JP2000197729A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable collection of detailed data on each game condition taking place in a game device with a controller by transmitting each generated signal of first and second specified game conditions to the controller via a terminal equipment. SOLUTION: A terminal box 41 sending and receiving data to and from a controller is installed in a lower rear wall inside a case body 2A of a game device 1. Each generation signal of first and second specified game conditions are transmitted to the side of controller via a terminal box 41. Accordingly, detailed data on generation of specified game conditions, that is, data no generation of the first and second specified game conditions differ in value can be collected individually at the side of controller. Also, with the transmission of throw-in signal of bet number for a game via a terminal box 41 to the side of controller, data on the bet number can be collected in detail at the side of controller.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and each of the plurality of variable display portions when the variable display is stopped. A plurality of pieces of identification information stopped and displayed on each of the variable display portions, and a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped and displayed on each of the variable display portions are determined in advance on any one of the activated prize lines among the plurality of prize lines. The present invention relates to a game device capable of acquiring a predetermined number of game media in connection with the prize mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In conventional gaming machines such as slot machines, pachislots, ball slots, etc., when executing a game,
After the player inserts a required number of game media (medals, game balls, etc.) into the slot, the start lever is operated to variably display all (eg, three) variable display portions (eg, reels). Then, based on an arbitrary operation of the player (or after a lapse of a predetermined time), the display is stopped so that a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on each variable display section, and the plurality of stopped identifications are displayed on each variable display section. When the information has a predetermined combination prize mode on any of the activated prize lines among the plurality of prize lines, a predetermined number of game media can be obtained.

[0003] The plurality of prize lines are, for example, a central one.
It is composed of two prize lines, two upper and lower prize lines, two diagonal prize lines, and the like, and becomes effective as the number of game media inserted into the slot (the number of bets) increases. The number of prize lines increased, and more advantageous games could be played.

[0004]

However, in the conventional gaming machine, each time the player plays a game, the player picks up a predetermined number of game media from the game media held by the player by hand. Must be inserted into the slot. Further, when changing the desired prize line, the player must change the number of game media picked up by hand as necessary, and the operation is troublesome and troublesome.

In order to avoid such an annoyance, it is conceivable to provide a credit function for storing game media as credits. However, if all the number of game media to be inserted and paid out are stored as credits, If the number of game media stored at the time of payment is large, a mechanism must be provided in the gaming device to store a large amount of game media for the payout, and that a lot of time is spent on the payout. become.

[0006] Further, when a credit function is provided, it is necessary to provide a switch for determining the number of bets, but when playing a game, it is necessary to perform a switch operation a plurality of times to enable a plurality of prize lines. However, the troublesome operation of having to perform such a plurality of switch operations for each game has not been solved.

In many cases, a player plays a more advantageous game by activating all of a plurality of prize lines than playing a game by activating a single prize line. A large number of switch operations are required when performing this operation, and the troublesome operation increases accordingly. Furthermore,
When determining the number of betting game media based on the number of switch operations, rather than determining the number of betting game media by actually inserting game media as in the past, the number of betting game media is incorrectly changed due to an erroneous operation, etc. There is a high possibility that the game will start, and in such a case, the player plays the game without activating all the desired prize lines, and the player may be dissatisfied. there were.

[0008] The present invention eliminates the inconvenience of inserting game media for each game, makes it possible to perform settlement without any problem, and furthermore, enables a desired number of betting game media to be reliably selected by a simple operation. It is intended to provide a device.

[0009]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a variable display unit (for example, a variable display window 11A) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information.
(For example, variable display window 1)
1A, 11B, 11C and a rotating drum device 50), when the variable display is stopped, a plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed on each of the plurality of variable display units, and the stop display is performed on each of the variable display units. The plurality of identified information items are associated with a predetermined combination prize mode on any of the activated prize lines among the plurality of prize lines (for example, combination designation display lines a to g). Then, in the gaming machine (1) capable of acquiring a predetermined number of game media, storage means (for example, RAM 811) capable of storing game medium number data held by the player within a predetermined number range; Storage number display means (for example, a stored number display unit 16) capable of displaying game medium number data stored in
A selection unit (for example, a capture unit) capable of selecting the number of betting game media for validating a required number of award lines out of the plurality of award lines from within the range of the number of game media data stored in the storage unit. Switch display sections 27a to 27e), and the selecting means effectively activates a predetermined single prize line (for example, a combination designation display line bb) from among the plurality of prize lines. Minimum selection means (e.g., the capture switch display section 27a) capable of selecting the number of wagering media to be played, and all of the plurality of prize lines (e.g.,
Maximum selection means (for example, a capture switch display section 27e) capable of selecting the number of betting game media for validating the combination designation display lines aa to gg;
In accordance with the number of betting game media selected by the respective selecting means, the game medium number data is subtracted from the storage means, and any one of the activated prize lines corresponding to the number of betting game media is subtracted. The number-of-games calculating means (for example, a central unit) for adding the required number of game medium data to the storing means in association with the plurality of pieces of identification information stopped and displayed in the predetermined combination prize mode. Processing device 800, steps R134, R212, R214, R216, etc.)
An excess amount discharge control unit (for example, the central processing unit 800, which controls the discharge of the excess portion of the game media when the calculation result of the storage number calculation unit exceeds a predetermined number range in the storage of the storage unit). R142, R164, R1
68 etc.).

According to the present invention, the number of game media held by the player is stored in the storage means within a predetermined number range, and the stored number of game media data is displayed by the stored number display means. By operating the minimum selection means of the selection means at the time of the game, the number of betting game media for validating a single prize line is selected, and the corresponding game medium number data is subtracted from the storage means by the storage number calculation means. Is done. On the other hand, if the maximum selection means of the selection means is operated, the number of betting game media for validating all of the plurality of prize lines is selected, and the corresponding game medium number data is subtracted from the storage means by the storage number calculation means. Is done. On the prize line corresponding to the number of betting game media selected by each selection means, when the stop display of the identification information on the plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device is in a predetermined combination prize mode. The required number of game media data is added to the storage means by the storage number calculation means. At this time, when the calculation result of the storage number calculation means exceeds a predetermined number range in the storage of the storage means, the excess game medium is discharged by discharge control by the excess discharge control means.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment of the Invention] FIG.
1 shows a perspective view of a gaming device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming device 1 includes a case 2 constituting an outer shell of the game device 1. The case 2 includes a case body 2A, a front case 2B attached to the front center of the case main body so as to be openable and closable, and an upper case 2C attached to the front upper part. It is configured.
At the middle right end of the front case 2B, a lock 29C for locking the front case 2B so as not to open is installed.

A game display section 10 as a cover member (front panel) composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) transparent state change panel on which a plurality of liquid crystal display elements are provided is provided slightly above the front side of the front case 2B. It is provided in a recessed state.

In the center of the game display section 10, three transparent variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C exemplified as transparent window sections capable of switching the degree of see-through in relation to the game state of the variable display device described later. Are provided as display windows, and three variable displays of the rear rotating drum device 50 can be seen through each of the variable display windows 11A, 11B, and 11C. Rotary drum device 50 and variable display windows 11A, 11
A variable display device is constituted by B and 11C.

A bet amount display section 12 (12a to 12g) is displayed on the left and up and down of the variable display window 11A, and "5" and "5" are displayed on the bet number display sections 12 (12a to 12g). The bet numbers of "10", "15", and $ are displayed on the image. In addition, each bet amount display section 12
(12a to 12g), combination designation display lines a to g, which are illustrated as prize lines corresponding to the number of bets displayed on the image, are displayed on the image. By changing the colors of the display lines a to g, the prize mode establishment display is made clear.

A start switch display section 14 is displayed below the bet amount display section 12 as an image. Further, below each of the variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C, a pair of stop display units 15a to 15c and a pair of stop switch display units 25a to 25c are displayed as images.

On the left side of the game display section 10, a completion display section 1
3A, and a score display section 13B as an acquired number display section is displayed as an image in the upper center. Further, a switch-on display 23 and a half-sphere display 24 are provided at the upper right side, a stored number display 16 as a storage number display is provided below the switch display 23, and a settlement switch display 17 is provided below the storage number display.
Are respectively displayed as images. In addition, an auto display section 18a and an auto switch display section 18b are displayed on the lower right portion as images. Further, below the display, capture switch display sections 27a to 27e exemplified as operation means and capture number display sections 19a to 19e are displayed as images in a one-to-one correspondence.

A game description display section 28 of a dot matrix display type is provided above the game display section 10, and a display panel 252 is provided above the ball tray 20.

The capture switch display section 27a of the capture switch display sections 27a to 27e sets the bet number of the ball to "5".
When the take-in switch display section 27a is pressed with the switch to be set, a sound effect is generated, and the bet number display section 19a displays the bet number "5" on the game display section 10. The color of the part 12c and the combination designation display line bb in the middle stage are changed. When the bet amount is “5”, only the combination of displays on the combination designation display line bb in the middle row is valid as a game result.

The take-in switch display 27b is a switch for setting the number of bets on the ball to "10". When the take-in switch display 27b is pressed, a sound effect is generated and the take-in number display is provided. 19b, the bet amount display section 12c on which the bet number "5" is displayed on the game display section 10, the color of the combination designation display line bb in the middle row is changed, and the bet number on which the bet number "10" is displayed The color of the inverted triangular combination designation display line ff on the display unit 12f is changed. When the number of bets is "10", the combination of displays on the combination designation display line bb in the middle row becomes effective.
The display combination along the V-shaped line of the combination designation display line ff is also effective.

The take-in switch display section 27c is a switch for setting the bet number of balls to "15". When the take-in switch display section 27c is pressed, a sound effect is generated and the take-in number display section is provided. 19c, a bet amount display section 12c, 1 on which a bet number "5" or "10" is displayed on the game display section 10
The color of the combination designation display line bb of 2f and the middle row and the color of the upper triangle-designated combination designation display line ff are changed, and the bet amount display section 1 displaying the bet amount “15” is displayed.
2g, the color of the lower triangular combination designation display lines g to g is changed. When the bet amount is “15”, the combination of the display on the combination designation display line bb in the middle row and the combination of the display along the V-shaped line of the inverted triangle-like combination designation display lines f to f above are In addition to the validity, the display combination along the inverted V-shaped line of the lower triangle combination designation display lines g to g is also valid.

The capture switch display section 27d is a switch for setting the bet number of balls to "20". When the capture switch display section 27d is pressed, a sound effect is generated and the capture number display section is displayed. 19d, a bet number display section 12c, 12f, 12g in which the bet numbers "5", "10", "15" are displayed on the game display section 10, a combination designation display line bb in the middle row, and an inverted triangular shape on the upper side. Combination designation display line ff
In addition to changing the color of the combination designation display lines g to g of the lower triangular shape, the bet number display sections 12b and 12d displaying the bet number "20", the combination designation display line a- of the upper row and the lower row, The colors a, cc are changed. When the bet amount is “20”, the combination of the display on the combination designation display line bb in the middle row, the combination of the display along the V-shaped line of the combination designation display lines f to f of the inverted triangle, and the bottom The combination of display along the inverted V-shaped line of the triangle combination designation display lines g to g becomes effective, and the combination designation display lines aa, b- of the upper row and the lower row are displayed.
The combination of the display on b is valid.

The capture switch display section 27e exemplified as the maximum selection means is a switch for setting the number of betting balls to "25". When the capture switch display section 27e is pressed,
The bet number display section 19e, the bet number display sections 12c, 12f, 12g, 12b, 12d indicating the bet numbers "5", "10", "15", "20" on the game display section 10,
The middle combination designation display line bb, the upper inverted triangular combination designation display lines ff, the lower triangular combination designation display lines g-g, and the combination designation display lines aa of the upper row and the lower row , C-c are changed,
The bet number display sections 12a and 12 displaying the bet number “25”
The colors of e and the combination designation display lines dd and ee that are inclined downward and upward and obliquely upward are changed. When the bet amount is “25”, the combination designation display line b in the middle row
-B Combination of display above, combination of display along the V-shaped line of upper triangular combination designation display lines f to f, inverted V-shaped line of lower triangular combination designation display lines g to g In addition to the combination of the display along, the combination of the display on the combination designation display lines aa, cc of the upper row and the lower row,
The display combinations on the combination designation display lines dd and ee that are inclined rightward and downward are effective.

On the front side of the upper case 2C, a game description display section 28 of a dot matrix display type is provided. In the game explanation display section 28, an explanation display (message), a fraudulent display and the like of the game are displayed in a dot matrix.

By inserting and turning a key (not shown) to the left of the game explanation display section 28, a "big hit"
A divisor setter 29a for adjusting the probability of occurrence of the slash and a percussion reset pin insertion section 29b are provided.

A ball inlet 1a is provided on the upper wall of the case body 2A.
Is provided at the lower part on the front side of the front case 2B.
Are provided so as to protrude toward the near side. A ball outlet 21 is provided at the back of the ball tray 20 on the upstream side, and the downstream side of the ball tray 20 communicates with the inside of the gaming device 1 through an insertion port described later. An ashtray 1 is located on the left side of the lower front of the case body 2A.
b is installed.

The gaming machine constructed as described above performs the following gaming operations by means of control means (to be described later) such as a computer system set in the gaming machine and mechanical and electrical configurations.

First, in the state before the game in which the power is turned on, the variable display rotating drum device 50 (described later) as one component of the variable display device on the back side of the game display unit 10 is stopped, and the game display unit is stopped. Switch on display unit 2 at 10
3 is displayed, and an advertisement display and a simulation (simulation) display are displayed on the entire game display unit 10.

In this state, a game ball (not shown) is placed on the saucer 20.
Is inserted and the insertion switch display section 23 is pressed, game balls are swallowed into the gaming device 1 from an insertion port (described later) on the right side of the tray 20, and the advertisement display and the simulation display on the game display section 10 disappear. The center is a transparent window as variable display windows 11A, 11B and 11C, and a new bet amount display unit 12 (12a to 12a) is provided around the window.
g), combination designation display lines a to g, start switch display unit 14, stop display units 15a to 15c, stop switch display units 25a to 25c, completion display unit 13A, score display unit 13B, closing switch display unit 23, odd ball Display unit 24, stored number display unit 16, settlement switch display unit 17,
The auto display section 18a, the auto switch display section 18b, the capture switch display sections 27a to 27e, and the capture number display sections 19a to 19e are displayed as images.

The number of game balls swallowed in the game device 1 is within a predetermined number (for example, 750), and the number of swallowed balls is a storage unit (RAM 811) exemplified as storage means of a control device (described later). Is stored. The stored number is numerically displayed on the stored number display unit 16. When the number of swallowed balls exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 750), the surplus balls are returned to the ball tray 20 from the ball outlet 21. In addition, the number of swallowed balls is a predetermined number (for example,
If the number of swallowed balls is not a multiple of “5”, the color of the half-sphere display section 24 changes when an extra half-sphere occurs, The occurrence of a hemisphere is notified, and the hemisphere is returned from the ball outlet 21 into the receiving pan 20. At that time, the half-sphere display unit 24 returns to the original color.

In this state, when one of the capture switch display sections (27a to 27e) corresponding to the desired bet number is pressed by the player, the capture number corresponding to the pressed capture switch display section is pressed. The colors of the display units (19a to 19e) change, the game balls of the number of bets are taken in, and the number display of the stored number display unit 16 becomes a number display reduced by the number of the bet. At the same time, the bet amount display unit 12 corresponding to the bet amount
(12a to 12e) and combination designation display line (a to g)
Lights up.

In this state, when the player operates the start switch display section 14, the color of the start switch display section 14 changes, and the stop display sections 15a to 15c.
Is changed, and the three internal drums (described later) start rotating independently of each other, and accordingly, the variable display window 11
The change of the display in A, 11B and 11C is started. After a lapse of a predetermined time from the start, the drums (described later) are sequentially stopped from the left and the stop display units 15a to 15
While the color c is returned to the original color, it is determined in order from the display of the left variable display window 11A. However, before the predetermined time elapses, the stop switch display sections 25a to 25c are set by the player.
Is pressed, the variable display window (11) above the pressed stop switch display section (15a, 15b, 15c).
A, 11B, 11C), the rotation of the drum is stopped, and the change in the display in the variable display windows (11A, 11B, 11C) is stopped and fixed, and the stop display sections 15a to 15c are stopped.
15c returns to the original color. The stop switch display sections (25a, 25b, 25c) may be pressed in any order.

The game is performed by the player repeating the above operation. As a result of the game, a combination of the displays in the variable display windows 11A, 11B, and 11C at the time of stop (the player captures at the start of the game) If the display combinations along the combination designation display lines (a to g) designated by pressing the switch display sections (27a to 27e) correspond to any of the predetermined prize modes,
A sound effect is emitted, the number of prize balls is displayed on the score display section 13B, and the color of the display line (any of a to g) that has been established is further changed as a prize mode establishment display,
A number of prize balls according to the prize mode are given. In this case, when two or more prize modes are met, the score display section 1
In 3B, two or more types of prize balls are displayed, and a total number of prize balls obtained by adding the number of prize balls for each prize mode is given. Until the stored number display of the stored number display section 16 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 750), the new stored number obtained by adding the number of the winning balls to the stored number immediately before the game is a limiting device (described later).
Are stored in the storage unit and updated and displayed on the stored number display unit 16.

In this case, when the stored number storage (storage number memory) immediately before the game and the stored number display of the stored number display section 16 exceed “750”, the prize ball exceeding the “750” is given to the ball exit. The stored number is discharged into the receiving tray 20 via the storage 21 and the stored number display of the stored number storage unit 16 is returned to “750”.

As a result of the game, in particular, the variable display window 11
When the display combination in A, 11B, and 11C is a display combination that generates a “big hit” (for example, a combination of “7, 7, 7”), a “big hit” occurs and the “big hit” A sound effect is generated to signal the occurrence. At the same time, a score is displayed (award ball number display) on the score display section 13B, and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of award balls are discharged.
Thereafter, the process is shifted to the following "big hit" bonus game.

At the time of this "big hit" bonus game,
The color in the auto display section 18a is changed, and the number of bets taken as one bet is automatically set to "5",
The color of the bet amount display section 12c displaying “5” and the middle combination designation display line bb is changed, and only the combinations on the middle combination designation display line bb are valid. During the “big hit” period, a predetermined combination of displays (for example, a combination of “JAC, JAC, JAC”) is easily arranged on the combination designation display line bb in the middle stage, and each time the combination is completed. A predetermined number (for example, 90
) Prize balls. During the “big hit” period, such bonus games are played a predetermined number of times (for example,
66 times). However, before the predetermined number of times is over, when the number of prize balls acquired (actually increased) of the player during the “big hit” period reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), at that time, Is returned to the normal game state. When another prize mode occurs during the "big hit" game period, the same prize ball as in the normal game is awarded.

During a normal game, the variable display window 11
The combination of displays in A, 11B, and 11C generates a "medium hit" (for example, "BAR, BAR, B
AR ”or“ ☆, ☆, ☆ ”display combination), a“ middle hit ”is generated, and a sound effect indicating the occurrence of the“ middle hit ”is issued. At the same time, a score is displayed on the score display section 13B, and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are discharged, and thereafter, a transition is made to the following "medium hit" bonus game.

The "medium hit" bonus game is performed in the same manner as the "big hit" bonus game.
However, the number of bonus games and the number of prize balls acquired in the "middle hit" are more limited than in the bonus game of the "big hit". For example, the number of bonus games is 15 and the number of prize balls acquired is 1000. Individual.

During the normal game, the variable display window 11
When the combination of indications in A, 11B, and 11C becomes a combination of indications that generate a "small hit" (for example, a combination of pictures of "lemon, lemon, lemon"), a "small hit" occurs and " A sound effect that indicates the occurrence of "small hit" is emitted. At the same time, a score is displayed on the score display section 13B, and a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged, and thereafter, the process is shifted to a bonus game of "small hit".

The "small hit" bonus game is performed in the same manner as the "big hit" bonus game.
However, the number of bonus games in the "small hit" is limited as compared with the number of bonus games in the "middle hit". For example, the bonus game is completed only once.

During the normal game, the variable display windows 11A, 11
When the combination of the display in B and 11C becomes a mode for generating another general prize mode, a score display corresponding to the prize mode is made on the score display section 13B and a prize ball is given, and the bonus as described above is given. No game is played.

In accordance with the progress of the game, a message is displayed on the game explanation display section 28 in a dot display.

During the game, the capture switch display sections 27a to 27
When it is troublesome to set the number of bets by pressing e one by one, after pressing a desired capture switch display section (27a to 27e) and then pressing the auto switch display section 18b, the capture corresponding to the capture switch display section is performed. The color of the number display section is changed and the color of the auto display section 18a is changed to be in the automatic state. After this auto setting, the game is continuously performed with the set bet amount. When the player wants to cancel the auto state, the player presses the auto switch display section 18b again, and the auto display section 16 is returned to the original color and the auto state is cancelled.

When a large number of prize balls have been discharged due to the occurrence of the prize mode and the number of prize balls reached the expected number of discharges, the completion display section 13A displays a text of completion on the image.

When the player wants to make a payment, he presses the payment switch display section 17, and the same number of balls as the number displayed on the stored number display section 16 is received via the ball outlet 21.
The display is returned to “zero”, and the display of the stored number display section 16 also returns to “zero”.
At the same time, the display on the game display unit 10 returns to the advertisement display unit or the simulation display.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional side view showing a state in which the gaming apparatus 1 is installed in an island facility 600 of a game arcade.

A drum mounting table 2a is provided in the case body 2A of the gaming machine 1. The rotary drum device 50 is installed on the upper side of the drum mounting table 2a, and the control device 800A is installed on the lower side.

A terminal box 41 for exchanging data with a management device (not shown) is provided on the lower rear wall in the case body 2A. Further, a game ball taking-in device 42 for controlling the counting of game balls taken in from the receiving tray 20 through a slot (described later) is installed on the lower front side in the case body 2A. After the captured game balls are counted by the capturing device 42, the case body 2A
The water is collected on the collection gutter 601 on the lower rear side of the lower part of the island facility 600 via the outlet 1b on the lower rear side. A prize ball storage tank 43 is installed on the front wall of the upper part of the inside of the case body 2A, and an outlet gutter 44 for leading out the prize ball into the storage tank 43 is installed below the storage tank 43. The ball inlet 1a is provided in the upper wall of the case body 2A.

The game display section 10 is provided at a position above the front cover 2B in front of the rotary drum device 50 in a slightly retracted state.

A transparent panel 251, a display panel 252, a fluorescent lamp 47, a ball tray 20, and the like are provided on the lower front side of the front cover 2B. The ball outlet 21 is provided inside the lower portion of the front cover 2B corresponding to the position where the ball tray 20 is installed.
A ball outlet 48 leading to (FIG. 1) is provided.

A ball gutter 700 is installed in the upper part of the island equipment 600, and a branch gutter 701 is installed in a lower part of the ball gutter 700. A chute 70 is provided at the lower part of the diversion gutter 701.
2. A ball-filling device 703 with a counter and a guide gutter 704 are sequentially attached. The ball-filling device 703 with a counter is fixed to the back side of the island equipment 600, and the guide gutter 704 reaches above the prize ball storage tank 43 through the ball inlet 1a in the upper part of the case body 2A. The reserve spheres in the ball gutter 700 are passed through the diversion gutter 701, the chute 702, the ball grooming device with a counter 703, and the guiding gutter 704 and are stored in the storage tank 43 while being counted and managed by the ball grooming device with a counter 703. It is designed to be complemented.

A spilled ball collecting port 1c is provided at the upper part on the back side of the case body 2A to allow the spilled balls from the storage tank 43 to flow out to the back side of the case body 2A and to be collected on the collecting gutter 601 at the lower part on the back side of the island equipment 600. Is provided.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the rear side of the front case 2B.

An LCD panel installation opening 210 is provided at the front upper portion of the front case 2B, and a display panel installation opening 220 exemplified as a window is provided below it. Mounting columns 201, 201, 203, and 203 are provided on the right and left back sides of the openings 210 and 220, respectively, and the mounting columns 201, 201, 203, and 2 are respectively provided.
At the center of 03, the studs 202, 202, 204,
204 have been planted.

An LCD panel 235 exemplified as a front panel is provided in the upper opening 210 via a rubber packing 230 from the back side, and a transparent panel 251 is provided in the lower opening 220 from the back side through the rubber packing 230. Display panel 2
In a state where the vibration sensing frames 240 are arranged at predetermined intervals on the back side of the front case 2B, they are fixed to the back side of the front case 2B as described later in detail.

An insertion port 20b is provided on the lower front side of the front case 2B, and a game ball take-in device 42 is mounted on the back side of the insertion port 20b.

FIG. 4 shows an exploded vertical sectional side view of the mounting structure of the LCD panel 235.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
The inside of the game display section setting opening 210 of B is bent rearward over the entire circumference, and the front end thereof is formed in the packing mounting section 21.
It is 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, the rubber packing 230 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having an opening on the inside as shown in FIG. 3, and its front side is externally fitted to the packing mounting portion 211 of the front case 2B as shown in FIG. A fitting groove 231 is provided, and an installation step 232 for installing the LCD panel 235 shown in FIG.

The LCD panel 235 has a shape and size that can be accommodated in the installation step portion 232 of the rubber packing 230, and can be fitted to the studs 202 of the front case 2B at left and right positions. Bolt through hole 237a
Is provided. Other configurations of the LCD panel 235 will be described later in detail.

The vibration sensing frame 240 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having openings 241 and 242 at positions corresponding to the LCD panel 235 and the display panel 252, respectively. The front side of the outer periphery of the upper opening 241 has a cross section L
A concave portion 243 is formed, and the concave portion 243 is formed to be one size larger than the outer shape of the rubber packing 230. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of vibration switches 244 are appropriately arranged in the concave portion 243.
Further, bolt through holes 245 that can be fitted into the studs 202 of the front case 2B are provided at left and right positions of the vibration sensing frame 240.
Is provided.

In FIG. 4, reference numerals 251a, 252a, 25
3, 254, 255, 256, and 257 are provided on the front case 2B with the rubber packing 230 and the LCD panel 23, respectively.
5, a rubber washer, a rubber washer, a coil spring, and a mounting means for mounting the vibration sensing frame 240.
Rubber washer, rubber washer, iron washer and flange nut.

FIG. 5 shows an LCD panel 23 in the front case 2B.
5 shows a longitudinal side view in a state where 5 is attached.

The game display unit 10 is installed in the upper opening 210 of the front case 2B as follows.

That is, first, the rubber packing 230 is arranged in a state where the fitting groove 231 is externally fitted in the packing mounting portion 211 of the opening 210, and the studs 204, 2
04 are fitted with rubber washers 251a and 251 outside. Thereafter, the LCD panel 235 is housed in the installation step 232 on the rear side of the rubber packing 230 by externally fitting the bolt through holes 237a, 237a to the studs 204, 204. After that, after the rubber washer 252a, the coil spring 253, and the rubber washer 254 are sequentially fitted to the studs 204, the vibration sensing frame 2
40 is installed with its bolt hole 245 passed through the stud 204.

Then, after that, the left and right studs 20
The rubber washer 254 and the iron washer 256 are externally fitted to the 4, 204, respectively, and then the flange nuts 257 are screwed into the left and right studs 204, via the rubber packing 230 on the back side of the front case 2B. The LCD panel 235 and the vibration sensing frame 240 are attached.

In the mounted state, the sensing piece 244a of the vibration switch 244 is separated from the LCD panel 235 by a predetermined distance, and the coil spring 253 is appropriately contracted to maintain an appropriate cushioning property.

In this state, when the LCD panel 235 is pressed strongly by the player, the LCD panel 235 is retracted against the force of the coil spring 253. With the retreat, the LCD panel 235 elastically changes the sensing piece 244a of the microswitch 244 to turn on the microswitch 244, and the input signal is transmitted to the control device 8
00A, a fraudulent display is made on the game description display section 28 to render the game impossible, and the game reaches the central control room (not shown), so that the fraud is immediately detected and the LCD panel 235 is displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of important matters such as breakage of the device.

FIG. 6 is a detailed exploded perspective view showing the installation structure of the LCD panel 235.

In the figure, first, the rubber packing 230 is attached to the packing attaching portion 211 of the opening 210, and then the LCD panel 23 is attached via the rubber washer 251a.
5 is attached. Then, a rubber washer 252a,
The vibration sensing frame 240 is attached via a coil spring 253 and a rubber washer 254. Then, after that, a rubber washer 255 and an iron washer 256 are interposed, and the flange nut 257 is screwed into the stud bolt 202, so that the rubber packing 230, the LCD panel 2
35 and the vibration sensing frame 240 are fixed to the back side of the front frame 2B.

FIG. 7 shows a structure for mounting the LCD panel 235.

As shown in the figure, the LCD panel 235 is composed of an LCD panel main body 236 and a reinforcing metal frame 237 attached around the main body 236. 237a, 237a are provided.

FIG. 8 shows display contents displayed on the LCD panel main body 235A of the LCD panel 235 during a game operation and the display positions thereof.

The LCD panel main body 235A is partially or entirely made of a transparent member, and has a transparent variable display window 11 as three transparent variable display portions at the center during a game.
A, 11B and 11C appear as display windows.

On the left side of the variable display window 10, the bet amount display section 1
2 (12a to 12g) are displayed as images, and the respective bet amount display sections 12 (12a to 12g) display "5", "10",
The bet number of “15” or ‥‥ is displayed on the image.

Further, each bet amount display section 12 (12a to 12a)
The combination designation display lines a to g corresponding to the number of bets displayed in the image g) are displayed as images.

A start switch display 14 is displayed below the bet display 12. Further, below each of the variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C, there are stop display sections 15a to 15c and stop switch display sections 25a to 25c.
and c are displayed in pairs.

The completion display section 13A is displayed on the left side of the LCD panel main body 235A, and the score display section 13B is displayed on the upper center thereof. In addition, a switch-on display 23 and a semicircular sphere display 24 are provided on the upper right side, a stored number display 16 is provided below the switch display 23, and a settlement switch display 1 is provided further below the storage number display 16.
7 are displayed as images. An auto display section 18a and an auto switch display section 18b are displayed on the lower right side of the screen. Furthermore, below the capture switch display unit 2
7a to 27e and the number-of-acquisition display sections 19a to 19e are one-to-one.
Is displayed in a state corresponding to.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the structure of the LCD panel main body 236.

As shown in FIG. 9, the LCD panel main body 236 is a transparent plywood in which a dot matrix display plate 236A (back side) and a matrix switch plate 236B (front side) are overlapped. Is equipped with an LCD panel control device 236C exemplified as a liquid crystal display control means. The LCD panel control device 236C, together with a control device 800A to be described later, constitutes a liquid crystal display control means, and controls the display of the game display unit 10 composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display) transparent state change panel provided with a liquid crystal display element. I do. For example, the display of the variable display windows 11A, 11B and 11C, the display of the bet amount display sections 12a to 12g, and the combination designation display line a
Ｇg and the like are controlled.

The dot matrix display plate 23
6A, the various displays shown in FIG. 8 are displayed in a dot matrix. Further, on the matrix switch plate 26B, a group of switches in a matrix arrangement whose position is determined by the X coordinate and the Y coordinate shown in FIG.

Incidentally, the switch display sections 14, 17, 23, 25a to 25a displayed on the LCD panel 235 are described.
Pressing c, 27a to 27e (FIG. 8) means pressing the matrix switch plate 236B, and which switch display portion is pressed is determined by the X coordinate (0, 1, 0) of the matrix switch display plate 236B. 2, ‥‥) and the Y coordinate (0, 1, 2, ‥‥), and the control corresponding thereto is performed.

The LCD panel control device 236C includes a control device 800A described later as an example of a liquid crystal display control means.
The switch display sections 14, 17, 23, 25a to 2
5c, a signal (SW ON signal) that any one of 27a to 27e (FIG. 8) is turned on, an X coordinate signal and a Y coordinate signal for specifying the switch display unit that is turned on, and control A video signal is received from a device 800A (described later) and a dot matrix display plate 236A is received.
To display video.

FIG. 10 shows a case where the rotating drum device 50 and the control device 800
A is an exploded perspective view showing the terminal box 41, the power supply device 810, and the like.

The case body 2A has an outer shell composed of an upper plate 2b, left and right side plates 2c and 2d, a bottom plate 25e, a rear plate 2f, and a front lower plate 2g. The drum mounting table 2a is installed in the middle of the case body 2A. The ball introduction port 1a is provided in the upper plate portion 2b, and the spilled ball collection port 1c is provided in the rear plate portion 2f. The outlet 1b is provided between the lower end of the rear plate 2f and the bottom plate 2e.

The rotary drum device 50 includes a support frame 55 and variable display units 51, 52, 5 installed in the support frame 55.
3 and three pulse motors 515, 525, 535 for applying a rotational force to the rotating drums 511, 521, 531 of the variable display units 51, 52, 53 and the upper portions of the variable display units 51, 52, 53 so as to cover them. And a spilled ball intrusion prevention cover 54 attached thereto. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the support frame 55 is placed on the drum mounting table 2a in a state in which the front side of the bottom plate 551 is raised by a predetermined angle (= α °). In the installed state, the spilled ball intrusion prevention cover 54 completely covers the upper part of the rotary drum device 50 as shown by a dashed line in the figure, and the spilled ball from the storage tank 43 or the like does not enter the rotary drum device 50. To the spilled ball collection port 1c,
It plays a role of collecting on the collection gutter 601 on the lower rear side.

The control device 800A is attached to the lower side of the drum mounting table 2a in the case body 2A.
Is installed on the bottom plate 2e in the case body 2A.

The terminal box 41 has an input signal relay connector 412a for connecting to an external management device,
Dispensing signal relay connector 412b, accessory (large, medium, small)
A signal relay connector 412c, a drum inspection signal relay connector 412d for inspection during assembly, and a drum drive signal relay connector 412e are provided, and a power switch 411 is attached. On the left side of each of the relay connectors 412a to 412e, there is provided a one-to-one correspondence with a display plate on which characters of "insert", "dispensing", "accessory", "drum stop", and "drum drive" are displayed. 411a to 411e are provided. The terminal box 41 is mounted inside the rear plate 2f of the case body 2A.

FIG. 11 is a partially exploded perspective view of the rotary drum device 50 housed in the case main body 2.

The drum support frame 55 is composed of a bottom plate 551 and a back plate 552 that stands substantially vertically at the rear end of the bottom plate 551.

The bottom plate portion 551 and the back plate portion 552 have bolt through holes 551a to 551c for mounting the variable display unit.
552a to 552c are provided, respectively, and a bottom plate portion 551 is provided.
A pair of positioning portions 551d for positioning the central variable display unit 52 are provided at the center of the box. A concave wiring board insertion portion 553 is provided at a front end of the bottom plate portion 551, and a wiring board insertion groove 553a is formed in an opposing wall portion in the wiring board insertion portion 553.

The variable display unit 51 (52, 53) comprises a pair of left and right support frames 512, 513 and these support frames 512, 513.
And 513, a rotating drum 511 rotatably supported.

One of the support frames 512 is a side plate portion 512.
a, a rear plate portion 512b and a bottom plate portion 512c, and a support shaft 514 protrudes from an inner center of the side plate portion 512a. At the upper, middle, and lower positions of the inner end of the rear plate portion 512b, fastening pieces 512d are provided in parallel with the side plate portions 512a, and screw holes 512e are formed in each of the fastening piece portions 512d. The rear plate portion 512b is provided with a screw hole 512f corresponding to the position of the bolt through hole 552a of the back plate portion 552 of the drum support frame 55, and the bottom plate portion 512c is provided with a bottom plate portion 551 of the drum support frame 55. A screw hole 512g is provided corresponding to the position of the bolt through hole 551a.

The other support frame 513 is a side plate portion 513a.
And a rear plate portion 513b. In the center of the side plate portion 513a, a pulse motor 515 as a driving source is installed.
FIG. 1 shows the tip of the rotation shaft 515a of the pulse motor 515.
2, a transmission piece 515b is protruded. A drum position detector 516 is installed at a position away from the center inside the side plate portion 513a. The rear plate portion 513b includes a back plate portion 552 of the drum support frame 55.
Screw holes 51 corresponding to the positions of the bolt holes 552a.
3c is provided, and the support frame 512 is provided on the side plate portion 513a.
A screw hole 513d is provided corresponding to the position of the screw hole 512e of the fastening piece portion 512d.

The lead wire 517 of the pulse motor 515 and the drum position detector 516 is fixed to the inside of the side plate 513a by a code binder 517a as shown in FIG. 12, and the lead wire 517 is connected to a connector 517b as shown in FIG. Is attached.

The rotary drum 511 is provided at the center boss 51.
1a, a cylindrical portion 511e integrally formed via the boss portion 511a and the arm portion 511b, and the cylindrical portion 511e is provided.
A belt-shaped identification member 518 is attached to the outer periphery over 360 °. The boss portion 511a is fitted to the support shaft 514 and the rotating shaft 515a of the pulse motor 515 so that rotational power is transmitted from the pulse motor 515, and a shaft hole 511f is provided in the boss portion 511a.
Is formed and the transmission piece 51 of the rotating shaft 515a is formed.
A fitting groove 511g engaging with 5b is formed.

One of the arms 511b has a detection piece 511d which can be detected by the drum position detector 516.
Are protruding. With the rotation of the rotating drum 511, the detection piece 511d is detected by the drum position detector 516, whereby the rotation of the rotating drum 511 is detected.

Flange portions 511h and 511i are provided at both ends of the cylindrical portion 511e, and the identification display member 518 is attached between the flange portions 511h and 511i.

On the surface of the identification display member 518, various indications such as characters such as "7" and "BAR" and pictures of "watermelon", "lemon" and "bell" are provided at regular intervals.

The boss 511 of the rotating drum 511
a is the rotating shaft 51 of the support shaft 514 and the pulse motor 515
5a, the rotating drum 511 is supported from both sides by the supporting frames 512 and 513, and is thus installed on the drum supporting frame 55 in a unitized state.

The variable display unit 51 is mounted on the drum support frame 55.
When mounting (52, 53), as shown in FIG. 13, the rear plate 513b of the support frame 512 is attached to the inside of the rear plate 513b of the support frame 513.

In this way, the 3
The two variable display units 51, 52, 53 are installed at a constant interval. In that case, the center variable display unit 52 is particularly the bottom plate 551 of the drum support frame 55.
It is installed in a state where it is positioned so as to fit between the upper positioning portions 551d-551d.

The connection terminals 554a to 554a
554c and 555d are installed in a conductive state with each other, and the first variable display unit 51 is connected to the connection terminal 554a.
The connector 517a attached to the lead wire 517 of the pulse motor 515 and the drum position detector 516 is
The connection terminal 554b has a connector 527a attached to the lead wire 527 of the pulse motor and the drum sensor of the second variable display unit 52, and the connection terminal 554c has a lead of the pulse motor and the drum sensor of the third variable display unit 53. Connector 5 attached to line 537
37a are respectively connected. Also, connection terminal 5
55d is connected to an input / output connector 816 attached to a lead 815 of the control device 800A.

The wiring board 554 having the above-described configuration is slidably inserted into the insertion groove 553a of the wiring board insertion portion 553 of the drum support frame 55 from the lateral direction, thereby being installed in the wiring board insertion portion 553.

FIG. 14 shows the back mechanism of the gaming machine 1 as an explanatory diagram.

An upper tank 43 for storing reserve balls (prize balls before payout) is provided on the upper rear surface of the gaming machine 1. In the upper tank 43, the amount of the reserve sphere in the tank 43 is detected, and when the reserve sphere becomes small, a shortage signal of the reserve sphere is output to the management device (not shown) to reserve the reserve sphere. A dog sensor 431 for requesting replenishment of the ball is provided. Also, a pin 432a is provided at a lower portion in the upper tank 43.
Tread lever 432 to which a return spring force in a direction in which the free end side is raised by a return spring (not shown) is provided with the shaft as the axis center.
Is installed, and a completion detector 433 is installed immediately below. When the tread lever 432 rises and the completion detector 433 detects it, the detection signal is input to a management device (not shown) to notify that the scheduled release value of the ball has been completed.

The outlet gutter 44 is connected so as to face the downstream opening of the upper tank 43. This outlet gutter 44
A recovery gutter 441 and a prize ball discharge gutter 442 are installed at the lower end of the flow in such a manner as to make a U-turn while gently descending.

Ball break-ins 443 and 444 are provided in the middle of the outlet gutter 44 to adjust the winning balls flowing through the outlet gutter 44. In addition, a prize ball discharge detector 44 for detecting that a prize ball is being discharged is located near the end of the outlet gutter 44.
5 and a prize ball discharge device (discharge solenoid) 446 of a solenoid type for discharging the prize ball. Also,
In the branching path between the collecting gutter 441 and the prize ball discharge gutter 442, a solenoid type ball-pulling switching device (ball-pulling switching solenoid) for switching to which side of the collection gutter 441 and the prize ball discharge gutter 442 a ball flows. 447 are installed.

The lower end of the collecting gutter 441 is opened above the collecting gutter 601 (FIG. 2) of the island equipment 600, and the lower end of the prize ball discharge gutter 442 communicates with the ball outlet 21. An overflow detector 448 is installed downstream of the prize ball discharge gutter 442, and a prize ball is fully stored in the saucer 20 and the prize ball discharge gutter 442 is provided.
When a prize ball accumulates in the downstream portion, it is detected by the detector 448 and an overflow display lamp or the like (not shown) is lit to notify the player of the state.

At the upper right end of the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a division setting device 29a and a hitting reset pin inserting portion 29b are provided.

A ball input port opening / closing device (opening / closing solenoid) 20c of a solenoid type is installed above the ball input port 20b provided on the downstream side of the tray 20. The ball input port opening / closing device 20c normally operates when the ball input port display section 23 (FIG. 1) is pressed when the ball input port closing plate 20d is lowered to close the ball input port 20b. 20
The ball input port 20b is opened when d rises.

A ball conduction gutter 20e is provided in communication with the ball inlet 20b, and a storage number detector 20f for detecting the number of game balls flowing down the ball conduction gutter 20e is provided downstream of the ball conduction gutter 20e. is set up.

FIG. 15 shows a control system of the control device 800A.

In FIG. 15, reference numeral 800 designates a central processing unit (CPU) constituting each of the number-of-storage calculating means and the excess discharge control means.

Along with an address data bus from the central processing unit 800, a ROM 81 serving as a read-only memory
0, a RAM 811, which is a readable and writable memory exemplified as storage means, a video display controller (VDG) 812, an input buffer 830, a latch circuit 860, a sound generator 820, and the like.

The ROM 810 stores fixed data such as a game program for a normal game, a "big hit", a "medium hit", and a "small hit" game, a simulation display program before the game, and a division program. . RA
The number of deposits, the number of bets, and the like are stored in M811 as necessary. The nonvolatile memory 813 is connected to the RAM 811 in preparation for a power failure. This nonvolatile memory 8
13 has RA when the power supply falls below the reference volt.
The storage data in M811 is stored and held.

As shown in FIG. 15, the input buffer 830 has drum position detectors 516, 526, 536,
The division number setting unit 29a, the reset detector 29b, the completion detector 433, the discharge detector 445, the dock sensor 431, the stored number detector 20f, the overflow detector 447, and the matrix switch plate of the LCD panel control device 236c shown in FIG. The X-coordinate output terminal and the Y-coordinate output terminal are connected via a low-pass filter 831. Further, L shown in FIG.
The switch signal terminal of the CD panel control device 236C and the vibration switch 244 are connected to an interrupt input (INT) terminal of the central processing unit 800 via a low-pass filter 831.

The video display controller (V
DG) 812 includes the LCD panel control device 23 shown in FIG.
6c is connected to the video signal terminal.

A speaker 822 is connected to the sound generator 82 via an amplifier 821.

The output latch circuit 860 includes an input port opening / closing device (opening / closing solenoid) 20c, a ball release switching device (ball release solenoid) 447, and a discharge device (discharge solenoid).
446, the game description display section 28, and the first to third pulse motors 515, 525, and 535 are connected via a driver 861.

The control system operates as follows.

First, in a state before the game in which the power is turned on, a display command signal is issued from the central processing unit (CPU) 800 to the video display controller 812 based on the fixed data program in the ROM 810, and the signal is shown in FIG. 9 is sent to the video signal terminal of the LCD panel control device 236C of FIG. 9 to display an advertisement display or a simulation display on the entire LCD panel 235 as the game display unit 10.

In this state, when the throw switch display section 23 is pressed after a game ball is put in the receiving tray 20, the throw-in signal from the throw switch display section 23 is sent to the center through the low-pass filter 831 and the input buffer 830. Processing unit 8
00 is input. Based on the input signal of the ball input, a sound effect generation command signal is sent from the central processing unit 800 to the sound generator 820, and a sound effect is emitted from the speaker 822 via the amplifier 821. At the same time, an open output signal is sent from the central processing unit 800 to the output latch circuit 860, and based on the open output signal, the input port opening / closing device (opening / closing solenoid) 20c is operated via the driver 861 and the ball input port 20b ( FIG. 14) is opened.

When the ball insertion port 20b is opened, the game balls in the receiving tray 20 flow into the ball conduction gutter 20e from the insertion port 20b, and the flowing game balls are detected by the stored number detector 20f.

A detection signal from the stored number detector 20f is input to the central processing unit 800 via the low-pass filter 831 and the input buffer 830.

On the basis of the input signal, the central processing unit 80
When the count is started by 0, a display command signal is output from the central processing unit 800 to the video display controller 812, and the signal is sent to the video signal terminal of the LCD panel control device 236c of FIG. The display on the LCD panel 235 is converted to a game display.

Then, the storage command signal of the counted number is sent to the RAM 811 and the counted number is stored as the stored number. At the same time, a display command signal of the counted number is sent from the central processing unit 800 to the output latch circuit 860, and the stored number display unit 1 is transmitted via the driver 861.
The stored number is displayed in 6. In this case, if the stored number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 750), the output latch circuit 86 is instructed by the central processing unit 800.
0, the discharge device 446 is operated via the driver 861 and the extra ball is returned to the tray 20 via the ball outlet 21 via the ball outlet 21, and the stored number storage in the RAM 811 and the display of the stored number display 16 are displayed. Returned to "750". The returned number is detected by the discharge detector 445, and the detection signal is input to the central processing unit 800 via the low-pass filter 831 and the input buffer 830, and is counted and controlled.

When the number of game balls flowing from the insertion port 20b is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 750), both the storage number (storage number memory) and the display number of the storage number display unit 16 are multiples of "5". If not, the number of the odd-numbered spheres is calculated by the central processing unit 800, and the number is output to the output latch circuit 8
60, displayed on the odd-sphere display unit 24 via the driver 861. The half-sphere is returned into the tray 20 via the ball outlet 21 by operating the discharge device 446 based on a command from the central processing unit 800. The returned number is detected by the discharge detector 445, and when all of the odd spheres are returned, the odd sphere display unit 24 is returned to the original color.

As a result of the conversion to the game display, the center of the game display unit 10 becomes a transparent window as the variable display windows 11A, 11B and 11C, and a new bet amount display unit 12 (12a to 12g) is newly provided around the window. Designated display line a ~
g, start switch display section 14, stop display section 15
a to 15c, stop switch display sections 25a to 25c,
Completion display unit 13A, score display unit 13B, closing switch display unit 23, odd-sphere display unit 24, stored number display unit 16, settlement switch display unit 17, auto display unit 18a, auto switch display unit 18b, capture switch display unit 27a-27e
And the number-of-acquisition display sections 19a to 19e are displayed as images.

In this state, when the capture switch display sections 27a to 27e for designating the number of bets are selectively pressed by the player, the switch-on (SW ON) signal from the pressed switch display section is divided. The data is input to the central processing unit 800 via the input terminal (INT). A sound effect is generated from the speaker 822 in response to a command from the central processing unit 800 based on the input signal, and the bet amount is stored in the RAM 811. Also, the central processing unit 800 controls the RA
The number of bets is subtracted from the number of bets stored in M811. The deducted number of saves is stored in RAM 811. The new number of bets is stored via output latch circuit 860 and driver 861. It is displayed on the stored number display section 16. At the same time, a display command signal is sent from the central processing unit 800 to the output latch circuit 860, and the driver 86
The color of the bet amount display unit 12 and the combination display lines a to g corresponding thereto are changed via 1.

In this state, when the start switch display section 14 is pressed by the player, a switch-on (SW ON) signal from the start switch display section 14 is sent to the central processing unit 800 via the interrupt (INT) terminal. Is entered. Based on the input signal, a sound effect is emitted from the speaker 822 in response to a command from the central processing unit 800, and an operation command signal is sent from the central processing unit 800 to the output latch circuit 860. 3 is driven to rotate the first to third rotating drums 511, 521, 531 so that the variable display window 11 of the game display unit 10 is rotated.
The change of the display in A, 11B and 11C is started.

When a predetermined time has elapsed after the driving of the pulse motors 515, 525 and 535 has started, a stop command signal is sent from the central processing unit 800 to the output latch circuit 860, and the first to third pulse motors are driven via the driver 861. 515,
The first to third rotating drums 511, 521, 531 are stopped in sequence at predetermined time intervals.
Is stopped and the variable display windows 11A, 1 of the game display unit 10 are stopped.
The display change during 1B and 11C is stopped. However, before a predetermined time elapses after the start of driving of the pulse motors 515, 525, 535, the stop switch display unit 15
a to 15c are pressed, the switch-on (SW ON) signal of the switch display section is changed to the low-pass filter 83.
1. The data is sent to the central processing unit 800 via the input buffer 830. Based on the stop signal, the central processing unit 8
00, a stop command signal is sent to the output latch circuit 860, and the switch display units 15a to 15a
The pulse motors 515, 5 5
25, 535 are stopped, the rotating drum 51 is stopped.
1, 521, 531 are stopped, and the change of the display in the variable display windows 11A, 11B, 11C of the game display unit 10 is stopped.

Thus, the variable display windows 11A, 11A
When the change of the display in B and 11C is stopped, the first to third drum position detectors 51 are controlled by the central processing unit 800.
6, 526, 536 based on the detection signals from
Of the rotating drums 511, 521, 531 are calculated, and from the calculation result and the storage of the number of bets in the RAM 811, it is determined which prize mode is stored in the ROM 810.

As a result, when it is determined that the game does not correspond to the prize mode, the prize ball is not discharged as "missing", and the above-mentioned normal game operation by the player is repeated.

When it is determined that a prize mode has occurred as a game result, the number of prize balls to be discharged and the control procedure of the game thereafter are determined according to the generated prize mode.

The types of prize modes are "big hit (large role)", "middle hit (middle role)", "small hit (small role)", and other general "hits". Is stored in the ROM 810 as fixed data, and the prize ball discharge and subsequent game control are performed according to the fixed data.

[0136] The "big hit" is to give the player the most profit state, and a combination of displays (for example, a big hit) on the designated display lines (ag) corresponding to the number of bets bet by the player (for example, , "7, 7, 7" shown in FIG. 16). The probability of occurrence of the “big hit” is determined by transmitting a division setting signal from the division setting unit 29 a to the central processing unit 800 and storing the divisions in the RAM 811. Based on the division number, the central processing unit 800 performs random number processing (operation processing).
When the occurrence probability is reached, the central processing unit 80
0 to the output latch circuit 8 as shown in FIG.
When the operation determination signal for a big hit is sent to 60, a "big hit" is likely to occur from that point on, and the "big hit" will occur immediately or after several general games. At the time of this "big hit", the output latch circuit 860 and the driver 8 are driven based on a command signal from the central processing unit 800.
The color of the corresponding display line among the display lines (a to g) is further changed via 61 to clearly indicate the occurrence of the "big hit". In addition, a sound effect generation command signal is output from the central processing unit 800 and a sound effect is output from the speaker 822. The score display unit 13B is instructed by a command from the central processing unit 800.
The discharge device 446 is operated, and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are discharged under the discharge control by the discharge detector 445.

When this "big hit" occurs, the ROM 81
Based on the fixed data in 0, the number of bets taken as one bet is automatically set to "5" and the auto display unit 18a
Is changed. Then, based on a command from the central processing unit 800, the colors of the bet amount display section 12C and the middle combination designation display line bb are changed, and only the combination of displays on the middle combination designation display line bb is valid. Become. During this “big hit” period, when a predetermined combination of displays (for example, a combination of “JAC, JAC, JAC”) is aligned on the middle combination designation display line bb for each game, The score is displayed on the score display unit 13B by a command from the processing device 800, and
A predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are provided. Moreover, when this "big hit" occurs, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), a high-principal signal of H level is sent from the central processing unit 800 to the output latch circuit 860, so that a predetermined display combination (for example, "JAC, JAC, J
AC ”). A predetermined number of times (for example, 66 times) can be challenged for such a bonus game as shown in FIG. However, if the number of prize balls acquired (actually increased) of the player during the “big hit” period reaches the predetermined number (for example, 4000) before the predetermined number of times ends, FIG. ), At that time, the high-principal signal becomes L level,
It returns to the normal game state. Even in the "big hit" game, when a prize mode display other than a predetermined display ("JAC, JAC, JAC") is completed on the middle combination designation display line bb, a score is displayed on the score display section 13B. , A number of prize balls according to the prize mode are given.

The "medium hit" gives the player the second highest profit status, and is a display for generating a "medium hit" on the combination designation display lines (a to g) corresponding to the number of bets bet by the player. (For example, "BAR, BAR, BAR")
And "☆, ☆, ☆"). The occurrence of this "middle hit" is also controlled by the random number processing (arithmetic processing) in the central processing unit 800 based on the division number stored in the RAM 811. As shown in B), it is more likely to occur after the middle hit operation determination signal is sent to the output latch circuit 860. When the "middle hit" occurs, the color of the corresponding display line (a to g) is further changed via the output latch circuit 860 and the driver 861 based on the command signal from the central processing unit 800, and the "middle hit" occurs. Is established. At the same time, the central processing unit 800 issues a sound effect generation command signal, and the speaker 822 emits a sound effect. The score is displayed on the score display unit 13B by a command from the central processing unit 800.
The discharge device 446 is operated, and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are discharged under discharge control by the discharge detector 445.

After the occurrence of the "middle hit", R
Based on the fixed data in the OM 810, the take-in number as one bet is automatically set to "5". Based on a command from the central processing unit 800, the bet number display section 12C and the combination designation display line b- in the middle stage The color of b is changed, and only the combination of the displays on the middle combination designation display line bb is effective.

During the “middle hit” period, a predetermined display combination (for example, “JAC, JAC, JAC”) is displayed on the middle combination designation display line bb for each game.
Are combined, the score is displayed on the score display unit in response to a command from the central processing unit 800, and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are given. Moreover, when this "middle hit" occurs, the central processing unit 800 sends an H-level middle object signal to the output latch circuit 860 as shown in FIG. For example, “JAC, JAC, JAC” is likely to occur. As shown in FIG. 17B, a predetermined number of times (for example, 15
Times) You can challenge. However, before the predetermined number of times is over, the number of prize balls acquired by the player during the “middle hit” period (the amount actually increased) is a predetermined number (for example, 10).
When the number reaches 00, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), the middle character signal at that time goes to the L level, the "middle hit" game state is terminated, and the game state returns to the normal game state. Even during the “middle hit” game, a predetermined display (“JAC, J
AC, JAC ”), when a prize mode display is completed, a number of prize balls according to the prize mode are given.

The "small hit" provides the player with a one-time challenge to the bonus game, instead of the continuous profit as in the case of the "big hit" or the "medium hit". A combination designation display line (a to
g) Occurs when a combination of indications for generating "small hits" (e.g., a combination of indications of three lemon pictures) is prepared. The occurrence probability of this “small hit” is also controlled by random number processing in the central processing unit 800 based on the division number stored in the RAM 811, and the occurrence probability is controlled by the central processing unit 800 as shown in FIG. As described above, it is likely to occur after the operation determination signal for small hit is sent to the output latch circuit 860. When this "small hit" occurs, the corresponding display unit (a to) is output via the output latch circuit 860 and the driver 861 based on a command signal from the central processing unit 800.
The color of g) is changed to clearly show the establishment of the "small hit". At the same time, the central processing unit 800 issues a sound effect generation command signal, and the speaker 822 emits a sound effect. Then, the discharge device 446 is activated, and the discharge detector 4 is operated.
A predetermined number of prize balls are discharged under the discharge control by 45. When this "small hit" occurs, the same bonus game as that performed at the time of the "big hit" can be challenged only once. When "small hit" occurs, the ROM 81
Based on the fixed data of 0, the take-in number as the bet number is automatically set to "5", and the color of the bet number display unit 12C and the color of the combination designation display line bb in the middle stage change based on a command from the central processing unit 800. Then, only the combinations of the displays on the middle combination designation display line bb are effective.

Only in the first game after the occurrence of the "small hit", the output latch circuit 86
As shown in FIG. 17 (C), an H-level small accessory signal is transmitted to a predetermined combination (eg, “JAC, JAC, JA”) on the combination designation display line bb in the middle stage.
C) are easily controlled, and when they are completed, a score is displayed on the score display unit 13B, and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are given by the discharge device 446. .

The profit of the chance for the bonus game given to the player by the occurrence of the "small hit" is only one time, and after the one time is finished, the small accessory signal from the central processing unit 800 becomes L level. And return to the normal game.

When a general prize mode other than the "big hit", "medium hit", and "small hit" occurs during a normal game, a score is displayed on the score display section 13B each time. The prize balls are discharged according to the prize mode, but no benefit is particularly given by the bonus game as described above.

As described above, "big hit", "middle hit",
When a “small hit” occurs and the prize balls are discharged by the discharge device 446, the number of prize balls is stored before the storage number storage in the RAM 811 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 750). And add it to the new storage number R
At the same time as being stored in the AM 811, the stored storage number is displayed on the storage storage display section 16. And RAM 811
When the number of stored memories reaches a predetermined number (for example, 750), the ball-switching switching device 4 is instructed by the central processing unit 800.
47 is actuated and the collection gutter 41 shown in FIG.
One side is closed, and the prize balls discharged thereafter are counted by the prize ball discharge detector 445, flow down in the prize ball discharge gutter 442, and accumulate in the receiving tray 20 through the ball outlet 21. Then, the prize ball in the saucer 20 becomes full and the prize ball discharge trough 44
When the signal accumulates in the area 2, it is detected by the overflow detector 448, and the overflow detection signal is input to the central processing unit 800. Based on the input of the detection signal, the central processing unit 800 outputs a prize ball discharge stop signal, the discharge device 446 is stopped, and the prize ball discharge is stopped until the overflow is eliminated.

A display command signal is output from the central processing unit 800 based on the fixed data in the ROM 810 according to the progress of the game, and the game explanation display unit () corresponding to the signal is output via the output latch circuit 860 and the driver 861. (Dot display unit) 28.

When an interrupt signal from vibration switch 244 is input to central processing unit 800, central processing unit 8
00 to the video display controller (VDG) 812 and the latch circuit 860, the game is disabled and the game description display unit 2
8 is incorrectly displayed.

During the game, the capture switch display sections 27a to 27
If it is troublesome to set the number of bets by pressing e each time, after pressing the desired capture switch display section (27a to 27e) and then pressing the auto switch display section 18b, the set signal by the operation of those switch display sections is switched. The bet amount is sent to the central processing unit 800 as an ON (SW ON) signal, and the bet amount is stored in the RAM 811 according to a command from the central processing unit 800 based on those signals, and the command from the central processing unit 800 is output latched. The color is sent to the circuit 860, and the color of the auto display unit 16 is changed via the driver 861. Thereafter, unless the player presses the auto switch display section 18b again to reset the auto state, the game automatically proceeds with the set bet number. By adopting the automatic take-in method, the operation of setting the number of bets is simplified, the number of games per unit time is increased, and the player is not bothered by the game.

When the player wants to settle the account, he or she presses the settlement switch display section 17 and the switch is turned on (SW O).
N) A signal is input to the central processing unit 800, a settlement command signal is output from the central processing unit 800 based on the input signal, and the same number of balls as the number of stored balls stored in the RAM 811 are discharged by the discharging device 446. Saucer 2 via 21
Returned to 0. At the same time, the stored storage number of the RAM 811 is set to “zero”, and the display of the game display unit 10 is returned to the advertisement or the simulation display.

During the game, when the amount of the reserve sphere in the upper tank 43 becomes small, it is detected by the dock sensor 431, and the detection signal is input to the central processing unit 800.
A ball shortage signal is sent from the central processing unit 800 to a central management unit (not shown) based on the input signal. Based on the ball shortage signal, the central control device (not shown) supplies a replenishing device 70 with a counter.
A supplementary command signal is output to 3 and the reserve spheres in the supply gutter 700 are filled in the upper tank 43 while being counted by the supply device 703 with a counter.

When the counting by the replenishing device with counter 703 has finished the expected value, the supply of the spare ball to the upper tank 43 is stopped thereafter. As a result, when the number of spare spheres in the upper tank 43 decreases and is detected by the completion detector 433, a detection signal is sent to the central processing unit 800, and the completion is displayed by the central processing unit 800 based on the detection signal. Completion characters are displayed on the screen of the section 13A, and the game can no longer be performed.

Thereafter, the stop reset pin insertion portion 29
b, a reset signal (not shown) is inserted into the central processing unit 80 from the reset detector 29b.
The upper tank 43 is filled with spare balls while being counted by the counter 703 according to a command from the central processing unit 800, and the completion lamp (not shown) is turned off. By inserting a key (not shown) into the division setting device 29a to a predetermined depth and turning the key in a predetermined direction while the reset pin is being inserted into the hitting reset pin insertion portion 29b,
The signal from the division setting unit 29a is sent to the central processing unit 800
Is input to the RAM 811 and the division number is stored in the RAM 811, so that the game can be played.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a power supply system provided in the game apparatus 1. As shown in FIG.

In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the power from the main power supply 900 of 24 V AC is supplied to the power supply 901 for lamps and solenoids, the power supply 902 for pulse motors,
The power is converted into a power supply 903 for a logic circuit, a power supply 904 for a fluorescent lamp, and the like, and the power is supplied to the fluorescent lamp 47 from the power supply 904 for a fluorescent lamp.

FIG. 19 shows an example of a control processing procedure of a main processing of the gaming machine 1 performed by the control system of FIG.

When the main processing is started, first, in step R2, an initialization processing (initialization) is performed. The initialization includes a power-on process, a confirmation of a power failure flag, a hit probability setting process, and the like. The power-on process is performed after confirming read / write of the RAM 811 and then clearing the RAM 811. The power failure flag is confirmed by reading the contents of the non-volatile memory 813 after the power-on processing. If the power failure flag is set, the contents of the non-volatile memory 813 are transferred to the RAM 811 and then the non-volatile memory 813 is cleared. Do. The hitting probability setting process is performed by inserting a hitting reset pin (not shown) into the hitting reset pin insertion portion 29b, thereby continuously turning on a reset switch as the reset detector 29b (FIG. 15), and setting the division number. The number of divisions is set by inserting and turning a not-shown division number setting key (for example, six types, six steps of hitting probability can be set) into the device 29a (FIG. 1). If the division setting has not been completed, the game is in a disabled state.

After the initialization in step R2, the flow shifts to step R4 to perform input processing.
Here, the input processing is performed by the LCD panel control device 2 shown in FIG.
This is the monitoring of the switch-on (SW ON) signal, the switch-on (SW ON) signal on the X coordinate side, and the switch-on (SW ON) signal on the Y coordinate side from 36C.

After the input process in step R4, the process proceeds to step R6, where a ball capturing process is performed. A detailed control processing procedure of the ball capturing processing will be described later.

After the ball catching process in step R6, the process shifts to step R8 to perform drum processing, that is, drum 5
11, 521, 531 rotation / stop processing is performed.

After the drum processing in step R8, the flow shifts to step R10 to perform a game state determination process, and shifts to the determination in steps R12 to R18.

In step R12, it is determined whether or not a normal game is being played. If it is determined that a normal game is being played, a normal game determination process is performed in step R20, and the process directly proceeds to step R28. If it is determined that the vehicle is not in the middle, the process proceeds to step R14.

In step R14, it is determined whether or not the game of "big hit", that is, "big hit" is in play. If it is determined that the game of "big hit" is in play, the big hit determination process is performed in step R22. Step R
The process proceeds to S28, and if it is determined that the game is not in the game of the "big role", the process proceeds to step R16.

In step R16, it is determined whether or not the "middle role", that is, the "middle hit" game is being played, and if it is determined that the "middle role" game is being played, the middle role is determined in step R24. Step R
The process shifts to 28, and if it is determined that the game of "middle character" is not in play, the process shifts to step R18.

In step R18, it is determined whether or not the game of "small wins", that is, "small hits" is being played. If it is determined that the game of "small wins" is playing, the small wins are determined in step R26. Step R28 after the object determination process is performed
Then, when it is determined that the game of "small auditorium" is not being played, the process directly proceeds to step R28.

When the process proceeds to step R28 via the above-described step R, the illegal process described later in detail is performed in step R28, and then the process proceeds to step R30.

In step R30, the output processing to the external terminal, that is, the bet number insertion signal, the prize ball payout signal, the accessory generation signal (large, medium, small), the drum stop signal, the drum drive signal, etc. Is output to an external terminal.

After the external terminal output processing is performed in step R30, the flow shifts to step R32, where the output processing is performed.

Thereafter, the flow shifts to step R34 to perform probability calculation processing, that is, calculation processing of the probability with respect to the divisor. Returning to step R4 again, the processing of step R4 and subsequent steps is repeated.

While the main processing is being performed, interruption processing of four steps R501 to R506 is appropriately performed.

The power interruption process is performed as the first interrupt processing step R501. This power failure process is performed when the power failure occurs, such as the number of storages
This is a process of transferring the data stored in 1 to the nonvolatile memory 813 and storing the data, which will be described later in detail.

The detector monitoring process is performed as step R502 of the second interrupt process. This detector monitoring process will be described later in detail.

Time processing is performed as step R503 of the third interrupt processing. This time process is a process of resetting the flag at regular intervals (interrupts) to create a time unit in the main process.

In the fourth drum rotation monitoring process, the rotation drum 5
This is a process for determining whether or not 11, 521, 531 has become a steady rotation.

The fifth switch interrupt processing is performed in the game display unit 1
This is a control process of determining which switch display unit is pressed and performing a process corresponding to the pressed switch display unit.

The sixth fraudulent process is a control process for performing a process corresponding to a detection signal from the vibration switch 244 when the signal is input to the central processing unit 800.

FIGS. 20 to 22 show an example of a control procedure of a detector monitoring process performed as an interrupt process in the main process of FIG.

When the detector monitoring process is started, first, in step R100, it is determined whether or not the bet amount is set and the capture end flag is set to "1", and the capture end flag is set to "1". If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step R144 in FIG. 21, and if it is determined that the value is not “1”, the process proceeds to step R102.

In step R102, it is determined whether or not the ball insertion flag is set to "1" by pressing the ball insertion switch display section 23. If it is determined that the ball insertion flag is set to "1", step R108 is performed. Then, when it is determined that the value is not "1", the process proceeds to step R104.

In step R104, it is determined whether or not the ball switch display section 23 has been turned on.
The process proceeds to step R106, and if it is determined that the switch has been turned on, the process proceeds to step R106.

When the flow shifts to step R106, the ball throwing flag is set to "1" in step R106, then the flow shifts to step R108, where the ball throw-in opening / closing device (opening / closing SOL) 20C is operated and the ball throw-in opening 20b Is opened, the switching device flag (opening / closing solenoid flag) is set to "1", and the process then proceeds to step R110.

In step R110, it is determined whether or not the stored number detector 20f has been turned on. If it is determined that the stored number detector 20f has been turned on, the process proceeds to step R112. If it is determined that the stored number detector 20f has not been turned on, the process proceeds to step R116. Transition.

When the process proceeds from step R110 to step R112, the counting by the stored number detector 20f is performed in step R112, and the counted number is transferred to the electromagnetic counter ＠. Then, the count number is “750” or less and a multiple of “5” (5n)
When there is a hemisphere other than that, the number of hemispheres “a” is displayed on the hemisphere display section 24. The electromagnetic counter is a countermeasure for a power failure, and the count value of the stored number detector 20f is transferred to the electromagnetic counter ＠. And then, step R
Move to 114.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step R110 to step R116, the switching device flag (opening / closing solenoid flag) is set to "1" in step R116.
Is determined. As a result, when it is determined that the opening / closing device flag (opening / closing solenoid flag) is “1”, the process proceeds to step R118,
If it is determined that the value is not "1", then step R
Move to 124.

The above steps R112 to R11
When the process proceeds to step R114, it is determined in step R114 whether or not the count number of the stored number detector 20f has reached the maximum number “750” that can be stored, and if it is determined that the counted number has not reached “750”. Step R as it is
The process proceeds to 124, and when it is determined that the value has reached “750”, the process proceeds to step R118.

When the process proceeds from step R114 or R116 to step R118, in step R118, the ball inlet opening / closing device (opening / closing SOL) 20c is stopped, the ball inlet 20b is closed, and the opening / closing device flag (opening / closing solenoid flag) is set. It is set to "0". Then, after the ball inlet opening / closing device (open / close SOL) 20c is stopped, the number of balls “b” counted by the stored number detector 20f is put into “a”, and the take-in end flag is set to “1”. Then, control goes to a step R120.

In step R120, it is determined whether or not "b" is greater than "0". If it is determined that "b" is not greater than "0", the process directly proceeds to step R124, where it is greater than "0". When it is determined that the prize ball over flag is set to "1" in step R122 and the number b is counted by the electromagnetic counter c, the process proceeds to step R124.

In step R124, the upper tank 43
It is determined whether or not the dock sensor 431 for detecting that the spare ball in FIG. 2 has decreased to a predetermined amount or less has been turned on. If it is determined that the dock sensor 431 has not been turned on, the process directly proceeds to step R128. When it is determined that the ball has been turned on, the ball is set to “10” in the upper tank 43 in step R126.
After “00” pieces have been supplied, the flow shifts to step R128.

In Step R128, the discharge detector 4
It is determined whether 45 has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the discharge detector 445 has not been turned on, the ball clogging flag is set to "1" and the off flag (OFF / FG) is set to "0" in step R136, and the main processing of FIG. Return to The off flag identifies whether or not the discharging operation is possible. When the discharging operation is possible, the off flag is set to "1", and when the discharging operation is impossible due to clogging of the ball, the off flag is set to "0". On the other hand, when it is determined in step R128 that the discharge detector 445 has been turned on, the off flag is set to "1" and the ball clogging flag is set to "0", and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R132.

In step R132, it is determined whether or not the prize ball flag is "1". If it is determined that it is "1", the flow shifts to step R134.
When it is determined that the value is not “1”, the step R
Move to 138.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R134, the number of awarded balls is added to the number of storages stored in the RAM 811 in the step R134, and the added new storage number is transferred to the RAM 811. A value obtained by subtracting “750”, which is the maximum number that can be stored, from the stored number is set as “b”, and the process proceeds to step R142.

When the process proceeds from step R132 to step R138, it is determined in step R whether or not the winning ball over flag is "1".
When it is determined that the prize ball has not reached, the return processing ends at that point in time. When it is determined that the prize ball has been set to "1", the prize ball over flag is set to "0" in step R140, and then the process proceeds to step R142. I do.

In step R142, it is determined whether or not "b" set in step R118 or step R134 is positive. When it is determined that the value is not positive, the return processing ends at that point, and If it is determined that there is a prize ball over the receiving tray 20
The process moves to step R164 in FIG.

When the process proceeds from step R100 in FIG. 20 to step R144 in FIG.
At 4, it is determined whether or not the off flag (OFF.FG) is "1", that is, whether or not the prize ball can be discharged. As a result, the off flag (OFF · F
When G) is not "1", that is, when it is determined that the discharging operation of the prize ball is impossible, step R1 is performed as it is.
The process proceeds to 56, and if it is determined that the off flag (OFF.FG) is "1", that is, it is determined that the prize ball discharge operation is possible, the process proceeds to step R146.

In step R146, it is determined whether or not the settlement flag is "1". If it is determined that the settlement flag is "1", the process directly proceeds to step R150, and if it is not "1". When it is determined, the process shifts to step R148.

In step R148, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch display section 17 has been turned on. If it is determined that the payment switch display section 17 has not been turned on, the process proceeds to step R156.
To step R when it is determined that the switch is turned on.
Move to 150.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R150, the settlement flag is set to "1" in step R150, the ball-pull switching device (ball-pull switching solenoid) 447 is turned on, and the recovery gutter 441 (FIG. 7) is turned on. Closed. Then, the ball inlet opening / closing device 20c is turned off, the ball inlet 20b is closed, and the auto flag (AUTO / FG) of the auto switch display section 18b is set to "0".
After that, the discharge device 446 is turned on to set the discharge flag to “1”, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step R152.

In step R152, it is determined whether or not the number of counts by the discharge detector 445 is the same as the number of stored storages in the RAM 811. If it is determined that the number is not the same, the process directly proceeds to step R156, where the number is the same. When the determination is made, the process shifts to step R154.

When the flow shifts to step R154, the discharge device (discharge SOL) 44 is set at step R154.
6 is stopped (OFF), and the discharge flag and the settlement flag are set to “0”. Then, the ball punching switching device (ball punching device SOL) 447 is turned off and the prize ball discharge gutter 422 side is closed, and then the flow shifts to step R156.

In step R156, it is determined whether or not the auto switch display section 18b is turned on.
When it is determined that the switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step R124 in FIG. 20, and when it is determined that the switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step R158.

At step R158, it is determined whether or not the auto flag (AUTO.FG) is "1". As a result, when it is determined that the flag is not "1", the auto flag (AUTO flag) is determined in step R162.
Step F12 in FIG. 20 after FG) is set to “1”
4 and when it is determined that the flag is "1", the auto flag (AUTO.FG) is set to "0" in step R160, and then the flow shifts to step R124 in FIG. When the process proceeds to Step R124, Step R1
24 or less control procedures are performed.

When the process proceeds from step R142 in FIG. 20 to step R164 in FIG.
4, the discharge device (discharge SOL) 446 is activated (O
N) and the discharge device flag (discharge SOL flag) is set to “1”. In addition, the ball removal switching device (ball removal switching S
When the (OL) 447 is operated, the collection gutter 441 side is closed, and the ball is discharged into the tray 20 through the prize ball outlet gutter 442.

Then, the flow shifts to the next step R166,
In step R166, it is determined whether or not the discharge count by the discharge detector 445 has become equal to "b".
8 and when it is determined that they are not equal, the process proceeds to step R170.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R168, the discharge device (discharge S
OL) 446 is stopped (OFF), and the discharge device flag (discharge SOL flag) and the prize ball flag are set to “0”. In addition, a ball emptying switching device (ball emptying switching SOL) 4
47 is stopped (OFF), and the number of stored memories in the RAM 811 is set to “750”. Thereafter, the process shifts to 2F in FIG. 20 and returns to the main process in FIG.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step R166 to step R170, it is determined in step R170 whether the overflow detector 448 is on. As a result, when it is determined that the switch is not turned on, the process directly proceeds to 2F in FIG. 20 to end the return process. When it is determined that the switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step R172 and the discharge device ( The discharge SOL) 446 is stopped (OFF), and the discharge device flag (discharge SOL flag) is set to “0”.
After the display of the stored number display section 16 is flashed, FIG.
2F, and the return processing ends.

FIG. 23 shows an example of a control procedure of the ball capturing process during the main process of FIG.

When the ball capturing process is started, first, in step R200, an auto flag (AUTO.FG) is set.
Is determined to be “1”, and when it is determined to be “1”, the process proceeds to step R202, and when it is determined that the value is not “1”, the process proceeds to step R208. .

As a result, when the process shifts to step R202, the through flag (TH
O.FG) is determined to be “1”,
When it is determined that the value is “1”, the process directly proceeds to step R212, and when it is determined that the value is not “1”, the process proceeds to step R204.

In step R204, it is determined whether or not any of the take-in switch display sections 27a to 27e is turned on (ON). If not, the process directly shifts to step R218 and turns on. If so, the process proceeds to step R206.

As a result, when the processing shifts to step R206, the number of the taken-in switches (one of 27a to 27e) that has been turned on is stored in the taken-number memory in the RAM 811 in the step R206. As well as through flags (THO / FG) and game flags (GAME / FG) that enable the game
Is set to "1", and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R212.

Then, in a step R212, the RAM 811
After the value obtained by subtracting the number-of-acquisition memory from the stored number-of-memory is set to "d", the process proceeds to step R214.

In step R214, it is determined whether or not “d” calculated in step R212 is negative. If it is determined that it is negative, game flag 0 and game flag 1 are set to “0” in step R220. And the game is disabled, and the process directly proceeds to the drum process. If it is determined that the result is not negative, the process proceeds to step R216.

When the process proceeds to step R216, "d" calculated in step R212 is transferred to the stored number memory in the RAM 811 and the fetched number memory is transferred to the electromagnetic counter b in step R216. The flag 0 (GAME / FG0) is set to "1", and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R218.

In step R218, the RAM 811
It is determined whether or not the storage number stored therein is equal to or less than “100”, and if it is determined that it is not “100” or less, the process directly proceeds to the drum processing, and if it is determined that it is “100” or less. In step R222, the capture end flag is set to "0", and the ball insertion button flag is set to "1", and then the process proceeds to drum processing.

FIG. 24 shows an example of a control procedure for unauthorized processing during the main processing of FIG.

When the fraudulent process is started, first, in step R300, it is determined whether or not the switching device flag (opening / closing SOL flag) is "1". If it is determined that it is "1", the process directly proceeds to step R304. Migrate,
When it is determined that the value is not “1”, the process shifts to step R302.

In step R302, it is determined whether or not the ball has moved in the stored number detector 20f. If it is determined that the ball has moved, the fraud flag is set to "1" in step R308, and The process shifts to the external terminal output process of the main process of No. 19, and when it is determined that the ball has not moved, the process shifts to Step R304.

In step R304, it is determined whether or not the discharge device flag (discharge SOL flag) is "1". When it is determined that the discharge device flag is "1", the process directly proceeds to the external terminal output process, and "1". When it is determined that it is not, the process shifts to step R306.

At step R306, the discharge detector 4
It is determined whether or not the ball has moved at 45. If it is determined that the ball has not moved, the process directly proceeds to the external terminal output process. If it is determined that the ball has moved, the illegal flag is set to “R” at step R308. After it is set to "1", the processing shifts to the external terminal output processing of the main processing of FIG.

When the fraud flag is set to "1" in step R308, the process is restored when the fraud is removed.

FIG. 25 shows a control processing procedure of an unauthorized processing performed as an interrupt processing during the main processing of FIG.

When the fraudulent process is started, it is first determined in step R350 whether or not the vibration switch 244 has been turned on (ON). If it is determined that the vibration switch 244 has been turned on, the fraud flag is set to "1" in step R352. After the illegal display is performed on the game display unit 10 in the next step R354, the processing shifts to the external terminal output processing of the main processing of FIG. 19, and when it is determined that it is not turned on, the main processing of FIG. Processing shifts to external terminal output processing. When the fraud flag is set to "1", the process is restored when the fraud is removed.

FIGS. 26 and 27 show the control processing procedure of the switch interrupt processing performed as the interrupt processing during the main processing of FIG.

In the figure, when the switch interrupt processing is started, first, in step R400, a reference switch table is set from the current display pattern of the game display section 10.

Here, the display patterns will be described. There are a display pattern 1 during the game and a display pattern 2 before the game starts. Among these, the display pattern 1 is a display when the display of the game display unit 10 is in a state where the game can be played, and the various switch display units displayed on the game display unit 10 are in a state of effectively operating as switches. . At this time, the state of the switch table (matrix switch plate 236B) is as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 28 (only the concept is shown). That is, the location corresponding to the position of each switch display unit is “0” of the portion designated by the X coordinate and the Y coordinate of the matrix switch plate 236B.
1 "to" 09 "and" 0A "to" 0C ". The portions of the matrix switch plate 236B designated by those codes work effectively as switches, and other portions (having "0, 0" data) do not work effectively as switches. On the other hand, the display pattern 2 is the game display unit 10 before the game starts.
Is displayed as an advertisement display or a simulation display, and the game cannot be performed yet, and the various switch display units are not effectively operated as switches except for the switch-on display unit 23 displayed on the game display unit 10. is there. At this time, the switch table (matrix switch plate 2)
36B) is an explanatory diagram of FIG. 29 (only the concept is shown).
It is shown as follows. That is, a portion (not shown in the drawing) corresponding to the closing switch display section 23 specified by the X coordinate and the Y coordinate of the matrix switch plate 236B.
Except for the above, all parts are data of "0, 0", and any part cannot function as a switch.

In step R400, it is determined which display pattern is the current display pattern, and the switch table is set accordingly.

Then, in the next step R402, SW data corresponding to the X and Y coordinates of the ON switch (ONSW) is read. Based on the result of the reading, the central processing unit 800 performs each determination in steps R404 to R426.

As a result, when it is determined in step R404 that “switch (SW) data = 1”, the flag of the capture switch (SW5) is set to “1” in step R428, and then the main processing of FIG. Return to

In step R406, “switch (S
W) If it is determined that data = 2 ”, the flag of the capture switch (SW10) is set to“ 1 ”in step R430.
, And then returns to the main processing of FIG.

At step R408, "switch (S
W) When it is determined that data = 3 ”, the flag of the capture switch (SW15) is set to“ 1 ”in step R432.
, And then returns to the main processing of FIG.

At the step R410, "switch (S
W) When it is determined that data = 4 ”, the flag of the capture switch (SW20) is set to“ 1 ”in step R434.
, And then returns to the main processing of FIG.

At step R412, the "switch (S
W) When it is determined that data = 5 ”, the flag of the capture switch (SW25) is set to“ 1 ”in step R436.
, And then returns to the main processing of FIG.

In step R414, "switch (S
When it is determined that “W) data = 6”, the flag of the ball throwing switch (SW) is set to “1” in step R438, and the process returns to the main processing of FIG.

In step R416, "switch (S
W) When it is determined that data = 7 ”, the flag of the start switch (SW) is set to“ 1 ”in step R440.
, And then returns to the main processing of FIG.

In step R418, “switch (S
W) If the data is determined to be "8", the flag of the stop switch (SW1) is set to "1" in step R440, and the process returns to the main process of FIG.

In step R420, “switch (S
W) If the data is determined to be “9”, the flag of the stop switch (SW2) is set to “1” in step R444, and the process returns to the main processing of FIG.

If it is determined in step R422 (FIG. 23B) that the "switch (SW) data is" A ", then in step R446 the stop switch (SW
After the flag of 3) is set to "1", the process returns to the main process of FIG.

In step R424, “switch (S
W) When it is determined that the data is "B", the flag of the auto switch (SW) is set to "1", and the process returns to the main processing of FIG.

In step R426, "switch (S
W) When it is determined that the data is "C", the flag of the settlement switch (SW) is set to "1",
The process returns to the main process of No. 9.

FIG. 30 illustrates a control procedure of a power failure process performed as an interrupt process during the main process of FIG.

When the power failure process is started, step R50
In step 1, the storage of the stored number memory, the variable b, the division number, and the power failure flag in the RAM 811 are transferred to the non-volatile memory, and thereafter, the process returns to the main processing.

By this power failure processing, the RAM 8
Since the data in the memory 11 is stored in the non-volatile memory and is restored to the state before the power failure when the power is turned on again, the loss of the memory due to the power failure is avoided.

Further, since the number of balls of the player can be known from the respective values of the electromagnetic counters a, b, and c, even if the power outage is prolonged and it is desired to stop the game before the power outage is avoided. No inconvenience occurs.

In this embodiment, a two-stage backup system of a nonvolatile memory and an electromagnetic counter is adopted as a measure against a power failure.

According to the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the matrix switch plate 23
Since the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel 235 having the built-in 6B is used, various switches required for the game can be arranged on the game display section 10, and the number of parts can be reduced as compared with a case where switches are separately provided. Reduction can be achieved. In addition, the degree of freedom in arranging switches is increased.

The dot matrix display plate 236A of the LCD panel 235 can display a game, and can display an advertisement or a simulation before the game.
A variety of displays can be provided as needed, thereby increasing the playability and interest.

Further, since the LCD panel 235 is transparent, the variable display contents of the rotary drum device 50 installed on the back side of the LCD panel 235 can be clearly seen through the transparent LCD panel 235 without providing an opening window.

When a strong pressing force is applied to the LCD panel 235, the panel 235 is retracted and detected by the fraud switch 244 for fraud detection, and a fraudulent display is made on the game display unit 28 to disable the game. At the same time, since the detection signal reaches the central control room, when the player hits or strongly presses the LCD panel 235, improper operation is immediately detected, and the LCD panel 235 is damaged. Such an important occurrence can be prevented.

When the player pushes the ball insertion switch display section 23 after putting the ball in the saucer 20, a predetermined number (for example, 7
The number of spheres is captured with an upper limit of 50), the captured ball number is stored as the stored number in the stored number memory of the control device 800, and the stored number is visually displayed on the stored number display unit 16, Since the game can be played continuously as long as the stored number memory stores the game, the player can easily perform a game operation.

Then, a prize mode is continuously generated with the progress of the game, and the storage number storage is a predetermined number (for example, 750).
In the case of exceeding the predetermined number, the number of balls exceeding the predetermined number is given to the player as real balls, and the number of balls is always stored and stored up to the predetermined number, so the following effects are obtained. Play.

That is, in the case of the automatic bet number taking-in method, particularly, the bet number (take-in number) is automatically added to or subtracted from the stored memory number on condition that the stored number is stored, and the bet-number taking operation is performed. Since the game is ended, the time until the end of the catching is significantly shortened as compared with the conventional one in which the real ball of the saucer is taken in each time, and the trouble of the player before shifting to the game is remarkably reduced.

Further, as an effect of the capturing system with the storage limit, there is a real pleasure that when the storage limit is exceeded, the actual balls exceeding the storage limit are paid out to the player as a prize. Further, when the number of game balls obtained by the player is paid out by operating the settlement switch display section 17, only the maximum number of stored balls (for example, 750) is paid out. Payment time at the time of settlement is reduced compared to the case where there is no payment. Unlimited, especially,
There is an inconvenience that when the number of stored memories is large, such as when the settlement is stopped, the time required for the settlement is long.

According to this embodiment, there are a manual take-in method and an automatic take-in method as a method of taking the number of bets. Here, the manual take-in method is a method in which a player sets the number of balls to bet for a game for each game, and is effective when the number of bets needs to be changed frequently. On the other hand, in the automatic capture method, once the number of balls to bet on a game (setting of the capture button switch display sections 27a to 27e) is set, unless the player changes the setting, each time the game ends. Immediately, the set number of balls is automatically taken in, and a continuous game of the same bet number is enabled.

Therefore, the player can selectively use the manual capturing method and the automatic capturing method as needed. In particular, if the game is set to the automatic capture mode when it is desired to continuously play a game with the same bet amount, the operation for automatically setting the bet amount is simplified and the number of games per unit time can be increased. At the same time, the troublesome operation of setting the number of bets on the player is avoided.

Further, the number of stored and stored data is a fixed value (for example,
When the number of balls is smaller than 100, the operation is performed so as to take in the balls in the pan 20 again.

As described above, this gaming machine operates so that the number of stored memories can always be kept necessary and sufficient.

[Second Embodiment of the Invention] In the first embodiment of the present invention, an illegal operation when the game display section is hit or strongly pressed by a player is detected and processed. However, in this embodiment, the detection and processing are performed mechanically.

The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment of the present invention except for the portion that mechanically detects and processes the fraud, and therefore, is duplicated. The description will be omitted as much as possible and the different components will be described.

In the description, when the same components as those in the first embodiment of the present invention appear, the same drawings and symbols as those used in the first embodiment of the present invention are referred to.

FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view showing a structure for attaching LCD panel 235 to front case 2B of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

At the upper position on the back side of the opening 210, a take-up type shutter device 201 is installed as shown in FIG. The shutter device 201 includes a case 201a,
The winding shaft 20 rotatably housed in the case 201a.
1b, a shutter 202 attached to the winding shaft 201b so as to be able to be wound, a return spring (not shown) for applying a rotational force to the winding shaft 201b in a direction in which the shutter 202 is loosened, And a winding cord 201c for the shutter 202 wound around the winding shaft 201b.

Guide members 206, 206 having a U-shaped cross section for guiding the shutter 202 of the shutter device 201 are installed on the left and right back sides of the opening 210 so as to face each other.

[0262] Also, on the left and right positions on the back side of the opening 210,
A pair of upper and lower rack gears 208 are installed in a mutually facing state, and a spring hook 203 is installed. An LCD panel stopper 205 is provided on one side behind the opening 210.

The rubber packing 230 attached to the packing attaching portion 211 (FIG. 32) on the back side of the opening 210 of the front case 2B is formed in a rectangular shape having an opening inside as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, a fitting groove 231 that can be fitted to the packing mounting portion 211 is provided over the entire periphery.

The LCD panel 235 is a rubber packing 2
It is formed in a rectangle having substantially the same size as 30, and screw holes 238 are provided at four corner positions on the back side.

The vibration sensing frame 240 includes left and right frame plates 241,
241 and a gear group for adjusting the moving distance are provided outside the frame plates 241, 241 respectively.

The gear group includes pinion gears 242 and 242 which always mesh with the rack 208 mounted on the back side of the front case 2B.
42, 242 and the pinion gears 242, 242
And a pair of transmission gears 243 and 243 which mesh with each other and mesh with each other. And
The left and right pinion gears 242 are connected to the left and right frame plates 241, 241.
41 are fixed to both sides of a rotating shaft 244 suspended between them, and the left and right pinion gears 242, 242
Transmission of rotational force is performed between each other.

Also, mounting brackets 241a are provided at the upper and lower positions on the front side of the left and right frame plates 241, 241. Each bracket 241a has a screw hole 2 of the LCD panel 235.
A bolt insertion hole 241b is provided in correspondence with the position 38.

The LCD panel stopper 2 provided on the front cover 2B is provided outside the front end of one frame plate 241.
05 is provided.

First, the opening 21 of the front case 2B
Rubber packing 230 on the packing mounting portion 211 on the back side of
Is attached. Thereafter, the bolt insertion hole 241b and the screw hole 238 are aligned, and the bolt insertion hole 241b
The LCD panel 235 and the vibration sensing frame 2 are screwed into the screw holes 238 through the bolts 246.
40 are integrated. After that, the shutter winding cord 20
After the shutter 202 is wound up as shown in FIG. 27 by pulling 1c, the four pinion gears 242 are moved to the four rack gears 20.
2 and the vibration sensing frame 2 is engaged with each other.
The 40 movement restricting pieces 247 are arranged in contact with the LCD panel stopper 205 behind the opening 210. Thereafter, a return spring 207 is stretched between the spring hook 203 on the back side of the front case 2B and the spring mounting holes 241c provided in the frame plates 241 and 241 of the vibration sensing frame 240.

Thus, the opening 2 of the front case 2B is
10, when the LCD panel 235 is installed on the back side, the vibration sensing frame 240 and the LCD panel 235 are advanced by the tension of the return spring 207 and are in contact with the back surface of the rubber packing 230, and The free end (tip) of 202 is in contact with the upper end of LCD panel 235 and is maintained in a wound state.

In this state, if the LCD panel 235 is strongly hit or pushed by the player, the LCD panel 235 is retracted together with the vibration sensing frame 240. When the retreat distance exceeds a predetermined distance, the shutter 202
Is disengaged from the upper end of the LCD panel 235 and descends along the guide groove of the guide rail 206 to close the opening 210.

As described above, when an irregularity such as the LCD panel 235 being strongly hit or pressed is generated, the opening 210 is closed by the shutter 202, and the game cannot be performed.

As described above, when the shutter 202 is closed, the front cover 2B is opened, and the string 201c for pulling the shutter is pulled, whereby the shutter 202 is wound up and the LCD panel 235 and the vibration sensing The frame 240 is returned forward by the return spring 207. Thereby, the game can be played again.

Regardless of which part of the LCD panel 235 is hit or pressed by the player, the LCD panel 235 and the vibration sensing frame 240 are moved by the action of the moving distance adjusting gear group (242, 243). It is evenly retracted without partial bias, and is evenly restored when returning.

According to the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, particularly when the LCD panel 235 is strongly hit or pressed, the LCD panel 235 is retracted and the opening 210 is closed by the shutter 202 due to the above mechanical structure.
Is closed and the game becomes impossible. Maintenance is easy due to the mechanical configuration. Also, LCD
Even when any part of the panel 235 is hit or pressed, the LCD panel 235 and the vibration sensing frame 240 are retracted evenly without partial bias by the action of the moving distance adjusting gear group (242, 243). Therefore, deformation of the LCD panel 235 can be prevented.

The effects of the other configurations are the same as the effects of the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that the type and number of combination designation display lines that are valid as a game result corresponding to the bet amount are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be any type or number. Further, in the above-described embodiment, when playing a game, a game is played by inserting a game ball as a game medium, but the game medium is not limited to the game ball of the above-described embodiment. If you play a game by inserting
Any game media may be used.

[0277]

According to the present invention, the number data of game media held by the player is stored in the storage means, and the stored number data of game media is displayed on the storage number display means. While viewing the display and confirming the stored number of game media data, a game can be executed based on the number of game media data. The number of betting game media for validating the prize line is selected, and the number of game media data is subtracted from the storage means by the storage number calculation means,
On the other hand, if the maximum selection means of the selection means is operated, the number of betting game media for validating all of the plurality of prize lines is selected, and the corresponding game medium number data is subtracted from the storage means by the storage number calculation means. Therefore, as in the prior art, a predetermined number of game media are manually picked up for each game and inserted into the slot, or the number of game media picked up by hand to change the desired number of betting game media is changed. It is possible to easily and reliably select the number of betting game media desired by the player based on the number data of game media stored in the storage means, without troublesome operations such as sorting. In particular, if you want to activate all the multiple prize lines, you do not need to manually select and pick up many game media,
All prize lines can be easily activated by one-touch operation of the maximum selection means, and it is possible to avoid the trouble of performing multiple betting operations, and to play a game without activating the desired prize line due to a mistake in the number of operations. Inconvenience such as starting can be prevented. Further, when the calculation result of the storage number calculation means exceeds a predetermined number range of the storage value by the storage means, the excess amount of the game media is discharged by the discharge control of the excess discharge control means. There is no need to provide a mechanism for storing a large number of game media in the gaming machine for paying out the game media at the time, and the payout does not require much time. Further, in a normal game state, a game can be executed based on the number of game media in the storage means, and when a large amount of game media such as a special game is provided, a predetermined number of ranges of storage are stored. Even if it exceeds, the game media will be paid out, and the player can enjoy the acquisition of a large amount of game media in the special game as in the past.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a gaming device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial vertical sectional side view showing a state in which the gaming device is installed in an island facility of a game arcade.

FIG. 3 is a partial rear perspective view showing a structure for attaching an LCD panel to a front case.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional side view showing an attachment structure of an LCD panel of a front case.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional side view showing an attachment structure of an LCD panel of a front case.

FIG. 6 is a partially exploded perspective view showing an attachment structure of an LCD panel of a front case.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of the LCD panel.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an image display arrangement on an LCD panel main body.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the structure of the LCD panel main body.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a state where a rotary drum device, a control device, a terminal box, a power supply device, and the like are taken out of a case main body constituting the gaming machine.

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the rotary drum device.

FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of the inside of a support frame (right side) that supports the rotating drum.

FIG. 13 is a partial plan sectional view showing a state in which a support frame for supporting the rotary drum is attached to the drum support frame.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a back mechanism of the gaming machine.

FIG. 15 is a control system diagram of the control device.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display for generating a big hit.

17A is a timing chart of a game of “big hit”, FIG. 17B is a timing chart of a game of “middle hit”, and FIG. 17C is a timing chart of each game of “small hit”.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a power supply system provided in the gaming machine.

19 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of main processing of the gaming machine performed by the control system of FIG.

FIG. 20 is a part of a flowchart showing a control procedure of a detector monitoring process.

FIG. 21 is a part of a flowchart showing a control procedure of a detector monitoring process.

FIG. 22 is a part of a flowchart showing a control procedure of a detector monitoring process.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a ball capturing process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of unauthorized processing.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of an unauthorized process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a switch interruption process.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure of a switch interruption process.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory view showing a display pattern 1 of the matrix switch plate during the game and before the game.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing display patterns of a matrix switch plate during a game and before a game.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a power failure process.

FIG. 31 is an exploded rear perspective view showing a structure for attaching an LCD panel to a front case according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is an exploded longitudinal side view showing an attachment structure of the LCD panel to the front case.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 gaming device 11A, 11B, 11C variable display window (variable display unit,
Variable display device 16 Storage number display unit (storage number display means) 27a Capture switch display unit (selection means, minimum selection means) 27e Capture switch display unit (selection means, maximum selection means) 50 Rotary drum device (variable display) Device) 800 Central processing unit (storage number calculation means, excess discharge control means) 811 RAM (storage means) a, b, c, d, e, f, g Combination designation display line (prize line)

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] January 19, 2000 (2000.1.1)
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[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game in which a plurality of drums provided with a plurality of pieces of identification information on a peripheral surface are rotated and then stopped. The present invention relates to a gaming device that causes a bonus game to be played when a combination of displayed identification information has a predetermined specific display mode.

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[0004]

In such a gaming machine, when the identification information displayed on the activated line is in a predetermined specific display mode, a large number of players can play the game. Although a specific gaming state in which a medium can be acquired is generated, in a game store, data on the occurrence of the specific gaming state in the gaming device is collected,
It is important to conduct business after grasping the performance of the gaming device in detail, but since the conventional gaming device was not equipped with a function to collect data on occurrence of a specific gaming state, Could not create the desired sales data.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming device capable of collecting detailed data by a management device with respect to various game states generated by the gaming device. Aim.

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[0009]

According to the present invention, a plurality of drums (for example, rotating drums 511, 521, 531) having a plurality of identification information on a peripheral surface are provided to solve the above-mentioned problems.
Is rotated and then stopped, and as a result of the game, the combination of the identification information displayed on the activated stop line is determined by a predetermined first specific display mode (for example, “7, 7”). , 7 "), a first specific game state (for example, a big hit) in which a predetermined number of bonus games (for example, 66 times) in which a bonus game is more likely to be hit than a normal game can be played. When the combination occurs and the combination of the identification information becomes a predetermined second specific display mode (for example, “BAR, BAR, BAR” or “☆, ☆, ☆”), the bonus game is played. In the gaming machine (1) configured to generate a second specific game state (for example, a middle hit) that can be performed a smaller number of times (for example, 15 times) than in the first specific game state, Game equipment In a terminal device for transmitting a signal relating to various gaming state which occurs in the management apparatus to the relay (e.g., terminal box 41) provided with, via the terminal device, the first and second
Each of the occurrence signals (for example, the large accessory large signal and the inside accessory small signal) of the specific game state is transmitted to the management device side. In addition, a signal to insert a bet amount to bet on a game may be transmitted to the management device via the terminal device.

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According to the present invention, there is provided a terminal device for relaying signals relating to various game states generated in the gaming device and transmitting the signals to the management device side, and the first and second identifications are provided via the terminal device. Since the generation signal of each game state is configured to be transmitted to the management apparatus side, detailed data relating to the generation of the specific game state on the management apparatus side, that is, the generation of the first and second specific game states having different values. Can be collected separately. Further, by transmitting a bet amount insertion signal for betting on a game to the management device via the terminal device, it is possible to cause the management device to collect data on the bet amount in detail.

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As a result of the game, in particular, the variable display window 11
The combination of the display in A, 11B, and 11C is the first specific display mode (for example, the combination of “7, 7, 7”) as the display combination that generates the “big hit” as the first specific game state. When this happens, a "big hit" is generated, and a sound effect notifying the occurrence of the "big hit" is issued. At the same time, a score is displayed on the score display section 13B (display of the number of prize balls), and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are discharged, and thereafter, the process shifts to the following "big hit" bonus game. Is done.

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During a normal game, the variable display window 11
The combination of the displays in A, 11B, and 11C is the second specific display mode (for example, “BAR, BAR, BAR,
BAR "or" ☆, ☆, ☆ "display combination), a" middle hit "is generated, and a sound effect notifying the occurrence of the" middle hit "is issued. At the same time, the score display section 13B
Is displayed, and a predetermined number (for example, 90) of prize balls are discharged, and thereafter, a transition is made to the following "middle hit" bonus game.

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A terminal box 41 as a terminal device for exchanging data with a management device (not shown) is provided on the lower rear wall in the case body 2A. Further, a game ball taking-in device 42 for controlling the counting of game balls taken in from the receiving tray 20 through a slot (described later) is installed on the lower front side in the case body 2A. The captured game balls are counted by the capture device 42 and then collected on the collection gutter 601 on the lower back side of the island facility 600 through the outlet 1b on the lower rear side of the case body 2A. A prize ball storage tank 43 is installed on the front wall of the upper part of the inside of the case body 2A, and an outlet gutter 44 for leading out the prize ball into the storage tank 43 is installed below the storage tank 43. The ball inlet 1a is provided in the upper wall of the case body 2A.

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The rotary drum device 50 includes a support frame 55 and variable display units 51, 52, 5 installed in the support frame 55.
3 and three pulse motors 515, 525, 535 for applying rotational force to rotating drums 511, 521, 531 as drums of the variable display units 51, 52, 53 and cover the upper portions of the variable display units 51, 52, 53. And a spilled ball intrusion prevention cover 54 attached as described above. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the support frame 55 is placed on the drum mounting table 2a in a state in which the front side of the bottom plate 551 is raised by a predetermined angle (= α °). In the installed state, the spilled ball intrusion prevention cover 54 completely covers the upper part of the rotary drum device 50 as shown by the dashed line in the figure, and the spilled ball from the storage tank 43 does not enter the rotary drum device 50. In this way, it plays a role of guiding the spilled ball collection port 1c to be collected on the collection gutter 601 at the lower rear side of the island facility 600.

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The effects of the other configurations are the same as the effects of the first embodiment of the present invention.

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[0277]

According to the present invention, there is provided a terminal device for relaying signals relating to various game states generated in the gaming device and transmitting the signals to the management device side, and the first and second terminals are connected via the terminal device. Since the configuration is such that each generation signal of the specific game state is transmitted to the management device side, detailed data relating to the generation of the specific game state on the management device side, that is,
A game in which data relating to the occurrence of the first and second specific gaming states having different values can be individually collected, and useful data can be created so that the performance of the gaming device can be accurately grasped. Device. Further, by transmitting a bet amount insertion signal of a bet amount to be played on a game to the management device side via the terminal device, data on the bet amount can be collected in detail on the management device side. Data such as the number of bets up to the occurrence of each of the first and second specific game states can be accurately collected on the management device side, and the gaming device can more accurately grasp the performance of the gaming device.

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[Correction target item name] Explanation of sign

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[Description of Signs] 1 Gaming Device 41 Terminal Box (Terminal Device) 511, 521, 531 Rotating Drum (Drum)

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, wherein when the variable display is stopped, a plurality of identification information is provided on each of the plurality of variable display portions. Stop display is performed, and the plurality of pieces of identification information stopped and displayed on each of the variable display portions is in a predetermined combination prize mode on any of the activated prize lines among the plurality of prize lines. Relatedly, in a gaming device capable of acquiring a predetermined number of game media, a storage means capable of storing game medium number data held by a player within a predetermined number range, and a game medium stored in the storage means Storage number display means capable of displaying numerical data; and, during a game, for enabling a required number of prize lines out of the plurality of prize lines from within a range of game medium number data stored in the storage means. Select the number of wagering media Selectable selecting means, comprising: a minimum selection capable of selecting the number of wagering media for validating a predetermined single prize line from among the plurality of prize lines. Means, and maximum selection means capable of selecting the number of betting game media for enabling all of the plurality of prize lines, and according to the number of each betting game medium selected by each of the selection means, The number of game media data is subtracted from the storage means, and a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped and displayed on any of the activated prize lines corresponding to the respective numbers of betting game media are determined by the predetermined combination. A storage number calculation means for adding a required number of game medium number data to the storage means in connection with the prize mode; and a calculation result of the storage number calculation means defining a predetermined number range in storage of the storage means. When exceeding A gaming machine comprising: an excess amount discharge control unit that controls discharge of an excess portion of game media.