot from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1303).

On the other hand, if there is no jackpot (No in S1302), then the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 determines a random number value to determine whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect to make the player expect a jackpot. (S1304). Whether or not to perform the reach effect is determined by determining whether the value of the reach random number obtained in S903 or S910 of FIG. 31 matches a preset value (see FIG. 42(c)). .
As a result of the determination using the random number value, if the ready-to-win effect is to be performed (Yes in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the ready-to-reach variation pattern table from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1306). Moreover, when the reach effect is not performed (No in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for losing from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1307).
Here, the fluctuation pattern table refers to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance (fluctuation times of 3 seconds, 7 seconds, 13 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) and fluctuation pattern random number values. This is a table that maps .

Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern random value using the variation pattern random value obtained in S903 or S910 of FIG. 31 and the variation pattern table set in S1303, S1306, and S1307 (S1308 ). That is, the variation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the variation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a variation pattern according to the random value of the variation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number value is obtained, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (time saving state or no time saving state, and high probability state or low probability state), the result of the special symbol lottery (whether it was a jackpot or not) Since the fluctuation pattern table that is referred to differs depending on the difference in whether or not to perform a reach effect if there is no jackpot, etc., the fluctuation pattern to be determined differs.

Thereafter, the variation pattern selection unit 235 sets the variation pattern selected in S1308 in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1309). The setting information of the variation pattern set in S1309 is included in the variation start command set in S1111 of FIG. 33, and is transmitted to the production control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG. Details of the variation patterns selected in this embodiment and their settings will be described later.

[Stopped processing by game control unit]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stopping process (S1115 in FIG. 33).
In this stopping process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the flag (hereinafter referred to as the time saving flag) indicating the time saving state is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1401). If the time saving flag is ON (Yes in S1401), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of drawings (number of fluctuations) J in the time saving state (S1402), and determines whether the number of drawings J has become 0 or not. is checked (S1403). If the number of lottery numbers J=0 (Yes in S1403), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1404). The operation of turning on the time saving flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number J are performed in the game state setting process (FIG. 40) in the later-described big winning opening process (FIG. 39).

If the time saving flag is OFF (No in S1401), or after the time saving flag is turned OFF in S1404, or if the value of the number of drawings J after being subtracted in S1402 is not 0 (No in S1403), then game control The unit 200 checks whether or not a flag indicating a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability flag) is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1405). In addition, if this high probability flag and the previous time saving flag are both ON, it is a high probability time saving gaming state, and if the high probability flag is ON and the time saving flag is OFF, it is a high probability time saving no gaming state. be.

If the high probability flag is ON (Yes in S1405), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of drawings (number of fluctuations) X in the high probability state (S1406), and determines whether the number of drawings X has become 0. It is checked whether or not (S1407). If the lottery number X=0 (Yes in S1407), the high certainty flag is turned OFF (S1408). The operation of turning on the high probability flag and the setting of the initial value of the number of drawings X are performed in the game state setting process (FIG. 40) in the later-described big winning opening process (FIG. 39).

If the high certainty flag is OFF (No in S1405), or after the high certainty flag is turned OFF in S1408, or if the value of the number of drawings X after subtraction in S1406 is not 0 (No in S1407), then The game control unit 200 determines whether or not there has been a jackpot in the current special symbol lottery (S1409). If it is a jackpot (Yes in S1409), then the game control unit 200 determines the type of jackpot (S1410). Here, as an example of determining the type of jackpot, it is determined whether it is a long hit or not.

Here, whether or not it is a jackpot can be determined based on the judgment result of the jackpot judgment process (FIG. 34). For example, if any of the symbols shown in the diagram of FIG. 42(b) to be described later is set, the answer is Yes in S1409. If a losing symbol or a small winning symbol is set in the RAM 203 by the jackpot determination process, the result is No in S1409.

When the type of jackpot is a long hit (Yes in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the long hit game flag (S1411). As a result, the gaming state setting of the RAM 203 becomes a jackpot gaming state (long winning gaming state) in which the type of jackpot is long winning. Note that in this case, no distinction is made between a high probability state and a low probability state in winning a long game. Whether it will be a high probability state or a low probability state is specified by turning on the corresponding flag in the gaming state setting process (FIG. 40) in the later-described big winning opening process (FIG. 39).

If the type of jackpot is not a long hit (No in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the short hit game flag (S1412). As a result, the gaming state setting of the RAM 203 becomes a jackpot gaming state (short winning gaming state) in which the type of jackpot is short winning. As with the case of long wins, there is no distinction made between high probability states and low probability states in the case of short wins.

After turning on the jackpot game flag in S1411 or S1412, the game control unit 200 initializes the values of the lottery numbers J and X (S1413). Further, the game control unit 200 turns the time saving flag OFF when the time saving flag is ON in S1401 and the number of lottery times J is not 0 in S1403 (S1414). Similarly, if the high certainty flag is ON in S1405 and the number of lottery times X is not 0 in S1407, the high certainty flag is turned OFF (S1414).

After initializing the values of the lottery numbers J and X in S1413, the game control unit 200 starts the opening operation (S1417). Here, the contents of the opening operation differ depending on whether the winning game flag is turned ON in S1411 or S1412. In other words, the opening operation is set according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets an opening command in the RAM 203 for performing a performance in the opening operation according to the jackpot game flag in the performance control unit 300 (S1418), and ends the stopped processing. This opening command is transmitted to the production control section 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

On the other hand, if the result of this special symbol lottery is not a jackpot (No in S1409), then the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the result of this special symbol lottery is a small hit (S1415). ). If it is not a small hit (No in S1415), the stopping process ends.
On the other hand, if it is a small win (Yes in S1415), the game control unit 200 starts a small win game (S1416). As a result, the gaming state of the RAM 203 is set to the small winning gaming state. In addition, in the small winning game, as described above, the big prize opening 125 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and ends after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[Customer waiting setting process by game control unit]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (S1116 in FIG. 33).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether the customer waiting flag is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1501). Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag that is set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state.

If the customer waiting flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state, so the process ends (Yes in S1501). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF, the game control unit 200 generates a customer waiting command and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1502), and turns the customer waiting flag ON (S1503). The customer waiting command set in S1502 is transmitted to the production control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 in FIG. Note that the customer waiting flag is set when the special symbols have stopped changing and there is no hold.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing of the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this normal symbol processing, the normal symbol variation control section 236 of the game control section 200 first checks whether the auxiliary game flag is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1601). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set when the player wins the normal symbol lottery. The state in which the auxiliary game flag is set is a state in which the electric tulip 123 is opened according to the electric tulip process (FIG. 41) described later, and it is easy to win a prize in the second starting opening 122 (auxiliary game state).

When the auxiliary game flag is ON, the auxiliary game state is already in place and the normal symbols are stopped, so the normal symbol processing is ended without starting the normal symbol variation (Yes in S1601). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in S1601), then the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal symbol variation state (S1602). If the normal symbol is not changing (No in S1602), then the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 determines whether the pending number G (see FIG. 32) of the unchanged portion of the normal symbol is 1 or more (S1603). If the number of reservations G=0 (No in S1603), it means that there is no winning for starting the normal symbol lottery, so the process ends without starting the normal symbol variation.

On the other hand, when the number of reservations G is 1 or more (Yes in S1603), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations G (S1604). Then, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines the winning random number in the current normal symbol lottery, and determines whether or not the regular symbol lottery has been won (S1605). Whether or not you have won is determined by determining whether the value of the winning random number obtained in S1003 of FIG. 32 matches the value set as the winning value in the table shown in FIG. 42(d) described later. It is determined.

Next, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 sets the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery (S1606). That is, when the normal symbol lottery is won, a symbol representing the winning (hereinafter referred to as a winning symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information. On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won, a symbol indicating that the lottery was unsuccessful (hereinafter referred to as a "lost symbol") is set in the RAM 203 as setting information.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 sets the normal symbol fluctuation time (S1607). This variable time is set based on a time saving flag set in processes such as S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 36 and S1804 and S1807 in FIG. 40, which will be described later. That is, if the time saving flag is ON at the time of setting in S1607, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time saving flag is OFF, it is set to a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). be done. After this setting, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 starts changing the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIG. 3(a) based on the setting contents of S1607 (S1608). Note that the variation pattern of the normal symbols can also be determined by lottery. In this case, for example, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the fluctuation pattern random value of the normal symbol, and in S1607, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 acquires the fluctuation pattern random value of the normal symbol. The fluctuation time is set by the determination.

After starting the variation of the normal symbol in S1608, or when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing in S1602 (Yes in S1602), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S1609 ). That is, it is determined in S1608 whether the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the normal symbols has reached the variation time set in S1607. If the variation time has not elapsed (No in S1609), the normal symbol variation continues, and the normal symbol processing ends as it is.

On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (Yes in S1609), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 stops the variation of the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 223 (S1610). Then, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the determination result in S1605 is a win (S1611). If it is a win (Yes in S1611), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S1612). On the other hand, if the lottery is unsuccessful (No in S1611), the normal symbol processing is ended without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Big winning opening processing by game control unit]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the contents of the big prize opening process of the electric accessory process shown in S804 of FIG.
In this big winning hole process, the big winning hole operation control section 237 of the game control section 200 first checks whether the jackpot game flag is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1701). When the jackpot game flag is OFF, there is no winning in the jackpot 125, and the jackpot processing ends (No in S1701). On the other hand, if the jackpot game flag is ON (Yes in S1701), then the jackpot operation control unit 237 controls the opening in the jackpot operation control started during the pachinko gaming machine 100 stop process (FIG. 36). It is determined whether or not an operation is in progress (S1702).

If the pachinko game machine 100 is opening (Yes in S1702), then the big prize opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not a preset time for the opening operation (opening time) has elapsed. (S1703). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the big winning hole 125 is continued, so the big winning hole processing ends (No in S1703). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1703), then the big winning opening operation control unit 237 performs operation settings for the big winning opening 125 (S1704), and initializes the winning number C (C=0). (S1705), 1 is added to the value of the round number R of operation of the big winning hole 125 from the current value (S1706), and the big winning hole 125 is started to operate (open) (S1707).

In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the big prize opening 125 and the number of rounds (operation round number) to be operated with that operation pattern are set. Examples of cases in which the big prize opening 125 operates include cases where there is a long or short jackpot in a special symbol lottery, and cases where there is a small win. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are variously set depending on the type of winning. In addition, in the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the jackpot 125 be operated a plurality of times (multiple rounds) in succession. As an example, in the case of a long win, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are activated, and one round is performed with one release of 29.5 seconds. In the case of a short hit, for example, two rounds (2R) are activated, and in one round, one release of 0.9 seconds is performed. To explain further, it opens for 0.9 seconds, closes for 1.0 seconds, and then opens for 0.9 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a small win, for example, the door is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 seconds, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. Here, when comparing the operation for a short hit and the operation for a small hit in the above example, the opening for 0.9 seconds is performed twice in both cases. That is, the operation of the big winning hole 125 visible to the player is the same for short wins and small wins, and short wins and small wins can be distinguished from only the movement of the big winning hole 125 on the game board 110. I can't.

Incidentally, in the case of a small win, it is stipulated by law that the cumulative opening time of the big prize opening 125 must be set within 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, in the event of a jackpot (long or short win), the jackpot 125 must be opened multiple times in succession. Therefore, when trying to make it difficult to visually distinguish between the small hit operation and the short hit operation as described above, for a small hit, as long as the cumulative opening time for one operation is within 1.8 seconds, An operating mode is set in which the big prize opening 125 is opened twice or more, and in the case of a short win, the number of rounds is set to be the same as the number of openings of the small win.

Next, the big winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1704 has elapsed (S1708). If the open state of the big winning hole 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1708), then the big winning hole operation control unit 237 controls the big winning hole 125 to have a specified number of winnings C (for example, 9 ) or more (S1709). If the opening time has not elapsed and the number of winning prizes C is less than the specified number, the operating state (open state) of the big winning hole 125 continues, so the big winning hole processing ends (No in S1709). ). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1708) or the number of winnings C reaches the specified number (Yes in S1709), the big winning hole operation control unit 237 ends the operation of the big winning hole 125 (closes it). (S1710).

Next, the big winning hole operation control unit 237 determines whether the number of rounds R of operation of the big winning hole 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1704 (S1711). If the maximum value has not been reached, the remaining operations are performed, and the big winning a prize opening process ends (No in S1711).

If the number of rounds R of operation of the big winning hole 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1711), then the big winning hole operation control section 237 starts the ending operation (S1712). Here, the content of the ending action corresponds to the state of the jackpot game flag among the ending actions set in each game of the long winning game and the short winning game.
Thereafter, the big winning opening operation control unit 237 sets an ending command in the RAM 203 for performing a performance in the ending operation according to the jackpot game flag in the performance control unit 300 (S1713). This ending command is transmitted to the production control section 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

Next, the big winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the number of rounds R of operation of the big winning opening 125 to 0 (S1714), and then an ending operation is performed in which the elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is set in advance. It is determined whether a certain time (ending time) has elapsed (S1717). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation continues, and the big winning opening process ends (No in S1717). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1717), then the big winning opening operation control unit 237, after passing through the gaming state setting process by the gaming control unit 200 (S1718), turns off the jackpot game flag, The big prize opening process ends (S1719). The details of the game state setting process will be described later.

If it is determined in S1702 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the opening stage (No in S1702), then the grand prize opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not in the ending stage (S1715). If ending is in progress (Yes in S1715), the operations from S1717 onwards are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko game machine 100 is not in the process of ending (No in S1715), then the big winning hole operation control unit 237 determines whether the big winning hole 125 is operating (opened) or not (S1716). If it is not in operation (No in S1716), the operations from S1705 onwards are executed, and if it is in operation (Yes in S1716), the operations from S1708 onwards are executed.
Note that the performance performed in the above-mentioned small winning game is similar to the performance performed in the short winning game, and short winnings and small winnings cannot be distinguished from the performance.

[Game status setting process]
FIG. 40 shows the contents of the game state setting process (S1718) by the game control unit 200, which is executed when the ending time has passed (S1717: Yes).
When the game state setting process is performed, the jackpot game flag is turned ON in S1701 of FIG. 39 as a premise. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 40, the game control unit 200 first determines the type of jackpot (S1801, S1802, S1803, S1806). These judgments can be made, for example, based on the type of symbol set as setting information in the RAM 203 in the jackpot judgment process (FIG. 34). In addition, since these judgments are generally the same as S1202, S1203, and S1205 of the jackpot judgment process (FIG. 34), the judgment results of S1202, S1203, and S1205 may be used.

If it is a small win (Yes in S1801), the gaming state is not changed, and therefore the gaming state setting process is ended.
If the type of jackpot is a jackpot in a low probability time-saving game state (No in S1801, Yes in S1802, S1803), the game control unit 200 turns on the time-saving flag (S1804). As a result, the gaming state of the RAM 203 is set to the low probability time saving gaming state. Furthermore, the game control unit 200 sets an initial value of the number of lottery numbers J (S1805), and ends the game state setting process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the low probability time saving game state is held 100 times, the low probability time saving gaming state ends and a low probability time saving no game state is entered.

On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is a low-probability time-saving no-gaming jackpot (No in S1801, Yes in 1802, No in S1803), the game control unit 200 performs processing without turning on both the time-saving flag and the high-probability flag. finish. Therefore, the gaming state of the RAM 203 for the game after this jackpot is set to a low probability time-saving no-gaming state.

If the type of jackpot is a jackpot in a high probability time-saving gaming state (No in S1801, S1802, Yes in S1806), the game control unit 200 turns on the time-saving flag (S1807) and sets the initial value of the number of drawings J. (S1808). In this case, the initial value of the lottery number J is 10,000 in the illustrated example. Further, the game control unit 200 turns on the high certainty flag (S1809) and sets the initial value of the number of lottery times X (S1810). The initial value of the number of lottery draws X is 10,000 in the illustrated example. As a result, the gaming state of the RAM 203 is set to the high probability time saving gaming state. If the lottery in this high probability time saving game state is carried out 10,000 times, the high probability time saving game state ends and a low probability time saving no game state is entered.

On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is a high-probability time-saving no-game jackpot (No in S1801, S1802, and S1806), the game control unit 200 turns on only the high probability flag (S1809), and sets the initial value of the number of drawings X. (10000 times) is set (S1810). As a result, the gaming state of the RAM 203 is set to a high probability time-saving no-gaming state. If the lottery in this high-probability time-saving no-gaming state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability time-saving no-gaming state ends and a low-probability time-saving no-gaming state begins.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process of the electric accessory process shown in S804 of FIG.
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether the auxiliary game flag is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1901). If the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the electric tulip 123 will not be opened, so the electric tulip process ends (No in S1901). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in S1901), then the electric tulip operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the electric tulip 123 is in operation (S1902).

If the electric tulip 123 is not in operation (No in S1902), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets an operation pattern for the electric tulip 123 (S1903), and operates the electric tulip 123 in the set operation pattern (S1904). . Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time saving flag set in processes such as S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 36 and S1804 and S1807 in FIG. 40. For example, if the time saving flag is OFF at the time of setting in S1903, an operation pattern is set that opens once every 0.15 seconds, and if the time saving flag is ON, the opening time is 1.80 seconds. An operation pattern is set in which the valve is opened three times in an hour. In this way, normally, when the time saving flag is ON (in the time saving state), the electric tulip 123 is opened multiple times for a long time, and the winning support (electronic chew support) that makes it easier to win at the second starting port 122 will be held. In addition, a plurality of operation patterns (auxiliary game types) of the electric tulip 123 are prepared when the time saving flag is ON or OFF, and the operation is performed according to the type of hit determined by the normal symbol processing (see Fig. 38). It may be configured to set a pattern.

If it is determined in S1902 that the electric tulip 123 is operating (Yes in S1902), or after operating the electric tulip 123 in S1904, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 determines whether the open time in the set operation pattern has elapsed. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1905). If the open time has not elapsed, the operating state (open state) of the electric tulip 123 is continued, so the electric tulip process ends (No in S1905). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (S1905: Yes), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 turns off the auxiliary game flag and ends the electric tulip process (S1906).

[Determination method using random numbers]
Here, a method of determination using random numbers, which is performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 34), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 35), the normal symbol process (FIG. 38), etc., will be described in detail.
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a configuration example of random numbers (determination table) used in the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery in this embodiment.
Figure 42(a) shows an example of the configuration of the jackpot random numbers used in the special symbol lottery, Figure 42(b) shows an example of the configuration of the jackpot random numbers used in the special symbol lottery, and Figure 42(c) shows an example of the configuration of the jackpot random numbers used in the special symbol lottery. An example of the structure of the reach random number used is shown in FIG. 42(d), and an example of the structure of the winning random number used in the normal symbol lottery is shown.

Referring to FIG. 42(a), the judgment values of the jackpot random numbers are a jackpot when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 at the time of jackpot judgment is a low probability state and a jackpot when the gaming state at the time of jackpot judgment is a high probability state. There are two types of prizes, and a small prize. The range of random numbers (jackpot random numbers) is 300 from 0 to 299. In the case of a special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery) in a low probability state, only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. Further, in the case of a special symbol lottery with a high probability state, ten winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (=1/30). That is, in the illustrated example, when a special symbol lottery is performed by winning the starting slots 121 and 122 in a high probability state, the probability of winning is ten times higher than when a special symbol lottery is performed in a low probability state. Furthermore, three winning values for the small win are set regardless of whether the game is in a low probability state or a high probability state, and the winning probability is 3/300 (=1/100).
Here, to explain the special symbol lottery in a low probability state as an example, the jackpot random number value (see S903, S910) obtained by winning the first starting hole 121 or the second starting hole 122 as an opportunity is shown in FIG. It is determined whether it matches "5", which is the winning value of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state in (a). Although a detailed explanation will be omitted, the same applies to the special symbol lottery in a high probability state and the special symbol lottery for small wins.

Referring to FIG. 42(b), five types of jackpot symbols are prepared: low probability symbol A, low probability symbol B, high probability symbol A, high probability symbol B, and potential probability symbol. Here, low probability symbol A and low probability symbol B are symbols representing a jackpot in a low probability state, and among these, low probability symbol A is a long hit (8 rounds) and a jackpot in a low probability time saving gaming state. Show that something is true. The low probability symbol B indicates a long win (4 rounds) and a jackpot in a low probability time-saving gaming state. High probability symbol A and high probability symbol B indicate a long win (15 rounds) and a jackpot in a high probability time-saving gaming state. The high probability symbol C and the high probability symbol D indicate a long win (8 rounds) and a jackpot in a high probability time-saving gaming state. The high probability symbol E indicates a short hit (2 rounds) and a high probability jackpot in a time-saving no-play state. The potential pattern is a pattern that represents a short hit (2 rounds) and a high probability jackpot in a time-saving no-gaming state. Therefore, the high probability symbol B and the potential symbol have the same gaming state after a jackpot game, but the potential symbol is a condition for performing a hidden effect that does not clearly notify the player that it is in a high probability state. Therefore, it is provided separately from the high probability symbol B. The range of random numbers is 250 from 0 to 249. In addition, in the jackpot symbol random number, a winning value is set for each of the first starting hole 121 and the second starting hole 122, which serve as an opportunity for the special symbol lottery to be performed.

In the low probability symbol A, 35 values are assigned as winning values to both the first starting hole 121 and the second starting hole 122. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with low probability symbol A is 35/250 (=7/50).
In the low probability symbol B, 15 values are assigned as winning values to both the first starting hole 121 and the second starting hole 122. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with low probability symbol B is 15/250 (=3/50).

In the high probability symbol A, 20 values are assigned as the winning value when the first starting hole 121 wins. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the first starting slot 121, the probability of winning with high probability symbol A is 20/250 (=2/25).
On the other hand, 150 values are assigned as winning values in the case of winning in the second starting slot 122. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting hole 122, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol A is 150/250 (=15/25).

In the high-probability symbol B, five values are assigned as winning values when the first starting hole 121 wins. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the first starting hole 121, the probability of winning with high probability symbol B is 5/250 (=1/50).
On the other hand, 25 values are assigned as winning values when a prize is won in the second starting slot 122. Therefore, when winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting hole 122, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol B is 25/250 (=1/10).

In the high-probability symbol C, 25 values are assigned as winning values when winning in the first starting hole 121. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the first starting slot 121, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol C is 25/250 (=1/10).
On the other hand, 10 values are assigned as winning values when a prize is won in the second starting slot 122. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting hole 122, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol B is 10/250 (=1/25).

In the high-probability symbol D, 25 values are assigned as winning values when winning in the first starting hole 121. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the first starting slot 121, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol D is 25/250 (=1/10).
On the other hand, 10 values are assigned as winning values when a prize is won in the second starting slot 122. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the second starting hole 122, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol D is 10/250 (=1/25).

In the high-probability symbol E, 25 values are assigned as winning values when winning in the first starting hole 121. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the first starting hole 121, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol E is 25/250 (=1/10).
On the other hand, five values are assigned as winning values when a prize is won in the second starting slot 122. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the second starting hole 122, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol E is 5/250 (=1/50).

In the potential pattern, 100 values are assigned as the winning value when the first starting hole 121 is won. Therefore, when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by entering the first starting hole 121, the probability of winning with a probability symbol is 100/250 (=2/5).
On the other hand, the winning value of the potential symbol is not assigned to the second starting hole 122, and if a prize is won in the second starting hole 122, it will not be a winning value of the potential symbol.

Here, to explain using the low probability symbol A as an example, the jackpot symbol random number value (see S903, S910) obtained by winning the first starting hole 121 or the second starting hole 122 is as shown in FIG. 42(b). ), it is determined whether it matches the winning value "0 to 34" of the low probability symbol A. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the same applies to special symbol lottery such as low probability symbol B.

As described above, by differentiating the probability of winning the type of jackpot in the case of winning in the first starting opening 121 and in the case of winning in the second starting opening 122, various gaming properties can be provided. In addition, the arrangement of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 on the game board 110 has been devised so that it is easier to aim at either the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 in a specific state (mode). By configuring the game to be more active, it is possible to encourage players to participate more actively in the game.

Here, the pachinko game machine 100 of this embodiment is capable of setting a setting value that is a level of advantage of the game. In the pachinko game machine 100, the setting value can be set to one of six levels, for example, "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6".
In the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the setting value is set to "1", the probability of winning is the lowest. For example, when the set value is "1" and the probability is low, the probability of winning is 1/300. Further, when the set value is "1" and the state is high probability, the probability of winning is 10/300.
Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the setting value is set to "6", the probability of winning is the highest. For example, when the set value is "6" and it is a low probability game state, the winning probability is 1/285. Further, when the set value is "6" and the state is high probability, the probability of winning is 10/285.
In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the winning probability is set to increase in the order of setting values "1"<"2"<"3"<"4"<"5"<"6".

Next, determination of the reach random number will be explained. Note that the reach random number is set according to the number of reservations, as described later. Here, as an example, the reach random number when the number of reservations is 0 will be explained.
Referring to FIG. 42(c), the range of random numbers is 250 from 0 to 249, and the lottery result (for example, 13.5 seconds or more) is a variation pattern (variation time) that allows the reach effect to be executed. 22 random numbers are assigned to the winning result (with reach), and 228 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with no reach) in which the fluctuation pattern does not make the winning performance executable (for example, less than 13.5 seconds). That is, in the illustrated example, if there is no jackpot in the special symbol lottery, a reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (=11/125). Here, the ready-to-reach performance is a performance performed on the image display section 114 when a special symbol changes. Hereinafter, the performance during special symbol fluctuations that does not make the reach effect an executable variation pattern will be referred to as a no-reach performance, and correspondingly, the performance during special symbol fluctuations that will make the reach effect an executable variation pattern will be referred to as a reach effect. It is called.

Here, to explain with reach as an example, the reach random value (see S903, S910) obtained by winning the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 is the reach in FIG. 42(c). It is determined whether the winning value matches the winning value "0 to 21". Although detailed explanation will be omitted, the same applies to special symbol lottery without reach.

In many cases, when a special symbol changes, it is linked to the display control of the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (hereinafter referred to as special symbol displays 221 and 222 if these are not distinguished). , an effect using decorative patterns is performed on the image display section 114. The decorative pattern is composed of, for example, three rows of symbols each consisting of a series of numbers 1 to 9 written consecutively in the vertical direction. Then, at the same time as the special symbol displays 221 and 222 start varying display of the special symbols, the decorative symbols displayed on the image display section 114 start scrolling. Furthermore, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the special symbols (the start of scrolling the decorative symbols), the special symbols are stopped and displayed, and at the same time, the decorative symbols are also fixed and stopped. Generally, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, three identical numbers are lined up in a horizontal or diagonal straight line in the decorative symbol stop display. The performance using decorative patterns that is performed in conjunction with the variable display of this special symbol is called a variable performance.

In the reach effect, the following operations are performed regarding decorative symbols as a variable effect. First, before the decorative symbols scrolling in the vertical (horizontal) direction are fixedly stopped, any two symbols (sequences of numbers) are first temporarily stopped. At this time, the same number is temporarily stopped on a horizontal (vertical) or diagonal straight line. To explain further, if the decorative pattern is scrolled in the vertical direction, the same numbers are temporarily stopped in a row in the horizontal direction.
Next, the last row gradually slows down the scrolling speed, giving the player a feeling of anticipation that three identical numbers will line up in a straight line. Then, after the last row is temporarily stopped, the three symbols are fixedly stopped.
Here, in the ready-to-reach presentation, an SP ready-to-reach presentation or an SP/SP ready-to-reach presentation may be performed before the three symbols are fixed and stopped. In addition, SP Reach production is generally called Super Reach or Special Reach, and it is a production that makes you expect a bigger hit than Reach, and it is a production of moving images in which various characters appear and the story unfolds. . In addition, SP/SP Reach is generally called Super Super Reach or Special Special Reach, and is a performance that makes you expect a bigger hit than SP Reach. This is a production of
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 43, which will be described later, in this embodiment, when the variation time is longer (for example, 90 seconds or 60 seconds), it is set to execute SP reach or SP/SP reach effect. . Note that the above-mentioned fluctuating performance that is performed together with the ready-to-reach performance is also called a reach-time fluctuating performance.
On the other hand, in a no-reach performance, until the decorative pattern that scrolls in the vertical (horizontal) direction is confirmed and stopped, there is no performance that gives the player a sense of expectation like in a reach performance, and the horizontal (vertical) or horizontal (horizontal) The pattern is fixed and stopped when the same numbers are not aligned in a diagonal straight line.

In this way, the reach random number is used in such a way that when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is a loss, the image display section 114 performs a reach effect with a variable pattern that allows the reach effect to be executed, or a reach effect that allows the reach effect to be executed. Decide whether to perform a no-reach performance with a variable pattern. In addition, the reach random number changes the execution rate of the reach effect depending on the number of reservations, thereby making it possible to proceed with the game efficiently and giving the player a moderate sense of expectation.
In addition, if you win the jackpot, a reach effect will be performed, and the decorative pattern will finally be fixed and stopped when the same numbers are aligned in a horizontal (vertical) or diagonal straight line. I can do it. On the other hand, in the reach effect in the case of a small win or a loss, the decorative symbols are fixed and stopped in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the above-mentioned straight line.

Next, the determination of the winning random number used for the normal symbol lottery will be explained.
Referring to FIG. 42(d), the range of random numbers is 10 from 0 to 9, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time saving flag is OFF, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time saving flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, if a game ball passes through the gate 124 and a normal symbol lottery is performed when there is no time saving state, the player will win with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, if a game ball passes through the gate 124 during the time saving state and a normal symbol lottery is performed, the probability of winning is 9/10.

Here, to explain with the time saving flag OFF as an example, the winning random number value (see S1003) obtained when a game ball passes through the gate 124, the first starting port 121, or the second starting port 122 is shown in FIG. It is determined whether it matches "0" which is the winning value of the time saving flag OFF in d). Although a detailed explanation will be omitted, the same applies to the normal symbol lottery with the time saving flag ON.

Furthermore, although not particularly illustrated, it is possible to set a plurality of wins in which the content of the auxiliary game (opening pattern of the electric tulip 123) that is performed when a win is determined in the normal symbol lottery is different. In this case, for example, similar to the jackpot symbol random number (see FIG. 39(b)) that specifies the type of jackpot in the special symbol lottery, a winning symbol random number for specifying the type of win in the normal symbol lottery is set. Then, the game control unit 200 uses the random number acquisition unit 231 to acquire the random value of the winning random number as well as the random number of the winning symbol random number in the gate switch process (see FIG. 32), and the normal symbol determination unit 232 acquires the random number of the winning random number. Identify the type of win based on random numbers.
Note that the range of random numbers, the ratio of winning values, and the values of winning values shown in the configuration example of each random number in FIG. 42 are merely examples, and are not limited to the values shown.

[Example of setting fluctuation pattern]
Next, an example of setting a variation pattern and a table used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 35 will be described.
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a setting example of a variation pattern and a table used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 35. Note that FIG. 43 shows a setting example of a low probability time saving no-game state. Although not shown, for other game states such as the high probability time-saving game state, a separate table is provided for the settings of the fluctuation patterns selected in the fluctuation pattern selection process.
Further, FIG. 43 shows a setting example when a game ball enters the first starting port 121. When a game ball enters the second starting port 122, a separate table may be provided for setting the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process, or when a game ball enters the first starting port 121. In some cases, the table to be referenced may be shared and referenced.

As shown in FIG. 43, if the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot (Yes in S1302 of FIG. 35), the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines a variation pattern based on the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern random number. . Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether the variation pattern random number value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random number value by the random number acquisition unit 231 matches any of the variation pattern random numbers assigned to each jackpot symbol. Determine the fluctuation pattern based on whether For example, if the jackpot symbol is "high probability symbol A" and the fluctuation pattern random number is "51", it matches the fluctuation pattern random number range "50 to 69" assigned to "high probability symbol A" in FIG. Therefore, "PB3" is selected as the variation pattern. The special symbol variation time in this "PB3" is "90.18 seconds".

In addition, if the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a loss (No in S1302 of FIG. 35), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the special symbol lottery based on the pending number U1, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number of the first special symbol lottery. to determine the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the pending number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is "0", the special symbol fluctuation control section 233 determines that the reach random value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random value by the random number acquisition section 231 is , it is determined whether it is allocated to the reach random number range "0 to 21" which is allocated to the "missing" pending number "0" in FIG. 43, or to the reach random number range "22 to 249". Then, when the obtained reach random number is included in the reach random number range "0 to 21", the fluctuation pattern random number value (see S903) obtained together with the jackpot random number value by the random number acquisition unit 231 is included in the reach random number range "0 to 21". The fluctuation pattern is determined based on which of the fluctuation pattern random values assigned to "21" matches. For example, when the variation pattern random number is "51", it matches the variation pattern random number range "50 to 89", so "PR4" is selected as the variation pattern.

As described above, the game control unit 200 uses the fluctuation pattern random values (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 31) acquired when the game ball enters the starting slots 121 and 122, the game state of the pachinko game machine 100, and the reach. The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on conditions such as presence or absence of performance and the number of reservations. Then, information on the determined special symbol variation pattern is included in the variation start command and sent from the game control section 200 to the production control section 300. As will be described later, the production control unit 300 creates a production that corresponds to the variation time specified based on the information on the variation pattern included in the variation start command (that can be executed during that variation time) as a production when the special symbol changes. is selected and executed.

[Configuration of the RAM of the game control unit and the RAM of the performance control unit for performing preview performance based on advance determination]
Next, the configurations of the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 and the RAM 303 of the performance control unit 300 in this embodiment for executing the preview performance based on the advance determination will be explained.
FIG. 44 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of game control section 200 according to this embodiment. FIG. 44(a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage area 204, and FIG. 44(b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of each storage section shown in FIG. 44(a).

As shown in FIG. 44(a), the RAM 203 includes a storage area 204 as a special symbol retention storage area that stores jackpot random numbers obtained by jackpot random number lottery. This storage area 204 has eight storage units corresponding to the maximum values of the number of reservations for the first starting port 121 and the number of reservations for the second starting port 122 (when the upper limit of each number of reservations is 4). . Specifically, the storage area 204 includes a first storage section 204a, a second storage section 204b, a third storage section 204c, a fourth storage section 204d, a fifth storage section 204e, a sixth storage section 204f, and a seventh storage section. 204g and an eighth storage section 204h.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44(b), each of these storage units 204a to 204h is an area in which information representing the winning starting opening (first starting opening 121 or second starting opening 122) is stored. It has an area where the acquired jackpot random number is stored, an area where the symbol random number is stored, an area where the reach random number is stored, and an area where the fluctuating pattern random number is stored. That is, each of the storage units 204a to 204h stores a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number.

Here, each random number is stored in order starting from the first storage unit 204a. To explain more specifically, for example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage section 204a to the eighth storage section 204h, the obtained random number is stored in the first storage section 204a. Further, for example, when random numbers are already stored in the first storage unit 204a to fourth storage unit 204d, the obtained random number will be stored in the fifth storage unit 204e.

FIG. 45 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of RAM 303 (see FIG. 3) of production control section 300 according to this embodiment. FIG. 45(a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the reserved storage areas 305 and 306, and FIG. 45(b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of each of the storage units shown in FIG. 45(a).
As shown in FIG. 45(a), the RAM 303 includes a first holding storage area 305 and a second holding storage area 306, which serve as holding status storage areas that store the status of holding balls. The first reservation storage area 305 and the second reservation storage area 306 respectively correspond to reservations for winnings to the first starting hole 121 and reservations for winnings to the second starting hole 122, and each store four storage sections. have. Specifically, the first reserved storage area 305 includes a first storage section 305a, a second storage section 305b, a third storage section 305c, and a fourth storage section 305d. Further, the second reserved storage area 306 includes a first storage section 306a, a second storage section 306b, a third storage section 306c, and a fourth storage section 306d.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45(b), each of these storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d has a holding flag storage area for turning on/off the holding flag, and a notification flag storage area for turning the notification flag on/off. It has an area. The reservation flag is a flag for identifying whether there is a reserved ball in each of the storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d. That is, for example, when the number of reservations due to winnings in the first start opening 121 is 3, the reservation flags are turned ON in the three reservation flag storage areas of the first to third storage sections 305a, 305b, and 305c. The notification flag is a flag for setting whether or not to perform a preview performance based on the preliminary determination result for each reserved ball. In the pachinko game machine 100 of the present embodiment, the performance control section 300 can set whether or not to perform a preview performance based on the preliminary determination result depending on the game state and the performance situation. Therefore, the notification flag is turned ON when a preview performance is to be performed, and the notification flag is turned OFF when a preview performance is not to be performed. For example, when a preview performance is performed for the third held ball among the three held balls, the notification flag is turned ON in the notification flag storage area of the third storage section 305c.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, the RAM 203 has an area (hereinafter referred to as a preliminary determination information storage area) in which preliminary determination information is stored, in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 44(a). The preliminary determination information is information obtained by the preliminary determination process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 31) based on each random number described above. The contents of the advance judgment information are the same as the information obtained as various judgment results in the special symbol processing (see Figure 33), and specifically, whether or not there is a big hit (and whether or not there is a small hit), and whether there is a big hit or not. If so, this is information to indicate the type of jackpot, whether the variation pattern (variation time) is long enough to execute a reach effect, and the content of the variation pattern. The advance determination information stored in the advance determination information storage area may be used together with information regarding reservation (hereinafter referred to as reservation information) corresponding to the winning ball (retention ball) for which advance determination processing has been performed, or in its own unique information separately from this reservation information. At the same time, it is included in the preliminary determination result command and sent from the game control section 200 to the production control section 300.

[Advance judgment processing]
Next, the preliminary determination process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 31) will be described in detail.
In the preliminary determination process in this embodiment, the game control unit 200 performs preliminary determination as follows using a random number table similar to the random number configuration example described with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the contents of the preliminary determination process (S904 and S911 in FIG. 31) according to this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 46, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (S2401), and if it is determined that it is a high probability state (Yes in S2401), A table is selected and a preliminary determination of jackpot random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers is performed (S2402). On the other hand, if it is determined No in S2401, a table for a low probability state is selected and a preliminary determination of jackpot random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers is performed (S2403).

After the preliminary determination of the jackpot random number and the jackpot symbol random number in S2402 or S2403, the game control unit 200 determines whether the gaming state is in a time saving state (S2404), and if it is determined that it is in a time saving state (Yes in S2404), A table for the time-saving state is selected, and a reach random number is pre-determined (S2405). Furthermore, a table for the time-saving state is selected and a preliminary determination of the fluctuation pattern random number is performed (S2406).
On the other hand, if it is determined No in S2404, a table for time saving and no state is selected and a preliminary determination of reach random numbers is performed (S2407). Furthermore, a table for time saving and no state is selected, and a preliminary determination of fluctuation pattern random numbers is performed (S2408).

Thereafter, the game control unit 200 uses the results of the preliminary determination of the jackpot random number, the preliminary determination result of the jackpot symbol random number, the preliminary determination result of the reach random number, and the preliminary determination result of the fluctuation pattern obtained as described above. It is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area as preliminary determination information (S2409). Furthermore, in order to transmit the preliminary determination information to the production control unit 300, a preliminary determination result command including the preliminary determination information is set in the RAM 203 (S2410).

Here, the above-mentioned preliminary determination is based on the random number values (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 31) acquired in response to the winning of game balls in the starting ports 121 and 122, and the determination table used in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 42). ) and a determination table with a similar configuration. That is, the determination itself after selecting the determination table to be used is the same as the determination in the jackpot determination process (see S1201 in FIG. 34). Therefore, in this embodiment, the subroutine of the jackpot determination process (see S1108 in FIG. 33 and FIG. 34) used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 33) is called to determine the random number in the above-mentioned preliminary determination.

With this configuration, in this embodiment, in order to determine random numbers in the advance determination process, there is no need to prepare a processing function (subroutine) for determining random numbers separately from the jackpot determination process. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of control instructions and suppress an increase in the size of the program related to the jackpot determination process and the preliminary determination process. Further, as described above, when the determination table used in the preliminary determination has the same configuration as the determination table used in the jackpot determination, the determination table used in the jackpot determination may also be used in the preliminary determination.

In addition, although only the preliminary judgment regarding the special symbol lottery (whether it is a jackpot or not) has been explained here, in this embodiment, the variation pattern when performing the variable display and stop display of the special symbol is also read in advance (preliminary judgment). I do. The selection of the variation pattern in the special symbol lottery is based on the random number values for variation pattern selection (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 31) obtained in response to the winning of game balls in the starting holes 121 and 122, and the variation pattern table (see FIG. 43). (see S1109 in FIG. 33 and FIG. 35). Therefore, when pre-reading the variation pattern, the random value for variation pattern selection obtained at the time of winning a prize and the pre-read table having the same structure as the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern selection process of the special symbol processing are used to select the variation pattern. Fluctuation patterns can be predicted.

In this case, in order to pre-read the variation pattern to be selected in the variation pattern selection process, the subroutine of the variation pattern selection process (see S1109 in FIG. 33 and FIG. 35) used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 33) is called and used. be able to. Also, regarding the pre-read table used for pre-reading the variable pattern selection, the variable pattern table used in the variable pattern selection process of the special symbol process may be used. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of control instructions related to prefetching of variation pattern selection, and to suppress an increase in the size of the program.

In addition, if the preliminary judgment process and the jackpot judgment process when special symbols change are performed in the same subroutine using the same judgment table group, the execution time of each process is different, so the preliminary judgment result and the jackpot judgment process when special symbols change There may be cases where the judgment result of the jackpot judgment process is different. That is, this is a case where the gaming state (high probability state or low probability state, time saving state or no time saving state) of the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes after execution of the preliminary determination process and before the start of special symbol variation. In this case, different types of determination tables are used depending on the gaming state, so the specific determination table used for determination will be different when executing the preliminary determination process and when executing the jackpot determination process. . Therefore, even if the same random number value obtained when winning the starting slots 121 and 122 is used, the preliminary determination result and the determination result of the jackpot determination process may differ. In such a case, in the performance control unit 300, if the game state changes after the execution of the preliminary determination process and before the start of the special symbol variation, the performance based on the preliminary determination result is not executed (prohibition) control, etc. You may do so.

In addition, according to the command output from the game control section 200 to the production control section 300 as described above, the production control section 300 controls, for example, the image display section 114, the board lamp 116, the speaker 156, the frame lamp 157, etc. For example, when the production control section 300 receives a command indicating the start of a door opening error, the production control section 300 displays a message such as "Please call the staff" or an image indicating an abnormal condition on the image display section. 114. Furthermore, the production control unit 300 causes the speaker 156 to output an alarm indicating an abnormal state, and restricts output of music, audio, sound effects, and the like. Furthermore, the production control unit 300 lights up the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 in red, for example, as a mode indicating the abnormal state.

Additionally, although it has been explained here that the production control section 300 uses all of the image display section 114, panel lamp 116, speaker 156, and frame lamp 157 to notify that an error has occurred, only one of these is used. It is also possible to use a part. Furthermore, the notification mode may be switched depending on the content of the error. For example, if a door opening error occurs, all of the image display section 114, panel lamp 116, speaker 156, and frame lamp 157 may be used as described above. Furthermore, when a payout error occurs, the image display section 114 and speaker 156 notify that the error has occurred. This makes it possible for a clerk at a gaming parlor (pachinko hall) to easily determine the degree of urgency of an error occurring in a gaming machine.

[Operation of production control section]
Next, the operation of the production control section 300 will be explained.
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the operation of the production control section 300.
The operation of the production control section 300 consists of a main process shown in FIG. 47(a) and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 47(b). Referring to FIG. 47(a), the production control unit 300 first performs initial settings at startup (S2501), and after setting the CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) cycle (S2502), according to the set cycle. , while updating the random numbers used in production control (S2503), accepts interrupt processing.

Interrupt processing is performed periodically according to the cycle set in S2502. Referring to FIG. 47(b), in this interrupt process, the production control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200 and performs a command reception process (S2511). In this command reception process, the performance content (performance pattern) is selected. Further, the performance control unit 300 performs performance button processing for accepting operations of the performance button 161 and the like by the player (S2512). After that, the effect control unit 300 performs a command transmission process to send a command including information on the selected effect pattern to the image/sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (S2513). As a result, effects are performed by displaying an image on the image display section 114, outputting sound, moving the movable accessory 115, emitting light from the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, and the like.

[Command reception processing by the production control unit]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process (S2511 in FIG. 47(b)).
In this command reception process, the production control unit 300 first determines whether or not a preliminary determination result command and a pending number increase command have been received (S2601). The preliminary determination result command and the hold number increase command are set in the game control unit 200 in the start switch processing shown in FIG. 31 (S906, S907, S913, S914), and are set in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG. ) is the command sent to the production control unit 300.
When the production control unit 300 determines that the preliminary determination result command and the hold count increase command have been received (S2601: Yes), the effect control unit 300 adds 1 to the hold count held in the RAM 303 (S2602). Furthermore, the production control unit 300 performs a pre-judgment production selection process based on the pre-judgment result command and the reservation number increase command (S2603). In addition, the content of the advance determination effect selection process will be explained later.

If the received command is not a preliminary determination result command or a pending number increase command (No in S2601), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is a fluctuation start command (S2604). This fluctuation start command is a command that is set in the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 33 in the game control section 200 (S1111) and sent to the production control section 300 in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG.
If the received command is a variation start command (Yes in S2604), the effect control unit 300 executes effect selection processing (S2605). Moreover, when a fluctuation start command is received, a random value for effect control used in the effect selection process is acquired. This random value is a random value that is periodically updated in S2503 of the main process shown in FIG. 47(a). Details of the effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a preliminary determination result command, a pending number increase command, or a fluctuation start command (No in S2601 and S2604), the production control unit 300 determines whether the received command is a fluctuation stop command (S2606). This fluctuation stop command is a command that is set in the game control section 200 in the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 33 (S1114) and sent to the production control section 300 in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is a variation stop command (Yes in S2606), the production control unit 300 executes a process during the completion of variation production (S2607). In addition, in the fluctuating performance finishing process, the performance control unit 300 analyzes the received fluctuation stop command and sets in the RAM 303 a fluctuating performance end command for instructing the end of the symbol fluctuation performance.

If the received command is not a preliminary determination result command, a pending number increase command, a fluctuation start command, or a fluctuation stop command (No in S2601, S2604, and S2606), the production control unit 300 starts the opening operation of the jackpot game based on the received command. It is determined whether or not the opening command is intended to do so (S2608). This opening command is a command that is set in the stopping process shown in FIG. 36 (S1418) and sent to the production control section 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
If the received command is an opening command (Yes in S2608), the production control unit 300 executes a jackpot production selection process (S2609). Details of the jackpot performance selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a preliminary determination result command, a pending number increase command, a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, or an opening command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606, and S2608), the production control unit 300 determines that the received command is a jackpot game. It is determined whether the ending command is for starting the ending operation of (S2610). This ending command is a command that is set in the big prize opening process shown in FIG. 39 (S1713) and sent to the production control section 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
If the received command is an ending command (Yes in S2610), the effect control unit 300 executes an ending effect selection process (S2611). Details of the ending effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a preliminary determination result command, a pending number increase command, a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, an opening command, or an ending command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606, S2608, and S2610), then the production control unit 300 , the received command executes a customer waiting command reception process for transitioning to a customer waiting state (S2612). Details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the contents of the advance determination effect selection process (S2603) and the effect selection process (S2605) of FIG. 48.
In the advance determination performance selection process, the performance control unit 300 first analyzes the advance determination result command received from the game control unit 200 (S2801). Furthermore, the production control unit 300 analyzes the command to increase the number of reservations received from the game control unit 200 (S2802). Then, the performance control unit 300 selects a performance pattern (pre-judgment performance pattern) to be used in the pre-judgment performance based on the pre-judgment result command and the reservation number increase command (S2803).

Here, as the advance judgment performance pattern, various performance patterns can be provided that foretell the random number determination result by the special symbol processing before the start of fluctuation based on the random number determination result by the special symbol processing. For example, a performance such as a hold display performance or a continuous preview performance can be provided as a predetermined performance pattern. In this embodiment, when a reserved ball occurs, a display representing the number of reserved balls is displayed on the first special symbol reserved display 218 and the second special symbol reserved display 219 of the display 130 (see FIG. 3). At the same time, a hold display indicating the occurrence of hold and the number of holds is displayed on the image display unit 114 (hold display effect). Therefore, in this hold display performance, by reflecting the preliminary judgment result in the display mode of the hold display, the player can see the judgment result when the random number judgment is subsequently performed by special symbol processing regarding the held ball. It can be a pre-judgment performance that suggests.

In addition, here we have explained the case where the pending display effect is used as a preliminary judgment effect, but by reflecting it in the contents of various effects performed before the start of the fluctuation based on the random number judgment result by special symbol processing, it can be used for various preview effects. It becomes possible to do this. For example, a performance using a performance image displayed on the image display unit 114, a performance using light emission from the board lamp 116 or the frame lamp 157, a performance using the movement of movable characters, a performance using sound output such as music or sound effects, etc., can be prepared in advance. It can be set as a judgment performance pattern.

Further, the preliminary determination performance is executed in conjunction with the symbol variation for other winning balls that is performed before the symbol variation for the winning ball (reserved ball) for which the preliminary determination has been made. In this embodiment, the maximum number of retained balls is four per starting port (first starting port 121 or second starting port 122) (see FIG. 31). Furthermore, priority is given to extinguishing the reserved balls in the second starting port 122. In this case, for example, if a preliminary determination is made for a reserved ball with the second starting port 122, before a symbol variation is performed for that reserved ball, including the currently varying variation (referred to as the variation), Symbol changes will be made for a maximum of four winning balls. In a preview performance related to a reserved ball for which a preliminary judgment has been made, if multiple symbol changes occur before the symbol change for that reserved ball, a preview performance that spans the multiple symbol changes (continuous preview performance) ).

Then, the production control unit 300 sets in the RAM 303 a pending number command that includes the value of the pending number after the addition and information on the pre-determined performance pattern selected in the pre-determined performance selection process (S2804). Note that the reservation number command includes information indicating the selected predetermined effect pattern to the CPU 311 of the image/sound control unit 310. By receiving the pending number command, the CPU 311 creates a display list or the like for causing the VDP 314 to draw and output images and sounds corresponding to the selected predetermined production pattern. Based on the display list, etc., the VDP 314 reads out image data and audio data representing the selected pre-judgment effect pattern from the CGROM 315 and SNDROM 316, and expresses the pre-judgment effect using the image display section 114 and the speaker 156. .

In the performance selection process, the performance control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation start command (S2811). Further, the value of the number of reservations held in the RAM 303 is subtracted by 1 (S2812). Then, the production control unit 300 displays the information on the image display unit 114 based on various setting information (information such as the type of jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game, and the variation pattern) obtained from the analysis result of the variation start command. A variation effect pattern of symbol variation based on the image is selected (S2813).

Finally, the production control unit 300 sets in the RAM 303 a variable production start command that instructs to start executing the selected production (S2814). Note that the variable effect start command includes information indicating the selected variable effect pattern in order to notify the CPU 311 of the selected variable effect pattern. Upon receiving the variable effect start command, the CPU 311 creates a display list or the like for causing the VDP 314 to draw and output images and sounds corresponding to the selected variable effect pattern. Based on the display list and the like, the VDP 314 reads out image data and audio data representing the selected variable effect pattern from the CGROM 315 and SNDROM 316, and expresses the variable effect using the image display section 114 and the speaker 156.

Although not described in detail, in the process of selecting a variation effect pattern of symbol variation in S2813, a variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern. Based on the variable effect pattern determined here, the variable display of decorative symbols, the background effect, the preview effect, etc. are determined. Note that the variable display of decorative symbols is an effect display performed on the image display unit 114 in conjunction with the variable display of special symbols performed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. In this fluctuating display of decorative symbols, a reach effect or the like is performed. Note that, unlike this embodiment, if a plurality of variable effect patterns are set for the variable pattern, the effect random number (one of the random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 47(a)) , the effect random value is obtained upon reception of the variation start command), and the variable effect pattern may be selected by lottery.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot effect selection process (S2609) in FIG. 48.
In this jackpot production selection process, the production control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (including information about the type of jackpot symbol) (S3001), and selects a production pattern (jackpot production pattern) (S3002). . Then, the performance control unit 300 reads image data and sound data used for the performance according to the selected jackpot performance pattern from the ROM 302, sets in the RAM 303 a jackpot performance start command that instructs the selected performance together with these data, The jackpot effect selection process ends (S3003). This determines the performance during the jackpot. In addition, in selecting the jackpot performance pattern (S3002), a determination may be made based on a random number value obtained at the time of command reception.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process (S2611) of FIG. 48.
In this ending performance selection process, the performance control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (including information about the type of jackpot symbol) (S3101), and selects a performance pattern (ending performance pattern) (S3102). . Then, the performance control unit 300 reads image data and sound data used for the performance according to the selected ending performance pattern from the ROM 302, and sets in the RAM 303, together with these data, an ending performance start command that instructs the selected performance. The ending effect selection process ends (S3103). In addition, in the selection of the ending effect pattern (S3102), a determination may be made based on a random value obtained at the time of command reception.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (S2612) in FIG. 48.
The production control unit 300 determines whether a customer waiting command for transitioning to a customer waiting state has been received (S3201). When the customer waiting command is received (Yes in S3201), the production control unit 300 starts measuring the elapsed time (S3202) and turns on the measurement flag in the RAM 303 (S3203). On the other hand, if the received command is not a customer waiting command (No in S3201), the production control unit 300 determines whether the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 is turned on (S3204). If the measurement flag is OFF (No in S3204), the customer waiting command reception process ends.

If the measurement flag is ON (Yes in S3204 or turned ON in S3203), then the production control unit 300 determines whether the measurement time has reached a predetermined time-up time (for example, 10 seconds). (S3205). If the time has not expired (No in S3205), the customer waiting command reception process ends. On the other hand, if the time is up (Yes in S3205), the performance control unit 300 turns off the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (S3206), and sends a customer waiting performance command to the RAM 303 to perform the customer waiting performance (demonstration performance). is set, and the customer waiting command reception process is ended (S3207).

When the command reception process is completed as described above, any one of the variable performance start command, variable performance end command, jackpot performance start command, ending performance start command, and customer waiting performance command is set in the RAM 303.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the contents of the production button process (S2512 in FIG. 47(b)).
In this performance button process, the performance control unit 300 first determines whether or not the player operates the operation means such as the performance button 161 during a predetermined reception period (validity period) (S3301). Here, the operation of the operating means includes pressing the production button 161 and turning it on, and pressing the center key and the surrounding keys of the production key 162 and turning it on. Furthermore, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with an operation device such as a touch panel other than the performance button 161 and the performance key 162, this includes detection of the operation of the device. The performance control unit 300 receives operation signals from the controllers of these devices and detects that the operation has been performed.

If the operation means such as the production button 161 is operated (Yes in S3301), the production control unit 300 sets a production button command including information indicating the operation content of the operation means in the RAM 303, and ends the production button processing. (S3302).

After that, the production control unit 300 performs the command transmission process (S2513) in FIG. The information is transmitted to the control unit 320. Then, based on the received command, the image/sound control section 310 and the lamp control section 320 display an image on the image display section 114, output sound, operate the movable accessory 115, emit light from the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, etc. to execute the set effects.

[Display information on the information display in each game section]
Next, the display information on the information display 230 in each game section will be explained using FIG. 54. In the display information table of FIG. 54, the section counter value (type of game section), the number of outs during normal play, the data selection counter value, and the display contents of the information display 230 are associated with each other.
Here, the first game section shown in FIG. 54 starts when the power is turned on for the first time. Furthermore, the setting of 60,000 total outs is a value that can approximately guarantee the daily operation of a pachinko game machine that produces 100 shots per minute. Normally, medium base values are always displayed in two digits in the numerical value segment. Further, when the number of outs during normal play is "0" and when the base value during normal play is 100 or more, "99." is displayed in the numerical value segment.

The identification information displayed in the identification segment of the information display 230 includes "bL.", which indicates the normal base value of the current gaming section, and "bL.", which indicates the normal base value of the previous gaming section. "b1.", "b2." indicating that it is the normal base value of the gaming section two times before, and "b3." indicating that it is the normal base value of the gaming section three times before.

The numerical information displayed in the numeric segment of the information display 230 includes "--" indicating that there is no calculated base value during normal play, and when the normal base value is "0" or the number of outs during normal play is "0". ``00'' indicates that there is, ``01'' to ``99'' indicate that the number of outs during normal is ``1'' or more and the normal base value is ``1'' to ``99,'' and the normal base value. There is "99." which indicates that the number is "100" or more. Note that if the normal base value is less than "10", the tens digit of the numerical information will always be "0" and will be displayed in two digits.

The numerical information displayed on the numerical segment does not change its display form (it is lit up) regardless of the game period or the number of outs during normal play, but the identification information displayed on the identification segment does not change regardless of the game period or the number of outs during normal play. The display mode changes (blinking display or lighting display) depending on the number of outs during normal play, etc. (the presence or absence of a calculated normal base value and the credibility of the calculated normal base value).

Specifically, in the first to fourth game sections, when displaying the identification information of the game section for which there is no calculated normal base value, the identification information will be displayed blinking. In addition, in the game sections after the second game section, when displaying the identification information ("bL.") of the current game section, the period when the credibility of the calculated normal base value is low (the number of outs during the normal 0 to 5999), the identification information will be displayed blinking. In other cases, the identification information is displayed by lighting.

Here, to give an example of the display on the information display 230, the section counter value is "1", the number of normal outs is within the range of 0 to 5999, and the data selection counter value is "0". When the normal base value stored in the first area of the base storage area is "35", "bL." is displayed blinking in the identification segment of the information display 230, and "35" is displayed in the numerical value segment. ' will be displayed.

In this way, when the normal base value is ``99'' or less, performance information that does not use the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display, ``00'' to ``99'', is displayed in the numeric segment, while the normal base value If the value is ``100'' or more, the performance information using the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display is displayed as ``99.'' in the numerical segment, making it easier to understand that it is an abnormal normal base value. .

Also, if the normal base value is less than 10, "0" is always displayed in the tens place of the numerical value segment, and it is displayed as two digits (for example, "01", etc.). It becomes possible to make an easy-to-understand display by effectively using two 7-segment displays.

Also, when displaying the normal base value of the current gaming section, if the number of outs during normal play in the current gaming section is 0 to 5999, which is not enough to calculate the normal base value. Since the identification information "bL." displayed on the identification segment is displayed blinking, it becomes easy to understand that the currently displayed normal base value is information with low credibility.

In addition, if there is no calculated normal base value, "--", which is not a numerical value, will be displayed in the numerical segment, so the normal base value will not be calculated in the game section corresponding to the identification information displayed in the identification segment. It becomes easier to understand what is not being done.

Note that the game ball counting process, performance information calculation process, and performance display data setting process are not executed as an information program, but one or two of them are executed as a game program (for example, game ball counting The processing may be executed within an input control process that monitors the presence or absence of signal input from various switches), while the rest may be executed as an information program.

Further, the process of outputting display data for displaying performance information on the information display 230 may be executed by a performance program instead of being executed by the output control process which is a game program.

In addition, the out ball detection switch 227 detects game balls that have won in the normal winning port 126, first starting port 121, second starting port 122, and big winning port 125, and out balls that have entered the discharge port 117. Instead of detecting, the out ball detection switch 227 may detect only the game balls that have flowed into the out port. In that case, each time a game ball is detected using the out ball detection switch 227, the normal winning opening switch 217, the first starting opening switch 211, the second starting opening switch 212, and the big winning opening switch 215, the number of outs (total number of outs) , the number of outs during normal play) should be added one by one.

(Main processing of the overall control unit)
The main processing of the image/sound control section 310 will be explained using FIG. 55. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the image/sound control section 310. This main processing is performed by inputting a system reset to the CPU 311, which is generated by supplying a power supply voltage from a power supply board (not shown).

First, the CPU 311 prohibits all interrupts in step T1, and performs initial setting processing in step T2. Specifically, the CPU initial settings such as internal register settings, access permission to RAM 313, initialization (clearing to 0) of all RAM areas of RAM 313, and CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating timer interrupts. It starts up, etc., and in step T3, all interrupts are permitted.

The CPU 311 performs adjustment mode switching processing in step T4. Specifically, the volume (value) of the effect sound output from the speaker 156 and the light intensity (value) of the backlight of the image display section 114 are determined by referring to an input signal from a changeover switch (not shown) that can be operated by a game store clerk. ), and the adjustment mode related to adjusting the volume and light intensity (whether or not the volume can be adjusted, whether or not the light intensity can be adjusted, the initial value of the volume value (any one from 0 to 5) and the initial value of the light intensity value (from 0 to 5). (either), the volume value adjustment range (0 to 5 or 1 to 5) or the light amount value adjustment range (0 to 5 or 1 to 5)) is performed.

Here, the changeover switch (not shown) is provided on the game control board as the main board, and controls the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 156, the display device (image display section 114, the sub display device (image display section 114), etc. In addition, the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the light amount of the display device (which displays images related to the effect) and various lighting devices (frame lamp 157, board lamp 116) is switched.
Note that setting (adjustment) of the volume value and light intensity value using a changeover switch (not shown) can be performed at any time as long as the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a power ON state (after the image/sound control unit 310 is activated). It becomes.

The CPU 311 performs volume adjustment processing in step T5. Specifically, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 156 is determined based on the detection signal (left button detection signal, right button detection signal) from the detection switch that detects the operation of the effect key 162 that can be operated by the player. Perform processing to adjust (value).

The CPU 311 performs light amount adjustment processing in step T6. Specifically, the light intensity of the backlight of the image display section 114 ( Perform processing to adjust the value).

Note that the setting (adjustment) of the volume value and light intensity value using the production key 162 is regulated (limited) at the start of the variation production and at the end of the variation production (stopping of the decorative pattern 41). . In addition, during the period from when the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on until the game progress control is started (specifically, during the setting change mode, RAM clear preparation mode, setting confirmation mode, various drive sources (until the timer interrupt starts on the game control board during initial operation, etc.), important (high security level) abnormalities that should be notified with priority over tray full errors and payout abnormalities (power-on, power restoration) , unauthorized winnings, abnormal winnings, magnetic errors, radio wave errors, door opening errors) are also regulated (restricted) during notification (output of notification sound).

Furthermore, while the abnormality notification sound is being output, even if the current volume value is lower than the maximum volume value, various performance sounds (BGM) output from the speaker 156 etc.) is lowered than the previous volume, and when the abnormality notification sound output ends, the volume of various performance sounds is returned to the volume before the reduction.

The CPU 311 performs eco mode control processing in step T7. Specifically, processing is performed to control the start and end of an eco mode that reduces power consumption by reducing the amount of light from the backlight of the image display unit 114.

In step T8, the CPU 311 determines whether or not the production instruction command or the notification instruction command transmitted from the production control section 300 has been received. If the production instruction command or the notification instruction command has not been received, the process moves to step T11, and if the production instruction command or the notification instruction command has been received, the process moves to step T9.

The CPU 311 performs animation pattern setting processing in step T9. Specifically, a process of determining an animation pattern from the type of animation group corresponding to the received production instruction command or notification instruction command and setting it in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 is performed.

The CPU 311 performs a sound pattern setting process in step T10. Specifically, a process is performed in which a sound pattern is determined from the type of sound group corresponding to the received production instruction command or notification instruction command and is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 313.

In step T11, the CPU 311 determines whether or not a frame switching flag is set in the RAM 313, indicating that it is a frame update timing for updating the display image of the image display unit 114. If there is a frame switching flag, the process moves to step T12, and if there is no frame switching flag, the process moves to step T4.

Note that the frame switching flag is set every time the image/sound control unit 310 receives a V blank signal that is transmitted from the VDP 314 every 1/30 seconds (the scheduled time when drawing and displaying one frame's worth of effect images is completed). It is set in the V blank interrupt processing executed in . Therefore, the processes of steps T12 to T15 described below are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

The CPU 311 clears the frame switching flag set in the RAM 313 in step T12, and performs scene update processing in step T13. Specifically, with reference to the scene switching counter, wait frame counter, and frame counter that are updated in the V blank interrupt processing described above, the address of the animation scene is updated based on the animation pattern determined in step T9 above. , performs a process of updating the address of the sound scene based on the sound pattern determined in step T10.

The CPU 311 performs drawing control processing in step T14. Specifically, it consists of a group of drawing control commands based on the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the anime scene at the updated address, according to the priority order (drawing order) of the anime group to which the anime scene belongs. It generates a display list, outputs this display list to the VDP 314, and performs a process of instructing drawing of a display image based on the display list.

As a result, the VDP 314 performs a process of drawing a display image based on the display list on the drawing frame buffer and displaying the image (effect image, abnormality notification image) drawn on the display frame buffer on the image display unit 114. It will be done. In other words, the frame update timing is set to be the start timing and end timing of various effects performed on the image display section 114 (image display and sound output such as a pending display, a variable effect, a jackpot preview effect, a look-ahead effect, etc.). . Note that the effects directly controlled by the effect control unit 300 and the lamp control unit 320 (the effect movements of the movable accessory 115) may or may not coincide with the frame update timing.

The CPU 311 performs voice control processing in step T15. Specifically, a process is performed in which a voice control command is generated from the sound information at the updated address, and this voice control command is output to the image/sound control unit 310.

As a result, the image/sound control unit 310 performs a process of outputting various production sounds and notification sounds from the speaker 156 based on the audio control command. When this process is finished, the process moves to step T4.

In this way, at the start of the fluctuating performance and at the end of the fluctuating performance (stopping of the decorative pattern 41), it is possible to adjust the volume and light intensity using a changeover switch (not shown) that can be operated by a game clerk, but the player cannot Volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment using the operable production key 162 are regulated (restricted). Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to miss important points such as the start of the variable performance and the end of the variable performance, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

In addition, important (high security level) abnormalities (power on, power restoration, unrecoverable error, unauthorized prize winning, abnormal prize winning, magnetic error, radio wave error, During notification (output of notification sound) of a door open error, it is possible to adjust the volume and light intensity using a changeover switch (not shown) that can be operated by a game clerk, but it is possible to adjust the volume and light intensity using a production key 162 that can be operated by a player. and light intensity adjustment are now regulated (limited). Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment on the game parlor side, while avoiding the inconvenience that a player who is trying to adjust the volume and light intensity does not notice the occurrence of an abnormality.

Furthermore, while the abnormality notification sound is being output, even if the current volume value is lower than the maximum volume value, various performance sounds (BGM) output from the speaker 156 etc.) is lowered than the previous volume, and when the abnormality notification sound output ends, the volume of various performance sounds is returned to the volume before the reduction. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of not noticing abnormality notification sounds due to various performance sounds, and it is possible to ensure the security of the gaming machine.

Note that during abnormality notification (output of notification sound), setting (adjustment) of the volume value and light intensity value using the effect keys 162 that can be operated by the player may be disabled, or the adjustment range of the volume value and light intensity value may be disabled. may be limited to, for example, between 0 and 2.

(Initial processing of accessories in the lamp control section)
Accessory initial processing by the lamp control unit 320 will be described using FIG. 56. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the accessory initialization process of the lamp control unit 320, and this process is executed within the timer interrupt process executed in the lamp control unit 320 at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds).

In step R101, the CPU 321 determines whether or not a power-on command (power-on designation command, power restoration designation command) has been received from the game control section 200. If the power-on command has been received, the process moves to step R102, and if the power-on command has not been received, the process moves to step R103.

In step R102, the CPU 321 executes origin return processing for the accessory (movable accessory 115, sub image display section (not shown), production button 161) at the initial processing number updated in each processing of the accessory initial processing. Set "1" for

In step R103, the CPU 321 determines whether the initial processing number is "1". If the initial process number is not "1", it is assumed that the origin return process of the accessory is not executed and the process moves to step R105, and if the initial process number is "1", the origin return process is executed in step R104. and complete the initial processing of this accessory. Specifically, based on the input signal from the position detection sensor, the accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown), production button 161) is returned to its original position, or initial processing is performed. Perform processing such as setting the number to "2". Note that the details of the origin return process will be described later.

In step R105, the CPU 321 determines whether the initial processing number is "2". If the initial processing number is not "2", the initial processing for the accessory is not performed and the current initial processing for the accessory is terminated, and if the initial processing number is "2", the initial action processing is performed. , this time the accessory initial processing ends. Specifically, processing is performed such as performing an initial operation and initial light emission to check whether the accessory works normally or not, and setting the initial processing number to "0". Note that details of the initial operation processing will be described later.

As described above, according to the accessory initial processing shown in FIG. It is designed not to execute the operation process at the same time. Therefore, the movement of returning various accessories to their origin positions and the initial movements and initial light emission of various objects do not coexist, and it becomes possible to separate and check the return movement, initial movement, and initial light emission. .

Further, according to the accessory initial processing shown in FIG. 56, the origin return processing is executed before the initial movement processing. Therefore, the various accessory objects will initially move from the origin position, making it easier to understand whether there is an abnormality in the operation of the various accessory objects.

(Lamp control unit return-to-origin processing)
The origin return process of the lamp control section 320 will be explained using FIG. 57. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the origin return process in the lamp control section 320.

In step R105-1, the CPU 321 determines whether the board accessory processing number indicating the transition of the origin return status of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) is "0". judge. If the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process moves to step R105-3, and if the board accessory processing number is "0", the drive target to be returned to the origin is moved in step R105-2. The accessory 115 (movable performance device) is set, and the process moves to step R105-5.

In step R105-3, the CPU 321 determines whether the board accessory processing number is "1". If the board accessory processing number is not "1", the process moves to step R105-12, and if the board accessory processing number is "1", in step R105-4, the drive target to be returned to the origin is The sub display device (not shown) is set, and the process moves to step R105-5.

In step R105-5, the CPU 321 determines whether the accessory to be driven is at the origin position (standby position). Specifically, an input signal from a position detection sensor that detects that each board accessory is at the origin position is determined. If the board accessory to be driven is not at the origin position, the process moves to step R105-6, and if the board accessory to be driven is at the origin position, the process moves to step R105-11.

In step R105-6, the CPU 321 drives the drive motor for moving the board accessory to be driven so that the board accessory to be driven returns to the origin position, and in step R105-7, the CPU 321 drives the drive motor for moving the board accessory to be driven so that the board accessory to be driven returns to the origin position. A board accessory abnormality determination timer for determining the occurrence of a return abnormality that does not return to the home position within a predetermined time is updated by +1.

In step R105-8, the CPU 321 determines whether the updated board accessory abnormality determination timer is at an upper limit value (for example, 5 seconds). If the board accessory abnormality determination timer is at the upper limit value, it is assumed that a return abnormality has occurred in the board accessory object to be driven, and the process is moved to step R105-9; if the board accessory abnormality determination timer is not at the upper limit value, , the process moves to step R105-12.

In step R105-9, the CPU 321 sets in the RAM 323 return abnormality information (movable performance device return abnormality information, sub-display device return abnormality information) indicating that a return abnormality has occurred in the board accessory to be driven, and then returns to step R105. At -10, clear the board accessory abnormality determination timer.

The CPU 321 updates the board accessory processing number by +1 in step R105-11. Specifically, if the board accessory processing number is "0", the board accessory processing number is updated to "1" so that the sub-image display part (not shown) is the driving target, and the board accessory processing number is If the processing number is "1", the board accessory processing number is updated to "2" to complete the process of returning the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) to the origin. do.

In step R105-12, the CPU 321 determines whether the frame accessory processing number indicating the transition of the origin return status of the frame accessory (production button 161) is "0". If the frame accessory processing number is "0", the process moves to step R105-13, and if the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process moves to step R105-20.

In step R105-13, the CPU 321 determines whether or not the production button 161 is at the origin position (standby position). Specifically, an input signal from a position detection sensor that detects that the production button 161 is at the origin position is determined. When the effect button 161 is not at the origin position, the process moves to step R105-14, and when the effect button 161 is at the origin position, the process moves to step R105-19.

In step R105-14, the CPU 321 drives the production button drive motor for moving the production button 161 so that the production button 161 returns to the origin position, and in step R105-15, the production button 161 is moved within a predetermined time. The frame accessory abnormality determination timer for determining the occurrence of a return abnormality that does not return to the origin position is updated by +1.

In step R105-16, the CPU 321 determines whether the updated frame accessory abnormality determination timer is at an upper limit value (for example, 5 seconds). If the frame accessory abnormality determination timer is at the upper limit value, it is assumed that a return abnormality has occurred in the production button 161, and the process moves to step R105-17. If the frame accessory abnormality determination timer is not at the upper limit value, the current The return-to-origin process ends.

In step R105-17, the CPU 321 sets return abnormality information indicating that a return abnormality has occurred in the production button 161 in the RAM 323, and in step R105-18, clears the frame accessory abnormality determination timer.

The CPU 321 updates the frame accessory processing number by +1 in step R105-19. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "0", the frame accessory processing number is updated to "1" to end the process of returning the frame accessory (performance button 161) to the origin.

In step R105-20, the CPU 321 determines whether the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number satisfy the end condition. Specifically, it is determined whether the board accessory processing number is "2" and the frame accessory processing number is "1". If the termination condition is satisfied, the process moves to step R105-21, and if the termination condition is not satisfied, the current origin return process is terminated.

In step R105-21, the CPU 321 clears the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number, and in step R105-22, the CPU 321 clears the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number, and in step R105-22, sets the above-mentioned initial processing number to " 2" and completes the current return-to-origin process.

In this way, according to the origin return process shown in FIG. 57, when the power is turned on, the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display section (not shown) whose production positions (movement areas) overlap are at the origin position (standby position). If they are not in the original position, the controller is configured to return them to the original position in a predetermined order (in the order of movable accessory 115 → sub-image display section (not shown)) without returning both to the original position (standby position) at the same time (at the same time). It has become. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily confirm whether the various board accessories have returned to their original positions. In addition, when the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display section (not shown) are in contact with each other in a way that makes it difficult to separate them, it is possible to prevent both accessories from applying load to each other, thereby preventing both accessories from being damaged at the same time. This makes it possible to suppress such inconveniences.

Further, according to the origin return process shown in FIG. 57, the return operation of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) to the origin position and the return operation of the frame accessory (direction button 161) It is possible to perform the return operation to the home position at the same time (at the same time). Therefore, the time required for the return operation of various accessories can be shortened, and it is possible to smoothly transition to the initial operation of various accessories to be executed next.

Further, according to the origin return process shown in FIG. 57, an upper limit is set on the time required for each accessory object to return to its origin position. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the return operation of various accessories does not end forever. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation where the various accessories are performing return operations even during the variable performance and the performance operation is not performed, and it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing.

Further, according to the origin return process shown in FIG. 57, the return operation of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) to the origin position and the return operation of the frame accessory (direction button 161) When both return operations to the origin position are completed, processing for transitioning to initial operation processing is performed. Therefore, the return movement of various accessories to their origin positions and the initial movements of various accessories are not executed at the same time, and it becomes possible to separately check the return movements and initial movements of various accessories. .

Note that the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display section (not shown) are designed to return to the original position in a predetermined order (movable accessory 115 → sub-image display section (not shown)). At the same time, the operation of returning to the origin position may be started. In this way, the time required for the return operation of the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display section (not shown) can be shortened, and it is possible to smoothly transition to the initial operation of the various accessories to be executed next. becomes.

(Initial operation processing of lamp control unit)
The initial operation process of the lamp control section 320 will be explained using FIG. 58. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing initial operation processing of the lamp control section 320.

In step R107-1, the CPU 321 determines whether the board accessory processing number indicating the transition of the initial operation status of the board accessory is "0". If the board accessory processing number is "0", the process moves to step R107-2, and if the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process moves to step R107-7.

In step R107-2, the CPU 321 determines whether return abnormality information of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) is set in the RAM 323. If the return abnormality information is not set, the process moves to step R107-4 assuming that the initial operation and initial light emission of the board accessory is performed, and if the return abnormality information is set, the process moves to step R107-3. In step R107-7, the board accessory processing number is set to "2", assuming that the initial movement of the board accessory is not performed.

In step R107-4, the CPU 321 selects the board accessory initial motion pattern determination table (see FIG. 59(a)) for determining the initial motion pattern of the board accessory. Note that details of the board accessory initial movement pattern determination table will be described later.

In step R107-5, the CPU 321 determines the initial movement pattern of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) and sets it in the RAM 323. Specifically, with reference to the table for determining initial movement patterns of board accessories shown in FIG. Determine one initial motion pattern.

The CPU 321 updates the board accessory processing number by +1 in step R107-6. Specifically, if the board accessory processing number is "0", the board accessory processing number is updated to "1" in order to execute the initial operation of the board accessory.

In step R107-7, the CPU 321 determines whether the board accessory processing number is "1". If the board accessory processing number is not "1", the process moves to step R107-11, and if the board accessory processing number is "1", it is set in the RAM 323 in step R107-8. The initial motion of the board accessory is executed according to the initial motion pattern of the board accessory.

In step R107-9, the CPU 321 determines whether all steps of the initial movement of the board accessory have been completed. If all steps of the initial movement of the board accessory have not been completed, the process moves to step R107-11, and if all steps of the initial movement of the board accessory have been completed, in step R107-10, the process moves to step R107-11. Update the processing number by +1. Specifically, if the board accessory processing number is "1", the board accessory processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the initial operation process of the board accessory.

In step R107-11, the CPU 321 determines whether the frame accessory processing number indicating the transition of the initial operation status of the frame accessory (production button 161) is "0". If the frame accessory processing number is "0", the process moves to step R107-12, and if the frame accessory processing number is not "0", the process moves to step R107-17.

In step R107-12, the CPU 321 determines whether return abnormality information for the production button 161 is set in the RAM 323. If the return abnormality information is not set, the process moves to step R107-14 assuming that the initial movement of the frame accessory is performed, and if the return abnormality information is set, in step R107-13, the frame Assuming that the initial movement of the accessory is not performed, the frame accessory processing number is set to "2", and the process moves to step R107-17.

In step R107-14, the CPU 321 selects the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table (see FIG. 59(b)) for determining the initial movement pattern of the frame accessory. Note that details of the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table will be described later.

In step R107-15, the CPU 321 determines the initial movement pattern of the frame accessory (performance button 161) and sets it in the RAM 323. Specifically, with reference to the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 59(b), one initial movement pattern is determined from among a plurality of initial movement patterns based on the type of power-on command. .

The CPU 321 updates the frame accessory processing number by +1 in step R107-16. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "0", the frame accessory processing number is updated to "1" in order to execute the initial operation of the frame accessory.

In step R107-17, the CPU 321 determines whether the frame accessory processing number is "1". If the frame accessory processing number is not "1", the process moves to step R107-21, and if the frame accessory processing number is "1", the frame accessory processing number is set in the RAM 323 in step R107-18. The initial motion of the frame accessory is executed according to the initial motion pattern of the frame accessory.

In step R107-19, the CPU 321 determines whether all steps of the initial motion of the frame accessory have been completed. If the initial motion of the frame accessory has not completed all steps, the process moves to step R107-21, and if the initial motion of the frame accessory has completed all steps, in step R107-20, the frame accessory Update the processing number by +1. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "1", the frame accessory processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the initial operation process of the frame accessory.

In step R107-21, the CPU 321 determines whether the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number satisfy the end condition. Specifically, it is determined whether the board accessory processing number is "2" and the frame accessory processing number is "2". If the termination condition is satisfied, the process moves to step R107-22, and if the termination condition is not satisfied, the current initial operation process is terminated.

The CPU 321 clears the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number in step R107-22, clears the above-mentioned initial processing number in step R107-23, and ends the current initial operation processing.

As described above, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. It is possible to execute both at the same time (at the same time). Therefore, the time required for the initial movements of various accessories can be shortened, and it is possible to prevent the production operations of various accessories during the game from being inhibited.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 58, if there is a recovery abnormality in the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display section (not shown) that constitute the board accessory, the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display The initial operation of the section (not shown) is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the board accessory from completely failing or being damaged by forcing the board accessory in which the return abnormality has occurred to its initial operation.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 58, if there is a return abnormality in the effect button 161 forming the frame accessory, the initial operation of the effect button 161 is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as complete malfunction or damage of the performance button 161 by forcing the performance button 161 in which the return abnormality has occurred to be initially operated.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 58, even if the initial operation of the board accessory in which the return error has occurred is not executed, the initial operation of the frame accessory in which the return error has not occurred is executed, and the return error is performed. Even if the initial motion of the frame accessory in which the error has occurred is not executed, the initial motion of the board accessory in which the return abnormality has not occurred is executed. Therefore, it is possible to check whether there is any abnormality in the operation of the accessory object in which the return abnormality has not occurred.

Furthermore, according to the initial motion processing shown in FIG. 58, both the initial motion of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) and the initial motion of the frame accessory (production button 161) are performed. The initial operation process ends when the process ends. Therefore, even though one of the board and frame accessories is performing an initial action, the other may perform a production action, where it is unclear whether it is an initial action or a production action. It disappears.

(Board accessory initial movement pattern determination table)
FIG. 59(a) is a diagram showing a board accessory initial motion pattern determination table for determining the initial motion pattern of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)).

The board accessory initial operation pattern determination table associates the type of power-on command, the presence or absence of return error information, and the initial operation pattern to be selected.For reference, the operation mode at the initial operation and the initial operation The number of steps is listed.

Initial operation patterns include patterns 01 to 03 that are determined when a power-on designation command is received, and patterns 01 to 03 that are determined when a first power restoration designation command indicating that the device is waiting for a customer is received. Patterns determined when receiving patterns 04 to 06, the second power recovery designation command indicating that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, or the third power recovery designation command indicating that the jackpot game is in progress. 07 to 09 are set.

"Small lowering of the movable performance device" is an operation in which the movable accessory 115 moves (descends) from the standby position to an intermediate position slightly below the standby position, and "large descent of the movable performance device" The movable accessory 115 moves (descends) from the standby position to a production position below the intermediate position, and the "return to origin of the movable performance device" refers to the action of the movable accessory 115 returning to the standby position. It has become.

"Sub display device movement" is an operation in which the sub image display section (not shown) rises from the standby position to the production position, and "sub display device return to origin" is an operation in which the sub image display section (not shown) The action is to return to the standby position.

"Movable performance device LED" refers to a plurality of LEDs provided on the movable accessory 115, and "sub display device LED" refers to a plurality of LEDs provided around the screen of the sub image display section (not shown). This refers to the LED.

In addition, in initial operation pattern 02, initial operation pattern 05, and initial operation pattern 08, the lighting color of the movable performance device LED is not described, but this point is due to the return abnormality of the first movable member 115a. This is because the light flashes red to indicate an abnormality.

Furthermore, in the initial operation pattern 03, the initial operation pattern 06, and the initial operation pattern 09, the lighting color of the sub-display device LED is not described, but this point is caused by the recovery abnormality of the sub-image display section (not shown). This is because the display device LED flashes red to notify of an abnormality.

The first feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 59(a) is that the board accessory is One point is that the initial operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the object (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) is the same. Therefore, regardless of whether the power is turned on or the power is restored, it is possible to appropriately confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the board accessory.

In addition, the movement mode of the initial movement is the same as long as at least the movement pattern of the board accessory in each process is the same, the movement time in each process may be the same, or the movement time in each process is the same. May be different.

Further, the initial operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of one of the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display section (not shown) may be made different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored. The operation mode (the number of steps, the operation of each step) of the initial operation of both the movable accessory 115 and the sub-image display section (not shown) may be made different. In this way, it is possible to easily determine whether the initial operation is due to the power being turned on (the control state of the game has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the control state of the game has been restored). becomes.

In addition, when the initial operation mode (number of processes, operation of each process) of the movable accessory 115 and/or the sub-image display section (not shown) is different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored, An operation that is not included in the initial operation when the power is restored may be executed in the initial operation when the power is restored, or an operation that is not included in the initial operation when the power is restored may be executed in the initial operation when the power is turned on. In this way, it becomes easier to determine whether the initial operation is due to power-on (the control state of the game has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the control state of the game has been restored). .

The second feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 59(a) is that the board accessory (movable accessory 115, One difference is that the light emission mode of initial light emission during the initial operation of the sub-image display section (not shown) is different. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether the initial operation is due to power-on (the gaming control state has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the gaming control state has been restored).

The third feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 59(a) is that the initial light emission of the movable production device LED is Although the aspects are the same, there is a difference in the light emission manner of the initial light emission of the sub-display device LED. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether the initial operation is due to power-on (the gaming control state has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the gaming control state has been restored).

In addition, while the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the movable presentation device LED is the same when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to return to the customer waiting state, the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the sub display device LED is different. However, on the contrary, the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the movable presentation device LED differs between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state, while the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the sub display device LED is different. The aspects may be the same.

Further, both the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the movable presentation device LED and the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the sub display device LED may be made different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to return to the customer waiting state. . In this way, it is possible to easily understand whether the initial operation is due to the power being turned on (the control state of the game has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to the power being restored (the control state of the game has been restored). becomes.

The fourth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. One difference is that the light emitting mode of initial light emission during the initial operation of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) is different. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether the initial operation is due to power-on (the gaming control state has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the gaming control state has been restored).

The fifth feature of the board accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 59(a) is that when the power is restored to the customer waiting state, when the power is restored to the customer waiting state, when the special symbol is being displayed as a variation, or when it is restored during a jackpot game. One point is that the light emission mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of the board accessory (movable accessory 115, sub-image display section (not shown)) is different from when the power is restored. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether the initial operation is due to power restoration to restore to a customer waiting state, or the initial operation is due to power restoration to restore during a special symbol fluctuation display, or during a jackpot game.

In addition, both the movable presentation device LED and the sub-display device LED are designed to turn off during the changing display of special symbols or when the power is restored during a jackpot game, but the movable presentation device LED and the sub-display The device LED may be lit in the same light emitting manner as when the power is restored to restore the customer waiting state.

The sixth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. If there is no return abnormality in the sub image display section (not shown), the initial operation of the sub image display section (not shown) is performed without performing the initial operation of the movable accessory 115, and the return abnormality is detected in the movable accessory 115. If there is a recovery abnormality in the sub image display section (not shown), the movable accessory 115 performs the initial operation and the sub image display section (not shown) does not perform the initial operation. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it becomes possible to perform a suitable initial operation depending on the presence or absence of a recovery abnormality.

(Frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table)
FIG. 59(b) is a diagram showing a frame accessory initial motion pattern determination table that is referred to when determining the initial motion pattern of the frame accessory (production button 161).

In the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table, the type of power-on command and the initial operation pattern to be selected are associated with each other, and the operation mode at the initial operation and the number of steps for the initial operation are listed for reference. ing.

"Production button large rise" is an operation in which the production button 161 rises from the standby position (initial position) to the production position (upper position), and "production button return to origin" is an operation in which the production button 161 is raised to the standby position. The operation is to return to .

The first feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 59(b) is that the frame accessory The difference is in the operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the initial operation of the object (production button 161). Therefore, it is possible to easily understand whether the initial operation is due to power-on (the control state of the game has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the control state of the game has been restored).

The second feature of the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. One point is that it is designed to perform actions. Therefore, it is possible to more easily understand whether the initial operation is due to the power being turned on (the control state of the game has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the control state of the game has been restored). .

Note that the initial operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the production button 161 may be the same when the power is turned on and when the power is restored. In this way, it becomes possible to appropriately confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the frame accessory, regardless of whether the power is turned on or the power is restored.

The third feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 59(b) is that the frame accessory (production button 161) One difference is that the light emission mode of initial light emission during initial operation is different. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether the initial operation is due to power-on (the gaming control state has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the gaming control state has been restored).

The fourth feature of the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. The difference is that the light emission mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of the frame accessory (effect button 161) is different. Therefore, it is possible to grasp whether the initial operation is due to power-on (the gaming control state has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the gaming control state has been restored).

In addition, the performance button LED is designed to turn off when the power is restored while the special symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner or during a jackpot game, but this is the same as when the power is restored to restore the performance button LED to the customer waiting state. It may be made to light up in a light emitting manner.

The fifth feature of the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. One point is that the number of emitted light colors is different between the two. Therefore, it is possible to more easily understand whether the initial operation is due to the power being turned on (the control state of the game has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the control state of the game has been restored). .

Note that the number of colors emitted in the initial light emission of the effect button 161 when the power is turned on is greater than the number of emitted light colors in the initial light emission of the effect button 161 when the power is restored, but this may be reversed.

As a sixth feature of the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. One point is that it includes luminescent colors that are not found in the luminescent colors in . Therefore, it is possible to more easily understand whether the initial operation is due to the power being turned on (the control state of the game has been initialized) or the initial operation is due to power restoration (the control state of the game has been restored). .

Note that the light emitting color in the initial light emission of the effect button 161 when the power is restored may include a light emitting color that is not included in the light emitting color in the initial light emission of the effect button 161 when the power is turned on.

The seventh feature of the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. This period differs from the period during which the performance button 161 vibrates during the operation performance that is executed by operating the performance button 161. Therefore, it is possible to understand that the vibration is caused by the initial operation of the effect button 161.

The eighth feature of the frame accessory initial movement pattern determination table shown in FIG. An example of this is that it is executed over the initial operation of the effect button 161 in which detection is performed. Therefore, the operation of the production button 161 and the button vibration motor can be checked at the same time, and the time required for operation confirmation can be shortened.

(Specific example of initial operation of various drive sources while changing settings)
A specific example of the case where various drive sources are initially operated during setting change will be described with reference to FIG. 60. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of effect when various drive sources are initially operated during a setting change.

First, at timing T0, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off. At this time, a movable body ( Various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big winning opening door opening/closing part 216) for operating the electric tulip 123, big winning opening door 125D) are in a stopped state.

In addition, during the round game, the big winning hole LED that causes the big winning hole (first big winning hole 125) to emit light in a predetermined manner is turned off, and the display device 130 (first special symbol display device 221, second special symbol display device 221) Special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, round number display 225, status display 224, status confirmation The display device 226), the image display unit 114, and the information display device 230 are in a non-display state (inactive, off, erased).

At timing T1, while the setting key switch 229 is ON and the RAM clear switch 228 is ON, the power switch 412 is switched from OFF to ON, and the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned ON. Even after the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 228 continues to be in the ON state.
Note that the setting key switch 229 is provided with a keyhole (not shown). When the setting key switch 229 is in the OFF state, when a key is inserted into the setting key switch 229 and the key is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the setting key switch 229 is turned ON.
Further, the RAM clear switch 228 is a push button. While the RAM clear switch 228 is pressed, the RAM clear switch 228 maintains the ON state. When the RAM clear switch 228 is no longer pressed, the RAM clear switch 228 is turned OFF.

If the RAM clear switch 228 is in the ON state until timing T2 when a predetermined period of time (3 seconds in this example) has elapsed after the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on, the setting change mode is not activated in the game control unit 200. The game is started and enters a pre-start state before game progress control is started.

At this time, a status confirmation display indicating that the settings are being changed is displayed on the status confirmation display 226, and the various drive sources start operating (drive source=ON) as an initial operation. In addition, settings change notifications are provided to notify you that settings are being changed and to prompt you to check the operation of various drive sources (settings change screen display, settings change sound "Settings are being changed" and initial operation confirmation sound "Solenoid operation is also confirmed.") "Please confirm" is output alternately). Further, the current setting value (here, "6") is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display 230d of the information display 230.

At the timing of T3, when the operating time of the various drive sources (0.512 seconds in this case) has elapsed, the operation of the various drive sources stops (drive source = OFF), and from then on, the various drives continue from the timing of T3 to the timing of T10. The source repeatedly turns on and off.

When the RAM clear switch 228 is pressed at timing T7, the set value displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display 230d of the information display 230 is switched to "5". In this way, in this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 228 is also used as a setting change switch that changes the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Further, each time the RAM clear switch 228 is pressed, a lower set value is set one by one. Further, if the RAM clear switch 228 is pressed when the set value is "1", the set value becomes "6".

At timing T11, if the setting value confirmation operation (setting key switch 229 is OFF) is performed before the operating time of the various drive sources that started from timing T10 has elapsed, the setting change mode and setting change notification are activated. At the same time, the operation of the various drive sources immediately stops (drive source = OFF), the initial operation of the various drive sources ends, and the setting value is also displayed on the 7-segment display 230d at the right end of the information display 230. finish. Then, the game control unit 200 shifts from the pre-start state to a game ready state in which the progress of the game is controlled.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbols, displays of normal symbols, display of the number of special symbols reserved, display of the number of ordinary symbols reserved, etc.) on the display 130 are started, and the above-mentioned power-on notification is started. Ru. In addition, the return operation and initial operation of various accessories (movable accessories 115 (115a, 115b), sub-image display section (not shown), production button 161) controlled by the production control unit 300 are started, and information In the display 230, all seven segment displays 230a to 230d are fully lit and lighting confirmation is started. Note that the initial operations of the various accessories end after the lighting of the information display 230 is confirmed. Additionally, text notifying that the RAM 203 has been cleared is displayed on the image display unit 114.

At timing T12, when a confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 230, the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are completely turned off for a predetermined time (here, 5 seconds). Then, all of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are turned off, and the display of performance information (here, the normal base value of the current game section) is started. Thereafter, each time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, performance information (normal base value) of four game sections consisting of the current game section and three past game sections will be displayed in order.

(Specific example of initial operation of various drive sources while preparing to clear RAM)
A specific example of the case where various drive sources are initially operated during preparation for RAM clearing will be described with reference to FIG. 61. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of effect when various drive sources are initially operated during RAM clear preparation.

First, at timing T0, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off. At this time, a movable body ( Various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big winning opening door opening/closing part 216) for operating the electric tulip 123, big winning opening door 125D) are in a stopped state.

In addition, during the round game, the big winning hole LED that causes the big winning hole (first big winning hole 125) to emit light in a predetermined manner is turned off, and the display device 130 (first special symbol display device 221, second special symbol display device 221) Special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, round number display 225, status display 224, status confirmation The display device 226), the image display unit 114, and the information display device 230 are in a non-display state (inactive, off, erased).

At timing T1, when the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on and a RAM clear operation is performed (RAM clear switch 228 is turned on), the game control unit 200 starts the RAM clear preparation mode and controls the progress of the game. It is in the pre-start state before it is started.

At this time, a status confirmation display indicating that RAM clear preparation is in progress is displayed on the status confirmation display 226, and the various drive sources start operating (drive source=ON) as an initial operation. In addition, a RAM clear preparation notification (display of the clear preparation screen, a notification voice saying ``Please press RAM clear again'' and a message ``Check the operation of the solenoid. Alternate output of the initial operation confirmation voice "Please do so" will begin.

At timing T2, when the operation time (here 0.512 seconds) has elapsed from the start of operation of the various drive sources, the operation of the various drive sources stops (drive source = OFF), and from then on, the timing from T3 to T10 The activation and deactivation of various drive sources are repeated until

At timing T10, if the RAM clear approval operation (RAM clear switch 228 is ON) is performed before the operating time of the various drive sources that started from timing T9 has elapsed, the RAM clear preparation mode and RAM clear preparation are performed. When the notification ends, the operation of the various drive sources immediately stops (drive source = OFF), the initial operation of the various drive sources ends, and the game control section 200 controls the progress of the game from the pre-start state. Transition to possible state.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbols, displays of normal symbols, display of the number of special symbols reserved, display of the number of ordinary symbols reserved, etc.) on the display 130 are started, and the above-mentioned power-on notification is started. Ru. In addition, the return operation and initial operation of various accessories (movable accessories 115 (115a, 115b), sub-image display section (not shown), production button 161) controlled by the production control unit 300 are started, and information In the display 230, all seven segment displays 230a to 230d are fully lit and lighting confirmation is started. Note that the initial operation of the movable accessory 115 ends after the lighting confirmation of the information display 230 is completed. Additionally, text notifying that the RAM 203 has been cleared is displayed on the image display unit 114.

At timing T11, when a confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 230, the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are completely turned off for a predetermined time (here, 5 seconds). Then, all of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are turned off, and the display of performance information (here, the normal base value of the current game section) is started. Thereafter, each time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, performance information (normal base value) of four game sections consisting of the current game section and three past game sections will be displayed in order.

Note that the RAM clearing method is not limited to the above example.
While the RAM clear switch 228 is ON, the power switch 412 is switched from OFF to ON, and the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned ON. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses while the RAM clear switch 228 is in the ON state, the RAM 203 may be cleared. At this time, all seven segment displays 230a to 230d in the information display 230 are fully lit, and lighting confirmation is started. When a confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 230, the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are completely turned off for a predetermined time (here, 5 seconds). Then, all of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are turned off, and the display of performance information (here, the normal base value of the current game section) is started. Further, when the RAM 203 is cleared, text notifying that the RAM 203 has been cleared is displayed on the image display section 114.

(Specific example of initial operation of various drive sources while checking settings)
A specific example in which various drive sources are initially operated during setting confirmation will be described with reference to FIG. 62. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of effect when various drive sources are initially operated during setting confirmation.

First, at timing T0, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off. At this time, a movable body ( Various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big winning opening door opening/closing part 216) for operating the electric tulip 123, big winning opening door 125D) are in a stopped state.

In addition, during the round game, the big winning hole LED that causes the big winning hole (first big winning hole 125) to emit light in a predetermined manner is turned off, and the display device 130 (first special symbol display device 221, second special symbol display device 221) Special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, round number display 225, status display 224, status confirmation The display device 226), the image display unit 114, and the information display device 230 are in a non-display state (inactive, off, erased).

At timing T1, when the power switch 412 is switched from OFF to ON and the power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, when a setting confirmation operation (the setting key switch 229 is turned ON) is performed, the game control unit 200 enters the setting confirmation mode. is started and a pre-start state is reached before game progress control is started.
Furthermore, a text is displayed on the image display section 114 to inform that the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are being checked. Furthermore, an image imitating the effect button 161 is displayed on the image display section 114.

At this time, a status confirmation display indicating that the settings are being confirmed is displayed on the status confirmation display 226, and the various drive sources start operating (drive source=ON) as an initial operation. In addition, setting confirmation notifications are displayed to indicate that the settings are being checked and to encourage operation confirmation of various drive sources (setting confirmation screen display, setting confirmation voice ``Settings are being checked'' and initial operation confirmation voice ``Solenoid operation is also confirmed.'') "Please confirm" is output alternately). Further, the current setting value (here, "6") is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display 230d of the information display 230.
Further, when the effect button 161 is operated, a setting history screen is displayed on the image display section 114. The setting history screen is a screen showing the history of setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The setting history screen shows "No", "Content", and "Date and Time". "Contents" indicates whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode was performed. Further, when the setting change mode is performed, the changed setting value is shown in "Contents". Furthermore, when the setting confirmation mode is performed, the "content" field shows the setting value when the setting confirmation mode was performed. Further, "date and time" indicates the date and time when either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode was performed. Here, the smaller the "No" is, the newer the "date and time" is. Furthermore, when the effect button 161 is operated while the setting history screen is displayed, the image display section 114 displays text again informing that the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are being checked. .
Note that the setting history screen may be displayed during the setting change mode.

At timing T2, when the operation time (here 0.512 seconds) has elapsed from the start of operation of the various drive sources, the operation of the various drive sources stops (drive source = OFF), and from then on, the timing from T3 to T10 The activation and deactivation of various drive sources are repeated until

At timing T10, if the confirmation end operation (setting key switch 229 is turned OFF) is performed before the operating time of the various drive sources that started from timing T9 has elapsed, the setting confirmation mode and setting confirmation notification will end. At the same time, the operation of the various drive sources immediately stops (drive source = OFF), the initial operation of the various drive sources ends, and the display of the set value on the 7-segment display 230d at the right end of the information display 230 also ends. do. Then, the game control unit 200 shifts from the pre-start state to a game ready state in which the progress of the game is controlled.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbols, displays of normal symbols, display of the number of special symbols reserved, display of the number of ordinary symbols reserved, etc.) on the display 130 are started, and the above-mentioned power recovery notification is started. Ru. In addition, the return operation and initial operation of various accessories (movable accessory 115, sub image display section (not shown), production button 161) controlled by the production control unit 300 are started, and all All of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are lit, and lighting confirmation is started. Note that the initial operation of the movable accessory 115 ends after the lighting confirmation of the information display 230 is completed.

At timing T11, when a confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 230, the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are completely turned off for a predetermined time (here, 5 seconds). Then, all of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are turned off, and the display of performance information (here, the normal base value of the current game section) is started. Thereafter, each time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, performance information (normal base value) of four game sections consisting of the current game section and three past game sections will be displayed in order.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the pre-start state before the game progress control is started, in order to operate the movable bodies (the electric tulip 123, the big prize opening door 125D) that influence the result of the game. Since the various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big prize opening door opening/closing part 216) are initially operated, the progress of the game can be controlled when the pachinko game machine 100 is shipped from the factory or when replaced at a game parlor. It becomes possible to easily check the operation of the drive source controlled by the main control means that performs control.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the various drive sources for operating the movable bodies that affect the result of the game are initially operated (during the pre-start state), the display other than the status confirmation display 226 is displayed. Device 130 (first special symbol display 221, second special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, Since the round number display 225 and the status display 224 are in a non-display (non-operating) state, it is possible to avoid placing unnecessary processing burden on the game control section 200, and also to check the operation of various drive sources. It becomes possible to concentrate on

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the various drive sources for operating the movable bodies that affect the result of the game are initially operated, the user is prompted to confirm that the settings are being changed and to confirm the operation of the various drive sources. Setting change notification (RAM clear preparation notification to indicate that RAM clearing is in progress and prompting to check the operation of various drive sources, setting confirmation notification to indicate that settings are being confirmed and to urge confirmation of operation of various drive sources) As a result, it is possible to notify the operator (worker, game store clerk) who is checking the operation of the pachinko game machine 100 that it is time to check the operation of various drive sources, and to check the operation appropriately. It becomes possible to perform the following.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the setting change mode (RAM clear preparation mode, setting confirmation mode), various drive sources for operating the movable bodies that affect the result of the game are initially activated. There is no need to create a plurality of states in the pre-start state before game progress control is started, and it is possible to reduce the development cost (shorten the development period, etc.) of the pachinko game machine 100.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the pre-start state ends due to a setting value confirmation operation (RAM clear approval operation, confirmation end operation), the pre-start state is terminated immediately even before the operating time of each drive source has elapsed. Since the operation of the various drive sources is terminated, the initial operation of the various drive sources will not be performed in a state where the game is ready, and the operation of the various drive sources will not be confused with the operation of the various drive sources as the game progresses. This makes it possible to avoid inconveniences.

Further, according to the present embodiment, initial operations of various drive sources for operating movable bodies that affect the result of the game are performed in the pre-start state before the game progress control is performed, and the game progress control is performed. Since the initial motion of the movable accessory 115 that does not affect the result of the game is performed in the state where the game is possible, two types of initial motions can be confirmed in order, and the operation can be confirmed appropriately. becomes possible.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the various drive sources for operating the big winning opening door 125D are initially operated, the big winning opening LED remains off, so that the light from the big winning opening LED remains off. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to check the operation of the big prize opening door 125D, and it becomes possible to appropriately check the operation.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the various drive sources for operating the big prize opening door 125D are initially operated, the opening signal is not sent even though the first big winning opening 125 is open. Since the information is not output, it is possible to avoid placing unnecessary processing burden on the game control unit 200, and the information collection device such as the hall computer that collects the information output from the pachinko game machine 100 can This makes it possible to avoid inconveniences such as collecting information that does not correspond to the progress of the process.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is not displayed on the information display 230 until the gaming progress control is started after the gaming machine is powered on (the performance information is not displayed). Therefore, it is possible to avoid imposing unnecessary processing burden on the game control section 200.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is displayed after the game progress control is started (display of performance information is permitted), so that the game It is possible to confirm whether or not progress control has been started, and it is also possible to notify that the performance information is related to the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, performance information is not displayed on the 7-segment displays 230a to 230c other than the 7-segment display 230d on which the current setting value is displayed during the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode. By doing so, the current set value can be appropriately notified, and convenience for the game parlor side can be ensured.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the setting change notification, RAM clear preparation notification, and setting confirmation notification, "Drive source initial operation in progress" or "Please check solenoid operation" prompts visual confirmation of the initial operation of various drive sources. Although characters such as , etc. were not displayed, such characters may be displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, after the game progress control is started, all the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d of the information display 230 are turned on to confirm the lighting. The lighting confirmation may not be performed after the RAM clear preparation mode or the setting confirmation mode.

(Modified example of initial operation of various drive sources)
Hereinafter, modifications of the initial operation of various drive sources will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Note that this modification differs from the above embodiment in that the drive source processing operation process is performed after the setting change mode, RAM clear preparation mode, and setting confirmation mode are completed.

(Specific example of initial operation of various drive sources after setting changes)
With reference to FIG. 63, a specific example in which various drive sources are initially operated after the setting change in the modified example will be described. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of effect when various drive sources are initially operated after changing the settings in a modified example.

First, at timing T0, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off. At this time, a movable body ( Various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big winning opening door opening/closing part 216) for operating the electric tulip 123, big winning opening door 125D) are in a stopped state.

In addition, during the round game, the big winning hole LED that causes the big winning hole (first big winning hole 125) to emit light in a predetermined manner is turned off, and the display device 130 (first special symbol display device 221, second special symbol display device 221) Special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, round number display 225, status display 224, status confirmation The display device 226), the image display unit 114, and the information display device 230 are in a non-display state (inactive, off, erased).

At timing T1, when a setting change operation (setting key switch 229 is turned on, RAM clear switch 228 is turned on) is performed when the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on, a setting change mode is started in the game control unit 200. The state becomes a pre-start state before game progress control is started. At this time, a status confirmation display indicating that the settings are being changed is displayed on the status confirmation display 226, and the above-mentioned setting change notification is started. Further, the current setting value (here, "6") is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display 230d of the information display 230.

At timing T2, when the setting value confirmation operation (setting key switch 229 is turned OFF) is performed, the setting change mode and setting change notification are completed, the initial operation of various drive sources is started, and the right end of the information display 230 is The setting values displayed on the 7-segment display 230d are erased and no longer displayed. At this time, the status confirmation display on the status confirmation display 226 ends, and an initial operation notification (initial operation screen display, initial operation confirmation voice "Check the operation of the solenoid" "Please" output) is started.

At the timing T3, when the operation standby time (7 seconds in this case) has elapsed after the initial operation notification was started, the first operation of the various drive sources (drive source = ON) is started, and at the timing T4, the various drive sources When the operating time of the drive sources (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive sources = OFF).

At the timing T5, when the stop time (0.512 seconds in this case) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the second operation of the various drive sources starts, and at the timing T6, the operation of the various drive sources starts. When the operating time (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive source=OFF).

At timing T7, when the stop time (in this case, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the third operation of the various drive sources starts, and at the timing T8, the operation of the various drive sources starts. When the operating time (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive source=OFF).

At timing T9, when the stop time (in this case, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the initial operation and initial operation notification of the various drive sources are completed, and the game control unit 200 The state shifts to a playable state in which the progress of the game is controlled.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbols, displays of normal symbols, display of the number of special symbols reserved, display of the number of ordinary symbols reserved, etc.) on the display 130 are started, and the above-mentioned power-on notification is started. Ru. In addition, the return operation and initial operation of various accessories (movable accessory 115, sub image display section (not shown), production button 161) controlled by the production control unit 300 are started, and all All of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are lit, and lighting confirmation is started. Note that the initial operations of the various accessories end after the lighting of the information display 230 is confirmed.

At timing T10, when a confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 230, all of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d have finished lighting, and the performance information (here, the current The display of the normal base value of the game section starts. Thereafter, each time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, performance information (normal base value) of four game sections consisting of the current game section and three past game sections will be displayed in order.

(Specific example of initial operation of various drive sources after clearing RAM)
A specific example of the case where various drive sources are initially operated after clearing the RAM in the modified example will be described using FIG. 64. FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating a timing chart and an example effect when various drive sources are initially operated after RAM is cleared in a modified example.

First, at timing T0, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off. At this time, a movable body ( Various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big winning opening door opening/closing part 216) for operating the electric tulip 123, big winning opening door 125D) are in a stopped state.

In addition, during the round game, the big winning hole LED that causes the big winning hole (first big winning hole 125) to emit light in a predetermined manner is turned off, and the display device 130 (first special symbol display device 221, second special symbol display device 221) Special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, round number display 225, status display 224), image The display unit 114 and the information display 230 are in a non-display state (inactive, off, erased).

At timing T1, when the power of the pachinko game machine 100 is turned on and a RAM clear operation is performed (RAM clear switch 228 is turned on), the game control unit 200 starts the RAM clear preparation mode and controls the progress of the game. It is in the pre-start state before it is started. At this time, the RAM clear preparation notification described above is started.

When the RAM clear approval operation (RAM clear switch 228 is turned on) is performed at timing T2, the RAM clear preparation mode ends and the initial operations of various drive sources are started. At this time, initial operation notification (display of initial operation screen, output of initial operation confirmation voice "Please check the operation of the solenoid") is started to prompt operation confirmation of various drive sources.

At the timing T3, when the operation standby time (7 seconds in this case) has elapsed after the initial operation notification was started, the first operation of the various drive sources (drive source = ON) is started, and at the timing T4, the various drive sources When the operating time of the drive sources (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive sources = OFF).

At the timing T5, when the stop time (0.512 seconds in this case) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the second operation of the various drive sources starts, and at the timing T6, the operation of the various drive sources starts. When the operating time (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive source=OFF).

At timing T7, when the stop time (in this case, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the third operation of the various drive sources starts, and at the timing T8, the operation of the various drive sources starts. When the operating time (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive source=OFF).

At timing T9, when the stop time (in this case, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the initial operation and initial operation notification of the various drive sources are completed, and the game control unit 200 The state shifts to a playable state in which the progress of the game is controlled.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbols, displays of normal symbols, display of the number of special symbols reserved, display of the number of ordinary symbols reserved, etc.) on the display 130 are started, and the above-mentioned power-on notification is started. Ru. In addition, the return operation and initial operation of various accessories (movable accessory 115, sub image display section (not shown), production button 161) controlled by the production control unit 300 are started, and all All of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are lit, and lighting confirmation is started. Note that the initial operations of the various accessories end after the lighting of the information display 230 is confirmed.

At timing T10, when a confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 230, all of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d have finished lighting, and the performance information (here, the current The display of the normal base value of the game section starts. Thereafter, each time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, performance information (normal base value) of four game sections consisting of the current game section and three past game sections will be displayed in order.

(Specific example of initial operation of various drive sources after checking settings)
With reference to FIG. 65, a specific example in which various drive sources are initially operated after setting confirmation in the modified example will be described. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a timing chart and an example of effect when various drive sources are initially operated after setting confirmation in a modified example.

First, at timing T0, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned off. At this time, a movable body ( Various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big winning opening door opening/closing part 216) for operating the electric tulip 123, big winning opening door 125D) are in a stopped state.

In addition, during the round game, the big winning hole LED that causes the big winning hole (first big winning hole 125) to emit light in a predetermined manner is turned off, and the display device 130 (first special symbol display device 221, second special symbol display device 221) Special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, round number display 225, status display 224, status confirmation The display device 226), the image display unit 114, and the information display device 230 are in a non-display state (inactive, off, erased).

At timing T1, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on and a setting confirmation operation is performed (the setting key switch 229 is turned on), the game control section 200 starts the setting confirmation mode and starts controlling the progress of the game. It will be in the pre-start state before it is started. At this time, a status confirmation display indicating that the settings are being confirmed is displayed on the status confirmation display 226, and the above-mentioned setting confirmation notification is started. Further, the current setting value (here, "6") is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display 230d of the information display 230.

At timing T2, when the confirmation end operation (setting key switch 229 is turned OFF) is performed, the setting confirmation mode and setting confirmation notification are finished, initial operations of various drive sources are started, and 7 at the right end of the information display 230 is The setting value displayed on the segment display 230d is erased and becomes hidden. At this time, the status confirmation display on the status confirmation display 226 ends, and an initial operation notification (initial operation screen display, initial operation confirmation voice "Check the operation of the solenoid" "Please" output) is started.

At the timing T3, when the operation standby time (7 seconds in this case) has elapsed after the initial operation notification was started, the first operation of the various drive sources (drive source = ON) is started, and at the timing T4, the various drive sources When the operating time of the drive sources (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive sources = OFF).

At the timing T5, when the stop time (0.512 seconds in this case) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the second operation of the various drive sources starts, and at the timing T6, the operation of the various drive sources starts. When the operating time (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive source=OFF).

At timing T7, when the stop time (in this case, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the third operation of the various drive sources starts, and at the timing T8, the operation of the various drive sources starts. When the operating time (here, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed, the various drive sources stop operating (drive source=OFF).

At timing T9, when the stop time (in this case, 0.512 seconds) has elapsed after the operation of the various drive sources stopped, the initial operation and initial operation notification of the various drive sources are completed, and the game control unit 200 The state shifts to a playable state in which the progress of the game is controlled.

At this time, various displays (display of special symbols, displays of normal symbols, display of the number of special symbols reserved, display of the number of ordinary symbols reserved, etc.) on the display 130 are started, and the above-mentioned power-on notification is started. Ru. In addition, the return operation and initial operation of various accessories (movable accessory 115, sub image display section (not shown), production button 161) controlled by the production control unit 300 are started, and all All of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d are lit, and lighting confirmation is started. Note that the initial operations of the various accessories end after the lighting of the information display 230 is confirmed.

At timing T10, when a confirmation time (here, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the lighting confirmation of the information display 230, all of the 7-segment displays 230a to 230d have finished lighting, and the performance information (here, the current The display of the normal base value of the game section starts. Thereafter, each time the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses, performance information (normal base value) of four game sections consisting of the current game section and three past game sections will be displayed in order.

In this way, according to this modification, in the pre-start state before the game progress control is started, in order to operate the movable bodies (the electric tulip 123, the big prize opening door 125D) that influence the result of the game. Since the various drive sources (electric tulip opening/closing part 213, big prize opening door opening/closing part 216) are initially operated, the progress of the game can be controlled when the pachinko game machine 100 is shipped from the factory or when replaced at a game parlor. It becomes possible to easily check the operation of the drive source controlled by the main control means that performs control.

Further, according to this modification, when various drive sources for operating movable bodies that affect the result of the game are initially operated (during the pre-start state), the display other than the status confirmation display 226 Device 130 (first special symbol display 221, second special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223, first special symbol pending display 218, second special symbol pending display 219, normal symbol pending display 220, Since the round number display 225 and the status display 224 are in a non-display (non-operating) state, it is possible to avoid placing unnecessary processing burden on the game control section 200, and also to check the operation of various drive sources. It becomes possible to concentrate on

Furthermore, according to this modification, when the various drive sources for operating the movable bodies that affect the result of the game are being initially operated, initial operation notification is performed to prompt the confirmation of the operation of the various drive sources. Therefore, it is possible to notify the operator (worker, game clerk) who is checking the operation of the pachinko game machine 100 that it is time to check the operation of the various drive sources, and to properly check the operation. It becomes possible to

Furthermore, according to this modification, even in the pre-start state before the start of game progress control, the result of the game is not affected after the setting change mode (RAM clear preparation mode, setting confirmation mode) ends. Since the various drive sources used to operate the movable body to be supplied are initially operated, there is no need to perform complicated operations such as checking the operation of various drive sources while changing settings (RAM clearing, setting confirmation). , it becomes possible to appropriately check the operation.

Further, according to this modification, after the operation standby time has elapsed after the setting change mode (RAM clear preparation mode, setting confirmation mode) ends, various drive sources for operating the movable bodies that affect the result of the game are activated. Since the operation is started, it is possible to have enough time between the end of setting changes (setting confirmation) and the operation confirmation of various drive sources, and it is possible to properly confirm the operation. becomes possible.

Also, according to this modification, the initial operation of various drive sources for operating movable bodies that affect the result of the game is performed after the setting change mode ends or after the RAM clear preparation mode ends. Since the same initial operation notification is performed regardless of whether the setting confirmation mode ends, the initial operation notification can be controlled easily and the development cost of the pachinko game machine 100 can be reduced. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of time required (shorten the development period, etc.).

In addition, according to this modification, when the various drive sources for operating the big winning opening door 125D are initially operated, the big winning opening LED remains off, so that the light from the big winning opening LED remains off. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes difficult to check the operation of the big prize opening door 125D, and it becomes possible to appropriately check the operation.

Further, according to this modification, initial operations of various drive sources for operating movable bodies that affect the result of the game are performed in the pre-start state before the game progress control is performed, and the game progress control is performed. Since the initial motion of the movable accessory 115 that does not affect the result of the game is performed in the state in which the game can be played, two types of initial motions can be confirmed in order, and the motion confirmation can be performed appropriately. becomes possible.

Moreover, according to this modification, when the various drive sources for operating the big prize opening door 125D are initially operated, the opening signal is not sent even though the first big winning opening 125 is open. Since the information is not output, it is possible to avoid placing unnecessary processing burden on the game control unit 200, and the information collection device such as the hall computer that collects the information output from the pachinko game machine 100 can This makes it possible to avoid inconveniences such as collecting information that does not correspond to the progress of the process.

Furthermore, according to this modification, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is not displayed on the information display 230 until the game progress control is started after the gaming machine is powered on (the performance information is not displayed). Therefore, it is possible to avoid imposing unnecessary processing burden on the game control section 200.

In addition, according to this modification, the performance information (normal base value) of the gaming machine is displayed after the game progress control is started (display of performance information is allowed), so the game It is possible to confirm whether or not progress control has been started, and it is also possible to notify that the performance information is related to the game.

Further, according to this modification, during the setting change mode, RAM clear preparation mode, or setting confirmation mode, the 7-segment displays 230a to 230c other than the 7-segment display 230d on which the current setting value is displayed are displayed. By not displaying performance information, the current setting value can be appropriately notified, and convenience for the game parlor can be ensured.

Further, according to this modification, the setting values and performance information of the gaming machine are not displayed on the information display 230 during the initial operation of the various drive sources, so that it is difficult to check the initial operation of the various drive sources. This allows the employees of the game parlor to concentrate on this, making it possible to accurately determine failures of various drive sources.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a gaming machine has been described in which, when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, a jackpot game is performed and the gaming state is changed via the jackpot game. In other embodiments, even if it is not determined that there is a jackpot, the low probability time saving non-gaming state may be shifted to the time saving gaming state. For example, if the number of changes in the special symbol in a low-probability time-saving no-gaming state (the number of consecutive times that was determined to be a loss in jackpot determination) reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, 900 times), that fluctuation will be determined to be a jackpot. Even if not, the time-saving gaming state may be entered a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, but may be 100 times or more). In this case, if the special symbol does not become a jackpot by the time the special symbol changes a predetermined number of times, the time-saving game state ends and the game returns to the low-probability time-saving no-game state. Alternatively, even if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss (that is, even if the random value for the special symbol lottery obtained when entering the starting slot is a value indicating a loss), the special symbol obtained at the time of winning If the random number value for the lottery (jackpot symbol random number value) is a predetermined value, the game may be shifted to a time-saving gaming state a predetermined number of times. Furthermore, in the case of shifting to the time-saving gaming state based on the number of changes in the special symbols, the predetermined upper limit number of times may be variable or fixed. For example, if the predetermined upper limit number of times is variable, the time-saving gaming state is granted when the number of changes of the special symbol reaches the first number, and when the number of changes of the special symbol becomes the second number. In some cases, a time-saving gaming state may be provided. In this case, the number of time savings given may be varied depending on the number of variations of the special symbol, and the greater the number of variations, the greater the number of time savings may be set. Further, in the case of shifting to the time saving gaming state based on the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of time reductions given may differ depending on the acquired jackpot symbol random number value. For example, if the obtained jackpot symbol random number value is the first value, the first time saving number is given, and if the obtained jackpot symbol random number value is the second value, the second time saving number is given. may be done. Further, there may be cases in which the time-saving gaming state is transferred based on the number of fluctuations of the special symbols, and cases in which the transition is made into the time-saving gaming state based on the jackpot symbol random number value. In this case, the number of time savings to be given may be different depending on when the time saving game state is transferred to the time saving game state based on the number of changes of the special symbol and when the time saving game state is transferred to the time saving gaming state based on the jackpot symbol random number value. For example, if you want to move to the time-saving gaming state based on the number of changes of special symbols, you may want to move to the time-saving gaming state after 50 times, and if you want to move to the time-saving gaming state based on the jackpot symbol random number, then It is also possible to shift to a time-saving game state where the number of times is less than 30 times. On the contrary, the number of times of time saving may be made larger when shifting to the time saving gaming state based on the jackpot symbol random value than when shifting to the time saving gaming state based on the number of changes of the special symbol. In addition, in the case of transitioning to the time-saving gaming state without going through the jackpot in this way, if the time-saving gaming state is further granted without going through the jackpot during the transitioned time-saving gaming state, a new The time-saving gaming state may continue for the number of time-saving times given to . For example, when 50 time-saving gaming states are granted without going through a jackpot, and the special symbol changes 30 times in the time-saving gaming state, if 50 time-saving gaming states are given without going through a jackpot, It is also possible to shift to a time-saving gaming state for 50 times. Alternatively, in this case, the number of time reductions may be added. For example, when 50 time-saving gaming states are granted without going through a jackpot, and the special symbol changes 30 times in the time-saving gaming state, if 50 time-saving gaming states are given without going through a jackpot, 50 newly awarded times may be added to the remaining 20 times to provide 70 time-saving gaming states. Further, during such a time-saving gaming state that does not involve a jackpot, a time-saving gaming state that does not involve a jackpot may not be provided. In addition, in a configuration in which the game is shifted to the time-saving gaming state based on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol or the random value of the jackpot symbol without going through the jackpot, a time-saving suggesting performance suggesting the shift to the time-saving gaming state may be performed. For example, when the number of changes in the special symbol is close to the predetermined upper limit number, the time-saving suggestion effect may be easily executed. On the other hand, if the number of changes in the special symbol is close to the predetermined upper limit number, the time-saving suggestion effect may be difficult to perform.

Although various performances of the pachinko gaming machine 100 have been described above, it is possible to apply or combine all or part of the explained contents to other performances, controls, etc., even if there is no particular mention. In addition, although various embodiments and modifications have been mentioned, it is possible to apply or combine the contents of such embodiments and modifications to other performances, etc., even if there is no mention in this book. . Furthermore, it is possible to combine various embodiments and modifications, and to replace parts of them, even if this document does not mention them.

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Claims (1)

A board that has multiple electronic components and is used for games;
accommodating means for accommodating the substrate,
The substrate is
an AC circuit to which AC voltage is supplied from an external power supply;
A rectifier circuit that converts AC voltage to DC voltage,
a first identification display that is a display for identifying information;
and a second identification display that is a display for identifying information,
The AC circuit includes an element that short-circuits the AC circuit when a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage is applied, a coil, and a capacitor,
The coil and the capacitor are not connected to an electric path between the external power source and the element, but are connected to an electric path between the element and the rectifier circuit,
The plurality of electronic components include a first electronic component provided at a predetermined location on the board, a second electronic component provided at a specific location on the board that does not overlap with the predetermined location, and a second electronic component provided at a specific location on the board that does not overlap with the predetermined location. a third electronic component whose length in the horizontal direction is the highest among the plurality of electronic components;
The first identification display is provided on the top surface of the first electronic component and has a first character,
The second identification display is provided on the top surface of the second electronic component and has second characters,
The top surface of the second electronic component is higher than the top surface of the first electronic component with respect to the substrate surface,
The first character is larger than the second character,
The accommodation means is formed along a direction intersecting the height direction, and has a specific surface provided at a location higher than the third electronic component in the height direction,
A third identification display, which is a display for identifying information, is provided on the specific surface of the storage means,
The third identification display is provided in the height direction at a location that overlaps with a predetermined electronic component but does not overlap with the third electronic component ,
the specific surface of the accommodation means and the third identification display have transparency;
A gaming machine in which electronic components provided on the board can be visually recognized from outside the storage means via the third identification display.