JP2009291382A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arouse players' speculative spirit by improving the game property in a game. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine having a display screen displaying a predetermined performance content is configured to display performance contents different for every display area divided by a bridge 321 where a predetermined moving member moves, on the front face of the display screen. While executing a plurality of performances in the display screen by moving a real object (a substance) superposed on a virtual space and object displayed on the display screen, this game machine moves a location in which the player's can concentrate along with the movement of the predetermined moving member so as to effectively use the limited area and entertain the player with a plurality of performances without making the player exceptionally conscious. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs an effect using a display screen.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, game balls that have entered the entrance are sorted by the sorting unit, and a predetermined percentage of the game balls that have entered are introduced into the storage tank. The game balls stored in the storage tank are placed on the stage when the game balls are stored, and when a notice effect is performed to notify that the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (that is likely) There is a technique in which a game ball is rolled on the stage for a predetermined period by releasing it and flipping the game ball with a flipper that rotates on the stage (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2006-239251 A

  However, in the conventional technique described above, the player uses the game ball because the effect using the game ball released on the stage and the effect using the display screen are performed independently at different positions. There was a problem that the player and the reach player on the display screen had to be followed separately, and the player's consciousness tends to be distracted.

  In addition, as a result of the distraction of the player, the player can enjoy the production using the game ball and the production using the display screen only halfway, or the production or display using the game ball. When only one of the effects using the screen can be enjoyed, there is a problem that the gameability is lowered and the player's feeling of exaltation and euphoria are reduced.

  On the other hand, instead of the simultaneous progress of the effect using the game ball and the effect using the display screen, it is possible to sequentially perform the effect using the game ball and the effect using the display screen one by one. However, in this case, even though multiple types of performances are performed, the impression that the performances are extended may be given, and the gameability may be lowered. .

  In addition, in the so-called one type of model that performs a notice effect (reach effect) using a display screen, the content of the effect tends to be complicated. It's hard to tell if On the other hand, the so-called two models that can be easily determined whether or not a winning game ball is won are popular with such players, but for intermediate and advanced players who pursue gambling. The current situation is not satisfactory.

  Therefore, there is a tendency that a player who strongly satisfies the advantages of both the first and second types is strongly desired by players.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of improving the game playability in the game, improving the player's feeling of exhilaration, improving happiness, and giving the player a sense of satisfaction. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a display screen for displaying a predetermined effect content, and a predetermined moving member is provided in front of the display screen. It is characterized by comprising: a moving route that moves; and display control means for controlling the display screen to display different contents of presentation for each display area divided by all or part of the moving route.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the above invention, the display control means synchronizes with the movement of the predetermined moving member in the display area in which the predetermined moving member moves in the display area. The content of the production is displayed.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the above invention, the moving path is a path along which the predetermined moving member moves from the upper side to the lower side by its own weight.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the predetermined moving member is a spherical member.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the spherical member is formed with an appearance at least equivalent to an appearance of a gaming ball.

  In addition, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a display screen for displaying a predetermined effect content, and has a moving path along which a predetermined moving member moves on the front surface of the display screen. .

  According to the above configuration, the virtual space displayed on the display screen and the actual object (entity) superimposed on the object are moved to move the place where the player's consciousness is concentrated along with the movement of the predetermined moving member By doing so, it is possible to entertain the player with a plurality of effects without making the player specially conscious while performing a plurality of effects using the display screen in a limited area.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, a virtual space displayed on the display screen and an object (entity) that actually exists in the object are overlapped, so that the player feels unconscious about the entity (the action of gravity). Etc.), using the movements of the entity to give continuity to multiple productions and letting the player unconsciously imagine the development of the production, so that the game as in the two types of models Can increase the expectation and excitement of the person.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to entertain the player without making the player specially aware of a plurality of effects by effectively using the limited area while enhancing the player's expectation. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the contents of the effects and improve the effect of the effects by the synergistic effect of the effects using the substance and the effects using the display screen. As a result, it is possible to improve game playability and improve the player's feeling of exhilaration and joy.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
First, an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game board 101. A glass frame lamp (see reference numeral 262 in FIG. 2) is provided on the surface of the game board 101. The gaming machine drives and controls the glass frame lamp by a lamp control unit (see reference numeral 230 in FIG. 2) to turn on or blink the glass frame lamp. Thereby, the effect of the game can be enhanced.

  A launcher (not shown) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The launcher launches a game ball into the game area 103. The game ball launched by the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown) that the game ball collides with when the game ball falls. In the game area 103, a windmill (not shown) rotated by a game ball is disposed. A plurality of nails, windmills, and the like change the falling direction of the game ball falling in the game area 103. In the central part of the game area 103, an effect section 104 is arranged.

  The production unit 104 includes a display device 104a such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), an effect for the effect provided on the front side (player side) 104b of the display device 104a (hereinafter referred to as "production effect"), It is constituted by. The player sees the display content on the display screen on the side (the back side) behind the effect actor 104b through the effect actor 104b. The effect unit 104 executes an effect in which the image display operation on the display device 104a and the operation of the effect accessory 104b are linked. By doing so, the player can simultaneously view the effect by the effector 104b and the effect by the display device 104a without shifting the line of sight, so the display operation of the image on the display device 104a and the effector 104b. The production effect can be enhanced by linking the operation. Hereinafter, an area where an image is displayed on the display device 104a and the effect actor 104b is arranged will be described as an effect area.

  In the game area 103, a start winning port 105, a winning gate 106, a plurality of normal winning ports 107 and the like are arranged around the effect unit 104. The start winning port 105, the winning gate 106, and the plurality of ordinary winning ports 107 are provided with switches (see reference numeral 251 in FIG. 2) whose output changes depending on whether or not game balls are won in the winning ports 105 to 107. It has been. Below the game area 103, a special winning opening 109 is provided. The big prize opening 109 is closed by a big prize door 109a in a state other than the big hit state, and is opened only for a certain period when the big win state is reached.

  The big prize opening 109 and the big prize door 109a are a big prize opening / closing switch for detecting opening / closing of the big prize opening 109, a left count switch and a right count switch for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 (both shown) And so-called attackers. A recovery port 108 is provided at the bottom of the game area 103. The collection port 108 collects game balls that have not won any of the above-described winning ports.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side. Thereby, the gaming machine of this embodiment can be made more conspicuous than other types of gaming machines that do not include the frame member 110. By making the gaming machine conspicuous, it is possible to attract the interest of many players, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine and strengthening the deterrence against illegal acts on the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, an effect light unit 111 is provided on the upper edge and the lower edge of the game area 103. Each effect light unit 111 includes a plurality of lights 112. Each light 112 includes a decoration LED (see reference numeral 261 in FIG. 2), and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction. In addition, the effect light unit 111 can rotate the light irradiation direction. The gaming machine includes a motor (not shown) that changes the irradiation direction of the light emitted by each light 112.

  An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side. Further, the operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The launcher causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. The operation handle 113 includes a sensor that detects that the player is directly operating the firing instruction member 114.

  The game board 101 may include a director in a position other than the display area of the director 104. This director may have a decorative LED or the like. In this case, the gaming machine can enhance the effect by controlling the light emission timing of the decorative LED included in the effect agent. Further, the directing agent may be a movable directing agent that operates by receiving a driving force such as a motor or a solenoid (both not shown).

  In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In this embodiment, the chance button 117 has a convex button shape. The chance button 117 may be an input pad that employs a touch panel system in addition to the convex button. The operation of the chance button 117 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 117 is displayed, for example, in the case of a specific reach effect during the game. On the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. The cross key 118 includes a cursor key for changing a position indicating a character or a graphic displayed on the rendering unit 104, and an “ENTER” key (not shown) for confirming the character or the graphic selected by operating the cursor key. ) And. The chance button 117 and the cross key 118 are operated, for example, when a display screen that prompts the user to operate the chance button 117 or the cross key 118 is displayed on the effect unit 104 in a specific effect.

  Further, the frame member 110 incorporates a lower bus SP (see reference numeral 271 in FIG. 2) for outputting sound and an upper stereo speaker (see reference numeral 272 in FIG. 2). The gaming machine outputs, for example, sound corresponding to the display content of the rendering unit 104 from the upper stereo speaker or the lower bus SP. This can enhance the production effect.

(Internal configuration of control unit of gaming machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine. The control unit of the gaming machine is composed of a plurality of control units. In FIG. 2, the control unit includes a main control unit 210, an effect control unit 220, a lamp control unit 230, an audio control unit 240, and an accessory control unit 280. The main control unit 210, the effect control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280 are provided on separate boards.

  The main control unit 210 controls basic operations related to gaming of the gaming machine. The main control unit 210 can realize its function by, for example, a main board. The main controller 210 includes a CPU 211, a ROM 212, a RAM 213, I / Os 214 to 216, and a ram clear switch 217.

  Based on the program stored in the ROM 212, the CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses. The ROM 212 stores various programs for executing basic processing associated with the progress of game content, a jackpot value used for jackpot determination, and the like. The RAM 213 functions as a data work area when the CPU 211 performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, in the case of a gaming machine in which the jackpot probability is set to 1/307, the CPU 211 counts up by +1 with a numerical value from 0 to 306 for one loop while the gaming machine is activated. The CPU 211 starts counting up from the time of power supply to the main control unit 210, and after counting for one loop, counts for the next one loop. The RAM 213 functions as a counter for obtaining such a jackpot determination random number.

  When the game ball fired by the launching unit wins the start winning opening 105 (hereinafter referred to as “start winning”), the CPU 211 acquires the count value at the time of starting winning as a jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination random number varies depending on the timing of winning the start. Specifically, for example, in the case of a gaming machine in which the jackpot probability is set, the CPU 211 uses a value counted at the time of starting winning from a group of numbers including integers from 0 to 306 for jackpot determination. Get as a random number. If it is said example, the numerical value in the numerical group comprised by the integer from 0-306 will be acquired as a random number for jackpot determination.

  Each time the CPU 211 acquires the jackpot determination random number, the CPU 211 compares the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot value stored in the ROM 212 to perform a jackpot determination. Specifically, the CPU 211 determines, for example, whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value, and determines that the match is a jackpot.

  The I / O 214 inputs the signal output from the start switch (start SW) 251 and the signal output from the gate switch (gate SW) 252 to the CPU 211. The start SW 251 and the gate SW 252 can be realized by a proximity sensor, for example. In this case, the start SW 251 and the gate SW 252 output a signal indicating an ON state at a timing when the game ball approaches the switches 251 and 252.

  The CPU 211 monitors the outputs of the start SW 251 and the gate SW 252 every certain time (for example, 4 msec). In the gaming machine, for example, when a game ball passes through the start winning opening 105, the output from the start SW 251 is continuously turned on twice or more. The CPU 211 determines that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 105 (started winning) when the output from the start SW 251 is continuously turned on twice or more.

  Further, the I / O 214 inputs an output signal from the big prize opening switch (large prize opening SW) 253 to the CPU 211. The special prize opening SW253 can be realized by a proximity sensor, for example. The CPU 211 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 109 based on the output signal from the big prize opening SW253. Further, when the CPU 211 receives that the game ball has won the grand prize opening 109, it outputs a prize ball control signal to the prize ball control unit (not shown).

  When the prize ball control unit receives the prize ball control signal from the main control unit 210, each prize port (starting prize port 105, ordinary prize port 107, big prize) is given to the payout unit connected to the prize ball control unit. Control is performed to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won in the mouth 109). The prize ball control unit outputs data to the CPU that executes the prize ball control process, the RAM that functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the CPU, and the main control unit 210 and a payout unit (not shown). It is configured with I / O and the like. The prize ball control unit is not shown.

  The payout unit communicates with a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls, and includes a motor that is driven when the game balls are paid out. The payout unit pays out game balls for the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game balls by adjusting the driving time (driving amount) of the motor. The prize ball control unit performs control to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning game ball by driving and controlling the motor.

  The CPU 211 outputs an open / close signal of the big prize opening solenoid 254 to the big prize opening solenoid 254 via the I / O 214 when a big hit occurs. Further, the CPU 211 controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening solenoid 254 so that the big prize opening 109 is opened for a certain period when a big hit occurs. Further, the CPU 211 controls the opening / closing of the big winning opening solenoid 254 so that the opening of the big winning opening 109 is repeated a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds) when a big hit occurs.

  The I / O 214 inputs an output signal from the normal winning opening switch (normal winning opening SW) 255 and 256 to the CPU 211. The normal winning openings SW255, 256 can be realized by a proximity sensor, for example. The CPU 211 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 107 based on the output signals from the normal winning ports SW 255 and 256. Further, when the CPU 211 receives that the game ball has won the normal winning slot 107, it outputs a prize ball control signal to the above-described prize ball control unit.

  The I / O 214 inputs an output signal from the pseudosphere detection sensor 257 to the CPU 211. The pseudo sphere detection sensor 257 is provided on the moving path of the pseudo sphere thrown into the effect area (see FIG. 6A), and is output according to the presence or absence of the pseudo sphere passing into the effect area. Changes. Based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere detection sensor 257, the CPU 211 detects that a pseudo sphere has been inserted into the effect area. Whether or not a pseudo sphere is inserted into the effect area by the pseudo sphere detection sensor 257 is the same as the method for determining whether or not the game ball is started and won by the start SW 251, and thus description thereof is omitted. The pseudo sphere will be described later.

  The I / O 215 inputs an output signal from the ram clear switch 217 to the CPU 211. The ram clear switch 217 outputs a signal indicating an ON state when being pressed. The ram clear switch 217 outputs a signal indicating an off state (or stops outputting the signal) when the pressing operation is released. The ram clear switch 217 is provided, for example, on the main board, and the operation signal by operating the ram clear switch 217 is directly input to the main control unit 210 so that the ram clear signal cannot be input from the outside of the gaming machine. be able to.

  For example, when power is supplied by operating a power switch (not shown) or the like, the CPU 211 initializes game information of the game when a signal indicating an on state is output from the ram clear switch 217. (Lamb clear). At the time of ram clear, the CPU 211 sets, for example, an initial value random number or initial value data stored in the RWM area to 0 (zero).

  The CPU 211 generates control signals according to various output signals received from the start SW 251, the gate SW 252, the big prize opening SW 253, and the normal prize opening SW 255, 256, and the produced control signal is output via the I / O 216. To 220. Further, the CPU 211 generates a control signal corresponding to the power supply state and the output signal from the ram clear switch 217, and outputs the generated control signal to the effect control unit 220 via the I / O 216.

  The effect control unit 220 controls the effect of the gaming machine based on the control signal output from the main control unit 210. In this embodiment, the effect control unit 220 functions as an effect control board. The effect control unit 220 includes a CPU 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, and I / Os 224 to 226.

  The CPU 221 executes an effect process for producing game contents based on a control signal from the main control unit 210 and a program stored in the ROM 222 via the I / O 224. The ROM 222 stores various programs related to the execution of the rendering process and various image data displayed by the display device 104a in the rendering unit 104. Various image data includes a background image, a design image, a character image, and the like. The RAM 223 functions as a data work area when the CPU 221 performs arithmetic processing.

  CPU221 reads the program memorize | stored in ROM222, for example, and performs various image processes, such as a background image display process, a design image display / variation process, and a character image display process. In addition, when executing various image processing, the CPU 221 reads out necessary image data from the ROM 222 as appropriate, and outputs the read image data to the display device 104a via the I / O 225. Here, the CPU 221 specifically, for example, a design that produces a game content until winning a prize, a reach (a state in which two of the three symbols are arranged), a design that produces a game content at the time of a big hit, etc. The image data representing is output.

  The rendering unit 104 writes the image data received from the rendering control unit 220 in a VRAM or the like included in the rendering control unit 220. When the image data is written into the VRAM included in the effect control unit 220, the effect unit 104 processes the image data so that the pattern image and the character image can be seen in front of the background image.

  Specifically, for example, when the display position of the background image and the pattern image displayed on the display device 104a overlaps the same position in the display screen, the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method The symbol image is preferentially stored in a VRAM (not shown) or the like. Based on the image data written in the VRAM, the display device 104a displays an image in which the design image and the character image can be seen in front of the background image.

  The I / O 225 inputs the chance button operation signal from the above-described chance button 117 to the CPU 221. Further, the I / O 225 may input an operation signal from another button other than the chance button 117 such as the cross key 118 and the “ENTER” button to the CPU 221. The pseudo sphere detection sensor 257 described above may be connected to the I / O 225. In this case, the CPU 221 detects that a pseudo sphere has been inserted into the effect area based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere detection sensor 257.

  The CPU 221 is a control signal related to the control of the light emission operation of various light sources provided in the gaming machine such as the decoration LED 261, the glass frame lamp 262, and the side lamp 263 among various signals for performing the rendering process via the I / O 226. Is output to the lamp controller 230. In addition, the CPU 221 outputs a control signal related to audio output control from the lower bus SP 271 and the upper stereo speaker 272 to the audio control unit 240 among various signals for performing the rendering process. The CPU 221 outputs, through the I / O 226, a control signal related to the control of an accessory such as the effect agent 104b, among various signals for performing the effect process, to the accessory control unit.

  The lamp control unit 230 performs light emission control of light emitters such as the decoration LED 261, the glass frame lamp 262, and the side lamp 263 in the effect processing performed by the effect control unit 220. The lamp control unit 230 includes a CPU 231, a ROM 232, a RAM 233, and I / Os 234 and 235.

  The CPU 231 reads a program stored in the ROM 232 based on the control signal from the effect control unit 220 input by the I / O 234. The CPU 231 executes the read program to control light emission / extinction of light emitters such as the decoration LED 261, the glass frame lamp 262, and the side lamp 263 by the control signal output from the I / O 235. The RAM 233 functions as a data work area when the CPU 231 performs arithmetic processing, and necessary data is written when the CPU 231 turns on / off the light emitter.

  The sound control unit 240 performs sound output processing related to sound output among the effect processing performed by the effect control unit 220. The voice control unit 240 includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, and I / Os 244 and 245. CPU241 reads the program memorize | stored in ROM242 based on the control signal from the presentation control part 220 input by I / O244, performs an audio | voice output process, and produces | generates an audio | voice signal. The RAM 243 functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the CPU 241 during the voice output process, and necessary data is written in the voice output process by the CPU 241 as appropriate.

  In the audio output process, the CPU 241 generates an audio signal including BGM used for production, character dialogue, sound effects, and the like. The CPU 241 outputs the generated audio signal to the lower bus SP 271 and the upper stereo speaker 272 via the I / O 245. The lower bus SP 271 and the upper stereo speaker 272 include a voice coil (not shown), and outputs a sound by applying an electric signal according to the sound signal output from the sound control unit 240 to the voice coil. .

  Of the effect processing performed by the effect control unit 220, the accessory control unit 280 performs drive control processing related to various effect characters including the effect character 140a. The accessory control unit 280 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, and I / Os 284 and 285. The CPU 281 reads a program stored in the ROM 282 based on the control signal from the effect control unit 220 input by the I / O 284, performs drive control processing, and operates various effect agents including the effect agent 140a. The motor 286, the solenoid 287, and the like are driven and controlled. The RAM 283 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 241 during the audio output process, and necessary data is written appropriately during the audio output process by the CPU 281.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the main control unit 210, the production control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280 having the above-described configuration are different printed boards. (Main board, sub board, lamp control board, voice control board, and accessory control board). The main control unit 210, the effect control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280 are not limited to being provided on different boards. For example, some or all of the control units may be provided on the same printed circuit board, such as providing the effect control unit 220, the lamp control unit 230, the voice control unit 240, and the accessory control unit 280. Is possible.

(Basic operation of gaming machines)
The gaming machine having the above-described configuration performs a predetermined operation depending on whether the game ball fired by the launching unit wins the start winning port 105, the winning gate 106, or the normal winning port 107. When the game ball launched by the launching unit wins the winning gate 106, for example, the gaming machine opens the start winning opening 105 for a predetermined time. In addition, in the gaming machine, when the game ball fired by the launching unit wins, for example, one of the plurality of normal winning holes 107, the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning Pay out the game balls.

  Further, in the gaming machine, when the game ball launched by the launching unit wins the start winning opening 105, for example, the gaming machine acquires a jackpot determination random number as a numerical value for jackpot determination. Then, the gaming machine determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined numerical value (jackpot value). The gaming machine sets the lost state when the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot value, and executes the lost effect in the effect unit 104.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine sets the jackpot state when the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value, and executes the jackpot effect in the rendering unit 104. In addition, when the gaming machine is in a big hit state, the big winning opening 109 is opened for a certain period. The gaming machine repeats the opening of the special winning opening 109 for a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds), and pays out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won in the meantime.

  The gaming machine uses a predetermined moving member for various effects (losing effect or jackpot effect) in the effect unit 104. The predetermined moving member is not a virtual object displayed on the display screen of the display device 104a, but may be an object that exists in space with a mass or a specific shape. That is, the gaming machine performs an effect using a virtual object or space displayed on the display screen of the display device 104a and an object existing in the space with a mass or a specific shape.

  The predetermined moving member is not particularly limited as long as the predetermined moving member is an object that can move along the moving path constituted by the effect actor 104b, but can move in the moving path from above to below by its own weight. It is preferably an object. In this embodiment, a pseudo sphere is used as the predetermined moving member.

  The pseudo ball is the same real ball as the game ball used for the game in the gaming machine, but is not involved in the progress of the game (decision of winning or losing). Specifically, the pseudo ball is, for example, a game ball used for a game such that a game ball before the game is confirmed and collected at the collection port 108 or a route different from the game ball used for the game is used. The same so-called real ball as the game ball that circulates in the isolated route is used. The pseudo sphere is guided only in a predetermined route provided on the front side (player side) of the display device 104a by the effect actor 104b provided in the effect unit 104 during various effects.

  The gaming machine includes a pseudo sphere holding mechanism that holds the pseudo sphere and inserts the held pseudo sphere into the effect area. The pseudo-sphere holding mechanism is provided on the upper side of the display screen in the display device 104a and on the back surface of the game board 101, and is provided in the effect area according to the operation of the motor 286 that is driven and controlled by the accessory control unit 280. Insert a pseudo sphere. The pseudo sphere detection sensor 257 is provided on a path through which a pseudo sphere thrown into the effect area by the pseudo sphere holding mechanism passes. Illustration of the pseudo-sphere holding mechanism is omitted.

(Structure of the director 104b)
Next, the configuration of the production actor 104b in the production unit 104 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the effect actor 104b in the effect section 104. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the effect area in the effect part 104 is divided into a change start area 310, a first notice section area 320, a second notice section area 330, and a result confirmation area 340. The director 104b is provided in each of the change start area 310, the first notice section area 320, the second notice section area 330, and the result confirmation area 340, and each of the areas 310, 320, 330, and 340 is provided. Are connected so that the pseudo spheres can be successively moved.

  Among the effect actors 104b, the effect actor 311 provided in the change start area 310 constitutes a route for inserting a pseudo sphere into the effect area. A director (bridge) 321 provided in the first notice section area 320 is a bridge inclined so that a pseudo sphere rolls from the change start area 310 side to the second notice section area 330 side. A path connecting 310 and the second notice interval area 330 is configured.

  The director 311 and the bridge 321 may be formed using a transparent plastic material or the like. Accordingly, the pseudosphere can be moved in the effect area without greatly impairing the visibility of the image displayed by the display device 104a provided on the back side.

  The bridge 321 is provided with claws 322 and 323 that protrude to a position where the rolling of the pseudo sphere is stopped. The claws 322 and 323 are provided to be displaceable between a projecting position where the rolling of the pseudo sphere is stopped and a retracted position where the pseudo sphere is retracted from the bridge 321. In addition, the claws 322 and 323 are selectively positioned at either the protruding position or the retracted position in response to the driving force of the motor 286 that is driven and controlled by the accessory control unit 280.

  The claws 322 and 323 are provided at two locations on the moving path formed by the bridge 321 and are independently displaced to the protruding position or the retracted position. The claws 322 and 323 positioned at the protruding positions stop the pseudo spheres that have rolled on the bridge 321 and stop the rolling of the pseudo spheres. When the claws 322 and 323 that stop rolling of the pseudo sphere are displaced to the retracted position, the pseudo sphere rolls again on the bridge 321 from the fluctuation start area 310 side to the second notice section area 330 side.

  The bridge 321 is provided with guard members 322a and 323a that cover the claws 322 and 323 from the player side. The guard members 322a and 323a are made of an opaque material, and make it difficult to visually recognize the movement of the claws 322 and 323 from the player side. The guard members 322a and 323a may be formed using the same transparent plastic material as the bridge 321. In this case, it is preferable that the movement of the claws 322 and 323 is not visually recognized from the player side by painting the bridge or sticking a seal.

  Protrusions 324 and 325 are provided above the claws 322 and 323. The protrusions 324 and 325 do not contact the pseudo sphere rolling on the bridge 321, and are provided at positions where the distance between the tips of the claws 322 and 323 positioned at the protruding position is less than the diameter of the pseudo sphere. Yes. This prevents the pseudo sphere rolling on the bridge 321 from continuing to roll over the claws 322 and 323 positioned at the protruding position, and when the claws 322 and 323 are positioned at the protruding position. The pseudo sphere can be reliably stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323.

  If the pseudo sphere cannot be reliably stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323, for example, the display device 104a performs an effect of displaying an image for stopping the pseudo sphere, but the motion of the pseudo sphere is the content of the effect. The production itself is spoiled. If the pseudo sphere cannot be reliably stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323, it will not be formed as an effect, but in this embodiment, the pseudo ball is simulated when the claws 322 and 323 are positioned at the protruding positions. Since the sphere can be surely stopped at the positions of the claws 322 and 323, the effect image displayed by the display device 104a and the movement of the pseudo sphere can be linked, and the effect can be effectively performed.

  The bridge 321 includes a branch bridge 321a. The branch bridge 321a is provided on the second notice section area 330 side than the claw 323 provided on the second notice section area 330 side, and guide position for guiding the pseudosphere to the second notice section area 330 is provided. And the pseudo sphere are provided so as to be displaceable between a discharge position where the pseudosphere is discharged from the first notice zone area 320. The branch bridge 321a may be formed using a transparent plastic material or the like.

  The branch bridge 321a is provided in a rotatable state so that a free end portion located on the claw 323 side is displaced around a rotation shaft fixed to the gaming machine. The branch bridge 321 a rotates to form an opening in the bridge 321, and a pseudo sphere is dropped from the opening to prevent the rolled pseudo sphere from moving to the second notice section area 330.

  The branch bridge 321a is biased so as to be always positioned at the guide position in a state where the weight of the pseudo sphere is not applied, for example, by adjusting the position of the center of gravity. The position of the center of gravity is adjusted so that an urging force that rotates the branch bridge 321a is applied to the free end of the branch bridge 321a when a force greater than the weight of the pseudosphere is applied.

  A branch claw (not shown) that supports the free end of the branch bridge 321a is engaged with the free end of the branch bridge 321a. The branch claw is provided on the main body side of the bridge 321 and allows the rotation stop position to engage the free end of the branch bridge 321a and the rotation of the branch bridge 321a so that the branch bridge 321a does not rotate. It is provided so as to be displaceable at a rotation allowable position. In a state where the branch claw is positioned at the rotation stop position, the pseudo sphere rolls on the branch bridge 321a and reaches the second notice section area 330.

  When the pseudo sphere rolls in a state where the branch claw is positioned at the rotation allowable position, the branch bridge 321a rotates around the fixed one end by the dead weight of the pseudo sphere. As a result, the pseudo sphere is discharged from the first notice section area 320 and reaches the result confirmation area 340 without passing through the second notice section area 330. The pseudo sphere that has reached the result determination area 340 without passing through the second notice section area 330 is discharged from the pseudo sphere collection port (not shown) to the outside of the rendering unit 104.

  The branch bridge 321a is preferably provided so that the upstream side is opened in the side where the pseudo sphere rolls, that is, in the traveling direction of the pseudo sphere. As a result, the branch bridge 321a starts to rotate from the time when the pseudo sphere rides on the branch bridge 321a, and has an inclination opposite to the direction in which the pseudo sphere rolls. The ball can be reliably discharged from the movement path.

  The effect actor 331 provided in the second notice section area 330 constitutes a route in which the pseudo sphere that has rolled through the branch bridge 321a rolls (drops) from the upper side to the lower side. The director 331 configures a spiral path so that the pseudo sphere rolls (falls) while drawing a spiral trajectory. The director 331 is formed using a transparent plastic material or the like. The pseudo sphere that has entered the second notice interval area 330 falls along the spiral path by its own weight and reaches the branch box 332.

  The branch box 332 distributes the pseudo spheres that have fallen along the spiral path to the tray 333 or the others. The branch box 332 includes a pendulum 332b that is provided below the spiral path and is rotatable about a fulcrum 332a. The pendulum 332b rotates in a predetermined direction in response to a driving force of a motor or a solenoid that is driven and controlled by the accessory control unit.

  4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams illustrating the structure of the branch box 332. FIG. 4A shows a state of each part constituting the branch box 332 viewed from an oblique direction, and FIG. 4B shows a state of a part of the branch box 332 viewed from an oblique direction. In FIGS. 4A and 4B, the branch box 332 includes a cover 410 for blocking the visual recognition of the pendulum 332b from the player side.

  The cover 410 is provided at a position that does not contact the pendulum 332b. The cover 410 is formed using an opaque plastic material or the like. By providing the cover 410, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize the movement of the pendulum 332b in the branch box 332 and to make it difficult to predict the development of the effect in advance. The cover 410 may be formed using the same transparent plastic material as the bridge 321. In this case, it is difficult to visually recognize the movement of the pendulum 332b from the player side by painting or sticking a seal on the bridge. It is preferable to do.

  5A, 5B, and 5C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the operation of the pendulum 332b. 5A shows a state in which the pendulum 332b is at the reference position, FIG. 5B shows a state in which the pendulum 332b is operated during the loss effect, and FIG. 5-3 shows a state in which the pendulum 332b is operated during the jackpot effect. Is shown.

  5-1, FIG. 5-2, and FIG. 5-3, the pendulum 332b is positioned at the reference position in a state of waiting for a game or during a non-production, depending on the determination result at the time of starting winning. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Specifically, the pendulum 332b rotates counterclockwise around the fulcrum 332a in the case of a loss effect, and rotates clockwise around the fulcrum 332a in the case of a big hit effect.

  In this embodiment, when the pendulum 332b rotates in the clockwise direction, the pseudo spheres F that have fallen down the spiral path can be distributed to the receiving tray 333. Further, in this embodiment, when the pendulum 332b rotates counterclockwise, the pseudo spheres F that have fallen down the spiral path are distributed outside the tray 333.

  The pseudo spheres F distributed to the outside of the tray 333 are discharged from the pseudo sphere collection port to the outside of the rendering unit 104. The tray 333 is inclined so as to become higher toward the pendulum 332b, and the pseudosphere F discharged to the tray 333 stops at the lower end of the tray 333.

  A director (lift mechanism) 341 provided in the result determination area 340 constitutes a lift mechanism that moves the pseudosphere F discharged to the tray 333 to the V zone, and a director 342 provided in the result determination area 340. Constitutes a path for guiding the pseudosphere F to the V zone 343. The lift mechanisms 341 and 342 are formed using a transparent plastic material or the like. Accordingly, the pseudosphere can be moved in the effect area without greatly impairing the visibility of the image displayed by the display device 104a provided on the back side.

  Specifically, the lift mechanism 341 includes, for example, a gripping part 341a that grips the pseudosphere F discharged to the tray 333, a solenoid (not shown) that opens and closes the gripping part 341a, and an arm 341b that is connected to the gripping part 341a. And a motor (not shown) connected to the arm 341b. Further, the lift mechanism 341 grips the pseudo sphere F by opening and closing the grip portion 341 a at the position of the tray 333 by driving a solenoid, and moves the arm 341 b by driving the motor while gripping the pseudo sphere F. Thus, the pseudo sphere F moves from the receiving tray 333 to above the V zone 343.

  While the lift mechanism 341 moves from the tray 333 to above the V zone 343, the pseudo sphere F is dropped by opening the grip 341 a by driving a solenoid. When the grip portion 341 a is opened above the V zone 343, the pseudosphere F falls to the V zone 343. When the gripping part 341a is opened outside the V zone 343, the pseudo sphere F dropped from the gripping part 341a is discharged to the outside of the effecting part 104 through the pseudo sphere recovery port.

  The V zone 343 is provided with a V zone passage sensor (not shown) that detects that the pseudosphere F has passed through the V zone 343. When the pseudosphere F passes the V zone 343, the output of the V zone passage sensor is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (or a predetermined number of pulses). The number of times the ON state continues is appropriately determined within a predetermined range depending on the size of the pseudosphere F.

  The V zone passage sensor provided in the V zone 343 can also be used for detecting an abnormality that has occurred in the rendering unit 104. Specifically, the pseudo sphere F is clogged in the V zone 343 when the output of the V zone passage sensor provided in the V zone 343 is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (or a predetermined number of pulses). For example, it can be detected that an abnormality has occurred in the rendering unit 104.

  In a gaming machine, a display area (ie, an effect area) on a display screen is divided into an effect area above the bridge 321 by the bridge 321 (hereinafter referred to as “upper effect area”) and an effect area below the bridge 321 (hereinafter “lower side”). It is divided into “direction area”. In the gaming machine, images having different contents are displayed depending on the upper effect area and the lower effect area in various effects.

  6-1, FIG. 6-2, FIG. 6-3, FIG. 6-4, and FIG. 6-5 are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of effects in the upper effect area. In FIGS. 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-5, the lower effect area portion is omitted, and only the effect contents in the upper effect area are shown. FIGS. 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, and 7-4 are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of the effects in the entire effect area.

  6-1, FIG. 6-2, FIG. 6-3, FIG. 6-4, and FIG. 6-5, the gaming machine displays an image of content related to the movement of the pseudosphere F in the upper effect area. In addition, the gaming machine displays an image of content that produces whether or not the pseudo sphere F in the upper effect area reaches the lower effect area in the upper effect area. Specifically, the gaming machine displays an image of a character that performs an action on the pseudo sphere F in the upper effect area, for example, in accordance with the movement of the pseudo sphere F or the position of the pseudo sphere F.

  The upper production area overlaps the movement trajectory of the pseudosphere F rolling on the bridge 321. The gaming machine displays an image of a character performing an action on the pseudosphere F on or near the bridge 321 in the upper effect area in the upper effect area. In the upper effect area, for example, an effect image with the position of the bridge 321 as a reference position such as the ground is displayed.

  The pseudo-sphere detection sensor 257 shown in FIG. 6A is provided on the upstream side of the effect accessory 311 in the moving direction of the pseudo-sphere F. The pseudo sphere detection sensor 257 is preferably provided, for example, in the immediate vicinity of the effect actor 311 in the moving direction of the pseudo sphere F, thereby detecting that the pseudo sphere F has been reliably inserted into the effect actor 311. can do. The pseudo sphere detection sensor 257 may be provided at a position separated from the effect accessory 311 by a predetermined distance in the moving direction of the pseudo sphere F. Accordingly, it is possible to secure a processing time from when the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the effect area until a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display device 104a.

  7-1, FIG. 7-2, FIG. 7-3, and FIG. 7-4, the gaming machine displays an image of the content that produces whether it is a big hit or not in the lower effect area. In addition to the content related to the movement of the pseudo sphere F, the image of the content that produces whether or not the big hit may be an image irrelevant to the movement of the pseudo sphere F. In the lower effect area, an image over the entire lower effect area is displayed regardless of the position of the bridge 321. Thus, unlike the upper effect area, an effect unique to the lower effect area that is not affected by the contents of the effect in the upper effect area can be performed.

  The gaming machine synchronizes the movement of the pseudosphere F in the effect area and the effect content using the display screen in the display device 104a in various effects such as a lose effect and a jackpot effect. The movement of the pseudo sphere F in the effect area is adjusted by controlling the timing at which the pseudo sphere F starts moving.

  Specifically, the gaming machine controls the timing at which the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the production area, the operation of the claws 322 and 323, the operation of the branch claw, the operation of the pendulum 332b or the operation of the lift mechanism 341, and the timing of each operation. By doing so, the timing at which the pseudosphere F starts to move is controlled. Then, the contents and display timing of the display screen in the display device 104a are adjusted in accordance with the timing when the pseudosphere F starts moving.

  The timing at which the pseudo sphere F is thrown into the effect area can be controlled by adjusting the operation timing of the motor 286 that is driven and controlled when the pseudo sphere F is thrown into the effect area. The operation of the claws 322 and 323 and the operation of the branch claws can be controlled by adjusting the operation timing of the motor 286 that changes the positions of the claws 322 and 323 and the claws that permit / limit the rotation of the branch claws. .

  The operation of the pendulum 332b can be controlled by adjusting the driving direction and driving timing of the motor 286 that rotates the pendulum 332b, and adjusting the rotating direction of the pendulum 332b and the timing of rotating the pendulum 332b. The operation of the lift mechanism 341 can be controlled by adjusting the operation timing of the solenoid 287 that opens and closes the grip portion 341a, or by adjusting the position of the arm 341b by controlling the drive of the motor 286.

  Specifically, for example, when the main control unit 210 detects that the pseudo sphere F is inserted into the effect area, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 210 detects a symbol variation start signal based on the output signal from the pseudo sphere detection sensor 257. Is output to the effect control unit 220. When the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 receives the symbol variation start signal based on the output signal from the pseudosphere detection sensor 257, the CPU 221 receives the symbol variation start signal based on various data such as a program stored in the ROM 222. After a predetermined time has elapsed, a control signal for driving the motor 286 for operating the claws 322, 323, etc. is output to the accessory control unit 280. As a result, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the signal variation start signal was received, the accessory control unit 280 that received the control signal drives the motor 286 to operate the claws 322, 323, and the like.

  Further, upon receiving the symbol variation start signal based on the output signal from the pseudosphere detection sensor 257, the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 receives the symbol variation start signal based on various data such as a program stored in the ROM 222. After a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the image data, the image data temporarily stored in the RAM 223 (VRAM) is output to the display device 104a. Thus, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation start signal was received, the predetermined image is displayed on the display device 104a that has received the image data.

  When the pseudo sphere detection sensor 257 is connected to the I / O 225, when the symbol variation start signal based on the jackpot determination result is output from the CPU 211 of the main control unit 210, the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 holds the pseudo sphere holding A control signal for driving a motor 286 for inserting a pseudo sphere provided in the mechanism is output to the accessory control unit 280. In addition, when the CPU 221 of the effect control unit 220 in this case detects that the pseudosphere F has been inserted into the effect area based on the output signal from the pseudosphere detection sensor 257, the program stored in the ROM 222, etc. Based on various data, a control signal for driving the motor 286 for operating the claws 322, 323, etc. is output to the accessory control unit 280 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol variation start signal was received. Or the image data temporarily stored in the RAM 223 (VRAM) is output to the display device 104a. As a result, after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the symbol variation start signal, the claws 322, 323, etc. are operated by the motor 286 driven by the accessory control unit 280 that has received the control signal, or the image data is A predetermined image can be displayed on the received display device 104a.

  In this embodiment, for example, by performing the control as described above, the timing at which the pseudosphere F is stopped by the claws 322 and 323 and the display timing of the effect image displayed on the display device 104a are synchronized. Can do. The synchronization between the operation timing of the pendulum 332b and the lift mechanism 341 and the display timing of the effect image displayed on the display device 104a is displayed on the display device 104a and the timing at which the pseudosphere F is stopped by the claws 322 and 323. This can be performed in the same manner as the method of synchronizing with the display timing of the effect image. Description of the method of synchronizing the operation timing of the pendulum 332b and the lift mechanism 341 with the display timing of the effect image displayed on the display device 104a is omitted.

  The gaming machine starts the winning prize of the game ball fired by the launching unit, and after determining whether the game ball is lost or the big win is determined by the big hit determination, the pseudo ball F is thrown into the production area via the production bonus 311 . In other words, whether to perform a loss effect or a jackpot effect has already been determined when the pseudosphere F is inserted into the effect area.

(Lossing production part 1)
In the case of a loss effect, the gaming machine controls the motor 286 to position the claw 323 at the retracted position, and puts the pseudosphere F into the effect area in a state where the claw is positioned at the rotation allowable position. Thereby, the pseudo sphere F thrown into the effect area rolls to the branch bridge 321a at once, and when it reaches the branch bridge 321a, it falls by its own weight and is discharged from the first notice section area 320.

  At this time, in the display device 104a, for example, there is a door 611 at the position of the claw 322, and an image in which the entire bridge 321 including the branch bridge 321a is a road is displayed. As a result, it is possible to produce a losing effect as if the phantom sphere F was lost because it passed through the road without any event.

(Lossing production part 2)
Further, the game machine throws the pseudo sphere F into the effect area in the state where the claw 322 is positioned at the protruding position, for example, at the time of the loss effect. Thereby, the pseudo sphere F thrown into the effect area is temporarily stopped at the position of the claw 322 (see FIG. 6-2). At this time, in the display device 104a, for example, an image in which the pseudosphere F collides is displayed on the door 611 displayed at the position of the claw 322. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect that the rolling of the pseudo sphere F is stopped by the collision of the pseudo sphere F with the door 611.

  In this case, the gaming machine displays an image in which the character appears by opening the door on the display device 104a after displaying the image in which the pseudosphere F collides. Thereafter, the claw 322 is displaced to the retracted position with the claw 323 positioned at the protruding position, and the pseudosphere F is rolled at the timing when the pseudosphere F reaches the position of the claw 323 after the claw 322 is displaced to the retracted position. An image of the character 631 that suppresses the image is displayed. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect in which the rolling of the pseudo sphere F is suppressed by the character 631.

  Further, the claw 323 is displaced to the retracted position with the branch claw positioned at the rotation allowable position. As a result, the pseudo sphere F falls by its own weight when it reaches the branch bridge 321a and is discharged from the first notice zone area 320. At this time, in the display device 104a, the character 641 that suppresses the rolling of the pseudo sphere F at the timing when the pseudo sphere F reaches the branch bridge 321a after the claw 323 is displaced to the retracted position can suppress the rolling of the pseudo sphere F. Display missing images. As a result, it is possible to produce a loss effect such that the character is unable to suppress the rolling of the pseudo sphere F and the pseudo sphere F has fallen, resulting in a loss.

(Lossing production part 3)
Further, when the game machine produces a lost effect, for example, in the above-described lost effect, after the pseudosphere F is positioned at the position of the nail 323, the nail 323 is displaced to the retracted position with the branch nail positioned at the rotation stop position. You may make it make it. At this time, in the display device 104a, when the pseudo sphere F reaches the branch bridge 321a after the claw 323 is displaced to the retracted position, the character or the pseudo sphere F that bridges the position of the branch bridge 321a An image of the character 651 to be transported to the previous notice section area 330 is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to produce an effect as if the pseudosphere F has reached the second notice interval area 330 by the assistant sword of the character 651.

  Thereafter, the pendulum 332 b in the branch box 332 is rotated counterclockwise, and the pseudosphere F that has fallen down the spiral path is distributed outside the receiving tray 333. At this time, the display device 104a displays an image of the character 711 that fails while trying to open the branch box 332. As a result, it is possible to perform a loss effect as if the character was unable to open the branch box 332 and was lost.

(Lossing production part 4)
Further, the game machine opens the grip portion 341a and drops the pseudo sphere F during the loss effect, for example, while moving upward from the tray 333 to the V zone 343. At this time, the display device 104a displays a character 721 that pushes the pseudosphere F in the tray 333 toward the V zone 343, a character 722 that tries to push back the pseudosphere F against this character 721, and the like. Then, an image is displayed that is pushed by the character 722 on the side to be pushed back by the character 721 on the pushing side at the timing of opening the gripping portion 341a. As a result, it is possible to produce a loss effect such that the pseudosphere F is lost due to being obstructed by the character 722.

(Lost production, part 5)
In addition, when the game machine loses, for example, after passing over the V zone 343 from the tray 333, the gaming machine 341a is opened and the pseudosphere F is dropped. At this time, the display device 104a displays a character 731 or the like that tries to pull the pseudosphere F flying from the tray 333 beyond the V zone 343 back to the V zone 343, and at the timing of opening the grip portion 341a, the character 731 is displayed. Displays an image that stalls without catching up with the pseudosphere F. As a result, it is possible to produce a lost effect as if the character was unable to capture the pseudo sphere F that flew vigorously from the tray 333, resulting in a loss.

(Big jackpot production part 1)
When the big hit effect, the gaming machine, for example, throws the pseudo sphere F into the effect area in a state where the claw 322 is positioned at the protruding position. Thereafter, the claw 322 is displaced to the retracted position with the claw 323 positioned at the protruding position. Further, the claw 323 is displaced to the retracted position with the branch claw positioned at the rotation stop position. Up to this point, an image similar to the above-described lost effect is displayed on the display device 104a.

  In the case of the big hit effect, the pendulum 332b in the branch box 332 is then rotated clockwise to distribute the pseudo spheres F that have fallen down the spiral path to the receiving tray 333. At this time, the display device 104a displays a character 741 that opens the branch box 332, an image that opens the gate, and the like. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect as if the pseudo sphere F fell on the tray 333 because the character opened the branch box 332.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect that the character opens the branch box 332 and drops the pseudo sphere F on the receiving tray 333 is the first type gaming machine of the related art in which a big win comes when three specific symbols are arranged. 2 corresponds to a start portion of reach production representing a state in which two of the three symbols are aligned (that is, “reach state”).

  Next, the gaming machine at the time of the big hit effect performs an effect of holding the pseudo sphere F in the tray 333 by the grip portion 341 a and moving the pseudo sphere F from the tray 333 upward to the V zone 343. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of moving the pseudo sphere F from the tray 333 toward the upper side of the V zone 343 corresponds to the reach effect in the conventional first type gaming machine.

  Then, the gaming machine for the big hit effect opens the gripping portion 341a and drops the pseudo sphere F to the V zone 343 at the timing when the pseudo sphere F moves from the tray 333 to above the V zone 343. At this time, the display device 104a displays a character 721 that pushes the pseudosphere F in the tray 333 toward the V zone 343, a character 722 that tries to push back the pseudosphere F against this character, and the like. An image is displayed as if the character 721 on the side to be pushed pushes back the character 722 on the side to be pushed back at the timing when the gripping portion 341a is released.

  In this way, by moving the pseudo sphere F toward the V zone 343 while showing the player in advance the V zone 343 to which the pseudo sphere F should reach, and further performing an effect using the display device 104a on the back surface thereof, It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the jackpot and make the player excited and entertained.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, by performing the above-described effects, it is possible to perform a jackpot effect such that the character 721 wins the pseudo sphere F in the V zone 343. After the pseudo sphere F wins the V zone 343, an image that celebrates the winning is displayed on the display device 104a. In addition, the special winning opening 109 is opened a predetermined number of times for a certain period.

(Big jackpot production part 2)
Further, in the case of the big hit effect, for example, the gaming machine passes the upper part of the V zone 343 from the tray 333 and further passes the upper part of the V zone 343 and then pulls the holding part 341a back above the V zone 343. The pseudo sphere F may be dropped by opening 341a. At this time, the display device 104a displays a character 731 or the like that attempts to pull back the pseudosphere F flying from the tray 333 beyond the V zone 343 to the V zone 343, and the character 731 is simulated at the timing of pulling back the grip portion 341a. An image capturing the sphere F is displayed.

  In this way, in the gaming machine, by performing an effect of trying to pull the pseudo sphere F back to the V zone 343 when performing an effect equivalent to the reach effect in the conventional first type gaming machine, In addition to the easy-to-understand performance unique to the entity that simply falls downward, it is possible to make the phantom sphere F have a surprising movement that is different from the movement that the entity normally performs, and the player's expectation of jackpot Further improvement can be achieved. As a result, the player can be more excited and entertained.

  And the game machine in the case of a jackpot presentation displays the image which the character 731 puts the pseudosphere F in V zone 343 in the timing which open | releases the holding part 341a. As a result, it is possible to produce a jackpot effect as if the character 731 captured the pseudo sphere F that flew vigorously from the tray 333 and put it into the V zone 343, resulting in a big hit.

  The image displayed on the display device 104a before the pseudo sphere F that has moved from the tray 333 to the upper side of the V zone 343 wins the V zone 343 is not limited to the above two patterns. Various patterns of images can be displayed at the timing when F starts (restarts) movement.

  In the first type of gaming machine, the game ball fired by the launching unit wins a start, and it is determined whether the game is lost or the jackpot by the jackpot determination. For this reason, at the time of winning the start, the player cannot know whether it is a loss or a big hit, and can know whether it is a loss or a big win after the start winning effect.

  A player who plays a game on the first type of gaming machine enjoys the game by increasing his expectation and excitement in the production until it is determined whether the game is lost or a big hit. The first type of gaming machine can further enhance the player's expectation and excitement by focusing on the production until it is determined whether the game is a loss or a big hit.

  Specifically, the first type gaming machine can enhance the player's expectation and excitement by, for example, performing a reach effect before notifying the player of the jackpot confirmation. The first type of gaming machine is able to perform reach production because it is determined whether it is lost or a big hit before the production starts, and the player's expectation and excitement can be achieved by performing the reach production Can be increased.

  In the second type of gaming machine, whether the game ball launched by the launching unit has won a specific winning opening or not is determined to be lost or a big hit. For this reason, a player who plays a game on the second type of gaming machine is interested in whether or not the game ball enters a specific prize opening, follows the movement of the game ball and enters a specific prize opening. It is possible to enjoy the game by directly viewing whether or not.

  The second type of gaming machine can determine whether it is a loss or a big hit by directly observing the movement of the game ball, so that the contents of the game are easy to understand, for example, a beginner or an inexperienced game Even a player who is not familiar with the contents and rules of performance, such as a player, can immediately understand the contents of the game and enjoy the game.

  The gaming machine according to this embodiment is classified as a first type gaming machine because it is determined whether the game ball launched by the launching unit is lost or a big hit based on the jackpot determination based on the start winning prize. . In other words, because it is the first type of gaming machine, the contents of the production can be freely configured within a specified range such as within the time limit until the grand prize winning opening 109 is opened, and the contents can be tailored to reach production. This provides the advantage unique to the first type of gaming machine that the contents of the production can be expanded.

  In addition, since the gaming machine of this embodiment performs an effect based on whether or not the pseudo sphere F thrown into the effect area wins the V zone 343, for example, the contents and laws of the effect are well known. It is easy to understand even for non-players, and has the advantage of the second type of gaming machine that a wide range of players can enjoy regardless of the player's knowledge and experience.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment can perform an elaborate presentation using the display device 104a on the back side of the director 104b, so that it provides an easy-to-understand presentation similar to the second type gaming machine. On the other hand, by making the pseudo sphere F move differently from the movement (behavior) that the entity would normally take, an unexpected production can be performed, and the player's expectation and excitement can be enhanced.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment is surprisingly limited in the limited effect area by displaying different images in the upper effect area and the lower effect area that are separated by the bridge 321 provided in the effect area. Multiple types of performance can be performed. As a result, the contents of the production can be expanded and the user's expectation and excitement can be further enhanced.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is a gaming machine provided with a display screen that displays a predetermined effect content, and the pseudosphere F moves in front of the display device 104a provided with the display screen. Since different effect contents are displayed in the upper effect area and the lower effect area delimited by the bridge 321, the virtual space displayed on the display screen and the reality superimposed on the object are displayed. By moving the object (entity) to be moved and moving the place where the player's consciousness is concentrated together with the movement of the pseudo sphere F, the player can be distinguished from the player while performing a plurality of effects using the display screen in a limited area. It is possible to entertain a player with multiple performances without being conscious.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the content of the effect synchronized with the movement of the pseudo sphere F is displayed in the upper effect region which is the display region in which the pseudo sphere F moves in the display region. Therefore, by superimposing the virtual space displayed on the display screen and the pseudo sphere F that actually exists on the object, the player appeals to the sense that the player is unconscious about the substance of the pseudo sphere F, By using the movement of the pseudo sphere F to give continuity to a plurality of performances and letting the player unconsciously imagine the development of the performance, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the moving path constituted by the bridge 321 is a path in which the pseudo sphere F moves from the upper side to the lower side by its own weight. An effect using a pseudo sphere F without using a driving source such as a motor that moves against gravity, and an effect that increases the player's expectation while suppressing the power consumption in the gaming machine Can be done.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the pseudo sphere F is a spherical member, and therefore, the pseudo sphere F can be moved by its own weight with smoother and less resistance. An effect using the pseudo sphere F can be performed without using a driving source such as a motor, and an effect of increasing the player's expectation can be performed while suppressing power consumption in the gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of this embodiment, because it is characterized by performing an effect using a pseudo sphere F (game sphere not used in the game) formed with an appearance equivalent to the appearance of the game sphere, It is possible to provide a sense of unity between the actual game and the production performed in the production area, and to enhance the player's expectation without excessively highlighting only the production area.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the player can be used without increasing the player's sense of expectation, making effective use of the limited area, and making the player not particularly aware of multiple effects. As a result, it is possible to enhance the content of the production and to improve the production effect by the synergistic effect of the production using the substance and the production using the display screen. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's feeling of exaltation and euphoria, and to give the player a sense of satisfaction.

  Further, as described above, the gaming machine according to this embodiment is a gaming machine having a display screen for displaying a predetermined effect content, and a predetermined moving member such as a pseudosphere F moves on the front surface of the display screen. It is characterized by the fact that it has a moving route that makes it easy to understand by using the substance, while using the display screen, it is possible to produce an unexpected and surprising effect, and the display screen It is possible to give a sense of unity between the effect used and the effect using the substance.

  As a result, the player can be entertained without making the player specially conscious of multiple effects, so that the content of the effects can be enhanced, and the effect of using the substance and the effect of using the display screen The production effect can be improved. In addition, this can improve the game playability of the game and improve the player's happiness.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo sphere F is used as the predetermined moving member. However, a member other than the pseudo sphere F may be used as the predetermined moving member. The predetermined moving member may be, for example, a sphere other than a game ball or a polyhedron (such as a soccer ball) corresponding to the sphere. The predetermined moving member may be an elliptical sphere such as a rugby ball. Further, the predetermined moving member may be, for example, a cylindrical or polygonal column shaped object.

  Further, the predetermined moving member is not limited to one in which the predetermined moving member itself rolls, and may be an object formed of a material having a good sliding property with respect to the bridge 321, for example. The predetermined moving member may be, for example, an object such as a minicar provided with a freely rotating wheel or a figure provided with a slider at a position in contact with the bridge 321.

  The type of the object used as the predetermined moving member may change during the game. For example, real spheres (pseudo spheres) of different colors may be used as predetermined moving members, and real spheres of corresponding colors may be thrown into the movement path according to the progress of the game. Specifically, for example, in a normal reach production, a silver real ball (the same as the game ball used in the game) is inserted, and a red real ball in the production showing that there is a high probability of a big hit with probability fluctuation The moving member to be used may be changed depending on the contents of the production such as putting

  Specifically, for example, when a fish figure provided with a slider at a position in contact with the bridge 321 is used as a predetermined moving member, a small fish figure such as a tropical fish is inserted in a normal reach production, and the probability variation is changed. In the production that shows that there is a high probability of a big hit with, you can produce a large fish figure such as a shark.

  This ensures that there is a change in the production content, such as a change to a reach production that has a high probability of shifting from a normal reach production to a jackpot production with a probability change (a fierce Aarchi production). It is possible to further improve the player's expectation and excitement.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is useful for a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a gaming machine that produces an effect using a display screen such as a liquid crystal display.

It is a front view which shows an example of the game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the production | presentation actor in a production | presentation part. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the structure of a branch box. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the structure of a branch box. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows operation | movement of a pendulum. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows operation | movement of a pendulum. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows operation | movement of a pendulum. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the production content in an upper production area. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the production contents in an upper production area. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the production content in an upper production area. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the production contents in an upper production area. It is explanatory drawing (the 5) which shows the production contents in an upper production area. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the production content in the production area whole. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the production contents in the whole production area. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the production content in the production area whole. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the production content in the whole production area.

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104 Director 104a Display device 104b Director 321 Director (bridge)
321a Director (Branch Bridge)
331 Directional character 332 Branch box 332a Support point 332b Pendulum 333 Sampling pan 341 Directional character (lift mechanism)
341a Grasping part 341b Arm 343 V zone 410 Cover F Pseudosphere

Claims (6)

A gaming machine having a display screen for displaying predetermined production contents,
A moving path along which a predetermined moving member moves in front of the display screen;
Display control means for controlling the display screen to display different contents of production for each display area divided by all or part of the movement route;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The display control means displays effect contents synchronized with the movement of the predetermined moving member in a display area in which the predetermined moving member moves in the display area. Game machines.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving path is a path in which the predetermined moving member moves from above to below due to its own weight.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined moving member is a spherical member.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the spherical member is formed with an appearance equivalent to at least an appearance of a game ball. A gaming machine having a display screen for displaying predetermined production contents,
A gaming machine comprising a moving path along which a predetermined moving member moves in front of a display screen.

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