JP2012019893A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To discharge a performance gas at proper timing suitable for a performance.SOLUTION: This game machine which can perform a prescribed game using a game medium comprises: a performance gas generator 200 which generates the prescribed performance gas; and a cylinder pump 210 which sucks the performance gas from the performance gas generator 200, temporarily accumulates the gas at a prescribed accumulation part 67, pushes out the gas temporarily accumulated in the accumulation part 67 to a discharge port 65 connected to the accumulation part 67, and discharges the gas.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game using a game medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is one that provides a smoke generator in a gaming machine and produces an effect of ejecting actual smoke according to the effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Moreover, there exists a thing which provides a fragrance generating apparatus in a gaming machine and generates a different fragrance according to a game state (for example, refer patent document 2).

JP 2005-131099 A JP 09-276480 A

  However, in both Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a blower fan that is driven and rotated is used to generate smoke and aroma, and smoke and aroma are generated by the wind generated by the blower fan. There is a problem that it is difficult to discharge the generated smoke and fragrance at an accurate timing suitable for production.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of discharging the generated gas including smoke and aroma generated at an accurate timing suitable for the production. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game using a gaming medium (pachinko ball),
A production gas generator (atomization unit 200) for producing a predetermined production gas (water vapor smoke);
The production gas is sucked out from the production gas generator and temporarily stored in a predetermined storage section (smoke preparation chamber 67), and the production gas temporarily stored in the storage section is discharged to the storage section. A cylinder pump (pump unit 210) that pushes and discharges to the outlet (variable orifice 65, discharge ports 45a and 45b);
Having
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production gas generated by the production gas generator is temporarily stored in the storage section outside the production gas generator, and the generated production gas temporarily stored is cylinder pump. Therefore, the effect gas can be discharged at an appropriate timing suitable for the effect.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production gas generator (atomization unit 200)
A cylindrical housing (outer cylinder case 204) having one end connected to the storage section (smoke preparation chamber 67);
A heat-resistant impregnated body (porous ceramic 203) disposed inside the cylindrical housing and capable of impregnating water;
A heating element (coil heater 205) for vaporizing the water impregnated in the heat-resistant impregnated body by electric heating;
A water aerosol (steam smoke) is generated by the air flow generated by the suction of the cylinder pump (pump unit 210).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since water aerosol can be generated using the air flow generated by the suction of the cylinder pump, the suction force of these cylinder pumps can be used efficiently.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The operating speed of the cylinder pump when the production gas (steam smoke) is sucked out from the production gas generator (atomization unit 200) (the direction in which the volume in the cylinder 211 from the top dead center to the bottom dead center increases) And the cylinder pump operating speed (volume from the bottom dead center to the top dead center) when the production gas is pushed out from the storage section (smoke preparation chamber 67). Control means (smoke control IC 264) for controlling the speed of movement of the piston 212 in a decreasing direction) to a different speed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, for example, by controlling the operating speed of the cylinder pump at the time of sucking out to be lower than the operating speed of the cylinder pump at the time of pushing out, the sucking force acts on the production gas well. Efficiency can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The production gas is aerosol (water vapor smoke), and the discharge port has shape changing means (variable orifice 65) for changing the shape of the discharge port.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to change the shape of the aerosol discharged from the discharge port, so that it is possible to improve the entertainment interest.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The production gas is aerosol (water vapor smoke), and includes illumination means (full color LEDs 64a and 64b) for illuminating the aerosol discharged from the discharge port (variable orifice 65).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the aerosol discharged from the discharge port is illuminated and shines, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in the Example of this invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the dragon actor used for the pachinko machine of FIG. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the discharge condition of the smoke in the dragon actor used for the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the smoke production | generation means used for the pachinko machine of FIG. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of the smoke production | generation means shown in FIG. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the display state in a fluctuation | variation display apparatus.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine 1”) as seen from the front, and FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine 1 to which the present invention is applied. The pachinko machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame 100 (see FIG. 2) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a front frame 101 (see FIG. 2) attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. . A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around one side, respectively. In this embodiment, the lower door frame 103 is provided so as to be openable and closable around one side with respect to the front frame 101. However, the lower door frame 103 may not be provided so as to be openable. It may be fixed to the front of the.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper front portion of the lower door frame 103 attached to the lower side of the glass door frame 102 is a game ball storage unit that can store pachinko balls (hitting balls) as game media (game balls). An upper plate portion 3 a having a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 formed on the upper surface thereof protrudes toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. The projecting portion) is projected toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a pachinko ball is provided on the right side.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed on the left and right sides of the front surface of the lower door frame 103, and a wind from a blower fan 515 described later is sent between the speakers 27a and 27b. An air outlet 352 and a pair of left and right outlets 45a and 45b from which water vapor smoke is discharged are formed at positions on the outer side of the air outlet 352. The discharge ports 45a and 45b are not provided with a variable orifice 65 which will be described later, and the discharge mode of water vapor smoke discharged from the discharge ports 45a and 45b is the same.

  The operation lever 600 provided in front of the air blowing port 352 includes an operation rod 600A that is held by the player, and a predetermined position of the operation rod 600A (for example, when the player holds the operation rod 600A, an index finger of the operator is hooked). In the position, etc., a trigger button having a trigger switch 512a is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod 600A of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it can do. Lever switches 510a to 510d that are arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 600A may be provided in the lower plate body inside the operation lever 600. For example, the lever switches 510a to 510d are two lever switches 510a and 510b arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 6 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 600A when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And four lever switches in combination with two lever switches 510c, d arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 6 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod 600A when viewed from the player side. It only has to be. In addition, the attachment position of the operation lever 600 in the lower plate is not limited to the central portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  Note that a touch sensor 513 for detecting that the player is touching the operation lever 600 and a vibrator 514 for applying vibration to the hand are incorporated in the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). A push button 516 is provided. The push button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the player's operation performed on the push button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 516 is installed.

  By providing a blower opening 352 on the inner side of the pachinko machine 1 of the operation lever 600, the player's hand operating the operation lever 600 blows air according to the effect and operates the vibrator to vibrate. As described above, the discharge ports 45a and 45b are provided at the left and right side positions of the air blowing port 352. When starting the operation, steam smoke is discharged from the discharge ports 45a and 45b so that the player pays attention to the operation lever 600 and prompts the player to operate the operation lever 600.

  A game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a variable display device (decorative pattern display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display areas, each of which displays a decorative pattern for presentation, can be seen through the game board 6. , Provided on the back of the game board 6. In addition, a special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 3) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at predetermined locations on the game board 6. . The fluctuation display device 9 has, for example, three fluctuation display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The variable display device 9 displays decorative symbols as decorative information as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified during the variable symbol display period of the special symbols by the special symbol indicator 8. I do. The variable display device 9 is controlled by devices such as an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) mounted on an effect control board 80 described later. Since the display portion of the special symbol display 8 is small, the variation display mode and the display result of the variation display are difficult to see compared with the variation display device 9, so the player mainly pays attention to the variation display device 9.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to display various numbers such as 0 to 99 in a variable manner in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp the type of winning.

  The variable display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device which is a flat display device, and performs variable display of decorative symbols during a special symbol variable display period by the special symbol display 8. In the present embodiment, an example in which a liquid crystal display device is used as the variable display device 9 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used as an image display device forming the variable display device 9. , FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL) panel, etc.

  The liquid crystal display device constituting the variable display device 9 is integrated with a decorative frame member 42 formed so as to surround the periphery of the liquid crystal display device in an opening formed in the approximate center of the game area 7 in the game board 6. The game board 6 is fixed by being fitted.

  In addition, on the left and right side portions of the variable display device 9 in the decorative frame member 41, effect movable bodies 60a and 60b imitating dragons are movably disposed, and are individually driven by the dragon drive motors 22a and 22b. It is designed to be movable.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a variable orifice 65 (corresponding to the movable movable body 60a for the production) is discharged inside the dragon mouth, which is the tip of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b, as shown in FIG. The variable orifice 65a and the variable orifice 65b corresponding to the production movable body 60b exist. However, in the following description, a and b are given to collectively refer to the production movable bodies 60. And a full color LED 64 (64a, 64b) for illuminating the steam smoke discharged from the variable orifice 65 is provided, and the steam smoke is provided in various colors such as red, blue, and green. Can be illuminated.

  The effect movable bodies 60a and 60b are configured such that substantially cylindrical parts are movably combined by a coupling mechanism (not shown), and the effect movable bodies 60a and 60b are led out from the decorative frame member 41. A dragon drive motor 22 (22a, 22b) is provided on the inner side of the pachinko machine 1 of the lead-out portion 62 (62a, 62b). The dragon drive motors 22a, 22b are driven to move the effect. The bodies 60a and 60b perform operations such as moving the dragon's head in the vertical direction or bending the dragon's neck. Therefore, by controlling the operation of the dragon drive motor 22 (22a, 22b), the operation of the effect movable bodies 60a, 60b can be controlled.

  In addition, the variable orifice 65 is a transfer pipe 66 (66a) made of a flexible tube having appropriate flexibility that can follow the movement of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b and heat resistance that can withstand the heat of steam smoke. , 66b), as shown in FIG. 7, it is connected to a smoke preparation chamber 67 (67a, 67b), which will be described later, provided inside the lead-out portion 62 (62a, 62b). The steam smoke previously stored in the chamber 67 (67a, 67b) is transferred to the variable orifice 65 (65a, 65b) through the transfer pipe 66 (66a, 66b) and discharged from the variable orifice 65 (65a, 65b). Is done.

  The variable orifice 65 (65a, 65b) is for changing the diameter of the orifice (hole) for discharging water vapor smoke stepwise in accordance with an instruction from the production control microcomputer 81, and is a known variable orifice unit. And a small size can be suitably used. As shown in FIG. 6, when the diameter of the orifice (hole) in the variable orifice 65 (65a, 65b) is small, the scattering angle of the discharged steam smoke is small but the scattering distance is large, and the diameter of the orifice (hole) is large. Sometimes the splash angle of the discharged steam smoke is large but the splash distance becomes small, and by controlling the diameter of these orifices (holes) according to the effect, the steam angle and the distance of the steam smoke are changed according to the effect. It is possible.

  As orifice diameter control in accordance with these effects, for example, when the display result of the fluctuation display finally becomes a big hit, many effects of reducing the diameter of the orifice (hole) and increasing the scattering distance are performed. If the display result of the fluctuation display does not eventually become a big hit, it is decided to increase the diameter of the orifice (hole) to reduce the scattering distance, so that the big hit depends on the discharge mode. What is necessary is just to alert | report the possibility of becoming.

  Below the variation display device 9, a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area capable of receiving a pachinko ball is provided. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that the opening and closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a is open upward and is always in a state where a pachinko ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a on the upper side and the movable pieces 13 and 13 on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state, the pachinko ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning by the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13 and 13.

  The start winning device 15 is able to win in the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the second start port 15b (that is, the pachinko ball wins a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, the pachinko ball is likely to win the second start port 15b (easier to start winning) and is advantageous to the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the pachinko ball does not win the second start opening 15b (becomes difficult to start winning), which is disadvantageous for the player (second state). State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol storage memory display 18 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, in order to make it easier for the player to grasp the status of the reserved memory, the reserved memory display linked with the display of the special symbol reserved memory display 18 is displayed. The display is performed by displaying a maximum of four round dots in the lower left and right positions of the display area of the variable display device 9, which is a predetermined position of the variable display device 9. The number of round dot displays in the hold memory display corresponds to the number of hold memories at that time, and every time the stored data in the hold memory increases by 1 when there is a start prize at the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. In addition, each time the number of round dot displays is increased by one and the variable display in the variable display device 9 is started and the stored data in the hold memory decreases by one, the number of round dot displays decreases by one.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) and the pachinko ball that has entered the other area are counted as they are. 23. A solenoid 21a (see FIG. 3) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 which displays the normal symbols as a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner is started. In the present embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) can be turned on by alternately turning on the left and right LEDs (the symbols can be visually recognized). For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 3) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Every time there is a pachinko ball passing through the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. The winning of the pachinko ball to the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the pachinko ball in the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of a winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for collecting pachinko balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right lower portions. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided. In this embodiment, the award ball LED 51 and the out-of-ball LED 52 are provided separately from the left frame LED 28b and the right frame LED 28c. However, by changing the light emission mode of the left frame LED 28b and the right frame LED 28c, You may make it alert | report that the supply ball | bowl has run out.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball-out LED 52, decoration LED 25 a, left frame LED 28 b, right frame LED 28 c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are based on the effect control command output from the main board 31. Lighting control (LED control) is performed based on the serial signal output from the computer 81. In addition, sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  A pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enters the game area 7 through a hitting guide rail (not shown), and then descends the game area 7. When a pachinko ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 8 starts to be changed. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of pachinko balls wins. Then, if the pachinko ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. In addition, you may control not to provide V winning area but to generate a continuation right unconditionally in each round.

  If the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stoppage is a predetermined special big-hit symbol (probable variation big-hit symbol) among the big-hit symbols (probability big-hit symbol) ) Becomes a more advantageous state for the player, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) that becomes higher than the normal gaming state, which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probability change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  In addition, when the display result of the special symbol when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is the probability variation big hit symbol, the variable time is reduced after the big hit gaming state, and the control is performed for a predetermined period of time. The Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is a variation display time of each of the special symbol display 8, the variation display device 9, and the normal symbol display 10 (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. Furthermore, during the time-shortening state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. . In the short-time state, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories to be described later is exhausted early, and the start winnings that have occurred exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories are invalidated. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state is the earlier, until the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until the special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Continue until either condition is met.

  Also, when considering the payout of pachinko balls according to the winning, the time-short state is shorter than the non-time-short state and the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Accordingly, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) in the second start port 15b, so the number of pachinko balls ( The ratio of the number of pachinko balls (the number of balls to be paid out) to be paid out as winning balls according to the winning is greater than the number of hitting balls) compared to the normal gaming state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of the present embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  Thus, the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time matches the general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring related to winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state that is not controlled to the above-mentioned time-short state, every time the number of special symbols on-hold storage exceeds a predetermined number, the memory that controls the memory variation shortened state that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there is a case where the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the variable display device 9 are variably displayed in a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variation display in order to enhance the decoration effect of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. For example, the predetermined relationship with respect to the symbol includes, for example, the relationship in which the variation display of the decorative symbol starts when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the special symbol at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. The display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed when the symbol is derived and displayed, and the variation display of the decorative symbol is terminated. When the special symbol display unit 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the variable display device 9 derives and displays a combination of the jackpot symbol having left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  Since the special symbol display 8 and the fluctuation display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, the fluctuation display results may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation display unit in the following description.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the variable display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is preliminarily set. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, among the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the variable display device 9) The left and right display areas are stopped and the same display is still displayed, and the middle display area is still in variable display), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which all or a part of the jackpot symbol is formed and displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, the left, middle and right display areas in the variation display device 9 are displayed in a variable manner, and are always displayed. The state) variable display in a state in which one of the symbols are aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the variable display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, for the variable display device 9, there is a case where a big hit announcement effect is given to notify that there is a possibility of a big hit in the variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit. The type and content of the jackpot notice effect will be described later.

  In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are provided. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Usually, the big hit is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and being in a short time state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probable big hit is a big hit that becomes a probable state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period, and a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface (back surface) of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like. Various boards such as a mounted game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, an LED driver board (not shown), and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted. Is installed.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply board 960 and a launch control board on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 960 is attached to the back side of the launch control board, and the payout control board 37 is overlapped on the back side. However, the exposed part exposed to the outside without being overlaid on the payout control board 37 is pachinko. To the main board 31 and each electric component control board (production control board 80 and payout control board 37) in the gaming machine 1 and each electric part (parts that operate when power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch is provided as power supply permission means for executing or cutting off the power supply. Furthermore, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch in the exposed portion (inside the substrate).

  An electrical component control means including an electrical component control microcomputer is mounted on the electrical component control board. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, variable display device 9, LED, etc.) provided in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. The light emitters, speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b, etc.). Hereinafter, description may be made by including the main board 31 in the electric component control board. In that case, the electrical component control means mounted on the electrical component control board includes a game control means and a means for controlling the electrical components provided in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. Point to each. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board (not shown) provided with terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 is installed above. On the terminal board, at least a ball break terminal for introducing the output of the ball break detection switch 167 and outputting it externally, a terminal for a prize ball for outputting prize ball information (prize ball number signal) and a ball lending A ball lending terminal for externally outputting information (ball lending number signal) is provided. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 36 provided with terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed.

  The ball break terminal, prize ball information (prize ball number signal) and ball rental information (ball rental number signal) may be output from the main board 31 via the information terminal board 36 to the outside. That is, by providing the terminal for ball breakage, the terminal for winning ball, and the terminal for ball lending provided on the terminal board (not shown) in this manner on the information terminal board 36, wiring and board mounting work and the like are facilitated. be able to. In addition, the terminals provided on the terminal board and the information terminal board 36 may be mounted together on one board, and thus the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  On the front side of the main board 31 of the pachinko machine 1 (the back side of the main board 31), as shown in FIG. 2, a water collection module 71 described later and four smoke generation modules 72 from the first to the fourth are provided. Are provided in a horizontal row. FIG. 2 shows a situation where only a part of the water collection module 71 installed on the back surface of the main board 31 is visible.

  In this embodiment, the first and second smoke generating modules 72 are connected to the effect movable bodies 60a and 60b, and the water vapor discharged from the head of the dragon that is the effect movable bodies 60a and 60b. Smoke is generated in the first and second smoke generation modules 72, and the third and fourth smoke generation modules 72 are connected to the discharge ports 45a and 45b and discharged from the discharge ports 45a and 45b. Steam vapor is generated in the third and fourth smoke generation modules 72.

  Pachinko balls stored in a ball tank 38 capable of storing balls supplied from an unillustrated gaming machine installation island, pass through the tank rail, and reach a ball dispensing device 97 covered with a case cover through a curve rod. The ball path 761 above the ball payout device 97 is provided with a ball break detection switch 167 as a game medium break detection means for detecting that there is no ball in the passage. When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 is stopped. The ball break detection switch 167 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a pachinko ball in the pachinko ball passage. When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of pachinko balls, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied with the pachinko balls from the supply mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of pachinko balls as prizes based on winning prizes or pachinko balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the upper plate 3 is full, the pachinko balls are guided to the lower plate 4 through an overflow ball passage (not shown). When the pachinko ball is further paid out, the switch piece (not shown) presses the full tank switch 19 (see FIG. 3) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch 19 as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped. In the state where the full tank switch 19 is turned on, the operation of the ball dispensing device and the driving of the ball hitting device may not necessarily be stopped, or may be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of turning on.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an LED driver board 35, an audio output board 70, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 that are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 that is a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, and a first start port switch 14a. In addition to signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, the full switch 19, various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal are used for game control. An input driver circuit 58 applied to the microcomputer 156, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20, and a path for switching in the special winning opening Dragon drive motor 22 which moves solenoid 21a and movable bodies 60a and 60b for production , 22b is provided in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 156, and various information signals are provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a hall management computer in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 156. An information output circuit 53 for outputting to the device is mounted. The information signal output from the information output circuit 53 is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the information terminal board 36.

  In this embodiment, the detection signal of the full switch 19 is inputted to the main board 31 via the payout control board 37. However, the detection signal to the input driver circuit 58 does not go through the payout control board 37. You may make it input directly.

  Information signals output from the information output circuit 53 include one jackpot information signal, two jackpot information signals, three jackpot information signals, a high probability information signal, a short time information signal, a first start information signal, a second start information signal, and The start opening prize abnormality signal is included.

  Each of the jackpot 1 information signal, jackpot 2 information signal and jackpot 3 information signal is a signal indicating the occurrence of a jackpot specifying the type of jackpot such as a probability variation jackpot or a non-probability variation jackpot. The high probability information signal is a signal indicating that a probability fluctuation has occurred. The time reduction information signal is a signal indicating that a time reduction state has occurred. The first start information signal is a signal indicating that a pachinko ball to be used for the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is detected by winning the first start port 15a. The second start information signal is a signal indicating that a pachinko ball used for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is detected by winning the second start port 15b.

  When the movable piece 13 or 13 is in the closed state with respect to the second start opening 15b, the start opening winning abnormality signal is generated when an abnormal state based on the winning of the pachinko ball occurs. It is a signal indicating that it has occurred.

  The switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, and the like may be referred to as sensors. Good. In other words, any name may be used as long as it is a game medium detecting means (in this example, a pachinko ball detecting means) capable of detecting a pachinko ball. It is also a winning detection means for detecting the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, and the second winning port switch 30a for detecting the winning.

  Even if a passing gate such as the gate 32 is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a pachinko ball entering the passing gate becomes a prize, and a switch (for example, provided in the passing gate) The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means. Further, the pachinko ball that has won the V winning area is also detected by the count switch 23. Therefore, the number of pachinko balls won in the big winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switch 23. Also, the pachinko balls won in the V prize area are detected only by the V prize switch, and the number of pachinko balls won in the big prize opening is the sum of the number detected by the V prize switch and the number detected by the count switch 23. It may be made to become. Further, the V winning area may not be provided, and the continuation right may always be generated in rounds other than the final round. In addition, a V winning area is provided so that the continuation right is generated unconditionally (regardless of the winning in the V winning area) in the first round, and the continuation right is generated by winning in the V winning area in the second and subsequent rounds. May be.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56. Further, the ROM 54 and the I / O port 57 may be externally attached or incorporated.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. This random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as the random number value R1 when a start winning to the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b occurs, and specifies a specific value based on the numerical data. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The random number circuit has a selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), a numeric data update rule selection setting function, and a numeric data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the random number circuit can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 has a function of setting an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit. For example, the game control microcomputer 156 stores the game control microcomputer 156 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. Numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using an ID number (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 156) is used as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit. Set. Thereby, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit can be further improved. Further, when setting the initial value, by performing a predetermined calculation using the ID number, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the initial value of the random number only by looking at the ID number of the game control microcomputer 156. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the transition condition to the big hit state from being illegally established by an action such as generating a capture signal using a radio signal to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be improved.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined cycle generated by dividing the system clock signal to the power of 2 (= 128) to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 156 is equipped with two random number circuits having different ranges of random number values that can be generated. The first random number circuit is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 12-bit random number circuit) that generates a 12-bit pseudo-random number. The 12-bit random number circuit has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 12 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 4095). The second random number circuit is a random number circuit (hereinafter also referred to as a 16-bit random number circuit) that generates a 16-bit pseudo random number. The 16-bit random number circuit has a function of generating a random number having a value in a range that can be generated by 16 bits (that is, a range from 1 to 65535). One of the two random number circuits selected in advance is used to generate a random number.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the game control microcomputer 156 includes two random number circuits will be described. However, the game control microcomputer 156 may include one random number circuit, and three or more random numbers may be included. A circuit may be incorporated. In this embodiment, the 12-bit random number circuit and the 16-bit random number circuit are comprehensively expressed, or when referring to either the 12-bit random number circuit or the 16-bit random number circuit, the random number circuit is referred to.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 960. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire storage area of the RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board 960 is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 156. The reset signal from the power supply board 960 is also input to the reset terminal of the payout control microcomputer. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer stop operating. It becomes a state. Accordingly, during the period in which the reset signal is at a high level, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer is output, and during the period in which the reset signal is at a low level, An operation stop signal for stopping the operations of the game control microcomputer 156 and the payout control microcomputer is output. A reset circuit may be mounted on each electrical component control board (including the main board 31), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or more of the plurality of electrical component control boards, and a reset signal is output therefrom. You may make it supply to another electric component control board.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 960 has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input driver circuit 58 via the payout control board 37. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input driver circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input driver circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input driver circuit 58.

  In this embodiment, the power-off signal is input to the main board 31 via the payout control board 37, but directly input to the input driver circuit 58 without passing through the payout control board 37. You may make it do. Further, a power interruption detection circuit (not shown) for detecting that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 960 has dropped below a predetermined value may be provided on the main board 31, or both the main board 31 and the payout control board 37. May be provided. Alternatively, the power supply board 960 may be provided so that a power-off signal is input to both the main board 31 and the payout control board 37.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 156 is configured such that when the ball is detected by the count switch 23 in a state other than the big hit game state, that is, for example, in a state other than the big hit game state, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is an unauthorized device. When the ball is detected by the count switch 23 in the open state (first state) advantageous to the player due to the above, an effect control command indicating that error information is to be output is generated as an error. Transmit to the substrate 80.

  The clear signal is branched at the main board 31 and is also supplied to the payout control board 37. The state of the clear signal input by the game control microcomputer 156 via the input port may be output to the payout control board 37 via the output port.

  In this embodiment, the power-off signal is input to the main board 31 via the payout control board 37. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power-off signal is supplied to the payout control board 37. The backup data may be stored in the RAM 55 by being directly input only to the main board 31 without going through the board 37.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to an input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input driver circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the serial output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 is constituted by a shift register or the like, converts the effect control command output from the CPU 56 into serial data, and sends it to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77. Send. The serial output circuit 78 converts the control signal output from the CPU 56 into serial data, and via the relay board 77, the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol. Output to the on-hold storage display 41. The special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10 and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 are provided with serial-parallel conversion ICs for converting serial data into parallel data, respectively. The control signal from the relay board 77 is converted into parallel data and supplied to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  In this embodiment, the control signal output from the CPU 56 is converted into serial data by the serial output circuit 78, and the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol display are transmitted via the relay board 77. The special symbol display 8, the special symbol reservation storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 are provided. Each display may be directly connected to the main board 31 without a relay board or the like, and the control signal output by the CPU 56 may be output to each display 8, 18, 10, 41 as parallel data. By doing in this way, since a signal does not enter from the outside, an accurate display can be performed.

  The game control microcomputer 156 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control to the effect control board 80. The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156 via the relay board 77, and performs display control of effect display on the variable display device 9 and output control of sound effects (effect sound). Electric component control means such as a microcomputer 81 for effect control to be performed is mounted.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 serializes the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Received as a data system, display control of the variable display device 9 for variably displaying decorative symbols and sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a and 27b are performed. The effect control means receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 as a parallel data system, and performs display control of the variable display device 9 that variably displays the decorative symbols. Also good.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the stage LED (not shown) provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51 provided on the frame side, The LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the full color LED 64 (64a, 64b) that shines water vapor smoke, and the LEDs in the sky lamp module 530 are controlled.

  The effect control microcomputer 81 of the effect control board 80 is equipped with a serial output circuit 253 for converting a control signal for display control of each LED output by the effect control means from parallel data to serial data. . The effect control microcomputer 81 of the effect control board 80 is equipped with a serial input circuit 254 that converts the input serial data into parallel data and outputs the parallel data to the effect control means. Therefore, the effect control means performs display control of each LED by outputting a control signal serving as a lighting instruction through the serial output circuit 253 as a serial data system.

  On the game board 6 side, a decoration board 98 and a stage decoration board 99 are provided as board-side IC boards on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. The board side IC boards 98 and 99 are connected to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 88. Further, on the front frame 101 side, a top lamp module substrate 542, a left front plate top substrate 473b, and a right front plate top as each frame side IC substrate on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. A substrate 473c, an operation table substrate 508, and a frame button substrate 509 are provided. Each of these frame side IC substrates 542, 473b, 473c, 508, 509 is connected to the effect control substrate 80 via the relay substrates 88, 89.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 80, the relay board 88, and the relay board 89 are connected to each other by a single wiring route in a bus shape. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77 and the effect control board 80. The example shown in FIG. 4 shows the case where the effect control board 80 and the audio output board 70 are provided for the effect control, but in addition to these, an LED driver board may be provided, and conversely, the audio output board. 70 may be integrated to provide only the effect control board 80 for effect control. The LED driver board and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 81 including an effect control CPU 86, a RAM 85, a serial output circuit 253, a serial input circuit 254, a clock signal output unit 256, and an input capture signal output unit 257. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 86 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives an effect control command via the serial input circuit 260 and the input port 261. In this case, the serial input circuit 260 converts the effect control command received as the serial data method into parallel data and outputs it. Further, the effect control CPU 86 causes the VDP (video display processor) 262 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command. The smoke control IC 264 is instructed according to the progress of the effect displayed on the display device 9, and the first to fourth smoke generation modules 72 are operated to discharge water vapor smoke.

  In the present embodiment, a VDP 262 that performs display control of the variable display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 and a smoke control IC 264 are mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 262 is a device for controlling the image display of the image liquid crystal device provided in the variable display device 9, and has an address space independent from the production control microcomputer 81, and maps the VRAM therein. To do. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 262 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the variable display device 9 via the frame memory and displays it on the image liquid crystal device.

  The effect control CPU 86 outputs to the VDP 262 a command for reading necessary data from the image data ROM 263 in which image data is stored in accordance with the received effect control command. The image data ROM 263 stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and background image image data in advance. It is ROM for keeping it. The VDP 262 reads out image data from the image data ROM 263 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  The smoke control IC 264 operates the water collection module 71 in the air when the amount of water stored in the water storage tank 114 (see FIG. 7) constituting the water collection module 71 is less than a predetermined amount of water. Water replenishment control is performed to replenish water by agglomerating water.

  Further, the smoke control IC 264 operates the first to fourth smoke generation modules 72 based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 86 to produce water vapor smoke and variable orifices provided in the effect movable bodies 60a and 60b. 65a and 65b and the discharge ports 45a and 45b are discharged individually.

  In this embodiment, smoke discharge control and water replenishment control are performed using the smoke control IC 264, which is a dedicated integrated circuit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these discharge For example, the effect control CPU 86 may perform control and water replenishment control without using a dedicated IC.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode.

  Further, the effect control CPU 86 outputs a signal for driving the LED via the serial output circuit 253. The serial output circuit converts the input signal for driving the LED (parallel data) into serial data and outputs the serial data to the relay board 88.

  Further, the effect control CPU 86 outputs sound number data to the sound generation IC 173. As shown in FIG. 4, a sound data ROM 174 is connected to the sound generation IC 173, and the sound data ROM 174 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  In response to the output of the sound number data from the effect control CPU 86, the sound generation IC 173 generates a sound (effect effect sound) that reads out and outputs control data corresponding to the sound number data from the sound data ROM 174, Output to the audio output board 70. As shown in FIG. 4, the audio output board 70 has an SP (speaker) amplifying unit 73 including a digital amplifier that amplifies the sound (effect effect sound) output from the sound generating IC 173 to a predetermined volume. The sound (effect effect sound) amplified by the SP amplifier 73 is output from each speaker 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b.

  The clock signal output unit 256 outputs a clock signal to the relay boards 88 and 89. The clock signal from the clock signal output unit 256 is supplied to the serial-parallel conversion IC and the parallel-serial conversion IC mounted on the frame side IC boards 542, 473b, 473c, 508, and 509 via the relay boards 88 and 89. Is done. The clock signal from the clock signal output unit 256 is supplied to the serial-parallel conversion IC and the parallel-serial conversion IC mounted on the board side IC boards 98 and 99 via the relay boards 88 and 89. Therefore, in this embodiment, a common clock signal is supplied to each serial-parallel conversion IC and each parallel-serial conversion IC.

  Similarly, the parallel-serial conversion IC which is an input IC mounted on the frame button substrate 509 also latches the button switch 516 detection signal when the input capture signal output from the input capture signal output unit 257 is input. Then, it is output to the production control microcomputer 81 via the relay substrate 89 as a serial data system.

  The relay board 88 supplies the serial data and clock signal input from the effect control microcomputer 81 to each serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on the board side IC boards 98 and 99. Each serial-parallel conversion IC checks whether the address added to the input serial data matches its own address, and if it matches, converts the input serial data into parallel data. The LED 25a and 25b provided on the game board 6 are supplied.

  The relay board 89 is connected to the relay board 88 through a single wiring route in a bus type, and the serial data line and the clock signal line connected to each serial-parallel conversion IC are on the board side IC board. Connected to bus form. Each serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on the board side IC substrate has a unique ID.

  The serial data and clock signal input to the relay board 89 are supplied to each serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on each frame side IC board 542, 473b, 473c, 508, 509. Each serial-parallel conversion IC checks whether the address added to the supplied serial data matches its own address, and if it matches, converts the supplied serial data into parallel data. And output.

  Each frame side IC substrate 542, 473b, 473c is mounted with an LED control IC to which serial data and a clock signal input to the relay substrate 89 are supplied in the same manner as the serial-parallel conversion IC. Each control IC is given a unique ID together with each serial-parallel conversion IC, and each LED control IC determines whether the address added to the input serial data matches its own address. If they match, based on the supplied serial data, the LEDs 51, 52, 28b, and 28c provided on the front frame 101 and the LEDs of the top lamp module are turned on / off.

  The serial data lines and clock signal lines connected to each serial-parallel conversion IC and each LED control IC are connected in a bus format on each frame side IC substrate. The serial data lines and clock signal lines connected to each serial-parallel conversion IC and each LED control IC are directly connected from the relay substrate 89.

  Further, in addition to the serial-parallel conversion IC 520, parallel data output from the serial-parallel conversion IC 520 is input to the operation board 508, thereby driving the vibration motor 514a and the wind motor 515a in the vibrator 514. Drive control ICs, and sensor monitoring ICs that detect signals output from the lever switches 510a to 510d, the trigger switch 512a, and the touch sensor 513 provided on the operation lever 600 and output a predetermined detection signal corresponding to the signal input. And a parallel-serial conversion IC to which a detection signal from the sensor monitoring IC is input.

  In the present embodiment, the parallel-serial conversion IC, which is an input IC mounted on the operation board 508, and the effect control microcomputer 81 are connected to the input signal line, the clock signal line, and the input signal via the relay boards 88 and 89. The production control microcomputer 81 outputs an input capture signal to the parallel-serial conversion IC 523 via the relay boards 88 and 89 at a predetermined timing. Then, the parallel-serial conversion IC 523 latches the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d, the trigger switch 512a, and the touch sensor 513 that are output from the sensor monitoring IC based on the input capture signal (latch signal), and relays them. The signal is output to the production control microcomputer 81 via the substrates 88 and 89. That is, the parallel-serial conversion IC converts detection signals input in parallel via the sensor monitoring IC from the lever switches 510a to 510d, the trigger switch 512a, and the touch sensor 513 into serial data and outputs the serial data. Note that the operation base board 508 and the frame button board 509 may be integrated so that a detection signal from the button switch 516a is input to the sensor monitoring IC.

  The serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on the board-side IC boards 98 and 99 and the serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on each frame-side IC board 542, 473b, 473c, 508, 509 are connected via one line of wiring. It is connected. Specifically, the connection through one system of wiring means that the relay boards 88 and 89 are connected in a bus type, and the serial-parallel conversion ICs are connected in a bus type or a daisy chain type. That is. In this embodiment, each serial-parallel conversion IC is connected in a bus type. Thus, in this embodiment, each serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on the board side IC boards 98 and 99 and each serial-parallel mounted on each frame side IC board 542, 473b, 473c, 508, 509 are provided. The IC is connected through a single line of wiring using connectors via relay boards 88 and 89. Therefore, the wiring work between the front frame 101 and the game board 6 can be performed only by attaching / detaching the connector, and the attaching / detaching work between the front frame 101 and the game board 6 can be performed more easily.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on the board side IC substrates 98 and 99, the serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on the frame side IC substrate, the LED control IC,. A common clock signal is input from the effect control microcomputer 81 to the IC. Therefore, it is possible to share the clock signal wiring to the serial-parallel conversion IC, the clock signal wiring to the LED control IC, and the clock signal wiring to the parallel-serial conversion IC. Communication with the side IC board and communication between the effect control means and the frame side IC board can be realized using one channel, respectively, and the number of wirings can be reduced. Also, it is possible to easily synchronize the serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on the board side IC boards 98 and 99, the serial-parallel conversion IC, the LED control IC and the parallel-serial conversion IC mounted on the frame side IC board. In addition, the number of clock signal wirings can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, each serial-parallel conversion IC, each LED control IC,... Is assigned an address (ID) in advance, and the production control microcomputer 81 outputs a control signal converted into serial data. At this time, an address (ID) is added to the serial data and output. The control signal is composed of a command having a fixed length (the number of command bytes (for example, a command of 2 bytes or 3 bytes)), and the bits corresponding to the addresses are different. When serial data is input to each serial-parallel conversion IC and each LED control IC mounted on each IC board, whether or not the address added to the input serial data matches its own address (ID). If it matches, it is converted into parallel data and output, or a voltage is output (energized) to an LED instructed to be turned on based on serial data. If the addresses do not match, parallel data is not output and the LED is not energized. Note that the serial data input to each LED control IC differs in bits other than the bit corresponding to the address depending on the lighting pattern, etc., and thus the LED corresponding to each address emits light in various lighting patterns. It is like that.

  That is, the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the effect control command output from the game control microcomputer 156, and controls the lighting of various LEDs provided on the front frame 101 side. Is output from the serial output circuit 253 by a serial signal method, to which address information that can identify the frame-side serial-parallel conversion circuit is added.

  As described above, when the production control microcomputer 81 outputs the control signal converted into the serial data, the serial control data is added with the address, and the LED control IC mounted on each IC board receives the serial data. Is input, the address added to the input serial data is checked to see if it matches your address, and if it matches, it is converted to parallel data and connected to each connected LED. Since the energization is performed, when a light emitting effect is provided by each LED or the like provided at a location other than the game board 6 in the front frame 101, the variable display device provided on the game board 6 side by the light emission. The production performed at 9 etc. is not obstructed, so the decline in production effect can be prevented and the number of wires in serial is smaller than that in parallel. Since it, wiring is facilitated.

  Here, the structure of the water collection module 71 and the smoke generation module 72 used in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, the water collection module 71 will be described. The water collection module 71 has a function of aggregating moisture in the air to collect water, and supplying the collected water to the water storage tank 114. , Mainly composed of a Peltier element part 111 and a droplet collecting part 112 having a heat exchanger.

  The Peltier element unit 111 includes a Peltier element that generates a low-temperature part when energized, and a cooling unit that cools the heat exchanger provided inside the droplet collection unit 112 by the low-temperature generated by the Peltier element Function as. In addition, as these Peltier elements, the well-known element using the Peltier effect in which a heat | fever transfers from one metal to the other by sending an electric current through the junction part of two types of metals can be used suitably.

  The lower part of the droplet collecting part 112 has a funnel-like shape with an inclined surface toward the outlet provided in the central part, and heat exchange is performed by cooling the heat exchanger with a Peltier element. Water droplets due to moisture in the air attached to the vessel fall from the heat exchanger and are collected at the outlet.

  The outlet and the water storage tank 114 are connected by a connecting pipe 116, and the water collected at the outlet flows into the water storage tank 114 by natural flow and is stored.

  The water storage tank 114 is provided with a water level sensor 113 for detecting the amount of water stored in the water storage tank 114 at a water level position where the stored amount of water becomes a specified amount. The sensor 113 is connected to the smoke control IC 264, and a water detection signal from the water level sensor 113 is output to the smoke control IC 264.

  The smoke control IC 264 starts the replenishment of water by operating the Peltier element unit 111 when water is no longer detected by the water level sensor 113, that is, when the water level drops, and the water level sensor 113 detects water. If this happens, the Peltier element 111 is stopped and the replenishment of water is terminated.

  Therefore, a predetermined amount of water is always stored in the water storage tank 114, and the water stored in the water storage tank 114 is supplied to each smoke generation module 72 and used for generation of steam smoke. .

  In this embodiment, in order to collect water in the air, in addition to using the Peltier element as described above, for example, it is also possible to use a normal dehumidifier using a compressor or the like. However, when these dehumidifiers are used, it is difficult to mount the apparatus on the pachinko machine 1 because the apparatus is large in order to use a compressor or the like. While the Peltier element is transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 and may affect the course of the pachinko ball, the occupied space is small because the Peltier element requires only a small installation space. Therefore, it can be said that it is suitable as a cooling means used in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, as a means of collecting water in the air, there is a method using potassium chloride or calcium chloride, which is a hygroscopic chemical used as a dehumidifying agent, but when these chemicals are used, Since the collected water also contains chemicals, if the water containing these chemicals is steam, the atomizer used to make the steam is corroded or dissolved by the chemical. This is likely to cause problems such as water vapor flow and water flow blocking, and frequent maintenance is required. Since the water does not contain chemicals, it is difficult to cause problems such as corrosion of the atomizer, so it can be said that it is suitable as a cooling means used in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, as a means for collecting water in the air, there is a method of using a porous mineral such as zeolite having fine pores and excellent moisture adsorption ability. When used, in order to remove the adsorbed water from the porous mineral, it is necessary to heat the porous mineral to release the adsorbed water, and to cool and aggregate the released adsorbed water. Because it requires complicated functions such as a part for storing these porous minerals, a mechanism for heating, and a function for cooling and aggregating the released adsorbed water, the apparatus is similar to a cooler using a compressor or the like. It is difficult to reduce the size of the product, and it is difficult to secure the installation space, and it is necessary to absorb the water once on the porous mineral, so it takes time to collect the water. Against Perchi When using elements, the device can be miniaturized and water can be supplied more quickly than when porous minerals are used because water is directly agglomerated without adsorbing water. It can be said that it is suitable as a cooling means used in the pachinko machine 1.

  Next, the smoke generation module 72 used in the present embodiment will be described. The smoke generation module 72 of the present embodiment mainly steams water supplied from the water storage tank 114 as shown in FIG. The atomizing unit 200 includes a cylinder 211 and a pump unit 210 including a piston driving unit that drives a piston 212 in the cylinder 211.

  The atomizing unit 200 is inserted into a cylindrical porous ceramic 203 capable of being impregnated with water and a cylinder of the porous ceramic 203 inside a cylindrical outer case 204 closed at both ends. A coil heater 205 is provided.

  An outer air intake port 201 for taking outside air into the outer cylinder case 204 is provided at an outer peripheral portion that is out of the central portion on the end surface of one end of the outer cylindrical case 204, and the outer cylinder An outflow port 206 through which water vapor smoke generated in the case 204 flows is formed.

  Further, a water inlet 202 is formed in the side surface of the outer cylinder case 204, and water stored in the water storage tank 114 is supplied from the water inlet 202 into the outer cylinder case 204 through the water supply pipe 115. Is done.

  In FIG. 7, the water inlet 202 is described as being formed at an upper position of the outer cylinder case 204 for the sake of space, but actually, the water inlet 202 is located at the lower part of the outer cylinder case 204. It is formed in a position, and water is supplied into the outer cylinder case 204 from the lower side of the outer cylinder case 204.

  That is, the height position of the reference water level of the water stored in the water storage tank 114 (the water level at which the water level sensor 113 is provided) is slightly lower than the central height position of the outer cylinder case 204. By disposing the water storage tank 114 and the smoke generation module 72 in the water, water is naturally supplied into the outer case 204 by the water pressure of the water stored in the water storage tank 114, and the supplied water is porous. By being absorbed and sucked up by the ceramic 203, the porous ceramic 203 around the coil heater 205 is kept sufficiently in a state of containing moisture.

  The coil heater 205 is a water-resistant heater that has no problem even if it is immersed in water by inserting an electric heater into a coiled tube and sealing the end.

  Therefore, when the coil heater 205 is energized to heat the coil heater 205, water vapor is efficiently generated in the inner cylindrical portion of the porous ceramic 203 containing water. The steam smoke generated by the outside air flow flowing from the inlet 201 is sucked out from the outlet 206, so that the steam smoke can be generated efficiently and continuously.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the atomizing means for atomizing water, the water impregnated in the porous ceramic 203 by the coil heater 205 is used to form water vapor. This is preferable because the structure is simple and the size can be easily reduced, so that it can be easily mounted on the pachinko machine 1 with a small installation space. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the water is not limited to this. As an atomizing means for atomizing, other methods, for example, a method of atomizing water by vibrating water with ultrasonic waves may be used. In addition, when water is atomized by these ultrasonic waves, there is a problem that an ultrasonic element and a drive circuit for driving the ultrasonic element are separately required, and it is difficult to reduce the size of the apparatus. In this case, for example, by using a surface acoustic wave element instead of a conventional ultrasonic element and supplying water onto the surface acoustic wave element, the apparatus is directly atomized without storing water, thereby reducing the size of the apparatus. May be used.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the pump unit 210 includes a cylinder 211 and a piston drive unit that drives a piston 212 in the cylinder.

  The cylinder 211 is provided with a connection port 213. By moving the piston 212 in the cylinder 211, air can be sucked into the cylinder from the connection port 213, and the sucked air is pushed out from the connection port 213. Can do.

  The piston 212 is connected to a predetermined position on the outer periphery of the gear rotating disk 223 by a connecting rod 221, and slides in the cylinder according to the rotation of the gear rotating disk 223.

  Gear teeth that can be engaged with a pinion gear provided at the tip of the rotating shaft of the drive motor 225 are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the surface of the gear rotating disk 223 opposite to the surface to which the connecting rod 221 is connected. A hypoid gear is formed by the turntable 223 and the pinion gear. By rotating the gear turntable 223 by the drive motor 225, the piston 212 can be moved back and forth, so that the suction and push-out operations can be performed continuously. It is like that.

  Note that sensors 226 and 227 for detecting the proximity of the connecting portion of the connecting rod 221 are provided on the outer periphery of the gear rotating plate 223 when the piston 212 becomes the bottom dead center and the top dead center as shown in FIG. Since the sensor 226 and 227 are connected to the smoke control IC 264, the smoke control IC 264 starts intake into the piston 212 and exhausts from the piston 212. Is detected and the rotational speed of the drive motor 225 is changed to change the moving speed (low speed) of the piston 212 during intake and the moving speed (high speed) of the piston 212 during exhaust.

  The connection port 213 of the cylinder 211 is connected to the smoke preparation chamber 67 (67a, 67b) via the suction pipe 69 as shown in FIG. Note that the smoke preparation chamber 67 is provided not only in the lead-out portions 62a and 62b of the effect movable bodies 60a and 60b but also in the back side of the discharge ports 45a and 45b.

  A branch portion that branches to the exhaust pipe 215 is formed on the suction pipe 69 in the vicinity of the connection port 213, and an electromagnetic switching valve 214 connected to the smoke control IC 264 is provided at the branch portion. By the electromagnetic switching valve 214, the smoke control IC 264 can control whether the communication path to the connection port 213 is the suction pipe 69 side or the exhaust pipe 215 side.

  On the other hand, the atomization unit 200 is also connected to the corresponding smoke preparation chamber 67 through the introduction pipe 68. That is, the atomization unit 200 and the pump unit 210 are connected via the smoke preparation chamber 67 so as to communicate with each other.

  Here, the smoke preparation chamber 67 of the present embodiment will be described. The smoke preparation chamber 67 is a sealed box, and an introduction port 75 to which an introduction pipe 68 is connected on one side thereof, and the introduction port 75. And a suction port 78 to which the suction pipe 69 is connected, and a transfer port 77 to be connected to the introduction pipe 75 and the suction port 78 and to which the transfer pipe 66 is connected. Yes.

  Reed valves 76 and 78 that are opened and closed by a pressure difference between the inside of the smoke preparation chamber 67 and the inside of the box of the introduction port 75 and the outside of the box of the transfer port 77 are provided. , The reed valve 76 is opened and the reed valve 78 is closed, and the steam smoke generated in the atomization unit 200 is introduced into the smoke preparation chamber 67 through the introduction pipe 68 and exhausted (extruded) by the pump unit 210. At times, the reed valve 76 is closed and the reed valve 78 is opened, and the steam smoke introduced into the smoke preparation chamber 67 is supplied to the variable orifice 65 through the transfer pipe 66 and discharged.

  As described above, in this embodiment, by using the smoke preparation chamber 67, it is possible to reduce the length of the transfer pipe 66 by providing the steam smoke at a position close to the variable orifice 65 and the discharge ports 45a and 45b. Compared to the case where the vapor smoke is directly introduced into the cylinder 211 constituting the pump unit 210 and temporarily discharged without being used without using the smoke preparation chamber 67, the vapor smoke is discharged from the variable orifice 65 or the discharge port 45a, However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the smoke generation module 72 is located at a position close to the discharge ports 45a and 45b, such as the discharge ports 45a and 45b. In the case where it can be arranged, the smoke preparation chamber 67 may not be provided. In this case, the cylinder 211 itself temporarily stores water vapor smoke. It will be applicable to that reservoir.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the steam smoke is discharged from the dragon head, which is the tip of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b, so that the production movable bodies 60a and 60b are not hindered from moving. In order to reduce the length of the transfer pipe 66 connecting the variable orifice 65 provided at the tip of the smoke preparation chamber 67 and the smoke preparation chamber 67 as much as possible, the smoke preparation chamber 67 is provided with the lead-out portions 62a of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the smoke preparation chamber 67 is formed by a plurality of small small smoke preparation chambers, and the plurality of small small smoke preparation chambers are produced. You may make it provide in the inside of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b so that the movement of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b is not hindered.

  Here, the flow until the steam smoke is generated and discharged will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when steam vapor is discharged in the production, preliminary intake is performed as shown in FIG. 8A in order to store the vapor smoke in the smoke preparation chamber 67 in advance.

  In other words, in the production, since the timing at which the steam smoke is discharged is known in advance, the production control microcomputer 81 provides the steam control IC 264 with the steam smoke at the start of the preliminary intake before the time at which the steam smoke is discharged. Outputs a preparation instruction to discharge.

  In response to the output of the preparation instruction, the smoke control IC 264 performs the preliminary intake shown in FIG. 8A and the preliminary exhaust shown in FIG. The smoke preparation chamber 67 can be filled with water vapor smoke without discharging necessary air or water vapor smoke.

  That is, the effect of discharging steam smoke does not always occur continuously, and when a certain amount of time has elapsed since the previous discharge, the steam smoke in the smoke preparation chamber 67 has disappeared, so these It is necessary to remove the air in the smoke preparation chamber 67 and fill the inside of the smoke preparation chamber 67 with steam smoke newly generated by the atomization unit 200.

  For this reason, the smoke control IC 264 first operates the atomization unit 200 to start generation of water vapor smoke, and controls the electromagnetic switching valve 214 so that the suction pipe 69 and the connection port 213 communicate with each other. As shown in FIG. 8A, the drive motor 225 is operated to move the piston 212 in the direction in which the volume in the cylinder 211 increases.

  Thereby, for example, as the air in the smoke preparation chamber 67 in the state where the steam smoke has disappeared is sucked into the cylinder 211 via the suction pipe 69, the reed valve 76 is opened and the atomizing unit 200 is opened. Fresh steam smoke generated in this manner is taken into the smoke preparation chamber 67.

  At this time, if the moving speed of the piston 212 is too high, the air in the smoke preparation chamber 67 is not sucked out well and remains in the smoke preparation chamber 67. Based on the detection of the connecting portion of the connecting rod 221 by the sensor 226, the drive motor is controlled to rotate at a low speed so that the piston 212 moves at a low speed considering the intake resistance based on the diameter and the like.

  When the connecting portion of the connecting rod 221 is detected by the sensor 227, that is, when the piston 212 reaches the bottom dead center, the smoke control IC 264 performs electromagnetic switching so that the exhaust pipe 215 and the connecting port 213 communicate with each other. While controlling the valve 214, as shown in FIG.8 (b), the drive motor 225 is operated and the piston 212 is moved in the direction where the volume in the cylinder 211 reduces.

  Thereby, the air introduced into the cylinder 211 is exhausted through the exhaust pipe 215 without returning to the smoke preparation chamber 67.

  In this case, the rotation speed of the drive motor is controlled to a high speed so that the moving speed of the piston 212 is higher than the moving speed at the time of intake in FIG. The exhaust of the air introduced into the inside is completed.

  Then, by repeating the preliminary intake in FIG. 8A and the preliminary exhaust in FIG. 8B a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the inside of the smoke preparation chamber 67 is freshly generated by the atomization unit 200. In addition to being filled with steam smoke, the inside of the cylinder 211 is also filled with steam smoke.

  The control microcomputer 81 outputs a discharge instruction for discharging water vapor smoke to the smoke control IC 264 when it is time to discharge water vapor smoke.

  In response to this discharge instruction, the smoke control IC 264 performs discharge exhaust as shown in FIG. That is, the electromagnetic switching valve 214 is controlled so that the suction pipe 69 and the connection port 213 communicate with each other, and the volume in the cylinder 211 is reduced by rotating the drive motor 225 at a high speed as shown in FIG. The piston 212 is moved at high speed in the direction.

  As a result, the water vapor smoke introduced into the cylinder 211 flows into the smoke preparation chamber 67 vigorously. As a result, the reed valve 76 is closed and the reed valve 78 is opened, so that the steam smoke in the smoke preparation chamber 67 reaches the variable orifice 65 through the transfer pipe 66 and discharges from the variable orifice 65. 8C, when the sensor 226 detects the connecting portion of the connecting rod 221 in the discharge exhaust of FIG. 8C, the smoke control IC 264 rotates the drive motor 225 at the detection position for a predetermined time when the discharge of water vapor smoke is completed. Hold in a paused state until

  In addition, when it is desired to discharge more steam smoke, instead of controlling the rotation of the drive motor 225 in a temporarily stopped state, the electromagnetic switching valve 214 is controlled so that the exhaust pipe 215 and the connection port 213 are connected. After the drive motor 225 is rotated at a high speed following the high-speed rotation in the discharge exhaust of FIG. 8 (c) so as to communicate with each other, the outside air is introduced into the cylinder 211, and then the electromagnetic switching valve 214 is controlled to control the suction pipe 69. By performing the discharge exhaust of FIG. 8C again so as to communicate with the connection port 213, the steam smoke moved from the cylinder 211 to the smoke preparation chamber 67 in the first-stage discharge exhaust is further reduced. You may make it send out to the variable orifice 65 from the smoke preparation chamber 67, and you may make it discharge.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the electromagnetic switching valve 214 is provided in the suction pipe 69 so that the preliminary intake shown in FIG. 8A and the preliminary exhaust shown in FIG. 65 and the discharge ports 45a and 45b can completely fill the smoke preparation chamber 67 with steam smoke without discharging unnecessary air and steam smoke, and the preliminary intake air in FIG. 8 (a) and FIG. 8 (b). It is preferable to repeatedly perform the preliminary evacuation of the above, because it becomes possible to use the small cylinder 211 having a small capacity compared with the volume of the smoke preparation chamber 67, and the smoke generation module 72 can be miniaturized. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As a configuration in which the electromagnetic switching valve 214 is not provided, the steam smoke is introduced into the smoke preparation chamber 67 by one intake, and is introduced into the smoke preparation chamber 67 by the next exhaust. The It may be out.

  Next, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specific effect example in which these steam smoke is discharged will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, after the variable display on the variable display device 9 is started, the operation notice effect that notifies the possibility that the display result in the variable display will be a big hit based on the operation of the operation lever 600 by the player is a micro for effect control. If determined by the computer 81, as shown in FIG. 9A, for example, a message “Move the V controller (operating lever 600) to level up!” Is displayed, and the discharge ports 45a, The operation lever 600 is noticed by discharging the steam smoke from 45b, and the operation of the operation lever 600 is urged.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the player operates the operation lever 600 (moves left and right and back and forth) as shown in FIG. 9B on the fluctuation display device 9, the level in the level gauge is determined according to the operation. Up.

  Whether or not to make the level gauge reach the highest level is different in the production control microcomputer 81 depending on whether the display result of the variable display finally becomes a big hit or not. It is determined.

  Specifically, it is determined that the highest level is reached with a high probability when the jackpot is finally reached, and the highest level is determined with a low probability when the jackpot is not finally reached.

  Note that whether or not these will ultimately be a big hit is notified in advance from the game control microcomputer 156 of the main board 31 to the effect control microcomputer 81 at the start of the variable display.

  That is, when the big hit is finally reached, the level of the level gauge reaches the highest level by operating the operation lever 600, and when the big hit is not finally reached, the level can be reached even if the operating lever 600 is operated. The frequency that the gauge does not reach the highest level increases.

  Then, when it is determined that the level gauge reaches the maximum level and the level gauge reaches the maximum level by the player operating the operation lever 600, the production control microcomputer 81 is shown in FIG. In this way, the effect movable bodies 60a and 60b are operated to produce the effect of discharging steam smoke from the dragon heads of the effect movable bodies 60a and 60b.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the production control microcomputer 81 temporarily operates the production movable bodies 60a and 60b and puts the stored storage display into the non-display state prior to discharging the vapor smoke. When the discharge is completed, the display of the hold memory display is resumed.

  The temporary storage display is temporarily hidden in this manner, although the storage storage display is not hidden depending on the operation of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b, but is ejected from the production movable bodies 60a and 60b. Since the reserved memory display may be hidden by the steam smoke and the number of reserved memories may be misidentified, the reserved memory display is temporarily hidden during the discharge of steam smoke. It becomes possible to prevent the occurrence of misidentification of numbers.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the production accompanied by the operation of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b in the discharge of steam smoke is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the production movable bodies 60a, Even when only steam vapor is discharged without the operation of 60b, if there is a possibility that the number of reserved memory may be misidentified, the reserved memory display is temporarily hidden while the steam smoke is being discharged. Just do it.

  There are a plurality of discharge patterns as an effect of operating these effect movable bodies 60a, 60b and discharging steam smoke from the dragon heads of the effect movable bodies 60a, 60b. The reliability is different. The reliability is the value of the probability that occurs when the production of the pattern finally becomes a big hit in the total probability that the production of each pattern will occur. The higher the reliability, the larger the chance of winning. The nature will be high.

  These multiple patterns have different reliability depending on which of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b operates. In this embodiment, the production movable body 60b operates rather than the production movable body 60a. The reliability is high, and further, the reliability is higher when both of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b operate.

  When the operation modes of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b are the same, the discharge mode of the steam smoke discharged from the production movable bodies 60a and 60b has a scattering angle as shown in FIG. When the discharge mode is small and the scattering distance is large, as shown in FIG. 6B, the reliability is higher than that in the discharge mode having a large scattering angle and a small scattering distance. A determination table for determining the discharge pattern is set.

  Further, when the operation modes of the production movable bodies 60a and 60b are the same, the reliability varies depending on the type of color that illuminates the steam smoke discharged from the production movable bodies 60a and 60b by the full-color LEDs 64a and 64b. Is set to

  Specifically, the reliability is lowest when the color of the illuminated steam smoke is green, and the reliability is higher when the illuminated steam smoke color is blue than when it is green. A determination table for determining each ejection pattern is set so that the reliability is highest when the color of the steam smoke is red.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the steam smoke already generated in the atomization unit 200 (production gas generator) is temporarily stored in the smoke preparation chamber 67 outside the atomization unit 200 and temporarily stored. Since the generated steam smoke can be quickly pushed out to the variable orifice 65 and the discharge ports 45a and 45b by the pump unit 210 including the cylinder 211, the steam smoke is discharged at an accurate timing suitable for production. Can be made.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the vaporization smoke (water aerosol) can be generated in the atomization unit 200 using the air flow generated by the suction of the pump unit 210 including the cylinder 211, these vapor smoke (water aerosol). It is not necessary to separately provide a device for generating an airflow for generating the air, the suction force of the pump unit 210 including the cylinder 211 can be used efficiently, and the structure of the smoke generation module 72 can be simplified. .

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the pump unit 210 including the cylinder 211, the piston 212 is moved in the direction in which the volume in the cylinder 211 increases from the top dead center to the bottom dead center, which is the operating speed at the time of suction. By controlling the speed to be lower than the moving speed for moving the piston 212 in the direction in which the volume in the cylinder 211 decreases from the bottom dead center to the top dead center, which is the operating speed at the time of extrusion, the suction force is improved. It comes to act on steam smoke, and the suction efficiency can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the provision of the variable orifice 65 makes it possible to change the shape of the steam smoke discharged from the variable orifice 65, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the full color LEDs 64a and 64b are provided in the vicinity of the variable orifice 65 so that the light from the full color LEDs 64a and 64b is emitted toward the steam vapor to be discharged. Since the steam smoke discharged from 65 is illuminated and shines, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the embodiment, by providing the water collection module 71, the smoke generation module 72 can automatically supply water necessary for generation of water vapor smoke without being supplemented artificially. This is preferable because it can save the trouble of replenishing a large number of pachinko machines 1 with water, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the water collection module 71 is not provided. Water necessary for each smoke generation module 72 may be artificially replenished appropriately.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the predetermined gas to discharge is made into steam smoke, this invention is not limited to this, For example, predetermined | prescribed fragrance | flavor, for example, a feeling of uplifting, is stored in the water stored in the water storage tank 114. By adding a fragrance containing an odor that has an effect of arousing odor, or a fragrance containing an odor that has an effect of arousing a sense of relaxation, odorous steam smoke is discharged from the discharge ports 45a and 45b. Alternatively, it may be discharged from the discharge ports 45a and 45b as a gas containing only an odor that is not in a smoke state.

  Moreover, in the said Example, water vapor | steam is illustrated as smoke (aerosol), By doing in this way, fine particles, dust, etc. accumulate in the pachinko machine 1 and the circumference | surroundings of the pachinko machine 1 by discharging smoke. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems in the pachinko machine 1 due to the accumulation of fine particles, dust, and the like. The smoke (aerosol) may include liquid fine particles other than water or solid fine particles.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for one game using a game value including a game medium such as a game ball or a medal. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is completed by deriving the display result to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. Various gaming machines such as a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device may be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6 Game board 9 Fluctuation display apparatus 22a, 22b Dragon drive motor 45a, 45b Discharge port 60a, 60b Movable body 62a, 62b Deriving part 64a, 64b Full color LED
65a, 65b Variable orifices 66a, 66b Transfer pipe 67 Smoke preparation chamber 67a, 67b Smoke preparation chamber 71 Water collection module 72 Smoke generation module 81 Production control microcomputer 111 Peltier element part 114 Water storage tank 200 Atomization unit 204 Outer cylinder Case 205 Coil heater 210 Pump unit 211 Cylinder 223 Gear turntable 225 Drive motor 264 Smoke control IC
600 Operation lever (V controller)

Claims (5)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game using a game medium,
A production gas generator for producing a predetermined production gas;
The production gas is sucked out from the production gas generator and temporarily stored in a predetermined storage section, and the production gas temporarily stored in the storage section is pushed out and discharged to a discharge port connected to the storage section. A cylinder pump;
Having
A gaming machine characterized by that. The production gas generator is:
A cylindrical housing having one end connected to the storage unit;
A heat-resistant impregnated body disposed inside the cylindrical housing and capable of being impregnated with water;
A heating element for vaporizing the water impregnated in the heat-resistant impregnated body by electrical heating;
A water aerosol is generated by the air flow generated by the suction of the cylinder pump,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Control means for controlling the operation speed of the cylinder pump when the production gas is sucked out from the production gas generator and the operation speed of the cylinder pump when the production gas is pushed out from the storage unit to different speeds. Comprising
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The production gas is an aerosol, and the discharge port has shape changing means for changing the shape of the discharge port.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The production gas is an aerosol, and includes illumination means for illuminating the aerosol discharged from the discharge port.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that.

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