JP2007075218A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of inhibiting impairment of the amusement in the presentation display by providing a novel presentation display. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a presentation display device 115 capable of directing the light emitted for displaying first image information in a first observation direction so that a player can visually recognize the image information and directing the light emitted for displaying second image information in a second observation direction so that the player can not visually recognize the image information, and a half mirror 40 for reflecting the light of the second image information directed in the second observation direction and projecting the second image information. The game machine also has an advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player if the result of a lottery is a prescribed one, and a display shift control means for allowing the player who visually recognizes the first image information to visually recognize the second image information through the half mirror 40 if it is determined that the game state is a prescribed game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a revolving type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”), and in particular a game using display means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays image information associated therewith.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which a display means is provided on a game board and a decorative symbol sequence composed of decorative symbols such as numbers and symbols is displayed. In this type of gaming machine, when a game medium wins a start opening, a plurality of decorative symbol sequences fluctuate on the display means, and the variation is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol based on a lottery result. . That is, the presence / absence of an advantageous gaming state (for example, a big hit) is displayed by a combination of decorative symbols that stop on the active line.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a character or the like appears on the display means to perform a special effect before the variation of the decorative symbol sequence stops. In other words, a special effect is executed with a predetermined probability as a notice display to the advantageous gaming state, so that the expectation obtained for each change is sharpened and the expectation for the lottery is enhanced. .

Furthermore, in order to enhance the effect, a technique for displaying a plurality of pieces of image information on a single display means has been developed. For example, the display area of the display means can be divided into a plurality of areas, and is configured to switch between an operation state in which individual image information is displayed in each area and an operation state in which one image information is displayed in the entire display area. There has been proposed a gaming machine (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-290509 A

  However, in any gaming machine including the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the configuration in which “the display means is arranged at the center of the gaming board and an effect based on the image information is performed on the display screen” is the same. Therefore, even if some sort of derivation is made in the display means as a game effect, it is only possible to perform an effect without a substitute. In other words, all were lacking in freshness and originality, and there was concern that the interest of the production would be reduced.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that suppresses a decrease in interest in a game effect by a new game effect.

Means 1: “First display means for displaying at least first image information and second image information associated with a game, wherein the first image information is displayed in a first viewing direction that can be viewed by a player. A first display means capable of directing the second image information in a second observation direction that cannot be visually recognized by the player;
Second display means for reflecting and projecting the second image information oriented in the second observation direction;
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the predetermined gaming state has been reached, the second image information is switched via the second display means to the player who switches the display state and visually recognizes the first image information. And a display switching control means for making the device visible. ”

The configurations of the “first display unit” and the “second display unit” in the unit 1 can be paraphrased as follows.
In other words, the “first display means” is “first display means for displaying at least first image information and second image information associated with a game, and light emitted to display the first image information. Is directed to a first observation direction in which the player can visually recognize the first image information, and the direction of light emitted to display the second image information is set to the first image. The player who visually recognizes information can be directed in the second observation direction in which the second image information cannot be visually recognized.
The “second display means” is “to reflect the second image information by reflecting the direction of light directed in the second observation direction”.
It should be noted that the same can be applied to the inventions subsequent to the means 2.

  Here, the “first display means” is a display means capable of emitting light for displaying image information, and examples thereof include a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, or a CRT. can do. Further, examples of the “game state determination unit” include a recognition unit that recognizes the progress state of the game such as a big hit state, a probability variation state, or a reach state. It is also possible to use a switch for detecting a winning state at a winning opening or a starting opening, a recognizing means for recognizing a lottery result based on a winning, or a counting means for counting the number of jackpots as a gaming state determining means. is there.

  The “light emitted to display the image information” may be emitted directly from a pixel corresponding to the image information. For example, a liquid crystal display device may emit a first image from another light source. The pixels corresponding to the information may be irradiated or transmitted with light and indirectly emitted. Further, as the “second display unit”, a mirror member that is always in a reflecting state may be used, or a so-called half mirror having a reflecting operation state and a transmitting operation state may be used. Further, “a player who visually recognizes the first image information” means a player who plays a game in a normal posture, and it does not matter whether or not the player actually exists. In other words, needless to say, the presence of a “player” is not a constituent element of the invention.

  The “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and various states can be exemplified as follows.

(1) In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a large number of gaming balls are opened and closed repeatedly by opening and closing a predetermined number of times, or continuously opening for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of gaming balls are won. A state where it is easy to win a winning opening (so-called “big hit state”).

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is higher than usual, a so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery entrance device for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing a game ball is set to a state in which a game ball is easier to enter than usual. A state in which the lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, a so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped with a pattern for paying out a medal as a game medium during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the drum can be stopped with a bonus pattern that is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists in the formation of a combination by guiding a stop sequence and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, so-called “assist game state” .

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, a bonus establishment state, or an assist game state occurs is higher than usual.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, at least a start opening is provided in the game area, and when it is detected that a game medium is won at the start opening, a lottery is performed by the lottery means. When the lottery result is a predetermined result, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. On the other hand, first display means for displaying image information associated with the game is provided, and the first image information and the second image information determined based on the lottery result of the lottery means, etc. are displayed as a single first display means. It can be derived in parallel. Specifically, the first display means directs the first image information in the first observation direction so that the player can visually recognize the first image information, while the player visually recognizes the first image information. Orient the second image information in the second viewing direction so that the second image information cannot be viewed. Thereby, the first image information can be viewed directly, while the second image information cannot be viewed directly.

  However, a second display means capable of reflecting light is disposed in the second observation direction, and the second image information directed in the second observation direction is reflected and projected by the second display means. It is. That is, it enables the player who visually recognizes the first image information to visually recognize the second image information via the second display means. Therefore, although only a single display means (first display means) is used as the display means for directly displaying the image information, it is novel and effective due to at least two pieces of image information that can be viewed in different directions. Effect display can be performed. In particular, since the image information is displayed in a wider range than the display area of the first display means, a powerful effect can be performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the predetermined gaming state has been reached, the display state is switched, and the player who visually recognizes the first image information is passed through the second display means. The second image information is made visible. That is, the second image information is switched from a state where the second image information is not visible to a state where the second image information is visible. Therefore, it is possible to recognize the content of the second image information while associating the second image information with a predetermined game state, and the player's visual interest is enhanced. In addition, since the size of the entire display area is different between the state in which the second image information is visually recognized via the second display means and the state in which the second image information is not visually recognized, a high preference is given by a change in the size of the display area. In addition, it is possible to provide a lot of information during a predetermined gaming state. Furthermore, when a part where no effect display is normally performed is in a predetermined gaming state, the effect display is suddenly displayed, so that the player can be surprised by the appearance, and the game can be raised. .

Means 2: “First display means for displaying at least first image information and second image information associated with a game, wherein the player can visually recognize the first image information. A first display means capable of directing in the first observation direction and directing the second image information in a second observation direction that the player cannot visually recognize;
Second display means for reflecting and projecting the second image information oriented in the second observation direction;
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state determining means that the predetermined gaming state has been reached, the first display means is switched from a state in which light for displaying the second image information is not emitted to a state in which it is emitted. And a display switching control means for allowing a player who visually recognizes the first image information to be able to visually recognize the second image information via the second display means ”.

  The configuration of the means 2 embodies the display switching control means in the configuration of the means 1. That is, by displaying the second image information on the first display means, the second image information is visually recognized via the second display means, while the second image information is not displayed on the first display means. The second image information is made invisible. Therefore, switching of the display mode relating to the second image information can be realized very easily.

Means 3: “First display means for displaying at least first image information and second image information associated with a game, wherein the first image information is displayed in a first viewing direction that the player can visually recognize. A first display means capable of directing the second image information in a second observation direction that cannot be visually recognized by the player;
A reflection operation state in which the second image information directed in the second observation direction is reflected and reflected, and light from a side facing the player is transmitted, and a structure disposed on the rear side is provided. A second display means capable of switching between a transparent operation state that can be visually recognized; and
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined gaming state;
A player who visually recognizes the first image information by switching the second display unit from the transmission operation state to the reflection operation state when the game state determination unit determines that the predetermined game state has been reached. And a display switching control means for making the second image information visible through the second display means ”.

  According to the structure of the means 3, in addition to the structure of the means 1, the state of the second display means can be switched between the reflection operation state and the transmission operation state. In the reflection operation state, the light of the second image information directed in the second observation direction is reflected and directed in the observation direction that is visible to the player. That is, the first image information and the second image information can be viewed at the same time. On the other hand, when the second display unit is in the transmissive operation state, the second display unit cannot be visually recognized even if the second image information is displayed on the first display unit. That is, only the first image information can be viewed. In particular, at this time, since the second display means is in the transmissive operation state, it is possible to visually recognize the structure disposed behind the second display means through the second display means. That is, although the single second display means is used, it can function on the one hand as a display area for projecting the second image information and on the other side as a transmission window. It becomes possible to raise interest further.

  Means 4: In the configuration of means 3, the second display means is a half mirror, and the display switching control means turns on the second display means by turning on a light source disposed behind the half mirror. To the transmissive operation state ”.

  According to the structure of the means 4, the 2nd display means is comprised from the half mirror. In other words, a thin glass film is applied to a sheet glass, and the glass is overlapped. From the bright side to the dark side, the surface cannot be seen through, and the surface becomes a mirror surface, but the opposite is possible. Therefore, according to the present invention, a light source is arranged behind the half mirror, and the light source is turned on so that the illuminance behind the half mirror is higher than that of the front (player side), thereby setting the transmission operation state. Therefore, it is possible to realize switching between the reflection operation state and the transmission operation state with a very simple configuration. Further, when the light source is turned on, the light of the light source is irradiated on the structure, so that the appearance as a decorative body can be enhanced.

  Means 5: The constitution of means 3 or means 4 is characterized in that “the structure disposed on the rear side of the second display means has a passage for game media”.

  According to the configuration of the means 5, when the second display means is in the transmissive operation state, it is possible to visually recognize the path of the game medium formed behind the second display means and the behavior of the game medium rolling in the path. It becomes possible. That is, it is possible to selectively visually recognize the effect display (second image information) created in advance and the actual physical phenomenon (the behavior of the game medium) based on the game state. Therefore, since a completely different effect is performed via the single second display means, the player can realize that the effect is a novel effect due to the unexpected change.

  Means 6: The constitution of means 5 is characterized in that “the passage is provided with an accessory for changing the rolling direction of the game medium”.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, the rolling direction of the game medium passing through the passage is changed by the accessory. Therefore, the rolling direction of the game medium is further complicated, and the player's attention can be drawn by the behavior of the game medium.

Means 7: In the constitution of means 5 or means 6, “a distribution device that is arranged downstream of the passage and distributes the game medium won in the passage to either the special entrance or the normal entrance;
Special entry detecting means for detecting that a game medium has entered the special entrance;
When the special entrance detection means detects that a game medium has entered the special entrance, it further comprises second advantageous game state generation means for generating a second advantageous game state advantageous to the player. It is characterized by.

  According to the structure of the means 7, the distribution device is provided on the downstream side of the passage, and the game media won in the passage is distributed to either the special entrance or the normal entrance. When the special entrance detection means detects that the game medium has entered the special entrance, a second advantageous game state advantageous to the player occurs. The second advantageous gaming state may be the same as the above-described advantageous gaming state (that is, the big hit state), or may be a gaming state having mutually different advantages. In this way, since there is a possibility that the second advantageous gaming state may occur based on the distribution of the ball game media won in the aisle, it is strongly hoped that game media will win the aisle, and the behavior of the game media You can greatly improve your interest in.

Means 8: “First display means for displaying at least first image information and second image information associated with a game, wherein the observation direction of the first image information and the observation direction of the second image information are different from each other. First display means capable of directing to,
A normal position where the display screen of the first display means faces the player, and the display screen of the first display means are tilted with respect to the player so that the player can visually recognize the first image information. Rotating the first display means between a first observation direction and an inclined position that directs the second image information in a second observation direction that the player cannot visually recognize. Dynamic drive means;
Second display means for reflecting and projecting the second image information oriented in the second observation direction;
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined gaming state;
A player who visually recognizes the first image information by switching the position of the first display means from the normal position to the inclined position when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the predetermined gaming state has been reached. And a display switching control means for making the second image information visible through the second display means ”.

  By the way, when the display screen of the first display means has a planar shape and the display screen faces the player, the first observation direction in which the first image information is emitted and the second image information are Even when the emitted second observation direction is different from each other, the first observation direction and the second observation direction are at least in front of the display screen, that is, the player side. For this reason, it is extremely difficult to set the first observation direction as a visible direction and the second observation direction as a non-visible direction. In other words, since the second image information is information that can be visually recognized through the second display means, it is preferable that the second image information is not directly visible from the first display means. If the user takes a posture of looking into the display screen of the first display means from the side of the second image information, it may be possible to directly recognize the second image information. The second image information is visually recognized in the third observation direction, and effective presentation display cannot be performed. In addition, when the second observation direction is obliquely forward, it is difficult to reflect the observation direction toward the player. That is, in order to reflect the second image information radiated in the second observation direction to the player side, the reflection surface is arranged so as to be almost perpendicular to the display screen of the first display means. It must be difficult for the player to see.

  On the other hand, according to the configuration of the means 8, in addition to the configuration of the means 1, the first display means can be rotated between the normal position and the inclined position. In the normal position, the display screen of the first display means is a position facing the player, and in the inclined position, the display screen of the first display means is a position inclined with respect to the player. That is, in the case where the second image information is not displayed, the display screen corresponding to the player enjoys the effect display as in the conventional case, while when the first image information and the second image information are displayed together, The display means is tilted so that the first observation direction is toward the player and the second observation direction is substantially orthogonal to the player's line of sight (that is, facing the side of the gaming machine). Then, the first viewing direction and the player's line of sight face each other, making it possible to clearly see the first image information and avoiding the second image information from being directly viewed. In addition, since the second observation direction is substantially orthogonal to the player's line of sight, the second observation direction can be changed by simply tilting the reflection surface of the second display means slightly with respect to the player. It is possible to reflect in the observation direction that can be visually recognized by a person. That is, the visibility of the second image information recognized through the second display unit can be greatly enhanced. Since the position of the first display means is switched based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means, it is possible to correlate the displacement of the display means with the gaming state and emphasize the change in the gaming state. Become.

  Means 9: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 8, “the predetermined gaming state is the advantageous gaming state (big hit state) generated by the advantageous gaming state generating means”. .

  According to the configuration of the means 9, when an advantageous gaming state such as a big hit state occurs, the second image information is switched from a state where it cannot be viewed to a state where it can be viewed. That is, the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state is associated with the display processing of the second image information in the second display means. For this reason, it becomes possible to visually recognize the unique information in the advantageous gaming state (for example, the progress status of the big hit gaming state) via the second display means, and it is possible to provide more information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Means 10: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 9, “In the advantageous gaming state, the probability variation in which the normal big hit and the probability of the next big hit occurring after the big hit is set higher than the normal time is set. Including jackpots,
The gaming state after the big hit of the probability variation is set as the predetermined gaming state ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 10, processing is performed with the gaming state after the probability variation jackpot, that is, “at least the probability variation gaming state in which the probability that the next jackpot will occur is set higher than normal” as the specific gaming state. . Therefore, when the probability variation gaming state is entered, the display mode is switched, and it is possible to entertain the contents of the performance different from the normal by the second image information until the next big hit occurs. In other words, it is possible to improve the sense of superiority in the probabilistic gaming state and further improve the game motivation.

Means 11: In any one of the constitutions of Means 1 to 10, “After the advantageous gaming state (big hit state) is finished, the lottery result is derived for a short time until the lottery is performed a predetermined number of times. It has a short game state when you let it
The short game state is set as the predetermined game state ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 11, the time-short gaming state after the end of the big hit state is processed as a predetermined gaming state. Accordingly, the interval of the lottery performed based on the winning at the start opening is shortened, and the second image information that cannot be normally recognized is displayed in the area other than the first display means during the shortening. It is possible to clearly recognize that a special gaming state has occurred.

Means 12: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 11, “a plurality of decorative symbol sequences are changed on the first display unit, and the decorative symbol sequence is stopped based on a lottery result of the lottery device. Decorative design variation control means for stopping in order with the design,
When the combination of the decorative symbols already stopped on the active line satisfies the specific combination of decorative symbols at the stage before the last stop symbol sequence to be stopped last among the plurality of decorative symbol sequences And a reach state establishment means for establishing a reach state using the decorative symbol as a reach formation symbol. The gaming state in which the reach state is established is defined as the predetermined gaming state.

  According to the configuration of the means 12, the first display means variably displays a plurality of decorative symbol sequences and sequentially stops at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Here, in the stage before the last stop symbol sequence that is stopped last among a plurality of decorative symbol sequences stops, the combination of the decorative symbols already stopped on the active line satisfies the specific decorative symbol combination. There is a case. In this case, the already stopped decoration symbol becomes a reach formation symbol, and a reach state is established.

  When this reach state is established, the presence / absence of the second image information is switched. For this reason, generation | occurrence | production of a reach state and the display of the 2nd image information via a 2nd display means are linked | related, and it becomes possible to improve the expectation with respect to generation | occurrence | production of a reach state. Further, the display mode is switched relatively frequently, and the monotonous effect display can be prevented.

  Means 13: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 12, “The first image information is an effect image that dynamically changes based on a gaming state, and the second image information is a status display indicating a gaming state. It consists of an image ".

  According to the structure of the means 13, since the first image information is the effect image and the second image information is the state display image, the effect image is recognized in the display area of the first display means and the second display means is used. It is possible to recognize the state display image. That is, since images having different contents can be viewed in different areas, it is easy to grasp the contents of the image information and a large amount of information can be acquired. Further, since the player only has to select a display area to be visually recognized according to the type of information desired to be acquired, it is possible to suppress the distraction of attention due to the display area being too wide.

  Means 14: In any one of the means 1 to 12, the first image information includes a first effect image that dynamically changes based on a gaming state, and the second image information includes the first effect image. It consists of a second effect image that dynamically changes in association with the image ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 14, the first effect image can be directly viewed in the display area of the first display means, and the second effect image associated with the first effect image can be visually recognized via the second display means. To do. For this reason, the entire effect display is displayed in three dimensions, and it is possible to perform an effect with a sense of reality.

Means 15: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 14, “in the advantageous gaming state, a normal big hit and a probability fluctuation in which the probability of the next big hit occurring after the big hit is set higher than the normal time is set. Including jackpots,
The advantageous gaming state and the gaming state after the probability variation big hit is the predetermined gaming state,
The first image information comprises a first effect image that dynamically changes based on the gaming state, while the second image information derived in the advantageous gaming state comprises a state display image indicating a big hit state. The second image information derived in the gaming state after the big hit of the probability variation is composed of a second effect image that dynamically changes in association with the first effect image ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 15, processing is performed with the advantageous gaming state (big hit state) and the gaming state after the probability variation big hit as the predetermined gaming state. Here, the first image information directly visible in the display area of the first display means is composed of the first effect image that dynamically changes based on the gaming state, but can be visually recognized via the second display means. The second image information is a different image based on a predetermined game state type. Specifically, in the case of an advantageous gaming state (big hit state), a state display image (for example, an image showing the number of balls entered or round information) showing the big hit state is derived, and in the case of the gaming state after the probability variation big hit The second effect image associated with the first effect image is derived. For this reason, in the advantageous gaming state, information related to the game can be clearly recognized. On the other hand, in the subsequent gaming state, it is possible to greatly increase the willingness to hit the next game by the effect image.

Means 16: “First display means for displaying at least first image information and second image information associated with a game, wherein the player can visually recognize the first image information. A first display means capable of directing in the first observation direction and directing the second image information in a second observation direction that the player cannot visually recognize;
Reflecting the second image information directed in the second observation direction to reflect and projecting the light from the side facing the player, and the game medium disposed on the rear side A second display means capable of switching the state between a transmission operation state in which a passage and an accessory can be visually recognized;
An opening and closing member provided to be openable and closable with respect to the entrance of the passage, and allowing the game medium to enter the passage when opened;
A distribution device that is arranged downstream of the passage and distributes a game medium won in the passage to either the special entrance or the normal entrance;
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is the first predetermined result, the probability variation big hit in which the probability of the next big hit (the ratio of the first predetermined result) is set higher than normal at the time of the normal big hit or after the big hit ends First advantageous game state generating means for generating any one of
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a second predetermined result, the opening / closing member control means for opening the opening / closing member for a certain period of time;
Special entry detecting means for detecting that a game medium has entered the special entrance;
Second advantageous game state generating means for generating a second advantageous game state advantageous to the player when the special entrance detection means detects that a game medium has entered the special entrance;
And a display switching control means for making the second image information visible by switching the second display means from the transmission operation state to the reflection operation state in the gaming state after the probability variation big hit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the configuration of the means 16, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first predetermined result, either the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit occurs, while the lottery result of the lottery means is the second predetermined result. In this case, the opening / closing member is opened for a certain time. Further, when the game state is after the big hit of probability fluctuation (so-called “probability fluctuation state”), the second display means is switched from the transmission operation state to the reflection operation state. In other words, in the normal gaming state, it becomes a transparent operation state, and it becomes possible to visually recognize the passage and the accessory of the game medium disposed behind the second display means, while the probability variation state. Then, the second display means is in the reflective operation state, and the second image information can be visually recognized through the second display means. In the normal state before the probability is changed, the probability that the lottery result is the first predetermined result, that is, the probability of occurrence of a normal jackpot or a probability fluctuation jackpot, is relatively low. The probability that the predetermined result is obtained, that is, the probability that the opening / closing member is opened and the game medium can enter the passage behind the second display means is increased. On the other hand, in the gaming state after the probability variation big hit, since the probability of the first predetermined result is significantly increased, the probability that the opening / closing member is opened is reduced. According to the present invention, in the gaming state after the probability variation big hit when the opening / closing member is opened less frequently, the possibility of the gaming medium entering the aisle to switch the second display means from the transmission operation state to the reflection operation state. And the state of the second display means can be matched, and an effective presentation using the second display means can be performed. In addition, the state of the second display means is not switched at short intervals, and the second image information is prevented from being viewed in a chopped state, that is, it is displayed intermittently and it is difficult to grasp the contents of the effect. Can do.

Means 17: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 16, “The first display means is configured to include a plurality of pixels, and the first image information and the second image information are obtained from different pixels. A light emitting means for radiating;
The viewing direction of the first pixel that emits the first image information is limited to the first viewing direction, and the viewing direction of the second pixel that emits the second image information is limited to the second viewing direction. And an observation direction restricting member ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 17, the first display means includes a light emitting means having a plurality of pixels and an observation direction limiting member for limiting the light observation direction. In the light emitting means, the first image information and the second image information are emitted from different pixels, and the observation direction of each pixel emitting the respective image information is set by the observation direction limiting member. Thus, by associating each pixel with its observation direction, the observation direction of each image information can be easily set.

  Means 18: In any one configuration of means 1 to means 17, the game machine is a pachinko machine. A pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium that is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine and a game medium that is a medium that is used for a substantial game performed by the player are the same. For example, it is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, center objects, display means, etc. A game area provided with an appropriate entrance for a game ball such as a mouth, a passage opening, an arrival opening, etc., a rail for guiding the game ball from the launcher to the game area, and a game ball guided to the game area It is provided with a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the entrance and according to the entrance mode of the game balls to a plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, and “typical state detection means for detecting the state of entrance to the entrance (typically, game state detection) represented by what is generally called“ digipachi ” Means), a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the entry is detected by the entrance state detecting means, and a special symbol display means for changing the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "In addition, what further includes an effect display means for causing a decorative symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of decorative symbols to change and display characters etc. at a predetermined timing while the special symbols are changing", “Represented by what is generally called“ Honey ”” “Represented by those having lottery means for performing lottery by distributing game balls in the game”, generally represented by “Alepati” For example, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with the manner of entering the game balls into a plurality of entrances in one game. can do.

  According to the means 18, in the pachinko machine, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 17 can be achieved.

  Means 19: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 17, "The gaming machine is a pachislot machine". A pachislot machine is used to insert a medal, which is a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever), and then a stop This is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of an operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 19, any effect of the means 1 to means 17 can be achieved in the pachislot machine.

  Means 20: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 17, “the gaming machine is a gaming machine formed by combining a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine”. Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium has been input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 20, in the gaming machine formed by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 17 can be achieved.

  At first glance, there is a game medium in a game machine that does not perform a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine exemplified above or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even with such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that a game played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

  As described above, according to the present invention, although only a single first display unit is used as a display unit that emits light for displaying image information, it can be viewed in different directions. An effective presentation display can be performed with one piece of image information. In particular, since the second image information is displayed on the second display means when a predetermined gaming state is reached, it is possible to improve the originality of the production and suppress the reduction of interest.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 4.
2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 4.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG.
3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the gaming area 37, FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming area 37.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12. A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 11, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 90 is provided at an appropriate position in the middle thereof. Yes. A center accessory 91 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37. The design of the center accessory 91 characterizes the model of the pachinko machine 1, the game concept, and the like.

  The center accessory 91 has a guide wall 20a for guiding the game ball in the outer peripheral portion, and a hole 20b is formed in the central portion, and has a frame-like appearance. A stage 22 for dropping the game ball while swinging the game ball is provided below the center accessory 91. The stage 22 is provided with a ball outlet port 22 a disposed at the top of the ball entry device 96. An inflow port 21 is provided on a side portion of the guide wall 20a of the center accessory 91. An outlet (not shown) communicating with the inlet 21 is provided in the vicinity of the stage 22. Thereby, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 21 flows out from the outflow port onto the stage 22, falls while swinging on the stage 22, and is discharged from the ball outlet port 22a.

  In addition, an opening (not shown) is formed in the upper portion of the guide wall 20a, and an opening / closing member 23 for opening and closing the opening is provided. The opening / closing member 23 is provided so as to be openable and closable between an open position where the game ball can pass through the opening and a closed position where the game ball cannot pass. The opening / closing member 23 is controlled to open or open for a predetermined time when the result of a lottery performed by the opening / closing member drive mechanism 340 (see FIG. 16) due to the game ball entering the ball entry device 96 is a win. Open / close controlled.

  The center accessory 91 is provided with a decoration guiding member 24, a sorting device 25, and a decoration member 26. Further, a guide passage (warp passage) (not shown) for guiding the game ball that has passed through the opening provided with the opening / closing member 23 to the upper portion of the decoration guide member 24 through the rear of the decoration member 26 is provided. 3 and 11, the detailed shape of the decoration guiding member 24 is not illustrated, but the decoration guiding member 24 has a spiral shape, and is opened from the opening through the guiding passage (warp passage). The guided game ball is guided downward while rotating spirally.

  The sorting device 25 has a rotating body (not shown) that is rotationally driven by a rotating body drive device (not shown). A plurality of ball storage portions capable of storing game balls are formed on the outer peripheral side of the rotating body, and the game balls guided downward by the decoration guiding member 24 are stored in the ball storage portion of the rotating body. A sorting device 25 is arranged with respect to the decoration guiding member 24. The rotating body is covered with a transparent case, and the structure of the rotating body and the ball housing portion provided therein and the behavior of the game ball passing through these parts can be viewed from the outside. ing.

  In addition, the sorting device 25 is provided with a special entrance (V prize opening) and a normal entrance. The distribution device 25 is arranged so as to distribute the game balls accommodated in the ball collecting portion of the rotating body to either the special entrance or the normal entrance. As a method of distributing the game balls stored in the ball storage portion of the rotating body to the special entrance or the normal entrance, an appropriate distribution method can be used.

  With the above configuration, the game ball that has passed through the opening when the opening / closing member 23 is controlled to the open position is guided to the decoration guiding member 24 through the warp passage, and is guided to the distribution device 25 by the decoration guiding member 24. Then, it is housed in a ball housing portion formed in the rotating body of the sorting device 25 and distributed to a special entrance or a normal entrance. The distribution mode of the game balls is determined by the timing at which the game balls are led out from the decoration guiding member 24, the rotational position of the rotating body, and the like. Note that special ball detection means 421 (see FIG. 24) is provided for detecting that a game ball has entered the special entrance and outputting a special ball detection signal. In addition, a ball detection device (not shown) that detects a game ball that has passed through the opening and outputs a winning ball detection signal is provided.

  In addition, an effect display device 115 for effect display of the lottery result is provided at the hole 20b of the center accessory 91. As the effect display device 115, an appropriate display device capable of displaying image information obtained by combining decorative symbol image information, background image information, character image information, and the like is used. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 115. Further, the center accessory 91 is provided with a half mirror 40 adjacent to the effect display device 115. In particular, the half mirror 40 is disposed so as to cover the decoration guiding member 24 from the front, and the state can be switched between the reflection operation state and the transmission operation state (details will be described later). . Here, the effect display device 115 corresponds to the first display means of the present invention, and the half mirror 40 corresponds to the second display means of the present invention.

  On the other hand, the outlet of the ball outlet 22a is open toward the front, and the game ball released from this outlet falls almost downward. In the game area 37, a ball entry device 96 is arranged at a position immediately below the ball outlet port 22a. When a game ball enters the ball entry device 96, a start prize is awarded. Therefore, the game ball released from the ball outlet 22a can be awarded with a very high probability. The ball entry device 96 has a pair of left and right movable pieces 97, and these movable pieces 97 can be expanded left and right to increase the probability of entry. Here, the ball entry device 96 corresponds to the starting port of the present invention.

  In the game area 37, an attacker device 98 is disposed further below the above-described ball entry device 96. The attacker device 98 opens and closes the big prize opening by opening and closing the opening and closing member 99. Let

  Although not shown, at the lower edge of the center accessory 91 are four LEDs that function as special symbol indicators (details will be described later), and four LEDs (holding ball lamps) that indicate the lottery hold status. Is provided. The four holding ball lamps are turned on for the number of holding times (up to four times) in the “big hit” lottery. Below these, a normal symbol display for displaying a lottery result by passing the game ball to the start gate port 113, a status indicator for displaying the lottery state, and the like are provided.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower rear side of the game board 5, as a collective bag for receiving the game balls flowing into various winning devices and guiding the game balls to a predetermined position in a portion extending from the center portion to the lower portion. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 containing the main control board 131 is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and installed.

[Configurations of Effect Display Device and Half Mirror] A description will be given based on FIGS. 13, 14, and 15. FIG.
13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the operation of the effect display device, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation when the effect display device is tilted.
In the present embodiment, as the effect display device 115, first display means capable of displaying at least two different image information, that is, first image information and second image information is used. Then, when the effect display device 115 is viewed from one of the two different directions with two different image information displayed on the effect display device 115, only the first image information can be visually recognized. When the effect display device 115 is viewed from the other of the two directions, only the second image information is visible.

An example of such a display means is shown in FIGS.
The first display unit shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 includes a liquid crystal display unit 80 and an observation direction limiting member 60. The liquid crystal display unit 80 is a so-called TFT liquid crystal display, and includes a plurality of pixels (sometimes referred to as pixels or dots) 80a to 80j that form image information. Each pixel can display a color combining R (red), G (green), and B (blue). The observation direction limiting member 60 is disposed on the liquid crystal display unit 80, and includes a shielding part 60a that shields light and a transmission part 60b that transmits light. That is, the observation direction limiting member 60 distributes the traveling direction of the light from the backlight for each pixel, thereby directing the direction of light emitted to display the first image information (hereinafter simply referred to as “first image information”). ”)” In the first viewing direction and the direction of the light emitted to display the second image information (hereinafter simply referred to as “second image information light”) ” It is possible to orient in the second viewing direction. Here, the liquid crystal display unit 80 corresponds to the light emitting means of the present invention. In addition, the arrangement | positioning position of the shielding part 60a and the permeation | transmission part 60b of the observation direction restriction member 60 may be fixed, and may be variable. In addition, the observation direction limiting member 60 can be configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display unit or the like.

  Now, in the case where the pixels 80a to 80j of the liquid crystal display unit 80 and the shielding unit 60a and the transmission unit 60b of the observation direction limiting member 60 are in the positional relationship as shown in FIG. The light from the pixels 80a-80j arrives. In this case, a person existing in X1 can visually recognize the image information configured by the pixels 80a to 80j. On the other hand, when the pixels 80a to 80j of the liquid crystal display unit 80 and the shielding unit 60a and the transmission unit 60b of the observation direction limiting member 60 are in a positional relationship as shown in FIG. The light from the pixels 80b, 80d, 80f, 80h, 80j arrives, but the light from the pixels 80a, 80c, 80e, 80g, 80i does not arrive. In addition, the light from the pixels 80a, 80c, 80e, 80g, and 80i reaches the eyes of the person existing at the position X5, but the light from the pixels 80b, 80d, 80f, 80h, and 80j does not arrive. In this case, when the display means is viewed from the eyes of the person existing at the position X4, that is, from the direction of the position X4, the image information constituted by the pixels 80b, 80d, 80f, 80h, and 80j can be visually recognized. Image information constituted by the pixels 80a, 80c, 80e, 80g, and 80i cannot be visually recognized. Further, when the display means is viewed from the eyes of a person present at the position X5, that is, from the direction of the position X5, the image information composed of the pixels 80a, 80c, 80e, 80g, and 80i can be visually recognized. Image information composed of 80b, 80d, 80f, 80h, and 80j cannot be visually recognized.

  In FIG. 14, a person existing at the position X4 and the position X5 visually recognizes image information formed by half the number of pixels constituting the liquid crystal display unit 80. By appropriately setting the number and size, it is possible to suppress a decrease in resolution of image information. Note that two different directions in which only two different image information displayed on the display means can be visually recognized, that is, the first observation direction and the second observation direction are the pixel size and the observation direction limiting member 60. It can be set as appropriate depending on the positions of the shielding part 60a and the transmission part 60b.

  Here, the liquid crystal display unit 80 is configured such that the first image information A includes pixels 80b, 80d, 80f, 80h, and 80j, and the second image information B includes pixels 80a, 80c, 80e, 80g, and 80i. Consider the case where the display state of is controlled. In this case, only the first image information A can be viewed when viewed from the direction of the position X4, and only the second image information B can be viewed when viewed from the direction of the position X5. Become. Thus, by setting the positions and sizes of the pixels of the liquid crystal display unit 80 and the positions and sizes of the shielding units 60a and the transmission units 60b of the observation direction limiting member 60, a plurality of pieces of image information are displayed on the display unit 80. When the display means 80 is viewed from one of two different directions in the state where is displayed, only the first image information A can be visually recognized, and the display means 80 can be viewed from the other of the two different directions. When viewed, only the second image information B can be visually recognized.

  A plurality of pieces of image information can be viewed on the display unit 80 from the first observation direction, and only the first image information A can be viewed from the second observation direction. In order to facilitate the setting of the arrangement position and size of the shielding part 60a and the transmission part 60b of the viewing direction adjusting member 60, each image information is stored in a pixel group in units of columns or rows. It is preferable to constitute by For example, a column of pixels forming different image information may be assigned to each column of pixels 80a to 80j constituting the liquid crystal display unit 80.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the display area of the effect display device 115 is divided into a first display area 41 and a second display area 42. In FIG. 15, illustration of the observation direction limiting member 60 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is omitted. In the first display area 41, one piece of the third image information C is displayed so that a player playing a game in a normal posture facing the pachinko machine 1 can view it. That is, the light from all the pixels 41a to 41n of the first display area 41 is configured to reach the player's eyes. In this case, the observation direction limiting member 60 in the first display area 41 can be omitted.

  On the other hand, different first image information A and second image information B are displayed in the second display area 42. In particular, one first image information A is configured to be visible to a player who is playing a game in a normal posture, and the other second image information B cannot be viewed directly. For example, the first image information A is displayed by the pixels 42b, 42d, and 42f in the second display area 42, and the second image information B is displayed by the pixels 42a, 42c, and 42e in the second display area 42. At this time, a column of pixels forming the first image information A and the second image information B is assigned to each column of pixels constituting the display area. The light from the pixels 42b, 42d, and 42f forming the first image information A reaches the player's eyes, but the light from the pixels 42a, 42c, and 42f forming the second image information B does not reach the player's eyes. Configure as follows.

  By the way, since the display screen of the effect display device 115 has a planar shape and the display screen faces the player, the first observation direction in which the light of the first image information A is emitted, and the second image Even when the second observation direction in which the light of the information B is emitted is different from each other, the first observation direction and the second observation direction are at least in front of the display screen, that is, the player side. For this reason, it becomes difficult to make the first observation direction visible and make the second observation direction invisible. In other words, the second image information B is information that is not directly visible from the effect display device 115. For example, if the player has moved greatly during the effect, the second image information B Can be recognized directly, and in this case, effective presentation cannot be performed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second image information B is displayed on the effect display device 115, the effect display device 115 is inclined as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. More specifically, the effect display device 115 is supported so as to be rotatable (turnable) around the axis centering on the end portion on the second display area 42 side as a rotation axis, and by an inclination drive mechanism 342 (see FIG. 16). The display screen of the effect display device 115 is rotated between a normal position (position indicated by a solid line) facing the player and a position (position indicated by a two-dot chain line) where the display screen is inclined with respect to the player. It is possible to make it. When displaying the second image information B, the effect display device 115 is rotated to the tilt position. According to this, the second observation direction, which is the observation direction of the second image information B, is directed substantially perpendicular to the player's line of sight, that is, facing the side surface of the pachinko machine 1. As a result, even when the player has moved greatly, the second image information B cannot be directly visually recognized. Note that the first image information A displayed in the second display area 42 and the third image information C displayed in the first display area 41 are sufficient even when the effect display device 115 is rotated to the tilted position. Can be visually recognized. In particular, the viewing direction of the first image information A changes to the side facing the player's line of sight when the effect display device 115 is rotated to the inclined position, so that the visibility is further improved.

  On the other hand, a half mirror 40 is provided in the second observation direction. The half mirror 40 has a characteristic of reflecting and transmitting incident light, and is set to a state that operates like a mirror (reflection operation state) and a state that operates like transparent glass (transmission operation state). be able to. That is, in the reflection operation state, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 12, the light of the second image information B directed in the second observation direction is reflected, and in the third observation direction visible to the player. It becomes possible to direct. That is, the half mirror 40 reflects the direction of the light directed in the second observation direction to project the second image information B. Thereby, the first image information A and the second image information B can be viewed at the same time. On the other hand, when the half mirror 40 is in the transmission operation state, even if the light of the second image information B is emitted from the effect display device 115 in the second observation direction, it is not reflected in the third observation direction. It becomes invisible. At this time, since the half mirror 40 is in a transmissive operation state, as shown in FIG. 11, the decoration guiding member 24 and the sorting device 25 disposed behind the half mirror 40, and further, between these members. The game ball rolling in the formed passage can be viewed through the half mirror 40. That is, while using a single half mirror 40, it can function as a display area for the second image information B on the one hand and as a transmission window on the other hand, so that interest in the half mirror 40 can be further increased. It becomes. The half mirror 40 is obtained by thinly applying a metal film to a plate glass and stacking the glass.

  When the effect display device 115 is rotated to the inclined position, the second observation direction is substantially perpendicular to the player's line of sight, so that the reflecting surface of the half mirror 40 is directed to the player. Even in a slightly tilted state, it is possible to reflect the second observation direction to the third observation direction that is visible to the player. That is, the visibility of the second image information B recognized through the half mirror 40 can be greatly increased.

  Various methods can be used as a method of setting the half mirror 40 to the reflection operation state or the transmission operation state. For example, a method of adjusting the incident angle of incident light incident on the half mirror 40 can be used, but in this example, a method of adjusting the illuminance on the rear side (anti-player side) of the half mirror 40 is used. . Specifically, when the rear side of the half mirror 40 is dark, most of the incident light incident on the half mirror 40 is reflected by the half mirror 40, while when the rear side of the half mirror 40 is bright, the half mirror Since light is transmitted from the rear side of 40, the reflection operation state and the transmission operation state are switched using this characteristic. That is, a light source 43 is disposed behind the half mirror 40, and the light source 43 is turned on so that the illuminance behind the half mirror 40 is higher than that of the front (player side). It is said. When the light source 43 is turned on, the light emitted from the light source 43 is irradiated to the decoration guiding member 24 and the like, so that the appearance as a decorative body can be enhanced.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from obliquely upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from obliquely upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the center accessory 91) protruding rearward of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the center accessory 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position on a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. Note that the ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector (mainly the board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board 116) of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. An inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical and other heat radiation holes 231 pass through, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 penetrate the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  In addition, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213C is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holding body 237 is formed integrally with the rear cover body 210 to hold the power cord, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Dish, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

[Configuration of Special Symbol Display] This will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, four LEDs (not shown) are arranged on the left side of the lower edge of the center accessory 91, and the arrangement of these LEDs functions as a special symbol display.

  In the present embodiment, the function of the special symbol display can be realized by turning on / off the LED. For example, when the start winning prize is triggered, the four LEDs blink in various patterns to display the variation state of the special symbol. Then, when a certain fluctuation time is over, the stop state in which the special symbol is determined is displayed by the turn-on / off display pattern of the four LEDs. Thereby, when the lottery is performed, the result information is notified by turning on / off the LED. Note that the control of the special symbol variation display and stop display by turning on / off the LED is performed by the main control board 131.

Specifically, each LED is a light emission type of one color (for example, red), and each LED can switch a display pattern in two ways of “off” and “on”. Therefore, a total of 16 patterns (2 ⁴ = 16) of lighting / light-off display patterns when four LEDs are arranged can be prepared. Although only one color is shown here for convenience of explanation, the lighting colors of the LEDs may be two or more colors. Also, the LEDs need not be arranged in one place, may be arranged separately, and do not need to be particularly arranged on the board surface. Or you may display a special symbol by five or more LED, and you may display using 7 segment LED.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two jackpot modes are prepared as modes in which a profit is given to the player, and these are (1) “normal (non-probable) jackpot”, (2) “ It is distinguished by “probable big hit”.
(1) “Normal (non-probable change) big hit” is, for example, a round operation that opens and closes the attacker device 98 in a constant pattern for up to 30 seconds, and repeats up to 15 rounds. It is called. The player can win a lot of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening during the big hit game. Note that each round operation ends when either 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning balls are counted. The big hit game ends when the round operation is completed 15 times.

  (2) The “probable big hit” is to enable a big hit game similar to the above (1), but after the big hit game is finished, the next lottery probability is set higher than usual (for example, the normal big win) When the jackpot probability is 1/320, a privilege of changing 5 times to 1/64) is added. For this reason, when the player wins a promising big hit, the probability of the next big hit becomes high and it becomes possible to continuously win the big hit (so-called consecutive resort).

  In addition, the specific numerical values referred to in the above (1) and (2) are the best in the practice of the present invention. In addition, these numerical values can be variously changed and are not limited by the best numerical values.

  Further, when the probability variation state (high probability state) is caused by the “probability big hit” in the above (2), the random variation maintenance lottery (falling lottery) may be performed every time the start winning prize is triggered. The maintenance lottery is performed with a certain probability, and when the lottery is lost with this maintenance lottery, a process of internally returning from the high probability state to the low probability state (normal probability) is performed.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Ball dispensing, opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 23, and the like) are controlled, and a group of peripheral substrates 311 controls the rendering operation (light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, rotation of the rendering display device 115, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the gate sensor 317, the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the V prize winning sensor 330, and the like are input to the main control board 131. On the other hand, the main control board 131 outputs a drive signal to the solenoid 331, the special symbol display 332, the normal symbol display 112a, the opening / closing member drive mechanism 340, and the like. The payout control board 197 includes a CPU 333 as a central processing unit, a ROM 334 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 335 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 337 and 338, a waveform control board 339, a display unit driving circuit 341, and the like in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between each input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 336 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 350, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bidirectional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 336 and the other illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 with each input / output interface. The first lighting control board 337 is mainly connected with the holding ball lamp 111 and the decoration lamp 353 including the side decoration device 52 and the like, and the sub-integrated board 336 holds the lighting control board 337 with respect to the lighting control board 337. When the lighting signal of the ball lamp 111 or the decoration lamp 353 is transmitted, the lighting control board 337 receives the signal and performs a process of lighting the lamps 111 and 353. An effect lamp 354 is connected to the second illumination control board 338 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 performs processing for actually operating the effect display device 115. In addition, although not shown, a driving member such as a motor or a solenoid for driving a movable body such as the character body 62 is connected to the electrical decoration control boards 337 and 338, for example.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves as well as audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 336 to the waveform control board 339, the waveform control board 339 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 is connected to the waveform control board 339, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of platforms. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but between the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356, mutual ultrasonic communication is possible. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  The illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 are also CPUs 357, 358, and 359 as central processing units, ROMs 370, 371, and 372 as read-only memories, and RAMs 373 and 374 as read / write memories, respectively. , 375.

  The display means drive circuit 341 controls a tilt drive mechanism 342 that includes a motor (not shown) and a transmission member (not shown) that transmits the driving force of the motor to the effect display device 115. is there. Specifically, the first image information A is displayed by tilting the display screen of the effect display device 115 with respect to the normal position (the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 15) where the display screen of the effect display device 115 faces the player. The direction of the light of the second image information B is directed to the first observation direction in which the player can visually recognize the first image information A, and the direction of the light of the second image information B is visually recognized. The effect display device 115 is rotated between an inclined position (a position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 15) oriented in the second observation direction in which the person cannot visually recognize the second image information B. is there. That is, a combination of the display unit driving circuit 341 and the tilt driving mechanism 342 corresponds to the rotation driving unit of the present invention.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 131 (particularly the CPU 314) will be described.

[Starting winning process] The process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 17 shows the routine of the start winning process.
In this start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start win during the game (step S101). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 318 corresponding to the above-described pitching device 96, it is determined that there is a start prize, and if no detection signal is input, it is determined that there is no start prize. Is done.

  When it is determined that there is a start prize (YES in step S101), it is next determined whether or not the number of start suspensions is less than the maximum of 4 (step S102). If the start pending number has already reached 4 at this time (NO), the start winning process routine is returned as it is. On the other hand, if the number of start-up holds is less than 4 (YES), a hold storage process is performed next (step S103). In the hold storage process, for example, “1” is added to the hold number counter secured in the RAM 316, and the number of lighting of the hold ball lamp (LED) 111 is increased by one.

  In the hold storage process, a random value is acquired together. The random value acquired at this time includes, for example, a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot design random number, a variable variation random number (variable variation counter), an effect display pattern random number, and the like. Of these, the big hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not the big hit. The next jackpot symbol random number is used when the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot, and more specifically, a display pattern that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol indicator 332 (lights on four LEDs) This is a random number for specifying a state combination pattern. The variable variation random number (variable variation counter) is a random number for varying the symbol variation time by the special symbol display 332. Further, the effect display pattern random number is a random number for specifying the change display pattern of the effect display displayed on the effect display device 115. When the above random number values are acquired and stored in, for example, the RAM 316, the hold storage process is finished and the present routine is returned.

[Game Operation Processing] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 18 shows a game operation process routine associated with the start winning.
In this game operation process, it is first determined whether or not there is a start suspension (step S201). Specifically, when the value of the hold number counter is not 0, it is determined that there is a start hold (YES), and then it is determined whether or not the special symbol (lighted state) in the special symbol display 332 is an unchanged state. (Step S202). At this time, if the variable symbol display has not yet started on the special symbol display 332 (YES), a hold shift process is executed (step S203).

  In the hold shift process, the value of the hold number counter is decremented by “1”, and the process of shifting the contents of each random number value stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 316 is performed. Subsequently, a special figure variation setting process is executed (step S204). Here, the variation time of the special symbol and the display pattern when the variation is stopped are set. The contents of the special figure variation setting process will be described later in detail using still another flowchart (FIGS. 19 and 20).

  When the special figure variation setting process (step S204) is completed, an information output process (step S205) is executed next. Here, a control information command is generated and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 336. . Based on the received control information command, the sub-integrated board 336 controls the control information of the main control board 131 (starting winning / holding presence / absence, special symbol fluctuation / stop image information, hit determination result, probability fluctuation presence / absence, and effect image) The fluctuation pattern etc.) is interpreted, and a predetermined performance operation is controlled.

  In the game operation process of FIG. 18, the hit determination process (step S206) is finally performed. It should be noted that the value of the hold number counter is 0 at the start of the game operation process (NO in step S201), or the special symbol display 332 is changing even if the value of the hold number counter is not 0 (in step S202). If NO, in either case, the information output process (step S205) and the hit determination process (step S206) are executed bypassing the hold shift process (step S203) and the special figure fluctuation setting process (step S204).

  In the hit determination process (step S206), the hit flag set at the start of the variation of the special symbol is referred to, and if the hit flag is set, another process (FIG. 21) is executed.

[Details of Special Figure Variation Setting Process (Step S204)] A description will be given based on FIG. 19 and FIG.
FIG. 19 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation setting process A included in the special figure fluctuation setting process, and FIG. 20 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation setting process B.
In the special figure fluctuation setting process A, the special symbol display 332 sets the fluctuation time and selects the display pattern at the time of stopping mainly based on the lottery result. Specifically, the result of the lottery is determined based on the jackpot determination random number that has already been acquired (step S301), and if it is a win (hit) (YES), the hit variation setting process (step S302) is performed. Executed. Note that “winning” here means that either (1) normal jackpot or (2) probability variation jackpot is met.

  On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is out of lane, that is, it is determined that none of (1) and (2) is true (NO), the variable fluctuation random number that has already been acquired (variable fluctuation) The value of the counter is compared with a predetermined value (for example, 1024) (step S303). The variable fluctuation random number is acquired within a range of 0 to 65535, for example. If this random number value is less than 1024 (YES), the variable fluctuation setting process (step S304) is executed. On the contrary, if the value of the random number for variable fluctuation is 1024 or more (NO), the fluctuation timer is set through each determination in step S305 or step S306. The variation timer is a timer for setting the variation time by the special symbol display 332. Specifically, if the current start pending number is “0” to “2” (YES in step S305), the variation timer is predetermined. Is set to a relatively long 10 seconds (step S307). Similarly, if the start hold number is “3” (YES in step S306), the variable timer is set to a relatively medium 8 seconds (step S308), and if the start hold number is “4” (step S308) In step S306, NO), the variation timer is set to a relatively short 6 seconds (step S309) (so-called holding time is short). In any case, when the variation timer is set, a special symbol stop pattern is subsequently selected (steps S310 to S312). For the stop pattern, the combination of the lighting states of the four LEDs 110 is appropriately selected from patterns that do not correspond to any hit mode.

  When the above special figure fluctuation setting process A is summarized, if the lottery result corresponds to any hit, the special symbol fluctuation display is started after another hit fluctuation setting process (step S302) is executed. (Step S313). On the other hand, if the lottery result does not correspond to any hit (displacement), another variable variation setting process (step S304) with a distribution ratio of 1/64 according to the value of the acquired variable variation random number (variable variation counter). ) Is executed, but in other cases (63/64), the change display of the special symbol (step S313) is started after the time of the change timer is set in three stages according to the number of start pending It becomes.

  Here, the variable variation setting process in step S304 is based on the concept of “outlier reach variation”. In other words, when the symbol is removed by lottery, the variation time of the special symbol is gradually shortened according to the number of start suspensions (steps S307 to S309). By changing the variation time to be longer or shorter, or changing the special symbol stop pattern, it is difficult to make the player notice that the variation is out of place. In addition, in order to distinguish this “out” from normal “out”, it is referred to as “special out”. In this variable fluctuation setting process, for example, the fluctuation time is distributed in six ways according to the table shown in Table 1 below.

  On the other hand, in the hit fluctuation setting process in step S302, the fluctuation time is distributed into six ways according to the table shown in Table 2 below, for example, using the variable fluctuation random number (variable fluctuation counter) values from 0 to 65535. It is done. As is clear from the comparison between Tables 1 and 2, the variation time at the time of hitting is set to be longer than the variation time at the time of special deviation. In other words, the longer the variation time, the higher the expected value that is a big hit. When this hit special fluctuation setting process is executed, “1” is set to the internal hit flag, and this routine is returned.

  FIG. 20 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation execution process B included in the special figure fluctuation setting process (step S204 in FIG. 18). When the variation of the special symbol is started by the previous special symbol variation setting process A, it is determined here whether or not it is during the variation period (step S401). Specifically, whether or not it is during the fluctuation period can be determined by referring to the above-described fluctuation timer. If the fluctuation timer is activated, it is determined that the fluctuation period is in effect (YES). Conversely, if the variation timer is stopped, it is determined that the variation period is not in effect (NO).

  If it is determined in step S401 that it is during the special symbol fluctuation period, then the fluctuation display control process (step S402) is executed. Here, for the four LEDs constituting the special symbol display 332, for example, while obtaining a counter value of 0 to 15, these are assigned to an 8-bit value, and using this value, a total of four switches (for four LEDs) Is switched every 40 ms. Thereby, the high speed fluctuation | variation by the special symbol display 332 is implement | achieved, while four LED blinks. Here, the lighting / extinguishing of the LED is controlled with reference to the counter value, but the lighting / extinguishing pattern of the LED can be switched using, for example, a predetermined variation pattern table.

  Thereafter, when the fluctuation timer counts up and the fluctuation period ends, it is determined that the special symbol fluctuation period is not in effect (NO), and then stop pattern display control (step S403) is executed. In this stop pattern display control, the on / off display pattern data of the stop pattern already selected in the special figure variation setting process A (FIG. 19) or the like is transmitted to the special symbol display 332. In addition, it is not necessary to transmit pattern data at every interruption period (for example, 4 ms), and it is preferable to adjust the light emission luminance of the LED by appropriately sampling.

[About jackpot processing] It demonstrates based on FIG.
FIG. 21 shows the contents of the jackpot processing.
When the condition device operates internally and the big hit process is executed, first, a predetermined round counter is initialized (step S501). The round counter is secured in, for example, the RAM, and the value of the round counter is reset with the initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the round counter is initialized, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball counter (step S502), and then the big winning opening (attacker device 98) is opened (step S503). Then, in the next step S504, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the big prize opening is within the set maximum period (for example, 30 seconds). If the opening period is within the set maximum period (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S505). At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor corresponding to the big winning opening is turned on (step S506). When the count sensor is turned ON by winning a prize at the big winning opening (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S507, and the determination in step S504 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning in the big winning opening in step S506 and the count sensor is not ON (NO), the determination in step S504 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  In the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, one round ends when either the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. . If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S504 or step S505 is negative (NO), so that the big prize opening is closed to end the round (step S508). Then, in the next step S509, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached a set maximum continuation count (for example, 15 rounds).

  If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (NO in step S509), then “1” is added to the value of the round counter (step S510) and the winning ball counter is set to “0”. (Step S502).

  The above processing is the content corresponding to the processing of the first round in the “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”. Thereafter, when the round operation is repeated and it is determined that the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum continuation count (15 rounds) (YES in step S509), the jackpot processing is ended there.

[Details of Effect Display in Effect Display Device] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 22 shows the contents of the control processing in the sub-integrated board 336, and FIG. 23 shows the contents of the control processing in the electrical decoration control board 338. 24 and 25 show a functional configuration in effect display control, and FIGS. 26 and 27 show configurations of various tables. FIG. 28 shows a specific effect example.

  By the way, the processing described so far is purely related to the control of the game operation by the main control board 131, but when the sub integrated board 336 receives the control information command from the main control board 131, various processes are performed based on this. An effect process can be executed.

  More specifically, as described above, the main control board 131 acquires the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the variable variation random number, the effect display pattern random number, and the like in the hold storage process (S103). Based on random numbers, information on presence / absence of jackpot (whether command), information indicating whether it is “ordinary jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot” in case of jackpot (probability change / non-probability change command), and type of production display pattern Information relating to the variation time of the special symbol (variation display pattern command) is set as a variation start command and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 336 (S205).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 24, the main board 310 is pre-stored with a big hit determination table 411, a big hit symbol table 412, a hit varying time varying table 413, and a deviation varying time varying table 414. Based on these tables 411 to 414, whether or not the lottery is selected, the stop symbol on the special symbol display 332, and the variation time are determined. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the jackpot determination table 411 shows the relationship between the jackpot determination random value and whether or not the jackpot is successful (including the type of jackpot). The random numbers NA1 to NA2 correspond to “probable big hits”, NA3 to NA4 correspond to normal big hits, and NA5 to NA6 correspond to “out”. Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the jackpot symbol table 412 shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the stop symbol in the special symbol indicator 332. The respective ranges divided into groups are associated with the lighting states of the four LEDs. Since the variation time table 413 for hitting time is as shown in the above-mentioned table 2, and the table for variable time variation 414 at the time of losing is as shown in the above-mentioned table 1, detailed explanation is given here. Omitted.

  The main board 310 includes a big hit determination random number extraction means 416 for extracting a big hit determination random number from a random counter (not shown) when the winning state detection means 318 detects a winning to the ball entering device 96. The jackpot symbol random number extracting means 417 for extracting the jackpot symbol random number is provided. In addition, a random time random number extraction unit 418 is provided for extracting a random number for variable time based on a random number for determination and a random number for jackpot symbol. When the big hit determination random number extraction means 416 extracts the big hit determination random number, the big hit determination symbol 430 for determining whether or not the big hit is determined using the big hit determination table 411 and the big hit symbol random number extraction means 417 determine the big hit symbol. When the random number for use is extracted, a stop symbol determining means 431 for determining a stop symbol in the special symbol display 332 using the jackpot symbol table 412 is provided. Further, when the random time for random time extraction means 418 extracts the random number for variable time, and when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the success / failure determination means 430, the variable time of special symbol is changed by using the variable table 413 for varying the hit time. On the other hand, when the random time for fluctuation time is extracted and determined to be out of place by the success / failure determination means 430, the fluctuation for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol using the out-of-run time fluctuation time table 414 Time determination means 432 is provided.

  The main board 310 has a special symbol indicator 332 that starts the special symbol variation and, after the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit 432 has elapsed, the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit 431. When the special symbol variation control means 434 for stopping the change and the success / failure determining means 430 determine that the big hit is made, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped, a game state advantageous to the player (that is, the big hit process of FIG. 21) is generated. The first advantageous gaming state generating means 433 to be executed, the success / failure command related to the presence / absence of the big hit determined by the success / failure determination means 430 and the change display command corresponding to the change mode (time) of the special symbol before starting the change of the special symbol. A command transmission means 435 for transmitting a control command including the command is provided.

  In the determination unit 430, whether or not the opening / closing member 23 (see FIG. 3) provided for opening and closing the upper opening of the center accessory 91 is opened for a certain period of time, that is, a passage inside the center accessory 91 is determined. A lottery of whether or not to form a state in which a game ball can be won is also performed. In particular, in this example, when the big hit determination random number extracted by the big hit determination random number extraction means 416 is “out” (that is, when the big hit determination random number extraction means 416 is not a big hit), whether or not to open and close the opening / closing member 23 is determined. It is determined based on random numbers. Then, when it is determined that the opening / closing member 23 is opened by the determination unit 430, the opening / closing member drive mechanism 340 (see FIG. 16) is controlled by the opening / closing member control unit 423 to open the opening / closing member 23 for a certain period of time. Close.

  Note that the game ball won in the passage by opening the opening / closing member 23 is guided to the decoration guiding member 24 through the warp path behind the decoration member 26, and rotates in a spiral manner according to the spiral shape of the decoration guiding member 24. While being guided to the bottom. On the downstream side of the decoration guiding member 24, a sorting device 25 is arranged, and the game balls are distributed to either a special entrance (V winning entrance) or a normal entrance. When the ball enters the special entrance, it is detected by the special ball detection means 421 connected to the main board 310. The main board 310 is provided with second advantageous game state generation means 422, and when the special entrance detection means 421 detects that a game ball has entered the special entrance, it generates a second advantageous game state. . The second advantageous gaming state may be a gaming state different from the first advantageous gaming state, that is, a gaming state having a different advantage, but in this example, the same gaming state as the first advantageous gaming state, that is, normal Either a big hit state or a probable big hit state occurs. As described above, when a game ball enters the passage through the opening / closing member 23, there is a possibility that a normal big hit or a probable big hit will occur. Therefore, the player enters the passage in the center accessory 91. He strongly hopes to be balled, and his interest in the behavior of game balls grows. In other words, in a state where no game ball has entered the center accessory 91, it is desired to view the second image information B through the half mirror 40, but the game ball enters the passage in the center accessory 91. In the case of a ball, it is desired to visually recognize the behavior of the decoration guiding member 24 and the game ball through the half mirror 40.

  Further, the main board 310 is provided with a game state determination means 424, whereby it is determined whether or not the game state is a specific game state (a big hit state or a probability variation state).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, when sub-integrated board 336 receives a change start command from main control board 131 (YES in step S601), change in effect display device 115 based on these received change start commands. A mode is set (step S602). Specifically, a variation display pattern corresponding to the variation display pattern command is set, and a final stop symbol in the decorative symbol sequence is determined based on the success / failure command and the probability variation / non-accuracy variation command. For example, in the case of “probable big hit”, one symbol is determined as the final stop symbol from among a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the probable big hit. In addition, the sub-integrated board 336 has random number generation means (not shown), acquires a random number, and adds a big hit announcement mode according to the acquired random number. Further, the sub integrated board 336 sets these determined fluctuation modes as a fluctuation start command for the illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 (step S603). Specifically, a variable display pattern command, a final stop symbol command, an effect pattern command, and the like are set. Then, these set fluctuation start commands are transmitted to the respective control boards 337, 338, 339 (step S604). Thereby, on these control boards 337, 338, and 339, it is possible to perform an effect display according to the lottery result, or to generate a sound or the like in accordance with the effect display.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 23, when the illumination control board 338 receives a change start command from the sub-integrated board 336 (YES in step S701), the change mode in the effect display device 115 is changed based on the change start command. After setting (step S702), the effect display device 115 is controlled (step S703). Specifically, the variable display pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set, and the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol sequence is set based on the final stop symbol command. Further, an effect corresponding to the effect pattern command is determined, and a more specific effect mode such as a step effect described later is added. That is, the illumination control board 338 has random number generation means (random counter), and can add a more specific effect form to each variation pattern in the effect display device 115. . As described above, in this example, the selection process of the variation pattern is shared by the main control board 131, the sub-integrated board 111, and the illumination control board 338. Thus, in the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 111, In addition to reducing the processing burden, the fluctuation pattern is complicated, and the entertainment interest is improved.
Note that, in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, only the variable start command reception process related to the effect control is described among the command reception processes in the sub-integrated board 336 and the illumination control board 338. That is, here, processing for a command at power-on or a command at the time of abnormality is omitted.

  By the way, in the effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 of the present example, a decorative symbol that is variably displayed with periodicity, and a plurality of images are developed and displayed in stages according to a predetermined order during the variation of the decorative symbol. Step effects that can be performed are included. Hereinafter, the decorative design and the step effect will be described in detail.

(About decorative designs)
In this example, for example, three decorative symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are set as the decorative symbol S (see FIG. 28), and the decorative symbols S are variably displayed for each decorative symbol sequence. A series of decorative symbols S is composed of a main decorative symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and sub-decorative symbols consisting of pictures, and the main decorative symbols are displayed in ascending or descending numerical order. In addition, a sub-decoration pattern is arranged between the main decoration symbols to form a series of decoration symbol sequences. The main decorative design and the secondary decorative design are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity, and the display is changed in the order of left decorative design sequence → right decorative design sequence → middle decorative design sequence. If it stops, and if the three decorative symbols are aligned with a combination of the big hit decorative symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”), the “big hit effect” is displayed. In particular, two decorative symbols that have already stopped on the active line (the left decorative symbol and the left decorative symbol) at the stage before the final stop symbol sequence (the middle decorative symbol sequence) that is stopped last among the three decorative symbol sequences is stopped. When the right decorative symbols are the same as each other, the reach state is established with these decorative symbols as reach formation symbols. The main decorative symbol consists of a plurality of normal symbols (for example, even-numbered symbols) indicating “normal jackpot” and a plurality of probability-variable symbols (probability variation symbols) indicating “probable variation jackpot”. When is established, “normal jackpot” is generated, and when a combination of jackpots is established with the probability variation symbol, “probability variation jackpot” is generated. Further, when the big hit combination is not established, a predetermined special hit combination may be established. When this combination is established, the opening / closing member 23 is opened for a predetermined time, It becomes possible to win game balls in the aisle. Note that there are more special hit combinations than the big hit combinations, for example, about 10 times as many combinations as the big hit combinations are set. That is, the probability of winning a special hit for opening the opening / closing member 23 is about 10 times the probability of occurrence of a “big hit”.

  In this example, the variation of the decorative symbol sequence in the effect display device 115 is controlled by the decorative symbol variation control means 443 (see FIG. 25), and the variation start time is after the start of the variation of the special symbol. The change stop is made before the stop of the special symbol change. Thus, at the start and stop of the variable symbol display, the effect display device 115 does not perform the effect display, thereby preventing the confusing display on the effect display device 115 with respect to the special symbol variable display. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether or not the player is hit during the production of the production display device 115, that is, to impair the production effect.

(Step production)
In the step effect, the period from the first step to the last step is divided in time series, and different images (moving images) are defined for each step. A plurality of effect patterns are set so that the number of steps developed and displayed in stages is different from each other. That is, a plurality of effect patterns having different numbers of steps are stored in the effect pattern storage means 455 (see FIG. 25) as step effects. For example, when an effect pattern having one step is selected, When only an image in one step is displayed and an effect pattern having four steps is selected, the images in the first step to the fourth step can be developed and displayed in stages. Further, this step effect can be derived as a jackpot notice display within a predetermined period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol sequence in the effect display device 115 until it reaches the reach state. The appearance rate is distributed so that the greater the number of steps that are developed and displayed, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. The jackpot reliability is generated depending on the selection ratio when there are a plurality of effects having different probabilities of being selected as effects at the time of losing. For example, a performance with a lower selection rate has higher reliability for a big hit and an expected value becomes higher.

  As a specific example of the step effect, the effect shown in FIG. 28 can be exemplified. 28A is an example of an initial effect screen before starting a step effect, and FIG. 28B is an example of a screen on which an image of a second step is displayed. In this step effect, the character C1 on the motorcycle is composed of a series of images in which the other character's motorcycle competes. In the figure, S is a decorative symbol.

  By the way, the effect image in the normal gaming state includes the third image information C displayed in the first display area 41 (see FIG. 15) of the effect display device 115 and the first image information displayed in the second display area 42. Made by synthesis with A. In other words, effect display is performed in a state where the second image information B is not displayed in the second display area 42. Further, the effect display device 115 displays various effects at a normal position facing the player, as indicated by a solid line in FIG. At this time, the light source 43 is turned on to bring the half mirror 40 into a transmission operation state. That is, the effect image is directly viewed in the first display area 41 and the second display area 42 of the effect display device 115, and the behavior of the decoration guiding member 24 and the game ball is observed through the half mirror 40 arranged on the right side thereof. It is possible to make it visible.

  On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state and the probability variation state after the end of the probable big hit, the effect display device 115 is rotated to the inclined position (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 15) and the second display. In the area 42, the second image information B is displayed. At this time, the light source 43 is turned off, and the half mirror 40 is switched from the transmission operation state to the reflection operation state. Thereby, the light of the second image information B directed and emitted in the second observation direction is reflected by the half mirror 40 in the third observation direction and can be visually recognized by the player. Although the second image information B is not particularly limited, in this example, in the big hit gaming state, a state display image showing the big hit state, for example, the number of rounds, the number of balls entered, or the probability variation Character information indicating the number of continuations of the big hit is derived. On the other hand, in the probability fluctuation state, an effect image associated with the effect image derived as the first image information A is derived.

  An example of the effect image in the probability variation state is the one shown in FIG. In this effect example, as the first image information A and the third image information C that can be directly visually recognized from the effect display device 115, a forward landscape that can be seen from the driver driving the vehicle (motorcycle) is displayed. On the other hand, as the second image information B that can be visually recognized through the half mirror 40, a rear landscape reflected in the side mirror of the vehicle is displayed. Note that the image shown in FIG. 28C includes an image in which the character C2 on the motorcycle is chasing after the background.

  Next, a functional configuration in the effect display control of the effect, that is, a functional configuration realized as an effect program will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, the control information command transmitted from the main board 310 (corresponding to the main control means) via the sub integrated board 336 is sent to the illumination control board 338 (corresponding to the sub control means) by the command receiving means. When received by 451, various functions for controlling the effect display device 115 are provided.

  That is, a winning effect mode table 452 and a lost time effect mode table 453 are stored in advance, and an effect mode in a step effect is determined based on these tables 452 and 453.

  First, the production mode tables 452 and 453 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 27A, the winning effect mode table 452 is used in the case of a big hit, and shows the relationship between a random number for determining an effect (described later) and an effect mode (in this case, an effect pattern in a step effect). It is shown. Further, the off-time effect mode table 453 is a table used in the case of a loss, and indicates the relationship between the effect determination random number and the effect pattern, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the illumination control board 338 includes an effect random number extracting means 457 for extracting a step effect determining random number from a random counter (not shown), and an effect mode determining means for determining an effect pattern of the step effect. 458. When the effect pattern determining means 458 receives the control command via the command receiving means 451, the effect random number extracting means 457 extracts the effect random number and the success / failure command included in the control command indicates a big hit. In the case of determining the effect pattern from the effect random number extracted by the effect random number extracting means 457 and the winning effect mode table 452, on the other hand, if the success / failure command indicates failure, the effect random number An effect pattern is determined from the effect random number extracted by the extraction means 457 and the off-effect effect mode table 453. Specifically, when the success / failure command indicates a big hit, and the extracted effect random number is included in the range of “0” to “55”, the effect composed of the first step to the fourth step. When pattern 1 (PT1) is selected and the same condition (the received control command is the same) and the extracted random number for presentation is included in the range of “56” to “96” When the production pattern 2 (PT2) including the first step to the third step is selected and the extracted production random numbers are included in the range of “97” to “119”, the first step and When the effect pattern 3 (PT3) consisting of the second step is selected and the extracted effect random numbers are included in the range of “120” to “127”, the effect pattern 4 consisting of only the first step (PT4) selected It is. On the other hand, when the success / failure command indicates failure, if the extracted effect random number is included in the range of “0” to “7”, effect pattern 1 (PT1) is selected, When the extracted effect random numbers are included in the range of “8” to “39”, the effect pattern 2 (PT2) is selected, and the extracted effect random numbers are “40” to “40”. If it is included in the range of “79”, the effect pattern 3 (PT3) is selected, and if the extracted effect random number is included in the range of “80” to “127”, Effect pattern 4 (PT4) is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, at the time of hitting, the distribution rate (for example, 44%) of the production pattern 1 (PT1) is the highest, and then the distribution rate (for example, 32 of the production pattern 2 (PT2)). %) Is set higher. On the other hand, at the time of departure, the distribution rate (for example, 38%) of the production pattern 4 (PT4) is the highest, and then the distribution rate (for example, 31%) of the production pattern 3 (PT3) is set to be the highest. Has been. That is, at the time of hitting, it is easier to derive an effect pattern 1 having effects from the first step to the fourth step than at the time of disconnection. That is, an image that can appear in the second half is likely to be displayed at the time of a big hit.

  Then, the effect pattern of the step effect determined by the effect mode determining means 458 is extracted from the effect pattern storage means 455 and sent to the effect display control means 475. The effect display control means 475 reads out the images of those effects from the image storage means 454 and derives them to the effect display device 115. In particular, the effect display control means 475 includes first image information creation means 475a, second image information creation means for individually creating the first image information A, the second image information B, and the third image information C. 475b and third image information creation means 475c are provided. That is, in the second display area 42 of the effect display device 115, the first image information A displayed using pixels oriented in the first observation direction and the second display area 42 of the second display area 42 The second image information B displayed using the pixels oriented in the viewing direction is separately created from the third image information C displayed in the first display area 41 of the effect display device 115. Yes.

  In addition, the display control unit 441 is provided on the electrical decoration control board 338 so that only the first image information A and the third image information C are displayed, that is, the effect display device 115 can directly view the display. A state where only possible images are displayed and a state where all of the first image information A, the second image information B, and the third image information C are displayed, that is, both the effect display device 115 and the half mirror 40 are visible. It is possible to switch between possible states. Further, when switching so that the second image information B is not displayed, the display switching control unit 441 activates the light source lighting circuit 442 to light the light source 43, thereby setting the half mirror 40 in the transmission operation state. Although not shown in FIG. 25, when displaying the second image information B, the display device 115 is rotated to the tilt position by the display means driving circuit 341 (see FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, a decorative symbol variation control means 443 and reach state establishment means 444 are provided as a functional configuration related to the rendering of the decorative symbol sequence. The decorative symbol variation control unit 443 varies the three decorative symbol sequences based on the control command received by the command receiving unit 451, and based on the variation time and the success / failure command included in the control command (that is, the lottery result). The decorative symbol sequence is stopped in order. Note that the decorative design is also displayed as part of the image information. In particular, here, the decorative design is displayed by the first image information A and the second image information B in order to make the decorative design directly visible on the effect display device 115. The decorative design may be displayed by the second image information B. In this case, the effect image directly viewed by the effect display device 115 and the decorative design visually recognized via the half mirror 40 overlap. Therefore, the degree of freedom of design related to the effect image is increased, and it is possible to display an effect with a higher sense of reality.

  The reach state establishment means 444 is a combination of decorative symbols (stopped symbols) that have already stopped on the active line at the stage before the last stopped symbol sequence that is stopped last among a plurality of decorative symbol sequences is stopped. However, when a specific combination of decorative symbols is satisfied, the reach state is established with the already-decorated decorative symbol as the first reach forming symbol. When the reach state is established, an effect indicating the reach state is displayed and a development effect can be derived.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the effect display device 115 that displays image information associated with the game is provided, and the first image information A and the second image determined based on the lottery result and the like. Information B and third image information C can be derived in parallel by a single effect display device 115. In particular, in the second display area 42 of the effect display device 115, the light of the first image information A is directed in the first observation direction, while the light of the second image information B is directed in the second observation direction. Further, the light directed in the second observation direction is reflected by the half mirror 40 in the third observation direction visible to the player. Accordingly, the first image information A and the second image that can be viewed in different directions despite using only the single effect display device 115 as the display means for emitting light for displaying the image information. Information B can provide a new and effective presentation display. In particular, since the image information is recognized in a wider range than the display area of the effect display device 115, it is possible to easily perform an effect with a sense of reality.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the second image information B is associated with the predetermined gaming state while the second image information B is associated with the predetermined gaming state in order to make the second image information B visible when the predetermined gaming state is reached. It becomes possible to make it recognize, and a player's visual interest can be heightened. Moreover, since the size of the entire display area is different between the state in which the second image information B is visually recognized through the half mirror 40 and the state in which the second image information B is not visually recognized, a high preference is given by a change in the size of the display area. be able to. Furthermore, when a part where no effect display is normally performed is in a predetermined gaming state, the effect display is suddenly displayed, so that the player can be surprised by the appearance, and the game can be raised. .

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since the half mirror 40 is used as the second display means, the light of the second image information B directed in the second observation direction is reflected in the reflection operation state. On the other hand, when the half mirror 40 is in the transmissive operation state, the behavior of the decoration guiding member 24 and the game ball disposed behind the half mirror 40 can be visually recognized. That is, although only a single second display means is used, it can function on the one hand as a display area for projecting the second image information B and on the other hand as a transmission window. Can be further increased. In particular, since the light source 43 is disposed behind the half mirror 40 and the light source 43 is turned on to increase the illuminance behind the half mirror 40 from the front, the transmissive operation state is achieved. Can be easily realized, and since the light of the light source 43 is irradiated to the decoration guiding member 24 and the like, the appearance as a decorative body can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, in a normal gaming state, it is possible to entertain the behavior of the gaming ball by making the rolling of the gaming ball behind the half mirror 40 visible. In the big hit state where the behavior of the game ball behind the half mirror 40 does not affect the game, the second image information is displayed using the area, that is, the wasted area, so that a sufficient game area is secured. However, you can entertain a variety of game productions. In addition, it is possible to selectively visually recognize an effect display (second image display B) created in advance and a physical phenomenon actually performed (the behavior of the game ball) based on the game state. . Therefore, since a completely different effect is performed via the single half mirror 40, the player can feel that the effect is a novel effect due to the unexpected change. In particular, a sorting device 25 is provided on the downstream side of the passage, and when a game ball wins in the passage, the possibility that the game ball enters the special entrance by the sorting device 25, that is, the second advantageous gaming state. Since there is a possibility that (big hit) will occur, the player strongly desires that the game ball enters the aisle. That is, the interest in the behavior of the game ball can be greatly improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the effect display device 115 can be rotated between the normal position and the tilt position. That is, when the second image information B is not displayed, the effect display is enjoyed on the display screen facing the player as before, while when the second image information B is also displayed, the first observation is performed. Since the effect display device 115 is tilted so that the direction is directed to the player side and the second observation direction is substantially orthogonal to the player's line of sight, the first observation direction and the player's line of sight are opposed to each other. In addition, the first image information A can be clearly recognized, and the second image information B can be prevented from being directly recognized. Moreover, since the second observation direction is substantially orthogonal to the player's line of sight, the second observation direction can be changed even when the reflecting surface of the half mirror 40 is slightly inclined with respect to the player. Can be reflected in a third observation direction that can be visually recognized by a person. That is, the visibility of the second image information B displayed on the half mirror 40 can be greatly increased.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the second image information B is displayed on the half mirror 40 until the next big hit occurs in order to display the second image information B with the probability variation gaming state as a specific gaming state. With the image information B, it is possible to entertain contents that are different from normal performances. In other words, it is possible to improve the sense of superiority in the probabilistic gaming state and further improve the game motivation. In addition, since the second image information B can be visually recognized even when a big hit state occurs, it is possible to visually recognize the special information regarding the big hit through the half mirror 40 and provide more information in an easy-to-understand manner. It becomes possible to do. In particular, the first image information A that is directly viewed in the display area of the effect display device 115 is a first effect image that dynamically changes based on the gaming state, but the second image information that is displayed on the half mirror 40. B are different from each other depending on the type of a specific gaming state. In the case of a big hit state, a state display image indicating the big hit state is derived, and in the case of a probability variation state, the first associated with the first effect image. Two effect images are derived. For this reason, in the big hit state, the game information such as the number of rounds, the number of winnings, and the number of consecutive games is clearly recognized. It becomes possible to greatly increase.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first predetermined result, either the normal big hit or the probable big hit is generated, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the second lottery result. In the case of a predetermined result, the opening / closing member 23 is opened for a predetermined time. In the probability variation state, the half mirror 40 is switched from the transmission operation state to the reflection operation state. That is, in the normal gaming state, the transmission operation state is established, and the passage of the game ball disposed behind the half mirror 40 can be visually recognized. The reflection operation state is established, and the second image information B can be viewed through the half mirror 40. In the normal state before the probability is changed, the probability that the lottery result is the first predetermined result, that is, the probability of occurrence of a normal jackpot or a probability fluctuation jackpot, is relatively low. The probability that a predetermined result is obtained, that is, the probability that a game ball can enter the passage formed behind the half mirror 40 is increased. On the other hand, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability of the first predetermined result is greatly increased, so the probability that the opening / closing member 23 is opened is reduced. In this example, since the half mirror 40 is switched from the transmission operation state to the reflection operation state in the probability variation game state in which the frequency of opening the opening / closing member 23 is reduced, the possibility of a game ball entering the passage, It becomes possible to match the state, and an effective performance using the half mirror 40 can be performed. In addition, it is possible to switch at a relatively long interval compared to the one that switches the state of the half mirror 40 each time a game ball enters the passage, and the second image information B is visually recognized in a chopped state. In other words, it is possible to prevent intermittent display and difficulty in grasping the contents of the effect.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the effect display device 115 includes the liquid crystal display unit 80 having a plurality of pixels and the observation direction restriction member 60 that restricts the light observation direction. Therefore, the observation direction of each image information can be easily set by associating each pixel with its observation direction.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the half display mirror 40 is used as the second display unit. However, a mirror member that has only the reflection operation state and displays the second image information B may be used. However, if the half mirror 40 is used as in the above-described embodiment, when the second image information B is not displayed, the transmission operation state can be made visible and the situation behind it can be visually recognized. it can.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the second image information B is displayed, the effect display device 115 is turned to the tilt position, but the second image can be displayed even if the effect display device 115 is not set to the tilt position. If the light emission direction of the information B is a direction in which the second image information B is invisible, and the second image information B can be projected by the half mirror 40, the rotating means is omitted. You can also In addition, regardless of the normal game state and a specific game state (a big hit state or a probable game state), it may be arranged at an inclined position at all times.

  In the above embodiment, the display area of the effect display device 115 is divided into the first display area 41 and the second display area 42, and the first image information A and the second image information B are displayed in the second display area 42. Although what is displayed is shown, the first image information A and the second image information B may be displayed in the entire display area without dividing the display area of the effect display device 115. According to this, it is not necessary to create the third image information C, and the control can be simplified.

  In the above embodiment, the half mirror 40 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 115. However, the left, upper, or lower side of the effect display device 115 can be changed by changing the orientation of the second observation direction. It is possible to arrange any of them. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, only one direction is shown as the viewing direction that is not visible to the player, but a plurality of different images are displayed as the second image information B, and each image information is displayed in a different viewing direction. In addition, individual second display means may be provided for each observation direction. According to this, it is possible to recognize a plurality of different pieces of image information via the plurality of second display means, and the display area can be further widened, and a more stereoscopic effect image can be derived.

  In the above embodiment, the lottery means for determining the big hit is used to determine whether or not the opening / closing member 23 is opened. However, it may be determined using another lottery means. . However, if the lottery means for determining the big hit is used as in the above embodiment, the open / close member 23 can be opened by the lottery means even when the big hit state is not generated by the lottery means. In other words, the opening of the opening / closing member 23 can be positioned as the “small hit” with respect to the “big hit”, and the expectation for the lottery can be further enhanced. In addition, expectation for the lottery can be increased by increasing the type and frequency of the winning.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit gaming state and the probability variation gaming state are shown as the predetermined gaming state. However, the so-called “short-time gaming state” can be a specific gaming state. According to this, it becomes possible to make the display mode derived while the lottery interval is shortened different from the normal, and to be aware that it is a special game state different from the normal game state. it can.

  In addition, the gaming state in which the reach state is established can be set as a specific gaming state. According to this, since the presence / absence of the second image information is switched when the reach state is established, the occurrence of the reach state is associated with the switching of the display mode via the half mirror 40, and the expectation for the occurrence of the reach state is related. It becomes possible to improve. Further, the display mode is switched relatively frequently, and the monotonous effect display can be prevented.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine, a gaming machine that is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game area | region. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game area | region in case a 2nd display means is a permeation | transmission operation state from upper left front. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game area | region in case a 2nd display means is a reflection operation state from the upper left front. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the effect display device. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the effect display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation | movement at the time of making an effect display apparatus incline. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the game operation | movement process accompanying a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special figure fluctuation setting process A contained in a special figure fluctuation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special figure fluctuation | variation setting process B. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control processing in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control process in an electrical decoration control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the effect display control in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the production | presentation display control in an electrical decoration control board. (A) shows the configuration of the jackpot determination table, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the jackpot symbol table. (A) shows the configuration of the step effect mode table for hitting time, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the step effect mode table for lost time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect by 1st image information-3rd image information.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
23 Opening / closing member 24 Decoration guide member (act)
25 Sorting device 40 Half mirror (second display means)
43 Light source 60 Observation direction restricting member 80a to 80j Pixel 96 Entrance device (starting port)
115 Production display device (first display means)
318 Winning state detection means 342 Inclination drive mechanism (rotation drive means)
416 Random number extraction means for lottery determination (lottery means)
418 Fluctuation time random number extraction means (lottery means)
421 Special entry detection means 422 Second advantageous game state generation means 423 Opening / closing member control means 424 Game state determination means 433 First advantageous game state generation means (advantageous game state generation means)
441 Display switching control means 443 Decoration symbol fluctuation control means 444 Reach state establishment means

Claims (1)

A first display means for displaying at least first image information and second image information associated with a game, and directing the first image information in a first observation direction that a player can visually recognize, A first display means capable of directing the second image information in a second observation direction that the player cannot visually recognize;
Second display means for reflecting and projecting the second image information oriented in the second observation direction;
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the predetermined gaming state has been reached, the second image information is switched via the second display means to the player who switches the display state and visually recognizes the first image information. And a display switching control means for enabling visual recognition of the game machine.

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