JP2007275130A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having an external display device 4 as a means of improving the value of a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 which draws a big win lottery based on the state of a game ball 8 when the game ball 8 moves to a game area 7a, is disposed with the external display device 4 capable of covering the game area 7a, has such a constitution that, when the external display device 4 is placed in an upper position, a symbol display device 21 is exposed and, when the external display device 4 is placed at a lower position, the symbol display device 21 disappears by being covered with the external display, when the external display device 4 is at an upper position, falls the game ball 8 onto the game area 7a by a moving route change member 32 to provide an operation of a regular Pachinko machine, and when the external display device 4 is in the lower position, guides the shot game ball 8 to a game ball sensor 38 by the projection of the moving route change member 32, counts it, and draws the big win based on the counted value. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides a game using a game ball, and particularly relates to a technique for increasing the value of the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, as a technique for increasing the value of a gaming machine, the image display range is expanded, and the expanded image display range is used to display an interesting game image and various information in the expanded image display range. There are technologies to display and increase added value.

For example, by attaching an organic EL display device that spans most of the game area and displaying a game image on the organic EL display device, the game is enhanced with a large screen and extremely thick compared to the size of the screen. There is a technique for increasing the value of a gaming machine by improving the space-saving performance by reducing the thickness of the game machine (see Patent Document 1).
In addition, by providing a transparent display device in a part of the game area or almost covering the entire surface, it is possible to display various notification information such as notifications related to games and other useful information on the display device. There is a technique for improving the gameability and increasing the value of the gaming machine (see Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 6).
JP 2002-224349 A JP 2002-224212 A JP 2002-346161 A JP 2003-122288 A JP 2003-154073 A JP 2003-159443 A

  However, in the conventional technique, the game image amount and the notification information amount can be displayed by displaying more game images or displaying more information on the added display device without greatly changing the game performance. Depending on the increase, the player can enjoy more, the player can obtain useful information, or the types of gaming machines that can be installed on the existing game island increase. However, the gameability of the conventional gaming machine was not greatly changed, and the technology for extending the conventional gaming machine was not overtaken.

  For this reason, the value of gaming machines is not significantly different from that of conventional gaming machines. Considering the increase in the cost of the added display device, this technology has only been applied. It was a technology that couldn't be said.

Therefore, the present invention has an object of providing a technique capable of increasing the value of a gaming machine to the extent that it can be said that "this game is surely introduced into a game arcade" if this technique is applied. .
In addition, as a technique for increasing the value of the gaming machine, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that adopts a new gaming property and a gaming machine structure that is not found in a conventional gaming machine.

  As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the invention of claim 1 makes a preferential judgment as to whether or not to shift to the preferential state based on the state of the game ball when the game ball moves to the game area. A preferential determination execution position detecting means for detecting whether or not the game ball is located in a preferential determination execution position that is installed in the game area and causes the preferential determination to be executed; A game area movement detecting means for detecting that the game ball has moved to the game area, and a preferential judgment for determining whether or not the preferential judgment execution state for executing the preferential judgment is made based on a detection state of the game area movement detecting means. A game start method selection means for selecting which one of the judgment execution state determination means, the preferential determination execution position detection means, or the preferential determination execution state determination means to function; and the game start method selection means When the preferential determination execution position detection means is selected, the preferential determination execution position detection means is made to function and the preferential determination execution state determination means is made not to function, When the preferential determination execution state determination unit is selected by the game start method selection unit, the preferential determination execution state determination unit is put into a functioning state, and the preferential determination execution position detection unit is not operated. A selection execution means that detects the preferential determination when the preferential determination execution position detection means detects that the game ball is present at the preferential determination execution position. When the position determination execution means and the preferential determination execution state determination means determine that they are in the preferential determination execution state, the state determination And summarized in that and means.

  In the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, when the game start method selection means selects the preferential determination execution position detection means to function, the selection execution means sets the preferential determination execution position detection means to function, and the preferential determination The determination execution state determination means is put into a state where it does not function. In this state, when the game ball moved to the game area passes through the preferential determination execution position located in the game area, the preferential determination execution position detecting means detects the game ball.

  In this way, when the preferential determination execution position detection means detects a game ball that is present at the preferential determination execution position, the detection position determination execution means makes a preferential determination as to whether or not to shift to the preferential state to the game providing means. Make it.

  Here, for example, if it is determined that the game providing means shifts to the preferential state, the gaming machine enters a preferential state such as providing a jackpot game. On the other hand, if the game providing means does not make a determination to shift to the preferential state, the gaming machine does not shift to the preferential state by the preferential determination that the game ball has passed the preferential determination execution position this time.

  In other words, when the preferential determination execution position detection means is selected by the game start method selection means, it is determined whether or not the game ball moved to the game area is in the preferential determination execution position, and whether or not the preferential determination state shifts to the preferential state. Judgment is made.

  On the other hand, when the preferential determination execution state determination means is selected by the game start method selection means, the selection execution means sets the preferential determination execution state determination means to function and the preferential determination execution position detection means functions. Keep things safe. In this state, when the game area movement detection means detects the movement of the game ball to the game area, is the preferential determination execution state in which the preferential determination execution state determination means executes the preferential determination based on this detection state? If it is determined that it is in the preferential determination execution state, the state determination execution means causes the game execution means to make a preferential determination as to whether or not to shift to the preferential state.

  Here, for example, if it is determined that the game providing means shifts to the preferential state, the gaming machine enters a preferential state such as providing a jackpot game. On the other hand, if the game providing means does not make a determination to shift to the preferential state, the gaming machine does not shift to the preferential state due to the preferential determination based on the determination that the preferential determination execution state is present.

  That is, when the preferential determination execution state determination unit is selected by the game start method selection unit, a preferential determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the preferential state based on, for example, the quantity of game balls that have moved to the game area.

  Accordingly, by selection by the game start method selection means, for example, each time a game ball passes through the preferential determination execution position located in the approximate center of the game area, a game for which preferential determination is performed once, or, for example, Each time 15 game balls move to the game area, it is possible to select a game for which a preferential decision is made.

  Thereby, for example, if the player judges whether the game nail is good or not and is confident in judging that it is a good game nail, every time the game ball passes the preferential judgment execution position by the game start method selection means. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a game by selecting a game for which preferential judgment is performed once.

  In addition, for example, when the player cannot judge a good game nail, the judgment of the game nail is troublesome, or the game ball does not need to flow down between the game nails, for example, According to the number of game balls fired, it is possible to select a game for which one preferential decision is made, and to enjoy a game whose game result depends only on this preferential decision.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that the selection execution means includes a movement path changing member that changes a movement path of the game ball.
The game machine of claim 2 has substantially the same operation as that of claim 1, and when the preferential determination execution position detection means is selected by the game start method selection means, the movement path changing member is a game ball. By changing the movement path, the game ball moves to the upstream side of the preferential determination execution position of the preferential determination execution position detection means (the side where the preferential determination execution position is included in the movement path of the game ball). Does not move to the position detected by the game area movement detection means.

  On the other hand, when the preferential determination execution state determination unit is selected by the game start method selection unit, the movement path changing member changes the movement path of the game ball, so that the game ball is preferential determination of the preferential determination execution position detection unit. For example, the game ball moves to a position detected by the game area movement detection means, without moving to the upstream side of the execution position.

  In this way, the selection execution means changes the movement path of the game ball by the movement path change member, and the state in which the game ball is actually moved is changed, so that the preferential determination execution position detection means or the preferential treatment is performed. The selection of which one of the determination execution state determination means is performed is performed, and the player determines whether the currently functioning is the preferential determination execution position detection means or the preferential determination execution state determination means. It becomes visible.

  Accordingly, on the display device or the like, the currently functioning means is more directly displayed than simply indicating that the currently functioning preferential judgment execution position detecting means or the preferential judgment execution state judging means is displayed. To be told.

  In addition, in a gaming machine that uses a game ball, a feature that brings about a unique game characteristic depending on the movement state of the game ball is further emphasized by adopting a configuration in which the movement path of the game ball is actually changed.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the preferential determination execution state determination means determines that the preferential determination execution state is in accordance with the number of the game balls detected by the game area movement detection means. The gist of the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 is characterized.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 has substantially the same operation as that of claim 1 or claim 2, and when the preferential determination execution state determination means is selected by the game start method selection means, the game ball moved to the game area It is possible to make a preferential judgment according to the number of the items.

For example, it is possible to have a game property that a game is played once every 15 game balls are fired.
The gaming machine of the invention of claim 4 includes a preferential determination means for making a preferential determination as to whether or not to shift to the preferential state based on the state of the game ball when the game ball moves to the game area, and the preferential determination means. A preferential determination execution determination means for determining whether or not a condition for performing the preferential determination is satisfied, and a preferential determination execution determination as described above. When the means determines that the conditions for performing the preferential determination are satisfied, the preferential determination executing means for causing the preferential determination means to execute the preferential determination and the preferential determination result by the preferential determination means are stored. Preferential determination result storage means, and the game providing means reads a plurality of the preferential determination results stored in the preferential determination result storage means and simultaneously plays a game expressing the preferential determination results. Simultaneously game progress means for advancing the, and summarized in that the end time of the game to proceed at the same time by the simultaneous game progress unit and a game end time determination means for determining in accordance with the preferential determination result.

  In the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 4, when the preferential determination execution determination unit determines that the conditions for performing the preferential determination are satisfied, the preferential determination execution unit causes the preferential determination unit to execute the preferential determination. The preferential determination result storage means stores the preferential determination result by the determination means.

  On the other hand, in the game providing means for providing a game based on the preferential judgment result, the simultaneous game proceeding means reads a plurality of preferential judgment results stored in the preferential judgment result storage means, and the game expressing the preferential judgment result is shared. At the same time, the game end time determining means determines the end time of the game proceeding at the same time according to the preferential determination result.

  Thereby, a plurality of preferential determination results are read from the preferential determination result storage means one after another or simultaneously, and a game based on the preferential determination results proceeds at the same time. For example, by this, each game symbol representing each game is expressed at the same time to express the progress of the game. For example, each game symbol represents an expression corresponding to each preferential determination result, and the expression ends when the expression is completed. For example, if it is determined that all the preferential determination results do not shift to the preferential state, the representation of the symbols of the respective games ends, for example, expressing a detachment.

  In addition, the end time of the game in which the expression is started in this way is determined according to each preferential determination result. For example, when it is determined that all the preferential determination results do not shift to the preferential state, the end timings of all the games are made simultaneously, are ended in the starting order of the games, or are randomly ended.

  On the other hand, if the preferential determination result includes a preferential determination result indicating the transition to the preferential state, the end time of the game is ended before other games or after other games. It becomes possible.

  In other words, using the preferential judgment result, it becomes possible to express specially regarding the end time of the game, for example, games that are expressed at the same time compete with each other and win or remain If there is, it is possible to provide the gameability that expresses the game that all the games other than the game are ended and the remaining game is shifted to the preferential state.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the game providing means includes image display means for displaying an image reflecting the preferential determination result of the preferential determination means, and the image display means proceeds at the same time. The gist of the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein an image display in which a plurality of games are related to each other is performed.

  The gaming machine of claim 5 has the same operation as that of claim 4, and the image display means of the game providing means for providing a game based on the preferential judgment result of the preferential judgment means reflects the preferential judgment result. In addition to performing image display, the image display related to a plurality of games progressing at the same time is performed.

Thereby, it is possible to provide a game symbol in which a plurality of games progressing at the same time are contested and a winning game is shifted to a preferential state.
The gaming machine of the invention of claim 6 is characterized in that the image display related to the plurality of games expresses a fight between the games and determines a win or loss. And

  The gaming machine according to claim 6 has the same operation as that of claim 5, and the image display means of the game providing means for providing a game based on the preferential judgment result of the preferential judgment means reflects the preferential judgment result. In addition to performing image display, it is possible to perform image display in which a plurality of games progressing at the same time compete with each other and a winning game of the symbol shifts to a preferential state.

  The gaming machine according to the invention of claim 7 includes a case where the preferential determination that the game is shifted to the preferential state and a case where the preferential judgment is made when the battle is expressed between the games. If it is, the gaming machine according to claim 6 is characterized in that the game that is determined to make the preferential determination to shift to the preferential state performs a winning expression.

The game machine according to claim 7 has an operation similar to that of claim 6, and also displays an image in which a plurality of games progressing at the same time compete with each other and the winning game of the game shifts to a preferential state.
A gaming machine according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is a housing frame that houses the gaming area, a cover position that is movably attached to the housing frame and covers the gaming area, and a viewing position that allows the gaming area to be seen. An image display means that can detect the position of the image display position, an image display position detection means that detects the position of the image display means, and an image position output that outputs a detection result of the image display position detection means to the game start method selection means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by comprising means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 8 has the same function as any one of claims 1 to 3, and is movably attached to a housing frame that houses the gaming area, and a covering position that covers the gaming area, An image display means capable of taking a view position allowing the game area to be seen is provided, the image display position detection means detects the position of the image display means, and the image position output means outputs the detection result. Output to the game start method selection means.

Then, based on the position of the image display means, the game start method selection means selects which of the preferential determination execution position detection means or the preferential determination execution state determination means functions.
Thereby, for example, when the image display means is located at a cover position covering the game area, the preferential judgment execution state judgment means functions, and the image display means is located at the line-of-sight position that allows the game area to be seen. In this case, it is possible to adopt a gaming machine structure in which the preferential determination execution position detection means functions.

  A gaming machine according to a ninth aspect of the present invention provides a housing frame for housing the gaming area, the image display means movably attached to the housing frame, a covering position for covering the gaming area, and a view of the gaming area. A holding means for holding the visible position and an image display position detecting means for detecting the position of the image display means, wherein the game providing means stores the preferential treatment stored in the preferential judgment result storage means. When the judgment result is sequentially read and the game sequential progress means for providing a game, and the image display position detection means detects the cover position, the simultaneous game progress means and the game end time determination means are functioned. On the other hand, the image display position detecting means includes an image display position switching means for causing the game sequential progress means to function when the line-of-sight position is detected. And the gist of the gaming machine according to any one of claims 7.

  The gaming machine according to claim 9 has the same function as any one of claims 4 to 7, and is movably attached to a housing frame that houses the gaming area, and covers the gaming area by the holding means. And an image display means that can be held at a line-of-sight position that allows the game area to be seen. The image display position detection means detects the position of the image display means, and the detection result is Based on this, the image display position switching means causes the simultaneous game progress means and the game end timing determination means to function when the detection result is the cover position, while preferential treatment occurs when the line-of-sight position is detected. A sequential game progression means for sequentially reading preferential judgment results stored in the judgment result storage means and providing a game is made to function.

  In other words, when the position of the image display means is a prospect position that allows the game area to be seen, the preferential judgment result stored in the preferential judgment result storage means is sequentially read to provide a game. In the case of the covering position, a plurality of games proceeding at the same time are performed on the image display means, and a game image of this game is displayed.

  Thus, for example, the game progresses by sequentially reading the preferential determination results stored in the preferential determination result storage means only by making the image display device in a state in which the game area can be viewed, and this has been performed conventionally. If a special symbol is displayed and the special symbol is a winning symbol, it is possible to receive a game that provides the special game, while the image display device covers the game area. It is possible to receive a game in which a plurality of games progress at the same time only by setting the position.

  In addition, since the game image of the game in which the plurality of games proceed simultaneously is displayed on the image display means covering the game area, for example, the image display means is a game that is not affected by game nails or objects. It is possible to provide an image display surface, which makes it possible to provide an extremely large image display range, and a gaming machine that is well suited for gaming in which game images of a plurality of games are displayed at the same time A structure is provided.

  The gaming machine of the invention of claim 10 comprises a special symbol display means for displaying the preferential determination result of the game providing means at a position not covered by the image display means when the image display means is at a cover position. The gist of the gaming machine according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the gaming machine is installed.

  The game machine according to claim 10 has the same operation as the game machine according to claim 8 or claim 9, and the special symbol display means for displaying the preferential judgment result of the game providing means is provided by the image display means. It is installed at a position where it is not covered, and it is possible to always display the preferential judgment result of the game providing means regardless of the position of the image display means.

  A gaming machine according to an eleventh aspect of the invention is a game ball launching means for moving the game ball to the game area, and a launch strength for controlling the launch intensity of the game ball by the game ball launching means to a preset value. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized by comprising a control means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 11 has the same action as the gaming machine according to any one of claims 8 to 10, and the firing strength of the game ball by the launching means is controlled by the firing strength control means. Controlled to a preset value, the game ball moves to a predetermined area of the game area.

  Therefore, even when the game area is covered by the image display means and it is not possible to see how the game ball moves, the player can move the game ball to a predetermined area of the game area. .

  The game machine of the invention of claim 12 is configured such that software for displaying an image on the image display means and software of the game providing means can be exchanged, and the design of the image display means and the game area The design according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the design does not include a design that expresses a specific shape by being combined with an image by the software that displays the image on the image display means. A summary of the gaming machine described in.

  The gaming machine according to claim 12 has the same operation as the gaming machine according to any one of claims 8 to 11, software for displaying an image on the image display means, and software for the game providing means Even if the game is exchanged and a new game image is displayed on the image display means, there is no sense of incongruity from the design of the image display means. Also, there is no sense of incongruity from the design in the game area.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, a game in which a preferential determination is made once each time a game ball passes through a preferential determination execution position located substantially in the center of the game area by selection by the game start method selection means. Or, for example, each time 15 game balls move to the game area, it is possible to select a game for which preferential judgment is performed once.

  Thereby, for example, if the player judges whether the game nail is good or not and is confident in judging that it is a good game nail, every time the game ball passes the preferential judgment execution position by the game start method selection means. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a game by selecting a game for which preferential judgment is performed once.

  In addition, for example, when the player cannot judge a good game nail, the judgment of the game nail is troublesome, or the game ball does not need to flow down between the game nails, for example, According to the number of game balls fired, it is possible to select a game for which one preferential decision is made, and to enjoy a game whose game result depends only on this preferential decision.

  As a result, it is possible to freely select the game start method selection means that has a great influence on the progress of the game and the game result according to his / her preference and his / her convenience. The desire is fulfilled and the game will be enjoyed longer and more enjoyable with this preferred game method.

Therefore, the operating rate of the gaming machine is improved, and the motive for introducing the gaming machine by the game hall is generated.
In other words, the gaming machine of the present invention can provide a gaming machine adopting a new gaming property or gaming machine structure, and thereby, the motive for introducing the gaming machine to the gaming ground is exhibited, and the gaming machine value is increased. There is an extremely excellent effect of being improved.

  In addition to having the same effects as in claim 1, the gaming machine of the invention of claim 2 is a preferential determination execution position detection means that is currently functioning in a display device or the like, or a preferential determination execution state It is a gaming machine structure that can directly convey the currently functioning means rather than just indicating that it is a judgment means, and in this way, the movement path of the game ball is actually changed. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to further emphasize the characteristics that give rise to unique gaming characteristics by showing the moving state of the gaming ball, further improving gaming characteristics and further enhancing the value of gaming machines. There is an extremely excellent effect.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 has substantially the same effect as that of claim 1 or claim 2, and by selecting the preferential determination execution state determination means by the game start method selection means, for example, It is possible to have a gameability of playing a game once for every 15 shots, and to provide a player with a fair game environment.

  This also provides fair game play that is not affected by the state of the game nail, and for example, it becomes easy to adopt a configuration that can set the lottery probability of preferential judgment to 6 levels. In other words, with the configuration that allows adjustment of game nails and the lottery probability of preferential judgment, the adjustment is synergistic, and it is possible to adjust from a state where almost no ball is expected to a state where it continues to appear, and it is extremely happy. It is possible that the game will become unacceptable as a gaming machine, but there is no influence by game nails, and in the game nature that provides a game once for each set number of game balls, The adjustment range of the ball is as specified, it is easy to adopt as a gaming machine, and the value of the gaming machine is further improved.

  The gaming machine of claim 4 makes it possible to express specially regarding the end time of the game by using the preferential determination result. For example, the games expressed at the same time can compete with each other to win, If there is a standing expression game, all other games will be terminated and the remaining game will be transferred to the preferential state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that adopts a structure, which makes it possible to provide a gaming machine with high value that can be expected to attract many players by differentiation of this gaming machine. Has an effect.

  In addition to having the same effects as in claim 4, the gaming machine according to claim 5 provides a gaming symbol in which a plurality of games proceeding at the same time compete with each other and the winning symbol game shifts to a preferential state. For example, while the judgment that the condition for preferential judgment has been satisfied is continued, that is, while the game ball is continuously being fired, the image display means is continuously in succession until the big hit. In addition, a game with a new gameplay, such as a display of a game that wins a game of a game that has been won when there are no more new enemies is repeated It is extremely superior that it will be possible to provide machines with higher value that can be expected to attract more players by further differentiating this gaming machine. Have an effect .

  In addition to having the same effects as in claim 5, the gaming machine according to claim 6 provides a game symbol in which a plurality of games that progress at the same time compete with each other and the game of the winning symbol shifts to a preferential state. Therefore, for example, until the game is a big hit on the image display means, the game of new games is repeated one after another until the new enemy disappears, and the game of the remaining game symbols will be a big hit It is possible to provide gaming machines that adopt new gaming characteristics, such as displaying symbols, and as a result, this gaming machine can be further differentiated and expected to attract more players. It has an extremely excellent effect that it is possible to provide a gaming machine with higher value.

  The gaming machine according to claim 7 has the same effect as that of claim 6, and a plurality of games progressing at the same time compete with each other, and game symbols that do not shift to the preferential state are successively completed. As a result, it is possible to provide a game where the game of the game symbol with the winning expression disappears and the game is shifted to the preferential state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine with higher value that can be expected to attract more players by further differentiating this gaming machine. Play.

  The gaming machine according to claim 8 has the same effects as any one of claims 1 to 3, and for example, when the image display means is located at a cover position covering the gaming area, the preferential determination execution state It is possible to adopt a gaming machine structure in which the preferential determination execution position detection unit functions when the determination unit functions and the image display unit is positioned at the line-of-sight position that allows the game area to be viewed. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that adopts a new gaming machine structure, thereby further enhancing the differentiation of this gaming machine and providing higher value that can be expected to attract more players. It has an extremely excellent effect of providing a gaming machine.

  The game machine of claim 9 has the same effect as any of claims 4 to 7, and has been conventionally performed, for example, only by making the image display device in a state where the game area can be seen. For example, if a special symbol is displayed and the special symbol is a winning symbol, it is possible to receive a game that provides the special game, while the image display device covers the game area. It is possible to receive a game in which a plurality of games proceed at the same time.

  In addition, since the game image of the game in which the plurality of games proceed simultaneously is displayed on the image display means covering the game area, for example, the image display means is a game that is not affected by game nails or objects. It is possible to provide an image display surface, which makes it possible to provide an extremely large image display range, and a gaming machine that is well suited for gaming in which game images of a plurality of games are displayed at the same time A higher value that can be expected to attract more players by providing a structure and being able to provide a gaming machine adopting a new gaming machine structure, which will further differentiate this gaming machine It is possible to provide a gaming machine equipped with an extremely excellent effect.

  The gaming machine according to claim 10 has the same effect as the gaming machine according to claim 8 or claim 9, and the special symbol display means for displaying the preferential judgment result of the game providing means is provided by the image display means. Since it is possible to always display the preferential judgment result of the game providing means regardless of the position of the image display means by installing it in a position where it is not covered, for example, the image display means can be jet black Even if the image display means is turned off or moved to a position where the display surface of the image display means is not visible to the player, for example, a position where the image display means is flipped up, Even during the period of the state, the game result can be transmitted to the player, and the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine is improved.

  The gaming machine according to claim 11 has the same effect as the gaming machine according to any one of claims 8 to 10, and the game area is covered by the image display means, and the game ball moves. Even in a state where it is impossible to see what is going on, a game machine structure is provided that allows a player to move a game ball to a predetermined area of the game area and obtain a desired movement state of the game ball. Providing a gaming machine with a higher value that can be expected to attract more players as a result of further differentiation of this gaming machine. It has an extremely excellent effect that it becomes possible.

  The gaming machine according to claim 12 has the same effect as the gaming machine according to any one of claims 8 to 11, software for displaying an image on the image display means, and software for the game providing means Even if a new game image is displayed on the image display means by exchanging with the wearer, there is no sense of incongruity from the design of the image display means or from the design of the game area. If it is installed in the field, it can behave as a new gaming machine with new gaming characteristics.

  As a result, by exchanging software, parts other than software can be used repeatedly, and it is possible to provide gaming machines with high value that can extend the life of gaming machines. There is an effect.

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied with the image display board 10 installed at a position covering the frame member 6d. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the gaming machine 1 in which the image display board 10 is opened from the frame member 6d. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 in use, FIG. 4 is a side view of the gaming machine 1 in use, and FIG. 5 is a control system of the gaming machine 1. It is a block diagram.
(Description of structure)
A gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 provides a pachinko game to a player who has visited a game hall (not shown), and an outer frame 3 attached to the gaming island 2 shown in FIG. An inner frame 5 attached to the outer frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, a game board 7 having a game area 7a attached to the inner frame 5 and facing the player, and a game board 7 for the player to perform a gaming action. A game ball launching device 9A for launching a game ball 8 on the game area 7a, a handle 9 for its operation, and a prize provided as a result of the gaming action on the game board 7, here a game ball 8 (as a prize) The game ball 8 to be paid out is referred to as a prize ball.) An upper tray 11 for storing the game ball 8), a lower tray 13 for receiving the game ball 8 discharged from the upper tray 11, an operation button 15 that can be operated by the player, and an inner frame Attached to 5, for providing games And a main control board 41 for control.

  An external display device 4 is attached to the outer frame 3 so as to be movable up and down. The external display device 4 includes a holding member 6 and an image display board 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the holding member 6 includes two left and right bar members 6c, and each bar member 6c. The upper part 6a is attached to the outer frame 3 and can be swung in the vertical direction with respect to the outer frame 3 by a joint part 6b provided on the upper part 6a. As shown in FIGS. The plate 10 is held at the lower position and the upper position shown in FIG. Detailed illustration of the joint 6b is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the holding member 6 includes a frame member 6d connected to a lower portion 6e of the rod member 6c. This frame member 6d is the game area 7a of the game board 7, most of which will be described later, such as a special winning opening 25, a start signal generation indicator lamp 30, a special symbol display device 31, a special symbol memory display device 33, and a normal symbol display device 37. , And the shape of the game area 7a excluding the portion where the normal symbol memory display device 39 is provided, and the behavior of the game ball 8 flowing down the game area 7a in the frame and the state of the game area 7a Having a shape and a structure that allows the player to easily see through. It is possible to easily allow the player to see through the state of the game area 7a regardless of the position of the frame member 6d.

  Such a frame member 6d includes a horizontal frame member 6f that extends in the lateral direction of the game area 7a, a left vertical frame member 6g that extends in the vertical direction on the left side of the game area 7a, and a right that extends in the right direction. It is comprised from the vertical frame member 6h. The image display board 10 is swingably positioned with respect to the frame member 6d by attaching the image display board 10 to the left vertical frame member 6g via hinges 6k and 6m. Further, the image display board 10 has a position 10a covering the frame member 6d as shown in FIG. 1, and the image display board 10 is rotated about the hinges 6k and 6m so as to be perpendicular to the game area 7a of the game board 7. 2, that is, a position 10b opened from the frame member 6d as shown in FIG. In addition, although the details of the structure to hold | maintain are not shown in figure, the latch structure currently used conventionally, a latching structure, etc. are used.

  Thus, when the image display board 10 is in the lower position and the image display board 10 is in the covering position 10a as shown in FIG. 1, the display content of the image display board 10 is the front of the gaming machine 1, that is, When it is in a state where it can be seen from the player side and is at the opened position 10b shown in FIG. 2, the game area 7a is in a state where it can be seen from the player side.

In addition, in the position 10b in which the image display board 10 is in the lower position and opened, the display on the image display board 10 is displayed as it is, but the presence or absence of the display in this case is a design matter.
Next, the case where the image display board 10 is set to the upper position will be described.

  When the image display board 10 is moved in the direction of the arrow YA with the joint portion 6b as the rotation axis from the lower position as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. It becomes the upper position shown by the solid line which rose to the part of 2 A between 2 fields. In this state, the image display board 10 is in a state where the display surface 10A is positioned toward the space 2A side and is not visible to the player.

FIG. 3 shows a state where the state of the image display board 10 in the upper position is viewed from the player side.
In this state, the back surface 10B of the image display board 10 can be seen from the player side.
It should be noted that a display device is attached to the back surface 10B, and various information, for example, the number of start times, the number of big hits, the history about big hits, event information, etc., which are displayed on the calling lamp unit 12 above the gaming machine 1, or recommended It is also possible to display the prize information. Alternatively, the gaming method of the gaming machine 1 may be printed.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, when the image display board 10 is in the upper position, the entire external display device 4 is positioned above the gaming machine 1, and the game board 7 is blocked by the external display device 4. Disappear. Therefore, the entire game area 7a is clearly visible from the player side, so-called a conventional game machine, that is, a game machine that does not have the external display device 4 appears.

  In this manner, the gaming machine 1 whose appearance changes greatly depending on whether the image display board 10 is in the upper position or the lower position is configured so that the game playability also changes greatly. Therefore, a position sensor 14 that detects whether the image display board 10 is in the upper position or the lower position from the state of the joint portion 6 b is attached to the outer frame 3. The position sensor 14 includes two display position switches 16 and 16A. One display position switch 16 is connected to a main control board 41 described later, and the other display position switch 16A is described later. It is connected to the substrate 55.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the image display board 10 is in the upper position, the game board 7 exposed to the player includes a symbol display device 21 that provides an interesting symbol to the player, a winning opening 17, an electric motor The game ball 8 receives a prize from the prize opening 17 and the electric accessory 18 and includes a start prize opening 23 having a function of outputting a start signal, and a big prize opening 25, and a large amount of prizes. A special electric accessory 24 having a function of providing a ball, a left winning port 27 where the game ball 8 wins is located on the left side of the big winning port 25, and a right ball port 25 where the gaming ball 8 is won. The right winning opening 29, the special symbol display device 31 that displays the result of the special symbol game, the special symbol memory display device 33 that displays the number of the special symbol game held, and the game ball 8 pass through for the normal symbol game. The normal symbol starter with the function of outputting the normal symbol start signal 35, a normal symbol display device 37 for displaying the result of the normal symbol game, a normal symbol storage display device 39 for displaying the number of holding of the normal symbol game, and a special electric motor for displaying the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory 24. And an accessory continuous operation number display device 40.

  Further, an upper left speaker 119 is installed on the upper left side of the game board 7, and an upper right speaker 129 is installed on the upper right side of the game board 7. The upper left speaker 119 and the upper right speaker 129 have a function of outputting game sounds and sound effects as stereo sounds on the game board 7.

  Next, based on FIG. 6, the fired game ball detection and recovery device 20 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fired game ball detection / recovery device 20 causes the game ball recovery piece 22 to protrude into the game area 7a when the image display board 10 is in the lower position, and this protruded game ball. It has a function of guiding the moving path of the game ball 8 from which the collection piece 22 has been launched in a direction away from the game area 7a.

  In order to provide this function, as shown in FIG. 6, the launching game ball detecting and collecting device 20 is arcuate, one end is a game ball collecting piece 22 and the other end is a game ball guiding piece 26. Between the collection piece 22 and the game ball guide piece 26, a moving path changing member 32 having a rotation shaft portion 28 is provided. The rotary shaft portion 28 is connected to a solenoid 34, and is rotated by the solenoid 34 in the direction of the arrow ya or the arrow yb. When the rotary shaft 28 is driven to rotate in the direction of the arrow ya, the game ball collecting piece 22 is moved in the direction of the arrow yd. When it is moved to and rotated in the direction of the arrow yb, the game ball collection piece 22 is moved in the direction of the arrow yc.

When the game ball collection piece 22 moves in the direction of the arrow yd as described above, the state shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 7 is obtained, and when the game ball collection piece 22 moves in the direction of the arrow yc, the state shown by a solid line in FIG. .
When the game ball collection piece 22 is in a state indicated by a two-dot chain line, the game ball 8 which is launched from the game ball launching device 9A shown in FIG. 1 and moves along the locus indicated by the arrow ye is indicated by the game ball 8A. And has a function of changing the moving direction along the arcuate curve of the moving path changing member 32 from the arrow yf and guiding it to the out passage 36 along the locus shown by the arrow yg. The out passage 36 has a structure in which the game ball 8 that has entered falls downward and is discharged out (not shown). In addition, a game ball sensor 38 for detecting the game ball 8 that has entered is attached to the out passage 36.

  As a result, when the image display board 10 is in the lower position, the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 9A is received by the game ball collection piece 22 and passes through the out passage 36 without flowing down the game area 7a. Discharged out. Further, in this case, the number of game balls 8 discharged out can be detected by the game ball sensor 38 and counted.

  On the other hand, when the image display board 10 is in the upper position, the game ball collection piece 22 is removed from the movement path of the game ball 8 and is not involved in the movement of the game ball 8. Accordingly, the game ball 8 launched from the game ball launching device 9A moves in the direction of the arrow yh and flows down the game area 7a where the game nails 42 are lined up. When the game area 7a flows down in this way, there are a winning port 17 and a big winning port 25 and the like, and the game ball 8 may enter them.

The game ball collection piece 22 moves in the direction of the arrow yc when the big winning opening 25 is opened, and is in a state indicated by a solid line in FIG. 7, for example, in the big hit game, the position of the image display board 10 Regardless of the control, the game ball 8 is controlled so as to be awarded to the big winning opening 25. By being controlled in this way, a game having a large winning of the game ball 8 to the big winning opening 25 by the big hit game, which is a feature of the pachinko game, and providing a large prize ball by the large winning is secured. .
(Explanation of launch-related)
Next, the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44 for maintaining the firing intensity in an appropriate state regardless of the operation intensity of the handle 9 will be described.

8 is a front view of the handle 9 and the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of firing intensity characteristics according to ON / OFF of the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the firing strength automatic setting button switch 44 is installed near the handle 9, and its use is clearly indicated by a “fire strength automatic setting button” document 46.

Further, an “automatic” stamp 44 </ b> A is provided on the operation surface of the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44.
Such a firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44, as shown in FIG. 9, is in the off state, that is, when the operation of the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44 is not performed, as indicated by the solid line indicated by the annotation “OFF”. Furthermore, when the rotation angle of the handle 9 (indicating the rotatable range as a percentage) is “0” to “20” percent, the firing intensity is “0”, and when the rotation angle is “20” to “100” percent, the rotation angle For example, the so-called left-handed weakness to right-handed firing strength.

  In addition, the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44 is in the ON state, that is, in the state in which the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44 is operated, the handle 9 can be a little as shown by the one-dot chain line indicated by the annotation “ON”. When turned, it has the function of providing a so-called left-handed launch intensity.

Even in this case, control is performed to slightly increase the firing intensity according to the operation angle so as to reflect the operation angle of the handle 9.
Thus, when the firing strength automatic setting button switch 44 is turned on, the firing strength of the game ball 8 launched from the game ball launching device 9A is maintained at an appropriate launch strength set in advance. Therefore, for example, the player can launch the game ball 8 in an appropriate state without looking at the state of the game ball 8 that actually flows down to the game area 7a.
(Explanation of block diagram)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system of the gaming machine 1.

  In the gaming machine 1, a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like (not shown) included in the main control board 41 work together with the configuration described below, based on a start signal input from the start winning opening 23 or by a game ball sensor 38. Based on the count value (for example, 15 count values) of the game ball 8, the game is controlled and a special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 31, or the symbol display device 21 or the external display device 4 is interesting. Is displayed, an operation signal is input from the operation button 15, and the special electric accessory 24 (shown in FIG. 1) is continuously operated. Below, the surrounding structure of the main control board 41 is demonstrated.

The main control board 41 is supplied with power from the power supply board 43.
The power board 43 is supplied with power from the power receiving board 53, and the power receiving board 53 is supplied with AC 24 volt power from outside via the AC 24 V power receiving terminal 67.

  In addition, the power receiving board 53 is connected to the gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 51 and supplies AC 24 volt power received from the outside. Further, the power supply board 43 which receives the supply of AC 24 volt power from the power receiving board 53 directly supplies power to the launch control board 45 and the payout control board 47, and effects control is performed via the function separation relay terminal board 54. Power is supplied to the substrate 55. The power supply board 43 supplies power to the effect symbol control board 57 via the function separation relay terminal board 54 and the effect control board 55, and further passes through the effect symbol control board 57 to the inverter board 56. Supply power to

With these configurations, control and drive power generated from an AC 24 volt power supply is supplied to each unit.
The ground circuit 75 of the power receiving substrate 53 connected to an external AC 24 volt power source is grounded via a capacitor (not shown) and an external AC 24 volt power source wire (not shown).

  The ground circuit 75 of the power receiving board 53 is connected to the ground system of the gaming machine 1 and is connected to the tank rail metal plate 69, the tank 71, and the upper hinge 73. As a result, the ground level of the gaming machine 1 is unified, and the tank rail metal plate 69, the tank 71, and the upper hinge 73 are grounded to the ground, and static electricity induced thereby is discharged to the ground.

The main control board 41 and the like receiving the power supply in this way are connected as follows.
The main control board 41 detects the gaming ball 8 that has won the winning opening 17 of the starting winning opening 23 and outputs a starting signal, and detects the gaming ball 8 that has won the electric accessory 18. A switch 2 (110) for outputting a start signal, a probability setting switch 48 for the game hall to select a jackpot drawing probability, and whether the image display board 10 is in the upper position or the lower position are jointed. The display position switch 16 of the position sensor 14 detected from the state of the part 6b, the function separation relay terminal plate 54 for relaying the signal output to the effect control board 55, and the payout control board 47 for controlling the payout of the game ball 8. Between the game board 7, the symbol relay terminal board 58 for relaying signals output to display special symbols and normal symbols, the external terminal board 77 to which signal lines outside the gaming machine 1 are connected, and Relay end for signal relay It is connected to the plate 159. Here, the main control board 41 has only a signal input function among the switch 1 (109), the switch 2 (110), the probability setting switch 48, and the display position switch 16, while the function separation relay terminal board. 54, only the signal output function is provided between the symbol relay terminal board 58 and the external terminal board 77, and the signal input / output function is provided between the panel relay terminal board 159 and the dispensing control board 47. Prepare.

  In this way, each configuration directly connected to the main control board 41 is grouped for each input function, output function, and input / output function, so that, for example, a configuration in which signals are input in consideration of signal input / output As a result, a clear and appropriate inspection can be performed, and the gaming machine 1 can be easily tested and inspected, and the maintainability and the safety function are improved.

  The probability setting switch 48 has a configuration capable of mechanically or electrically setting in six steps, and outputs a signal corresponding to the setting. The probability setting switch 48 is protected by a locking mechanism (not shown) and has a configuration in which the setting state cannot be changed without using an unlock key.

Next, individual connection states will be described.
(Explanation at the bottom right of the block diagram)
A board relay terminal plate 159 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the main control board 41 detects the game ball 8 that has passed through the normal symbol start gate 35 and outputs a normal symbol start signal switch 3 (161). ), The game ball 8 won in the big prize opening 25 and detecting the game ball 8 won in the left prize opening 27 by detecting the switch 4 (163) for outputting the big prize opening prize signal and the left prize signal , A switch 6 (167) that detects the game ball 8 that has won the right winning opening 29 and outputs a right winning signal, a game ball sensor 38 of the launched game ball detection and recovery device 20, and And relay the signals output by them. The panel relay terminal plate 159 drives the solenoid 1 (181) serving as the drive source of the special electric accessory 24, the solenoid 2 (171) serving as the drive source of the electric accessory 18, and the moving path changing member 32. Connected to the solenoid 34 that relays the drive signal output from the main control board 41.

  The design relay terminal board 58 that relays the signal output from the main control board 41 supplies drive power to the special design display device 31 to display the special design and to drive the normal design display device 37. Supply electric power, display normal symbols, supply driving power to the normal symbol storage display device 39, display the number of reserved normal symbols, supply driving power to the special symbol storage display device 33, A main game symbol display board 63 that displays the number of special symbols held, supplies driving power to the special electric accessory continuous operation number display device 40, and displays the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory 24 is connected. ing.

  With these configurations, the main control board 41 has the special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 37, the normal symbol memory display device 39, the special symbol memory display device 33, and the special electric accessory continuous operation number display device. 40 is directly driven to display the expression of the game results.

The game machine 1 has a function of paying out the game ball 8 as a prize ball together with the expression of the result of the game as described above, and its configuration will be described below.
(Explanation on the left side of the block diagram)
The game ball 8 is paid out by the main control board 41 and a payout control board 47 that transmits and receives signals to and from the main control board 41.

  In the payout control board 47, the main control board 41 passes through the payout control board 47, and the ball count front switch 95 for detecting the number of prize balls, the ball count back switch 97, and the lower tray 13 A tray full switch 101 for detecting that the player is full of prize balls, a supply ball shortage switch 103 for detecting that the game balls 8 to be paid out as prize balls are insufficient, and a glass frame An open switch 94 is connected, and signals from these are input. These signals are used by a prize ball payout control or the like (not shown).

  Further, the payout control board 47 is connected to the payout apparatus board 49 and the game ball lending apparatus connection terminal board 51, and outputs a drive signal to the payout apparatus board 49 to control the payout motor 99, and to play a game ball or the like. Signals are transmitted to and received from the lending device connection terminal board 51. As a result, the payout control board 47 pays out rental balls and prize balls. The payout control board 47 is connected with a prize ball notification board 98 for notifying that a prize ball has been paid out. Detailed description of the operation is omitted.

  The payout control board 47 pays out prize balls based on signals from the main control board 41 and pays out rental balls based on signals from the lending device connection terminal board 51 such as game balls. .

  The gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 51 for outputting the lending ball payout signal is connected to the frequency display board 107 housed in the upper tray 11 shown in FIG. 1 and the well-known prepaid card unit 105. In both directions, data signals are transmitted and received. Thereby, the lending device connection terminal board 51 such as a game ball sends the signal from the prepaid card unit 105 to the payout control board 47 or sends it to the frequency display board 107, thereby displaying the remaining amount of the prepaid amount and the function of lending operation. Provide a part of.

  The payout control board 47 is connected to the external terminal board 77. Thereby, the external terminal board 77 can output the signal output from the dispensing control board 47 and the glass frame opening switch 94 connected via the dispensing control board 47 to an external hall management computer (not shown), for example. It becomes possible.

Further, the launch control board 45 connected to the payout control board 47 and receiving a signal from the payout control board 47 is connected to a launch solenoid 93 for launching the game ball 8 to the game area, and the launch relay terminal board. The touch sensor 85 for detecting the operation of the player connected to the launch lever 83 for adjusting the launch intensity via the 81, the launch stop switch 89 for the player to stop firing, and the launch A firing volume 91 for adjusting the firing strength by the solenoid 93, a ball feed solenoid 87 for feeding the game ball 8 to the firing position, and a firing strength automatic setting button switch 44 are connected. Thereby, a known operation of launching the game ball 8 is provided. Detailed description of the operation is omitted.
(Explanation on the upper right of the block diagram)
Next, the function of the effect control board 55 for inputting a signal from the main control board 41 via the function separation relay terminal board 54 will be described together with the configuration provided for exhibiting this function.

  The effect control board 55 for inputting a signal from the main control board 41 via the function separation relay terminal board 54 is connected to the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 via the effect symbol control board 57, As will be described in detail later, these are controlled based on signals from the main control board 41 to determine and display images and symbols displayed on the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4. The inverter board 56 that receives power supply from the power supply board 43 supplies drive power to the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4.

  The effect control board 55 is connected to the lower frame LED board 121 via the upper frame LED board 59 and the upper left frame LED board 117, and is connected to the lower left LED board 123 via the upper frame LED board 59. These are connected to the frame right LED board 125 and controlled based on signals from the main control board 41 to light up LEDs (not shown) provided at the peripheral edge of the game board 7.

  The effect control board 55 is connected to the upper left speaker 119 provided on the upper left side of the game board 7 via the frame upper LED board 59 and the frame upper left LED board 117, and the frame LED board 59. To the upper right speaker 129 provided on the upper right side of the game board 7 via the frame upper right LED board 127 and further to the upper receiving tray 11 and the lower receiving tray 13 via the dish relay board 61. Are connected to a dish speaker 131 provided between and on the basis of signals from the main control board 41 to output music, sound, announcements and sound effects.

  The effect control board 55 is connected to the effect button board 133 via the dish relay board 61. When the operation button 15 connected to the effect button board 133 is operated, an operation signal indicating that effect is provided. Enter.

  The effect control board 55 is connected to the lamp relay terminal board 65, and the center decoration LED board 1 (141), the center decoration LED board 2 (147), and the center via the lamp relay terminal board 65. It is connected to the decoration LED board 3 (149) and the center decoration LED board 4 (151), and is provided in the center decoration that decorates the periphery of the symbol display device 21 based on the signal from the main control board 41. An LED (not shown) is turned on.

  The effect control board 55 is connected to the left sleeve LED board 153 and the right sleeve LED board 155 via the lamp relay terminal board 65, and based on the signal from the main control board 41, the game board The LED (not shown) provided in the right and left sleeve portions of 7 is turned on.

  The effect control board 55 is connected to the display position switch 16A. Based on the output of the display position switch 16A, the image display board 10 of the external display device 4 is at the upper position or at the lower position. Detect if there is. Here, the effect control board 55 has a configuration in which power supply to the external display device 4 is stopped when the image display board 10 of the external display device 4 is in the upper position.

  The main control board 41 and the effect control board 55 shown above are connected by a signal cable 72, and transmission data (ZDT0 to ZDT7) output from the main control board 41 by this signal cable 72. And the control signal (ZSTR) are input to the effect control board 55 via the function separation relay terminal board 54.

  Thereby, the transmission data (ZDT0 to ZDT7) and the control signal (ZSTR) are transmitted from the main control board 41 to the effect control board 55 by one-way communication, and from the effect control board 55 to the main control board 41. Has a configuration that has no effect.

The main control board 41 that supplies the transmission data (ZDT0 to ZDT7) and the control signal (ZSTR) to the effect control board 55 generally has the following structure and operates.
(Explanation of counter flag)
The main control board 41 is equipped with storage elements such as a ROM and a RAM, and the RAM includes a random number counter for setting a game mode at random, and a special symbol game pending number counter indicating the number of special symbol games held. C11, a round counter C12 indicating the current number of big hits, a big prize counter C13 indicating the number of winning prizes, and a start counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol is variably displayed after the big hit is ended (hereinafter referred to as the start number). C14, a super shortening variation determination timer / counter C22, and a special symbol operation timer / counter C21 indicating the time until the variation display of the special symbol is stopped are provided.

  The random number counter is incremented and fluctuated every 2 milliseconds between 0 and 360 (however, when it reaches 360, it is replaced with 0). Between the counter C1 and the counter C1 for 0 to 13, which is incremented and fluctuated sequentially every 2 milliseconds (however, the counter C2 for the left stop is replaced with 0 when the counter reaches 13) In every 2 milliseconds, it is incremented sequentially and fluctuates (however, when it reaches 13, it is replaced with 0), the counter C3 for determining the stoppage and the increment from 0 to 13 every 2 milliseconds. Between the right stop symbol determination counter C4 and 0 to 30 in increments every 2 milliseconds. Between the normal symbol determination counter C5 and 0 to 13 and incremented every 2 milliseconds (however, it is changed to 13). For determining the variation pattern, the jackpot symbol determination counter C6 (which is replaced with 0 when it reaches) and the fluctuation pattern between 0 and 40 are sequentially incremented every 2 milliseconds (but replaced with 0 when 40 is reached). A counter C7 is provided. Note that the fluctuation range that is the probability of the random number is a design value.

Further, the RAM of the main control board 41 is provided with various state flags F1 to F9 indicating the operation state of the gaming machine 1 and a big hit determination flag F11 indicating the result of the big hit determination.
The various state flags F1 to F9 are a special symbol game waiting flag F1 indicating a state in which the special symbol is not displayed and a special symbol game changing flag F2 indicating that the special symbol is being displayed. Special symbol game finalizing flag F3 indicating that the symbol change display is stopped and the stopped symbol is fixed. Big hit middle flag F4 indicating that the big hit game is being played. Big hit action start flag indicating that the big hit game is starting. F5, the first interval screen display flag F6 indicating that the symbol display device 21 is displaying the first interval screen of the big hit game F6, the big prize opening open flag F7 indicating that the big prize opening is open, the big prize opening Indicates that the winning prize opening closing flag F8 indicating that the game is closed and the symbol display device 21 is displaying the end-of-hit game end interval screen. Exit interval screen display flag is F9. In the following description, setting a flag indicates that the value of the flag is 1, and clearing the flag indicates that the value of the flag is 0.
(Description of buffer)
Further, the RAM of the main control board 41 stores a big hit determination random number storage buffer B1 for storing a maximum of four random numbers acquired from the big hit determination counter C1, and a maximum of four random numbers acquired from the big hit symbol determination counter C6. Jackpot symbol random number storage buffer B2, variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3 for storing up to four random numbers obtained from variation pattern determination counter C7, left stop symbol determination random number storage buffer B4, middle stop symbol determination random number A storage buffer B5, a right stop symbol determination random number storage buffer B6, and a state storage buffer B11 for storing the current gaming state (low probability state, high probability state or short-time state) of the gaming machine 1 are provided.
(Description of table)
The ROM of the main control board 41 has low probability variation pattern tables T1 to T4 (not shown) in which random values for determining a variation pattern according to various conditions are stored, and a big hit in a low probability state. A low-probability jackpot table T21 (not shown) in which the jackpot random number value to be determined is stored; a high-probability jackpot table T22 (not shown) in which the jackpot random number value determined to be a big hit in a high probability state is stored; A probability variation symbol table T23 (not shown) in which random numbers corresponding to probability variation symbols are stored is provided.

The low probability jackpot table T21, the high probability jackpot table T22, and the probability variation symbol table T23 store 1, 5, and 8 random numbers, respectively.
Next, various controls will be described.
(Explanation of flowchart)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a game control processing routine that is repeatedly executed by the main control board 41.

This game control process is executed every 4 milliseconds when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, and executes control related to the game provided by the gaming machine 1 to the player.
In this game control process, the main CPU (not shown) of the main control board 41 first determines whether or not the work area is normal (S10). If it is determined that the work area is not normal (S10), an initialization setting process for a RAM (not shown) of the main control board 41 is performed (S20). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S120. Note that it is immediately after the main control board 41 is turned on that the work area is determined not to be normal.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the work area is normal (S10), next, an output for outputting commands to the effect control board 55 and the payout control board 47 and an external output signal to the external terminal board 77 is performed. The processing is executed (S30), and thereafter, input processing for checking data (signal) input from an input port (input interface) (not shown) is executed (S40). Further, a payout process for creating a command related to a prize ball based on a winning ball (winning signal) is executed (S50), and then an error detection / release process for detecting and releasing a switch disconnection / short circuit error is executed (S50). S60).

  Next, in S70, it is determined whether or not an error is detected in S60. If it is determined that an error has occurred (S70), the process proceeds to S110. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no error (S70), in S80, a normal symbol / start winning a prize opening process for performing control relating to fluctuation / stop of the normal symbol and control for opening the start winning prize opening 23 is executed. Further, in S90, special symbol / special electric accessory processing for executing control for special symbol fluctuation / stop, which will be described in detail later, and for producing a production command and controlling the special electric accessory 24 is executed. Thereafter, in S100, a lamp / voice command creation process for creating a command related to LED control and a command related to speaker control is executed, and the process proceeds to S110.

When the process proceeds to S110, external information creation processing for creating external information such as start number information and game state information is executed.
Thereafter, in S120, the values of the big hit determination counter C1, the left stop symbol determination counter C2, the middle stop symbol determination counter C3, the right stop symbol determination counter C4, and the normal symbol hit determination counter C5 Each random number update process for updating is executed. In S130, an initial value random number update process is performed to update the random value of the initial value determination random number for changing the initial value of the big hit determination counter C1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S120, and the above process is repeated. That is, the processes of S120 and S130 are repeated until the game control process of the next cycle is started.

Next, the special symbol / special electric accessory processing performed in S90 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol / special electric accessory processing.
When this special symbol / special electric accessory processing is executed, the main CPU (not shown) of the main control board 41 first sets the value of the special symbol operation timer / counter C21 and subtracts the special symbol operation timer in S210. Perform subtraction processing.

  Further, in S240, a start process (detailed description will be described later), which is a process when the game ball 8 is inserted into the start winning opening 23, is performed. Thereafter, in S250, special, decoration, and external symbol display processing (detailed description will be described later) for controlling the variation display of the special symbol is performed. Further, in S260, a special electric accessory control process (detailed explanation is omitted) for controlling the operation of the special electric accessory 24 is performed, and the special symbol / special electric accessory process is terminated.

Next, the starting process performed in S240 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a start processing routine.
When this starting process is executed, the main CPU (not shown) of the main control board 41 first determines whether or not the switch 1 (109) or the switch 2 (110) has detected a winning in S310.

  If a winning is detected (S310), it is next determined whether or not the value of the special symbol game pending number counter C11 is equal to the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S320). That is, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation display can be suspended. Here, if the value of the special symbol game holding number counter C11 is equal to the upper limit value, it is determined that the holding is impossible (S320), and the starting process is ended. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol games on hold is not equal to the predetermined special hold upper limit value, it is determined that the hold is possible (S320), and in S330, the ultrashort variation determination timer / counter C22 is set to a predetermined determination time (3 in this embodiment). .2 s). Thereafter, in S340, the special symbol game holding number counter C11 is incremented. In S350, the values of the big hit determination counter C1, the big hit symbol determination counter C6, the variation pattern determination counter C7, the left stop symbol determination counter C2, the middle stop symbol determination counter C3, and the right stop symbol determination counter C4 , A big hit determination random number storage buffer B1, a big hit symbol random number storage buffer B2, a fluctuation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3, a left stop symbol determination random number storage buffer B4, a middle stop symbol determination random number storage buffer B5, and a right stop symbol determination Store in the random number storage buffer B6. Then, the start process is terminated.

The above S310 to S350 are the start processing when the game ball 8 wins the start winning opening 23.
On the other hand, when the switch 1 (109) or the switch 2 (110) does not detect a winning (S310), the gaming ball sensor 38 detects 15 gaming balls 8 (design value). If it is determined that 15 gaming balls 8 have been detected, whether or not the value of the special symbol game holding number counter C11 in S320 is equal to the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). From the determination to S350. If it cannot be determined that 15 game balls 8 have been detected, the start process is terminated.

  By the processing of S360, S320 to S350, when the movement path changing member 32 is in a position to receive the game ball 8, a start process based on the number of game balls 8 detected by the game ball sensor 38 is provided.

  The starting process is always executed regardless of the position of the movement path changing member 32. As a result, even when the movement path changing member 32 is in a position to receive the game ball 8, for example, when the game ball 8 wins the start winning opening 23, the special symbol game hold counter C11 in S340 is incremented. Is called.

Next, the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing performed in S250 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a special, decoration, and external symbol display processing routine.
The special, decoration, and external symbol display processes are the processes of S410 to S470 (hereinafter referred to as special standby processes), the processes of S480 to S510 (hereinafter referred to as special fluctuation processes), and the processes of S520 to S570 ( Hereinafter, it is broadly classified as specially determined processing. That is, special standby processing is processing when the special symbol game standby flag F1 is set, special variation processing is processing when the special symbol game variation flag F2 is set, special confirmation processing is special This is processing when the symbol game finalizing flag F3 is set.

  When the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing is executed, the main CPU (not shown) of the main control board 41 first determines whether or not the special symbol game waiting flag F1 is set in S410. If it is determined that the special symbol game waiting flag F1 is set (S410), it is determined in S420 whether or not the value of the special symbol game pending number counter C11 is not equal to "0". to decide.

  Here, when it is determined that it is equal to “0”, that is, there is no special symbol variation display hold (S420), the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not equal to “0”, that is, there is a special symbol variation display suspension (S420), the special symbol game suspension number counter C11 is decremented (subtracted by 1) in S430, and the flow proceeds to S440. Then, a big hit lottery process for determining the big hit is executed. That is, the random number stored earliest among the random numbers stored in the jackpot determination random number storage buffer B1 is acquired, and this random number and the low probability big hit table T21 (in the low probability state or the short time state) or the high probability time The jackpot random number value stored in the jackpot table T22 (in the high probability state) is compared. And when both correspond, the big hit determination flag F11 is set.

When the big hit lottery process in S440 is completed, a variation pattern setting process (described later) for setting a variation pattern of a special symbol is executed in S450.
When the processing of S450 is completed, a fluctuation pattern command for instructing the fluctuation pattern set in S450 is created in S460. That is, in the process of S30, the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 start the symbol effect variation display by transmitting the variation pattern command to the effect control board 55. The external display device 4 controls whether or not display is performed based on the state of the display position switch 16A. Here, when the display position switch 16A outputs a signal indicating the upper position of the external display device 4, the image display board 10 of the external display device 4 is not visible to the player. The execution of is controlled so as not to be performed.

  At the same time as the transmission of the variation pattern command, the variation of the special symbol display device 31 is started (S463). When the special symbol display device 31 starts to change, the special symbol display device 31 blinks the “−” symbol as a special symbol. As will be described later, the special symbol represents “displacement” when stopped at “−”, “normal big hit” when stopped at “L”, and “probable big hit” when stopped at “H”. Express.

  The special symbol display device 31 that varies here is performed by 7-segment display on the special symbol display substrate 60. The 7-segment display by the special symbol display board 60 is performed in a state where the afterglow phenomenon hardly occurs as described above.

  Next, the probability variation big hit, normal big hit, and outlier command creation processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Here, after any of the probability variation jackpot command, the normal jackpot command, or the off command is set, the special symbol game waiting flag F1 is cleared and the special symbol game variation flag F2 is set in the next S470. Then, the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing ends.

  In the probability variation big hit, normal big hit, and outlier command creation processing of FIG. 16 showing the details of S465, it is first determined whether or not the big hit determination flag F11 is set (S1300). If it is determined by this determination that the jackpot determination flag F11 is set, the fastest stored random number is acquired from the random numbers stored in the jackpot symbol random number storage buffer B2, and this random number is acquired. And random numbers stored in the probability variation design table T23, for example, “1” “1” “1”, “3” “3” “3”, “5” “5” “5”, “7” “ 7 “7” “9” “9” “9” “10” “10” “10” “11” “11” “11” “13” “13” “13” “14” “ By comparing with values such as “14”, “14”, etc., it is determined whether or not the two match, thereby determining whether or not the symbol is a probable variation (S1310).

  Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a probability variation symbol, then a probability variation jackpot command setting process is performed (S1320). If it is determined that the symbol is not a probability variation symbol (S1310), a normal jackpot command setting process is performed. It performs (S1330).

Although the details of the probability variation jackpot command set here and the normal jackpot command will be described later, they are output to the effect control board 55 by the output process (S30) of FIG.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit determination flag F11 has not been set (S1300), since it is a loss, a loss command setting process is performed (S1340). Although a detailed description of the miss command will be described later, it is output to the effect control board 55 in the same manner as the probability variation jackpot command or the normal jackpot command.

  As described above, the final control of the symbol representing the game result is determined on the effect control board 55 by the process of creating the probable big hit, the normal big hit, and the miss command. For example, it is determined whether to represent a probabilistic jackpot, a regular jackpot, or a loss.

Returning to the description of FIG. 13, the case where the special symbol game waiting flag F1 is not set will be described.
If it is determined in S410 that the special symbol game waiting flag F1 is not set (S410), the process proceeds to S480 to determine whether or not the special symbol game changing flag F2 is set. .

  If it is determined that the special symbol game changing flag F2 is not set (S480), the process proceeds to S520. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol game changing flag F2 is set (S480), it is determined in S490 whether or not the value of the special symbol operation timer counter C21 is equal to zero. That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol variation time) has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation. If it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S490), the process proceeds to S520. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S490), a stop command for stopping the variation of the symbol effect is created in S500. That is, in the process of S30, the stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 55, whereby the change of the symbol effect of the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 is stopped.

  In addition, a stop command is transmitted and a special symbol variation stop process for stopping the symbol of the special symbol display device 31 is executed (S505). In this special symbol fluctuation stop processing, if the flag indicating that the probability variation jackpot command is set is set by the probability variation jackpot command setting processing (S1320) described above, “H” is displayed on the special symbol display device 31. If the flag indicating that the normal jackpot command is set is set in the normal jackpot command setting process (S1330), “L” is displayed on the special symbol display device 31 and the off-line command setting process (S1340). Thus, if the flag indicating that the off command is set is set, a process of displaying “-” on the special symbol display device 31 is performed. In this special symbol variation stop process (S505), the display contents of the special symbol display device 31 are determined based on the big hit determination flag F11, the big hit symbol random number storage buffer B2, and the probability variation symbol table T23. Also good.

  After the display of the special symbol display device 31 is stopped, the special symbol game changing flag F2 is then cleared and the special symbol game finalizing flag F3 is set, and the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing is terminated ( S510).

  In S520, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game finalizing flag F3 is set. If it is determined that the special symbol game finalizing flag F3 is not set (S520), the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol game finalizing flag F3 is set (S520), a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the special symbol fluctuation stop in S530 (hereinafter referred to as a special fixed time). It is determined whether or not elapses.

  If it is determined that the special confirmation time has not elapsed (S530), the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special confirmation time has elapsed (S530), it is determined in S540 whether or not the big hit determination flag F11 is set. If it is determined that the big hit determination flag F11 is set (S540), the special symbol game finalizing flag F3 is cleared in S550, and the big hit middle flag F4 and the big hit action start flag F5 are set. In step S560, the value of the round counter C12 is set to 1, and the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit determination flag F11 is not set (S540), the special symbol game in progress flag F3 is cleared and the special symbol game waiting flag F1 is set in S570, The special, decoration, and external symbol display processing ends.

Next, the variation pattern setting process performed in S450 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process.
When this variation pattern setting process is executed, the main CPU (not shown) of the main control board 41 first determines in S1410 whether or not the value of the state storage buffer B11 (the number of gaming states) is equal to “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability state. If it is determined that the current gaming state is a low probability state (S1410), low probability time distribution processing (to be described later) for selecting a variation pattern table is executed in S1430, and The process proceeds to S1480.

  Returning to S1410, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not a low probability state (S1410), it is determined in S1450 whether the value (number of gaming states) of the state storage buffer B11 is equal to “1”. to decide. That is, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state. Here, when it is determined that the current gaming state is a high probability state (S1450), in S1460, a high probability time distribution process for selecting a variation pattern table (detailed description is omitted). And the process proceeds to S1480.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not a high probability state (S1450), it is determined that the current gaming state is a short-time state, and in S1470, the short-time timing for selecting the variation pattern table is determined. Minute processing (detailed explanation is omitted) is executed, and the process proceeds to S1480.

  In step S1480, a variation pattern is set. That is, the random number stored earliest among the random numbers stored in the variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3 is acquired, and this random number and the variation pattern table (selected by any one of S1430, S1460 or S1470) A variation pattern is extracted and set by comparing T1 to T4). Then, the variation pattern setting process ends.

Next, the low-probability time distribution process performed in S1430 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the low probability distribution processing routine.
When the low probability distribution process is executed, the main CPU (not shown) of the main control board 41 first determines whether or not the big hit determination flag F11 is set in S1510. If it is determined that the big hit determination flag F11 is set (S1510), the low probability big hit variation pattern table T1 (described later) is selected in S1570, and the low probability time distribution processing is performed. Exit.

  Returning to S1510, if it is determined that the big hit determination flag F11 is not set (S1510), it is determined in S1530 whether or not the variable display includes reach. The reach is determined by obtaining the random number stored earliest among the random numbers stored in the left stop symbol determination random number storage buffer B4 and storing the random number value and the right stop symbol determination random number storage buffer B6. The random number stored earliest among the stored random numbers is acquired, and when the value matches this random number, it is determined that the reach is reached.

  Here, when the fluctuation display includes reach (S1530), a low probability reach fluctuation pattern table T2 (described later) is selected in S1590, and the low probability time distribution processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation display does not include reach (S1530), a low probability variation pattern table T3 (described later) is selected in S1600, and the low probability distribution processing ends. .

Next, details of the low probability big hit variation pattern table T1 selection process (S1570) will be described.
In the low probability big hit variation pattern table T1 selection process, first, the low probability big hit variation pattern table T1 shown in FIG. 17A is selected. The low probability big hit variation pattern table T1 includes a selection item T1A corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3 and an item value T1B of the selection item T1A. The selection item T1A has 40 items corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 39 stored in the variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3. The item value T1B stores the number of the variation pattern, that is, the number of the variation pattern command. Has been. Here, the command number of the variation pattern is a value indicating the variation time. For example, it is a value indicating a fluctuation time of 5 seconds or a fluctuation time of 30 seconds. The expression method is a design matter. It can be expressed in symbols or directly in seconds.

  This low probability big hit fluctuation pattern table T1 is selected when the big hit is confirmed, and as the fluctuation pattern command, the display by the special symbol display device 31 having a high expected rate of jackpot or the symbol display device 21 is used. The ratio of what is expressed by is very high. For example, most of the variation patterns indicate a variation time such as 30 seconds or 1 minute for a long time. As a result, in the case of developing to a big hit, a long fluctuation time is ensured, and during that time, the player can gradually increase his expectation for the big hit.

Next, details of the low probability reach variation pattern table T2 selection process (S1590) will be described.
In this low probability reach variation pattern table T2 selection process, first, the low probability reach variation pattern table T2 shown in FIG. 17B is selected. The low probability reach variation pattern table T2 is composed of a selection item T2A corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3 and an item value T2B of the selection item T2A. The selection item T2A has 40 items corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 39 stored in the variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3. The item value T2B stores the number of the variation pattern, that is, the number of the variation pattern command. Has been.

  This low-probability reach fluctuation pattern table T2 is selected when the deviation is confirmed and the reach is provided, and as the fluctuation pattern command, the special symbol display device 31 having a high expectation ratio of jackpots is displayed. The ratio of what is expressed by the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 is relatively high.

As a result, a long fluctuation time that represents a state that may develop into a big hit is ensured, and in the meantime, the player can gradually increase the expectation of the big hit.
Next, details of the low probability variation pattern table T3 selection process (S1600) will be described.

  In this low probability variation pattern table T3 selection process, first, the low probability variation pattern table T3 shown in FIG. 17C is selected. This low probability variation pattern table T3 is composed of a selection item T3A corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3 and an item value T3B of the selection item T3A. The selection item T3A has 40 items corresponding to the numerical values 0 to 39 stored in the variation pattern determination random number storage buffer B3. The item value T3B stores the number of the variation pattern, that is, the number of the variation pattern command. Has been.

  This low probability variation pattern table T3 is selected when it is determined that a loss has occurred and no reach will occur, and the variation pattern command is a special symbol display device 31 with a low expectation ratio for jackpots. And the display by the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 are performed.

Thereby, the expression which digests a game is performed.
Next, the variation pattern command output from the main control board 41 to the effect control board 55 and the probability variation jackpot command by the special, decoration, external symbol display process of FIG. 13 and the output process of S30 of FIG. The normal jackpot command, the loss command, and the stop command will be described based on the timing chart shown in FIG.

  These variation pattern commands, probability variation jackpot commands, normal jackpot commands, outlier commands, and stop commands are output in synchronization with the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 31. The command is output at the same timing as the variation start time ts of the special symbol game after the variation pattern command creation processing of FIG.

  In addition, any of the probability variation jackpot command, the normal jackpot command, and the loss command is output immediately after the execution of the creation process of the probability variation jackpot, the normal jackpot, and the loss command in S465 of FIG. 13 after the output of the variation pattern command. At time t1.

The stop command is output immediately after the stop command is created in S500 of FIG. 13, in synchronization with the fluctuation stop time te of the special symbol game, as shown in FIG.
By the processing between the fluctuation start time ts or the fluctuation stop time te, the provision of the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 31 and the expression of the game by the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 are the contents of the expression, for example, It is executed in synchronism with the contents such as the probability variation big hit. Therefore, the contents of the special symbol display device 31 displaying the operating state of the gaming machine 1 can be accurately reflected on the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4.

  Thus, as long as the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 are operated within the range of observing these rules, the display content of the symbol display device 21 and the operation state of the gaming machine 1 do not occur. The display contents of the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4 can be designed freely.

  Next, the symbol effect by the symbol display device 21 or the external display device 4 to be executed is performed by the effect control board 55 that has input the variation pattern command, the probability variation jackpot command, the normal jackpot command, the off command, and the stop command. explain.

  As shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 19, the effect control board 55 has an input interface 55C for inputting a signal output from the main control board 41 and passed through the function separation relay terminal board 54, and a CPU 55A for executing control. Animation pattern tables APT1, APT2, and APT3 that are not shown in detail, a ROM 55B that stores a flowchart of the symbol display processing routine shown in FIG. 20, and an output interface 55D that outputs an output signal to the effect symbol control board 57 It has.

  In the effect control board 55 that performs a symbol effect by the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4, the symbol display process shown in FIG. 20 is first started. This symbol display process is repeatedly executed by the CPU 55A. First, a variation pattern command input process for inputting a variation pattern command output from the main control board 41 is performed (S2000), and the variation pattern command is input. (The illustration of whether or not there is an input determination process etc. is omitted.) A process of selecting a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the inputted fluctuation pattern command from the fluctuation pattern table HT in the ROM 55B is performed (S2010). Next, a process of selecting a notice pattern corresponding to the input variation pattern command from the notice pattern table YT in the ROM 55B and a process of selecting an animation pattern from the animation pattern tables APT1, APT2, and APT3 are performed (S2020). Design control board 5 To, by transmitting and signal instructing a pattern, in the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4, which performs a series of control to start displaying symbols by variation pattern selected in S2010 (S2030).

Under the control of S2000 to S2030, symbols representing numerical values are scroll-displayed on the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4.
The variation pattern table HT, when a variation pattern command is instructed, represents a symbol corresponding to the variation pattern command, here, at least for a time corresponding to the variation time designated by the variation pattern command. After the variation is continued, the data is provided to realize the expression by the symbol expressing that the symbol variation is stopped and the symbol is fixed. For example, if the fluctuation pattern table HT is instructed by a fluctuation pattern command for a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped when the fluctuation of the symbol is continued for 10 seconds and then reaches 10 seconds. A specific symbol, for example, a symbol representing that the game is out of play, a symbol representing that the game is usually a big hit, or a symbol representing that the game is a probable big hit, Data necessary for expression on the external display device 4 is provided. Note that the data stored in the variation pattern table HT has a character that can be made as appropriate according to the presentation concept and design concept of the gaming machine 1 and the requirements of that era.

  Although the details of the notice pattern selected in S2020 and the notice pattern table YT are omitted, the expression by the notice pattern provides an effect of informing the general result of the game in advance. Therefore, the notice pattern has a configuration that is selected according to the big hit of the game or the expected rate of probability change. That is, in the case of a game that is a big hit, there are many effects that strongly praise the big hit.

  After the symbol expression is started in S2030, the input processing of the probability variation jackpot command, the normal jackpot command, or the off command output next to the variation pattern from the main control board 41 is performed (S2040). ), If the command input here is an outlier command (S2050), one of the outlier symbols is selected by a lottery performed by the CPU 55A (for example, a symbol whose three-digit numerical value is not the same is selected). Processing is performed (S2060), and then the symbol display control is executed to make the selected outlier symbol a fixed symbol (S2070). By executing the symbol display control in S2070, control is performed such that the symbol whose variation has been started in S2030 is stopped and confirmed at the symbol selected in S2060. Detailed description of symbol control is omitted.

  In this way, when the fixed symbol is selected and set, stop command input processing is performed from the main control board 41 (S2080), and when a stop command is input (determination is not shown), Actually, the change of the symbol is stopped at the fixed symbol, and the stop display process is executed with the fixed symbol to be fixed (S2090). After the stop display process is executed with this fixed symbol, the present symbol display process is temporarily ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2040 that the normal big hit command has been input and it is determined in S2050 that the normal big hit is made, next, the normal big hit symbol selection processing for selecting the normal big hit symbol by the lottery performed by the CPU 55A is performed. Execute (S2100), and if it is determined in S2050 that the probability variation jackpot command has been input in S2040, then the probability variation jackpot symbol selection process for selecting the probability variation jackpot symbol by lottery. Is executed (S2110).

  As a result of the above-described processing, by executing the symbol display control in S2070, the normal jackpot symbol selected in S2100 (for example, a predetermined even number of symbols) is set as the confirmed symbol, and the confirmed symbol is displayed in S2090, and the game is normally a big hit The expression is made.

  If it is determined in S2040 that a probability variation jackpot command has been input, and it is determined in S2050 that the probability variation jackpot is successful, then a probability variation jackpot symbol selection process for selecting a probability variation jackpot symbol by lottery performed by the CPU 55A is performed. It is executed (S2110), a probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, a predetermined odd number of symbols) is set as a confirmed symbol (S2070), the confirmed symbol is displayed in S2090, and the expression that the game is a probability variation jackpot is performed.

  With the above symbol display processing of S2000 to S2090, the variation of the symbol is started by the input of the variation pattern command, and the variation of the symbol is executed in a predetermined manner. Or, according to the command of the outlier command, a determined symbol of probability variation big hit, normal big hit or outlier is determined, and when a stop command is input, a game is provided in which expression of the confirmed symbol is executed.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the external display device 4 is in the upper position, the game area 7a is exposed to the player, and when the external display device 4 is in the lower position, the external display device 4 is placed on the game area 7a. The display surface 10A of the image display board 10 is exposed to the player.

When the external display device 4 is in the lower position, the image display board 10 can be opened like a door so that the game area 7a is exposed to the player.
Thus, when the external display device 4 which takes various aspects is set to the upper position, before the game ball 8 fired from the game ball launching device 9A falls to the game area 7a, the movement path changing member 32 works out. While being guided to the passage 36, the number of game balls 8 guided to the out passage 36 is counted.

  On the other hand, when the external display device 4 is set to the lower position, the game ball 8 fired from the game ball launching device 9A falls to the game area 7a as it is, for example, wins the start winning port 23 or wins the big winning port 25. It becomes possible to do.

Here, when winning at the start winning opening 23, a special symbol game is executed, and when winning at the large winning opening 25, a prize ball at the time of a big hit is discharged.
A special symbol game is executed every time the number of game balls 8 guided to the out passage 36 reaches a predetermined number, here, 15.

  In other words, the gaming machine 1 is configured to provide a special symbol game by deciding whether the game ball 8 wins the start winning opening 23 or 15 game balls 8 enter the out passage 36. Have.

  When a game is played with the external display device 4 in the lower position, it is not necessary to adjust the firing strength of the game ball 8, and the launch of the game ball 8 is continued with such strength that the game ball 8 enters the out passage 36. Therefore, the launching intensity automatic setting button switch 44 for launching the game ball 8 with the intensity that enters the out passage 36 by only slightly operating the handle 9 is provided.

  The gaming machine 1 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and the operation of the setting button can be performed regardless of whether the external display device 4 is in the upper position or the lower position. Depending on the state, a configuration in which the game ball 8 is guided to the out passage 36 or the game ball 8 flows down to the game area 7a may be provided.

Next, a modified example will be described.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a simultaneous progress special symbol display device 331, a simultaneous progress number display device 335, and a simultaneous progress special symbol storage display device 333 according to a modification.

The simultaneous special symbol display device 331 is used in place of the special symbol display device 31.
Further, the simultaneous advance special symbol storage / display device 333 is used in place of the special symbol storage / display device 33.

The simultaneous progress number display device 335 is newly added.
It should be noted that the simultaneous progress special symbol display device 331, the simultaneous progress number display device 335, and the simultaneous progress special symbol storage display device 333 of the modified example include a special symbol display device 31 and a special symbol storage display device 33. Instead, it is provided on the main game symbol display board 63.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the simultaneous progress type special symbol display device 331 has a configuration capable of displaying a three-digit numerical value, and the simultaneous progress number display device 335 can display a one-digit numerical value. The simultaneous special symbol memory display device 333 has a configuration capable of displaying a numerical value of one digit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, the simultaneous progress type special symbol display device 331 has a configuration in which the determination result of four special symbol games is displayed by one display by numerical display.
That is, the special symbol game that the gaming machine 1 displays this time is the first, the special symbol game that is displayed next time is the second, the special symbol game that is displayed next time is the third, and the special symbol game that is displayed next time is the second. 4 represents each of the first, second, third, and fourth special symbol games as a normal big hit (hereinafter referred to as a normal hit), or a probable big hit (hereinafter referred to as a probable hit). This is expressed by applying an 8-digit binary system (indicated by display 341) and clogging 8 bits and displaying it in decimal system.

  That is, if the first normal hit (indicated by display 342), the first bit is set, and if the second normal hit (indicated by display 343), the second bit is set and third normal hit (display). If the third bit is set and the fourth normal hit (indicated by the display 345), the fourth bit is set and the first positive variation (indicated by the display 346). If the fifth bit is set and the second probability variation (indicated by display 347), the sixth bit is set and if the third probability variation (indicated by representation 348), the seventh bit is set, If there is a 4-probability variation (indicated by display 349), the eighth bit is set, and this is displayed on the simultaneous special symbol display device 331 in decimal notation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21C, when all of the four special symbol games are out of play, “0, 0, 0” is displayed on the simultaneous progress special symbol display device 331. In this case, “4” is displayed on the simultaneous progress number display device 335 for the purpose of expressing that this display is a special symbol game for four times. At this point, if the number of special symbol games held is two, “2” is displayed on the simultaneous progress type special symbol storage display 333.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 21D, in the case of the fourth probability variation, “1, 2, 8” is displayed on the simultaneous progress special symbol display device 331.
The simultaneous progress type special symbol display device 331 and the simultaneous progress number display device 335 of the modified example described above have a function of displaying special symbol games for four times at a time.

  In addition, although the detailed description of the realization of this function and accompanying this function is omitted, the special, decoration, and external symbol display processing of FIG. 13 has been changed, and the control and fluctuation pattern for displaying the special symbol for this function are changed. Control is performed to output a command, a probabilistic jackpot command, a normal jackpot command, a miss command, and a stop command.

  For example, the variation pattern command includes information on the number of simultaneous progresses and variation time. Further, as for the probability variation jackpot command, the normal jackpot command, and the detach command, those corresponding to the numerical values displayed on the simultaneous progress type special symbol display device 331, the numerical value representing the clogging first probability variation or the losing are output.

  By doing in this way, the image and design which are displayed on the design display device 21 and the image display board 10 of the external display device 4 are synchronized with the special design game for a plurality of times, and an image in which a plurality of games progress simultaneously. Can be displayed one after another.

For example, the following image can be displayed on the symbol display device 21 or the image display board 10 of the external display device 4.
For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, when four special symbol game variation pattern commands are input, the “four arrows” display corresponding to the four special symbol game variation pattern commands is displayed. 351 is displayed on the image display board 10.

Next, four “target” displays 353 corresponding to the variation pattern commands of four special symbol games are displayed on the image display board 10.
Next, the “four arrows” display 351 is fired simultaneously.

For example, an “arrow” hits only one “target” display 355.
Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, only the “target” display 355 changes to the image display area 357, and the other “target” display 353 changes to the “X” display 359.

Thereafter, game symbols are displayed in the image display area 357.
In this case, the four “target” displays 353 correspond to four special symbol games.
Therefore, for example, when the image display area 357 displayed here corresponds to the first special symbol game, the first special symbol game is the first normal game or the first probability variable game. The end of the image display area 357 is determined depending on whether it is present or not.

  For example, in the case of detachment, the contraction starts like the image display area 361 shown in FIG. 23A, and becomes smaller and disappears like the image display area 363 shown in FIG. It shows the behavior. When the image display area 363 disappears, a stop command is input.

For example, in the case of the first normal hit, the portion of the image display area 361 shown in FIG. 23A continues to expand, and finally the normal hit is expressed.
When the display of the image display area 361 shown in FIG. 23A is continued, the “two arrows” display 365 and the two “targets” display 367 are displayed. "Display" 369 is displayed with an "arrow", and the "target" display 369 changes to an image display area 371 as shown in FIG. 23B, and the image display area 371 and other display An expansion dispute is expressed with the image display area 363. It may be expressed that the two image display areas 363 and 371 are competing with each other, and the winning one remains.

  In this case, until the remaining image display area expresses the jackpot, it is possible to make an expression that keeps fighting with the image display area that occurs one after another. Then, when the special symbol game is a big hit, it is possible to adopt a game procedure in which the big hit is expressed in the image display area and the game is shifted to the big hit game.

  By providing a game procedure that can continue to fight for eternity until such a big hit, for example, it expresses that it will be a big hit in 20 games ahead, and actually in the 20th game It is possible to generate a big hit.

For example, when the first normal hit occurs, the image display area for the first normal hit is displayed. In this image display area, an expression for predicting a big hit of 20 games ahead is performed.
After that, the “target” and the image display area are displayed one after another, and the fight continues between the image display area for the first normal and the other image display areas. The display area wins the battle, and the image display area for the first normal game represents the big hit in the 20th game.

In this way, it is possible to provide a story that reaches a big hit for an extremely long period of time, and it is possible to provide high game play.
In addition, when performing such an expression, the numerical value of the simultaneous progress number display device 335 is successively increased to, for example, “20”.

  Also, in this case, if a big hit comes after 4 special symbol games, before the special symbol game is played, the special symbol game is confirmed, a stop command is output, and the game shifts to the big hit game To do. Therefore, in this case, a big hit occurs before the predicted 20 games.

In this case, after the big hit game is over, the next special symbol is a big hit, so a continuous change occurs.
As described above, by providing a configuration in which a plurality of special symbol games are simultaneously progressed and the results are simultaneously displayed, an image displayed on the symbol display device 21 or the external display device 4 can be displayed for an extremely long period of time. Therefore, it is possible to perform a predictive display of a big jackpot, and it is possible to provide a game that can provide a very high interest to the player.

The present invention is not limited to the gaming machine 1 described above, and various modes can be implemented without changing the gist of the present invention.
For example, in the case where the external display device 4 is in the upper position, for each single jackpot lottery (special symbol game), a game sequential progression display (sequential game) for displaying the result on the symbol display device 21 is performed, When the external display device 4 is in the lower position, a configuration in which multiple lottery lotteries are simultaneously displayed on the external display device 4 (simultaneous game) may be employed.

  This is convenient because the sequential game and the simultaneous game are automatically switched depending on the position of the external display device 4. In addition, since a simultaneous game in which a plurality of games progress simultaneously is displayed by the external display device 4 having a large display area, it is possible to provide a game image utilizing a large display screen, and provide an amusing gaming machine Can do.

In addition, it is possible to switch between sequential games and simultaneous games by operating the operation buttons 15 provided at positions where the player can touch.
Further, a configuration in which simultaneous games and sequential games coexist may be employed. For example, it may be configured such that several games always proceed simultaneously, and some special symbol games are updated. In this way, it is possible to carry over games and jackpot games, making it easier to express such things as the effects from the precursors to the big hits to the development and finalization, making it possible to develop highly playable games. It becomes possible.

  Further, software stored in the effect control board 55 and the effect symbol control board 57 for displaying images on the external display device 4 and the symbol display device 21, and software stored in the main control board 41. Any or all of the above are configured to be interchangeable, and the design of the image displayed on the external display device 4 and the symbol display device 21 and the design applied to the game area 7a are specific modes. The image which expresses is not constructed.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to provide image display and game content with different representation contents only by replacing the software for creating the image of the external display device 4 and the symbol display device 21, and the external display device 4 and symbol display. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be transformed into a gaming machine in which the image displayed by the device 21 and the design of the gaming area 7a are not uncomfortable.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide new gameability and game images one after another simply by replacing the software, and the effect of extending the life of the gaming machine is exhibited, there is a sense of purchase, and high merchantability is provided. It becomes possible.

Moreover, you may comprise as follows.
A transparent color display device may be disposed between the glass plates not shown to cover the game area 7a, and the symbols may be displayed according to the state and progress of the game.
Further, the display device between the glass plates may be configured to function in substantially the same manner as the image display plate 10.

Further, a light emitter may be provided in a cell image portion (not shown) of the game area 7a, and the cell image portion may be caused to emit light according to the state of the game or progress.
Alternatively, a high-intensity light-emitting diode may be attached to the cell image portion, and light may be emitted according to the state of the game or the progress of the game.

  The transparent color display device between the glass plates, the light emitting body of the cell image portion, and the light emitting diode may all be attached so that all display according to the game state and progress. In this way, the transparent color display device between the glass plates, the light emitting body of the cell image portion, and the light emitting diode display a synergistic effect from the standpoint of glamor, and a game that displays a very clean and flashy display The machine can be provided.

The transparent color display plate between the glass plates may have any configuration. The color display device may be self-luminous or non-self-luminous.
Further, the high-intensity light-emitting diode and the light-emitting body in the cell image portion may constitute a backlight of a transparent color display device between the glass plates.

  In addition to or in addition to the high-intensity light-emitting diode, a black light-emitting element is provided, and a cell image portion, an accessory, a member on the game board 7, or a member between a glass plate and a glass plate. Alternatively, a fluorescent member may be arranged or mixed, and the fluorescent light may be emitted by a black light according to the state or progress of the game.

Below, the characteristic effect by the structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.
The gaming machine 1 is selected once every time the game ball 8 wins a prize at the start winning opening 23 located substantially in the center of the game area 7a by selecting whether the external display device 4 is set to the upper position or the lower position. It is possible to select a game for performing a big hit lottery, or to select a game for performing a big hit lottery every time the game ball sensor 38 in the out passage 36 detects 15 game balls 8. Become.

  Thus, for example, if the player determines whether the game nail 42 is good or not and is confident in determining that the game nail 42 is good, the player places the external display device 4 in the up position and plays the game at the start winning opening 23. Each time the ball 8 wins, it is possible to select a game for making a big hit judgment.

  Further, for example, the player may not be able to determine a good game nail 42, may be troublesome to determine the game nail 42, or may not require a state in which the game ball 8 flows down between the game nails 42. In this case, for example, according to the number of game balls 8 to be fired, it is possible to select a game in which one big hit lottery is performed.

  As a result, the player can freely select the conditions for the jackpot lottery that has a great influence on the progress of the game and the game result according to his / her preference and his / her convenience. Will fulfill their desires and enjoy playing longer and more with this preferred gaming method.

Therefore, the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 is improved, and a motive for introducing the gaming machine 1 by the game hall is generated.
In other words, the gaming machine 1 can provide a new gaming property and structure, and thereby, the motive for introducing the gaming machine 1 to the gaming ground is exhibited, and the gaming machine value is improved.

  The gaming machine 1 has a structure in which the game ball 8 is guided to the game area 7a or guided to the out path 36 by the movement path changing member 32, so that the movement state of the game ball 8 is actually changed, In addition, the jackpot lottery method also has a unique game performance that is performed once for every winning at the start winning opening 23 or every 15 game balls 8 are fired, and the value of the gaming machine 1 is further improved. Has an effect.

  Since the gaming machine 1 has the gameability of having the game ball 8 fired once for every 15 game balls 8, the game machine 1 is provided with a fair game property that is not affected by the state of the game nail 42, For example, it becomes easy to adopt a configuration in which the jackpot lottery probability can be set to 6 levels. In other words, the configuration in which the game nail 42 can be adjusted and the jackpot lottery probability can also be adjusted, the adjustment is synergistic, and it is possible to adjust from a state where almost no ball is expected to a state where it continues to appear. However, there is no influence by the game nails 42, and there is no game for a part of the players. In the gameability that provides the game, the adjustment range of the ball will be as specified, it will be easy for many players to accept as the gaming machine 1, and the value of the gaming machine 1 will be further improved. Play.

  The game machine 1 of the modified example competes for games that are expressed at the same time, and if there is a game that remains winning or has a heading expression, all other games are terminated and the remaining game is preferential It is possible to adopt a new gameability and structure in which it is possible to provide a gameability that expresses a game that is said to be transferred to the game machine. There is an excellent effect that it is possible to provide the gaming machine 1 having high value that can be expected to attract customers.

  The game machine 1 according to the modified example provides a game symbol in which a plurality of games progressing at the same time compete with each other and the game of the winning symbol shifts to a preferential state. Until now, the battle between new game symbols is repeated one after another, and when there are no new enemies, the game symbol of the remaining game symbol will be a big hit, etc. Can be provided, thereby further differentiating the gaming machine 1 and providing the gaming machine 1 with higher value that can be expected to attract more players. There is an extremely excellent effect that it becomes possible.

  The gaming machine 1 can always display the result of the special symbol game regardless of the position of the external display device 4 by installing the special symbol display device 31 in a position where it is not covered by the external display device 4. Since it is possible, for example, an image effect in which the external display device 4 is jet black or turned off, or a position where the display surface 10A of the external display device 4 is not visible to the player, for example, the external display device 4 Even if it is moved to the upper position where the player is flipped up, the game result can be transmitted to the player even during such a period of production and state, and the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine 1 is improved. There is an effect.

  In the gaming machine 1, even if the gaming area 7a is covered by the external display device 4 and it is not possible to see how the game ball 8 moves, the player can remove the gaming ball 8 from the predetermined area of the gaming area 7a. It is possible to provide a gaming machine structure that enables a desired moving state of the game ball 8 to be obtained, and to provide a gaming machine 1 that adopts a new gaming machine structure. As the gaming machine 1 is further differentiated, it is possible to provide the gaming machine 1 having higher value that can be expected to attract more players.

Next, the correspondence between the structure of each claim and the embodiment will be described.
In addition, description of the overlapping part is abbreviate | omitted. The correspondence relationship is an example.
The game ball of claim 1 is the game ball 8, the game area is the game area 7a, the game providing means is the main control board 41, the game machine is the game machine 1, and the preferential determination execution position detecting means is the start winning opening 23. Switch 1 (109), switch 2 (110), and switches 1 and 2 of FIG. 12 detect winning (S310), game area movement detection means, game ball sensor 38, preferential determination execution state determination means 12 is a process for determining whether or not 15 game ball sensors 38 are detected in FIG. 12 (S360), the game start method selection means is the position sensor 14, and the movement path changing member 32, “the preferential determination execution position detection means functioning state”. And “make the preferential determination execution state determination means non-functional” means that the game ball collection piece 22 of the movement path changing member 32 is in a state indicated by a solid line in FIG. Means ”And the state where the preferential determination execution position detection means does not function” is the state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 7, and the selection execution means includes the launching game ball detection and collection device 20, The detection position determination execution means corresponds to S310, S320, S330, S340, and S350 in FIG. 12, and the state determination execution means corresponds to S360, S320, S330, S340, and S350 in FIG.

The movement path changing member of claim 2 corresponds to the game ball collection piece 22 and the game ball guide piece 26.
The “determining that the preferential determination execution state is based on the number of game balls” in claim 3 corresponds to the determination process (S360) of whether or not 15 game ball sensors 38 are detected in FIG. .

  The preferential determination means of claim 4 is the starting process of FIG. 12, the preferential determination execution determination means is S350 of FIG. 12, the preferential determination execution means is S350 of FIG. 12, and the preferential determination result storage means is S350 of FIG. The simultaneous game progression means corresponds to the description based on FIGS. 21 to 23, and the game end time determination means corresponds to the description based on FIGS.

The image display means of claim 5 corresponds to the symbol display device 21 and the external display device 4.
Claim 6 corresponds to the description based on FIGS.
Claim 7 corresponds to the explanation based on FIGS.

The storage frame of claim 8 corresponds to the outer frame 3, the image display means corresponds to the external display device 4, the image display position detection means corresponds to the position sensor 14, and the image position output means corresponds to the description related to the position sensor 14.
The storage frame of claim 9 is the outer frame 3, the holding means is the holding member 6, the image display position detecting means is the position sensor 14, "game sequential progression means, simultaneous game progression means, game end time determination means, image display" The “position switching means” corresponds to the notes indicating various aspects of the gaming machine 1.

The special symbol display means 31 corresponds to the special symbol display means 31.
The game ball launching means of claim 11 corresponds to the game ball launching device 9A, and the launch intensity control means corresponds to the explanation of the launch intensity automatic setting button 44.

  The twelfth aspect corresponds to the description of the software related to the replacement of software and the design of the game area 7a.

In the gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied, the image display board 10 is installed in a position covering the frame member 6d. FIG. 6 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the image display board 10 is installed at a position opened from the frame member 6d. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 with the image display board 10 installed at an upper position. It is a side view of the use state of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram of a control system of the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a partial detail view of the gaming machine 1. It is explanatory drawing of the launching game ball detection collection | recovery apparatus 20. FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the handle 9 and a firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44. It is explanatory drawing which shows the firing intensity characteristic according to ON / OFF of the firing intensity automatic setting button switch 44. 4 is a flowchart of a game control processing routine that is repeatedly executed by a main control board 41; It is a flowchart showing a special symbol / special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a starting process routine. It is a flowchart of a special, decoration, external symbol display processing routine. It is a flowchart showing a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart of a low probability time distribution processing routine. 10 is a flowchart of a routine for creating a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and a loss command. It is explanatory drawing of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a timing chart which shows a fluctuation pattern command, a probability variation jackpot command, a normal jackpot command, a loss command, and a stop command. 44 is a block diagram of an effect control board 55. FIG. It is a flowchart of a symbol display processing routine. It is explanatory drawing of the simultaneous progress type special symbol display apparatus 331, the simultaneous progress number display apparatus 335, and the simultaneous progress type special symbol memory display apparatus 333 of the modification. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode of the image display board 10. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode of the image display board 10. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game island, 2A ... Between fields, 3 ... Outer frame, 4 ... External display device, 5 ... Inner frame,
6 ... Holding member, 6a ... Upper part, 6b ... Joint part, 6c ... Bar member, 6d ... Frame member, 6e ... Lower part,
6f ... Horizontal frame member, 6g ... Left vertical frame member, 6h ... Right vertical frame member, 6k, 6m ... Hinge,
7: Game board, 7a: Game area, 8, 8A: Game ball,
9 ... handle, 9A ... game ball launching device, 10 ... image display board, 10A ... display surface,
10B ... back surface, 10a ... covering position, 10b ... opened position,
11 ... Upper tray, 12 ... Call lamp unit, 13 ... Lower tray,
14 ... Position sensor, 15 ... Operation buttons, 16, 16A ... Display position switch,
17 ... Winning opening, 18 ... Electric accessory, 20 ... Launching game ball detection and recovery device,
21 ... Symbol display device, 22 ... Game ball collection piece, 23 ... Start prize opening, 24 ... Special electric accessory,
25 ... Grand prize opening, 26 ... Game ball guide piece, 27 ... Left prize opening, 28 ... Rotating shaft,
29 ... Right prize opening, 30 ... Start signal generation indicator lamp, 31 ... Special symbol display device,
32 ... Moving path changing member, 33 ... Special symbol memory display device, 34 ... Solenoid,
35 ... Normal symbol start gate, 36 ... Out passage, 37 ... Normal symbol display device,
38 ... Game ball sensor, 39 ... Normal symbol memory display device,
40 ... Special electric accessory continuous operation number display device, 41 ... Main control board, 42 ... Game nail,
43 ... Power board, 44 ... Launch intensity automatic setting button switch, 44A ... Stamp,
45 ... Launch control board, 46 ... Stamp, 47 ... Discharge control board,
48 ... probability setting switch, 49 ... payout device board, 51 ... lending device connection terminal board such as game balls,
53 ... Power receiving board, 54 ... Function separation relay terminal board, 55 ... Production control board, 55A ... CPU,
55B ... ROM, 55C ... input interface, 55D ... output interface,
56 ... Inverter board, 57 ... Production design control board, 59 ... LED board on frame,
60 ... Special symbol display board, 61 ... Dish relay board, 63 ... Main game symbol display board,
65 ... Relay terminal plate for lamp, 67 ... AC24V power receiving terminal, 69 ... Tank rail metal plate,
71 ... Tank, 72 ... Signal cable, 73 ... Upper hinge, 75 ... Grounding circuit,
77 ... External terminal board, 81 ... Relay terminal board for launch, 83 ... Launch lever, 85 ... Touch sensor,
87 ... ball feed solenoid, 89 ... launch stop switch, 91 ... launch volume,
93 ... Launch solenoid, 94 ... Glass frame opening switch, 95 ... Ball counting front switch,
97 ... ball counting back switch, 98 ... prize ball notification board, 99 ... payout motor,
101 ... lower tray full switch, 103 ... supply ball shortage switch,
105 ... Prepaid card unit, 107 ... Frequency display board, 109 ... Switch 1,
110: Switch 2, 117 ... Upper left LED board, 119 ... Upper left speaker,
121: Under-frame LED substrate, 123: Frame left LED substrate, 125 ... Frame right LED substrate,
127 ... upper right LED board of frame, 129 ... upper right speaker, 131 ... dish speaker,
133 ... Production button board, 141 ... Center decoration LED board 1,
147 ... Center decoration LED board 2, 149 ... Center decoration LED board 3,
151 ... Center decoration LED board 4, 153 ... Left sleeve LED board,
155 ... Right sleeve LED board, 159 ... Relay terminal board for board, 161 ... Switch 3,
163: Switch 4, 165 ... Switch 5, 167 ... Switch 6,
181 ... Solenoid 1, APT1, APT2, APT3 ... Animation pattern table, 331 ... Simultaneous progression type special symbol display device, 333 ... Simultaneous progression type special symbol memory display device,
335 ... Simultaneous progress number display device,
341-349, 351, 353, 355, 359, 365, 367, 369 ... display,
357, 361, 363, 371 ... image display area

Claims (12)

A gaming machine provided with a game providing means for making a preferential determination as to whether or not to shift to a preferential state based on the state of the game ball when the game ball moves to the game area,
A preferential determination execution position detection unit that is installed in the game area and detects whether the game ball is present at a preferential determination execution position for executing the preferential determination;
Game area movement detecting means for detecting that the game ball has moved to the game area;
Based on the detection state of the gaming area movement detection means, the preferential determination execution state determination means for determining whether the preferential determination execution state for executing the preferential determination,
A game start method selection means for selecting which of the preferential determination execution position detection means or the preferential determination execution state determination means to function;
When the preferential determination execution position detection means is selected by the game start method selection means, the preferential determination execution position detection means functions, and the preferential determination execution state determination means does not function On the other hand, when the preferential determination execution state determination unit is selected by the game start method selection unit, the preferential determination execution state determination unit is put into a functioning state, and the preferential determination execution position detection unit is operated. And a selection execution means for making a state without any problems,
The game providing means is:
When the preferential determination execution position detection means detects that the game ball is present at the preferential determination execution position, a detection position determination execution means for executing the preferential determination;
A gaming machine comprising: a state determination execution unit that executes the preferential determination when the preferential determination execution state determination unit determines that the preferential determination execution state is in effect. The selection execution means is:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a movement path changing member that changes a movement path of the game ball.   The preferential determination execution state determination means determines that the preferential determination execution state is based on the number of the game balls detected by the game area movement detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 2. When the game ball moves to the game area, based on the state of the game ball, preferential determination means for determining whether to enter the preferential state, and based on the preferential determination result of the preferential determination means, A gaming machine provided with a game providing means to provide,
Preferential determination execution determination means for determining whether or not the conditions for performing the preferential determination are satisfied;
A preferential determination execution unit that causes the preferential determination unit to execute the preferential determination when the preferential determination execution determination unit determines that the condition for performing the preferential determination is satisfied;
A preferential determination result storage means for storing the preferential determination result by the preferential determination means;
The game providing means is:
Simultaneous game progress means for reading a plurality of the preferential judgment results stored in the preferential judgment result storage means and proceeding simultaneously with the game expressing the preferential judgment results;
A game machine comprising: a game end time determining means for determining an end time of a game progressing at the same time by the simultaneous game progress means according to the preferential determination result. The game providing means is:
Image display means for displaying an image reflecting the preferential determination result of the preferential determination means,
The image display means includes
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein an image display in which a plurality of games proceeding at the same time are related to each other is performed.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the image display in which the plurality of games are related to each other expresses a battle between the games and determines a win or a loss.   In the case of expressing a battle between the above games, the winning / losing image display includes the case where the preferential judgment to shift to the preferential state and the case where the preferential judgment is not made are included, and the preferential state is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the game that is determined to make the preferential determination to be transferred performs a winning expression. A storage frame for storing the game area;
Image display means that is movably attached to the housing frame and can take a covering position that covers the gaming area, and a line-of-sight position that allows the game area to be seen;
Image display position detecting means for detecting the position of the image display means;
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising image position output means for outputting a detection result of the image display position detection means to the game start method selection means. A storage frame for storing the game area;
A holding means for movably attaching the image display means to the housing frame and holding the covering position covering the gaming area and a line-of-sight position enabling the line-of-sight of the gaming area;
Image display position detection means for detecting the position of the image display means,
The game providing means is:
Game sequential progression means for sequentially reading the preferential determination results stored in the preferential determination result storage means and providing a game;
When the image display position detection means detects the cover position, the simultaneous game progress means and the game end timing determination means function, while the image display position detection means detects the line-of-sight position. The game machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7, further comprising image display position switching means for functioning the game sequential progression means.   9. The special symbol display means for displaying the preferential judgment result of the game providing means is installed at a position where the image display means is not covered by the image display means. Or a gaming machine according to claim 9. Game ball launching means for moving the game ball to the game area;
11. A gaming machine according to claim 8, further comprising launch intensity control means for controlling the launch intensity of the game ball by the game ball launching means to a preset value. The software for displaying an image on the image display means and the software for the game providing means are configured to be interchangeable,
The design of the image display means and the design of the game area are combined with an image by the software for displaying an image on the image display means, and do not include a design that expresses a specific shape. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 8 to 11.

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