JP2009072455A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of taking a large space in each display area.
A pachinko gaming machine is provided with display means on the front side for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information so as to be visible to a player, and houses a control board 100 for controlling the execution of the game inside. A gaming machine including the main body frame 12, which is provided on a side surface portion of the main body frame 12 and includes a speaker 46 that outputs a sound during the execution of the game.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball rolls on a game board on which game nails are planted, and a game ball enters the start opening provided in the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and the lottery result Correspondingly, the special symbol display device performs the variable display and stop display of the identification information (special symbol). When this identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, 777), a game advantageous to the player is performed.

  In these gaming machines, a speaker for outputting sounds such as music and sound effects during the game is provided on the front surface of the housing.

  However, during the game, noise is generated such that the rolling game ball collides with the game nail, and it is difficult to hear the sound output from the speaker.

For this reason, in order to make it easy to hear the output sound, a gaming machine is provided in which the speaker is arranged at the same height as the special symbol display and the player can easily hear the output sound. (Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-271272 A

  However, in these gaming machines, since the speaker is arranged on the front side of the housing, spaces such as a display area for identification information, a display area for effect images, and a light emission display area such as an LED are reduced.

  For this reason, provision of a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area.

  (1) A game equipped with a game machine main body which has a display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information on the front side so as to be visible to the player, and which contains a control means for controlling the execution of the game. A gaming machine comprising a sound output means provided on a side surface of the gaming machine main body and outputting a sound during the execution of the game.

  According to the invention of (1), sound output means (for example, a speaker) is provided on the side surface of the gaming machine main body. Thus, since no sound output means is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine body, for example, a space for each display area such as an identification symbol display or a liquid crystal display device can be provided on the front surface of the gaming machine body. it can. In this manner, a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area can be provided.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), the sound output means is provided on both side surfaces of the gaming machine main body.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), sound output means (for example, a speaker) is provided on both side surfaces of the gaming machine main body. For this reason, since the sound is output from the left and right of the player by the sound output means provided on both side surfaces of the gaming machine body, the player can easily hear the output sound. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area and has a structure that allows a player to easily hear the sound output.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the sound output means is provided at an upper end portion of a side surface portion of the gaming machine main body.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the sound is output from the player's ear by the sound output means provided at the upper end of the side surface of the gaming machine body. This makes it easier for the player to hear the output sound. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area and has a structure that allows a player to easily hear the sound output.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the gaming machine main body is covered with an openable / closable door pivotally attached to a side surface of the gaming machine main body, and the sound output means includes the door A game machine that is provided on the inner surface side of the machine.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the sound output means is provided on the inner surface side of the door that can be freely opened and closed, and the door opens to output sound, Sound can be output near the player. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area and has a structure that allows a player to easily hear the sound output.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while being able to take the space of each display area large, the game machine provided with the structure where a player's output sound is easy to hear can be provided.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Example 1]
[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a top view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally mounted in front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable, and the door 300 is pivotally attached to the side surface of the main body frame 12 so as to be openable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Moreover, the door 300 is for closing the door 11 from the front, and has a key for closing. The door 300 is closed when the store is closed and the key is locked (see FIG. 1A). The door 300 is opened when playing a game (see FIG. 1A). Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the inner surface side of the door 300. Thus, since the speaker is not provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is compared with the conventional gaming machine in which the speaker is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine. For example, a large space for each display area such as the special symbol display 35 or the liquid crystal display device 32 can be provided on the front surface. Thus, the main body frame 12 is an example of a gaming machine main body covered with an openable / closable door pivotally attached to a side surface of the gaming machine main body.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a control board 100, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, the liquid crystal display device 32, and the control board 100. FIG.

  Further, the game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 on the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting area, a game object such as an accessory, or a decoration member can be enlarged. In addition, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The control board 100 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The control board 100 is provided with various circuits such as a main control circuit 60 and a sub control circuit 200 described in FIG.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  The door 300 includes a connecting member 310, an opening / closing part 320, and a panel-type speaker 46 provided inside the opening / closing part 320. The door 300 is pivotally attached to both side surfaces of the main body frame 12 via a connecting member 310 so as to be freely opened and closed. In addition, the opening / closing part 320 of the door 300 is keyed so as not to be opened to a person who performs an illegal act at the time of closing. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 3 (a), when the door 300 is closed at the time of closing the store, a key is placed by a game hall manager or the like. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 3A, the door 300 is opened when playing a game. When the door 300 is opened, sound is output from the left and right of the player 500 by the speakers 46 inside the opening / closing portion 320 of the door 300 provided on both side portions of the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10. Makes it easier to hear the output sound. Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the game hall manager opens the door 11, the game hall manager easily opens the door 12 by rotating the connecting member 310 outward. It becomes possible to make a space to do. For example, when the door 300 is closed when the store is closed, it becomes difficult to open the door 11. For this reason, when the store is closed, the game hall is sneaked, the door 11 is opened, and the illegal operation of replacing the control board 100 itself, the main ROM 68 on the control board 100, etc., or the illegal installation of electronic components on the control board 100 There is an effect of making it difficult to do the act. Thus, the speaker 46 is an example of a sound output unit that is provided on the side surface of the gaming machine main body and outputs a sound during the execution of the game. As described above, the speaker 46 is an example of sound output means provided on both side surfaces of the gaming machine body. As described above, the speaker 46 is an example of sound output means provided on the inner surface side of the door.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the lower left side of the game board 14, the first special symbol display 35a, the normal symbol display 33, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and the number of rounds are displayed. Containers 51a to 51d are provided. Further, on the lower right side of the game board 14, a second special symbol display 35b and special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided.

  The first special symbol display 35a is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, the symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific symbol (for example, a symbol such as “7”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is changed from a normal gaming state to a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. Transition. In this jackpot game state, as will be described later, for example, when a specific symbol is “J” (see FIG. 4), the control is performed so that the big winning device 39 (not shown) is opened. Then, the game ball can be received in the big winning opening (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided below the first special symbol display 35a. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps of red and green, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are displayed by the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “first start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the first start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 4), the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the first special symbol indicator 35a, round number indicators 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each LED, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (2 4th power pattern). ). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  The second special symbol display 35b is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. The symbols are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as second identification information) by turning on / off the 7-segment LED. As a special symbol, when a specific symbol (for example, “7” symbol) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. To do. When this jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the gaming ball can be received by the big winning device 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”. Thus, the second special symbol display 35b is an example of a symbol display device that displays symbols. As described above, the second special symbol display 35b is an example of a second symbol display device that displays the variation of the second symbol based on the passage of the game ball detected by the second start port detecting means. is there.

  Special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided on the right side of the second special symbol display 35b. The special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are used for the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “second start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the second start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5), the special symbol hold lamp 34e is turned on.

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, in the special symbol display 35 (first special symbol display 35a, second special symbol display 35b). An effect image associated with the special symbol to be displayed is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from 0 ”to“ 9 ”are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effects identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode. (For example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, etc.), and with a character image such as “Big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, the game area 15 of the game board 14 includes a first guide rail 30 (30a and 30b), gates 54a and 54b, a stage 55, a plurality of game nails 13, an obstacle 57, and an ordinary electric accessory 48. Game members such as the start port 44, the second start port 25, the big winning device 39, the shutter 40, and the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 are described above. Due to the collision with the obstacle 57, etc., it flows downward toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A stage 55 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided above the stage 55 in the game board 14. A second start port 25 is provided below the stage 55. Under the second start port 25, a normal electric accessory 48 that forms the first start port 44 is provided. Furthermore, a shutter 40 is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms the first start port 44.

  The game ball that has collided with the obstacle 57 flows down along the obstacle 57 from side to side. A ball entrance 57a and a ball entrance 57b are provided on the left and right of the obstacle 57, respectively. Only game balls that have entered the entrance 57a, entrance 57b, and warp route 24 are guided to the stage 55. The stage 55 has a central hole 55a and holes 55b and 55c on both sides of the hole 55a. The game ball guided to the stage 55 enters either the hole 55a or the holes 55b and 55c. The game ball that has entered the hole 55a is returned to the game board 14 from a discharge port 55d formed immediately below the hole 55a via a guide path (not shown). The game balls that have entered the holes 55b and 55c are returned directly to the game board 14.

  As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms the first start port 44 is provided immediately below the discharge port 55d. Further, a second start port 25 is provided at a lower portion of the ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms the first start port 44. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and the first starting port 44 is formed by the pair of blade members. Further, the pair of blade members can be switched to a closed state (a state where it is difficult to enter a ball) or an open state (a state where it is easy to enter a ball) by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 5), and is thus in an open state. In this case, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the first start port 44. Further, in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the first start port 44.

  The first start opening 44 is provided with a first start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the first start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When it is determined that the game ball has won, special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 35a is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 44 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, the first start winning ball sensor 116 is an example of a first start port detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball in the predetermined first area.

  Further, the second start opening 25 is provided with a second start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the second start winning ball sensor 117, it is determined that the game ball has won. When it is determined that the game ball has won, special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display 35b is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol fluctuation display, the special symbol fluctuation display based on the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the fluctuation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  The big winning device 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front) thereof. This shutter 40 is displayed when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 35 (first special symbol indicator 35a, second special symbol indicator 35b), and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. Is driven so as to be in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received. As a result, the special winning device 39 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept game balls.

  Once the grand prize winning device 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 is opened, a predetermined condition (a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) passes, or a predetermined time (for example, The game until the closed state is satisfied by satisfying the condition that the total time in the open state of the special winning device 39 is 30 seconds) is called a round game.

  Further, the special winning device 39 has a special area having the count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through the area, or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Until the time elapses, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the grand prize winning device 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the grand prize winning device 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball, and the shutter 40 driven to the closed state is driven to the open state again until the final round game is reached. Thus, the big prize device 39 is an example of a second big prize device that is provided in the game area and has a movable member that can move between an open state in which game balls can easily pass and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass.

  In this way, the shutter 40 is repeatedly opened and closed during each round game, and when the round game is completed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the shutter 40 remains closed until the next round game is started. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven again to the open state until reaching the final round. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 35a is “7”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 16 and is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 35b. When the symbol is “7”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 16 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 16 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be selected from 1 round to 16 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)).

  Further, when the passage of the game ball is detected by the passage sensor 104 and the passage sensor 105 (see FIG. 5) provided behind the gate 54a and the gate 54b, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 33 is started. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display stops.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade member provided in the ordinary electric accessory 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the first start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is in the open state, the blade member is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first start port 44. In the present embodiment, in the closed state, game balls flowing down from the discharge port 55d of the stage 55 mainly enter the first start port 44. In the open state, in the closed state, in addition to the game balls flowing down from the discharge port 55d of the stage 55, the game balls from the left and right sides of the normal electric accessory 48 can easily enter the first start port 44. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 35a is “7”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 16 and is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 35b. When the symbol is “7”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 16 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 16 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be selected from 1 round to 16 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)).

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the above-described general winning openings 56a to 56d and the specific area and the general area in the large winning device 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is obtained. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the first starting port 44 and the second starting port 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls according to the types of the respective winning ports are placed on the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22. To be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as an auxiliary variable winning device control unit, a winning device selection unit, and a variable winning device control unit.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a special symbol determination that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won by random lottery. Table, special symbol variation pattern determination table, normal symbol determination table, normal symbol variation pattern determination table, probability state determination table, grand prize opening mode table, etc., which are referred to when the normal symbol lottery is won by random lottery Various tables (all not shown) are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, Big winning device winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, big winning opening opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol related to the first starting memory, second Data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the start memory, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize device 39. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big winning device opening number counter indicates the number of times the big winning device is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The big prize device prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize device during one round and passed the count sensor 102.

  When a game ball is won at the first start opening 44, but the change display of the special symbol cannot be executed, the start number of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the first start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  When a game ball is won at the second start opening 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol related to the second start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of a maximum of four special symbol games is suspended due to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 44, and the maximum is achieved by the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 25. The execution of 4 special symbol games is put on hold. For this reason, it becomes possible to secure the number of suspensions of a maximum of eight special symbol games in total.

  When the game ball passes through the count sensor 102 but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol indicates the number of times the reserved normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the firing ball sensor 101, the count sensor 102, the passage sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, a first starting winning ball sensor 116, a second starting winning ball sensor 117, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning device solenoid 120, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The count sensor 102 is provided in a special area in the special winning device 39. The count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a special area in the big winning device 39.

  The passage sensor 104 is provided in the gate 52. The passage sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the gate 52.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The first start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the first start port 44. The first start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the first start port 44.

  The second start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at the second start port 25. The second start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the second start port 25.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the ordinary electric member 48 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade member in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. State or closed state.

  The big prize device solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to put the big prize device 39 into an open state or a closed state.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes devices for launching game balls such as a launching solenoid, a launching ball detection sensor, and a touch sensor. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol reservation lamps 34a to 34h, the normal symbol reservation lamps 50a to 50d, the first special symbol indicator 35a (7 segment LED), the second special symbol. A symbol display 35b (7 segment LED), a normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 for controlling the lamp and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores programs and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the change display of the special symbol. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

[Control of gaming machines]
Control performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the control flow described in this specification is an example, does not limit the present invention, and may be another control flow.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize device 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. When this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, a first special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the first special symbol. The first special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, a second special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the second special symbol. The second special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling a normal symbol. The normal symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the symbol display device. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a port output process. In this process, when the main CPU 66 opens the big prize device 39 based on the special symbol control process of S13, it transmits a control signal to the big prize device solenoid 120. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the output of the effect control command to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22. The sub control circuit 200 that has received these effect control commands controls the effect sound emitted from the speaker 46, the sound effect, the effect image performed in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the like based on the received effect control command. The display of the image is controlled.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a payout signal to be transmitted to the payout device 128 in order to pay out a game ball corresponding to a prize ball counter (for example, a big prize mouth prize ball counter) stored in the main RAM 70. I do. The stored payout signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19, and the payout / firing control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 based on the payout signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number (special hit determination random number), a jackpot symbol random number, a normal hit determination random number, an initial value random number, a round number determination random number, and the like stored in the main RAM 70. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting detection signals from various switches such as the first start winning ball sensor 116. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1510, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

  In step S1520, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1530.

  In step S1530, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1540.

  In step S1540, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 receives various image data such as background image data, effect image data, and fluctuating speed setting image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. And are superimposed on each other and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1550.

  In step S1550, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1560.

  In step S1560, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

[Example 2]
9 and 10 show a second embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a front view of a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a top view of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 10A, in the second embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is a right side portion of the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 (a right side portion of the gaming machine as viewed from the player). ) Is pivotally attached to an openable / closable door 400. When the door 400 is opened by a player or the like, the speaker 46 provided on the inner surface side of the door 400 is exposed, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 10B. For this reason, the speaker 46 is provided on the inner surface side of the door 400 that can be freely opened and closed. When the door 400 opens and outputs a sound, it is possible to output a sound near the player. In addition, in this embodiment, although the door 400 is provided in the right side part of the main body frame 12 of the game machine 10, this invention is not limited to this, The door 400 may be provided in the left side part. Thus, the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 is an example of a gaming machine main body that is covered with an openable / closable door pivotally attached to the side surface of the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10. As described above, the speaker 46 is an example of sound output means provided on the inner surface side of the door.

[Example 3]
FIG. 11 is a front view showing a third embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention. In the third embodiment, the speaker 46 is provided at the upper end portion of the side surface portion of the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10. Since the speaker 46 is provided at the upper end portion of the side surface portion of the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, sound is output from the player's ear, so that the player can easily hear the output sound. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a structure that makes it easy for the player to hear the output sound. In this embodiment, the position of the speaker 46 provided at the upper end of the side surface of the main body frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 is fixed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player's ear A height adjusting means for adjusting the height of the speaker 46 may be provided in accordance with the height. Note that the height adjusting means may be a member that allows the player to arbitrarily adjust the height, such as a pneumatic pump or a hydraulic pump. Thus, the speaker 46 is an example of sound output means provided at the upper end of the side surface of the gaming machine body. Thus, the speaker 46 is an example of sound output means provided at the upper end of the side surface of the gaming machine body.

  Since the electrical configuration and control flow of the gaming machine in the second, third, and fourth embodiments can be applied as they are, the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, sound output means (for example, a speaker) is provided on the side surface of the gaming machine main body. Thus, since no sound output means is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine body, for example, a space for each display area such as an identification symbol display or a liquid crystal display device can be provided on the front surface of the gaming machine body. it can. In this manner, a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area can be provided.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, sound output means (for example, a speaker) is provided on both side portions of the gaming machine main body. For this reason, since the sound is output from the left and right of the player by the sound output means provided on both side surfaces of the gaming machine body, the player can easily hear the output sound. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area and has a structure that allows a player to easily hear the sound output.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the sound is output from the player's ear by the sound output means provided at the upper end of the side surface portion of the gaming machine body, the player can easily hear the output sound. . In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area and has a structure that allows a player to easily hear the sound output.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the sound output means is provided on the inner surface side of the door that can be opened and closed, and the sound can be output near the player by opening the door and outputting the sound. Become. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can take a large space in each display area and has a structure that allows a player to easily hear the sound output.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. In other words, the present invention mainly provides a display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information on the front side so as to be visible to the player, and a control means for controlling the execution of the game inside. A gaming machine comprising a machine main body, comprising a sound output means provided on a side surface of the gaming machine main body and outputting a sound during the execution of the game, the display means The specific configuration of the sound output means and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

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10 Pachinko machine 12 Main frame 14 Game board 15 Game area 46 Speaker 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
70 Main RAM

Claims (4)

Provided on the front side is a display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information so as to be visible to the player,
A gaming machine having a gaming machine body that contains a control means for controlling the execution of the game inside,
A gaming machine comprising sound output means provided on a side surface of the gaming machine main body and outputting a sound during execution of the game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound output means is provided on both side surfaces of the gaming machine main body. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound output means is provided at an upper end portion of a side surface portion of the gaming machine main body. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine body is covered with an openable / closable door pivotally attached to a side surface of the gaming machine body,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound output means is provided on an inner surface side of the door.

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