JP7333110B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an internal lottery is performed when a game ball is received in a starting hole, and an effect image is displayed on, for example, a liquid crystal display based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a big win, a big win game is executed.

In this type of game machine, a screen sheet that switches between a transparent state and a milky white state (opaque state) depending on whether the power is turned on or off is placed in front of the display unit, and laser light is emitted when this screen sheet is in the opaque state. A gaming machine is known to play (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-200478 A

According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by combining image display on the screen sheet and display on the display unit, there is a possibility that a visual impact can be given to the player.

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a game machine capable of increasing interest by performing effects that can give a further visual impact.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such points, and an object thereof is to provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) capable of displaying display related to production;
A movable accessory (for example, a large accessory main body 230) that can be operated based on the result of the lottery;
a movable control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory (for example, a sub CPU 731 for controlling the large accessory main body 230 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360);
display control means (for example, sub CPU 731, rear projector control circuits 735 and 736, etc.) capable of executing control related to the display area;
with
The display control means is
At least information about numbers can be variably displayed, and display information (for example, decorative symbols) indicating that a game result including the information about numbers has been determined is displayed in the movable display area. It can be displayed in an area where visibility is not blocked by the action of the character (for example, the lower rear screen 2904 of the rear screen unit 290),
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is configured to be able to enter a production space (for example, production space 700) formed in front of the display area,
Further, the movable accessory (for example, the large accessory main body portion 230) includes a first movable accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and a second movable accessory (for example, the rear light guide plate 234) that can operate in the production space. 236) and
The movable control means is
When it is decided to operate both the first movable role and the second movable role, the timing to start the operation of the first movable role and the timing to start the operation of the second movable role The variable display starts both of starting each operation with different timing and operating the first movable role object and the second movable role object in different trajectories. It is characterized in that the game can be played without interrupting the information on the numbers until the result of the game is determined after the game is played .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.

1 is an example of a front view showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is an example of an exploded perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is an example of a perspective view showing a rear unit of the pachinko game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a vertical cross-sectional view showing a rear unit of a pachinko game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a perspective view showing a game effect unit of the pachinko game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a front view showing a game effect unit of the pachinko game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a perspective view showing a game effect unit of the pachinko game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which a large accessory unit is attached to a main body frame portion of the game presentation units of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 9 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which a left vertical cover and a right vertical cover, which will be described later, are removed from the main body frame portion shown in FIG. 8 ; It is an example of a perspective view showing a large accessory unit in one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the perspective view which looked at the large accessory unit from the back side in one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of a perspective view of a large-sized accessory body supported by a large-sized accessory support arm. It is an example of the front view of the large-sized accessory main part supported by the large-sized accessory support arm. It is an example of a perspective view of the large accessory main body supported by the large accessory support arm, and is an example of a perspective view when the cover member on the front side of the large accessory main body is removed. It is an example of an exploded perspective view of a large-sized accessory body and a large-sized accessory support arm. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which an LED board is attached to a rear light guide plate; FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the LED substrate is separated from the rear light guide plate; It is an example of an exploded perspective view of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism and the large accessory support arm as viewed from the rear. It is an example of the perspective view when the front side light-guide plate rotation drive mechanism and the rear side light-guide plate rotation drive mechanism are seen from the front. It is an example of the side view which looked at the large accessory main-body part from the right side. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the large-sized accessory main body when the rear light guide plate is at the origin position in the rotation direction; FIG. 10 is a rear view of the main body of the large accessory in a state where the rear light guide plate is rotated from the origin position in the rotation direction. FIG. 10 is a rear view of the main body of the large accessory when the rear light guide plate is at the origin position (uppermost position) in the vertical direction; FIG. 10 is a rear view of the main body of the large accessory when the rear light guide plate is at the lowest position in the vertical direction; FIG. 10 is a front view of the main body of the large accessory, showing a state in which the front light guide plate and the rear light guide plate are operated with respect to the large accessory. It is an exploded perspective view of a large accessory left drive mechanism. FIG. 4 is an example perspective view showing a lock mechanism and its support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of a holding state in which a large accessory support arm is held from below. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a lock mechanism and its support structure in one embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an example of a released state in which a holding state in which a large-sized accessory support arm is held from below is released. 1 is a perspective view showing a rear screen unit according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. It is an example of the perspective view which looked at the cross section which cut the rear screen unit longitudinally from the back. It is a perspective view showing a game panel in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention from diagonally back. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing some of the components of the front door unit in one embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a perspective view showing a front screen unit according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a front screen unit according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. It is an example of a perspective view of a left side decoration accessory. It is an example of the top view of only a decorative lens and an LED board. It is an example of the longitudinal cross-sectional view in the upper part of a front door unit. It is an example of the perspective view when a decorative accessory cover is seen from the front. It is an example of a perspective view when the decorative accessory cover is viewed from the rear. It is an example of the perspective view when an LED board is seen from the front. It is an example of the perspective view when an LED board is seen from the back. It is an example of the front view of a decoration accessory drive mechanism. It is an example of the back view of a decoration accessory drive mechanism. It is an example of a front view of the decorative accessory drive mechanism, showing when the decorative accessory drive mechanism descends to the lowest end. FIG. 4 is a schematic side view showing an example of a mode in which images are projected onto the rear screen unit and the front screen by image light projected from the rear projection device and the front projection device, respectively; It is an example of a block diagram showing a main control circuit. It is a diagram showing a functional flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit random number determination table memorize|stored in the main ROM of the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of the design determination table memorize|stored in the main ROM of the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot kind determination table memorize|stored in the main ROM of the main control circuit. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing by a main CPU; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of system timer interrupt processing by a main CPU; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of switch input detection processing by a main CPU; It is a flow chart which shows an example of the start entrance winning a prize detection processing by main CPU. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variation pattern determination processing by a main CPU; 4 is a flowchart showing an example of main control main processing by a main CPU; It is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol control processing by the main CPU. It is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol storage check processing by the main CPU. It is a flow chart showing an example of a special symbol display time management process by the main CPU. It is a flow chart which shows an example of time saving number of times subtraction processing by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end interval processing by main CPU. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern table setting process by a main CPU; It is a flow chart showing an example of normal symbol control processing by the main CPU. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing by a sub CPU; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing by a sub CPU; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of command transmission processing by a sub CPU; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of message setting processing by a sub CPU; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of direct table registration processing by a sub CPU; FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of message transmission processing by a sub CPU; FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a mode in which images are projected on both the front screen and the rear screen unit; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation in which different images are projected onto the upper rear screen, the intermediate rear screen, and the lower rear screen; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation in which different images are projected on the upper rear screen and the lower rear screen, and images are projected that make it difficult to grasp the boundaries between the screens. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation in which an upper rear screen, an intermediate rear screen, and a lower rear screen constitute one projection plane, and a continuous image is projected onto this one projection plane. FIG. 10 is a front view of the gaming machine showing an example of an effect projected when the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later, is a big win. FIG. 10 is an example of a front view of the game machine showing an example of an effect in which an image emphasizing the large accessory 2 is projected on the front screen and the upper rear screen when the large accessory main body advances into the effect space. FIG. 48 is a modification of FIG. 47, showing an example of a mode in which images are projected onto the rear screen unit and the front screen by image light projected from the rear projection device and the front projection device, respectively;

A gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and design changes can be made as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is an example of a front view showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the pachinko game machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine 1 (see, for example, FIG. 1) capable of performing various games by rolling and flowing game balls as game media in a game area. Description will be made using the form.

In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as "gaming machine 1") (see FIG. 1) is viewed from the player, with the front side being the front side and the back side being the rear side. , defines the front-to-back direction. Also, when viewing the gaming machine 1 from the player, the left-hand side is defined as the left side, and the right-hand side is defined as the right side, thereby defining the left-right direction. Further, the side visible when viewed from the player side is defined as the front side, and the side visible when viewed from the opposite side of the player is defined as the back side.

The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment comprises a rear unit 100, a game effect unit 200, and a front door unit 500, as shown in FIG. Among these, the rear unit 100 is the rearmost, and the rear unit 100, the game effect unit 200, and the front door unit 500 are arranged in order from the rear side to the front side. Each component will be described in detail below.

[1. rear unit]
The configuration of the rear unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a perspective view showing the rear unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an example of a longitudinal sectional view showing the rear unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the rear unit 100 comprises a housing 110 and a rear projection device 120. As shown in FIG.

[1-1. Housing]
The housing 110 is a vertically extending box-shaped member that can accommodate the rear projection device 120 and has an open front side.

[1-2. Rear projection device]
The rear projection device 120 comprises a first rear projector 122 , a second rear projector 124 and a rear mirror 126 .

The first rear projector 122 is a projector arranged in the upper part inside the housing 110 . The first rear projector 122 is arranged so as to project image light forward. Image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto a rear screen unit 290, which will be described later. More specifically, the first rear projector 122 has an upper rear screen 2902 (see, for example, FIG. 29 described later) and an intermediate rear screen 2906 (see, for example, FIG. 29 described later) as a rear screen unit 290 described later. It is arranged so that image light is projected.

It should be noted that there is no particular limitation as to which region of the rear screen unit 290 (see, for example, FIG. 2) the first rear projector 122 is arranged so as to project the image light. It may be arranged so that the image light is projected only toward the rear screen 2902 (for example, see FIG. 29 described later), or it may be arranged so that the image light is projected toward substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290. may be placed.

Second rear projector 124 is a projector arranged below first rear projector 122 in housing 110 . The second rear projector 124 projects image light toward the rear mirror 126, and is arranged so that reflected light reflected by the rear mirror 126 is projected onto a rear screen unit 290, which will be described later. More specifically, the second rear projector 124 emits image light reflected by the rear mirror 126 to a lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29, which will be described later) and an intermediate rear screen 2906 (for example, FIG. 29) of the rear screen unit 290, which will be described later. , see FIG. 29 described later). It should be noted that there is no particular limitation as to which region of the rear screen unit 290 the second rear projector 124 is arranged so as to project the image light. The rear screen unit 290 may be arranged so that the image light is projected toward the entire area of the rear screen unit 290 .

Rear mirror 126 is a member that reflects image light projected from second rear projector 124 toward rear screen unit 290, which will be described later. An image is projected on the rear screen unit 290 by the reflected image light. Rear mirror 126 is arranged below second rear projector 124 .

In this embodiment, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected forward without being reflected, and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 is projected forward by the rear mirror 126. Although it is made to reflect toward, it is not restricted to this. For example, both the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 may be reflected forward by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror). Also, both the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 may be projected forward without being reflected. The image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is reflected forward by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror), and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 is forward without being reflected. You may make it project toward.

[2. Game production unit]
FIG. 5 is an example of a perspective view showing the game presentation unit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an example of a front view showing the game presentation unit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an example of a perspective view showing the game presentation unit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. 5 and 6 also show the game area dividing glass 520 provided in the front door unit 500, but the game area dividing glass 520 is not shown in FIG.

The configuration of the game effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5 to 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game production unit 200 includes a main body frame portion 210, a large accessory unit 220 configured to be operable even though it is a heavy and large accessory, and the rear projection device 120 described above. A game panel having a rear screen unit 290 that projects an image that can be visually recognized from the front by image light projected forward from (the first rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124), and a game area 320 that will be described later. 300. The body frame portion 210 is a vertically long rectangular frame portion, and the large accessory unit 220 , the rear screen unit 290 and the game panel 300 are attached to the body frame portion 210 .

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the size of the game panel 300 is smaller than that of the conventional gaming machine, and the diameter of the later-described gaming area 320 (see FIG. 31, for example) is approximately 300 mm. In addition, a game area dividing glass 520 (see, for example, FIG. 33 described later) is arranged on the front surface of the game panel 300, and the game area dividing glass 520 divides the front side of the game area 320 from other areas. ing.

[2-1. Body frame]
The configuration of the body frame portion 210 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. FIG. 8 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which a large accessory unit 220 is attached to the body frame portion 210 of the game presentation unit 200 (see FIG. 2, for example) of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. is. FIG. 9 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which a left vertical cover 2130 and a right vertical cover 2132, which will be described later, are removed from the body frame portion 210 shown in FIG.

The body frame portion 210 is mainly composed of a body frame 212 , and mounting brackets 214 are attached to the front sides of the upper and lower ends on the left side of the body frame portion 210 . This mounting bracket 214 is a bracket for mounting the front door unit 500 (see FIG. 2, for example), and a hinge is used, for example. In addition, side members 216 are provided on both left and right sides of the large-sized accessory 232 to be described later to block the space between the large-sized accessory 232 and the body frame 212 . However, in FIG. 9, only the side member 216 provided on the left side of the large accessory 232 is illustrated, and illustration of the side member 216 provided on the right side of the large accessory 232 is omitted.

8 and 9, the body frame 212 includes, for example, a left vertical frame 2122, a right vertical frame 2124, an upper horizontal frame 2126, a lower horizontal frame 2128, a left vertical cover 2130, a right vertical By integrally combining the cover 2132 with each other, a rectangular frame shape having a vertical length longer than a horizontal length and an opening in the center is formed. This central opening is used as a performance effect in which the large-sized accessory unit 220 operates based on the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later, or as a performance effect on the rear screen unit 290 (see, for example, FIG. 29) based on the result of the internal lottery. It functions as an effect area in which a display effect in which the image is projected is performed.

The left vertical frame 2122 has a cut-out area on the front side of the upper part, and the cut-out area can accommodate a large accessory left driving mechanism 240, which will be described later.

The right vertical frame 2124 has a cut-out area on the front side of the upper part, and the cut-out area can accommodate a large accessory right driving mechanism 260, which will be described later.

The upper horizontal frame 2126 connects the upper end of the left vertical frame 2122 and the upper end of the right vertical frame 2124, and the lower horizontal frame 2128 connects the lower end of the left vertical frame 2122 and the lower end of the right vertical frame 2124. and

The left vertical cover 2130 covers the front side of the left vertical frame 2122 and closes the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 provided on the upper part of the left vertical frame 2122 from the front side.

The right vertical cover 2132 covers the front side of the right vertical frame 2124 and closes the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 provided on the upper side of the right vertical frame 2124 from the front side.

[2-2. Large Accessory Unit]
The configuration of the large accessory unit 220 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. FIG. 10 is an example of a perspective view showing the large accessory unit 220 in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an example of a perspective view of the large accessory unit 220 in one embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear side.

The large-sized accessory unit 220 includes a large-sized accessory body portion 230 with a sense of weight, a large-sized accessory support arm 238 that is long in the left-right direction and supports the large-sized accessory body portion 230 at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction, and a large-sized accessory body. A large accessory drive mechanism (large accessory left drive mechanism 240, large accessory right drive mechanism 260) that supports the object support arm 238 is provided.

The large accessory left drive mechanism 240 supports the large accessory support arm 238 on the left side of the large accessory support arm 238, and together with the large accessory right drive mechanism 260, the large accessory support arm 238 is used. can move the large accessory 232 up and down. In addition, the large accessory right driving mechanism 260 supports the large accessory support arm 238 on the right side of the large accessory support arm 238, and can move the large accessory support arm 238 up and down. Since the large accessory body portion 230 is supported by the large accessory support arm 238 as described above, the large accessory body portion 230 can be supported by the left large accessory drive mechanism 240 and the right large accessory drive mechanism 260. It is supported and moved up and down.

Motors 2384 and 2392 (for example, see FIG. 23), which are drive sources for light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 (see FIG. 23, for example), are mounted on the front surface of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 on both left and right sides of the large-sized accessory 232 . 14) are provided, and the motors 2384 and 2392 are covered with cover members 2384 and 2386 from the front.

Rollers 280 and 284 that rotate vertically are provided at the upper ends of the cover members 2384 and 2386, respectively. These rollers 280 and 284 are biased forward by a biasing member (not shown). A pair of pressing members 282 and 286 are provided on the left and right sides of the rollers 280 and 284 to press the roller 280, which is urged forward, toward the rear. The pressing members 282 and 286 support the shafts of the rollers 280 and 284 so that the roller surfaces are forward of the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2386 within a certain range.

The front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 face the rear surface of the side member 216 at the upper position. At this time, since the rollers 280 and 286 come into contact with the back surface of the side member 216 (see, for example, FIG. 9), when the large accessory main body 230 descends from the upper position, the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 It is possible to prevent contact with the back surface of the side member 216, and it is possible to smoothly lower the large accessory body portion 230. In addition, the large accessory main body 230 is lowered to a position where the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 and the back surface of the side member 216 do not face each other, and then the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 and the back surface of the side member 216 face each other. When ascending to the position, first, the front surface of the cover member 2384 and the rear surface of the side member 216 are brought into contact with each other. Therefore, contact between the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 and the rear surface of the side member 216 can be prevented, and the large accessory main body 230 can be smoothly raised. In this way, it is possible to realize smooth elevation of the large accessory main body portion 230 .

[2-2-1. Main body of large accessories]
12 and 13, the outline of the configuration of the large accessory main body 230 will be described. FIG. 12 is an example of a perspective view of the large-sized accessory body 230 supported by the large-sized accessory support arm 238. As shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is an example of a front view of the large-sized accessory body 230 supported by the large-sized accessory support arm 238. FIG.

The large accessory main body 230 includes a large accessory 232, a light guide plate (a front light guide plate 234 and a rear light guide plate 236) arranged on the back side of the large accessory 232, and can rotate the light guide plate. Possible rotation drive mechanism (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 capable of rotating the front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 capable of rotating the rear light guide plate 236 (both 19 to be described later)), and light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 (see FIG. 23 to be described later) capable of vertically moving both the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236. ing.

[2-2-1-1. large accessories]
The large accessory 232 is, for example, a light-transmitting member imitating a symbol such as "7", and is attached and fixed to a large accessory support arm 238 extending in the left-right direction. Also, as will be described later, this large-sized accessory 232 is an accessory that can advance forward of the upper rear screen 2902 (see, for example, FIG. 29). , and occupies most of the area of the upper rear screen 2902 that can be visually recognized when viewed from the front. In addition, the large accessory 232 is configured such that the thickness in the front-rear direction of the peripheral edge (peripheral portion) 2322 (see FIG. 15 described later) is larger than the thickness of the game panel 300 described later so as to create a sense of weight. However, inside thereof, a housing space 2324 (see FIG. 15 described later) that can house a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see FIG. 15 described later) for rotating the front light guide plate 234 is formed. In addition, the rear side surface of the large accessory 232 is a flat plane.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 (especially FIG. 15), the front light guide plate 234 is a plate-like member having a shape substantially similar to the shape of the large accessory 232 when viewed from the front. It is arranged so as to face the plane. In addition, the front light guide plate 234 has a size that protrudes slightly outward from the peripheral edge of the large accessory 232 over substantially the entire circumference of the peripheral edge. Although the details will be described later, the front light guide plate 234 is rotated by a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see, for example, FIG. 19) and vertically driven by light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 on the back of the large accessory 232 . It is configured to be able to do both. As a result, when viewed from the front, the rotary movement by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the light guide plate up-down drive mechanism 2340 are arranged so as to face the large accessory 232 close to the back of the large accessory 232 . 239, 270 (see, for example, FIG. 23) can be visualized.

14 is an example of a perspective view of the large-sized accessory body 230 supported by the large-sized accessory support arm 238, and a cover member 2382 on the front side of the large-sized accessory body 230 (for example, see FIG. 12). ) is an example of a perspective view when removing. FIG. 15 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the large accessory body portion 230 and the large accessory support arm 238 .

[2-2-1-2. Light guide plate]
The light guide plates (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a state in which the LED substrate 237 is attached to the rear light guide plate 236. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state in which the LED substrate 237 is separated from the rear light guide plate 236. FIG.

Since the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are substantially the same in shape and size, description of the front light guide plate 234 will be omitted, and only the rear light guide plate 236 will be described.

Like the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236 is a plate-like member having a shape substantially similar to the shape of the large accessory 232 when viewed from the front. 236 is located behind. In addition, the rear light guide plate 236 has a size that protrudes slightly outward from the peripheral edge of the large accessory 232 over substantially the entire circumference (see FIG. 13, for example). The rear light guide plate 236 can be rotated by a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 described later and vertically moved by light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 described later. is configured to allow As a result, when viewed from the front, the large accessory 232 is arranged to face the front light guide plate 234 in close proximity to the front light guide plate 234 in front view, and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 rotates and moves the light guide plate up and down. The movement combined with the vertical movement by the mechanisms 239 and 270 can be visually recognized.

Although the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have substantially the same shape and size, they may be slightly different in shape, and at least one of them is larger than the other as long as it can be visually recognized when operated. may

In addition, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are driven by different driving mechanisms for rotational motion (the front light guide plate 234 is driven by a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see, for example, FIG. 15), and the rear light guide plate 236 is driven by The rear side light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 (see, for example, FIG. 15) is used, but the vertical movement is performed by the same drive mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 (see, for example, FIG. 23).

Also, the number of light guide plates arranged on the back of the large accessory 232 does not necessarily have to be two (the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) as in the present embodiment, and may be one. However, it may be three or more.

An opening 2361 is formed in the rear light guide plate 236 . The LED substrate 237 is fitted into the opening 2361 so that light is transmitted along the surface of the rear light guide plate 236 from the inside of the opening 2361 . The LED board 237 fitted in the opening 2361 is sandwiched between a pressing plate 2375 on the front side and a pressing plate 2376 on the back side.

A plurality of LEDs 2372 are provided on the LED board 237 along the periphery of the LED board 237 . In the example shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of LEDs 2372 are provided at approximately equal intervals around the entire circumference of the LED substrate 237 . When the LEDs 2372 emit light with the LED substrate 237 fitted in the opening 2361 of the rear light guide plate 236 , the light is emitted along the surface of the rear light guide plate 236 from the entire inner periphery of the opening 2361 toward the outside in the radial direction. transmits light, and the rear light guide plate 236 emits surface light.

The front light guide plate 234 is also formed with an opening in the same manner as the rear light guide plate 236. Although not shown, light is emitted from the inside of the opening along the surface of the front light guide plate 234 through the opening. The LED substrate is fitted so as to transmit light.

An opening 2374 is formed in the LED substrate 237 . The opening 2374 is formed to have a size that allows the rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360 to be inserted therethrough. Specifically, when the LED board 237 (rear light guide plate 236) makes a predetermined movement combining rotation and vertical movement with respect to the large accessory 232, the opening 2374 is formed between the LED board 237 and the rear guide plate 237. The size is such that it does not interfere with the light plate rotation driving mechanism 2360 . The same applies to the LED substrates fitted into the openings of the front light guide plate 234 .

[2-2-1-3. Light guide plate rotation drive mechanism]
The light guide plate rotation drive mechanism (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG. FIG. 18 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 and the large accessory support arm 238 as seen from the rear. FIG. 19 is an example of a perspective view of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 when viewed from the front. FIG. 20 is an example of a side view of the large accessory main body 230 viewed from the right side. FIG. 21 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 when the rear light guide plate 236 is at the origin position in the rotation direction.

The front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are different in the light guide plate to be driven, but have substantially the same structure and operation. Description is omitted, and only the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 will be described.

The rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360 is a mechanism for rotating the rear light guide plate 236 with respect to the large accessory 232 .

As shown in FIGS. 18, 19 and 21, the rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360 includes a driving mechanism mounting plate 23601, a driving motor 23602 (see FIG. 21), and the rotational force of the driving motor 23602 is transmitted. and each driven gear (first driven gear 23606, second driven gear 23608, third driven gear 23610, fourth driven gear 23612, fifth driven gear 23614 , sixth driven gear 23616), a link connection gear 23622 to which the rotational force of the second driven gear 23608 is transmitted, a link member 23620 coaxially connected to the link connection gear 23622, and the rotational force of the sixth driven gear 23616 and a link member 23630 coaxially connected to the link connection gear 23632 .

The drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 is a plate-shaped member for mounting various members constituting the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, and the large accessory support arm 238 is attached to the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 (for example, the figure to be described later). 24) so that it can move up and down. The light guide plate vertical driving mechanism 239 will be described later. A guide plate 2707 described later extends leftward from the left end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601, and a guide plate 2397 described later extends rightward from the right end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601. deferred.

A drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21) is, for example, a stepping motor, and is fixed to the front surface of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 . 21, the illustration of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 is omitted for the sake of convenience so that the members mounted on the front side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 can be seen.

The drive gear 23604 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21), and is arranged on the rear side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 .

The first driven gear 23606 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the drive gear 23604 . The second driven gear 23608 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the first driven gear 23606 . The third driven gear 23610 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the second driven gear 23608 . The fourth driven gear 23612 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the third driven gear 23610 . The fifth driven gear 23614 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the fourth driven gear 23612 . The sixth driven gear 23616 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the fifth driven gear 23614 .

The link connection gear 23622 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the second driven gear 23608 .

One end of the link member 23620 is coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23622 on the right side of the rear light guide plate 236 in front view, and the other end is rotatable toward the front side of the rear light guide plate 236. installed. One end of the link member 23630 is coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23632 on the left side of the rear light guide plate 236 in front view, and the other end is rotatable toward the rear surface of the rear light guide plate 236. installed.

The link connection gear 23632 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 while meshing with the sixth driven gear 23616 .

The link member 23630 is arranged on the front side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 with one end of the link member 23630 coaxially connected to the link connection gear 23632 .

19, a drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to which various members constituting the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are mounted, and a drive mechanism to which various members constituting the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 are mounted. The mounting plate 23401 is integrally formed so as to face each other with a predetermined space therebetween.

As shown in FIG. 15, a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism is provided in a predetermined space between a drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 to which the rear light guide plate 236 is attached and a drive mechanism attachment plate 23401 to which the front light guide plate 234 is attached. 2340, a drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21) as a drive source for the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 are arranged. . At this time, the drive motor 23402 that is the drive source for the front light guide plate 234 and the drive motor 23602 that is the drive source for the rear light guide plate 236 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction and substantially on the same plane. After the drive motors 23402 and 23602 are arranged in the predetermined space, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 are openings formed in the light guide plates 234 and 236 (specifically, LED substrates). 2344 and 2374 are attached and integrated. The driving mechanism mounting plate 23401 and the front light guide plate 234 are connected by link members 23420 and 23440, and the driving mechanism mounting plate 23601 and the rear light guide plate 236 are connected by link members 23620 and 23630 (for example, FIG. 19). ).

In this way, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23401, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 are installed. are configured integrally. Since a part integrally configured in this way is housed in the housing space 2324 of the large accessory 232, the size in the depth direction occupied by the light guide plate rotation driving mechanisms 2340 and 2360 can be suppressed. , the front side light guide plate 234 and the rear side light guide plate 236 can be brought close to each other to make it compact.

Further, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is arranged on the front side of the front light guide plate 234 and partly accommodated in the accommodation space 2324 described above, while the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 is arranged on the rear side. It is arranged on the rear side of the light guide plate 236 . That is, the front light guide plate 234 is driven by a front light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2340 arranged forward of the front light guide plate 234 , while the rear light guide plate 236 is driven by the front light guide plate 236 . It is driven by a rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360 arranged on the rear side. Moreover, part of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is housed in the housing space 2340 . Therefore, the flat surface on the rear side of the large accessory 232 and the front light guide plate 234 can be closely opposed to each other. A front light guide plate 234 and a rear light guide plate 236 can be operated behind 232 .

(Explanation of the operation of the rear light guide plate by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism)
Movement of rear light guide plate 236 by rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22 . FIG. 22 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 in a state in which the rear light guide plate 236 has been moved from the origin position in the rotation direction by rotational movement.

When the drive motor 23602 rotates, the drive gear 23604, the first driven gear 23606, the second driven gear 23608, the third driven gear 23610, the fourth driven gear 23612, the fifth driven gear 23614, and the sixth driven gear are driven along with the rotation. 23616, link connection gear 23622 and link connection gear 23632 rotate. When the link connection gear 23622 rotates, the link member 23620 rotates around one end of the link member 23620 coaxially connected to the link connection gear 23622 . Further, when the link connection gear 23632 rotates, the link member 23630 rotates about one end of the link member 23630 coaxially connected to the link connection gear 23632 as the center of rotation. When the drive motor 23602 rotates, the link member 23620 and the link member 23630 rotate synchronously, and the rear light guide plate 236 can be rotated.

Here, as described above, the large accessory 232 is fixedly attached to the large accessory support arm 238 . Although not shown in FIG. 21, the driving mechanism mounting plate 23601 to which the rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360 is mounted is mounted on the large accessory support arm 238 as described above. Therefore, when the link members 23620 and 23630 are rotated by driving the drive motor 23602, the rear light guide plate 236 rotates with respect to the large accessory 232 (see, for example, FIG. 121) as shown in FIG. becomes. As a result, it is possible to make the large-sized accessory 232 look larger than its actual size, and even if the large-sized accessory 232 is stationary with respect to the large-sized accessory support arm 238, it is difficult to see whether the large-sized accessory 232 is moving. can be shown as

The front light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2340 rotates the front light guide plate 234 with respect to the large accessory 232 . The operation of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is the same as that of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, so the explanation of the operation is omitted.

The movement of the front light guide plate 234 by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is the same as the movement of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360. When the 23402 rotates, each driven gear, each link connecting gear, and each link member rotate with the rotation, and the front light guide plate 234 rotates with respect to the large accessories 232 .

However, in the present embodiment, when the conditions for starting driving the light guide plates (the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are established (for example, it is decided to advance the large accessory main body 230 into the production space 700 described later). ), the sub CPU 731, which will be described later, differentiates the timing to start driving the front light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2340 and the timing to start driving the rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360, thereby driving the respective mechanisms. Start. Specifically, the sub CPU 731 first starts driving the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of driving the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the sub CPU 731 rotates the rear light guide plate. The drive of the rotation drive mechanism 2360 is started. Here, since the rotational movement of the front light guide plate 234 by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rotational movement of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are performed in the same manner, the front light guide plate 234 is the same as that of the rear light guide plate 236 .

In addition, the drive motors 23402 and 23602 rotate at approximately the same rotational speed, and the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 have the same reduction ratio. Therefore, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate at substantially the same speed with a predetermined phase difference so that the rear light guide plate 236 follows the front light guide plate 234 that is arranged in close proximity. It will happen. In other words, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate at substantially the same speed while drawing substantially the same trajectory with a predetermined time difference.

In this embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate while drawing substantially the same trajectory, but this is not necessarily the case, and the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have different trajectories. may be rotated to draw Further, the movements of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are not limited to rotational movements. The timing to start driving the front light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2340 and the timing to start driving the rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360 may be substantially the same. Further, the timing for starting the drive of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the timing for starting the drive of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 may be substantially the same, and the rotation speed may be changed.

By the way, the vertical movements of the light guide plates 234 and 236 are both performed by the same drive mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270). Moreover, as described above, both the light guide plates 234 and 236 are configured to emit surface light. For this reason, the light guide plates 234 and 236, while emitting light from the surface, perform a combined motion of rotating at substantially the same speed while drawing substantially the same trajectory with a predetermined phase difference and vertical motion of moving up and down at the same speed. It will be a performance to perform. As a result, not only can the large-sized accessory 232 appear larger than its actual size, but the thickness can be made compact, and the entire large-sized accessory body 230 can perform an impactful presentation.

[2-2-1-4. Light guide plate vertical drive mechanism]
The light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. FIG. 23 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 when the light guide plates 234 and 236 are at the origin positions (uppermost positions) in the vertical direction. FIG. 24 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 when the light guide plates 234 and 236 are at the lowermost positions in the vertical direction. 23 and 24, the light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 are attached to the large character object support arm 238. A cover member (no reference numeral) is provided on the rear side of the vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 . However, in FIGS. 23 and 24, for convenience of explanation, illustration of the cover member is omitted so that the light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 can be visually recognized.

The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 is a mechanism for vertically reciprocating the light guide plates 234 and 236 on the left side in rear view (left side in FIG. 23). The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 is a mechanism for vertically reciprocating the light guide plates 234 and 236 on the right side in rear view (right side in FIG. 23). The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 differ in whether the light guide plates 234 and 236 are operated on the left side or the right side when viewed from the back, but the configurations and operations are substantially the same. Therefore, the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described below, and the detailed description of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 will be omitted.

The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 includes a drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14), a drive gear 2393, a first driven gear 2394, a second driven gear 2395, a third driven gear 2396, and a guide plate 2397. , and guides 2398 .

As shown in FIG. 14, the drive motor 2392 is a stepping motor, and is arranged on the front side of the large-sized accessory 232 on the right side of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 .

The drive gear 2393 is a gear that is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14), and when the drive motor 2392 rotates, this rotational force is transmitted.

The first driven gear 2394 is arranged in mesh with the driving gear 2393, the second driven gear 2395 is arranged in mesh with the first driven gear 2394, and the third driven gear 2396 is located in mesh with the second driven gear. 2395 are arranged in mesh.

A link portion 23960 extending radially outward is formed on the third driven gear 2396 . A boss 23961 is provided at the tip of the link portion 23960 . Therefore, when the third driven gear 2396 rotates, the boss 23961 rotates around the center of the third driven gear 2396 as a base point.

As described above, the guide plate 2397 integrally extends rightward from the right end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 . A long hole 23970 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the guide plate 2397 . The above-described boss 23961 is slidably arranged in this long hole 23970 . Further, the guide plate 2397 is formed with a guide hole 2399 (see FIG. 18, for example) into which the guide 2398 is inserted.

The guide 2398 is a vertically elongated rod-shaped member provided on the large accessory support arm 238, and inserted into the guide hole 2399 as described above. The guide 2398 and the guide hole 2399 are slidable so that the guide plate 2397 can be vertically moved by driving the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 .

(Description of the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism)
The vertical movement of the light guide plates 234 and 236 with respect to the large accessory support arm 238 (that is, the large accessory 232) can be realized by synchronously driving the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270. However, since the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 are substantially the same, the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described here, and the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 will be described. Description is omitted.

When the drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14) rotates, the first driven gear 2394, the second driven gear 2395, and the third driven gear 2396 rotate along with the rotation. As the third driven gear 2396 rotates, the boss 23961 provided at the tip of the link portion 23960 revolves around the rotation center of the third driven gear 2396 and slides in the elongated hole 23970. . Along with this sliding, a force acts to move the guide plate 2397 in the vertical direction, and the guide hole 2399 slides with respect to the guide 2398, thereby moving the guide plate 2397 in the vertical direction. Here, as described above, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23401, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate. 236 are integrally configured. Therefore, when the guide plate 2397 integrally formed with the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 operates vertically, the guide plate 2397, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601, the front side light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 move. Then, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 are vertically operated as a unit.

As described above, since the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 operates in synchronization with the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239, the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 drive the front side light guide plate 234 and the rear side light guide plate 234. The light guide plate 236 can be vertically reciprocated with respect to the large accessory support arm 238 . Since the large accessory 232 is attached and fixed to the large accessory support arm 238, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are vertically moved by the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270. Then, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 move vertically with respect to the large accessories 232, as shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a front view of the large-sized accessory body 230 and shows a state in which the light guide plates 234 and 236 operate with respect to the large-sized accessory 232. FIG.

[2-2-2. Large Accessory Drive Mechanism]
With reference to FIG. 26, the large-sized accessory drive mechanism (large-sized accessory left drive mechanism 240, large-sized accessory right drive mechanism 260) will be described. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240. FIG.

Note that the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 differ in whether the large accessory support arm 238 is supported on the left side or the right side, but the structures and operations are substantially the same. Since they are the same, the description of the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 will be omitted, and only the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 will be described.

The left driving mechanism 240 for large-sized accessory includes a left driving mechanism mounting base member 241 to which various members constituting the left driving mechanism for large-sized accessory 240 are attached, a driving motor 242 as a driving source, and an output shaft of the driving motor 242. A drive gear 243 that is coaxially connected to transmit the rotational force of a drive motor 242, a ball screw 245 that transmits the rotational force of the drive gear 243, and when the ball screw 245 rotates, it moves in the vertical direction and a large accessory. A pedestal 252 that supports a support arm 238 (see, for example, FIG. 25) from below; An arm support guide 247 for preventing the large role object support arm 238 from falling, an arm support groove member 254 for supporting the arm support guide 247, a guide support portion 248 for supporting the guide 246, and a large role object support arm 238. It has a lock mechanism 250 that is held from below and a lock mechanism support portion 249 that supports the lock mechanism 250 .

[2-2-2-1. Various members such as drive mechanism mounting base member]
As shown in FIG. 26, the left driving mechanism mounting base member 241 is a rectangular member extending in the vertical direction, and is a cutout region ( For example, see FIG. 9).

The drive motor 242 is, for example, a stepping motor. The drive gear 243 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 242 . A driven gear (not shown) is a gear that meshes with the drive motor 242 .

The ball screw 245 rotates in connection with a driven gear (not shown). The ball screw 245 is configured by screwing together a male threaded member 2450 and a female threaded member 2451 . The female threaded member 2451 moves vertically as the male threaded member 2450 rotates.

A pedestal 252 on which the large accessory support arm 238 can be placed is attached and fixed to the female screw member 2451 . A large accessory support arm 238 is placed on the pedestal 252 via an elastic cushioning member 256 (see, for example, FIG. 10 or 11) while maintaining a degree of freedom without being fixed upward. ing. Therefore, when the female screw member 2451 moves vertically, the large-sized accessory main body 230 moves vertically via the large-sized accessory support arm 238 accordingly.

The guide support portion 248 is fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 . The guide support portion 248 supports the guide 246 and also supports the male screw member 2450 rotatably. Also, the lock mechanism support portion 249 is fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 via the guide support portion 248 .

The arm support guide 247 is slidably inserted into a guide hole formed in an arm support groove member 254 provided in the large accessory support arm 238 (see FIG. 11, for example). By inserting the arm support guide 247 into the guide hole formed in the arm support groove member 254, the movement of the large accessory support arm 238 in the front-rear direction is restricted. This prevents the large accessory support arm 238 from dropping off from the base 252 .

The guide 246 is slidably inserted through a guide hole formed in the female screw member 2451 . The guide 246 guides the vertical movement of the female screw member 2451 .

Here, as described above, the large accessory support arm 238 (see, for example, FIG. 10) is supported in the front-rear direction by the arm support guide 247 described above, but is fixed in the vertical direction by screws or the like. Since it is simply placed on the pedestal 252, the degree of freedom in the upward direction is large. In this embodiment, as described above, the large accessory main body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is supported by the left large accessory drive mechanism 240 and the right large accessory drive mechanism 260. Therefore, if the lifting speed by the left drive mechanism 240 and the right drive mechanism 260 of the large accessory do not match, not only can the lift be performed smoothly, but in some cases the lift cannot be performed. In particular, since the large accessory main body 230 of the present embodiment is large and heavy, this tendency is conspicuous. A discrepancy between the ascending/descending speed by the left driving mechanism 240 and the ascending/descending speed by the right driving mechanism 260 for the large-sized accessory can be caused by a trifle such as a foreign matter being caught. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is placed on the pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed upward on the left and right sides so as to increase the degree of freedom in the upward direction. ing. Therefore, even if the ascending/descending speed by the large accessory left driving mechanism 240 and the ascending/descending speed by the large accessory right driving mechanism 260 do not necessarily match, it is possible to maintain smooth ascending/descending as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the large-sized accessory body portion 230, and it is possible to execute a role product presentation that can give a large impact.

In the present embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is placed on the pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed upward on both the left and right sides, but it is not necessarily limited to this, and the degree of freedom in the upward direction can be increased. Even if only one of the left side and the right side is large, smooth elevation can be maintained within a certain range.

Also, in this embodiment, the large-sized accessory support arm 238 is placed on the pedestal 252 (that is, the large-sized accessory support arm 238 is supported by the pedestal 252 from below). The accessory support arm 238 may be suspended and supported upward to increase the degree of freedom in the downward direction.

In addition, as described above, the large accessory support arm 238 (see, for example, FIG. 10) of the present embodiment is only placed on the pedestal 252 in the vertical direction. Occasionally, the large accessory support arm 238 may lack stability. That is, when the large accessory support arm 238 is raised and lowered, it may not slide smoothly between the guide 246 and the guide hole formed in the female screw member, or the guide formed in the arm support guide 247 and the arm support groove member 254 may not slide smoothly. There is a risk that it will not slide smoothly between the holes.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to suppress the instability of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 when the large-sized accessory support arm 238 is raised and lowered, a tension applying member 258 that applies tension to the large-sized accessory support arm 238 on the left side and a large-sized accessory support arm 258 are provided. and a tensioning member 278 (see, eg, FIG. 10) that tensions the arm 238 on the right side. Although the tension applying member 258 and the tension applying member 278 are attached at different positions in the left-right direction, they have the same configuration and function. are omitted.

The tension applying member 258 includes a rotating member (not shown) that can rotate about its axis, a metal ribbon-like member (not shown) whose one end is fixedly attached to the axis of this rotating member, and this ribbon. and a biasing member (not shown) that biases the rotating member so that the shaped member is coiled around the axis. The other end of the ribbon-shaped member is attached to the large accessory support arm 238 .

The tension imparting member 258 is attached and fixed to the lock mechanism support portion 249 so as to rotate vertically when viewed from the front. Since the lock mechanism support portion 249 is fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 via the guide support portion 248 as described above, the tension applying member 258 is also fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241. Become. When the large accessory support arm 238 moves up and down, the large accessory support arm 238 moves relative to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241. Therefore, when the large accessory support arm 238 moves downward, the tension applying member 258 exerts tension in the opposite direction (upward). Similarly, since the tension applying member 278 also exerts tension in the opposite direction, it is possible to suppress the instability of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 when the large-sized accessory support arm 238 is raised and lowered, and the large-sized accessory support arm 238 can be smoothly moved. It is possible to move up and down easily.

In addition, since the tension applying members 258 and 278 exert an upward force on the large-sized accessory support arm 238, when the large-sized accessory support arm 238 is moved upward, the upward movement is suppressed. It also has a function to assist. This makes it even more. Smooth upward movement of the large accessory supporting arm 238 can be made possible.

[2-2-2-2. lock mechanism]
The configuration and operation of lock mechanism 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. FIG. 27 is an example of a perspective view showing a lock mechanism and its support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of a holding state in which the large accessory support arm 238 is held from below. FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing a lock mechanism and its support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of a released state in which the holding state of holding the large-sized accessory support arm 238 from below is released. .

The lock mechanism 250 is attached and fixed to the left drive mechanism attachment base member 241 (see FIG. 26, for example) via a lock mechanism support portion 249 and a guide support portion 248 (both see FIG. 26, for example).

As shown in FIG. 27, the lock mechanism 250 holds the large accessory main body 230 from below through the large accessory support arm 238, thereby holding the large accessory main body 230 upward. can be maintained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, when the holding mode is released, the lock mechanism 250 is configured so as not to interfere with the large accessory main body 230 when the large accessory main body 230 moves downward. , retreats from the downward movement trajectory (orbit) of the large accessory main body 230 . At this time, it is configured to retract by rotational motion rather than by sliding against the lower surface of the large accessory support arm 238 .

Specifically, the lock mechanism 250 includes a lock mechanism mounting base member 2502 (see, for example, FIG. 26), a lock motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26), a lock drive gear 2506, and a lock driven gear 2508. , a pin 25082 , a cylindrical roller 2510 , a slider 2512 , a stopper 2514 and a stopper support shaft 2516 .

The lock mechanism mounting base member 2502 is fixed to the lock mechanism support portion 249 (see FIG. 26, for example). A locking motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26) is a stepping motor and is fixed to the locking mechanism mounting base member 2502 . The locking drive gear 2506 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the locking motor 2504 . The lock driven gear 2508 is a gear that meshes with the lock drive gear 2506 .

The pin 25082 is cylindrical and protrudes from the locking driven gear 2508 . Cylindrical roller 2510 is a member that is provided so as to cover the outer periphery of pin 25082 and is rotatably provided on the outer peripheral surface of pin 25802 .

The slider 2512 converts the rotational force from the locking motor 2504 into vertical force and transmits it to the stopper 2514 .

The slider 2512 has a pin insertion hole 25122 through which the pin 25082 is inserted, and a lock rack 25124 .

The stopper 2514 is a member bent in a substantially L shape. A support hole 25142 is formed at one end of the stopper 2514 , and a stopper support shaft 2516 is inserted through the support hole 25142 . The stopper 2514 is rotatably attached to the lock mechanism attachment base member 2502 via a stopper support shaft 2516 . A lock pinion 25144 is formed at the one end of the stopper 2514 . The locking pinion 25144 meshes with the locking rack 25124 of the slider 2512 .

(Explanation of the operation of the lock mechanism)
The operation of lock mechanism 250 will be described. When the locking motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26) is rotated, the locking drive gear 2506 rotates, and the locking driven gear 2508 also rotates. As the locking driven gear 2508 rotates, the pin 25082 rotates. When the pin 25082 rotates, the pin 25082 slides in the pin insertion hole 25122 of the slider 2512 and the slider 2512 moves vertically. When the slider 2512 moves vertically, the stopper 2514 rotates. By this rotation, the slider 2512 is placed in a holding state in which the large accessory support arm 238 is held from below (see, for example, FIG. 27) and in a release state in which the holding state of the large accessory support arm 238 is released (for example, in FIG. 28) can be selectively taken.

In this way, by enabling the large-sized accessory support arm 238 to be held from below, even if the large-sized accessory support arm 238 (large-sized accessory 232) is increased in size and weight, the large-sized accessory support arm 238 can be held. 238 can be prevented from falling naturally due to the action of gravity, it is possible to execute a role product presentation that gives a large impact by the enlarged large size role product 232.例文帳に追加

By the way, when supporting and holding the large-sized accessory support arm 238 from below, such holding is performed by sliding the lock mechanism 250 against the lower surface of the large-sized accessory main body 230 (large-sized accessory support arm 238). If you try to release it by pressing, a considerable amount of force is required due to the weight of the large accessory body portion 230 . In this respect, according to the present embodiment, the holding state and the releasing state can be switched by rotating the lock mechanism 250 without sliding. The lock mechanism 250 can be switched from the holding mode to the released state with respect to the lower surface of the 230 .

[2-3. rear screen unit]
The configuration of the rear screen unit 290 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a rear screen unit in one embodiment of the invention.

Rear screen unit 290 comprises an upper rear screen 2902 , a lower rear screen 2904 and an intermediate rear screen 2906 .

As described above, an image is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 by image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 (see FIG. 3, for example). An image is projected onto the lower rear screen 2904 by the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 (see FIG. 3, for example) although it is reflected by the rear mirror 126 (see FIG. 3, for example). An image is projected onto the intermediate rear screen 2906 by both the image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 . The image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected forward from the second rear projector 124 also include images reflected by reflecting members (for example, mirrors).

In this way, the rear screen unit 290 projects an image using image light projected from a plurality of rear projectors (the first rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124 (both of which are shown in FIG. 3, for example)). While minimizing the distance between the rear screen unit 290 and the rear projector, a clear image can be projected onto the rear screen unit 290 over a wide area.

On the intermediate rear screen 2906, only the image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 may be projected, or only the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 may be projected. The image may be projected according to the smell.

Also, the number of projectors that project image light toward the rear screen unit 290 is one if a clear image can be projected over a wide area without increasing the distance between the rear screen unit 290 and the rear projectors more than necessary. or three or more if there is no problem in terms of installation space and cost.

The upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are each formed in, for example, a substantially rectangular shape. The upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are displaced from each other in the front-rear direction and arranged substantially in the vertical direction. More specifically, the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged so that the upper rear screen 2902 is located on the rear side of the lower rear screen 2904 so that they do not overlap when viewed from the front. ing. As a result, while forming a space in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904), both the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 can be viewed from the front. can be seen by sight.

A space formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904) can be used as an effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) in which various effects are performed. In the present embodiment, the above-described heavy large accessory main body 230 (see, for example, FIG. 8) is held above (for example, the rear position of the decorative accessory 560, which will be described later), and the internal lottery, which will be described later, is held. Based on the result, the large-sized accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large-sized accessory right drive mechanism 260 (see, for example, FIG. 10) are driven under the control of the sub CPU 731 (see, for example, FIG. 48) to be described later, and the large-sized accessory is driven. The body portion 230 (see FIG. 10, for example) is advanced into the above space.

Also, the intermediate rear screen 2906 is arranged to fill the gap between the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 and the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906 are connected by, for example, a transparent connecting member 2908, and the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen are connected. 2906 are connected. FIG. 30 is an example of a perspective view of a longitudinal cross-section of the rear screen unit 290 viewed from the rear. The lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are joined at their end surfaces without using the connecting member 2908, but the present invention is not limited to this. may be connected by a member similar to the transparent connecting member 2908 described above.

The intermediate rear screen 2906 slopes upward from the front to the rear. Therefore, the image projected on the intermediate rear screen 2906 can also be viewed from the front. Thus, the rear screen unit 290 has one surface formed by the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and functions as one projected area capable of projecting a continuous image. It is possible to project an image with a sense of depth while

In this way, the rear screen unit 290 allows the area in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904) to function as a production space 700 (see, for example, FIG. 47 described later), while displaying continuous images over a wide area. It is possible to project to a different production area, and it is possible to execute a new production that has never existed before.

Note that even if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are shifted in the front-rear direction, the intermediate rear screen 2906 is not necessarily an essential component. For example, if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are shifted in the front-rear direction so as not to create a gap when viewed from the front, a continuous image can be projected onto the rear screen unit 290 . However, the player can see such continuous video. However, depending on the angle at which the rear screen unit 290 is viewed, there is a possibility that the above-mentioned gaps can be seen and the continuous image cannot be seen.

Further, even if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are shifted in the front-rear direction, one of the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 can be bent to be curved and the other screen. By connecting them, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a gap between the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 without using the intermediate rear screen 2906 .

Also, in the present embodiment, the upper rear screen 2902 is arranged to be positioned on the rear side of the lower rear screen 2904, but this is not restrictive. For example, the upper rear screen 2902 may be positioned in front of the lower rear screen 2904 to create a performance space in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (below the upper rear screen 2902). . In addition, instead of dividing the screen vertically, it is divided horizontally, and either one of the left rear screen and the right screen is arranged behind the other screen, and the front of the one screen ( A performance space may be created on the side of the other screen.

Further, the rear screen unit 290 is composed of a plurality of members such as the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906, but a member that can be bent or curved is used to form a single member. may be configured.

[2-4. Game panel]
The configuration of the game panel 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing a game panel 300 in one embodiment of the invention.

The game panel 300 is arranged in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (see FIG. 29, for example). Therefore, the aforementioned effect space 700 (see, for example, FIG. 47 described later) is positioned above the game panel 300 .

The game panel 300 in this embodiment is made of a rectangular transparent member, and is configured so that a game ball as a game medium shot from a shooting handle 588 (see, for example, FIG. 32), which will be described later, can flow down. It has a circular game area 320 . The game area 320 is defined by rails 310 . In addition, the game area 320 is provided with various accessories (eg, center accessory) and various reception openings (eg, start opening, big winning opening, passage gate), and guide nails are planted. A symbol rendering area 330 is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 320 . That is, the pattern effect is performed in the pattern effect area 330 by projecting the pattern effect onto the lower rear screen 2904 (see FIG. 29, for example) at the position corresponding to the symbol effect area 330 .

Various accessories including rails provided in the game area 320 and various reception openings are arranged so that images projected on a lower rear screen 2904 (for example, see FIG. 29) arranged behind the game panel 300 can be visually recognized. In addition, it is preferably composed of a colorless and transparent member. Then, when it is desired to make the player pay attention to the game in the game area 320 rather than the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904, the control by the sub-CPU (see, for example, FIG. 48) causes various colorless and transparent accessories and various reception ports to be displayed. By projecting, for example, a colored image along the various accessories and the various reception openings at the corresponding positions, the various accessories and the various reception openings may be easily visually recognized. As a result, when the performance projected on the lower rear screen 2904 is more important than the game in the game area 320, an image capable of erasing the presence of various accessories and reception openings is projected, When the game in the game area 320 is more important than the performance projected on the side rear screen 2904, it is preferable to project an image that gives a sense of presence of various accessories and various reception openings.

Various accessories including the rail 310 provided in the game area 320 and various reception openings are not greatly different from various accessories and various reception openings provided in the game area of a general pachinko machine, so illustration thereof is omitted. The control in which an internal lottery is carried out and the game progresses based on the winning of the game ball in the starting hole will be described later.

Here, the positional relationship between the game panel 300 and the lower rear screen 2904 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 31. FIG. In the game panel 300, the peripheral edge along the upper side is the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904 (lower side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)) and the front view. Almost match. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the boundary (connection) between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 . However, whether or not the peripheral edge along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the connection portion (the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) are substantially on the same straight line in front view is It also changes depending on the viewing angle from the front. Therefore, when the player is seated facing the game machine 1, the peripheral edge along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the connecting portion are configured to be substantially on the same straight line from the player's line of sight. preferably. For example, even if the player's line of sight looking at the upper side of the game panel 300 (the line connecting the player's eyes and the upper side of the game panel 300) is substantially horizontal while the player is seated facing the gaming machine. For example, it is sufficient that the peripheral edge portion along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the connection portion are substantially on the same straight line in the substantially horizontal direction.

In addition, in the front view, the peripheral edge along the upper side of the game panel 300 is the connecting portion between the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 (the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)). You may make it match|coincide substantially.

Also, the game panel 300 may be arranged in front of the upper rear screen 2902 instead of being arranged in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (see FIG. 29, for example). In this case, the peripheral edge along the lower side of the game panel 300 is the connecting portion between the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 (the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)) and the front view. It can be made to substantially match or substantially match the connecting portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the intermediate rear screen 2906 (the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904)) in a front view. preferable.

Since the game panel 300 of the present embodiment is made of, for example, a transparent resin member, the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 can be viewed from the front through the game panel 300 . Therefore, the player can see the game balls flowing down the game area 320, the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 including the lower rear screen 2904 located behind the game panel 300, and the front of the upper rear screen 2902 ( In the production space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) above the game panel 300 and the lower rear screen 2904, for example, all of the movable production by the large accessory main body 230 can be visually recognized from the front. It is possible to provide a new game machine that has never existed before.

The rail 310 includes an annular outer rail 312 and an inner rail 314 arranged along the outer rail 312 inside the outer rail 312 . When a shooting handle 588 described later (see, for example, FIG. 32) is operated, the game ball is shot by a shooting device (not shown), passes between the outer rail 312 and the inner rail 314, and enters the game area 320. driven into. When the game ball hit toward the game area 320 in this way wins a start opening arranged in the game area 320, an internal lottery, which will be described later, is performed. A pattern effect based on the result of the internal lottery is directed from the rear projection device 120 to the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) so that it is projected onto the lower rear screen 2904 corresponding to the pattern effect area 330. image light is projected.

[3. front door unit]
The configuration of the front door unit 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door unit 500 according to one embodiment of the present invention is seen obliquely from the front. FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing the front door unit 500 in one embodiment of the present invention as viewed obliquely from behind.

The front door unit 500 includes a front screen unit 510 , various members (game area dividing glass 520 , spacer 522 , holding frame 540 ), and front decoration frame 550 .

[3-1. front screen unit]
The configuration of the front screen unit 510 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. FIG. FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view showing some of the components of the front door unit 500 in one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the front screen 512 in one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the front screen unit 510 in one embodiment of the invention.

As shown in FIG. 34, the front screen unit 510 includes a front screen 512 and a front screen holding plate 514. As shown in FIG. When image light is projected from the front toward the rear, the front screen 512 functions as a projection target member on which an image is projected by the projected image light, and the rear of the front screen 512 can also be visually recognized. It is a light transmissive projection target member that can be used.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to project an image as an effect onto the front screen 512 using image light projected from a front projection device 600 (see FIG. 39, for example), which will be described later.

However, as long as it can be seen through the rear (for example, transmissive liquid crystal, etc.), it is not necessarily limited to the one on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the projector.

Behind the front screen 512 are the game panel 300 (see, for example, FIG. 31) and the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29). It is a member to be projected. Therefore, the player can simultaneously view not only the effects projected on the front screen 512 but also the game balls flowing down the game area 320 of the game panel 300 and the effects projected on the lower rear screen 2904. .

As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the front screen 512 has a mesh sheet 5124 attached to substantially the entire area of the front surface of the front panel 5122, thereby forming a light-transmissive projection target member. function as

The area where the mesh sheet 5124 is attached to the front panel 5122 is not limited to substantially the entire area. good. The area of the front panel 5122 to which the mesh sheet 5124 is attached becomes the projection area onto which the image light projected from the front projection device 600 projects an image.

Further, the surface on which the mesh sheet 5124 is attached to the front panel 5122 is not limited to the front surface, and may be the rear surface.

The material of the front panel 5122 is not particularly limited as long as it is a transparent plate-like member, and examples thereof include a glass plate and a synthetic resin plate (for example, a polycarbonate plate and an acrylic plate).

The mesh sheet 5124 is a sheet having minute meshes (gaps between meshes), and is a sheet that can reflect light on the meshes and allow light to pass through the meshes. As the mesh sheet 5124, for example, a mesh sheet used for screen doors (for example, Amid sheet) can be used. This mesh sheet can change the light transmittance by changing the ratio of the mesh area that reflects light and the mesh area that allows light to pass through.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the light transmittance is highest in the upper area of the front screen 512 and gradually decreases toward the lower area. That is, the sharpness (gradation) of the image projected on the front screen 512 is highest in the upper area, and appears as a gradation that gradually decreases toward the lower area. That is, the image projected on the front screen 512 appears sharply in the upper area near the line of sight of the player, and the sharpness drops in the lower area where the game panel 300 is arranged. Therefore, while visually recognizing the image projected on the front screen 512, a game ball flowing down the game area 320 (see, for example, FIG. 31) of the game panel 300 or an image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 (for example, described later) You can also see the image that imitates the liquid crystal display area of , and the image of the pattern fluctuation effect based on the result of the internal lottery described later), and it is possible to execute unprecedented effects.

The front screen pressing member 514 is a frame-shaped member into which the front screen 512 can be fitted, and is held by the holding frame 540 of the front door unit 500 with the front screen 512 fitted therein.

Instead of the net-like sheet 5124, the sheet attached to the front panel 5122 is a sheet in which a plurality of minute dot-like light-shielding members are arranged in a plane at minute intervals (hereinafter referred to as a "dot-like sheet"). ) may be adopted. When light is projected toward the dot-shaped sheet, the dot-shaped sheet reflects the light on the dot-shaped light shielding members and allows the light to pass through the gaps between the light shielding members. This dot-shaped sheet can change the light transmittance by changing the ratio of the light-reflecting area and the light-transmitting area.

In this embodiment, the mesh sheet 5124 or the dot sheet attached to the front panel 5122 is used as a light-transmissive projection target member. 512 (for example, the image projected on the rear screen unit 290, the character effect by the large character object 232, the game area 320 where the game balls flow down, etc.) can be visually recognized from the front. , mesh sheet 5124 or dot sheet need not be attached to the front panel 5122 . For example, if the net-like sheet 5124 or the dot-like sheet can be supported so that projected image light can be projected, the supported net-like sheet 5124 or the dot-like sheet can be used without being attached to the front panel 5122. It can function as a light-transmissive projection target member. Moreover, the method is not limited to attaching the mesh sheet 5124 or the dot-like sheet to the front panel 5122. For example, the front panel 5122 is directly processed so that a mesh-like or dot-like pattern is formed on the surface of the front panel 5122. You may make it Further, the shape of the surface of the front panel 5122 is not limited to a net shape or a dot shape, and even if smoke processing is performed to reduce the transparency of the front panel 5122, it can function as a light-transmissive projection target member. be able to.

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the game area 320 of the game panel 300 and various effects (display effects projected on the front panel 5122, display effects projected on the rear screen unit 290, , and a performance performed in the performance space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904 and the game panel 300). , can be simultaneously viewed from the front.

In addition, in this embodiment, the large-sized accessory main body 230 advances between the image projected on the front panel 5122 and the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902, which is an unprecedented new accessory. It is possible to perform the production.

[3-2. Various parts of the front door unit]
Referring to FIG. 34, various members (game area dividing glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540) of front door unit 500 described above will be described. FIG. 34 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the above various members (game area dividing glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540) and front screen unit 510. As shown in FIG.

The game area partitioning glass 520 is a member arranged in front of the game panel 300 (see FIG. 7, for example), and is a member that partitions the game area 320 (see FIG. 31, for example) from the external space. The game area dividing glass 520 is configured by a transparent plate-like member (for example, a glass plate or a resin member).

The spacer 522 is interposed between the game area dividing glass 520 and the game panel 300 (see, for example, FIG. 7), and the game area 320 between the game area dividing glass 520 and the game panel 300 (see, for example, FIG. 31). ) is a member that secures a certain space so that game balls can flow down. The spacer 522 is formed in a U shape with an open top.

The holding frame 540 is a frame-shaped member that holds the front screen unit 510 , the game area partition glass 520 and the spacers 522 . A recess for accommodating these members is formed on the rear surface side of the holding frame 540 . An opening window 5402 is formed in the holding frame 540 . Through this opening window 5402 , the player can see the image projected on the front screen unit 510 . An opening window corresponding to the opening window 5402 is also formed in the front decorative frame 550. The opening window formed in the front decorative frame 550 and the opening window 5402 formed in the holding frame 540 allow the front door to be opened. An open window 5002 (see, eg, FIG. 32) of the unit 500 is configured.

Also, on the rear side of the holding frame 540, metal fittings 214 (see, for example, FIG. 8) provided at the upper and lower ends of the left side of the main body frame 212 (see, for example, FIG. 8) are provided at positions corresponding to the metal fittings. 542 (see, eg, FIG. 33) is provided. This metal fitting 542 is a hinge member interposed between the holding frame 540 and the main body frame 212 and engaged with the mounting metal fitting 214 to attach the holding frame 540 to the main body frame 212 . The front door unit 500 (holding frame 540 ) can be rotated with respect to the body frame 212 via the mounting bracket 214 and the bracket 542 .

[3-3. front frame]
As shown in FIG. 32, the front decoration frame 550 includes a front door frame 552, side decorations (right side decoration 580, left side decoration 586), a firing handle 588, and a reservoir 590. , a decorative accessory 560, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 (see, for example, FIG. 39) capable of moving the decorative accessory 560 in the vertical direction, and a front projection device 600 (see, for example, FIG. 39). I have.

[3-3-1. front door frame]
The front door frame 552 is a substantially rectangular frame, and includes an upper frame, a lower frame, a left frame and a right frame. The thickness of each of the left frame and the right frame in the front-rear direction gradually increases upward from the center in the vertical direction, and an overhanging portion 5520 having the maximum thickness at the upper end is formed. A decorative accessory 560 and a front projection device 600 (see FIG. 39, for example) are arranged on the projecting portion 5520 .

[3-3-2. side decoration]
A right side decoration accessory 580 is provided on the right side of the front decoration frame 550 when viewed from the front, and a left side decoration accessory 586 is provided on the left side of the front decoration frame 550 when viewed from the front. The right side decoration accessory 580 has a right side upper decoration accessory 582 and a right side lower decoration accessory 584 .

The form of the right side decoration accessory 582 is not particularly limited, but in the example shown in FIG. 32, for example, the left side of a flapping eagle is three-dimensionally modeled. The eagle on the right side top decoration 582 and the snake decoration 5866 on the left side decoration 586 (see FIG. 37, for example) are arranged in such a manner that they are glaring at each other.

The form of the right side undergarment accessory 584 is not particularly limited, but for example, in the example shown in FIG. It is supposed to be curved to the left while protruding forward.

As shown in FIG. 37, the left side decorative accessory 586 includes a decorative lens 5862, a transparent cover member 5864 that covers the decorative lens 5862 from the outside, and a three-dimensional snake coiled around the transparent cover member 5864. has a snake decoration 5866 and an LED substrate 5868. A storage section 590 is arranged below the left side decoration accessory 586 . 37 is an example of a perspective view of the left side decoration accessory 586. As shown in FIG.

Now, with reference to FIG. 38, the lens effect of the decorative lens 5862 described above will be described. FIG. 38 is an example of a plan view of only the decorative lens 5862 and the LED substrate 5868. FIG. Note that the uppermost surface of the decorative lens 5862 is a flat surface, and this flat surface is hatched with shadows for convenience of explanation.

The decorative lens 5862 has a vertically long shape (see FIG. 37) and has a diamond-cut back side. The decorative lens 5862 is attached to the LED board 5868 by a rod-shaped support member 5872 extending in the front-rear direction so that the LED arrangement surface 58680 of the LED board 5868 arranged on the rear side faces the diamond-cut side. It is A large number of LEDs 5870 are arranged on the LED arrangement surface 58680 of the LED substrate 5868 so as to emit light forward, facing substantially the entire back side of the decorative lens 5862 .

The reason why the back side of the decorative lens 5862 is diamond-cut is to diffuse the light emitted from the LED 5870 by diamond-cutting. Therefore, the back side of the decorative lens 5862 does not necessarily have to be diamond-cut as long as the light emitted from the LED 5870 can be diffused.

Also, the decorative lens 5862 has a wavy shape on the left surface. For example, taking the cross section shown in FIG. 37 as an example, the left surface of the decorative lens 5862 has points A, B, C, and D as vertices of the convex portion that expands to the outermost side (left side). exists. A concave portion is formed between the vertex of one convex portion and the adjacent convex portion. In the recess between points A and B, the point a is the apex of the recess that is recessed to the innermost side (to the right). In addition, in the recess between the points B and C, the point b is the apex of the recess that is recessed to the innermost side (right side). Similarly, in the recess between points C and D, the point c is the apex of the recess that is recessed to the innermost side (to the right). The light diffused by the diamond cut and traveling through the decorative lens 5862 is condensed at points a, b, and c. Due to such a light gathering effect, even if the light source is only the LED 5870, it appears to the player that there are light sources at the points a, b and c in addition to the LED 5870. becomes possible.

In the present embodiment, three condensing points, i.e., points a, b, and c, are used as condensing points in the decorative lens 5862, but the number of condensing points is not limited to this.

[3-3-3. Launch handle]
As shown in FIG. 32, firing handle 588 is secured to the lower right side of front door frame 552 . The shooting handle 588 is electrically connected to a game ball shooting device (not shown), and when the shooting handle 588 is rotated, the shooting handle 588 shoots from the game ball shooting device toward the game area 320 (see, for example, FIG. 31). A game ball is shot. The shooting intensity of the game ball toward the game area 320 is determined according to the operation amount of the shooting handle.

[3-3-4. Reservoir]
The storage part 590 is arranged on the left side of the front door frame 552 and below the left side decoration accessory 586 . The storage section 590 is configured to store game balls.

[3-3-5. decorative accessories]
The configuration of the decorative accessory 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 45. FIG. FIG. 39 is an example of a longitudinal sectional view of the upper portion of the front door unit 500. As shown in FIG. 40 is an example of a perspective view of the decorative accessory cover 562 viewed from the front, and FIG. 41 is an example of a perspective view of the decorative accessory cover 562 viewed from the rear. FIG. 42 is an example of a perspective view of the LED board 564 viewed from the front. FIG. 43 is an example of a perspective view of the LED board 564 as seen from the rear. FIG. 44 is an example of a front view of the decoration accessory drive mechanism 570. FIG. It should be noted that the position of the decoration accessory drive mechanism 570 shown in FIG. 44 is the origin position (top end position). FIG. 45 is an example of a rear view of the decoration accessory drive mechanism 570. As shown in FIG.

The decorative accessory 560 includes a front decorative accessory cover 562 (see FIG. 41) and an LED board 564 (see FIG. 42) fixedly attached to the decorative accessory cover 562 on the back of the decorative accessory cover 562. , and LEDs 566 (see FIG. 42) arranged substantially uniformly over the entire front surface of the LED substrate 564 . The decoration accessory 560 is positioned in front of the front projection device 600, which will be described later.

[3-3-5-1. Decorative accessory cover]
The decorative accessory cover 562 is made of a light-transmissive material, and is decorated with a predetermined logo or the like (see FIGS. 40 and 41).

As shown in FIG. 41, a light diffusing portion 5622 is formed on the rear surface of the decorative accessory cover 562 . The light diffusing portion 5622 is a portion capable of diffusing light when it is irradiated, and is formed with a surface having a predetermined uneven shape.

[3-3-5-2. LED substrate]
As shown in FIG. 42, the LED board 564 is a board on which LEDs 566 are arranged on the front side, and is arranged on the back side of the decorative accessory cover 562 (see FIG. 40, for example). In addition, the LED board 564 does not protrude from the decorative accessory cover 562 when viewed from the front, but has a size that allows the decorative accessory cover 562 to emit light almost entirely. The LEDs 566 may be single color LEDs or full color RGB type LEDs.

As shown in FIG. 43, a plurality of bosses 568 are formed on the rear surface of the LED board 564 . These bosses 568 are bosses for fixing the LED board 564 to a decoration accessory driving mechanism 570 which will be described later. By screwing screws into these bosses 568, the LED board 564 can be fixed to the decoration accessory driving mechanism 570 (see FIG. 44, for example).

[3-3-5-3. Decoration Accessory Drive Mechanism]
As shown in FIG. 39, the decoration accessory driving mechanism 570 is arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 above the front door frame 552 (more specifically, on the rear side of the LED board 564 (see, for example, FIG. 43)). be done. The decoration accessory drive mechanism 570 vertically moves only the LED board 564 between the front projection device 600 and the LED board 564 while maintaining the position of the front projection device 600 . When the LED board 564 moves vertically, the entire decorative accessory 560 including the frontmost decorative accessory cover 562 (for example, see FIG. 42) moves vertically.

Of the front projection device 600 and the LED board 564, only the LED board 564 is vertically moved by the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 when a clear image is projected on the front screen 512 (front projection (If the position of the device 600 changes, the image projected on the front screen 512 may be out of focus.) It is for

As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 includes a substantially rectangular base plate 5702 elongated in the left-right direction, a left drive mechanism 5703, a right drive mechanism 5723, and a decorative accessory mounting hole 5745. , and fixing holes 5744 .

The left driving mechanism 5703 is a mechanism for vertically moving the left side of the LED board 564 (see, for example, FIG. 42) in front view, and includes a left slider 5704, an extension 5706, a guide hole 5708, a guide 5710, It comprises a motor 5712 , a drive gear 5714 , a first driven gear 5716 , a second driven gear 5718 , a third driven gear 5720 and an optical sensor 5722 .

The left slider 5704 is guided by a guide 5710 so as to slide vertically.

The extending portion 5706 is a portion that extends leftward from the left side surface of the left slider 5704 . An elongated guide hole 5708 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the extending portion 5706 .

Guide 5710 is fixed to the front surface of base plate 5702 and arranged to extend vertically on the left side of base plate 5702 . The guide 5710 supports the left slider 5704 so as to be vertically slidable.

The motor 5712 is a stepping motor and is fixed to the left side portion of the rear surface of the base plate 5702 when viewed from the front.

The drive gear 5714 is a gear that is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the motor 5712 and is arranged on the front side of the base plate 5702 .

The first driven gear 5716 meshes with the drive gear 5714 and is arranged on the front side of the base plate 5702 .

The second driven gear 5718 meshes with the first driven gear 5716 and is arranged on the front side of the base plate 5702 . A detection piece 57182 is formed on the second driven gear 5718 . The detection piece 57182 is a portion detectable by the optical sensor 5722 . The detection piece 57182 is provided at a position that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722 when the left slider 5704 reaches the top position of the vertical movement range.

The third driven gear 5720 meshes with the second driven gear 5718 and is arranged on the front side of the base plate 5702 . A boss 57202 is formed to protrude from the third driven gear 5720 . The boss 57202 is inserted through the guide hole 5708 and is slidable on the inner peripheral surface of the guide hole 5708 .

The optical sensor 5722 is a sensor that detects the detection piece 57182 . As described above, the detection piece 57182 is provided at a position that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722 when the left slider 5704 reaches the top position of the vertical movement range. The origin position of the LED board 564 (that is, the decorative accessory 560) is when the left slider 5704 is at the highest position in the vertical movement range.

Spring 5746 is an extension coil spring. The spring 5746 is arranged along the vertical direction on the front side of the base plate 5702 . The upper end of the spring 5746 is fixed to the upper end of the base plate 5702 and the lower end of the spring 5746 is fixed to the lower end of the left slider 5704 . The spring 5746 exerts an elastic force in a direction that pulls the left slider 5704 upward.

The right drive mechanism 5723 and the left drive mechanism 5703 are provided as a pair in the left-right direction, and are mechanisms for moving the right side of the LED board 564 in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. The right drive mechanism 5723 includes a right slider 5724, an extension 5726, a guide hole 5728, a guide 5730, a motor 5732, a drive gear 5734, a first driven gear 5736, a second driven gear 5738, and a second driven gear 5738. 3 driven gear 5740 and optical sensor 5742 .

The components of the right drive mechanism 5723 work in the same manner as the components of the left drive mechanism 5703, although there is a difference in whether the LED board 564 is vertically moved on the left side or the right side. Therefore, detailed description of each component of the right drive mechanism 5723 is omitted.

(Description of the operation of the left drive mechanism)
44 and 46, the operation of left drive mechanism 5703 will be described. FIG. 46 is an example of a front view of the decoration accessory drive mechanism 570, and shows the LED board 564 (that is, the decoration accessory 560) shown in FIG. 42 described above descending to the lowest end.

The left driving mechanism 5703 operates in synchronization with the right driving mechanism 5723 to vertically move the LED substrate 564 (see FIG. 42, for example). The right drive mechanism 5723 has the same operating principle as the left drive mechanism 5703, although the direction of rotation of the motor 5740 when vertically moving the LED board 564 is opposite to the direction of rotation of the motor 5720 of the left drive mechanism 5703. Therefore, the explanation is omitted.

When the motor 5712 of the left driving mechanism 5703 rotates, the driving gear 5714, the first driven gear 5716, the second driven gear 5718, and the third driven gear 5720 rotate in sequence. When the third driven gear 5720 rotates, the boss 57202 rotates around the center of the third driven gear 5720 as a base point. When the boss 57202 rotates with the center of the third driven gear 5720 as a base point, the boss 57202 slides in the guide hole 5708 in the left-right direction and moves up and down. As the boss 57202 moves up and down, the left slider 5704 moves up and down along the guide 5710 .

By driving the left driving mechanism 5703 and the right driving mechanism 5723 in this manner, the LED board 564 can be moved vertically, and the decorative accessory cover 562 can be moved vertically. The left driving mechanism 5703 and the right driving mechanism 5723 are driven based on the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later. That is, the role effect in which the decorative accessory 560 operates downward (the role effect in which the decorative accessory 560 advances toward the front position of the front screen 512 on which the image is projected) is based on the result of the internal lottery. is done.

[3-3-6. Front projection device]
The front projection device 600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 47. FIG. FIG. 47 is a schematic side view showing an example of a mode in which images are projected onto rear screen unit 290 and front screen 512 by image light projected from rear projection device 120 and front projection device 600, respectively. be. Since FIG. 47 is a schematic diagram, there are some differences from the actual ones, such as the installation angles of the projectors 122, 126, and 622, for example.

The front projection device 600 is housed in an area surrounded by an upper frame 5501 , a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown), and positioned behind the decorative accessory 560 . Also, the front projection device 600 is arranged at substantially the same height position as the decorative accessory 560 and the large accessory body portion 230 .

The front projection device 600 includes a front projector 622 that can project image light, and a front mirror 624 that reflects the image light projected from the front projector 622 .

[3-3-6-1. Front projector]
As shown in FIG. 39, the front projector 622 is fixed facing forward in an area surrounded by an upper frame 5501, a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown).

The front projector 622 projects image light toward a front mirror 624 arranged in front of the front projector 622 . The image light projected toward the front mirror 624 is reflected by the front mirror 624 . Reflected light (image light) reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected onto the upper area of the front screen 512 and is not projected onto the lower area (the front area of the game area 320 (see, for example, image light A in FIG. 47). .

The reason why the image is not projected on the lower area of the front screen 512 is to ensure the visibility of the game balls flowing down the game area 320 . However, if the visibility of the game ball flowing down the game area 320 can be ensured, the image is projected so as to include the area below the front screen 512, as shown by the image light B in FIG. 47, for example. may be

In this embodiment, the front projector 622 is arranged so that the image light reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected mainly on the substantially upper half area of the front screen 512 .

It should be noted that there is no particular limitation on which area of the front screen 512 the image light projected from the front projector 622 is projected. Alternatively, it may be projected onto a partial area (for example, only the upper area). When the image light projected from the front projector 622 is projected on substantially the entire area of the front screen 512, the lower area of the front screen 512, which is farther from the front projector 622, has a larger image than the upper area. Images may not be projected clearly. Therefore, when it is desired to uniformly project substantially the entire area of the front screen 512 with the image light projected from the front projector 622, the transmittance of the front screen 512 is set lower in the lower area than in the upper area. is preferred.

[3-3-6-2. front mirror]
As shown in FIG. 39, the front mirror 624 is fixed with its reflective surface facing rearward within an area surrounded by an upper frame 5501, a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown). be done. More specifically, the front mirror 624 is arranged so as to reflect the image light projected from the front projector 622 and project the reflected image light onto the front screen 512 .

Also, the front mirror 624 exposes the front surface opposite to the reflecting surface when the LED board 564 and the decorative accessory 560 described above operate downward from the origin position. Therefore, the front surface of the front mirror 624 is provided with a decorative portion so that the front surface of the front mirror 624 is not spoiled in appearance even if the front surface is exposed.

Note that this decorative portion may be combined with the decorative accessories cover 562 to form a specific shape. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform a new performance of operating the movable accessory while ensuring the aesthetic appearance when the movable accessory is activated. In particular, the decorative portion on the front surface of the front mirror 624 cannot be visually recognized from the front when the LED board 564 and the decorative accessory cover 562 are at the origin position, and the LED board 564 and the decorative accessory cover 562 move downward. Since it becomes visible only after the object effect is performed, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the object effect in which the LED board 564 and the decorative accessory cover 562 operate. The above-mentioned "specific form" corresponds to a specific character, a specific logo, or the like.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the decorative accessory 560 that advances toward the front position of the front screen 512 based on the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later, is displayed above the front screen 512. are placed. The front screen 512 can be considered to correspond to, for example, a liquid crystal display in a conventional gaming machine (e.g., pachinko machine), and the decorative accessory 560 is a movable display placed above, for example, the center accessory in a conventional gaming machine. It can be regarded as equivalent to a character. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, either the image projected on the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery or the performance of the decorative accessory 560 advancing toward the front position of the front screen 512 is performed. However, the game is played at a position closer to the player than in conventional gaming machines. Further, in the front door unit 500 , a shooting handle 588 capable of shooting a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 320 is arranged below the front screen 512 . Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player the sensation of shooting game balls from the shooting handle arranged below the game board of a conventional pachinko machine. It is possible to provide a novel game machine 1 that has never existed before.

[4. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine]
Next, the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 48, the gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 720 that controls games, and a sub-control circuit 730 that controls effects according to the progress of the games.

The main control circuit 720 includes a main CPU 721, a main ROM 722 (read-only memory), a main RAM 723 (readable/writable memory), and the like.

A main ROM 722 , a main RAM 723 , and the like are connected to the main CPU 721 . The main CPU 721 has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 722 .

The main ROM 722 stores a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 721, various tables, and the like.

The main RAM 723 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area for the main CPU 721 . In the present embodiment, the main RAM 723 is used as a temporary storage area for the main CPU 721, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable/writable storage medium may be used.

The main RAM 723 is provided with a storage area in which information of the special symbol game is stored as starting memory. Specifically, the main RAM 723 has a first special symbol start memory area (0) in which information of the special symbol game corresponding to the first special symbol being changed is stored as a start memory, A first special symbol start memory area (1) to a first special symbol start memory area (4) are provided in which information of a special symbol game corresponding to a special symbol is stored as a start memory. Similarly, the main RAM 723 has a second special symbol start memory area (0) in which information of the special symbol game corresponding to the second special symbol being changed is stored as a start memory, and an upper limit of four second special symbols. A second special symbol start memory area (1) to a second special symbol start memory area (4) are provided in which information of the special symbol game corresponding to the symbol is stored as start memory.

The main control circuit 720 also includes an initial reset circuit 724 that generates a reset signal when power is turned on, an I/O port 725, a command output port 726, a backup capacitor 727, and the like. The initial reset circuit 724 is connected to the main CPU 721 . The I/O port 725 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 721 and transmits output signals from the main CPU 721 to various devices. The command output port 726 transmits commands from the main CPU 721 to the sub control circuit 730 . The backup capacitor 727 retains various data stored in the main RAM 723 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 723 when power is cut off.

Various devices (members) are connected to the main control circuit 720 .

For example, the main control circuit 720 includes a normal symbol display portion 701, a normal symbol pending display portion 702, a first special symbol display portion 703, a second special symbol display portion 704, a first special symbol pending display portion 705, Second special symbol reservation display unit 706, starter solenoid 707 for driving blade member (not shown) of normal electric accessory (not shown), big winning opening solenoid 708 for driving shutter (not shown), etc. are connected. ing. The main control circuit 720 can control the operation of these devices (members) by transmitting signals. The main control circuit 720 also includes a calling device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall attendant and a function of displaying the number of hits, etc., and used for transmitting data to a hall computer that manages pachinko machines throughout the hall. An external terminal board (not shown) is connected.

Also, the main control circuit 720 is connected with a first starter switch 709, a second starter switch 710, a passage gate switch 711, a count switch 712, a general winning switch 713, and the like. When a game ball is detected by these members, the main control circuit 720 is supplied with a predetermined detection signal from the member. Further, the main control circuit 720 is connected with a backup clear switch 754 and the like for clearing the backup data at the time of power failure according to the operation of the manager of the game arcade.

A payout/launch control circuit 750 is connected to the main control circuit 720 . The payout/shooting control circuit 750 is connected with a payout device 751 for putting out game balls, a launching device 752 for shooting game balls, a card unit 755, and the like. The payout device 751 is provided in a payout unit (not shown). A ball lending operation panel 756 is connected to the card unit 755, and a signal corresponding to the player's operation of the ball lending operation panel 756 is supplied.

When the payout/launch control circuit 750 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 720 or a ball rental control signal supplied from the card unit 755, it transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 751, It controls the payout device 751 to pay out game balls. Also, when the player grips the shooting handle 588 and rotates it clockwise, the payout/shooting control circuit 750 applies power to the shooting solenoid according to the rotation angle (amount of rotation). It supplies and controls the shooting of game balls.

Furthermore, a sub-control circuit 730 is connected to the command output port 726 . The sub-control circuit 730 controls the projection of the front projector 622, the first rear projector 122, and the second rear projector 124, and controls the sound generated from the speaker 740 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 720. , control of the light from the lamp 25, and the like.

In the present embodiment, a command is supplied from the main control circuit 720 to the sub-control circuit 730, but a signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 730 to the main control circuit 720. It may be configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the control circuit 730 to the main control circuit 720 .

The sub control circuit 730 includes a sub CPU 731, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a front projector control circuit 734, a first rear projector control circuit 735, a second rear projector control circuit 736, an audio control circuit 737, a lamp control circuit 738, and an accessory control circuit. A circuit 739 and the like are provided. The sub-control circuit 730 executes an effect according to the progress of the game according to the command from the main control circuit 720 . Also, the sub-control circuit 730 is connected with a production button switch 742 which is turned on/off by operating a production button (no reference numeral).

The sub CPU 731 has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the program ROM 202 . In particular, the sub CPU 731 controls the sub control circuit 730 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 720 .

The program ROM 202 stores programs for controlling game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 731, various tables, and the like.

In this embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are used as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer-readable storage medium having control means is used. If so, another mode may be used. For example, as the storage means, a hard disk device, a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge may be used. Further, the programs, tables, etc. may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like, instead of being recorded in advance. Furthermore, the programs, tables, etc. may be recorded in different storage media.

The work RAM 203 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area for the sub CPU 731 . In this embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area for the sub CPU 731, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read and written may be used.

The front projector control circuit 734 is a circuit for performing projection control of image light in the front projector 622 . The front projector control circuit 734 includes a video data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), a video data ROM storing data for generating various video data, a frame buffer for buffering video data, and a A D/A converter or the like for converting as a signal is provided.

The front projector control circuit 734 can perform various processes for projecting image light onto the front screen 512 according to data supplied from the sub CPU 731 . The front projector control circuit 734 temporarily stores image data for causing the front projector 622 to project image light in response to an image light projection command supplied from the sub CPU 731 . The image data for causing the front projector 622 to project image light includes identification pattern image data indicating an identification pattern, background image data, effect image data, and various other image data related to games.

Then, the front projector control circuit 734 supplies the video data stored in the frame buffer to the D/A converter at a predetermined timing. The D/A converter converts the video data into a video signal and supplies the converted video signal to the front projector 622 at a predetermined timing. When a video signal is supplied to the front projector 622, the front projector 622 projects video light related to the video signal. In this way, the front projector control device 734 can control the front projector 622 to project a game-related image.

The first rear projector control circuit 735 is a circuit for performing projection control in the first rear projector 122 . A second rear projector control circuit 736 is a circuit for performing projection control in the second rear projector 124 . The configurations of the first rear projector control circuit 735 and the second rear projector control circuit 736 are the same as that of the front projector control circuit 734, so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The audio control circuit 737 is a circuit for controlling audio generated from the speaker 740 . The audio control circuit 737 includes a sound source IC for controlling audio, an audio data ROM for storing various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

The sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speaker 740 . The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM according to the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 731 . Also, the sound source IC reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the converted audio signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the audio signal and produces sound from speaker 740 .

The lamp control circuit 738 is a circuit for controlling the lamps 25 including decorative lamps and the like. The lamp control circuit 738 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

The accessory control circuit 739 is a circuit for controlling movable accessories such as the large accessory main body 230 , the light guide plates 234 and 236 and the decorative accessory 560 . The role product control circuit 739 is a drive circuit for supplying a driving signal to each role product 230 and 560, a lighting circuit for supplying a lighting control signal, and a role in which operation patterns and lighting patterns are stored. It has object data ROM and so on.

Also, the drive circuit selects one motion pattern from a plurality of motion patterns stored in the role product data ROM according to the role product activation command supplied from the sub CPU 731 . Then, the selected operation pattern is read out from the object data ROM, and by supplying a drive signal corresponding to the read operation pattern, the large-sized object drive mechanisms 240 and 260, the light guide plate rotation drive mechanisms 2340 and 2360, and the light guide plate up/down Via drive mechanisms 239, 270, drive mechanisms 5703, 5723 for driving the decorative accessory 560, etc., the mechanical operation of each accessory (large accessory body 230, light guide plates 234, 236, decorative accessory 560). to control. In addition, the lighting circuit selects one lighting pattern from a plurality of lighting patterns stored in the accessory data ROM based on a lighting command supplied from the sub CPU 731 . Then, by reading the selected lighting pattern from the accessory data ROM and supplying a lighting control signal corresponding to the read lighting pattern, each accessory (large accessory main unit 230, light guide plates 234, 236, It controls the lighting operation of the decoration accessory 560).

[5. Function flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the function flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing the functional flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 49, the pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is shot by a user's operation, and game ball payout control processing is performed when the game ball wins various prizes. The pachinko game includes a special symbol game using special symbols and a normal symbol game using normal symbols.

When a "jackpot" is achieved in the special symbol game or when a "hit" is achieved in the normal symbol game, the possibility of winning the game ball is relatively increased, and the payout control process of the game ball is easily performed. Become.

In addition, for various prizes, special symbol start winning, which is one condition for variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game, and one condition for variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol game. Certain normal symbol start prizes are also included.

The term "variable display" as used in this specification is a concept in which identification symbols are variably displayed from the start to the end of one special symbol game. and stop performance. The variable presentation and stop presentation of the identification symbols may be performed multiple times in one variable display. It should be noted that the variable effect is merely a visual effect, and has a different meaning from the variable display of the variable display.

Further, in the "variable display", for example, it is possible to perform a "derivation display" in which a special symbol (identification symbol) is displayed as a result of the special symbol game. That is, in this specification, the operation from the start of the "variable display" to the "derived display" is referred to as one "variable display".

The outline of the processing flow of the special symbol game and the normal symbol game will be described below. The special symbol game and the normal symbol game are executed by the main CPU 721 as control processing.

(1) When a special symbol starting prize is won in a special symbol game, random numbers (random number for judging a big hit and random number for determining a symbol) are extracted from a counter for judging a big hit and a counter for determining a symbol. Each random number value is stored (refer to the flow of the special symbol start winning process during the special symbol game shown in FIG. 49).

Also, as shown in FIG. 49, in the special symbol control process during the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is established. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not various data such as random numbers are stored by the special symbol starting prize, and variable display of special symbols is performed under the condition that various data such as random numbers are stored. It is determined that the conditions for starting are satisfied.

Next, when the variable display of the special symbols is started, the big-hit judgment random number extracted from the big-hit judgment counter is referred to, and the big-hit judgment is made as to whether or not to make it a "big-hit". After that, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the random number for symbol determination extracted from the counter for symbol determination and the result of the above-described big hit determination are referred to, and the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined.

Then, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number is extracted from a variation pattern determination counter, and the random number, the result of the above-mentioned big hit determination, and the above-mentioned special symbols to be stopped and displayed are referred to determine the variation pattern of the special symbols.

Next, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, a random number is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, the random number, the result of the above-mentioned big hit determination, the above-mentioned special symbols to be stopped and displayed, and the above-described special symbol variation pattern are referred to, A performance pattern to be executed along with the variable display of special symbols is determined.

Next, as a result of the determined big hit determination, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the performance pattern associated with the variable display of the special symbol are referred to, and variable display control processing for controlling the variable display of the special symbol. , and effect control processing for performing a predetermined effect is executed.

Then, when the variable display control process and the performance display control process are completed, it is determined whether or not a "jackpot" will be achieved. In this determination process, when it is determined that the "jackpot" has occurred, a jackpot game control process for performing a jackpot game is executed. Incidentally, in the jackpot game, the possibility of winning various prizes described above increases. On the other hand, when it is determined that the "jackpot" was not achieved, the jackpot game control process is not executed.

When it is determined that the "jackpot" is not achieved, or when the jackpot game control process is completed, a game state shift control process for shifting the game state is performed. In this game state transition control process, management of the normal game state different from the jackpot game state is performed.

As the normal game state, for example, in the above-described jackpot determination, the game state in which the probability of being determined as a “jackpot” increases (hereinafter referred to as “high probability game state”), and a special symbol start winning prize is easily obtained. A game state (hereinafter referred to as “time-saving game state”) and the like. After that, again, the determination processing of whether or not to start the variable display of the special symbols is performed, and after that, various kinds of processing of the above-described special symbol control processing are repeated.

In addition, in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when the game ball starts winning during the variable display of special symbols, various data (random numbers for judging big hits, random values for determining symbols, etc.) acquired at the time of starting winning ) is stored until the conditions for starting the variable display of the special symbols are met. Thus, storing various data until a condition for starting variable display of special symbols is satisfied is called "reservation", and various data withheld is called starting memory.

That is, when the game ball starts winning during the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display (variable display) of the special symbols corresponding to the starting winning is suspended, and after the variable display of the currently executed special symbols ends. Variable display of reserved special symbols is started. Below, the variable display of the reserved special symbol is also referred to as "reserved ball".

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the present embodiment, as will be described later, two types of special symbol start prizes (first start prize and second start prize) are provided, and a maximum of 4 for each special symbol start prize of ball can be acquired. That is, in this embodiment, a maximum of 8 held balls can be obtained.

Although not shown in FIG. 49, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment determines whether or not the ball is held on hold (whether or not a "jackpot" is won) based on the information on the ball held above. It has a function to perform a predetermined effect based on, that is, a look-ahead effect function.

(2) When there is a normal symbol start winning prize in the normal symbol game, a random number value is extracted from the hit determination counter, and the random value is stored (normal symbol start winning prize during the normal symbol game shown in FIG. 49). process flow).

Further, as shown in FIG. 49, in the normal symbol control process during the normal symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbols is established. In this discrimination process, it is determined whether or not the random number is stored by the normal symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied with the fact that the random number is stored as one condition. discriminate.

Next, when the variable display of normal symbols is started, the random number value extracted from the hit determination counter is referred to, and a hit determination is made as to whether or not it is a "hit". After that, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the result of hit determination is referred to, and the variation pattern of normal symbols is determined.

Then, with reference to the determined result of hit determination and the variation pattern of normal symbols, a variable display control process for controlling variable display of normal symbols and an effect control process for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

When the variable display control process and effect display control process are completed, it is determined whether or not a "win" is achieved. In this determination process, when it is determined that it becomes a "hit", a winning game control process for performing a winning game is executed.

In the winning game control process, the possibility of various prizes mentioned above, especially the possibility of the special symbol starting prize of the game ball in the special symbol game increases. On the other hand, when it is determined that it does not become a "hit", the winning game control process is not executed. After that, the process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of normal symbols is performed again, and thereafter, the various processes of the normal symbol control process described above are repeated.

As described above, in the pachinko game, game ball payout control is performed based on conditions such as whether or not a "big win" occurs in a special symbol game, the transition state of the game state, and whether or not a "win" occurs in a normal symbol game. Ease of processing changes.

In this embodiment, as a method for extracting various random numbers, a soft random number method for generating random numbers by executing a program is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko game machine includes a random number generator whose random number is updated at a predetermined period, a random number is generated from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. A hard random number method for extracting may be employed as the method for extracting the various random values described above.

When the hard random number method is used, it is possible to prevent the same random number from being extracted in the predetermined period by determining the initial value of the random number at a timing different from the predetermined period.

[6. Production by Sub CPU 731]
The sub CPU 731 (projector control circuits 734, 735, 736) controls image light projected from each projector, and projects an image as an effect on each screen. The first rear projector 122 projects image light onto the upper rear screen 2902 , the second rear projector 124 projects image light onto the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 , and various effects are displayed on the rear screen unit 290 . Also, the front projector 622 projects image light onto the front screen 512 to perform various effects on the front screen 512 .

Specifically, in this embodiment, image light is projected from the first rear projector 122 so that an effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 . In addition, image light is projected from the second rear projector 124 so that an image simulating a cel image of a game board or a liquid crystal display area is projected onto the lower rear screen 2904 . In the area where the image simulating the liquid crystal display area is projected, the image light is projected from the second rear projector 124 so as to project the image of the variation effect of the pattern based on the result of the internal lottery. An effect based on the result of the internal lottery is also projected on the front screen 512 .

Note that the effect based on the results of the internal lottery may be projected on all of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, the intermediate rear screen 2906 and the front screen 512, or normally on a specific screen. It may be projected only on the screen and projected on all screens at a specific time (for example, when the result of the internal lottery is a big win or there is a possibility of a big win). Which of these screens is used to project what kind of image can be selected as appropriate.

In addition, in the area where the image simulating the liquid crystal display area is projected (the area where the image of the pattern variation effect is projected), a special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display The effect image corresponding to the special symbol displayed in the section 704) is projected. At this time, for example, when the special symbols are being variably displayed in the special symbol portion (first special symbol display portion 703, second special symbol display portion 704), except for specific cases, for example, 1 to 8 A variable display of a plurality of production identification patterns (decoration patterns) consisting of numbers, various characters, etc. is projected.

Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol part (the first special symbol display part 703, the second special symbol display part 704), the area where the image imitating the liquid crystal display area of the lower rear screen 2904 is projected. Also, a plurality of identification symbols corresponding to the special symbols are stopped and displayed.

If the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol portion (the first special symbol display portion 703, the second special symbol display portion 704) is in a specific mode (the result of the stop display is "big hit"), " A performance image is projected on the rear screen unit 290 and/or the front screen 512 so that the player can recognize that the game is a big hit.

As an effect for making the player understand that it is a "big hit", for example, first, a plurality of stationary identification symbols are displayed in a specific manner (for example, a manner in which the same identification symbols are arranged in a predetermined direction). ), and after that, an effect such as displaying an image informing of a "big hit" can be given.

In addition, in the present embodiment, due to projection of image light by the second rear projector 124, a first special symbol pending display portion 705 and a second special symbol pending display portion 706, which will be described later, are displayed in the lower area of the lower rear screen 2904. is projected. Note that the area onto which the effect image is projected is not limited to the lower rear screen 2904 , and may be any of the upper rear screen 2902 , the middle rear screen 2906 and the front screen 512 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display section 701 described later is in a predetermined mode, the effect image for making the player grasp the information is displayed on any of the screens 512, 2902, A function of projecting onto 2904 and 2906 may be further provided.

[7. Display]
[7-1. Special pattern display]
The special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is a display device that variably displays (fluctuation display and stop display) special symbols in the special symbol game, although not shown. In this embodiment, the special symbol display portion (first special symbol display portion 703, second special symbol display portion 704) is configured by a 7-segment display device that displays the special symbols in symbols such as numbers and symbols.

The present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display portion (the first special symbol display portion 703, the second special symbol display portion 704) may be composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. In this case, a display pattern configured by turning on/off a plurality of LEDs is represented as a special symbol.

The special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is triggered by the fact that the game ball has won a first start opening or a second start opening (not shown) (special symbol start winning). , Performs a variable display of special symbols (identification information). Then, the special symbol display units (the first special symbol display unit 703 and the second special symbol display unit 704) perform the variable display of the special symbols for a predetermined time, and then perform the stop display of the special symbols.

Below, the special symbol that is variably displayed when the game ball wins the first starting slot is referred to as the first special symbol. In addition, the special symbol that is variably displayed when the game ball wins the second starting hole is called a second special symbol.

In the special symbol display portion (first special symbol display portion 703, second special symbol display portion 704), when the stop-displayed first special symbol or second special symbol is in a specific mode ("jackpot" mode) 2, the game state shifts from the normal game state to the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state for the player.

That is, in the special symbol display portion (the first special symbol display portion 703, the second special symbol display portion 704), the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode of shifting to the jackpot game state, It is a "big hit".

In the jackpot game state, since the jackpot is opened in a predetermined manner, winning of game balls is facilitated, and a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. Specifically, in this embodiment, the game ball wins the first start opening, and the first special symbol is specified in the special symbol display portion (first special symbol display portion 703, second special symbol display portion 704). When the mode is stopped and displayed, the big winning opening is in an open state.

The open state of each big winning opening is maintained until a predetermined number of game balls are won, or until a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Then, when any one of these conditions is met, the large winning opening that was in an open state is closed.

Hereinafter, a game in which the big winning opening is in a state (open state) where game balls are easily received is called a round game. Between the round games, the big winning opening is closed.

A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as 1 round, 2 rounds, or the like. For example, the first round game is called the first round, and the second round game is called the second round.

In addition, in the special symbol display portion (first special symbol display portion 703, second special symbol display portion 704), when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a mode other than the specific mode ("failure" mode) , The game state does not shift except when the falling lottery is won.

That is, in the special symbol game, the special symbols are variably displayed by the special symbol display units (the first special symbol display unit 703 and the second special symbol display unit 704), and then the special symbols are stopped and displayed, and the game is played according to the result. It is a game in which states are transitioned or maintained.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting hole during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the winning (Reserved ball) is reserved.

Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is currently being variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed first special symbol that has been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays of the first special symbol to be reserved (so-called "reserved number (number of reserved balls)") is defined to be four times (pieces) at maximum.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the game ball wins the second start opening during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display (holding ball) of the second special symbol corresponding to the winning is Reserved.

Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is currently being variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed second special symbol that has been suspended is started. In this embodiment, the number of variable displays of the second special symbol to be reserved (the number of reserved symbols) is defined to be four times (pieces) at maximum. Therefore, in this embodiment, the maximum number of reserved variable display of special symbols is eight in total.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are mixed, the variable display of one special symbol is preferentially executed over the variable display of the other special symbol. . Specifically, the reserved balls of the second special symbol are preferentially digested over the reserved balls of the first special symbol. In addition, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first special symbol reserved ball and the second special symbol reserved ball are mixed, the variable display of the special symbols may be executed in the reserved order.

[7-2. Normal pattern display unit]
Although not shown, the normal symbol display unit 701 displays the normal symbols variably (variable display and stop display) in the normal symbol game performed based on the game ball passing through the gate provided in the game area 320. It is a device, and the normal symbol display part 701 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (normal symbol display LEDs). Then, in the normal symbol display section 701, a display pattern formed by turning on/off each normal symbol display LED is displayed as a normal symbol.

The normal symbol display unit 701 alternately lights and extinguishes two normal symbol display LEDs when the game ball passes through the ball passage detector, and performs variable display of normal symbols. Then, the normal symbol display unit 701 displays the normal symbols in a stationary manner after performing the variable display of the normal symbols for a predetermined time.

In the normal symbol display portion 701, when the stopped normal symbol is in a predetermined mode ("win" mode), the normal electric accessory changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is in a mode other than the predetermined mode (a "failure" mode), the normal electric accessory maintains the closed state.

That is, the normal symbol game is a game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed by the normal symbol display unit 701, then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal electric accessory operates according to the result.

In addition, when the game ball passes through the ball passing detector during the variable display of the normal symbols, the variable display of the normal symbols is suspended. Then, when the normal symbols that are currently being variably displayed are stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbols that have been suspended are started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable display of normal symbols to be reserved (that is, "number of reserved symbols") is defined to be four (pieces) at maximum.

[7-3. Normal pattern holding display device]
The normal design reservation display device, although not shown, is a device for displaying the reserved number of variable display of normal symbols, and is provided with a plurality of normal design reservation display LEDs, and in the normal design reservation display device, each normal design reservation display By turning on/off the LEDs, the reserved number of variable display of normal symbols is displayed.

Specifically, in the normal design reservation display device, the normal design reservation display LED is displayed according to the reservation number of the variable display of the normal design, and the normal design reservation display LED is normally displayed according to the reservation number of the variable display of the normal design. A maximum of four lights are lit.

[7-4. First special symbol holding display device]
The first special symbol holding display portion 705 is arranged in the lower right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16 .

The first special symbol reserved display unit 705 is a device that displays information about variable display of the reserved first special symbol (reserved ball of the first special symbol). In this embodiment, the first special symbol reservation display unit 705 includes a plurality of first special symbol reservation display LEDs.

Specifically, the first special symbol reserved display unit 705 displays the first special symbol reserved display LED according to the number of reserved variable display of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol reserved display LED is the first Up to four lights are lit according to the number of reserved variable display of special symbols.

[7-5. Second special symbol holding display device]
The second special symbol holding display portion 706 is arranged in the lower right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16 .

The second special symbol reserved display unit 706 is a device that displays information about the variable display of the second special symbol that is reserved (second special symbol reserved ball), and the second special symbol reserved display unit 706 , and a plurality of second special symbol reserved display LEDs.

Specifically, the second special symbol reserved display unit 706 displays the second special symbol reserved display LED according to the number of reserved variable display of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol reserved display LED Depending on the number of pending variable display of 2 special symbols, a maximum of 4 lights.

Next, the data configuration and the like of the main control circuit 720 will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52. FIG.

[8. Various tables]
[8-1. Hit random number judgment table]
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a winning random number determination table (first start opening, second start opening) stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. As shown in FIG. The hit random number determination table (first start port) is based on the big hit determination random number value acquired when the game ball wins in the first start port, and determines "big hit", "minor win", and "losing". Reference is made to determine one by lottery. A hit random number determination table (second starting port) determines by lottery whether a ``big hit'' or ``losing'' based on a random number value for determining a big win acquired when a game ball wins in the second starting port. referred to when

The random number value for judging a big hit is a random number number for judging the result of a lottery that is triggered by winning a starting prize. More specifically, the big hit determination random number value is a value indicating the lottery result of special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol). In this embodiment, the random number for big hit determination is selected from 0 to 65535 (65536 types).

In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first starting hole, one of "big hit", "minor hit" and "losing" is determined by lottery. Therefore, in the hit random number determination table (at the time of winning the first start opening), the value of the variable probability flag ("0 (= OFF)" or "1 (= ON)") "big hit", "small hit" and the range (width) of the random number value for judging the big hit that determines the winning of each of the "losing" and the judgment value data corresponding to it ("big hit judgment value data", "small hit judgment value data" and "losing judgment value data”) is defined. The variable probability flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the game state is the "high probability game state". When the game state is the "high probability game state", the probability variation flag is "1", and when it is the "low probability game state", the probability variation flag is "0".

In this embodiment, at the time of winning the first starting opening, if the variable probability flag is "0" and the random value for hit determination is any one of "0" to "204", "big hit" is won, "Big hit determination value data" is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "jackpot" (jackpot probability (selection rate)) in this case is 205/65536 (≈1/319).

Also, when the first start port 5442 wins, if the variable probability flag is "0" and the random value for hit determination is any of "205" to "409", "small hit" is won, " Small hit judgment value data" is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "small hit" in this case is 205/65536 (≈1/319).

Furthermore, when the first start port 5442 wins, if the variable probability flag is "0" and the random value for hit determination is neither "0" to "409", "losing" is won and "losing determination value data” is determined.

On the other hand, at the time of winning the first start opening, if the probability variable flag is "1" and the random value for the hit determination is any of "0" to "1637", the "jackpot" is won, and the "jackpot determination value data” is determined. That is, the "jackpot" winning probability (jackpot probability (selection rate)) in this case is 1638/65536 (≈1/40), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is "0".

Also, when the first start opening wins, if the variable probability flag is "1" and the random number for hit determination is any of "1638" to "1842", a "small hit" is won and a "small hit judgment value data” is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "minor hit" in this case is 205/65536 (≈1/319), which is the same as when the variable probability flag is "0".

Furthermore, when the first start port 5442 wins, if the probability variable flag is "1" and the random value for hit determination is neither "0" to "1842", "losing" is won and "losing determination value data” is determined.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the first start hole, the jackpot probability fluctuates depending on whether or not the game state at the time of winning is the "high probability game state". Specifically, when the game state is the "high probability game state", the jackpot probability when the game ball enters the first start hole is about 8 times higher than when the game state is not the "high probability game state". Become.

Similarly, at the time of winning the second starting opening, if the variable probability flag is "0" and the random number for the hit determination is any one of "0" to "204", the "jackpot" is won, and the "jackpot" is won. judgment value data” is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "jackpot" (jackpot probability (selection rate)) in this case is 205/65536 (≈1/319).

Also, when the second start opening wins, if the variable probability flag is "0" and the random number for hit determination is neither "0" to "204", "losing" is won, and "losing judgment value data is determined.

On the other hand, at the time of winning the second starting opening, if the probability variable flag is "1" and the random number for the hit determination is any one of "0" to "1637", the "jackpot" is won, and the "jackpot determination value data” is determined. That is, the "jackpot" winning probability (jackpot probability (selection rate)) in this case is 1638/65536 (≈1/40), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is "0".

Also, when the second start opening wins, if the variable probability flag is "1" and the random value for hit determination is neither "0" to "1637", "losing" is won, and "losing judgment value data is determined.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball wins in the second start hole, it is determined whether the game state at the time of winning is the "high probability game state" without winning the "small hit". The probability of a big win fluctuates depending on whether or not, and the probability of a big win when the game state is the "high-probability game state" is about eight times higher than when it is the "low-probability game state".

[8-2. Pattern judgment table]
FIG. 51 shows a symbol determination table (first start opening, second start opening) stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. As shown in FIG. The symbol determination table (first start port, second start port) is based on the symbol random number value obtained when the game ball wins the first start port or the second start port and the aforementioned determination value data, Reference is made to select the "hit time selection symbol command" and the "symbol designation command" that determine the stop symbol. The ``selection pattern command at the time of winning'' is a command for specifying the winning pattern determined according to the type of winning at the time of winning, and the ``designation command'' specifies the pattern to be displayed when the fluctuation of special symbols is stopped. This command is for The symbol random number is extracted from, for example, 0 to 99 (100 types).

According to the symbol determination table (first starting port) of the present embodiment, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number is any one of "0" to "9", 10/100 "z0" is selected as the winning selection symbol command and "zA1" is selected as the symbol designation command with a probability of . In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number is one of "10" to "19", "z1" is selected as the winning selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "zA1" is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is one of "20" to "29", "z2" is selected as the winning selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "zA1" is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is one of "30" to "39", "z3" is selected as the winning selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "zA1" is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is one of "40" to "49", "z4" is selected as the winning selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "zA1" is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number is one of "50" to "95", "z5" is selected as the winning selection symbol command with a probability of 46/100. , "zA1" is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number is "96" or "97", "z6" is selected as the selection symbol command at the time of winning with a probability of 2/100, and the symbol is specified. "zA4" is selected as the command. Further, when the jackpot determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number is "98" or "99", "z7" is selected as the symbol selection command at the time of winning with a probability of 2/100, and the symbol is specified. "zA5" is selected as the command. In addition, when the small hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is one of "0" to "99", "z8" is selected as the selection symbol command at the time of winning, and as the symbol designation command "zA6" is selected. On the other hand, when the loss judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is one of "0" to "99", the winning selection symbol command is not selected, and "zA7" is used as the symbol designation command. selected.

Further, according to the symbol determination table (second starting port) of the present embodiment, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is any one of "0" to "24", 25 With a probability of /100, "z9" is selected as the winning selection symbol command, and "zA8" is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number is one of "25" to "49", "z10" is selected as the winning selection symbol command with a probability of 25/100. , "zA8" is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number is one of "55" to "99", "z11" is selected as the winning selection symbol command with a probability of 50/100. , "zA9" is selected as the symbol designation command. On the other hand, when the loss judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is one of "0" to "99", the winning selection symbol command is not selected, and "zA10" is used as the symbol designation command. selected.

[8-3. Jackpot type determination table]
FIG. 52 shows a jackpot type determination table stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. As shown in FIG. The jackpot type determination table is referred to in order to decide the jackpot type such as the number of rounds, whether or not to turn on the variable probability flag, and whether to turn on or not to turn on the time reduction flag, according to the winning timing selection symbol command relating to the jackpot. . In addition, in this embodiment, if a jackpot is won regardless of the type of jackpot, the time saving flag is set to "1". The number of times of time saving at this time is determined to be one of 24 times, 30 times, 36 times, 42 times, 48 times and 100 times, and the determined number of times of time saving is set. The variable probability flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the game state is the "high probability game state". When the game state is the "high probability game state", the probability variation flag is "1", and when it is the "low probability game state", the probability variation flag is "0". Similarly, the time saving flag is one of management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the game state is the "time saving game state". When the game state is the "time-saving game state", the time-saving flag is "1", and when it is the "non-time-saving game state", the time-saving flag is "0". The number of times of time saving is the number of fluctuations of the special symbol game in which the time saving gaming state can be continued. That is, when a special pattern variation (lottery of special patterns) is performed for the number of times of time saving (100 times) without winning a jackpot in the time saving game state, the time saving game state is terminated and shifted to a non-time saving game state. In addition, in this embodiment, the high probability game state continues until the next big hit is won. However, when the special symbol variation (lottery of special symbols) is performed for a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the high-probability game state may be ended and the low-probability game state may be entered.

According to the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when the hit time selection symbol command is "z0", the number of rounds is "8", and the jackpot with probability variable flag off and time saving flag on is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z1", the number of rounds is "8", and a big hit with probability variable flag off and time saving flag on is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z3", the number of rounds is "8", and a big hit with probability variable flag off and time saving flag on is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z4", the number of rounds is "8", and a big hit with probability variable flag off and time saving flag on is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z5", the number of rounds is "8", and the big hit of probability variable flag ON and time saving flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z6", the number of rounds is "5", and the big hit of probability variable flag ON and time saving flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z7", the number of rounds is "16", and the big hit of probability variable flag ON and time saving flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z9", the number of rounds is "5", and a big hit with probability variable flag off and time saving flag on is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is "z10", the number of rounds is "5", and the big hit of probability variable flag ON and time saving flag ON is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z11", the number of rounds is "16", and the big hit of probability variable flag ON and time saving flag ON is determined.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the hit time selection symbol command (that is, the jackpot determination value data) is designed to determine the jackpot of the time-saving flag-on regardless of which, but not necessarily limited to this, the jackpot determination value data A jackpot of time saving flag off may be determined according to.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 731 determines the number of times of time reduction to be one of 24 times, 30 times, 36 times, 42 times, 48 times and 100 times, but it is not necessarily limited to this. The time-saving game state may be controlled to continue until the next big hit is won, or the time-saving game state may be controlled to continue as long as the high-probability game state continues.

In addition, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 731 controls so that the high-accuracy gaming state continues until the next big hit is won. It may be controlled so that the high-probability game state continues (then it shifts to a low-probability game state), or until the next big win is substantially won in relation to the winning probability of the big win (for example, 10000 It may be controlled so that the high-probability game state continues until the next time), or it may be controlled so that the high-probability game state continues until the next big hit is won.

Various processes executed by the main CPU 721 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are shown in FIGS. 53 to 71 below.

[9. Control by main CPU]
[9-1. Power-on processing]
FIG. 53 shows power-on processing by the main CPU 721 . When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 721 sets an initial value to the stack pointer (step S11), as shown in FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power interruption detection signal is ON (step S12). The power failure detection signal is turned ON, for example, when the voltage drops to a predetermined level. When the power cutoff detection signal is ON, the main CPU 721 determines that the power cutoff detection state has occurred, and repeats the processing of S12 until the power cutoff detection signal is turned OFF. When the power interruption detection signal is OFF, the main CPU 721 determines that the power interruption detection state, and proceeds to the process of step S13.

In step S13, the main CPU 721 permits access to the RWM (main RAM 723).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs sub-control reception reception wait processing for waiting until the sub-control circuit 730 is ready to receive a signal (step S14).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs initialization processing for various devices incorporated in the CPU (step S15).

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the backup clear signal is ON (step S16). The backup clear signal is a signal for instructing clearing of the backup contents of the main RAM 723 provided in the main CPU 721 constituting the main control circuit 720 and the RAM (not shown) constituting the payout/launch control circuit 750. . When the backup clear signal is ON, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S23. When the backup clear signal is OFF, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S17.

In step S17, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power interruption detection flag is set to ON. The power outage detection flag is a flag indicating that power outage processing has been executed in response to the occurrence of a power outage. When the power interruption detection flag is set to ON, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S18. When the power interruption detection flag is set to OFF, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S23.

In step S18, the main CPU 721 performs a work area damage check on the main RAM 723 using, for example, a checksum.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the work area is normal (step S19). If the work area is normal, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S20. If the work area is not normal, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S23.

In step S<b>20 , the main CPU 721 initializes work areas that require initial values when the power is restored.

Next, the main CPU 721 sets notification of a high-probability gaming state (probability variable gaming state) at the time of power failure recovery (step S21).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of transmitting a power failure recovery command (power failure recovery command) to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S22). After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the power-on process.

In step S<b>23 , the main CPU 721 performs processing to clear the work area of the main RAM 723 .

Next, the main CPU 721 initializes a work area that requires an initial value when initializing the RWM (main RAM 723) (step S24).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of transmitting a command for RWM initialization (initialization command) to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S25).

[9-2. System timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 54 shows system timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 721 . System timer interrupt processing is executed, for example, every 2 ms. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 saves the value of each register to the stack area of the main RAM 723 (step S31).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs random number update processing for updating various random numbers (step S32).

Next, the main CPU 721 executes switch input detection processing for detecting input signals from various switches (step S33). The switch input detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs timer update processing for updating the values of various timers (step S34).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs command output processing for outputting (transmitting) various commands to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S35).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs game information output processing for outputting (transmitting) various game information to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S36). The game information is information related to games processed in the main control circuit 70, the sub-control circuit 730, the payout/launch control circuit 750, etc., and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730, the payout/launch control circuit 750, and the hall computer. .

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of restoring the saved values of each register (step S37). After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[9-3. Switch input detection process]
FIG. 55 shows switch input detection processing by the main CPU 721 . The switch input detection process is called as a subroutine during execution of the system timer interrupt process previously described. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 executes start-up winning detection processing (step S41). The start opening winning detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs general winning opening passage detection processing (step S42). In the general winning opening detection process, for example, payout information indicating the number of payouts and the like is set when winning a prize in a general winning opening.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special winning opening passage detection process (step S43). In the special winning opening detection process, for example, payout information indicating the number of payouts and the like is set when a prize is won in the special winning opening.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs ball passage detector passage detection processing (step S44). In the ball passage detector passage detection process, the lottery result (random value) of the normal symbol game is acquired according to the passage detection of the game ball by the ball passage detector. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[9-4. Starting entrance winning detection process]
FIG. 56 shows the start opening winning detection process by the main CPU 721 . The starting opening winning detection process is called as a subroutine during execution of the switch input detection process described above. As shown in the figure, first, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 709 (step S51). When the game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 709, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S52. When the game ball is not detected by the first starting port switch 709, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S59.

In step S52, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting payout information according to the winning of the first starting slot.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the number of reserved first start winning prizes (the number of reserved first special symbols) is less than four (step S53). If the pending number is less than 4, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S54. If the pending number is 4, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S59.

In step S54, the main CPU 721 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of pending prizes for the first start opening prize.

Next, the main CPU 721 acquires a hit determination random number value and a symbol random number value, and performs a process of storing these random number values in the main RAM 723 (step S55).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a first special stop symbol determination process (step S56). In the first special stop symbol determination process, the winning random number determination table (first start gate), the symbol determination table (first start gate), and the jackpot type determination table are referred to based on the hit determination random number value and the symbol random value. , determines a symbol designation command, a winning selection symbol command, etc. related to the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

Next, the main CPU 721 executes variation pattern determination processing (step S57). In the variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern relating to the first special symbol is determined by referring to the game state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on the symbol designation command, the determination value data, the game state and the table pattern. The variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a reserved number increase command for the first start opening winning prize (step S58). The reserved number increase command of the first start opening prize is a command indicating that the reserved number of the first special symbol is increased by 1, and is sent to the sub-control circuit 730 along with the command indicating the variation pattern determined in the process of step S57. and is sent.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port switch 710 (step S59). When the game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 710, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S60. When the game ball is not detected by the second starting opening switch 710, the main CPU 721 ends the starting opening winning detection process.

In step S60, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting payout information according to the winning of the second starting slot.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the number of reserved second start winning prizes (the number of reserved second special symbols) is less than four (step S61). If the pending number is less than 4, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S62. When the reserved number is four, the main CPU 721 terminates the start opening winning detection process.

In step S62, the main CPU 721 performs a process of adding 1 to the pending number of second starting opening winning prizes.

Next, the main CPU 721 acquires a hit determination random number value and a symbol random number value, and performs a process of storing these random number values in the main RAM 723 (step S63).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs second special stop symbol determination processing (step S64). As in the first special stop symbol determination process, the second special stop symbol determination process is based on the hit determination random number value and the symbol random number value. Start port), referring to the jackpot type determination table, determine the symbol designation command related to the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the selection symbol command at the time of winning, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 721 executes variation pattern determination processing (step S65). This variation pattern determination process also refers to the game state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on the symbol designation command, the determination value data, the game state and the table pattern, and determines the variation pattern related to the second special symbol. The variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a reserved number increase command for the second starting opening winning prize (step S66). The command to increase the reserved number of the second start opening winning prize is a command indicating that the reserved number of the second special symbol is increased by 1, and is sent to the sub-control circuit 730 along with the command indicating the variation pattern determined in the process of step S65. and is sent. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the start opening winning detection process.

[9-5. Fluctuation pattern determination processing]
FIG. 57 shows variation pattern determination processing by the main CPU 721 . The variation pattern determination process is called as a subroutine during execution of the above-described start-up winning detection process. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 refers to a game state transition table and a variation pattern selection table based on a table pattern, a hit determination random number value, and a symbol random number value, which will be described later, and selects a variation pattern type. (step S71).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of selecting first half and second half variation patterns from among the selected variation pattern types based on a predetermined lottery probability (step S72). After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern determination process.

In addition, since the variable display time of the identification pattern is stored in association with the variation pattern, the variation pattern determined in the above-described variation pattern determination process is substantially information that can represent the variation time. becomes.

[9-6. Main control main processing]
FIG. 58 shows main control main processing by the main CPU 721 . When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 721 performs initial setting processing (step S81), as shown in FIG. In this process, the main CPU 721 performs the above-described power-on process and the like.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs initial value random number update processing (step S82). In this process, the main CPU 721 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs special symbol control processing (step S83). The special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol control processing (step S84). The normal symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs symbol display section control processing (step S85). In this process, the main CPU 721 displays the special symbol display section (first special symbol display section 703, A process of storing a control signal for driving the second special symbol display portion 704) and the normal symbol display portion 701 in the main RAM 723 is performed. As a result, the main CPU 721 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display section (the first special symbol display section 703, the second special symbol display section 704) and the normal symbol display section 701, and the special symbol display section (the first special symbol display section). The symbol display unit 703, the second special symbol display unit 704) and the normal symbol display unit 701 perform variable display and stop display for special symbols and normal symbols based on the received control signal.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs game information data generation processing (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 721 generates a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 , the payout/launch control circuit 750 , and the hall computer, and stores it in the main RAM 723 .

Next, the main CPU 721 performs storage/game state data generation processing (step S87). In this process, the main CPU 721 generates memory/game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 based on the value of the variable probability flag and the value of the time saving flag, and stores the memory/game state data in the main RAM 723 . After completing this process, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S82.

[9-7. Special symbol control process]
FIG. 59 shows a special symbol control process by the main CPU721. The special symbol control process is called as a subroutine during execution of the main control main process described above. Numerical values (“00” to “08”) written in parentheses to the left of each process shown in the figure indicate the value of the control state flag. This control state flag is stored in a predetermined storage area within the main RAM 723 . The main CPU 721 advances the special symbol game by executing processing according to the numerical value of the control state flag.

As shown in FIG. 59, the main CPU 721 loads the control state flag (step S91). In this process, the main CPU 721 reads the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 723 . The main CPU 721 determines whether or not to execute each process of steps S92 to S100, which will be described later, based on the value of the read control state flag. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables execution of any one of steps S92 to S100. Further, the main CPU 721 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time set for each process of steps S92 to S100. It should be noted that, before reaching this predetermined timing, each process is not executed, and processes related to other subroutines are executed. Of course, the above-described system timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 54) is also executed at predetermined intervals.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs special symbol storage check processing (step S92). In this process, the main CPU 721 checks the pending number of variable display of special symbols when the control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating special symbol storage check processing, and when the pending number is not “0”. (When there is a reserved ball), the hit determination result, the determination result of the special symbol, the determination result of the variation pattern of the special symbol, etc. obtained in the start winning prize detection process are acquired. Also, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value ("01") indicating a special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), which will be described later. A variable display time of the corresponding special pattern is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the variable display time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the starting opening winning detection process has passed, the special symbol variable display time management process, which will be described later, is set to be executed. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls is "0" (when there are no reserved balls), the main CPU 721 performs demonstration display processing for displaying a demonstration screen. This special symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs special symbol variable display time management processing (step S93). In this process, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variable display time management process, and when the special symbol variable display time has passed, the control state flag is set to a special symbol, which will be described later. A value ("02") indicating the symbol display time management process (step S94) is set, and the waiting time after confirmation is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the post-confirmation waiting time set in the process of step S93 has passed, the special symbol display time management process, which will be described later, is set to be executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs special symbol display time management processing (step S94). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines whether the hit determination is made when the control state flag is a value ("02") indicating the special symbol display time management process and the waiting time after confirmation set in the process of step S93 has passed. It is determined whether the result is a "big win" or a "minor win". Then, when the result of the hit determination is "big hit" or "small hit", the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value ("03") indicating a big hit start interval management process (step S95) described later. , the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval set in the process of step S94 has passed, the jackpot start interval management process, which will be described later, is set to be executed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is neither a "big win" nor a "minor win", the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value ("08") indicating a special symbol game ending process (step S100), which will be described later. That is, in this case, it is set to execute a special symbol game ending process, which will be described later. This special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs jackpot start interval management processing (step S95). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines that when the control state flag is a value (“03”) indicating the jackpot start interval management process and the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval set in the process of step S94 has passed, In order to open the winning slot, the variables located in the main RAM 723 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 722 . Also, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“04)” indicating the processing during the opening of the big winning opening (step S96) described later, and also sets the opening upper limit time of the big winning opening (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, by this process, a setting is made so that the later-described process during the opening of the big winning opening is executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs processing during the opening of the big winning opening (step S96). In this process, first, when the control state flag is a value (“04”) indicating the processing during the opening of the large winning opening, the main CPU 721 sets the condition that the large winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the upper limit time has elapsed (the timer for the opening time of the big winning opening is "0") has been satisfied (predetermined closing condition has been established). If one of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 721 updates the variables located in the main RAM 723 in order to close the big winning opening. Then, the main CPU 721 sets a control state flag to a value (“05”) indicating a process for monitoring residual balls in the big winning opening (step S97), and sets a waiting time timer to monitor residual balls in the big winning opening. do. That is, according to this process, after the time for monitoring the remaining balls in the big winning hole set in step S97 has elapsed, the process for monitoring remaining balls in the big winning hole, which will be described later, is set to be executed. It should be noted that an inter-round display command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 immediately before the end of the processing during the opening of the big winning opening.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process for monitoring the remaining balls in the big winning opening (step S97). In this process, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“05”) indicating the remaining ball in the big winning opening monitoring process, and when the monitoring time for remaining balls in the big winning opening has passed, the main CPU 721 sets the number of times counter for opening the big winning opening. It is determined whether or not the condition that the value is greater than or equal to the maximum value of the number of openings of the big winning opening (final round) is satisfied. When determining that the above conditions are not satisfied, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“06”) indicating the waiting time management process for reopening the big winning opening. Also, the main CPU 721 sets a waiting time timer to a time corresponding to the interval between rounds. That is, by this process, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has passed, the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, which will be described later, is set to be executed. On the other hand, in step S97, when it is determined that the above conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“07”) indicating the jackpot end interval processing to the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval (jackpot end interval time) in the wait timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval set in this process has passed, the jackpot end interval process described later is set to be executed.

Next, when the main CPU 721 determines that the value of the large winning opening opening number counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum value of the large winning opening opening number, the main CPU 721 performs waiting time management processing before reopening the large winning opening (step S98). In this process, the main CPU 721 opens the big winning gate when the control state flag has a value (“06”) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning gate and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has passed. The memory is updated so that the value of the number counter is incremented by "1". In addition, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“04”) indicating the processing during the opening of the big winning opening. Then, the main CPU 721 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, in this process, the above-described process during opening of the big winning opening (step S96) is set to be executed again. It should be noted that, immediately before the end of the waiting time management process before re-opening of the large winning opening, a display command during opening of the large winning opening is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 .

Further, when the main CPU 721 determines that the value of the big winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of times of opening the big winning opening, the main CPU 721 performs a jackpot ending interval process (step S99). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines that when the control state flag is a value (“07”) indicating the jackpot end interval processing and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has passed, the value indicating the special symbol game end processing (“ 08”) is set in the control state flag. That is, by this process, it is set so that the special symbol game ending process, which will be described later, is executed after the process of step S99. In addition, when the above-mentioned winning time selection symbol command is any one of "z5", "z6", "z7", "z10" and "z11", the main CPU 721 shifts the game state to the variable probability game state. When the above-described hit selection symbol command is any one of "z0", "z1", "z2", "z3", "z4" and "z9", the game state is changed to Perform control to make it non-probability variable gaming state. When the lottery result of the special symbol is a small win (when the random number for judging a big hit is "small hit judgment value data"), the main CPU 721 performs control to maintain the gaming state.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol game end process when the big win game state or the small win game state is ended, or when "losing" is won (step S100). In this process, the main CPU 721 updates the memory so that the data indicating the pending number (start memory information) is decreased by "1" when the control state flag is the value ("08") indicating the end processing of the special symbol game. do. Also, the main CPU 721 updates the special symbol storage area in order to variably display the next special symbol. Further, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“00”) indicating special symbol storage check processing. That is, by this process, after the process of step S100, the special symbol storage check process (step S92) described above is set to be executed. After finishing this special symbol game end process, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol control process.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol game is advanced by sequentially setting various values to the control state flags. Specifically, when the game state is neither the big win game state nor the small win game state, and the result of the hit determination is “losing”, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01”, “ 02” and then “08”. As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the special symbol storage check process (step S92), the special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), the special symbol display time management process (step S94), and the special symbol game end process (step S100). ) are executed in this order at a predetermined timing.

In addition, when the game state is neither the big win game state nor the small win game state, and the result of the hit determination is "big win" or "small win", the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to "00" or "01". , "02", and "03". As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the special symbol storage check process (step S92), the special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), the special symbol display time management process (step S94), and the jackpot start interval management process (step S95). ) is executed in this order at a predetermined timing, and the transition control to the big winning game state or the small winning game state is executed.

Furthermore, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flags to "04", "05" and "06" in this order when the transition control to the big win game state or the small win game state is executed. As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the above-described processing during the opening of the big winning prize (Step S96), the process of monitoring the remaining balls in the big winning prize (Step S57), and the waiting time management processing before reopening the big winning prize (Step S98) in this order. A big winning game or a small winning game is executed at a predetermined timing.

It should be noted that, when conditions for ending the jackpot game state are established during the jackpot game state, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flags in order of "04", "05", "07", and "08". As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the above-described processing during opening of the big winning opening (step S96), monitoring processing for remaining balls in the big winning opening (step S97), jackpot ending interval processing (step S99), and special symbol game ending processing (step S100). are executed in this order at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot game state is terminated.

As described above, in the special symbol control process, the process flow is branched according to the status. Also, the normal symbol control process (see FIG. 65 described later) of step S84 during the main control main process shown in FIG. 58 also branches the process flow according to the status, like the special symbol control process.

The processing program of this embodiment is programmed so that when the processing is branched according to the status, pure return processing from the small module to the parent module is possible with a call instruction. As a result, in this embodiment, the program capacity can be reduced compared to the case where a jump table is arranged for executing the above process.

[9-8. Special symbol memory check process]
FIG. 60 shows special symbol storage check processing by the main CPU 721 . The special symbol storage check process is called as a subroutine during execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, first, the main CPU 721 reads a control state flag from a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 723 by load processing (step S111).

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the read control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating special symbol storage check processing (step S112). When determining that the control state flag is not "00", the main CPU 721 terminates the special symbol storage check process. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is "00", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S113.

In step S113, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the pending number (second start memory number) of the second start opening prize (variable display of the second special symbol) is "0". When it is determined that the number of pending second start opening winning prizes is not "0", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S114. When it is determined that the number of reserved second start opening winning prizes is "0", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S119.

In step S114, the main CPU 721 subtracts "1" from the value of the second start memory number corresponding to the pending number of second start opening prizes. In this embodiment, the main CPU721 determines whether or not data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM723, It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol being variably displayed or held. In the second special symbol start memory area (0), data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol being variably displayed is stored as start memory information. Then, in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (reserved ball) of the second special symbol for four times held. is stored as start-up memory information. In addition, the start storage information of each second special symbol start storage area includes data indicating, for example, the hit determination random number value and the symbol random number value obtained when the second start port 440 is won, and the determined variation pattern. be

Next, the main CPU 721 performs special symbol storage transfer processing based on the second starting opening winning (step S115). In this process, the main CPU 721 shifts the data in the second special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the second special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3) respectively. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a pending subtraction command to the sub-control circuit 730 . After that, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S116.

In step S116, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value ("01") indicating the special symbol variable display time management process. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a special symbol effect start command to the sub-control circuit 730 .

Next, the main CPU 721 performs big hit/small hit determination processing (step S117). In this process, the main CPU 721 selects the random value for judging the jackpot that is extracted when the starting opening is won and is previously set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0). Based on this, the determination value data is acquired by referring to the winning determination table (see FIG. 50) corresponding to the type of winning start opening. Based on the acquired determination value data, the main CPU 721 determines (hit determination) which of the "big win", "minor win" and "losing" is won.

Next, the main CPU 721 sets the variable display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol to the waiting time timer (step S118). After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol storage check process.

In step S119, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the number of pending first start wins (variable display of first special symbol) (second start memory number) is "0". When it is determined that the number of pending first start opening winning prizes is not "0", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S120. When it is determined that the number of reserved first start opening winning prizes is "0", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S122.

In step S120, the main CPU 721 subtracts "1" from the value of the first start memory number corresponding to the pending number of first start opening winning prizes. In this embodiment, the main CPU721 determines whether or not data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM723, It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol being variably displayed or held. In the first special symbol start memory area (0), data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol being variably displayed is stored as start memory information. Then, in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (reserved ball) of the first special symbol for four reserved times. is stored as start-up memory information. In addition, the start memory information of each first special symbol start memory area includes, for example, data indicating a hit determination random number value, a symbol random number value, and a determined variation pattern obtained at the time of winning the first start opening. .

Next, a special symbol storage transfer process is performed based on the first start opening winning (step S121). In this process, the main CPU 721 shifts the data in the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the first special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3) respectively. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a pending subtraction command to the sub-control circuit 730 . After that, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S116.

In step S122, the main CPU 721 performs demonstration display processing for displaying a demonstration screen. In this process, the main CPU 721 transmits a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 730 . After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol storage check process.

[9-9. Special symbol display time management process]
FIG. 61 shows a special symbol display time management process by the main CPU721. The special symbol display time management process is called as a subroutine during execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value ("02") indicating special symbol display time management processing (step S131). When determining that the control state flag is not the value (“02”) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 721 terminates the special symbol display time management process. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is the value ("02") indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S132.

In step S132, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value (waiting time) of the waiting time timer is "0". In this process, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the waiting time (variable display start waiting time) set in the waiting time timer after the variable display is determined has expired. When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 721 terminates the special symbol display time management process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S133.

In step S133, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the special symbol game is a "jackpot". When determining that the special symbol game is a "jackpot", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S142. On the other hand, when determining that the special symbol game is not a "big hit", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S134.

In step S134, the main CPU 721 further determines whether or not the special symbol game is a "minor win". When determining that the special symbol game is a "small hit", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S137. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol game is not a "minor hit", that is, if the special symbol game is a "loss", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S135.

In step S<b>135 , the main CPU 721 performs time reduction number subtraction processing. This time reduction number subtraction process will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 .

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a control state flag to a value (“08”) indicating special symbol game end processing (step S136). After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process.

In step S137, the main CPU 721 performs processing for setting a small win flag indicating a small win. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S138.

In step S138, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a control state flag to a value ("03") indicating a jackpot start interval management process.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs processing for setting a waiting time timer to a jackpot start interval time (for example, 5000 ms) corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) (step S139).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a big win start command or a small win start command corresponding to the special symbol in the main RAM 723 (step S140). Thereby, a big hit start command or a small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 .

Next, the main CPU 721 refers to the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 52), and sets in the main RAM 723 the upper limit of the number of rounds (upper limit of the number of openings of the big winning opening) corresponding to the special symbol (type of symbol designation command). Then, a round number display LED pattern flag is set (step S141). The number-of-rounds display LED pattern flag is a flag indicating whether to display the number of remaining rounds in a predetermined pattern. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process.

In step S142, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S143.

In step S143, the main CPU 721 performs a process of clearing the time saving number counter, the time saving flag, and the probability variation flag. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S138.

[9-10. Time saving number of times subtraction processing]
FIG. 62 shows the time reduction number subtraction process by the main CPU 721 . The time reduction number subtraction process is called as a subroutine during execution of the special symbol display time management process described above or the jackpot end interval process described later. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the time saving number counter is 0 (step S151). The time-saving number counter counts until the set number of time-saving times (in this embodiment, 24 times, 30 times, 36 times, 42 times, 48 times, and 100 times) reaches 0. Subtraction is a counter. When the value of the time saving number counter is 0, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S154. When the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the main CPU 721 ends the time saving number subtraction process.

In step S152, the main CPU 721 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time saving number counter.

Next, the main CPU 721 again determines whether or not the value of the time saving number counter is 0 (step S153). When the value of the time saving number counter is 0, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S154. When the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the main CPU 721 ends the time saving number subtraction process.

In step S154, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting "0" as a time saving flag. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the time reduction number subtraction process.

[9-11. Jackpot end interval processing]
FIG. 63 shows the jackpot end interval processing by the main CPU721. The jackpot end interval process is called as a subroutine during execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value ("07") indicating the jackpot end interval processing (step S161). When it is determined that the control state flag is not the value (“07”) indicating the jackpot end interval processing (step S161: NO), the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval processing. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is the value ("07") indicating the jackpot end interval processing, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the processing of step S162.

In step S162, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer is "0". In this process, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the jackpot end interval time set in the waiting time timer has expired. When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 721 terminates the jackpot ending interval process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S163.

In step S163, the main CPU 721 clears the number-of-opens-for-large-wins display LED pattern flag. The number of times of winning opening display LED pattern flag is used as a management flag indicating whether or not the number of rounds at the time of the big win is displayed by the light emission pattern of the LED.

Next, the main CPU 721 clears the round number distribution flag (step S164). This round number distribution flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is used to indicate whether or not the big winning opening is to be periodically opened and closed a predetermined number of times even during one round. is a flag. When opening and closing the big winning opening periodically even during one round, the round number distribution flag is set to "1". At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a special symbol per end display command to the sub-control circuit 730 .

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a control state flag to a value (“08”) indicating special symbol game end processing (step S165).

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the special symbol game is a "jackpot" (step S166). When determining that the special symbol game is a "jackpot", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S167. On the other hand, when determining that the special symbol game is not a "big hit", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S174.

In step S<b>167 , the main CPU 721 performs processing for setting a big hit flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 .

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not it is a variable probability big hit (step S168). In the case of a variable probability jackpot, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S169. If it is not a variable probability big hit, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S171.

In step S169, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting "1" as a variable probability flag.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting "1" as a time saving flag (step S171).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a prescribed number of times of time saving (in the present embodiment, 100 times as an example) in the time saving number counter (step S172).

Next, the main CPU 721 executes a variation pattern table setting process (step S173). The variation pattern table setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval process.

In step S174, the main CPU 721 performs a process of clearing the value of the small hit flag.

Next, the main CPU 721 executes the above-described time reduction number subtraction process (step S175). After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval process.

[9-12. Fluctuation pattern table setting process]
FIG. 64 shows variation pattern table setting processing by the main CPU 721 . The variation pattern table setting process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the above-described power-on process or the jackpot end interval process. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power is turned on (step S181). When the power is turned on, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S182. If the power is not turned on, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S183.

In step S182, the main CPU 721 performs processing for setting table pattern 1 as a table pattern when referring to the game state transition table.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the variable probability flag is "1" (step S183). When the value of the variable probability flag is "1", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S184. When the value of the variable probability flag is "0", the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S185.

In step S184, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting table pattern 2 as a table pattern when referring to the game state transition table. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern table setting process.

In step S185, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting table pattern 3 as a table pattern when referring to the game state transition table. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern table setting process.

[9-13. Normal symbol control process]
FIG. 65 shows normal symbol control processing by the main CPU 721 . The normal symbol control process is called as a subroutine during execution of the main control main process described above. It should be noted that the numerical values ("00" to "04") written in parentheses on the left side of each process in the flow chart shown in FIG. stored in a predetermined storage area in the The main CPU 721 advances the normal symbol game by executing each process corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag.

As shown in FIG. 65, the main CPU 721 performs a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag (step S191). In this process, the main CPU 721 reads the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 723 . The main CPU 721 determines whether or not to execute various processes of steps S192 to S196, which will be described later, based on the value of the read normal symbol control state flag. This normal symbol control state flag indicates the state of the game of the normal symbol game, and enables execution of any one of steps S162 to S166. Further, the main CPU 721 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time set for each process of steps S162 to S166. Before reaching this predetermined timing, other subroutine processing is executed without executing each processing. Of course, the above-described system timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 54) is also executed at predetermined intervals.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol storage check processing (step S192). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value ("00") indicating normal symbol storage check processing, the main CPU 721 checks the number of variable display of normal symbols, and the number of suspended symbols is "0". If it is not, a process such as hit determination is performed. Also, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value ("01") indicating the normal symbol variable display time monitoring process (step S193) described later, and the variable time determined in this process. to the wait timer. That is, by the process of step S192, after the determined normal symbol variation time has passed, the normal symbol variation time monitoring process, which will be described later, is set to be executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol variable display time monitoring processing (step S193). In this process, the main CPU 721 sets the normal symbol control state flag to the normal symbol control state flag when the value ("01") indicating the normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring process has passed and the normal symbol fluctuation time has passed. A value ("02") indicating normal symbol display time monitoring processing (step S194) is set, and a waiting time (for example, 0.5 seconds) after determination is set in the waiting time timer. That is, by the process of step S193, after the set waiting time has elapsed, the normal symbol display time monitoring process, which will be described later, is set to be executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol display time monitoring processing (step S194). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value ("02") indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring process, and when the waiting time after confirmation set in the process of step S193 has passed, the winning It is determined whether or not the result of determination is "hit". Then, if the result of the hit determination is "hit", the main CPU 721 performs the normal electric auditors product opening setting process, and sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value ( "03"). That is, by this process, setting is made so that the normal electric accessary product release process, which will be described later, is executed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not "hit", the main CPU 721 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value ("04") indicating normal symbol game end processing (step S196), which will be described later. That is, in this case, the setting is such that the normal symbol game ending process, which will be described later, is executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal electric accessory release processing when it is determined that the result of the win determination is "win" in step S194 (step S195). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“03”) indicating normal electric accessory opening processing, the main CPU 721 determines that a predetermined number of prizes have been won while the normal electric accessory 460 is being opened. It is determined whether one of the conditions and the condition that the opening upper limit time of the normal electric accessory 460 has passed (the normal electric function opening time timer is "0") is satisfied. When one of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 721 updates the variables located in the main RAM 723 in order to put the blade member of the normal electric accessory in the closed state. Then, the main CPU 721 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value (“04”) indicating normal symbol game end processing (step S196), which will be described later. That is, by this process, the normal symbol game end process, which will be described later, is set to be executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol game end processing (step S196). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“04”) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 721 reduces the data indicating the pending number of variable display of normal symbols by “1”. memory update. In addition, the main CPU 721 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next normal symbol variable fluctuation display. Further, the main CPU 721 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value (“00”) indicating normal symbol storage check processing. That is, after the process of step S196, the above-described normal symbol memory check process (step S192) is set to be executed. After completing this process, the main CPU 721 ends the normal symbol control process.

[10. Control by sub CPU]
[10-1. Sub-control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub CPU 731 will execute the sub control circuit main process. This sub-control circuit main processing will be described with reference to FIG. Note that this sub-control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 66, the sub CPU 731 performs initialization processing such as RAM access permission, work area initialization, hardware initialization, device initialization, application initialization, backup recovery initialization, etc. (step S201).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs processing to clear the counter value of the watchdog timer (step S202). The watchdog timer is set to a reset time (for example, 2000 ms) when activated, and power-off processing is executed when the service pulse is not written (during timeout).

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes operation means input processing (step S203).

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes command analysis processing (step S204). The command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes effect mode determination processing (step S205). The effect mode determination process includes scenario presetting process, effect determination process (secret A stage 2002), prefetch effect selection process (high probability stage 2004), background change control process (high probability stage 2004), background change continuous possible number of times, which will be described later. Judgment processing (high probability stage 2004), variation scenario determination processing (high probability stage 2004), chance up control processing (high probability stage 2004), pending change determination processing (high probability stage 2004), character lamp effect control processing, full screen It is composed of subroutines such as effect control processing, character lamp effect control processing, and the like.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes command transmission processing (step S206). The command transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, each projector control circuit (front projector control circuit 734, first rear projector control circuit 735, and second rear projector control circuit 736) executes drawing control processing (step S207). In this process, the front projector control circuit 734, the first rear projector control circuit 735, and the second rear projector control circuit 736, based on the message (effect specifying information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731, the front projector 622, the first rear projector control circuit 736, respectively. Drawing control for projecting image light onto the rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124 is performed.

Next, the audio control circuit 737 executes audio control processing (step S208). In this process, the audio control circuit 737 performs audio control for causing the speaker 740 to output audio based on the message (effect specifying information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731 .

Next, the lamp control circuit 738 executes lamp control processing (step S209). In this process, the lamp control circuit 738 performs light emission control for lighting or blinking the lamp 25 based on the message (effect specifying information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731 .

Next, the role product control circuit 739 executes a role product control process (step S210). In this process, the role product control circuit 739 performs drive control for operating the performance drive motor that operates the movable role product unit based on the message (performance designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731 . In such a sub control circuit main process, after the initialization process of step S201 is finished, the processes of steps S202 to S210 are repeatedly executed.

[10-2. Command analysis processing]
FIG. 67 shows command analysis processing by the sub CPU 731 . The command analysis process is called as a subroutine during execution of the sub-control circuit main process described above. As shown in the figure, after receiving from the main control circuit 720 (main CPU 721), the sub CPU 731 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 733 (step S241).

Next, the sub CPU 731 checks the consistency of the received command (step S242). Consistency check is performed to verify that target data exists when a command is received and that the data has no errors or omissions.

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs sub lottery processing (step S243). In this process, when the received command is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 731 selects an effect pattern by lottery based on the variation pattern designation command. After completing this process, the sub CPU 731 ends the command analysis process. In the sub-lottery process, all items related to the effect including the effect pattern may be selected by lottery, or only the type of effect (presence or absence of dialogue notice, presence or absence of SU notice, etc.) may be selected as the effect pattern. The effect contents (type of effect, type of cut-in, etc.) selected by lottery and executed in the effect may be selected as effect information in another subroutine process. In the present embodiment, an effect pattern indicating the type of effect is selected in the sub lottery process, and thereafter, the effect contents to be executed based on the effect pattern are selected as effect information by the effect mode determination process described later. ing.

[10-3. Command transmission process]
FIG. 68 shows command transmission processing by the sub CPU 731 . The command transmission process is called as a subroutine during execution of the sub-control circuit main process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 executes a message setting process when transmitting a control command (message) to each of the control circuits 204 to 207 (step S251). In this process, the sub CPU 731 generates a message (effect designation information) based on the effect information obtained in the effect mode determination process, and temporarily stores the message in the direct buffer of the work RAM 203 . This message setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes direct table registration processing (step S252). In this process, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of setting a direct table corresponding to the message and effect information stored in the direct buffer in a predetermined area of the work RAM 733 . This direct table registration processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes message transmission processing (step S253). In this process, the sub CPU 731 reads out the message stored in the direct buffer at a predetermined timing based on the direct table, and performs the process of transmitting the message to the predetermined control circuits 204-207. After completing this process, the sub CPU 731 ends the command transmission process. This message transmission processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

[10-4. Message setting process]
FIG. 69 shows message setting processing by the sub CPU 731 . The message setting process is called as a subroutine during execution of the above-described command transmission process. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 sets devices (control circuits 204 to 207) to be transmitted based on the performance information (step S261).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for setting presence/absence of system operation (step S262).

Next, the sub CPU 731 sets stage information and each effect information (step S263).

Next, the sub CPU 731 sets the notice pattern (step S264). As a result, the direct buffer stores a message indicating the destination device (control circuits 204 to 207), the presence or absence of system operation, stage information, various performance information, and notice patterns. After completing this process, the sub CPU 731 ends the message setting process.

[10-5. Direct table registration process]
FIG. 70 shows direct table registration processing by the sub CPU 731 . The direct table registration process is called as a subroutine during execution of the above-described command transmission process. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for registering a single table (step S271).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of registering a master table based on the effect information determined in the effect mode determination process (step S272).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for registering a slave table to be used in the master table (step S273).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for registering the direct table corresponding to the message set in the direct buffer as a slave table (step S274). After completing this process, the sub CPU 731 ends the direct table registration process.

[10-6. Message transmission process]
FIG. 71 shows message transmission processing by the sub CPU 731 . The message transmission process is called as a subroutine during execution of the command transmission process described above. As shown in the figure, if a message is registered in the direct buffer corresponding to the direct table, the sub CPU 731 sends the message to each device (control circuits 204 to 207) according to the "destination device" set in the message. is transmitted (step S281).

Next, after completing the transmission of the message, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of discarding unnecessary direct tables (step S282). After completing this process, the sub CPU 731 ends the message transmission process.

[11. Production example]
72 to 77, display projected onto each screen (rear screen unit 290, front screen unit 510) by image light projected from each projection device (rear projection device 120, front projection device 600). An example of the effect executed by the sub CPU 731 (see FIG. 48, for example), such as the effect and the role object effect of moving the large accessory 232 into the effect space 700 based on the result of the internal lottery, will be described. FIG. 72 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a mode in which images are projected on both rear screen unit 290 and front screen unit 510. FIG. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing an effect example in which different images are projected onto the upper rear screen 2902, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the lower rear screen 2904. FIG. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which different images are projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904, and an image is projected in which the boundaries between the screens are difficult to grasp. FIG. 75 shows an effect example in which one projection surface is configured by the upper rear screen 2902, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the lower rear screen 2904, and a continuous image is projected on this one projection surface. It is a diagram. Note that no image is projected on the front screen 512 in FIGS. Also, FIG. 76 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 showing an example of an effect projected when the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later, is a big win. FIG. 77 shows an example of an effect in which an image emphasizing the large accessory 232 is projected on the front screen 512 and the upper rear screen 2902 when the large accessory body 230 advances into the effect space 700. FIG. It is a front view. 72 to 77 show a rear projection device 120, a first rear projector 122, a second rear projector 124, a second rear projector 124 (for example, see FIG. 4), and a front projection device 600 (for example, FIG. 39), a rear screen unit 290, an upper rear screen 2902, a lower rear screen 2904, an intermediate rear screen 2906 (see, for example, all of FIG. 29), a front screen unit 510, and a front screen 512 (see, for example, all of FIG. 35). ) are not shown, but the description of the referenced drawings is omitted.

In the production example described below, image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 as shown in FIG. 47 described above. Image light projected from second rear projector 124 and reflected by rear mirror 126 is projected onto lower rear screen 2904 and intermediate rear screen 2906 . The image light projected from the front projector 622 and reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected on the substantially upper half area of the front screen 512 . The first rear projector 122, the second rear projector 124, and the front projector 622 project image light only from the lower half area of the lens. However, from which area of the lens the image light is projected depends on the arrangement position and arrangement angle of the projector. Alternatively, image light may be projected from the entire area of the lens.

Instead of this, image light projected from first rear projector 122 is projected onto upper rear screen 2902 and intermediate rear screen 2906, projected from second rear projector 124, and reflected by rear mirror 126. Image light may be projected onto the lower rear screen 2904 . Further, image light projected from first rear projector 122 is projected onto upper rear screen 2902 and intermediate rear screen 2906, and image light projected from second rear projector 124 and reflected by rear mirror 126 is projected downward. It may be projected onto the side rear screen 2904 and the middle rear screen 2906 .

Further, the image light projected from the front projector 622 and reflected by the front mirror 624 may be projected on substantially the upper half area of the front screen 512, or projected on substantially the entire area of the front screen 512. You may do so.

[11-1. Production example 1]
In production example 1 shown in FIG. 72 , different images are projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 . Specifically, an image of clouds and an image of thunder are projected on the rear screen unit 290 , and an image of the moon is projected on the front screen 512 . Therefore, the image of the moon visible in front and the image of clouds and thunder visible in the back can be viewed in the same area when viewed from the front, and are shifted in the front-rear direction. It can be seen as a visual image. Moreover, from the origin position toward the performance space 700 (see, for example, FIG. 72) between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290, the large-sized accessory body 230 as a real image instead of a video advances (falls) from the origin position. ) is also being performed. As a result, both the game in the game area 320 and the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 can be visually recognized, and the image projected in front of the game area 320 can also be visually recognized. It is possible to perform an unprecedented new production such as advancing (dropping) the large-sized accessory main body 230 as a real image rather than a video into the production space 700 between the rear screen unit 290.例文帳に追加

In FIG. 72, different images are projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512, but instead of this, the same images are projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512. good too. In this case, it is preferable that the image to be projected is an effect based on the result of the internal lottery. Moreover, it is preferable that the image to be projected is a mode in which only a still image is projected, a mode in which both a still image and a moving image effect are projected, or a mode in which only a moving image effect is projected. Further, the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the image projected on the front screen 512 may be similar. As a result, even if a situation occurs in which one of the images projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the image projected on the front screen 512 cannot be viewed, the other image can be viewed. Not only does it not interfere with the progress of the game, but it can also suppress the decline in interest. For example, if a player puts his or her hand over a position that blocks the image light projected from the front projection device 600, a shadow appears on the front screen 512, which interferes with viewing the image projected on the front screen 512. However, even in such a case, the visibility of the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 is maintained. Here, the "similar images" preferably have the same shape, size, color, movement, etc., but if they are within the range that the player can recognize them as similar, either may be different.

72, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290, and the image light projected from the front projection device 600 is projected onto the front screen 512. From the viewpoint of avoiding a situation in which the projected image cannot be visually recognized by the image light projected from either one, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 and the image light projected from the front projection device 600 can be combined. may be projected onto the same screen. For example, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the back surface of the screen (it is necessary to adopt a screen that allows the image projected on the back surface to be viewed from the front), and the image projected on the back surface is similar to the image projected on the back surface. may be projected onto the surface of the screen by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 . In this case, even if one of the images projected on the back side of the screen and the image projected on the front side of the screen cannot be viewed, the other image can be viewed. It is also possible to suppress a decline in interest without interfering with progress.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 72, when a role object (the large-sized role object body portion 230 of the present embodiment) exists in the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290, such a role object If is not transparent, there is a possibility that the image behind the character may not be visible. However, when the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image projected by the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 are the same image, the performance space 700 Even if the character is advanced to the front projection device 600, the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 can be visually recognized, so that the progress of the game is not hindered and the deterioration of interest can be suppressed.

In this embodiment, the distance from the first rear projector 122 to the upper rear screen 2902 and the distance from the second rear projector 124 to the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are different. Therefore, if the image light is projected without considering the distance from each projector 122, 124 to each screen 2902, 2904, 2906, which is the projection surface, the entire image projected on the entire screen will be distorted, giving a sense of discomfort ( It may not be seen in continuous images). Therefore, by changing the scale of the image light projected from each projector according to the distance to the projected screen, the entire image projected on the entire screen can be projected as a continuous image. I have to.

[11-2. Production example 2]
In production example 2 shown in FIG. 73, an image of a main character of the game machine 1 is projected on the upper rear screen 2902, and a game is played on the lower rear screen 2904 together with an image imitating a cel image of a game board. An image simulating a liquid crystal display of a conventional pachinko machine is projected in the approximate center of the area 320 , and an image simulating a pachislot reel stop operation button is projected on the intermediate rear screen 2906 . In the video modeled on the liquid crystal display projected on the lower rear screen 2904, it is possible to project a symbol variation image like that of a conventional pachinko machine. In this way, by projecting an image using the boundary between the screens, such as projecting different images on the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, the boundary can be played. It is possible to project a variety of images while making it difficult for people to be aware of it, and to increase their interest. In particular, in the example 2 of presentation shown in FIG. 73, an image is projected as if game machines in different categories such as a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused together. can be done. The sub-CPU 731 controls the projection of separate images onto the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the sub-CPU that executes the control is responsible for the "independent projection" of the sixth game machine, which will be described later. It corresponds to "control means". In addition to the above effects, a character effect is performed in which the large character object main body 230 as a real image rather than an image advances (falls) into the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. It goes without saying that this is also a good thing.

[11-3. Production example 3]
In production example 3 shown in FIG. 74, the images of the main characters of the game machine 1 are projected on the upper rear screen 2902, and the liquid crystal display of a conventional pachinko machine is placed on the lower rear screen 2904 at approximately the center. An image that imitates the game area is projected. An image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and an image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 overlap each other on the intermediate rear screen 2906 . On the video portion of the lower rear screen 2904 imitating a liquid crystal display, it is possible to project a pattern-changing image like that of a conventional pachinko machine. Moreover, in FIG. 74, even though the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 are separate images, the image that fuses these images is displayed on the intermediate rear screen 2906. Since it is projected, it is possible to project a new image that has not existed in the past, such as projecting one continuous image on the rear screen unit 290 as a whole. Also in this case, the character object production may be performed in which the large character object main body 230 as a real image rather than a video image advances (falls) into the production space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. Needless to say.

[11-4. Production example 4]
In production example 4 shown in FIG. 75, although the rear screen unit 290 is a screen in which separate screens such as an upper rear screen 2902, a lower rear screen 2904, and an intermediate rear screen 2906 are joined together, it is difficult to grasp each boundary. It functions as a single projection plane. Moreover, since images are projected from behind the rear screen unit 290 using a plurality of rear projection devices 120 (the first rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124), the rear screen unit 290 has a wide area. , it is possible to project images with continuity. In this way, in production example 4, it is possible to project an impactful image using substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290 . In the wide area formed by the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, the sub-CPU 731 controls the projection of a continuous image. It corresponds to the "cooperative projection control means" of the game machine. Also in this case, the character object production may be performed in which the large character object main body 230 as a real image rather than a video image advances (falls) into the production space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. Needless to say.

73 to 75, only one of the production examples 2 to 4 shown in FIGS. 73 to 75 may be adopted in the game machine, or a plurality of the production examples may be switched and displayed. You may make it employ|adopt in an aspect. Further, in the case of adopting a game machine in a mode in which a plurality of examples of effects among the examples of effects shown in FIGS. 73 to 75 can be switched and displayed, the example of effects to be adopted may be changed according to, for example, the game state. By switching, an effective display effect can be performed. For example, in the normal game state, in order to attract the attention of the player to the symbol variation effect, the image of the example 2 of the effect shown in FIG. 73 or the image of the example 3 of the effect shown in FIG. When there is a high possibility, the large accessory main body 230 as a real image rather than a video image may advance (fall) toward the performance space 700 from the origin position. Then, for example, in the probability variable game state, by adopting the production example 3 shown in FIG. image can be projected.

[11-5. Production example 5]

In production example 5 shown in FIG. 76, when an image is projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later, results in a big win, the projection of the image on the rear screen unit 290 is maintained. A large image showing the result of the internal lottery is projected on the front screen 512 . The image projected on the front screen 512 (zoromé image with a “7” symbol indicating a big hit) is a variation of the image of the pattern variation that was performed in the image imitating the liquid crystal display of a conventional pachinko machine. It is also possible to make an image as if it were jumping out of an image imitating a liquid crystal display. By projecting such images, it is possible to provide a completely new game machine.

In production example 5, a large image showing the result of the internal lottery is projected on the front screen 512, but it goes without saying that the image projected on the front screen 512 is not limited to this. For example, an image may be projected on the front screen 512 as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery.

[11-6. Production example 6]
In production example 6 shown in FIG. 77 , when the large accessory 232 advances into the production space 700 , a first image 5120 framing the outline of the large accessory 232 is projected onto the front screen 512 . In this way, by projecting an image framing the outer shape of the large-sized accessory 232 onto the front screen 512, the large-sized accessory 232 can be emphasized, and the large-sized accessory 232 advances into the production space 700. Together with the production, it is possible to execute the production with impact.

Furthermore, in FIG. 77, when the large accessory 232 advances into the production space 700, in addition to the first image 5120 being projected onto the front screen 512, a second image 2920 bordering the outer shape of the large accessory 232 is projected. It is projected on the upper rear screen 2902 . In FIG. 77, the first image 5120 is the first image 5120 that appears vaguely along the outer edge of the large accessory 232 imitating the "7" pattern, and appears along the outer edge of the large accessory 232 imitating the "7". A second image 2920 is a double-line outline. In this way, when the large role object 232 advances into the production space 700, the large role object 232 is displayed by the first image 5120 projected on the front screen 512 and the second image 2920 projected on the upper rear screen 2902. Further emphasis is possible. In particular, when the large role object 232 is viewed not from the front but from an oblique direction, the large role object 232, which is an actual object, can be visually recognized as if it is sandwiched between the first image 5120 and the second image 2920. An object 232 can be highlighted.

Any of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the front screen 512 can display not only images as effects based on the results of the internal lottery, but also images displayed when the game is not being played. A demonstration performance to be projected, a performance during a big win to be projected during a big win game, or the like may be projected.
[12. Action effect]

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper rear screen 2902 onto which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image by the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 are projected. and the lower rear screen 2904 are connected via the intermediate rear screen 2906, so that each projection means (first rear projector 122, second rear projector 124) and each projection target member (upper rear screen 2902 , lower rear screen 2904, and intermediate rear screen 2906), a continuous image can be projected onto the rear screen unit 290 as one wide projection area. For example, with conventional liquid crystal displays, increasing the display area increases the cost, and even if multiple liquid crystal displays are arranged side by side, images cannot be displayed at the boundaries between other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of images cannot be maintained. In this respect, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, images are also projected on the connecting portion between the screens, so it is possible to maintain the continuity of the images.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged at vertically displaced positions so that images are projected on different areas when viewed from the front. Further, the upper rear screen 2902 is located behind the lower rear screen 2904 so that the effect space 700 is formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904 and the game panel 300). are placed in As a result, various effects can be performed using the effect space 700 formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902, making it possible to provide a game machine with expandability. In particular, images can be projected using a wide projection area formed by the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906. FIG. Moreover, it is possible to execute a game with expandability in which both the game in the game area 320 and the images projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 can be visually recognized. While maintaining visual recognition with the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904, it is possible to perform a movable effect by the large accessory main body 230, which makes it possible to perform a new effect that has never existed before, and is interesting. can be increased.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an image projected onto the rear screen unit 290 arranged behind the game panel 300 and an image projected onto the front screen 512 arranged forward of the game panel 300 and can be visually recognized in front view. Moreover, the large accessory main body 230 advances between the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery. A game panel 300 having a game area 320 is arranged between the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 and the image projected on the front screen 512 . In this way, it is possible to perform a new, unprecedented effect with a sense of depth, such as playing a game in which real objects other than images intervene between the rear image and the front image. can be increased.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the front screen 512 on which an image is projected as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery is provided in the opening window 5402 of the front door unit 500, and the front screen is displayed based on the result of the internal lottery. A decorative accessory 560 for performing an accessory presentation that operates toward the front position of 512 is arranged above the front screen 512 . The front screen 512 and the ornamental accessory 560 described above can give a presence like a movable accessory arranged above the liquid crystal display and the center accessory in the conventional pachinko machine 1, respectively. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, both the image as the effect based on the result of the internal lottery and the accessory effect in which the decorative accessory 560 is directed to the front of the front screen 512 are both the conventional pachinko game machines. It will be performed at a position closer to the player than the machine 1. Further, the front door unit 500 is provided with a shooting handle 588 capable of shooting game balls toward the game area 320 below the front screen 512 . Therefore, a player playing a game on the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can feel as if a game ball is being shot from a shooting handle arranged below the game board of a conventional pachinko machine. As a result, it becomes possible to provide an unprecedented novel gaming machine.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light guide plates (the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are arranged behind the heavy large accessory 232 imitating the "7" symbol. The light guide plate is wound along the periphery of the outer shape of the large accessory 232. - 特許庁Therefore, it is possible not only to perform an impactful accessory presentation, but also to make the large accessory 232 appear larger than its actual size. Moreover, when the large accessory 232 is large and heavy, it is difficult to easily operate the large accessory 232, and even if it is operated, there is a possibility that only a small movement can be performed. However, even in such a case, it is possible to make it look as if the large-sized accessory 232 is actually moving. It is possible to perform an effective performance of the character as if the character were making a larger movement than the actual movement of the character.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light guide plates (the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the large accessory 232 are located outside the periphery of the large accessory 232 when viewed from the front. It has a substantially similar shape with a size that protrudes into it. These light guide plates are rotated by rotating mechanisms (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) and vertical movement mechanisms (light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239, 270) to rotate the large accessories 232. It is configured so that it can be rotated while being moved up and down along the peripheral edge of the outer shape. In this way, it is possible to make the large accessory 232 look larger than its actual size without making the user aware that the light guide plate as a separate member is arranged behind the large accessory 232.例文帳に追加In a conventional pachinko machine, if the size of the movable role is increased, it is possible to execute a role performance that can give a large impact. It becomes difficult to perform a role production that gives movement to the character. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to being able to make the large-sized accessory 232 look larger, the larger size of the large-sized accessory 232 gives a greater impact while allowing the actual movement of the large-sized accessory 232 to move. It is possible to perform an effective performance of the character as if the player were performing a larger movement.

In the present embodiment, "circling along the peripheral edge of the outer shape of the large accessory 232" or "circulating along the peripheral edge of the outer shape of the large accessory 232 while moving up and down". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the rear accessory (in the present embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the large accessory 232 facing the large accessory 232 can be viewed from the front. If the large accessory 232 can be rotated while being opposed to the rear of the large accessory 232, the large accessory 232 can be emphasized, and the large accessory 232 can be made to appear larger than its actual size. Even when it is stopped or moves only slightly, it is possible to make it appear as if the large-sized accessory 232 is moving larger than it actually is. In addition, the number of rear accessories may be one or two, and the number is not limited.

``Rotate while facing the rear of the large role object 232 in a manner that can be viewed from the front'' means that it is not necessary to be able to see the entire outer shape of the back role object, and a part of the back role object (for example, the outer circumference part) should be visible.

Further, "rotating" is not necessarily limited to rotating through the operation start position, and may be rotating by changing the rotating direction, for example, like a figure of eight.

Further, the rear accessory is preferably a plate-like member rather than a three-dimensional object. This is because if the rear accessory is a plate-like member, the large accessory 232 can be more emphasized because it can be rotated while facing the large accessory 232 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. From this point of view, it is preferable that the surface of the large accessory 232 facing the rear accessory is also flat.

Also, the rear member does not necessarily have to be larger than the large accessories 232 . Even if the rear member is smaller than the large accessory 232, if it rotates on a track large enough to visually recognize the rear accessory when viewed from the front, the rear accessory rotates behind the large accessory 232 when viewed from the front. This is because it can be visually recognized.

In addition, in this embodiment, behind the large accessory 232, the rear accessory is rotated while being moved up and down. Anything that can be done is fine. For example, it may linearly reciprocate in the left-right direction, or may linearly reciprocate in an oblique direction.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a front light guide plate 234 and a rear light guide plate 236 are provided as rear accessories, and behind the large accessory 232, the rear light guide plate 236 is arranged in close proximity to face the front guide plate. Although they rotate at substantially the same speed so as to follow the light plate 234, the relative movement between the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 is not limited to this. For example, although the trajectory along which the front light guide plate 234 operates and the trajectory along which the rear light guide plate 236 operates are substantially the same trajectory when viewed from the front, they may operate in opposite directions. Further, the trajectory along which the front light guide plate 234 operates and the trajectory along which the rear light guide plate 236 operates may be the same, and the two may operate in the same direction, but the operating speeds may differ. In addition, the size of the trajectory around the back of the large accessory 232 may be different between the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 . Alternatively, only one of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 may emit light forward, and the other may not emit light.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory body portion 230 is supported on the left side by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 via the large accessory support arm 238, and is supported on the right side by the large accessory main body portion 230. It is supported by the object right driving mechanism 260 . In this way, when the large accessory body portion 230 is supported on both the left and right sides (that is, when both sides are held), the lifting speed by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260, not only is it impossible to smoothly move up and down, but in some cases it may not be possible to move up and down. In particular, this tendency is conspicuous in the case of a large accessory with a sense of weight, such as the large accessory 232 . A discrepancy between the ascending/descending speed by the left driving mechanism 240 and the ascending/descending speed by the right driving mechanism 260 for the large-sized accessory can be caused by a trifle such as a foreign matter being caught. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory main body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is positioned upward on both the left and right sides so as to increase the degree of freedom in the upward direction. It is mounted on a pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed. Therefore, even if the ascending/descending speed by the large accessory left driving mechanism 240 and the ascending/descending speed by the large accessory right driving mechanism 260 do not necessarily match, it is possible to maintain smooth ascending/descending as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the large-sized accessory 232 as a movable accessory, and it is possible to execute a role product presentation that can give a large impact.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the large accessory 232 is positioned at the origin position, the large accessory body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is locked by the lock mechanism 250 at the origin position. Since it can be held, even if the size of the large-sized accessory 232 is increased, it is possible to prevent the large-sized accessory 232 from naturally falling due to the action of gravity. Become. By the way, when the large accessory main body 230 is supported and held from below, if the lock mechanism 250 is slid against the lower surface of the large accessory support arm 238 to release the holding, the large accessory main body 230 A considerable amount of force is required due to the weight of the In this respect, according to the present embodiment, the holding state and the releasing state can be switched by rotating the lock mechanism 250 without sliding. The lock mechanism 250 can be switched from the holding mode to the released state with respect to the lower surface of the 230 .

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to projecting an image onto the front screen 512 by image light projected from the front projection device 600 arranged on the projecting portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550, Since the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550 is provided with the large-sized accessories 232 that can be operated based on the result of the lottery, it is possible to perform an unprecedented new performance. In particular, the decorative accessory 560 can be operated at a position closer to the player than in the past, so that the effect of the accessory can be performed. By the way, the front projection device 600 and the decoration 560 are arranged on the protruding portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550. In order to properly project an image onto the front screen 512, the decoration 560 is required. Regardless of operation, the front projection device 600 should always be fixed. Therefore, by providing a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 capable of operating only the decorative accessory 560 out of the front projection device 600 and the decorative accessory 560 arranged on the projecting portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, It is possible to advance the movable accessory toward the front position of the upper rear screen 2902 in a state where a clear image is projected, and it is possible to suitably perform a new performance that has never been seen before. .

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to projecting an image onto the front screen 512 by image light projected from the front projection device 600 arranged on the projecting portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550, Since the decorative accessory 560 which can be operated based on the result of the lottery is provided on the protruding portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550, it is possible to perform a new performance that has never been seen before. In particular, the decorative accessory 560 can be operated at a position closer to the player than in the past, so that the effect of the accessory can be performed. In addition, the front projection device 600 and the decorative accessory 560 are arranged on the projecting portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550. In order to properly project the image onto the front screen 512, the decorative accessory 560 Front projector 622 and front mirror 624 must always be fixed regardless of operation. Therefore, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 is provided which can operate only the decorative accessory 560 among the front projector 622, the front mirror 624, and the decorative accessory 560 arranged on the projecting portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550. I'm trying By the way, when only the decoration accessory 560 among the front projector 622, the front mirror 624 and the decoration accessory 560 is activated, the front side of the front mirror 624 arranged behind the decoration accessory 560 is exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the front mirror 624 that is exposed when the decorative accessory 560 is activated has a decorated portion. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform an unprecedented new effect while ensuring the aesthetic appearance when the decorative accessory 560 is activated.

[13. Expandability of gaming machine according to the present embodiment]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 are projected onto separate screens (front projection device The image light projected from 600 is projected onto the front screen 512, and the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290). The positional relationship between the front screen 512 on which the image light projected from the front projection device 600 is projected and the rear screen unit 290 on which the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is shifted in the front-rear direction. , the images projected on both screens appear in the overlapping area when viewed from the front. However, a situation occurred in which either the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 or the image projected by the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 could not be visually recognized. However, from the viewpoint of not interfering with the progress of the game, it is not always necessary to provide two screens (the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290). For example, on the back surface of one screen, an image that can be viewed from the front is projected by image light projected from the rear to the front, and projected from the front to the rear on the surface of the screen. An image that can be visually recognized in front view may be projected by the projected image light. In such a case, even if one of the images cannot be visually recognized, the progress of the game will not be hindered.

In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an example of a mode in which images are projected onto the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 by image light projected from the rear projection device 120 and the front projection device 600, respectively. , and the schematic side view of FIG. 47, the configuration shown in FIG. 78 may be used instead of the configuration shown in FIG. FIG. 78 is a diagram showing an example of a manner in which images are projected onto rear screen unit 290 and front screen 512 by image light projected from rear projection device 120 and front projection device 600, respectively. 47 modification. Since FIG. 78 is a schematic diagram like FIG. 47, the installation angles of the projectors 122, 126, and 622, for example, are slightly different from the actual ones.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 78, the width of the front screen 512 in the horizontal direction is substantially the same as or larger than that of the front screen 512 from the lower position of the front mirror 624 or the decorative accessory 560 to the lower position of the front screen 512 . An image light protection member 530 is provided so as to cover the area from the front including both side surfaces. The image light protection member 530 is made of a transparent plate-like member (for example, a glass plate or a resin member) so that the rear side can be visually recognized. As a result, the image light projected from the front projector 622 (the image light reflected by the front mirror 624) can be covered from the front. It is possible to prevent problems such as shadows entering the video. Further, as shown in FIG. 78, the image light protection member 530 is provided so as to avoid the operating range of the decorative accessory 560 (below the decorative accessory 560). Execution is not hindered.

Further, as shown in FIG. 78, in this modification, the first rear projector 122 projects image light rearward, and the image light projected rearward from the first rear projector 122 is projected forward. A reflecting rear mirror 128 is provided. This makes it possible to increase the distance to the upper rear screen 2902 which is the projection surface, and to project a larger image onto the upper rear screen 2902 .

In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment may be configured such that, for example, a person involved in the hall can set a set value in six steps from "1" to "6". If the set value is changed, for example, the big hit probability (internal winning probability) in the internal lottery is changed.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can apply the present invention to all gaming machines in which a game is played using game media and a privilege is given based on the result of the game. That is, a game is played by shooting or inserting game media by the physical action of the player, and not only is the game media paid out based on the result of the game, but also the main control circuit 720 itself A game medium owned by a player may be electromagnetically managed, and a game played by circulating enclosed game balls or a game played without medals may be performed. Also, the game media owned by the player may be electromagnetically managed by a game media management device that is mounted (connected) to the main control circuit 720 and that manages the game media.

When managed by a game media management device connected to the main control circuit 720, the game media management device has a ROM and RWM (or RAM) and is provided in the gaming machine. It is connected to the media handling device and a two-way communication function via a predetermined interface, and provides the necessary game media for the operation of lending game media (that is, when the player performs the operation of inserting the game media). action), or when a winning combination related to the payout of game media is won (the winning combination is established), the payout action of the game media (that is, the payout of the game media to the player is performed, and the necessary game media are acquired). or to electromagnetically record a game medium to be used for a game. The game medium management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also displays the number of owned game media on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 based on the management result of the number of game media. A medium number display device (not shown) may be provided, and the number of game media displayed on this owned game medium number display device may be managed. In other words, the game media management device may record and display the total number of game media that a player can use for games by an electromagnetic method.

Further, in this case, the game medium management device has the capability of allowing the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media to an external game medium handling device. In addition to being directly operated by the player, it has the performance that the number of recorded game media cannot be reduced, and an external connection terminal plate (not shown) is provided between it and an external game media handling device. In some cases, it is desirable that the player has the ability to transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media only through the external connection terminal board.

In addition to the above, the game machine is provided with lending operation means, return (settlement) operation means, and an external connection terminal board that can be operated by the player. (e.g. IC card) insertion slot, non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money etc. from a mobile terminal, other various operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, external connection terminal board on the side of the game media handling device may be provided (neither is shown).

As the game flow at that time, for example, the player deposits valuable value into the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable value based on the operation of one of the lending operation means. Then, the game media corresponding to the subtracted value are increased from the game media handling device to the game media management device. Then, the player plays the game, and repeats the above operation when the game medium is required. After that, a predetermined number of game media are acquired as a result of the game, and when the game is finished, the number of game media is transmitted from the game medium management device to the game medium handling device by operating one of the return operation means, and the game is played. The medium handling device ejects the recording medium recording the number of game media. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored by itself when transmitting the number of game media. The player takes the ejected recording medium to a prize counter or the like to exchange for prizes, or moves the game machine to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another machine.

In the above example, all game media are sent to the game medium handling device, but only the number of game media desired by the player is sent from the gaming machine or the game medium handling device, and the game media possessed by the player are sent. It is good also as dividing and processing. In addition, it is also possible to eject cash or a cash equivalent instead of just ejecting the recording medium, or to store the information in a portable terminal or the like. Further, the game medium handling device may be configured so that the member recording medium of the game hall can be inserted, and the member recording medium is stored so that the game can be played again at a later date.

Further, in the game machine or the game medium handling device, by operating a predetermined operation means (not shown), it is possible to execute a lock operation to lock the game medium or valuable value data communication to the game medium handling device or the game medium management device. good too. In this case, information that only the player can know, such as a one-time password, may be set, or the player may be recorded by imaging means provided in the game medium handling device.

In the above description, the game media management device is applied to a pachinko game machine, but the game media management device can also be applied to a pachislot machine, a slot machine using game balls, or a sealed game machine. It can also be provided so that the game media of the player can be managed.

Thus, by providing the above-described game medium management device, the number of parts inside the game machine can be reduced compared to the case where the game medium is physically provided for the game, and the cost and manufacturing cost of the game machine can be reduced. can be reduced, the player can be prevented from directly contacting the game medium, the game environment can be improved, the noise can be reduced, and the power consumption of the game machine can be reduced by reducing the number of parts. It will also happen. In addition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through game media or through the slot for inserting or paying out game media. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

In addition, an enclosed type game machine configured so that the game medium can be played without being discharged to the outside, and a communication cable for transmitting data related to the increase or decrease in the game medium associated with consumption, lending, and payout of the game medium to the game machine. When the present invention is applied to a game system having a game medium management device connected to enable transmission and reception by optical signals via a game system, the game system may be configured as follows.

The outline of the enclosed game machine will be described below. In the enclosed type game machine, the shooting device is positioned above the game area and shoots game balls as game media from above to the game area. When the player operates the handle, the ball feed solenoid is driven by the payout control circuit, and the ball feed pestle pushes the game ball in the waiting state toward the launch pad. As a result, the game ball moves to the launch pad. Also, a subtraction sensor is provided on the route from the standby position to the launch pad, and detects a game ball moving to the launch pad. When a game ball is detected by the subtraction sensor, 1 is subtracted from the number of possessed balls. In this way, since game balls as game media are shot from above into the game area, so-called return balls (foul balls) can be avoided in enclosed type game machines. The game ball discharged from the game area after rolling in the game area is polished by the ball polishing device. The game ball polished by the ball polishing device is conveyed upward by the lifting device and guided to the shooting device. Game balls are not discharged to the outside of the enclosed type game machine, and a fixed number (for example, 50) of game balls circulate through a series of paths in the game machine.

Since game balls are not ejected to the outside of the game machine, enclosed type game machines are not provided with an upper tray or a lower tray for temporarily holding game balls. Since the game balls are not discharged to the outside in the closed-type game machine, the game balls are not actually in the hands of the player, and the number of game balls does not actually increase or decrease as the game is played. In an enclosed type game machine, a player starts a game after obtaining a ball by lending it from a game medium management device. Here, obtaining a ball means that a player obtains a game medium in terms of data management. As game balls are shot from the shooting device, the balls in the player's possession are consumed, and the number of balls in the player's possession decreases. In addition, when the game balls pass through the respective prize winning openings provided in the game area, the number of payouts according to the conditions set according to the winning openings is performed, and the number of possessed balls is increased. Furthermore, the number of balls in possession is increased by lending out from the game medium management device. It should be noted that "consumption, lending, and payout of game media" indicates consumption, lending, and payout of held balls. Also, "increase or decrease in game media" means that the number of balls held increases or decreases due to consumption, lending, or payout. Also, "data on increase/decrease in game media associated with consumption, lending, and payout of game media" is data on decrease in possessed balls due to shooting game balls and increase in possessed balls due to lending and payout.

The enclosed game machine has a payout control circuit and a touch panel type liquid crystal display device. The payout control circuit is connected to various sensors for detecting the passage of game balls through the winning openings. The payout control circuit manages the number of balls held. For example, when a game ball passes through each winning hole, the number of game balls to be paid out is added to the number of balls. Also, when a game ball is shot, the number of possessed balls is subtracted. The payout control circuit transmits data regarding the number of balls held by the player to the game medium management device. The liquid crystal display device is positioned above the gaming machine and receives requests for conversion of game value managed by the game medium management device to possession balls (ball lending) and counting (return) of possession balls. These requests are transmitted to the payout control circuit via the game medium management device, and the payout control circuit instructs the game medium management device to transmit data regarding the current number of balls in possession. Here, the "game value" includes money/banknotes, prepaid media, tokens, electronic money, tickets, and the like, which can be converted into holding balls by the game media management device. In this embodiment, the game media management device is a so-called CR unit, and is configured to be able to accept bills, prepaid media, and the like. In addition, the counted number of balls in hand can be used for prize exchanges and the like in a game arcade where the game system is installed.

In addition, the enclosed game machine has a backup power supply. As a result, even if the power is turned off at night or the like, the data immediately before the power is turned off can be retained. In addition, this backup power supply may be used to continuously detect opening of the door frame by the door opening sensor, for example. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts at night. In this case, information such as the number of times the door frame has been opened may be stored. Furthermore, information such as the number of times the door frame has been opened may be output to a liquid crystal display device or the like of the game machine when the power is turned on.

The game medium management device has a game machine connection board. The game medium management device is configured to transmit and receive data (transmission signal) to and from the game machine via the game machine connection board. The transmitted and received data includes the unique ID of the CPU provided in the main control circuit, the unique ID of the CPU provided in the payout control circuit, the game machine manufacturer code stored in the game machine, the security chip manufacturer code, the game This is information such as the model code of the machine. Then, when one of the game machine and the game medium management device is the transmission source and the other is the transmission destination, when the transmission source transmits the transmission signal, the transmission destination that receives the transmission signal is the same signal as the transmission signal. is transmitted to the transmission source, and the transmission source compares the transmission signal and the confirmation signal to determine whether they are the same.

In this manner, the transmission source compares the confirmation signal transmitted from the transmission destination with the transmission signal and determines whether or not they are the same. It is possible to confirm that the message has been sent to the sender. As a result, it is possible to suppress cheating such as falsification of transmission/reception signals between the game machine and the game medium management device.

Further, in the gaming system, the transmission source has a modulation section for modulating a signal, the signal modulated by the modulation section is transmitted as the transmission signal, and the transmission destination transmits the signal modulated by the modulation section. It is also possible to have a demodulator for demodulation.

As a result, even if the transmission/reception signal between the game machine and the game media management device is read, it is difficult to decipher the signal. Unauthorized acts such as falsification can be suppressed.

Further, in the gaming system, when the transmission signal is received from the transmission source, the transmission destination transmits an acknowledgment signal, which is a signal indicating that the transmission signal has been received, separately from the confirmation signal. It may be sent to the sender.

As a result, by comparing the transmission signal and the confirmation signal, it is possible not only to confirm that the normal signal has been transmitted and received, but also to confirm that the normal signal has been transmitted and received based on the approval signal. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the suppression of fraudulent acts.

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[1st to 13th game machines]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an internal lottery is performed when a game ball is received in a starting hole, and an effect image is displayed on, for example, a liquid crystal display based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a big win, a big win game is executed.

In this type of game machine, a screen sheet that switches between a transparent state and a milky white state (opaque state) depending on whether the power is turned on or off is placed in front of the display unit, and laser light is emitted when this screen sheet is in the opaque state. A gaming machine is known (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2014-200478).

(First issue)
According to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-200478, it is possible to give a visual impact to the player by combining the image display on the screen sheet and the display on the display unit. there is a possibility.

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a game machine capable of increasing interest by performing effects that can give a further visual impact.

In order to solve the above first problem, the present invention provides a first gaming machine having the following configuration.

[First gaming machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300);
A rear effect member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member and performs an effect,
Front projection means (e.g., front projection device 600) arranged forward of the game member and capable of projecting image light backward;
A front effect member (for example, a front screen 512) that is arranged in front of the game member and performs an effect that is visible in a front view by the image light projected from the front projection means;
with
The front effect member is
Not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means, but also the effect performed on the rear effect member can be visually recognized in the front view. It is characterized by having a region).

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the effect performed by the rear effect member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the effect arranged in front of the game member It is possible to visually recognize both the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512) and the effect performed on the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512). Moreover, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear presentation member and the front presentation member, a game is played with real objects instead of images between the rear presentation and the front presentation. It will happen. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game machine that has never existed before, and to increase interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

In order to solve the above first problem, the present invention provides a second gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Second game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
a game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300);
Rear projection means (for example, rear projection device 120) arranged behind the game member and capable of projecting image light projected as an image toward a front projection area (for example, rear screen unit 290);
Forward projection means (e.g., front projection) that is arranged in front of the game member and can project image light projected as an image toward a rear projection area (e.g., an area where the mesh sheet 5124 is attached) device 600);
with
A projection area onto which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and a projection area onto which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected have an overlapping area when viewed from the front. characterized by

According to the game machine of (1) above, the projection area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) onto which the image light projected from the rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120) is projected, and the front projection means (for example, The projection area (for example, the front screen 512) onto which the image light projected from the front projection device 600 is projected overlaps when viewed from the front. As a result, it is possible to perform a new display effect that has never existed before, and it is possible to enhance interest.

It should be noted that ``the projection area on which the image light projected from the rear projection means overlaps with the projection area on which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected when viewed from the front'' means the projection target member. may be one or two. When there is only one projection target member, for example, the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the back surface, and the image light projected from the front projection means is projected onto the front surface. When there are two members to be projected, for example, the members to be projected are arranged in the front-rear direction, and the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the member to be projected arranged in the rear, and is projected forward. A mode is conceivable in which the image light projected from the means is projected onto a projection target member arranged in front.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The game member has a transparent area,
a rear projection member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member and onto which an image is projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means;
a front projected member (for example, a front screen 512) arranged forward of the game member and onto which an image is projected by the image light projected from the front projection means;
further comprising
The front projected member is
Not only the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection means, but also the image projected on the rear projection member by the image light projected from the rear projection means are visually recognizable in front view. projection area (for example, the area to which the mesh sheet 5124 is attached).

According to the gaming machine (2) above, the rear projected member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) and the rear projected member (for example, the front screen 512) are arranged in a region where they overlap in the front-rear direction. In addition, not only the image projected by the image light projected from the front projecting means but also the image projected on the rear projecting means can be viewed from the front of the front projected member. Moreover, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear presentation member and the front presentation member, a game is played with a real object that is not an image between the rear image and the front image. It will happen. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game machine that has never existed before, and to increase interest.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a third gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Third gaming machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
a game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300);
A rear projection means (for example, a rear projection device 120) arranged behind the game member and capable of projecting image light projected as an effect toward a forward projection area (for example, a rear screen unit 290);
rear control means (for example, sub CPU 731) for controlling image light projected from the rear projection means;
Front projection means (e.g., front projection device 600) that is arranged in front of the game member and is capable of projecting image light projected as an effect toward a rear projection area (e.g., front screen 512);
front control means (for example, sub CPU 731) for controlling image light projected from the front projection means;
with
A projection area onto which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and a projection area onto which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected have an overlapping area when viewed from the front. ,
said rear control means or/and said forward control means,
The effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means can be controlled so that the same effect is performed. .

According to the game machine of (1) above, the projection area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) onto which the image light projected from the rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120) is projected, and the image light is projected from the front projection means. When viewed from the front, it overlaps with the projection area (for example, the front screen 512) onto which the projected image light is projected. Moreover, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear presentation member and the front presentation member, a game is played with real objects instead of images between the rear presentation and the front presentation. It will happen. This makes it possible to provide a new type of gaming machine that has never existed before.

Further, the same effect is performed in the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means. Therefore, for example, even if one of the effects is not performed, it is possible to visually recognize the other effect, and it is possible to avoid impeding the progress of the game. Further, in the case where the optical axis of the image light projected from the front projection means can be blocked by the player's hand, for example, a shadow may appear in the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means. There is a risk that it will be lost. However, even in such a case, it is possible to visually recognize the effect projected onto the rear projection target member, so that it is possible to avoid hindrance to the progress of the game.

It should be noted that ``the projection area on which the image light projected from the rear projection means overlaps with the projection area on which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected when viewed from the front'' means the projection target member. may be one or two. When there is only one projection target member, for example, the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the back surface, and the image light projected from the front projection means is projected onto the front surface. When there are two members to be projected, for example, the members to be projected are arranged in the front-rear direction, and the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the member to be projected arranged in the rear, and is projected forward. A mode is conceivable in which the image light projected from the means is projected onto a projection target member arranged in front.

In addition, according to the present invention, "the rear control means and/or the front control means provide an effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means, and an effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means. Controllable to perform the same effect as the projected effect” means that “the rear control means controls so that the same effect as the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means is performed. Aspect”, “Aspect in which the front control means controls so that the same effect as that projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means is performed”, and “Control of both the rear control means and the front control means , the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means are the same.

It should be noted that the ``similar presentation'' means that it is preferable that the shape, size, color, movement, etc. are all the same. may be different.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The game member (for example, the game panel 300) has a transparent area,
a rear projection member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member;
a front projected member (for example, a front screen 512) arranged in front of the game member;
further comprising
The rear projection means (e.g. rear projection device 120) comprises:
projecting image light toward the rear projection target member from behind the rear projection target member;
The front projection means (for example, the front projection device 600)
The image light is projected from the front of the front projection target member toward the front projection target member.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the rearward projected member and the rearward projected member are arranged in a region where they overlap in the front-rear direction when viewed from the front. In addition, since the forward projection member can visually recognize not only the performance projected by the image light projected from the front projection means but also the performance projected on the rear projection means in a front view, an unprecedented new display is possible. It becomes possible to perform production, and it becomes possible to heighten interest.

In order to solve the above first problem, the present invention provides a fourth game machine having the following configuration.

[Fourth game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
Projection means capable of projecting image light forward (for example, rear projection device 120);
An image can be projected by image light projected from the projection means, and one projection target member (eg, lower rear screen 2904) and another projection target member (eg, intermediate rear screen 2906) are connected. a projection target member having a connecting portion (for example, the rear screen unit 290);
a game member (eg, game panel 300) having a game area (eg, game area 320) and arranged in front of the one projected member;
with
The game member is
The peripheral edge portion of the game member (for example, the upper side of the game panel 300) and the connection portion of the projection target member (for example, the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) are substantially on the same line when viewed from the front. It is characterized by being configured to be linear.

According to the game machine of (1) above, an image is projected onto a projection target member in which one projection target member (eg, the lower rear screen 2904) and another projection target member (eg, the intermediate rear screen 2906) are connected. Since the image is projected, the image can be projected onto a wide projection area. Moreover, the peripheral portion (eg, the upper side of the game panel 300) of the game member (eg, the game panel 300) and the connection portion of the projection target member (eg, the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) Since they are configured to be substantially on the same straight line when viewed from the front, it is possible to minimize the influence that may be exerted on the image projected onto the projection target member. Whether or not the peripheral portion of the game member and the connecting portion of the projection target member are substantially on the same straight line in a front view depends on the angle viewed from the front. In addition, it is preferable that the periphery of the game member and the connecting portion of the projected member are arranged substantially on the same straight line as seen from the player's line of sight. For example, when the player sits facing the game machine and the player's line of sight looking at the side of the game member (the line connecting the player's eyes and the side of the game member) is substantially horizontal, It is sufficient that the peripheral edge portion of the game member and the connecting portion of the projection target member are substantially on the same straight line in the substantially horizontal direction.

It should be noted that the "periphery of the game member" refers to the shape of the game member when the game members are rectangular and are connected so that the other projected member is positioned above one of the projected members. A peripheral portion along the upper side corresponds. Further, when the game members are rectangular and are connected so that the other projection member is positioned below one of the projection members, the peripheral edge portion along the lower side of the game member corresponds. In addition, when the game member is rectangular and the two are connected so that the other projection member is positioned to the left of one projection member, the peripheral edge portion along the left side of the game member corresponds. Furthermore, when the game members are rectangular and are connected so that the other projection member is positioned to the right of one of the projection members, the peripheral edge portion along the right side of the game member corresponds.

The "game member" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The game member (for example, game panel 300)
It is characterized in that an image projected onto a projection target member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) arranged behind the game member can be visually recognized.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, while visually recognizing the game area, it is possible to visually recognize the image projected onto the projection target member arranged behind the game member.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a fifth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Fifth gaming machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
a first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
a second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124);
a second projection member (for example, a lower rear screen 2904) arranged at a position apart from the first projection member in a front view and onto which an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means;
a third projection member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) disposed between the first projection member and the second projection member;
with
By arranging one of the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected ahead of the other, they are arranged in the front-rear direction with respect to each other, and
The third projected member is
arranged at an angle so as to fill the gap between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected;
In order to form one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) capable of projecting a continuous image by the first projection member, the second projection member, and the third projection member, The third member to be projected is connected to the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) onto which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122); , a second projection member (for example, lower rear screen 2904) and a third projection member (eg, middle rear screen 2906) positioned between the first and second projection members. Although the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected are arranged in the front-rear direction, the third member to be projected fills the space between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected. 2, connected to the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected, and arranged obliquely. Thereby, one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be formed while the first projected member and the second projected member are shifted in the front-rear direction. As a result, while minimizing the distance between each projection means and each projection target member, even if one wide display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) is displaced in the front-rear direction, a continuous image can be projected. can be projected. For example, with conventional liquid crystal displays, increasing the display area increases the cost, and even if multiple liquid crystal displays are arranged side by side, images cannot be displayed at the boundaries between other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of images cannot be maintained. In particular, it is not possible to use a plurality of liquid crystal displays to form display areas that are shifted in the front-rear direction. In this regard, according to the present invention, it is possible to project a continuous image onto one wide display area shifted in the front-rear direction.

The "third member to be projected that is arranged between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected" may be composed of one member, or may be composed of a plurality of members. It may be configured by connecting.

In addition to the first projection means and the second projection means, a third projection means for projecting the image light onto the third projected member may be provided, or the first projection means and/or the second projection means may be provided. The image light projected from may be projected onto the third projected means.

In order to solve the above first problem, the present invention provides a sixth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Sixth gaming machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
a first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
a second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124);
a second projection member (for example, a lower rear screen 2904) arranged at a position apart from the first projection member in a front view and onto which an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means;
a third projection member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) disposed between the first projection member and the second projection member;
projection control means (for example, sub CPU 731) capable of controlling image light projected from the first projection means and/or the second projection means;
with
By arranging one of the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected ahead of the other, they are arranged in the front-rear direction with respect to each other, and
The third projected member is
arranged at an angle so as to fill the gap between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected;
In order to form one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) capable of projecting a continuous image by the first projection member, the second projection member, and the third projection member, The third member to be projected is connected to the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected,
The projection control means is
Cooperative projection control for performing control such that one image having continuity is projected onto the one display area composed of the first member to be projected, the second member to be projected, and the third member to be projected. means and
and independent projection control means for controlling such that different images are projected on the first projection target member and the second projection target member.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) onto which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122); , a second projection member (for example, lower rear screen 2904) and a third projection member (eg, middle rear screen 2906) positioned between the first and second projection members. Although the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected are arranged in the front-rear direction, the third member to be projected fills the space between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected. 2, connected to the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected, and arranged obliquely. Thereby, one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be formed while the first projected member and the second projected member are shifted in the front-rear direction. As a result, while minimizing the distance between each projection means and each projection target member, even if one wide display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) is displaced in the front-rear direction, a continuous image can be projected. can be projected. For example, with conventional liquid crystal displays, increasing the display area increases the cost, and even if multiple liquid crystal displays are arranged side by side, images cannot be displayed at the boundaries between other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of images cannot be maintained. In particular, it is not possible to use a plurality of liquid crystal displays to form display areas that are shifted in the front-rear direction. In this regard, according to the present invention, it is possible to project a continuous image onto one wide display area shifted in the front-rear direction. Further, a mode in which one image having continuity is projected on one display area composed of the first projection member, the second projection member, and the third projection member; The manner in which different images are projected on the two projected members can also be changed according to, for example, the game state.

The "third member to be projected that is arranged between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected" may be composed of one member, or may be composed of a plurality of members. It may be configured by connecting.

In addition to the first projection means and the second projection means, a third projection means for projecting the image light onto the third projected member may be provided, or the first projection means and/or the second projection means may be provided. The image light projected from may be projected onto the third projected means.

In order to solve the above first problem, the present invention provides a seventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Seventh game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
a first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
a second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124);
A second projected image is projected by the image light projected from the second projecting means, and is arranged such that the image is projected onto a different area in a front view from the image projected onto the first projected member. a projection target member (eg, lower rear screen 2904);
with
The first projected member is
It is characterized in that it is arranged behind the second projected member in such a manner that a space (for example, the rendering space 700) is formed in front of the first projected member.

According to the game machine of (1) above, the first projection target member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projection means (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) project images in different regions when viewed from the front. are staggered so that Further, the first projected member is arranged behind the second projected member in such a manner that a space (for example, the rendering space 700) is formed in front of the first projected member. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine with expandability such as performing various effects using the space formed in front of the first projection target member.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first member to be projected (for example, the first rear projector 122) and the second member to be projected (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) form one display area (for example, the first rear projector 122) that can project a continuous image. For example, it is characterized in that it is connected to form a rear screen unit 290).

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) onto which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122); , and a second projecting member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) onto which an image is projected by image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124). For example, in conventional liquid crystal displays, it is possible to form a space in front of one liquid crystal display by arranging a plurality of liquid crystal displays in the front-rear direction. cannot be projected. In this respect, according to the present invention, while minimizing the distance between each projection means and each projection target member and projecting a continuous image on one wide display area, It is possible to form a space in the space, and to provide a gaming machine with excellent performance.

It should be noted that "a first projection member on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means and a second projection member on which an image is projected by image light projected from the second projection means are connected. "Constructed" is not limited to direct connection between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected, but also indirect connection (for example, another member to be projected may be sandwiched between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
It has a game area (for example, the game area 320) and is arranged in front of the second projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) in a manner in which an image projected on the second projection member can be visually recognized. A game member (for example, game panel 300) is further provided.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, both the game in the game area (for example, the game area 320) and the image projected on the second projection target member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) are visible. Furthermore, it is possible to perform effects using the space (for example, the effect space 700) in front of the first projection target member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902), thereby providing a game machine with further expandability. It becomes possible.

The "game member" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides an eighth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Eighth game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300);
A rear effect member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member and performs an effect,
Front projection means (e.g., front projection device 600) arranged forward of the game member and capable of projecting image light backward;
A front effect member (for example, a front screen 512) that is arranged in front of the game member and performs an effect that is visible in a front view by the image light projected from the front projection means;
a movable accessory configured to be operable (for example, a large accessory body portion 230);
with
The front effect member is
Not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means, but also the effect projected on the rear effect member can be visually recognized in the front view. area),
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is configured to be able to enter between the performance performed in the front performance member and the performance performed in the rear performance member (for example, performance space).

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the effect performed by the rear effect member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the effect arranged in front of the game member It is possible to visually recognize both the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512) and the effect performed on the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512). Moreover, based on the result of the lottery, a movable accessory (for example, a large Since the accessory main body 230) is configured to protrude, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before, and to enhance the interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a ninth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Ninth game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (e.g., a sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a game member (e.g., game panel 300) having a play area (e.g., game area 320);
A frame-shaped member (for example, front door unit 500) arranged in front of the game member and formed with an opening window (for example, opening window 5002) that allows the game area to be visually recognized;
with
The frame-shaped member is
Display means (e.g., front screen 512) arranged in the opening window for displaying an effect image based on the result of the lottery in a manner that allows the game area to be viewed from the front;
A decorative movable accessory (for example, an ornamental role) which is arranged above the display means and is operable toward the front of the display means based on the result of the lottery, and has a decoration indicating information related to the game machine. object 560) and
a shooting operation means (for example, a shooting handle 588) capable of shooting a game medium toward the game area below the display means;
characterized by having

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the display means (for example, the front screen 512) for displaying the effect image based on the result of the lottery is the opening window (for example, the opening) of the frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500). A decorative movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560), which is provided in the window 5002) and performs an accessory presentation that operates toward the front position of the display means based on the result of the lottery, is arranged above the display means. It is The display means and decorative movable accessory described above correspond to movable accessories arranged above, for example, a liquid crystal display and a center accessory in a conventional game machine, respectively. That is, in the present invention, both the effect image based on the result of the lottery and the role object effect in which the decorative movable accessory operates toward the front of the display means are positioned closer to the player than in the conventional game machine. It will be done. Further, the frame-shaped member is provided with a shooting operation means (for example, shooting handle 588) capable of shooting game media toward the game area below the display means. Therefore, the player who plays the game in the gaming machine of the present invention can feel as if the game ball is being shot from the shooting handle arranged below the game board in the conventional pachinko machine. , it will be possible to provide a novel game machine that has never existed before.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500) is
It has projection means (for example, front projection device 600) for projecting image light toward the display means (for example, front screen 512),
The display means is
having a projection area (for example, an area to which a mesh sheet 5124 is attached) in which an image as the effect image is projected by projecting image light from the projection means;
The projection area is
It is characterized by being a transparent projection target member (for example, front screen 512) that allows both the image as the effect image and the game area behind the display means to be visually recognized from the front.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the display means (for example, the front screen 512) arranged in the opening window (for example, the opening window 5002) of the frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500) displays the and the game area behind the display means (for example, the game area 320) can be visually recognized from the front, so it is possible to preferably provide a novel game machine that has never existed before. .

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a tenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Tenth game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (e.g., a sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
a first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
a second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124);
A second projected image is projected by the image light projected from the second projecting means, and is arranged such that the image is projected onto a different area in a front view from the image projected onto the first projected member. a projection target member (eg, lower rear screen 2904);
A game member (for example, the game panel 300) having a game area (for example, the game area 320) and arranged in front of the second projected member in a manner in which an image projected onto the second projected member can be visually recognized. )and,
a movable accessory configured to be operable (for example, a large accessory body portion 230);
with
The first projected member is
It is arranged behind the second projected member in such a manner that a space (for example, a rendering space 700) is formed above the game member and the second projected member,
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is configured to be able to move into the space formed above the game member and the second projected member.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) display images in different regions when viewed from the front. Displaced so as to be projected. On top of that, the first projected member creates a space (for example, the effect space 700) above the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the second projected member (that is, in front of the first projected member). It is arranged behind the second projection member in the manner in which it is formed. A movable accessory (for example, a large accessory 232) can enter a space formed above the game member and the second projected member based on the result of the lottery. Thereby, an image can be projected on a wide area by the first projection target member and the second projection target member. Moreover, it is possible to execute a game with expandability in which both the game in the game area and the images projected on the first projected member and the second projected member can be visually recognized. While maintaining visual recognition with the image projected on the projected material, it is possible to perform a movable performance with movable accessories, making it possible to perform a new performance that has never existed before, and to increase interest. Become.

The "game member" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first member to be projected (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second member to be projected (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) are one display area (for example, , rear screen unit 290).

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) onto which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122); , and a second projecting member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) onto which an image is projected by image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124). For example, in conventional liquid crystal displays, it is possible to form a space in front of one liquid crystal display by arranging a plurality of liquid crystal displays in the front-rear direction. cannot be projected. In this respect, according to the present invention, a movable accessory (eg, a large accessory 232) is placed in a space (eg, presentation space 700) formed above the game member (eg, game panel 300) and the second projected member. is not advanced, it is possible to minimize the distance between each projection means and each projection target member and project a continuous image on one wide display area.

It should be noted that "a first projection member on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means and a second projection member on which an image is projected by image light projected from the second projection means are connected. "Constructed" is not limited to direct connection between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected, but also indirect connection (for example, another member to be projected may be sandwiched between the first member to be projected and the second member to be projected.

In order to solve the above first problem, the present invention provides an eleventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Eleventh gaming machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (e.g., a sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
Front door member ( For example, front decoration frame 550),
a projection target member (for example, a front screen 512) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the projection means;
with
an operable movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) on the projecting portion of the front door member;
a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory out of the projection means and the movable accessory;
are arranged.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from the projecting means (eg, the front projection device 600) arranged on the projecting portion (eg, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (eg, the front decoration frame 550). In addition to projecting an image onto a member to be projected (for example, the front screen 512) by the projected image light, an operable movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) is attached to the front door member based on the result of the lottery. Since it is equipped with the overhanging part, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before. In particular, as for the movable accessory, it is possible to perform an accessory effect in which it is operated at a position closer to the player than in the past. By the way, the projecting means and the movable accessory are arranged on the protruding portion of the front door member. must always be fixed. Therefore, by providing a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of actuating only the movable accessory out of the projection means and the movable accessory arranged on the projecting portion of the front door member, It is possible to advance the movable accessory toward the front position of the projection target member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) in a state where a clear image is projected, and a new unprecedented production can be preferably achieved. , can be done.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (e.g., game panel 300) having a game area (e.g., game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (e.g., front decoration frame 550),
An opening window (for example, an opening window 5002) is formed in the front door member so that the game area can be viewed from the front,
The projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) is supported by the opening window,
Furthermore, the projected member is
The image light projected from the projection means is a permeable projection target member that not only allows the image to be projected, but also allows the game area behind the image light to be visually recognized in a front view.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550) is positioned closer to the player than before, and the image and the movable accessory (for example, the decorative accessory 560) are used to produce the role. Both can be performed, and it becomes possible to heighten interest. Moreover, not only the image projected by the image light projected from the projecting means, but also the game area behind the projected member (for example, the front screen 512) (for example, the game area 320) can be viewed from the front. , it is possible to further enhance interest.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A rear display means (e.g., rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member (e.g., game area 320) and projects an image,
The game member is configured such that an image displayed on the rear display means can be viewed from the front.

According to the game machine of (3) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) arranged on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550). While both the image projected by the projected image light and the image projected on the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be viewed from the front, the movable accessory (for example, , and the large-sized accessories 232), it is possible to further enhance the interest.

It should be noted that the ``rear display means for projecting an image'' described in the present invention is not limited to specific parts or members as long as the image is projected, and the image projected from the projection means It may be a projection target member on which an image is projected by light, or a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a dot display device, or a segment display device.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a twelfth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Twelfth gaming machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (e.g., a sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
Front door member ( For example, front decoration frame 550),
a projection target member (for example, a front screen 512) on which an effect is projected by the image light projected from the projection means;
with
In the projecting portion of the front door member,
As the projection means, projection means for projecting image light forward (for example, front projector 622), and reflection means for reflecting back the image light projected forward from the projection means (for example, front mirror 624),
an actuatable movable object (eg, ornamental object 560);
a driving mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory out of the projection means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory;
is placed and
The reflecting means is
It has an exposed portion that is exposed when the movable accessory is actuated, and has a decorated portion on the exposed portion.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from the projecting means (eg, the front projection device 600) arranged on the projecting portion (eg, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (eg, the front decoration frame 550). In addition to projection of the effect by the projected image light onto the projected member (for example, the front screen 512), an operable movable accessory (for example, the decorative accessory 560) is provided on the projecting portion of the front door member. Therefore, it is possible to perform new productions that have never been seen before. In particular, as for the movable accessory, it is possible to perform an accessory effect in which it is operated at a position closer to the player than in the past. Projection means (e.g., front projection device 600) and a movable object are arranged on the projecting portion of the front door member. Projection means (eg, front projector 622) and reflection means (eg, front mirror 624) must always be fixed regardless of object actuation. Therefore, a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projecting means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory arranged on the projecting portion of the front door member is provided. I'm trying By the way, if only the movable accessory out of the projecting means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory is operated, the reflecting means arranged behind the movable accessory is exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the reflecting means that is exposed when the movable accessory is activated has a decorated portion. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform a new performance that has never been seen before, while ensuring aesthetics when the movable accessory is activated.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (e.g., game panel 300) having a game area (e.g., game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (e.g., front decoration frame 550),
An opening window (for example, an opening window 5002) is formed in the front door member so that the game area can be viewed from the front,
The projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) is supported by the opening window,
Furthermore, the projected member is
The image light projected from the projecting means can not only project the effect, but also the game area behind the projecting member can be viewed from the front.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, it is possible to perform both the performance and the performance of the movable accessory at a position closer to the player than in the past, such as the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550), It is possible to increase interest. Moreover, the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) is not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600), but also the rear game area (for example, the game area 320). can also be visually recognized from the front, it is possible to further enhance interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A rear display means (e.g., rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member (e.g., game area 320) for performing an effect is further provided,
The game member is configured such that an effect performed on the rear display means can be visually recognized in a front view.

According to the game machine of (3) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) arranged on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550). While both the effect projected by the projected image light and the effect performed on the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be visually recognized from the front, the movable accessory (for example, Since the performance of the accessory by the decorative accessory 560) is performed, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

It should be noted that the ``rear display means for performing the effect'' described in the present invention is not limited to specific parts or members as long as the effect is performed, and the image light projected from the projection means It may be a projection target member on which an effect is performed, or a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a dot display device and a segment display device.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a thirteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[13th gaming machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (e.g., a sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
Front door member ( For example, front decoration frame 550),
a projection target member (for example, a front screen 512) on which an effect is projected by the image light projected from the projection means;
with
In the projecting portion of the front door member,
As the projection means, projection means for projecting image light forward (for example, front projector 622), and reflection means for reflecting back the image light projected forward from the projection means (for example, front mirror 624),
a movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) that is operable based on the results of the internal lottery;
a driving mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory out of the projection means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory;
is placed and
The reflecting means is
Having an exposed portion that is exposed when the movable accessory is actuated, and having a decorated portion on the exposed portion,
In the decorative part,
A decoration that forms a predetermined shape together with the movable accessory is applied.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from the projecting means (eg, the front projection device 600) arranged on the projecting portion (eg, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (eg, the front decoration frame 550). In addition to projection of the effect by the projected image light onto the projected member (for example, the front screen 512), an operable movable accessory (for example, the decorative accessory 560) is provided on the projecting portion of the front door member. Therefore, it is possible to perform new productions that have never been seen before. In particular, as for the movable accessory, it is possible to perform an accessory effect in which it is operated at a position closer to the player than in the past. In addition, the projecting means and the movable accessory are arranged on the protruding portion of the front door member. (eg front projector 622) and reflecting means (eg front mirror 624) must always be fixed. Therefore, a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projecting means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory arranged on the projecting portion of the front door member is provided. I'm trying By the way, if only the movable accessory out of the projecting means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory is operated, the reflecting means arranged behind the movable accessory is exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the reflecting means that is exposed when the movable accessory is activated has a decorated portion. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform a new performance that has never been seen before, while ensuring aesthetics when the movable accessory is activated. In addition, since the decorative part is decorated with a predetermined shape together with the movable accessory, the movable accessory operates in a predetermined shape that cannot be visually recognized by the player before the movable accessory is activated. By doing so, it becomes possible to visually recognize it, so it is possible to further enhance interest.

The "predetermined form" corresponds to, for example, a specific character, a specific logo, or the like.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (e.g., game panel 300) having a game area (e.g., game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (e.g., front decoration frame 550),
An opening window (for example, an opening window 5002) is formed in the front door member so that the game area can be viewed from the front,
The projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) is supported by the opening window,
Furthermore, the projected member is
The image light projected from the projecting means can not only project the effect, but also the game area behind the projecting member can be viewed from the front.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, it is possible to perform both the performance and the performance of the movable accessory at a position closer to the player than in the past, such as the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550), It is possible to increase interest. Moreover, the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) is not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600), but also the rear game area (for example, the game area 320). can also be visually recognized from the front, it is possible to further enhance interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and reels in the case of a pachislot machine.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A rear display means (e.g., rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member (e.g., game area 320) for performing an effect is further provided,
The game member is configured such that an effect performed on the rear display means can be visually recognized in a front view.

According to the game machine of (3) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) arranged on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550). While both the effect projected by the projected image light and the effect performed on the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be visually recognized from the front, the movable accessory (for example, Since the performance of the accessory by the decorative accessory 560) is performed, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

It should be noted that the ``rear display means'' described in any one of the first to thirteenth game machines of the present invention having the above configuration is not limited to specific parts or members as long as the effect is performed. Instead, it may be a member to be projected on which an effect is produced by image light projected from the projecting means, or a display such as a liquid crystal display, a dot display, or a segment display. Also, regarding the "front effect member", for example, if it is a device that displays (including projects) an image in a manner that allows the rear to be viewed, such as a transmissive liquid crystal, the image light projected from the projection means (for example, a projector) It is not limited to, for example, a projection target member (eg, screen) onto which an image is projected by.

According to the first to thirteenth game machines of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.

[14th to 18th game machines]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an internal lottery is performed when a game ball is received in a starting hole, and an effect image is displayed on, for example, a liquid crystal display based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a big win, a big win game is executed.

As a game machine of this type, there is known a game machine in which, for example, a movable accessory advances in front of a liquid crystal display based on the result of an internal lottery so as to create expectations for the result of the internal lottery (for example, , see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-092885).

(Second issue)
If a role effect is performed in which a movable role advances in front of the liquid crystal display device as in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2015-092885, the player can have expectations.

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a gaming machine capable of increasing interest by performing a character presentation that can give a further impact.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a fourteenth game machine having the following configuration.

[14th game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
A main object (for example, a large-sized accessory 232) having an accommodation space (for example, an accommodation space 2324) behind;
a first rear accessory (for example, a front light guide plate 234) arranged behind the main object facing the main object;
A first drive mechanism (for example, a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, which is arranged in front of the first rear role object and can operate the first rear role object behind the main object,
a second rear accessory (for example, a rear light guide plate 236) disposed further behind the first rear accessory;
A second drive mechanism (for example, a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism) that is arranged behind the second rear accessory and can operate the second rear accessory behind the first rear accessory 2360) and
with
The first drive mechanism is
It is arranged in the storage space on the back side of the main object, and is configured so that the first rear accessory can be rotated behind the main object,
The second drive mechanism is
It is characterized in that the second back role object is configured to be able to operate the second back role object so as to perform a movement different from that of the first back role object.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first drive mechanism (for example, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340) capable of operating the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) is driven by the first rear It is arranged in front of the main character and is arranged in the accommodation space (for example, the accommodation space 2324) on the back side of the main character (for example, the large character 232), and is the first rear character behind the main character. can be rotated. In addition, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 capable of operating the second rear accessory (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) is arranged behind the second rear accessory, and is arranged behind the second rear accessory. It is configured such that the object behind the first back role item can be operated to move differently from the first back role item. Therefore, the first rear accessory is brought close to the main character and is operated to rotate behind the main character, and the second rear accessory is brought close to the first rear accessory to perform a movement different from that of the first rear accessory. is performed, the front-rear direction can be made compact, and the main subject can be made to appear larger, and a movement that emphasizes the main subject can be performed. Also, even if the main character is standing still or moving only slightly, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving more than it actually is. In a conventional game machine, if the main character is made large, it is difficult to perform a character effect that gives the main character a movement. It is possible to perform an effective performance of the character as if the main character were making a larger movement than the actual movement.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The main object (for example, the large accessory 232) has a flat rear side,
Both the first rear component (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear component (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) are plate members,
the plane formed on the rear side of the main object and the first role object are closely opposed to each other,
It is characterized in that the first accessory and the second accessory are configured to be close to each other and face each other.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the main object (for example, the large accessory 232) has a flat rear side, and the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second Each of the rear accessories (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) is a plate-like member, and the plane formed on the rear side of the main character and the first accessory are closely opposed to each other. Since the two parts are configured so as to closely face each other, the front-rear direction can be made even more compact. Moreover, since the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 operate at positions closer to the main character, it is possible to make the main character appear larger.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are
In addition to being configured to emit light toward the front,
It is characterized by having a substantially similar shape that is larger than the main object (for example, the large-sized accessory 232) when viewed from the front.

According to the game machine of (3) above, since the rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are configured to be capable of emitting light toward the front, the main objects (for example, the large accessories) 232) while facing the main object and rotating it behind the main object. It is possible to make it look as if a larger movement is being performed. In addition, since the rear accessory is larger and substantially similar in shape to the main character when viewed from the front, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to make the viewer aware of the existence of the rear accessory as a separate member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a fifteenth game machine having the following configuration.

[15th game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
Lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery,
a movable accessory (for example, a large accessory body 230) configured to be operable based on the result of the internal lottery;
A gaming machine in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
The movable accessory is
Having a main character (for example, a large character 232) and a rear character (for example, a front light guide plate 234, a rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the main character facing the main character,
The back role is
It faces the main object and is configured to be rotatable while performing linear movement behind the main object.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the rear role (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the main role (for example, the large role 232) is used as the main role. Since it is configured to be able to rotate while performing linear movement behind the main object, the main object can be emphasized, and the main object is stationary or making only small movements, for example. Even in such a case, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving more than it actually is. In a conventional game machine, if the main character is made large, it is difficult to perform a character effect that gives the main character a movement. It is possible to perform an effective performance of the character as if the main character were making a larger movement than the actual movement.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are
a first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234);
a second rear accessory (for example, a rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the first rear accessory facing the first rear accessory;
has
The first back character and the second back character are configured to be operable in such a manner that both can be visually recognized when viewed from the front.

According to the gaming machine (2) above, the first rear role (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear role (for example, the rear The side light guide plate 236) can be operated in such a manner that both can be visually recognized when viewed from the front. It is possible to show

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are
In addition to being configured to emit light toward the front,
It is characterized by having a substantially similar shape that is larger than the main object when viewed from the front.

According to the game machine of (3) above, since the rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are configured to be capable of emitting light toward the front, the main objects (for example, the large accessories) 232), and by rotating the main character while making a linear motion behind it, the main character can be made to look even larger in combination with the afterimage of the light emitted from the back character. , it is possible to make it look as if the main character is making a larger movement than the actual movement. In addition, since the rear accessory is larger and substantially similar in shape to the main character when viewed from the front, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to make the viewer aware of the existence of the rear accessory as a separate member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a sixteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Sixteenth game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a movable accessory configured to be operable (for example, a large accessory body portion 230);
a drive mechanism capable of operating the movable accessory (for example, a left large accessory drive mechanism 240 and a right large accessory drive mechanism 260);
a movable control means (for example, a sub CPU 731) that controls driving of the drive mechanism;
with
The movable accessory is
A main character (for example, a large character 232),
a rear accessory (for example, a front light guide plate 234, a rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the main object facing the main object,
The drive mechanism is
a rotation mechanism (for example, front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) capable of rotating the rear accessory behind the main object while facing the main object; ,
a linear motion mechanism (for example, a light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239, a light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270) capable of linearly operating the rear accessory behind the main object while facing the main object;
has
The movable control means (for example, sub CPU 731)
By driving both the rotation mechanism and the linear motion mechanism, it is possible to execute the movement of the rear character that combines rotation and linear movement behind the main character. do.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the rear role (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the main role (for example, the large role 232) is arranged to face the main role. Since it is possible to realize both the movement of rotating the main object behind the main object while facing the main object and the linear movement of the main object behind the main object while facing the main object, the main object can be emphasized and the main object can be emphasized. Even if the object is stationary or moves only slightly, it is possible to make it appear as if the main object is moving more than the actual movement. In a conventional game machine, if the main character is made large, it is difficult to perform a character effect that gives the main character a movement. It is possible to perform an effective performance of the character as if the main character were making a larger movement than the actual movement.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are
a first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234);
a second rear accessory (for example, a rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the first rear accessory;
has
The movable control means (for example, sub CPU 731)
It is characterized in that it is possible to execute control to operate the first back character and the second back character in such a manner that both can be visually recognized when viewed from the front.

According to the gaming machine (2) above, the first rear role (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear role (for example, the rear The side light guide plate 236) and the side light guide plate 236) can be operated in a manner in which both can be visually recognized when viewed from the front, so that the main character can be further emphasized and the main character (for example, the large character 232) can be moved more than the actual movement. It is possible to make it look as if a large movement is being performed.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are
In addition to being configured to emit light toward the front,
It is characterized by having a substantially similar shape that is larger than the main object when viewed from the front.

According to the game machine of (3) above, since the rear accessories (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are configured to be capable of emitting light toward the front, the main objects (for example, the large accessories) 232), and by rotating the main character while making a linear motion behind it, the main character can be made to look even larger in combination with the afterimage of the light emitted from the back character. , it is possible to make it look as if the main character is making a larger movement than the actual movement. In addition, since the rear accessory is larger and substantially similar in shape to the main character when viewed from the front, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to make the viewer aware of the existence of the rear accessory as a separate member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a seventeenth game machine having the following configuration.

[17th game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (for example, a main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a predetermined accessory member (for example, a large accessory body portion 230);
a left elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory left drive mechanism 240) capable of moving up and down while supporting the predetermined accessory member on the left;
A right elevating mechanism (for example, a right drive mechanism 260 for a large accessory) that can vertically move the predetermined accessory member while supporting it on the right side;
Lifting control means (for example, a sub CPU 731) capable of driving the left lifting mechanism and the right lifting mechanism to lift and lower the predetermined accessory member supported on both the left and right sides;
with
The left elevating mechanism and/or the right elevating mechanism,
Having a pedestal (for example, a pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory member is placed,
The predetermined accessory member is
It is supported by the left lifting mechanism and/or the right lifting mechanism by being placed on the pedestal so as not to be fixed upward on the left and/or right side.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the predetermined accessory member (eg, the large accessory main body portion 230) moves toward the left and/or right side of the left elevating mechanism (eg, the left drive mechanism 240 of the large accessory). ) and/or the right lifting mechanism (eg, right large accessory drive mechanism 260). In this way, when a given accessory member is supported on both the left side and the right side (that is, when it is held on both sides), the lifting speed by the left lifting mechanism and the lifting speed by the right lifting mechanism must match. In such a case, not only is it not possible to smoothly move up and down, but in some cases a situation in which it is impossible to move up and down may occur. In particular, this tendency is remarkable when the predetermined accessory member is heavy. A discrepancy between the elevation speed of the left elevation mechanism and the elevation speed of the right elevation mechanism can be caused by a trifle such as a foreign matter being caught. In this regard, according to the present invention, a predetermined accessory member is placed on a pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) so as not to be fixed upward on the left and/or right side so as to increase the degree of freedom in the upward direction. It is Therefore, even if the elevation speed by the left elevation mechanism and the elevation speed by the right elevation mechanism do not necessarily match, it is possible to maintain smooth elevation as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the predetermined accessory member, and it is possible to execute the accessory presentation that can give a large impact.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The left elevating mechanism (for example, the left driving mechanism 240 for the large accessory) and/or the right elevating mechanism (for example, the right driving mechanism for the large accessory 260)
A fall prevention member (for example, an arm support guide 247) that regulates the movement in the front-rear direction of the predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory body portion 230) placed on the pedestal (for example, the pedestal 252) is provided. characterized by having

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the movement in the front-rear direction of the predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory body portion 230) placed on the pedestal (for example, the pedestal 252) is restricted. , while increasing the degree of freedom of the predetermined accessory member in the upward direction, it is possible to prevent the predetermined accessory member from falling from the pedestal.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The left lifting mechanism (for example, the left drive mechanism 240 for the large accessory) is
Having a pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory (for example, large accessory body 230) is placed on the left side,
The right lifting mechanism (for example, the right drive mechanism 260 for large accessories)
Having a pedestal (for example, a pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory is placed on the right side,
The predetermined accessory member is
It is supported by the left lifting mechanism and the right lifting mechanism by placing both left and right sides on the pedestal.

According to the game machine of (3) above, since the predetermined accessory member is placed on the pedestal so as not to be fixed upward on both the left side and the right side, smooth elevation is further maintained. As a result, it is possible to further increase the size of the predetermined accessory member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides an eighteenth game machine having the following configuration.

[18th game machine]
(1) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine comprising lottery means (e.g., a sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a predetermined accessory member (for example, a large accessory 232);
An elevating mechanism (for example, a left drive mechanism 240 for a large accessory and a right drive mechanism 260 for a large accessory) that can vertically move while supporting the predetermined accessory member;
Elevation control means (for example, sub CPU 731) capable of driving the elevating mechanism to elevate the predetermined accessory member;
with
The lifting mechanism is
Having a locking mechanism (for example, a locking mechanism 250) capable of holding the predetermined accessory member at the upper position when the predetermined accessory member is positioned upward,
The locking mechanism is
A holding mode in which the predetermined accessory member can be held upward by supporting it from below, and an open mode in which the holding mode is canceled by retreating from the vertical movement trajectory of the predetermined accessory member. and can be switched by rotational motion.

According to the game machine of (1) above, when a predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory 232) is positioned above (for example, the origin position), a locking mechanism (for example, a lock Since it can be held by the mechanism 250), even if the predetermined size of the accessory member is increased, it is possible to prevent it from falling naturally due to the action of gravity. It becomes possible to By the way, in the case where a predetermined accessory member is supported and held from below, if an attempt is made to release such holding by sliding the locking mechanism against the lower surface of the predetermined accessory member, the weight of the predetermined accessory member causes considerable difficulty. of force is required. In this regard, according to the present invention, the holding mode and the opening mode can be switched by rotating the locking mechanism without sliding, so that the lower surface of the predetermined accessory can be opened without requiring a large amount of force. , the locking mechanism can be switched from the holding mode to the opening mode.

It should be noted that "retreating from the vertical movement trajectory of a predetermined accessory member" described in the present invention means that a predetermined accessory member (eg, large accessory 232) is moved by a locking mechanism (eg, lock mechanism 250). ) to move the locking mechanism to a position where it does not collide with the predetermined accessory member when the predetermined accessory member moves downward from above so that the vertical movement of ) is not hindered. .

According to the 14th to 18th game machines of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to preferably provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.

120 Rear Projector 122 First Rear Projector 124 Second Rear Projector 230 Large Accessory Main Body 234 Front Light Guide Plate 236 Rear Light Guide Plate 239 Light Guide Plate Vertical Drive Mechanism 240 Large Accessory Left Drive Mechanism 250 Lock Mechanism 252 Pedestal 260 Large Accessory Object right drive mechanism 270 Light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 2340 Front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 Rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 290 Rear screen unit 2902 Upper rear screen 2904 Lower rear screen 2906 Intermediate rear screen 300 Game panel 320 Game area 290 Rear Screen unit 500 Front door unit 550 Front decoration frame 560 Decorative accessory 570 Decorative accessory drive mechanism 588 Launch handle 600 Front projection device 622 Front projector 624 Front mirror 510 Front screen unit 512 Front screen 700 Performance space 721 Main CPU
731 Sub CPU
5124 Reticulated sheet 5520 Overhang

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising lottery means for performing a lottery, in which a game progresses based on the result of the lottery,
a display area capable of displaying display related to production;
a movable accessory operable based on the result of the lottery;
movable control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory;
display control means capable of executing control related to the display area;
with
The display control means is
At least information about numbers can be variably displayed, and display information indicating that the result of the game including the information about the numbers has been determined is visually recognized in the display area by the operation of the movable accessory. can be displayed in an unobstructed area, and
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is configured to be able to enter a performance space formed in front of the display area,
Further, the movable accessory includes a first movable accessory and a second movable accessory that are operable in the performance space,
The movable control means is
When it is decided to operate both the first movable role and the second movable role, the timing to start the operation of the first movable role and the timing to start the operation of the second movable role The variable display starts both of starting each operation with different timing and operating the first movable role object and the second movable role object in different trajectories. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to play without interrupting the information about the numbers until the result of the game is determined after the game is played .

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