JP2012210342A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for appropriately outputting game information to devices outside the game machine.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a game board storing frame openably and closably supported on the front side of an installation frame installed on installation facilities for a bank of game machines through hinges, and storing a game board defining a game area; and a control device for creating game information output to an external devices based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. The game board storing frame includes an information transmitting section for transmitting game information created by the control device to an information output section provided on the installation frame, and having a wire connected thereto and outputting the game information to the external device. The information transmitting section has transmission elements for transmitting the game information to reception elements of the information output section which are provided on the axis of the hinge, and the transmission elements are provided on the axis of the hinge to be aligned with the reception elements.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can output gaming information of a gaming machine to an external device.

  In a conventional gaming machine, such as a pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device based on the fact that a game ball launched into a gaming area formed on the front surface of the gaming board wins a starting winning opening (start winning prize). A special game state in which a variable display game with varying symbols (symbols, symbols, etc.) is executed, and when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode, a large number of prize balls are paid out to the player It is common to generate a (big hit state).

  In such a gaming machine, a game board storage frame (inner frame) for detachably storing the game board is pivotally attached to the front surface of the installation frame (outer frame, main body frame) via a hinge so as to be opened and closed. . An external output terminal board for outputting game information corresponding to the state of the gaming machine to a device (such as a hall computer) outside the gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the gaming board storage frame (Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2010-158564 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the connection wiring for outputting game information to a device outside the gaming machine has an output terminal of an external output terminal board disposed in the gaming board storage frame. Connected to. Therefore, when the game board storage frame is opened during maintenance of the gaming machine, the connection wiring is pulled out of the output terminal, or when the game board storage frame is closed, the connection wiring is connected to the installation frame and the game board. There is a possibility that the game information may not be output properly to a device outside the gaming machine because a situation may occur in which it is sandwiched between the storage frame and the wire is disconnected.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately outputting gaming information to a device outside the gaming machine (for example, a hall computer, a platform sand, etc.).

  The present invention is a game board storage frame that can be freely opened and closed via a hinge on the front surface of a frame-shaped installation frame installed in an island facility and can store a game board in which a game area is defined, And a control device capable of generating game information to be output to an external device based on establishment of a predetermined condition, wherein the game board storage frame is provided in the installation frame and is played by the external device. An information transmission unit that transmits game information generated by the control device to an information output unit to which wiring for outputting information is connected, and the information transmission unit is provided on an axis of the hinge A transmitting element capable of transmitting game information to the receiving element of the information output unit is provided, and the transmitting element is provided side by side on the axis of the receiving element and the hinge.

  According to the present invention, since the information output unit is provided in the installation frame, the wiring for outputting game information to the external device is not pulled or disconnected by opening / closing the game board storage frame. Since the transmitting element and the receiving element are provided on the hinge axis, the transmitting element can transmit game information to the receiving element regardless of the open / close state of the game board storage frame. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately output game information to an external device without any problems.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention is provided. It is a front perspective exploded view of a front frame and a main body frame provided in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a back perspective exploded view of the information output part of the external information terminal board of an embodiment of the invention. It is a front perspective enlarged view of the information output part of the external information terminal board of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front perspective exploded view of an information transmission part of an external information terminal board of an embodiment of the invention. It is the front perspective enlarged view of the information transmission part of the external information terminal board of embodiment of this invention. It is a horizontal direction sectional view of the external information terminal board of an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure explaining the game signal transmitted in the external information terminal board of embodiment of this invention. It is a front perspective view of the glass frame with which the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention is provided. It is a front perspective exploded view of the glass frame display unit of an embodiment of the invention. It is an enlarged view of the indicator attachment part and motor attachment part with which the unit base member of embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a figure explaining attachment of the inner side lens member to the indicator frame member of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining attachment of the outside lens member to the indicator frame member of an embodiment of the invention. 1 is an overall view of a glass frame display unit excluding a cover member and an LED lens member according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the attachment and movable method of a display frame member and an outside lens member of an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure explaining attachment of the lens member for LED of an embodiment of the invention. It is sectional drawing of the glass frame display unit before the frame indicator movement of embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the glass frame display unit after the frame indicator movement of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half of the main process of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the jackpot symbol information table of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure fluctuation start process 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the change start information setting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of the special figure display middle process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the special figure display process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 2 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 3 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit end setting process 4 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the external information edit process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port signal edit process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st main process performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 2nd main process performed by the microcomputer for video control of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the customer waiting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prior effect setting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a table which shows the holding | maintenance storage area of the special figure fluctuation display game of embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the prior notification distribution table of the embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the screen display displayed on the production | presentation display area of the frame indicator of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the appeal display area of the frame display before the movement of an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure explaining the appeal display area of the frame indicator after movement of an embodiment of the invention. It is an example of the screen transition in the prefetch effect in the case where the advance reservation of the embodiment of the present invention is a pattern without a prior notification effect. It is an example of the screen transition in the prefetch effect in the case where the advance reservation of the embodiment of the present invention is a pattern with a prior notification effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, the front-rear and left-right directions are directions viewed from the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame that is attached to a frame-like main body frame (outer frame, installation frame) 2 fixed to the island facility via a hinge 4 so that one side portion thereof can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame includes a front frame (game board storage frame, inner frame) 3 and a glass frame (front frame) 18.

  The front frame 3 is integrally formed with a game board storage portion 305 (see FIG. 4) that serves as a storage frame for detachably storing the game board 10 (see FIG. 3) having the game area 10a. The game board 10 is stowed from the front with respect to the game board storage part 305. Further, a glass frame 18 having a cover glass (transparent member) 18 a that covers the front surface of the game board 10 is attached to the front frame 3. The front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 18 can be opened to access the game area 10a (see FIG. 3) of the game board 10. Further, by opening the front frame 3 in a state where the glass frame 18 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 500 (see FIG. 21) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 10.

  A decorative member 9 that emits decorative light is provided around the cover glass 18 a of the glass frame 18. Inside the decoration member 9, a frame decoration device 181 (see FIG. 22) constituted by a lamp, an LED, or the like is provided. By causing the frame decoration device 181 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode, the decorative member 9 emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode.

  An illumination unit 11 is provided in the upper center portion of the glass frame 18. Inside the illumination unit 11, light emitting members such as LEDs and lamps are provided.

  A first movable illumination 13 is provided on the left side of the illumination unit 11 and a second movable illumination 14 is provided on the right side. The 1st movable illumination 13 and the 2nd movable illumination 14 are arrange | positioned above the upper speaker 30a. The first movable illumination 13 and the second movable illumination 14 are each provided with an illumination drive motor (a frame effect device 182 (see FIG. 22)) in addition to an illumination member such as an LED. It is controlled to operate (for example, rotate).

  Further, a glass frame display unit 800 is provided on the right side of the glass frame 18 so as to protrude forward from the frame surface. Inside the glass frame display unit 800, a movable frame display 805 (see FIG. 12) and the like are provided. Here, the frame display 805 is a transmissive display having a surface emitting display surface on at least one of the front and back sides. Details of the glass frame display unit 800 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker 30 that emits sound (such as sound effects, warning sounds, and notification sounds). The speaker 30 includes an upper speaker 30a and a lower speaker 30b. The upper speaker 30a is disposed above the glass frame 18, and the lower speaker 30b is disposed below the upper plate 21, which will be described later.

  On the right side of the first movable illumination 13, a state notification LED 29 for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is further output from the speaker 30.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The cheating is, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch (SW) 39a (see FIG. 21) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch (SW) 39b (see FIG. 21). Also, the act of opening the open / close frame illegally is also included in the illegal act. At this time, it is detected by the frame opening sensor switch (front frame opening detection switch 3b, glass frame opening detection switch 18b, see FIG. 21) that the opening and closing frames of the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are opened during business hours. . When an illegal act as described above is detected, an abnormality is notified by the status notification LED 29, the speaker 30, or the like.

  Below the cover glass 18a of the glass frame 18, an upper plate unit including an upper plate 21 and the like is provided. The upper plate 21 supplies a game ball (game medium) to the hit ball launch unit 240 (see FIG. 4). A game ball is supplied to the upper plate 21 from the ball storage unit 593 (see FIG. 2) through the payout ball outlet 21a. Further, the upper plate unit includes an upper plate cover unit 20 having an effect button 61.

  Furthermore, the fixed panel 22 that is positioned below the glass frame 18 and fixed to the front frame 3 is provided with a lower plate 23, an operation unit (operation handle) 24 of a hitting ball launch unit 240 (see FIG. 4), and the like. When the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching unit 240 launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 10a of the game board 10 (see FIG. 3).

  The lower tray 23 is provided with a lower tray ball removing mechanism 16 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 23. A lock unit (key) 25 for locking the glass frame 18 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3.

  In addition, an effect button 61 (operation means) and a selection button 62 (operation means) for receiving an operation input from the player are provided on the front side of the upper plate 21 in the upper plate unit. By operating the effect button 61 and the selection button 62, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the display device (variable display device) 48 (see FIG. 3). Become. For example, the production content can be selected. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. In the present specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Also, not only when the variable display game is being executed, but also when the player operates the effect button 61 in a non-game state (waiting for customers) in which the variable display game is not executed or in a normal game state, the effect pattern is changed. You may make it do. Note that the normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. The special game state is, for example, a state (probability variation state) or a big hit state (special game state) with a high probability of lottery in a variable display game.

  In addition, after the variable display game is started, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the effect button 61 is executed. By operating the effect button 61 while the operation promotion effect is being executed, the start memory is stored. It is possible to execute a notice effect or the like for notifying the result of the corresponding variable display game in advance.

  In the upper right portion of the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 26 that is operated when a player borrows a game ball and a discharge button 27 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card from a card unit (not shown) are provided. . Further, a balance display unit 28 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided at the right back of the effect button 61.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  On the back surface of the game board 10, which is the back surface of the front frame 3, a game control device 500 that comprehensively controls the game is disposed via the switch base 547, and an effect control command transmitted from the game control device 500. An effect control device 550 that controls the display device (variable display device) 48 (see FIG. 3) and the like based on the control base 546 is disposed via the control base 546 above the switch base 547.

  A protective cover 545 that covers the entire back surface of the effect control device 550 and the upper back surface of the game control device 500 is provided behind the effect control device 550. In a state where the game board 10 is stored in the front frame 3, the protective cover 545 and the game control device 500 disposed on the back surface of the game board 10 are formed in the back part (rear wall) of the game board storage part 305. It protrudes rearward of the front frame 3 through the opening 3c (see FIG. 4).

  A ball storage unit 593 that stores game balls replenished from a replenishing device (not shown) installed in the island facility and arranges and flows down the stored game balls is disposed on the upper rear surface of the front frame 3. The The ball storage unit 593 is fixed to the front frame 3 via attachment portions 593a formed on both sides.

  The ball storage unit 593 has a storage tank for storing game balls replenished from a replenishment device (not shown) of the island facility, and an alignment channel 593b for flowing the game balls stored in the storage tank in a line. It is prepared in a state of being arranged in the left-right direction. The alignment channel 593b is disposed below the sphere storage unit 593. The game balls that have passed through the alignment channel 593b are guided into a payout unit 594 that extends downward from the downstream end of the alignment channel 593b.

  A mounting wall is formed on one inner portion of the front frame 3 in the vertical direction, and the game ball flowing down from the ball storage unit 593 on the back surface of the mounting wall is paid out to the upper plate 21 (see FIG. 1). A unit 594 is provided.

  The game balls supplied from the alignment channel 593b of the ball storage unit 593 are guided to the payout unit 594. The dispensing unit 594 includes a bent channel unit 594b that communicates with the alignment channel 593b and extends in the up-down direction. The game ball guided to the payout unit 594 flows down while meandering in the bent flow path unit 594b to reach the payout device main body in order to suppress the flow down speed. Further, based on a control signal from the payout control device 580, the game ball guided by the payout device is supplied to the upper plate 21 (see FIG. 1). Further, the payout unit 594 is provided with a protection member 594a for protecting the connection portion between the ball storage unit 593 and the payout unit 594 and the connection portion between the payout unit 594 and the payout device so as to cover these connection portions. Is arranged.

  On the back surface of the main body frame 2 on the payout unit 594 side, a terminal opening is provided in the vicinity of the connecting portion between the ball storage unit 593 and the payout unit 594, and the external connection terminal 621 of the external information terminal board 600 (see FIG. 21). Is inserted. By connecting an external device to the external connection terminal 621, game information generated based on the progress of the game and information such as an identification code of each gaming machine are output.

  The side portion of the protective cover 545 opposite to the payout unit 594 side is rotatably supported by a pair of support portions 550a formed on the back side portion of the effect control device 550. Therefore, the side portion of the protective cover 545 on the payout unit 594 side can be freely opened and closed with respect to the effect control device 550. The game control device 500 is also rotatably supported by a pair of support portions 547a formed on the back side of the switch base 547.

  A payout control device 580 that controls the operation of the payout unit 594 based on data transmitted from the game control device 500 and a power supply device 400 that supplies electric power to various devices are disposed at the lower back of the front frame 3. ing. The payout control device 580 is provided with an inspection device connection terminal 581 connected to the inspection device and an error number display 582 for displaying the type of error that has occurred in the payout control device 580 in numbers.

  Further, in front of the payout control device 580 (on the game board side), a launch control device 590 that controls the launch of the game ball is disposed. A connection terminal 592 for connecting to a card unit (not shown) is disposed on the right side of the power supply device 400. The card unit outputs a connection confirmation signal to the payout control device 580 via the connection terminal 592. The payout control device 580 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 590 when confirming the connection with the card unit based on the input connection confirmation signal. The launch control device 590 controls to launch a game ball from the launch device when a launch permission signal is input.

  Above the connection terminal 592, a relay board 591 is provided for relaying the wiring connecting the various decoration devices and the effect control device 550 and the wiring connecting the payout unit 594 and the payout control device 580. Further, a hitting ball launching unit 240 (see FIG. 4) for launching a game ball toward the game area 10a of the game board is disposed on the front side portion of the front frame 3 in front of the launch control device 590. The hit ball launch unit 240 is controlled by the launch control device 590, and launches a game ball based on the turning operation of the operation unit 24 (see FIG. 1). Further, a lock unit 25 (see FIG. 1) for fixing the opening / closing frame to the main body frame (outer frame) 2 is disposed on the left side of the payout control device 580.

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 10 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 10 includes a flat game board body 10b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 10a surrounded by a guide rail 32 on the front surface of the game board body 10b. ing. A front component (side case) 33 is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10 b and outside the guide rail 32. Further, the front right component 33 on the lower right side of the game area 10a is covered with a black transparent certificate plate 36 at the center of the front. Then, a game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching unit 240 (see FIG. 2) into the game area 10a surrounded by the guide rail 32 to play a game. In the game area 10a, a windmill as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are arranged, and the game balls that are fired are played while changing the rolling direction by these batting direction changing members. The region 10a flows down.

  A center case 46 that forms a window 47 serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 10a. Behind the window formed in the center case 46 is disposed a display device 48 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (variable display). The display device 48 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display content can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 10 through the window 47 of the center case 46. Note that the display device 48 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. . In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  The center case 46 is also provided with two stages (upper stage 50 and lower stage 51) on which the game ball can roll in the lateral direction (front-rear direction and left-right direction). Further, the center case 46 opens toward the game area 10a, and an inflow port 35a that receives a game ball flowing down the game area 10a, and a game ball that flows in from the inflow port 35a are arranged on the left side inside the center case 46. The first warp device 35 (warp flow path) including the discharge port 35b that passes through the warp passage and is discharged onto the upper stage 50 is provided.

  In the center of the upper stage 50, an inlet 52 is formed through which a game ball rolling on the stage can flow. In addition, an outlet 53 that opens toward the front side of the gaming machine 1 is formed at the center of the lower stage 51. The inflow port 52 communicates with the outflow port 53 by a guide path (not shown) formed in the center case 46, and the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 52 flows down from the outflow port 53 to the game area 10a. . The outlet 53 is disposed above the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38, and the game balls rolling on the stage are placed on the first starting winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38. It is configured to be easy to flow down.

  Further, the center case 46 is provided with a second warp device 40 (warp device) through which game balls flowing down the game area 10a flow. The ball inlet 40a into which the game ball flows into the second warp device 40 is formed to open toward the upper center of the center case 46 so as to increase in width, and has an opening width larger than the opening width of the inlet 35a. It has become.

  The game ball that has flowed into the second warp device 40 from the ball inlet 40a flows down on the croon 40c through a channel formed on the right side surface of the center case 46 from a channel extending to the lower right of the center case 46. . The game ball that has flowed down is discharged to the game area 10a from the ball outlet 40b opened downward via the croon 40c. The ball outlet 40b of the second warp device 40 is opened toward the big winning opening of the second variable winning device 45 described later.

  In addition, you may make it open the ball exit 40b of the 2nd warp apparatus 40 toward the big winning opening of the 1st variable prize apparatus 42 mentioned later, without providing the 2nd variable prize apparatus 45. FIG.

  A normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the left side of the center case 46 in the game area 10a. A gate switch (SW) 34a (see FIG. 21) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 34 is provided inside the general start gate 34. Then, when the game ball launched into the game area 10a passes through the normal diagram start gate 34, the collective display device 31 executes the general symbol display game.

  Also, below the center case 46 is provided a first start winning opening (first start winning area) 37 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and an inverted “C” character is formed immediately below the first start winning opening 37. And a pair of opening / closing members 38a for converting into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area) 38 is disposed therein. And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37 or the 2nd starting winning opening 38, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game.

  The pair of opening / closing members 38a of the second start winning opening 38 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the first start winning opening 37 is provided above the second starting winning opening 38, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the second start is performed by opening a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 38b (see FIG. 21) as a driving device. It is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows into the winning opening 38.

  The embodiment of the present invention includes an operation mode (general power support) of the opening / closing member 38a of the two types of second start winning awards 38. Specifically, a non-winning easy state (without power support) and an easy winning state (with power support, short-time state) are included.

  The non-winning easy state is a state in which the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball is difficult to win the second starting winning opening 38. On the other hand, the easy-to-win state is a state in which the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38 is likely to be in an open state as compared to the non-winning easy state.

  Further, an attacker type that can be opened below the second start winning opening 38 of the game area 10a by being pivoted in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by a first big winning opening solenoid 42b (see FIG. 21). A first variable winning device 42 having a large winning opening having an open / close door 42a is provided.

  Further, in the lower right of the center case 46, as in the first variable prize winning device 42, a second prize winning opening having an attacker-type opening / closing door 45a by a second big prize winning solenoid 45b (see FIG. 21) is provided. A variable winning device 45 is provided.

  The first variable prize-winning device 42 and the second variable prize-winning device 45 are in a state in which the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player), depending on the result of the special figure variation display game The game is converted into a special game state and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening, thereby giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player.

  The game at the time of occurrence of a special game state that causes the first variable winning device 42 to win a game ball is referred to as a first special game, and the game at the time of occurrence of a special game state that causes the second variable winning device 45 to win a game ball is second. Special game.

  A first count switch 42d and a second count switch 45d (see FIG. 21) serving as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special prize opening are arranged inside the special prize opening (winning area). .

  The big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 42 is wider than the big prize opening of the second variable prize winning device 45 and is arranged at a position where the player can easily aim directly. On the other hand, the big prize opening of the second variable prize winning device 45 is narrower than the big prize winning opening of the first variable prize winning device 42, and the game ball is allowed to flow down from the ball outlet 40b of the second warp device 40. It is placed in a position that is difficult to win. That is, the first variable winning device 42 is configured to be more advantageous to the player than the second variable winning device 45.

  Further, three general winning openings 44 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 46, and one general winning opening 44 is arranged on the upper right side of the second variable winning apparatus 45. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 44 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 44a to 44n (see FIG. 21) provided in the general winning opening 44.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 44, the first starting winning opening 37, the second starting winning opening 38, the large winning opening of the first variable winning apparatus 42, and the large winning opening of the second variable winning apparatus 45, the payout control is performed. The device 580 (see FIG. 21) controls the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning prize opening to be discharged from the payout device to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3. For example, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 44, 10 prize balls are discharged. Similarly, three prize balls are discharged from the first start prize port 37 or the second start prize slot 38, and fifteen prize balls are discharged from the first variable prize device 42 or the second variable prize device 45. Further, below the first variable winning device 42, there is provided an out port 43 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  Also, outside the game area 10a (for example, at the lower right of the game board 10), a special figure change display game synchronized with the decoration special figure change display game on the display device 48, and a win to the normal figure start gate 34 are triggered. The collective display device 31 for executing the universal map display game is provided. Further, the collective display device 31 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

  In the special figure variation display game, a special figure 1 variation display game (first variation display game) executed when a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37 and a game in the second start winning opening 38 are shown. And a special figure 2 variable display game (second variable display game) that is executed when a ball wins.

  Here, the collective display device 31 will be described. The collective display device 31 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) and a second special figure fluctuation display unit for a special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. (Special figure 2 display), a fluctuation display part for the common figure fluctuation display game (general figure display), and a memory display part for notifying the start memory number of each fluctuation display game, which is also composed of LED lamps (special feature) 1 hold indicator, special figure 2 hold indicator, universal figure hold indicator).

  Further, the collective display device 31 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first game state display unit (first game state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator), a probability indicator for indicating that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the number of rounds at the time of jackpot (first A round display unit for displaying the number of times the opening / closing door 42a of the variable winning device 42 or the opening / closing door 45a of the second variable winning device 45 is opened / closed is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display is a 7-segment display during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the display device 48 is performing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. By flickering the segment of the container, the variable display for switching the special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) every predetermined time is performed.

  When the variation time determined at the start of the variation display of the special identification information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped at the special identification information corresponding to the result of the variation display game, and the special figure 1 display or special figure 2 is displayed. The special figure fluctuation display game on the display is ended.

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the first start winning prize opening 37 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= holding number) of the second start winning port 38, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator, in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold indicator.

  The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  For example, the first game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, if the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the probability indicator is turned off. If the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the probability indicator is turned off. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hit ball launch unit 240 toward the game area 10a. The launched game balls flow down the game area 10a while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 10a. , Enter the first start winning port 37, the second start winning port 38, the first variable winning device 42 or the second variable winning device 45, or flow into the out port 43 provided at the bottom of the game area 10a. Discharged from the area. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 44, the first starting winning opening 37, the second starting winning opening 38, the first variable winning apparatus 42 or the second variable winning apparatus 45, it corresponds to the type of the winning opening. A number of prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 580 to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3.

  As described above, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 21) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. The usual start gate 34 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 38 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 34, if the number of ordinary start memories is less than the upper limit, the ordinary start memory number is added (+1). ) And one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the general figure hold display for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 31.

  In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 31. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of opening and closing members 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 38, and the number of times that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 38 is converted into a state in which the opening / closing member 38a is opened for a predetermined time by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 38b (see FIG. 21), and the second start winning prize is obtained. A game ball winning in the mouth 38 is allowed.

  The winning ball to the first starting winning port 37 and the winning ball to the second starting winning port 38 are respectively a start port 1 switch 37d (see FIG. 21) and a start port 2 switch 38d (see FIG. 21) provided inside. ) Is detected. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 37 is detected as a start winning ball in the special figure 1 variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four), and is stored in the second start winning opening 38. The winning game ball is detected as the start winning ball of the special figure 2 variable display game, and stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number (first random number), a big hit symbol random number, and each variation pattern random number are extracted, and the extracted random number is a special figure in the game control device 500 (see FIG. 21). Each of the memory areas (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 4 times). The big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not the big hit. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when the variation display game is executed.

  The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the start winning number in the collective display device 31 (special figure 1 hold indicator, special figure 2 hold indicator) and the center case. It is also displayed on 46 display devices 48.

  The game control device 500 receives a special figure indicator (variable display) based on winning in the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38, or their start memories (first start memory, second start memory). The special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed by the apparatus, the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 48 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 48, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 48 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of stored special figure winning memories, and various effects such as the appearance of a character are provided to enhance the interest.

  Further, when winning at the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 48 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the first order such as “7,7,7” or the predetermined output such as “3,5,7”). Eyes).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined special result mode (for example, 15R probability variation), the first variable prize winning device 42 is energized to the first big prize opening solenoid 42b (see FIG. 21). The big prize opening is converted from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not accept the game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) to an open state (a state that is advantageous to the player) that can easily accept the game ball. . That is, the big prize opening provided in the first variable prize winning device 42 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, so that the player can acquire a lot of game balls during this period. Is granted.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode (for example, 2R probability variation) different from the case where the big winning opening of the first variable prize winning device 42 is opened. The two-variable winning device 45 converts the large winning opening from the closed state to the opened state for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) by energizing the second large winning opening solenoid 45b (see FIG. 21). At this time, when the player launches the game ball so as to enter the ball entrance 40a of the second warp device 40 provided in the upper part of the center case 46, the game ball that has passed through the second warp device 40 is the second variable prize device. It will be easy to win by going down to the 45 big winning mouths.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the result of the special figure variation display game is 15R, the big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 42 is opened. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is 2R or small hit, the large winning opening of the second variable winning device 45 is opened.

  Note that only one of the big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 42 and the big prize winning opening of the second variable prize winning device 45 may be opened, or both of the big prize winning openings are opened. You may make it do. For example, it may be configured such that both large winning openings are opened only in the case of 15R (probability change, normal) big hit.

  The special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. In addition, for the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 48, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the display device or display area. In this case, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prevented from being executed simultaneously.

  The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

  In addition, in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, a game is played in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38). When the ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game is ended. If a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38) in a state that is not played or in a special gaming state, the starting stored number is less than the upper limit number. 1 is added and one start-up memory is stored. The upper limit value of the starting memory number is four for each of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game.

  And the state where the special figure 1 variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) can be started in the state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variable display game or the end of the special game state) Then, the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 37d in the first start prize port 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start prize port 38, the gate switch 34a, and the prize port switches 44a to 44a. 44n, the first count switch 42d, and the second count switch 45d are provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) are used. As the front frame open detection switch 3b on the front frame 3 or the glass frame open detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, a micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used.

  FIG. 4 is a front perspective exploded view of the front frame and the main body frame provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The front frame (inner frame) 3 has a main body frame (outer frame) so that one side can be freely opened and closed via an inner frame upper hinge 301 and an inner frame lower hinge 302 provided on the left side of the front. 2) is pivotally attached to the outer frame upper hinge part 201 and the outer frame lower hinge part 202. A curtain plate portion (curtain plate decoration) 203 is provided at the lowermost portion of the main body frame 2.

  Further, the front frame 3 is provided with an information transmission unit 630 having a light emitting element on the hinge axis. The main body frame 2 is provided with an information output unit 620 having a light receiving element on the hinge axis. The information transmission unit 630 and the information output unit 620 together constitute an external information terminal board 600 (see FIG. 21). The external information terminal board 600 transmits information related to the gaming machine from the information transmission unit 630 to the information output unit 620, so that the external information terminal 621 provided in the information output unit 620 provides an external device such as the card unit described above. Information is supplied to an information collection terminal and a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in the game store. Details of the external information terminal board 600 (information transmission unit 630 and information output unit 620) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, a concave gaming board storage portion 305 whose front surface for storing the game board 10 is opened is provided at the upper part of the front frame 3, and the back side of the gaming board is located at the back of the gaming board storage section 305. An opening 3 c that faces the rear of the frame 3 is provided. Further, a glass frame 18 is attached to the front frame 3, and one side portion is pivotally mounted so as to be openable and closable through a glass frame upper hinge portion 303 and a glass frame lower hinge portion 304 provided on the left side of the front surface. A lower speaker 30b is disposed on the lower left side of the front frame 3. A lock unit 25 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3 to lock the glass frame 18.

[External information terminal board]
Next, the external information terminal board 600 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the information output unit 620 of the external information terminal plate 600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a rear perspective exploded view of the information output unit of the external information terminal board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an enlarged front perspective view of the information output unit of the external information terminal board according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The information output part 620 of the external information terminal board 600 is provided facing the attachment part 200 which is the inner side surface of the main body frame 2 on the outer frame upper hinge part 201 side.

  The information output unit 620 includes an external connection terminal 621, an information output board 622, an output board cover member 623, a signal input unit 624, and a light receiving element 625.

  The information output board 622 is provided with one surface facing the main body frame 2, and the other surface is provided with an external connection terminal 621, a signal input unit 624, and a light receiving element 625. The external connection terminal 621 is arranged on the rear end side of the information output board 622 so that the connection port faces the terminal opening 2 a provided on the back surface of the main body frame 2. As shown in FIG. 6, eight light receiving elements 625 are provided at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction so as to be aligned coaxially with the hinge axis A of the outer frame upper hinge portion 201 and the outer frame lower hinge portion 202. The light receiving element 625 is provided with eight signal input units 624 as a set. The signal input portion 624 has an L-shape, and one side is bonded to the information output board 622, and the light receiving element 625 is attached to the other side.

  The output board cover member 623 includes a surface parallel to the information output board 622 and an edge provided on the surface. The output board cover member 623 covers the information output board 622 from the light receiving element 625 side of the information output board 622, and the edge reaches the attachment part 200 at this time. Thereby, the information output board 622 is protected. The output board cover member 623 is provided with eight notches so as not to cover the light receiving element 625.

  The power input for operation of the external information terminal board 600 may be obtained from the power supply device 400 when the main body frame 2 is used as a unique element of the gaming machine, but the main body frame 2 is provided in an island facility. When it is a common element with other game machines, it is better to obtain it from island facilities or an external information collection device.

  Next, with reference to FIG.7 and FIG.8, the information transmission part 630 of the external information terminal board 600 is demonstrated. FIG. 7 is an exploded front perspective view of the information transmission unit of the external information terminal board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an enlarged front perspective view of the information transmission unit of the external information terminal board according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The information transmission part 630 of the external information terminal board 600 is provided in contact with the front side of the mounting part 300 provided on the side wall of the inner frame upper hinge part 301 side of the game board storage part 305 of the inner frame 3.

  The information transmission unit 630 includes a connector 631, an information transmission board 632, a transmission board cover member 633, and a signal output unit 634.

  The information transmission board 632 is in contact with the front surface of the attachment part 300. The information transmission board 632 is provided with a connector 631 on a joint surface with the attachment portion 300. The connector 631 is fitted into a connector opening 300 a provided on the front surface of the attachment portion 300 and is used for connection with the game control device 500. In addition, the information transmission board 632 is provided with a signal output unit 634 on the other surface. The signal output unit 634 includes a light emitting element 635 (see FIG. 9). As shown in FIG. 8, eight signal output portions 634 are provided at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction so that the light emitting elements are arranged coaxially with the hinge axis A of the inner frame upper hinge portion 301 and the inner frame lower hinge portion 302. .

  The transmission board cover member 633 is provided in front of the information transmission board 632 and covers the information transmission board 632. The transmission board cover member 633 is provided with eight notches so as not to cover the signal output unit 634.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, an arrangement relationship between the light receiving element 625 of the information output unit 620 and the light emitting element 635 of the information transmission unit 630 in the external information terminal plate 600 will be described. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view in the left-right direction of the external information terminal board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram in which the external information terminal board 600 is cut in the left-right direction along a plane passing through the hinge axis A. FIG.

  First, from the left side in the figure, the mounting part 200 on the side surface of the main body frame 2, the output board cover member 623 whose edge is in contact with the mounting part 200, and the information provided to face the mounting part 200 and covered by the output board cover member 623 The output board 622, the signal input section 624 provided on the right side (inside the gaming machine 1) of the information output board 622 and extending to the right side from the notch portion of the output board cover member 623, the hinge axis A provided on the signal input section 624 A light receiving element 625 having a center at the center is disposed. In addition, an external connection terminal 621 provided on the information output board 622 is disposed in the gap between the information output board 622 and the output board cover member 623.

  Further, the light emitting element 635 disposed at a predetermined distance upward from the light receiving element 625 along the hinge axis A, a cylinder having a covering wall joined to the light emitting element 635 and extending to the light receiving element 625 and the information A signal output unit 634 including a joint up to the transmission board 632 and a transmission board cover member 633 that covers the information transmission board 632 from the front surface are configured. A separation distance between the light receiving element 625 and the light emitting element 635 is set within a distance range in which a signal can be transmitted from the light emitting element 635 to the light receiving element 625.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the main body frame 2 and the inner frame 3 are connected to the inner shaft frame 201a (202a) of the hinge provided on the outer frame upper hinge portion 201 (outer frame lower hinge portion 202) of the main body frame 2. 3 through the hinge hole 301a (302a) provided in the inner frame upper hinge part 301 (inner frame lower hinge part 302). For this reason, the information transmission part 630 attached to the inner frame 3 strokes in the vertical direction by the height of the hinge shaft part 201a. Considering this, the vertical position (interval) of the eight signal output units 634 provided in the vertical direction is determined.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the signal output unit 634 is provided with a covering wall W that covers the periphery of the light receiving element 625 and the light emitting element 635. The covering wall W protects the light receiving element 625 and the light emitting element 635 from mischief caused by ambient light, piano wire, or the like. The covering wall W may be provided in the signal input unit 624. Even if the signal input unit 624 is provided with a cylindrical covering wall W covering the periphery of the light receiving element 625 so as to sufficiently cover the surface where the light receiving element 625 and the light emitting element 635 face each other, the same effect can be obtained. Can do.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the light receiving element 625 and the light emitting element 635 are provided on the hinge axis A of the hinge that fixes the inner frame 3 to the main body frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. Therefore, information (game signal) can be transmitted in the light receiving element 625 and the light emitting element 635 regardless of the open / closed state of the inner frame 3.

  Next, information (game signal) transmitted by the external information terminal board 600 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining game signals transmitted in the external information terminal board according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a flow of game signal transmission.

  The game signal output from the game control device 500 or the payout control device 580 is transmitted to the information transmission unit 630 of the external information terminal board 600 via the connector 631, and further from the light emitting element 635 of the information transmission unit 630 to the information output unit. 620 is transmitted to the light receiving element 625. Then, the information is transmitted to an external device (information collection device, card unit) via an external connection terminal 621 provided in the information output unit 620.

  Here, from the game control device 500, seven game signals of a security signal, a start port signal, a symbol determination signal, a jackpot signal, a jackpot signal, a jackpot signal, and individual identification information are transmitted. Further, a prize ball signal is transmitted from the payout control device 580.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an output mode of the game signal to be transmitted.

  The security signal is output for 10 seconds each when it is determined that a fraud is being detected due to a winning error or a fraud detection signal detected by a magnetic sensor or vibration sensor. Further, when the inner frame 3 or the glass frame 18 is opened, it is output while it is opened. Further, it is output for 1300 milliseconds after initialization of the RAM (RWM), and is also output when the RAM is cleared.

  The start port signal is output for one pulse (192 milliseconds) for each start winning game in which a game ball enters the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38.

  The symbol confirmation signal is output for one pulse (256 milliseconds) every time fluctuation is stopped at the timing when the special figure fluctuation display game ends.

  One jackpot signal is output during all jackpot operations (2R, 15R in this embodiment).

  The jackpot 2 signal is output during 15R jackpot operation excluding 2R, and also when the probability change and the time is short. Further, even if the big hit 2 signal is a big hit of 2R, it is output when it occurs from the time of probability change / short time.

  The jackpot 3 signal is output during the 15R jackpot operation except 2R, and identifies the jackpot except 2R.

  The individual identification information is serially output when the RAM (RWM) is initialized, when a big hit occurs, or when security is abnormal. Details of the individual identification information will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The prize ball signal is output as one pulse for every 10 prize balls paid out.

  FIG. 10C is a diagram showing output target data for each timing at which the individual identification information is output.

  When power is turned on such as when the RAM is initialized, the chip individual ID, the manufacturer code of the gaming machine, and the model / frame code of the gaming machine are set as gaming signals (serial signals). Is output. Further, when a security abnormality occurs or a big hit occurs, only the chip individual ID is output as a game signal. Note that the manufacturer code and the model / frame code may be output as a game signal when a security abnormality occurs or a big hit occurs. In the embodiment of the present invention, since the manufacturer code and the model / frame code are always output when the power is turned on, the gaming machine management device can recognize the gaming machine even if the gaming machine is rearranged in the gaming hall. Easy to do.

(Effect of the external information terminal board of the present invention)
According to the embodiment of the present invention, the information output unit 620 having the external connection terminal 621 to which the wiring output to the external device is connected is provided in the main body frame (installation frame) 2, and the information output unit 620 includes the game control device. An information transmission unit 630 that transmits the game information generated in 500 is provided in the inner frame (game board storage frame) 3. The light receiving element 625 of the information output unit 620 and the light emitting element 635 of the information transmission unit 630 are provided side by side on the axis A of the hinge that attaches the inner frame 3 to the main body frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. As described above, since the information output unit 620 is provided in the main body frame 2, the wiring connected to the external connection terminal 621 is not pulled or disconnected by opening / closing the inner frame 3. Further, since the light emitting element 635 and the light receiving element 625 are provided on the hinge axis A, the light emitting element 635 can transmit game information to the light receiving element 625 regardless of the open / closed state of the inner frame 3. Therefore, the gaming machine of the present invention can appropriately output game information to an external device without any problems.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, a signal for transmitting game information from the information transmission unit 630 to the information output unit 620 is an optical signal, but the present invention is not limited to this. A transmitting element and a receiving element that transmit and receive radio waves and the like may be provided in the information transmission unit 630 and the information output unit 620, respectively. The effect similar to the present invention can be obtained as long as the information transmission between the two is performed wirelessly.

  Here, the light emitting element 635 of the information transmission unit 630 and the light receiving element 625 of the information output unit 620 are arranged in a state of being separated on the hinge axis A. The light emitting element 635 transmits an optical signal to the light receiving element 625. As described above, since the light emitting element 635 and the light receiving element 625 do not have a physical contact, even when the information transmission unit 630 is provided in the inner frame 3 that houses the game board 10, the light emission is performed by opening and closing the inner frame 3. The element 635 and the light receiving element 625 are not damaged.

  Since the transmission space formed by the separation between the light emitting element 635 and the light receiving element 625 is covered with the covering wall W, the game information is intentionally blocked between the light emitting element 635 and the light receiving element 625. It is possible to prevent mischievous actions such as obstructing transmission. Further, the light receiving element 625 does not react due to disturbance light.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, there are eight types of game information transmitted from the light emitting element 635 of the information transmitting unit 630 to the light receiving element 625 of the information output unit 620 (FIG. 10). In correspondence with each game information, eight light emitting elements 635 and light receiving elements 625 are provided in pairs. The light emitting element 635 and the light receiving element 625 are arranged on the same axis as the hinge axis A in the vertical direction. For this reason, the light emitting element 635 can transmit game information to the light receiving element 625 regardless of the open / closed state of the inner frame 3.

  The information output unit 620 is provided with eight external connection terminals 621 for outputting the game information received by the light receiving element 625 to the external device corresponding to the light receiving element 625. Since the external connection terminal 621 is disposed so that the connection port faces the back surface of the main body frame 2, it is easy to connect the wiring connected to the external device to the external connection terminal 621.

  In addition, individual identification information among the game information to be output is output from the game control device 500 to the information transmission unit 630 by serial communication. Therefore, the light emitting element 635 and the light receiving element 625 corresponding to the individual identification information can correspond to serial signals. Since unique identification information that can identify the gaming machine can be output to the external device, it is possible to determine the legitimacy of the device mounted on the game control device 500 in the external device.

[Glass frame display unit]
Next, a glass frame display unit 800 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of a glass frame provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  A substantially circular opening 18 c is formed in the glass frame 18 so that the player can visually recognize the game area 10 a from the front side of the gaming machine 1. Further, a glass unit 180 is provided in the opening 18 c of the glass frame 18 from the back side of the glass frame 18.

  The glass unit 180 includes a cover glass 18 a that covers the front surface of the game board 10 disposed on the front frame 3. The cover glass 18a is fixed to the glass frame 18 by attaching four mounting members 18d provided on the edge of the cover glass 18a to fixing members (not shown) provided on the back surface of the glass frame 18, and the gaming machine 1 The game area 10a cannot be accessed from the front side.

  Further, the glass frame 18 is provided with a glass frame display unit 800 on the side portion without covering the opening 18c. The details of the glass frame display unit 800 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 12 is an exploded front perspective view of the glass frame display unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the glass frame display unit 800, first, a unit base member 802 having a display relay substrate 801 attached to the rear side (the side in contact with the glass frame 18) is disposed on the glass frame 18.

  The unit base member 802 includes a display mounting portion 810 on the front side, and a motor mounting portion 820 below the display mounting portion 810. Further, the unit base member 802 is provided with an LED substrate 803. The LED board 803 is provided at two places, and an upper LED board 803a is provided above the display attachment part 810, and a lower LED board 803b is provided below the motor attachment part 820. The upper LED substrate 803a and the lower LED substrate 803b are covered with an upper LED lens member 804a and a lower LED lens member 804b, respectively.

  The indicator frame member 850 that fixes the frame indicator 805 is attached to the indicator attachment portion 810. The display frame member 850 is fixed by a shaft cover member 811 so as to freely rotate.

  Here, the frame display 805 is a transmissive display having a surface emitting display surface on at least one of the front and back sides. The frame display 805 may be a single display panel that can be viewed from both the front and back sides, or may be a display panel that can be viewed from the front and back by combining two display panels provided with a surface emitting display surface on one side. When two display panels are combined, it is possible to display a stereoscopic effect by displaying images on both display panels with the display surfaces of the display panels facing outward.

  The motor mounting portion 820 includes a display position sensor 860 that detects the position of the frame display 805, and a display movable motor 870 that rotates the display frame member 850 (frame display 805) in the left-right direction. .

  The cover member 806 is provided so as to cover the unit base member 802 from the front surface side, including the above-described components.

  FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the indicator mounting portion 810 and the motor mounting portion 820 provided in the unit base member 802 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 13A is a front perspective view including the entire unit base member 802. FIG. 13B is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a dotted line in the drawing.

  A display frame member 850 is attached to the display board attachment portion 810 on the game board 10 side (left side), and an outer lens member (first lens member) 830 is attached to the outside (right side). The display mounting portion 810 is provided with an upper bearing portion 812 and a lower bearing portion 813 for mounting the display frame member 850. Then, the lower rotating shaft portion 853 (see FIG. 14) of the display frame member 850 is inserted into the lower bearing portion 813, and the display frame member 850 is inserted into the U-shaped upper bearing portion 812 cut out on the front side. The upper rotation shaft portion 852 (see FIG. 14) is pushed in. The display frame member 850 is rotatably fixed to the display mounting portion 810 by the above-described shaft cover member 811 (see FIG. 12) that covers the display frame member 850.

  The indicator mounting portion 810 is provided with an outer lens support portion 816 having a lens upper bearing portion 814 and a lens lower bearing portion 815 for mounting the outer lens member 830 of the indicator frame member 850. The lens upper bearing portion 814 and the lens lower bearing portion 815 are through-holes, and the lens upper rotation shaft portion 831 (see FIG. 15) and the lens lower rotation shaft portion 832 (see FIG. 15) of the outer lens member 830, respectively. It is inserted. The outer lens member 830 is fixed to the display mounting portion 810 by the outer lens support portion 816 so as to be rotatable.

  The motor mounting portion 820 is provided with a display position sensor 860 and a display movable motor 870. The display device position sensor 860 is a sensor that detects the position (tilt angle in the left-right direction) of the frame display device 805. The display device position sensor 860 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The display movable motor 870 rotates the display frame member 850. The display movable motor 870 is provided with an output shaft 871 on the upper surface and a main drive gear 872 on the end of the output shaft 871. The main driving gear 872 is provided so as to mesh with a gear portion 856 (see FIG. 14B) provided on the lower surface of the lower rotating shaft portion 853 of the display frame member 850. Thereby, the torque of the display movable motor 870 is transmitted from the main drive gear 872 to the gear portion 856, and the display frame member 850 is rotated.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the attachment of the inner lens member (second lens member) to the display frame member according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 14A is an overall view of the display frame member 850 and the inner lens member 840, and is a rear perspective view seen from the game board 10 side. FIGS. 14B and 14C are enlarged views of the lower rotation shaft portion 853 and the lower slide attachment portion 854b in FIG. 14A, respectively.

  The display frame member 850 fixes the frame display 805 by surrounding four sides of the square frame display 805 with a frame. The display frame member 850 includes a display insertion section 851 for inserting the frame display 805 on the rear side, an upper rotation shaft section 852 attached to the display mounting section 810 and a lower rotation at the rear upper and lower ends. It has a shaft portion 853 and an inner lens attachment portion 854 to which the inner lens member 840 is attached at the front end.

  A transmissive and surface-emitting type frame indicator 805 is inserted into the indicator insertion portion 851. A display surface on the game board 10 side of the frame display 805 is a player-side display surface 805a. On the player side display surface 805a, an effect for the player who plays with the corresponding gaming machine 1 is displayed.

  The upper rotation shaft portion 852 has a cylindrical shape. The lower rotation shaft 853 has a cylindrical shape, and as shown in FIG. 14B, a light shielding part 855 for a display position sensor for detecting the position of the frame display 805 at the lower part, and a display movable motor. A gear portion 856 that meshes with a main driving gear 872 that transmits the torque of 870 is provided.

  The upper slide mounting portion 854a of the inner lens mounting portion 854 is provided on the player side display surface 805a side of the upper side of the display frame member 850. Similarly, the lower slide mounting portion 854b is provided on the player side display surface 805a side of the lower side of the display frame member 850. And as shown in FIG.14 (C), the lower slide attachment part 854b forms the slide groove part 854c between the frames of the indicator frame member 850. As shown in FIG. A similar slide groove portion is also formed on the upper slide mounting portion 854a.

  The inner lens member 840 is provided on the player side display surface 805a side of the display frame member 850. The inner lens member 840 has the same length in the vertical direction as the frame indicator 805, and the length in the front-rear direction (width) is the same as that of the upper slide mounting portion 854a and the lower slide mounting portion 854b. The inner lens member 840 is inserted into the slide groove portions of the upper slide attachment portion 854a and the lower slide attachment portion 854b. The inner lens member 840 is fixed by an upper stopper portion 841 and a lower stopper portion 842 that are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the rear.

  As described above, a covered region covered with the inner lens member 840 is generated on the front side (front end side) of the player side display surface 805a of the frame display 805. In addition, the effect display for the player who plays the game machine 1 is displayed on the player side display surface 805a other than the covered region, that is, the region on the rear side (rear end side) of the player side display surface 805a. This area is set as an effect display area.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the attachment of the outer lens member to the display frame member according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 15A is an overall view of the display frame member 850 and the outer lens member 830, and is a front perspective view seen from the opposite side to the game board 10. FIG. 15B is an enlarged view of the mounting structure of the outer lens member 830 at the front lower end in FIG.

  The surface of the frame display 805 opposite to the game board 10 is an outer display surface 805b. On the outer display surface 805b, an effect for a player who plays with the corresponding gaming machine 1 may be displayed, but in this embodiment, other than a player who plays with the corresponding gaming machine 1, for example, a person walking in a passage An effect for the third party is displayed.

  The display frame member 850 is provided with an upper slide support portion 857 and a lower slide support portion 858 to which the outer lens member 830 is attached, respectively, at the front upper and lower ends on the outer display surface 805b side. Then, as shown in FIG. 15B, the lower slide support portion 858 forms a slide groove portion 858a between the display frame member 850 and the lower slide support portion 858. A similar slide groove portion is formed also for the upper slide support portion 857.

  The outer lens member 830 is provided on the outer display surface 805b side. The outer lens member 830 is provided with an upper lens rotation shaft portion 831 and a lower lens rotation shaft portion 832 on the upper and lower rear ends, respectively. In the outer lens member 830, the upper lens rotation shaft portion 831 and the lower lens rotation shaft portion 832 are fitted into the upper lens bearing portion 814 and the lower lens bearing portion 815 of the outer lens support portion 816 of the display mounting portion 810. Is attached to the display attachment portion.

  In addition, the outer lens member 830 is provided with an upper slide portion 833 and a lower slide portion 834 at the front upper and lower ends, respectively. As shown in FIG. 15B, the lower slide portion 834 has a slide protrusion 834a protruding downward at the tip. Then, the slide protrusion 834a moves the slide groove portion 858a of the lower slide support portion 858 as the display frame member 850 moves. Similarly, the upper slide portion 833 has a slide protrusion protruding upward at the tip, and the slide protrusion moves the slide groove portion of the upper slide support portion 857 as the display frame member 850 moves. Therefore, the outer lens member 830 can be moved without providing a dedicated drive source. Details of the movement of the display frame member 850 and the outer lens member 830 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  As described above, a covered region covered with the outer lens member 830 is formed on the rear side (rear end side) of the outer display surface 805b of the frame indicator 805. The effect display for a player who is not playing is displayed in a region other than the covering region on the outer display surface 805b, that is, a region on the front side (front end side) of the outer display surface 805b, and this region is referred to as an appeal display region. To do.

  FIG. 16 is an overall view of the glass frame display unit excluding the cover member and the LED lens member according to the embodiment of the present invention. Here, the assembly of the glass frame display unit will be described.

  First, the display frame member 850 in which the frame display 805 and the inner lens member 840 are set is inserted into the display mounting portion 810 from above. Specifically, the upper and lower rotation shafts 852 and 853 (see FIG. 13B) of the display frame member 850 are attached to the upper bearing portion 812 and the lower bearing portion 813 (FIG. 13B) of the display attachment portion 810. 14) is inserted. At this time, the lower rotation shaft portion 853 of the display frame member 850 is engaged with the display movable motor 870 of the motor mounting portion 820 provided below the display mounting portion 810 so that the gears mesh with each other. In consideration of the position with the sensor 860, it is assembled at the initial mounting position. The initial mounting position will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the display frame member 850 is fixed to the display attachment portion 810 so as to freely rotate by covering the upper rotation shaft 852 of the display frame member 850 with the shaft cover member 811.

  Further, the upper slide portion 833 and the lower slide portion 834 (FIG. 15) of the outer lens member 830 are slidable in the grooves of the upper slide support portion 857 and the lower slide support portion 858 (FIG. 15) of the display frame member 850. Can be stored. The movement of the slide will be described later in FIG.

  Then, the outer lens member 830 is attached to the outer lens support portion 816 of the display attachment portion 810. Specifically, the lens upper bearing portion 814 and the lens lower bearing portion 815 (FIG. 13B) of the outer lens support portion 816 are connected to the lens upper rotation shaft portion 831 and the lens lower rotation shaft portion of the outer lens member 830, respectively. 832 (FIG. 15) is fitted.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a method of attaching and moving the display frame member and the outer lens member according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining the outer lens member 830, and FIG. 17B is a diagram for explaining the display frame member, both of which show the state of the initial mounting position.

  FIG. 17A shows an initial attachment position of the outer lens member 830 to the display frame member 850. The slide protrusion 833a provided at the tip of the upper slide part 833 of the outer lens member 830 is located at the end of the upper slide groove part 857a of the display frame member 850. As the display 805 moves toward the back of the drawing, the upper slide portion 833 of the outer lens member 830 slides along the upper slide groove portion 857a in the direction of the arrow in the drawing, so that the appeal display area of the outer display surface 805b is enlarged.

  FIG. 17B shows the initial mounting position of the display frame member 850 to the display mounting portion 810. The lower rotating shaft portion 853 of the display frame member 850 passes through the lower bearing portion 813 of the display device mounting portion 810. The light shielding portion 855 provided on the lower surface of the lower rotation shaft portion 853 of the display frame member 850 is attached in a state where the photo sensor of the display device position sensor 860 provided in the motor attachment portion 820 is completely shielded from light. Further, the gear portion 856 of the lower rotation shaft portion 853 is attached in a state of being engaged with the main drive gear 872 of the display movable motor 870 provided in the motor attachment portion 820.

  When the output shaft 871 and the main driving gear 872 are rotated by driving the display movable motor 870, the gear portion 856 of the lower rotating shaft portion 853 of the display frame member 850 engaged with the main driving gear 872 is rotated. As a result, the display frame member 850 is rotated.

  Further, when the display frame member 850 is rotated, the position of the light shielding portion 855 is shifted from the initial mounting position. For this reason, the light shielding amount by which the photo sensor of the display position sensor 860 is shielded by the light shielding portion 855 changes. The display device position sensor 860 detects the current position state of the display device frame member 850 (frame display device 805) based on the change in the light shielding amount from the initial mounting position.

  Movement of the display frame member 850 (frame display 805) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the attachment of the LED lens member according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  An upper LED board 803a, a display attachment part 810, a motor attachment part 820, and a lower LED board 803b are attached to the unit base member 802 in order from the top. The upper LED substrate 803a is covered with an upper LED lens member 804a. Similarly, the lower LED substrate 803b is covered with a lower LED lens member 804b. At this time, the motor mounting portion 820 is also covered by the lower LED lens member 804b.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, the movement of the frame indicator 805 will be described using a top view. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the glass frame display unit before moving the frame display according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the glass frame display unit after moving the frame display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The frame indicator 805 before moving is in the initial mounting position described above. The frame indicator 805 is disposed in a state of being opened outward (right side in the drawing) with respect to the unit base member 802 that is an attachment surface with the glass frame 18. For this reason, the state (first state) of the frame display 805 before moving becomes a state in which a player who is playing a game can easily visually recognize the effect display area provided on the left side in the drawing.

  When the gaming state becomes the customer waiting state, the frame display 805 is rotated clockwise and moved to the position shown in FIG.

  The movable frame indicator 805 is converted into a state perpendicular to the unit base member 802 that is an attachment surface with the glass frame 18 or a state closed to the inside (left side in the drawing) with respect to the unit base member 802. Here, the outer lens member 830 that covers the outer display surface 805 b of the frame display 805 is supported on a different axis from the axis of the frame display 805. The frame indicator 805 is movable to the side opposite to the outer lens member 830. Therefore, the lower slide portion 834 of the outer lens member 830 slides in the direction of the arrow in the drawing along the slide groove portion 858a of the lower slide support portion 858 of the frame indicator 805. Thereby, in the state (second state) of the frame display 805 after movement, the area of the outer lens member 830 that covers the outer display surface 805b is reduced and the appeal display area is enlarged.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, only the outer lens member 830 is moved and the inner lens member 840 is fitted to the display frame member 850. However, the inner lens member 840 may be moved. In this case, the inner lens member 840 and the outer lens member 830 are moved so as to cover the appeal display area and the effect display area from the back according to the enlargement / reduction of the display area, respectively. Further, the frame display 805 is arranged so that the player side display surface 805a and the outer display surface 805b face in the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be in the vertical direction. In the frame display 805 in the first state described above, the player-side display surface 805a is visually recognized by the player who is playing the game, and in the frame display 805 in the second state, the player who is not playing the outer display surface 805b is displayed. The effects of the present invention can be obtained if the arrangement is visually recognized. Further, by arranging the frame display 805 as an element of the game board inside the game board, for example, the center case 46, and changing the rotation angle of the display according to the game state (the progress state of the variable display game). The player may visually recognize one of the front and back sides of the display panel. In this case, the rotation angle of the display device may be changed according to the progress of the variable display game. However, the rotation angle of the display device is changed by operating the player's effect button 61 and Displaying a notice effect or a prefetch effect that suggests the result further enhances the interest of the game.

  From here, the control of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the configuration of the game control device 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game control device 500. The game control device 500 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 511. The CPU unit 510 includes an input port 520 having an input port, an output unit 530 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 540 for connecting the CPU unit 510, the input unit 520, and the output unit 530.

  The CPU unit 510 logically inverts a signal (start winning detection signal) from the gaming microcomputer 511 called an amusement chip (IC) and the proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 in the input unit 520. An oscillating circuit (quartz crystal) including an inverting circuit 512 formed of an inverter or the like to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generating a clock serving as a reference for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generating circuit. Oscillator) 513 and the like. The game control device 500 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 500 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 to be operable. Composed.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and the like. 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 511c in the gaming microcomputer 511 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 500 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 500, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are on a separate board or integrated with the game control device 500. That is, you may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 10 and the game control device 500 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 511 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 500, and the data stored in the RAM 511c is retained even during a power failure or after the power is shut off.

  The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 500 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 511c. The backup power supply unit 420 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 511c in the gaming microcomputer 511 and the RAM in the payout control device 580. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 511. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 511 stores a CPU (Central Processing Unit, Microprocessor) 511a, a non-rewritable ROM (read only memory) 511b and a rewritable data (read only memory) (511). A RAM (random access memory, volatile storage means) 511c that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 511b stores invariant information (program, fixed data, various random number determination values, etc.) for game control in a non-volatile manner (non-rewritable). The RAM 511c is used as a work area for the CPU 511a and a storage area for various signals and random numbers during game control. As the ROM 511b or the RAM 511c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 511b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation pattern that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like.

  The variation pattern distribution information is distribution information for the CPU 511a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the special pattern fluctuation display game is a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern without reach, a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern in which normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure fluctuation display game. To change pattern distribution information related to a change pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach, change pattern distribution information related to a change pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure change display game, and a special figure change display game. Variation pattern distribution information relating to a variation pattern for executing special (SP) 3 reach.

  Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

  Here, the ROM 511b constitutes a change distribution information storage unit that stores a plurality of change distribution information related to the execution time setting in the special figure change display game.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed).

  In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas on the display device 48. After the variable display, if the variable display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example, , The state where the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state that is the identification information (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different), such as normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, etc. Is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

  The CPU 511a executes a game control program in the ROM 511b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. To control the entire gaming machine 1.

  Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 511 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. A random number generation circuit. Furthermore, a clock generator is provided that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 511a and a renewal timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513. Yes.

  In addition, the CPU 511a selects any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b in a start port switch monitoring process (S2501) or a special figure routine process (S2509) in a special figure game process to be described later. Fluctuation pattern distribution information is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the second start winning port 38 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern distribution information is selected from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information And get.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 580 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 500. , Control for paying out a prize ball. Also, the payout control device 580 performs control for driving the payout motor of the payout unit on the basis of the loan request signal from the card unit and paying out the rental money.

  The input unit 520 of the gaming microcomputer 511 includes a start port 1 switch 37d in the first start winning port 37, a start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, a gate switch 34a in the normal start gate 34, Connected to the prize opening switches 44a to 44n, the first count switch 42d, and the second count switch 45d, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and 0V- An interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 for converting to a 5V positive logic signal is provided. Proximity I / F 521 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection signal is output. At this time, the abnormality detection signal is input to the input port 523.

  All outputs of signals input to the proximity I / F 521 are supplied to the input port 522, read into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540, and from the game control device (main board) 500 via the relay board 591. It is supplied to a test firing test apparatus (not shown). In addition, the detection signal of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d among the outputs of the proximity I / F 521 is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 through the inverting circuit 512 in addition to the input port 522. ing. The inversion circuit 512 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 511 assumes that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, it is possible to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 511 without providing the inverting circuit 512. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d to the gaming microcomputer 511, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 521 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 521 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V necessary for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes a first start winning opening converted by a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the proximity I / F 521. 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning prize port 38, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switches 44a to 44n, the first count switch 42d, and the signal from the second count switch 45d. Thus, an input port 522 for supplying to the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540 is provided. The data held by the input port 522 can be read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by decoding the address assigned to the input port 522 by the gaming microcomputer 511. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes signals from the front frame opening detection switch 3b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the glass frame opening detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, and from the payout control device 580. An input port 523 is provided which takes in a status signal indicating a payout abnormality, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating an overflow and supplies them to the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. ing. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 520 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 524 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 511 and the like. The circuit 524 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 523 and taken into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 524 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 and is also supplied to each output port of the output unit 530. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 591 without going through the output unit 530, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 591 for output to the test board 591. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 591. The reset signal RST is not supplied to each input port (522, 523) of the input unit 520. The data set to each output port of the output unit 530 by the gaming microcomputer 511 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but immediately before the reset signal RST is input, This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 511 from each input port (522, 523) is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 511.

  The output unit 530 is connected to the data bus 540 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 580, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating data validity / invalidity, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 550. Is output, and a second output port 531b that generates an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 550 is provided.

  Data is transmitted from the game control device 500 to the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal SSTB from the first output port 531a is provided to the output unit 530 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 500 from the effect control device 550 side, that is, in order to secure one-way communication. In addition, a unidirectional buffer 532a for outputting an 8-bit data signal from the second output port 531b is provided. A buffer may also be provided for a signal output from the first output port 531a to the payout control device 580.

  Also, the payout control device 580 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 590. The launch control device 590 can launch a game ball into the game area 10a only when a launch permission signal is input.

  Further, the output unit 530 receives data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization connected to the data bus 540 and a signal indicating the probability of jackpot via the relay board 591. The output buffer 532b is configured to be mountable. The buffer 532b is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game shop. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I / F 521 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay substrate 591 without passing through the buffer 532b.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test fire test device as they are, such as the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, are once taken into the game microcomputer 511 and processed into other signals or information. For example, an error signal indicating that the gaming machine cannot be controlled is supplied from the data bus 540 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 532b and the relay board 591. Note that the relay board 591 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 532b and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. Yes. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 511 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 591, and a signal of a port that is selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 530 includes a solenoid connected to the data bus 540 for opening the first variable winning device 42 (first large winning port solenoid 42b) and a solenoid for opening the second variable winning device 45 (second large winning port). Open / close data of the solenoid 45b) or the solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38 (general-purpose solenoid 38b), and on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 31 is connected A third output port 531c for outputting the signal, a fourth output port 531d for outputting the on / off data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the LED according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 31, a jackpot Information related to the gaming machine 1 such as information is output to the information transmission unit 630 that transmits information to the external connection terminal 621 (see FIG. 2). Fifth output port 531e is provided in order. The information related to the gaming machine 1 output from the information transmission unit 630 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in a game store.

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a first driver (drive circuit) 533a, a second driver 533b, a third driver 533c, and a fourth driver 533d.

  The first driver 533a receives the opening / closing data signal of the first big prize opening solenoid 42b or the second big prize opening solenoid 45b output from the third output port 531c, and outputs the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the general-purpose solenoid 38b. In response, a solenoid drive signal is generated and output.

  The second driver 533b outputs an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 31 output from the third output port 531c. The third driver 533c outputs an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 31 output from the fourth output port 531d. The fourth driver 533d outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 531e to an external device such as a management device to the information transmission unit 630.

  The first driver 533a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. The third driver 533c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 31 is supplied with DC12V. Since the second driver 533b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 533c that outputs 12V supplies current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 533b that outputs ground potential extracts current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, so that the dynamic drive system The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 533d that outputs the external information signal to the external connection terminal 621 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 532b, the third output port 531c, the first driver 533a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 530 of the game control device 500, that is, on the relay board 591 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a photocoupler 535 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 595. The photocoupler 535 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 511 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 595 by serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 511 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and thus a port such as the input port 522 is not provided. Further, the photocoupler 535 outputs information received from the gaming microcomputer 511 to the information transmission unit 630 by serial communication.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 550 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the effect control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The production control device 550 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 formed of an amusement chip (IC) as in the case of the game microcomputer 511, and a video control microcomputer that performs video control exclusively under the control of the main control microcomputer 551. 2nd CPU) 554, VDP (Video Display Processor) 558 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 48 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 554, various melody and sound effects Etc. are provided with a sound source LSI 560 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce them from the speaker 30 (30a, 30b).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are connected to program ROMs 553 and 555, each of which includes a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU, and the VDP 558 is connected to the VDP 558. An image ROM 556 that stores character images and video data is connected, and an audio ROM 561 that stores audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 560. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 511, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 554 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 560 to play the reproduced sound. Executes processes such as lighting of decoration lamps, motor drive control, and production time management. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the sound source LSI 560 are serially connected. Data is transmitted and received. In addition, data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the VDP 558. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system. The VDP 558 includes an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 558a used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 556, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 558b, a signal conversion circuit 558c for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 48 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 558 to the main control microcomputer 551 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 48 and lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 3 and the game board 10. Furthermore, the VDP 558 notifies the video control microcomputer 554 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 554 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 554 receives from the main control microcomputer 551 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 554 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 551 and the tone generator LSI 560 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 uses a CPU that is faster, that is, more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 alone. In addition to being able to display on the display device 48, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 552 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 500. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 via the command I / F 552 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 511 of the game control device 500 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 552 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 550 is provided on the front frame 3 and a panel decoration LED control circuit 565 that controls the panel decoration device 101 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 10 (including the center case 46). A frame decoration device 181 having LEDs (light emitting diodes), a frame decoration LED control circuit 566 for controlling the state notification LED 29, and a board effect device (for example, a display device) provided in the game board 10 (including the center case 46) 48, a board effect motor / SOL control circuit 567 for driving and controlling the effect display 102 in cooperation with the effect display, and the frame effect device provided on the front frame 3 (for example, the first mentioned above). A frame effect motor control circuit 568 for driving and controlling the movable illumination 13, the motor for operating the second movable illumination 14, etc. There. These control circuits (565, 566, 567, 568) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 via an address / data bus 559.

  Further, the effect control device 550 includes an effect button switch 61a and a select button switch 62a built in the effect button 61 and the selection button 62 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, and an initial position of the motor in the board effect device 102. A switch input circuit 570 for detecting the on / off state of the effect motor switch for detecting the noise and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, and an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 30a provided on the front frame 3 And an amplifier circuit 562b for driving the lower speaker 30b provided on the front frame 3 is provided.

  Since the normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 550 having the above-described configuration and the electronic components controlled thereby, a plurality of types of voltages can be generated. It is configured. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving a motor and a solenoid, DC 12V for driving a display device 48 including a liquid crystal panel, and DC 5V serving as a power supply voltage for a command I / F 552, an LED and a speaker are driven. Therefore, it is possible to generate a voltage of DC18V and a DCDC of these, and to generate a voltage of NDC24V used for lighting the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554, DC3. The effect control device 550 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is a control circuit (565-568) that controls driving of the main control microcomputer 551, the video control microcomputer 554, the VDP 558, the sound source LSI 560, the lamp, the motor, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 562a and 562b for driving the speakers, and are reset. In this embodiment, the general purpose port of the video control microcomputer 554 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 558. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 554 and the VDP 558 can be improved.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment of the present invention. Next, game control performed by these control circuits will be described.

  The CPU 511a of the game control device 500 extracts a random number for determining the normal hit based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball passed through the gate switch 34a provided in the normal start gate 34, and stores it in the ROM 511b. It is compared with a determination value that is present, and a hit / decision of the normal map variation display game is determined. Then, the universal symbol display game is displayed on the universal symbol display device, after the identification symbol is varied and displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, the general electric solenoid 38b is operated, and the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time. Control.

  In the case where the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, the CPU 511a performs control to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores a start winning (starting memory) based on an input of a game ball detection signal from the starting port 1 switch 37d provided in the first starting winning port 37. Based on this start-up memory, the jackpot determination random number value of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a hit.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores the start memory based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 38d provided in the second start winning prize port 38. Then, based on this start-up memory, a big hit determination random number value for the special figure 2 variable display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is hit or lost. Do.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game to the effect control device 550. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display, processing for displaying a special figure variation display game to be stopped is performed.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 48 based on the control signal from the game control apparatus 500.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 performs a process of displaying a notice effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game, a display of the hold memory, and the above-mentioned appeal effect based on the control signal from the game control device 500. .

  Further, the effect control device 550 performs processing for controlling the output of sound from the speakers 30 (30a, 30b), the light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on the control signal from the game control device 500.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is winning. I do.

  In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 opens the open / close door 42a of the first variable prize winning device 42 by the first big prize winning solenoid 42b or the second big prize winning solenoid, for example. The opening / closing door 45a of the second variable prize-winning device 45 is opened by 45b, and control is performed to allow the game ball to flow into the big prize opening.

  Until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the prize winning opening or until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses from the opening of the prize winning opening. Opening the grand prize opening is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display.

  Next, specific processing for control by the game control device 500 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 23A is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 23B is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, it is executed when a gaming machine is turned on to start business at a game hall or when a power failure is restored.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption (S2301). Next, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S2302). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (S2303). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S2304).

  Next, the game control device 500 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 580 is normally activated (S2305). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 500 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 580 before the activation of the payout control device 580 is completed. The payout control device 580 can avoid missing the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (S2306). Further, all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (S2307). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 511 is set not to be used (S2308). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 400 is set to ON (S2309). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed, etc., and the power is turned on when the store opens the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game starts in the initialized state. Is done. On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of S2309 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S2310). ~ S2313). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of S2310 and S2311, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of S2312 and S2313, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of S2313 is “Y”), the game control device 500 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (S2314).

  Then, the game control device 500 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S2315), and determines whether these values match. Determination is made (S2316).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (result of S2309 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (result of S2311 or S2313 is “N”). If the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S2314 (the result in S2316 is “N”), the initialization processing in S2340 to S2344 in FIG. 23B is executed. To do. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S2316 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 500 has executed the power failure processing normally, and therefore The process for recovering to this state is executed (S2317 to S2323 in FIG. 23B). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (S2317), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (S2318). Furthermore, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S2319).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (S2320). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of S2320 is “N”), the processing after S2323 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state (the result of S2320 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save in the flag area (S2321). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 31 is set to ON (lighted) (S2322).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550 (S2323). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the occurrence of the power failure.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 500 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (S2340). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (S2341). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (S2342).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets a time value corresponding to a period during which external information related to RWM clear is output (S2343). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 550 (S2344), and the processes after S2324 are executed.

  When the processing of S2323 or S2344 is completed, the gaming control device 500 outputs the individual identification information of the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 10C) to the serial communication circuit in order to output it to the information transmission unit 630 of the external information terminal board 600. Set (S2324). Since the main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, when the condition is satisfied (when RAM (RWM) is initialized, when a big hit occurs, when security is abnormal, see FIG. 10B), the individual identification of the gaming machine 1 The information signal is ready to be output to the information transmission unit 630.

  Next, the game control device 500 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 511 (clock generator) (S2325).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 511. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 511a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 500 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S2326). Specifically, the CPU 511a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of various initial value random numbers (S2327). . Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits an interrupt (S2328).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 511a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a big hit symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of the normal variation display game (win random number).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (S2329). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Furthermore, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 500 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 and read via the port and the data bus (S2330). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 500 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (S2331). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of S2331 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S2329 is executed again, and the processing from S2329 to S2331 is repeatedly executed ( Loop processing).

  Further, by permitting an interrupt (S2328) before the initial value random number update process (S2329), it is possible to prioritize the interrupt process when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (S2329), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S2331 is “Y”), the game control device 500 indicates that the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously detected is set to ON. It is determined whether the number of checks set in the processing of S2330 has been reached (S2332). When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (result of S2332 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (S2331). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of S2332 is “Y”), the game control device 500 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, processing at the time of occurrence of a power failure is executed (S2333 to S2339).

  The game control device 500 prohibits interruption (S2333) and sets all output ports to off (S2334). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (S2335), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (S2336).

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (S2337), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S2338). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S2339), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is shut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond cycle) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 511a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 500 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S2401). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register, and the processing of S2401 can be implemented by saving the values held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes input processing for acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 520 and reading the state of each input port (S2402). The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 37d, a start port 2 switch 38d, a conventional gate switch 34a, a first count switch 42d, a second count switch 45d, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S2403). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a first big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 42b, a second big prize opening solenoid 45b, a general purpose solenoid. An electric solenoid 38b is included. The output processing includes outputting game data to an information collection terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, and the like (S2404). Specifically, the effect control device 550 includes a change pattern designation command for specifying the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 550 to execute the power failure recovery process when the power failure is recovered. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S2405), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. The random number update process 2 to update is performed (S2406). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 500 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (S2407). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a starting opening 1 switch 37d, a starting opening 2 switch 38d, a gate switch 34a, winning opening switches 44a to 44n, a first count switch 42d, and a second count switch 45d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As an error monitoring, the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (S2408). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game is executed (S2409).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (S2410). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 31) are edited.

  The game control device 500 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, and executes a magnet fraud monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (S2411). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 30 or an error is displayed by turning on the state notification LED 29 to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external connection terminal 621 to the external device (S2412). Details of the external information editing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The game control device 500 then clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S2413). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of S2401 is restored (S2414), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S2415), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (S2408) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special figure game processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the special figure game process, the input signal is monitored by the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the display of special figures (identification symbols and identification information) is performed.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 500 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S2501).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special variable display game based on the win Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a count switch monitoring process (S2502). In the count switch monitoring process, the first count switch 42d provided in the first variable winning device 42 detects a game ball won in the first variable winning device 42 and monitors the number of winning game balls. Furthermore, a game ball won in the second variable winning device 45 is detected by a second count switch 45d provided in the second variable winning device 45, and the number of winning game balls is monitored. When the big winning opening of the first variable winning device 42 and the second variable winning device 45 is simultaneously opened, the number of game balls won in the first variable winning device 42 and the game won in the second variable winning device 45 The number of spheres may be added together or counted individually.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. Is checked (S2503). Note that the special figure game process timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure variation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game process timer is decremented by 1 in the process of S2503. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the special game process timer has not expired (the result of S2504 is “N”), the game control device 500 executes the processes after S2520.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of S2504 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 500 refers to the special game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (S2505). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S2506). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (S2507), and the process is branched according to the game process number (S2508).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of S2508 is “0”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special figure routine process (S2509). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of S2508 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure changing process (S2510). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of S2508 is “2”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special figure display process (S2511). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, For example, information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33A and 33B.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of S2508 is “3”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (S2512). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of S2508 is “4”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special winning opening opening process (S2513). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of S2508 is “5”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S2514). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening. The door 45a is closed. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, in the case of 15R, the opening / closing door 42a of the first variable winning device 42 is opened, and in the case of 2R, the opening / closing door 45a of the second variable winning device 45 is opened. In the case of a small hit, the open / close door 45a of the second variable winning device 45 is closed by a small hit remaining ball process corresponding to a process number 9 described later.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of S2508 is “6”), the game control device 500 executes a jackpot end process (S2515). In the big hit end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process of S2509 is set. Details of the big hit ending process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “7” (the result of S2508 is “7”), the game control device 500 executes the small hit fanfare process (S2516). In the small hitting fanfare process, the opening time of the big winning opening of the second variable winning device 45 is set.

  When the game process number is “8” (the result of S2508 is “8”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the small hitting process (S2517). In the small hit middle processing, a command for a small hit end screen is set, or information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is set.

  When the game process number is “9” (the result of S2508 is “8”), the game control device 500 executes the small hit remaining ball process (S2518). In the small hit remaining ball processing, a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening of the second variable winning device 45 is set, or information necessary for performing the small hit end processing is set. To do. Also, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won at the grand prize opening, and the opening / closing door 45a is closed when any of the conditions is met. To do. Thereafter, the special figure game process number is set to 10.

  When the game process number is “10” (the result of S2508 is “6”), the game control device 500 executes the small hit end process (S2519). In the small hit end processing, information necessary for performing the special figure routine processing in S2509 is set.

  After that, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of the symbols in the special figure 1 display (S2520). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display is executed (S2521).

  Further, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 2 display (S2522). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display is executed (S2523). When the process of S2523 is completed, the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (S2501) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of start port switch monitoring processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 500 first prepares a table for setting information on hold due to winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 37 (S2601). At this time, a table is prepared for setting a start opening winning effect command that is transmitted when a game ball has won the first start winning opening 37 (start opening 1).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38 (S2602). Details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 500, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning port 38) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member 38a of the second starting winning port 38 is a game. It is determined whether or not the ball is open so that a winning of a ball is possible (S2603). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of S2603 is “Y”), the processing after S2606 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of S2606 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 38 is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. A check is made (S2604), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (S2605).

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 38 cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 38a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member 38a is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, in the processes of S2604 and S2605, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S2605 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines that the game ball is won and invalidated at the second start winning opening 38, and the processing related to the special figure variable display game Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. At this time, a command is transmitted to the effect control device 550 to turn on the state notification LED 29 or output an alarm sound from the speaker 30.

  On the other hand, when the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S2605 is “N”), the game control device 500 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second starting winning award 38 (S2606). . At this time, a table for setting a start opening prize effect command by the second start winning opening 38 is prepared. Further, special figure start port switch common processing is executed (S2607). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special figure start port switch common process (S2602, S2607) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure start port switch common processing is common when a signal is input from the start port 1 switch 37d or the start port 2 switch 38d because the game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38. Is executed.

  First, the game control device 500 checks whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 37d) among the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S2701). S2702). If no signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (the result of S2702 is “N”), the special view start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (result of S2702 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to the RWM. Saving in a predetermined area (S2703). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start switch is loaded, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is made (S2704).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 is a start port signal that is the number of times information related to the number of times of winning at the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1. The output count is loaded (S2705). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the number of output of the start port signal loaded, and it is checked whether or not it overflows (S2706, S2707).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of S2707 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the RWM start port signal output count area. Save (S2708).

  The game control device 500, after the processing of S2708 is completed, or when the number of times of starting port signal output overflows (the result of S2707 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines the characteristics of the update target corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch. It is checked whether the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (S2709, S2710).

  When the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (the result of S2710 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) and updated (S2711).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 500 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored (S2712), and further holds a special figure reservation corresponding to the special figure hold number. A number command (ACTION) is prepared (S2713). Then, command setting processing for setting transmission of the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (S2714).

  Next, the game control device 500 calculates the address of the random number save area included in the reserved storage area corresponding to the start port to be updated and the updated special figure hold number (S2715).

  The game control device 500 saves the jackpot random number in the random number save area based on the calculated address (S2716). Further, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (S2717). Then, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the jackpot symbol random number saving area (S2718).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 and saves it in the random number saving area (S2719). The variation pattern random number 1 is a random number for determining the reach system of the latter variation pattern.

  Similarly, the game control device 500 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 and saves it in the random number saving area (S2720). The fluctuation pattern random number 2 is a random number for determining a detailed fluctuation pattern from the reach system of the latter half fluctuation specified by the fluctuation pattern random number 1.

  Further, the game control device 500 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 and saves it in the random number saving area (S2721). The variation pattern random number 3 is a random number for determining the first variation pattern.

  Here, a fluctuation pattern random number (fluctuation) for determining a fluctuation pattern (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in various fluctuation and non-reach fluctuation display) in the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 or special figure 2) The patterns 1 to 3) are updated by the game control program, unlike the patterns updated by the software of the random number generation circuit such as the jackpot symbol random number. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 500 executes a special figure hold information determination process for making a prior (prefetch) determination based on the random number saved in the random number save area (S2722), and ends the special figure start port switch common process. . Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit value (the result of S2710 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d. (S2730, S2731). If the monitoring target is not the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S2731 is “N”), a special figure reservation number command (overflow command) is prepared (S2732), and command setting processing is executed (S2733).

  On the other hand, when the monitoring target is the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S2731 is “N”), or when the command setting process of S2733 is completed, the game control device 500 performs the special-purpose start port switch common process. finish.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (S2722) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 27) described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure hold information determination process is started before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory (hold memory) (specifically, when the start memory is stored based on a winning game ball at the start opening). This is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information (game result information) corresponding to storage.

  The game control device 500 first determines whether or not the processing is related to the special figure 2 start memory by winning the second start winning opening 38 (start opening 2) (S2801).

  When the game control device 500 is not the process for the special figure 2 start memory, that is, the process for the special figure 1 start memory (the result of S2801 is "N"), the game machine 500 It is determined whether the operating state of the opening / closing member 38a) of the start winning opening 38 is in the accelerated state (during electric support) or whether the gaming state is a big hit (S2802).

  If the game control device 500 is in power support or is in a big hit (the result of S2802 is “Y”), the special figure hold information determination process is executed without executing the prefetch process for the special figure 1 start memory. Exit. On the other hand, when neither the electric support nor the big hit is found (the result of S2802 is “N”), the process of S2803 is executed to execute the prefetch process for the special figure 1 start memory.

  In the case of the process for the special figure 2 start memory (the result of S2801 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the process of S2803 to always execute the prefetch process.

  The game control device 500 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether or not the target start memory is a big hit in S2803 to S2807.

  First, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the jackpot probability state is a high probability state (S2803). When the state is a high probability state (the result of S2803 is “Y”), a jackpot determination value at a high probability is set (S2804). On the other hand, when the state is not a high probability state (the result of S2803 is “N”), a jackpot determination value at a low probability is set (S2805).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads a big hit random number from the target random number saving area (S2806). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination value acquired in S2804 or S2805 (S2807).

  When the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot random number value (the result of S2807 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines the jackpot symbol information corresponding to the start switch that has won in the target holding memory. A table is set (S2808). Then, the target jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the target random number save area (S2809), and symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the set table (S2810).

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination value does not match the jackpot random number and the jackpot random number does not match (the result of S2807 is “N”), the game control device 500 acquires the symbol information (0) at the time of loss (S2811). . Further, based on the jackpot random number loaded in S2806, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is a small hit (S2812). If the result is a small hit (the result of S2812 is “Y”). The symbol information (10) at the time of small hit is set (S2813). The symbol information (10) at the time of the small hit is common regardless of the type of the small hit symbol.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a symbol information command corresponding to the symbol information acquired in the processing of S2810 or S2813 (S2814), and executes a command setting process for setting transmission of the symbol information command (S2815). ).

  Further, the game control device 500 loads the target variation pattern random number 1 from the target random number save area (S2816), and prepares a variation pattern random number command corresponding to the variation pattern random number 1 (S2817). At the time of the pre-reading process, it is only necessary that even the reach system of the fluctuation pattern can be transmitted to the effect control device 550, so that a fluctuation pattern random number command corresponding to only the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is prepared. Thereby, the process of the game control apparatus 500 becomes simple.

  And the game control apparatus 500 performs the command setting process which sets transmission of the prepared fluctuation pattern random number command (S2818), and complete | finishes special figure pending | holding information determination processing.

  The fluctuation pattern random number does not affect the result of the fluctuation display game, that is, it is not necessary to improve the secrecy. Therefore, the variation pattern random number command is transmitted to the effect control device 550 as it is, or converted into information indicating the random value. Then, the details of the variation pattern are determined on the production control device 550 side. On the other hand, the big hit random number and the big hit symbol random number are random numbers that determine the result of the variable display game, and need to improve confidentiality. For this reason, the determination result information after execution of the jackpot determination process is transmitted to the effect control device 550 as a symbol information command. When these commands are transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550, they are stored in the special figure 1 / special figure 2 reservation storage area (see FIG. 49) of the effect control device 550.

  As described above, the determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory can be notified to the effect control device 550 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. ing. The effect control device 550 changes the display mode of the hold display displayed on the display device 48 or the frame display 805 based on the notified information, and so on before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. The result of the special figure variation display game is notified to the person.

[Big hit symbol information table]
Here, with reference to FIG. 29, the jackpot symbol information table set in S2808 in the jackpot determination process in the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 28) described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot symbol information table according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 29A is a jackpot symbol information table for special figure 1, and FIG. 29B is a jackpot symbol information table for special figure 2. FIG. FIG. 29C shows the timing of the target start prize and the prepared command.

  The jackpot symbol information table includes “hit symbol random number”, “symbol number”, “symbol information”, “hit type”, “hit open time”, “status notification at the end of jackpot”.

  The “hit symbol random number” specifies a symbol number or the like by comparing with the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number saving area.

  The “symbol number” is a stop symbol number indicating the result of the variable display game, that is, the display mode of 7 segments. The “symbol information” is information corresponding to the special game state at the time of the big hit and the specific game state after the big hit, and is used for information transmission to the effect control device 550. The “symbol information” is set with numbers 1 to 9, and the type of jackpot is set for each number.

  The “big hit type” includes the number of rounds, the probability state, and the number of time reductions. 2R or 15R is set as the number of rounds that is the number of times the first variable winning device 42 or the second variable winning device 45 is opened and closed in the special gaming state. In addition, the normal state or the high probability state is set as the probability state that is a big hit in the special figure variation display game. In addition, the number of short hours, which is the special figure variable display game number of times in which the operation state of the second start winning opening 38 in the specific gaming state (general power support) is in a short time state continues the short time state until the next big hit (short time ∞) , 100 times (time reduction 100), or 0 times (time reduction 0). The time “∞” and the time 100 are represented as the type “A”, and the time “0” is represented as the type “B” or the type “C”. In the embodiment of the present invention, the transition is made to the latent effect when the time is 0, and the transition ratio is 16/100 in the case of Special Figure 1 and 6/100 in the case of Special Figure 2. In addition, the ratio that becomes probable with the big hit is 66/100 for both of FIG. 1 and FIG.

  “Large Opening Time” is the time during which a large winning opening is opened during one round in the special gaming state. When the number of rounds is 15R, it is opened for 25 seconds per round. In the case of 2R and the type of time reduction being “A” or type “B”, it is opened for 6 seconds per round. Further, when 2R and the type of time reduction are “C”, it is opened for 0.5 seconds per round. Here, in the case of a small hit, the opening for 0.5 seconds is performed twice. Therefore, the opening mode when the big hit type is “2R probability variation C” and the opening mode when the big hit type is the same.

  “Status notification at the end of jackpot” indicates whether or not to notify the player of the probability state of the special figure variation display game after the special game state is ended, and “Yes” or “No” is set.

  Comparing the special figure 1 jackpot symbol information table shown in FIG. 29 (A) with the special figure 2 jackpot symbol information table shown in FIG. 29 (B), the special figure 2 case is preferential in terms of round distribution (game) It is set to be advantageous to the person).

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the range of the jackpot symbol random number varies depending on whether or not the state is a high probability state, and a jackpot symbol information table is prepared for each state.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38 and a win signal is detected, a special figure holding number command, a special figure type / design information command , And a fluctuation pattern random number command are prepared. The special figure type / symbol information command and the fluctuation pattern random number command are prepared as advance determination information in S2814 and S2817 of the special figure hold information determination process.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (S2509) in the special figure game process (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure normal processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (S3001, S3002).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of S3002 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is 0 ( S3003, S3004). Thus, the special figure 2 holding number check (S3001) is performed before the special figure 1 holding number check (S3003), so that the special figure 2 advantageous to the player over the special figure 1 variable display game is obtained. The variable display game is preferentially executed.

  Further, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (the result of S3004 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (S3005, S3006). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of S3006 is "N"), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (S3007). Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (S3008), and a command setting process is executed (S3009).

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of S3006 is “Y”), the game control device 500 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, and the customer waiting demo. Since the command has been transmitted to the effect control device 550, the processing from S3010 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (S3010). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500, when the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (result of S3002 is “N”), or when the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (result of S3004 is “N”), that is, When the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, special figure fluctuation start processing 1 is executed (S3011). Then, a special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process for preparing a table for shifting to the special-fluctuating process is executed (S3012). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the fluctuation, the special figure change display on the special figure display Processing for setting information for controlling the game (for example, a flag related to the fluctuation of the special figure display, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure display, etc.) is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated. Details of the special figure change start process 1 in S3011 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Special figure change start process 1]
Next, the details of the special figure variation start process 1 (S3011) in the special figure usual process (FIG. 30) described above will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure variation start processing 1 according to the embodiment of this invention. The special figure change start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the special figure change display game.

  First, the game control device 500 executes a jackpot flag setting process for setting out-of-game information or jackpot information as a jackpot flag for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a jackpot (S3101).

  In addition, the game control device 500 executes a small hit flag setting process for setting off information or small hit information to the small hit flag for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a small hit (S3102). ). The small hit determination is determined using a big hit random number.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a special figure stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure stop symbol in the special figure variation display game (S3103).

  After that, the game control device 500 saves the test signal corresponding to the special figure stop symbol number (special symbol stop symbol) (S3104). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information set by the special symbol stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (S3105).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a special figure variation flag (during variation flag) (S3106), and saves the special figure variation flag in the variation symbol determination flag area of the RWM (S3107).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a table for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern (S3108), and executes special figure information setting processing for setting various parameters (special figure information) for determining the fluctuation pattern ( S3109). Subsequently, the second half variation pattern setting process for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game is executed (S3110). Furthermore, based on the parameters set in S3109 and the latter half fluctuation pattern set in S3110, a fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the first half fluctuation pattern is executed (S3111).

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 executes a change start information setting process for setting information for starting the special figure change display game (S3112), and ends the special figure change start process 1.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the change start information setting process (S3112) in the special figure change start process (FIG. 31) described above will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of change start information setting processing according to the embodiment of this invention. In the change start information setting process, a process such as setting a time value is executed based on the determined change pattern.

  The game control device 500 first clears the random number save areas of the target variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (S3201).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 500 sets the first half variation time value table (S3202), and obtains the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number obtained in the process of S3111 of the variation pattern setting process (FIG. 31). (S3203).

  Similarly, the game control device 500 sets the latter half variation time value table (S3204), and obtains the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number obtained in the process of S3110 of the variation pattern setting process (FIG. 31). (S3205).

  Then, the game control device 500 adds the first half variation time value acquired in the process of S3203 and the second half variation time value acquired in the process of S3205 (S3206), and adds the added value to the special game processing timer area. Save (S3207).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes a process of transmitting a variation pattern command to the effect control device 550. Specifically, first, the MODE part of the variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (S3208). Furthermore, the ACTION part of the variation pattern command corresponding to the latter half variation number is calculated and prepared (S3209), and command setting processing is executed to set the variation pattern command in the transmission buffer (S3210).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command (design information command) from the decoration special figure command area (S3211), and sets a decoration special figure command in the transmission buffer. Is executed (S3212).

  And game control device 500 performs processing which transmits a special figure reservation number command to production control device 550. Specifically, first, a MODE part of a decorative special figure holding number command corresponding to the changing symbol discrimination flag is prepared (S3213).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets the address of the random number save area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag (S3214), and updates the number of special symbol suspension corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag by 1 (S3215). Further, an ACTION section for the special figure pending number command corresponding to the special figure pending number command is prepared (S3216), and command setting processing is executed to set the special figure pending number command in the transmission buffer (S3217).

  Finally, the game control device 500 shifts the random number save area corresponding to the variable symbol determination flag (S3218), and clears the empty area after the shift to 0 (S3219). Thereafter, the variation start information setting process is terminated.

  As described above, in the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 28), which is the above-described prior determination process, the value of the variation pattern random number is set to be transmitted as it is to the effect control device 550 in S2818, but at the time of the start of variation. In, variation pattern information (number) determined by determination using a variation pattern random number is set.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (S2511) in the special figure game process (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 33A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first half of the special figure display processing according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 33B is a flowchart illustrating a procedure in the latter half of the special figure display processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  First, when a small hit occurs, the game control device 500 has a small hit flag 1 (Special Figure 1) set in the small hit flag 1 area and a small hit flag set in the small hit flag 2 area. 2 (Special Figure 2) is loaded (S3301). Thereafter, the small hit flag 1 area and the small hit flag 2 area are cleared (S3302).

  Next, when the big hit occurs, the game control device 500 has a big hit flag 1 (special figure 1) set in the big hit flag 1 area and a big hit flag 2 (special figure) set in the big hit flag 2 area. 2) is loaded (S3303). Thereafter, the big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area are cleared (S3304).

  Next, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 2 (S3305) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S3306). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S3306 is “Y”), a test signal related to the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area (S3310).

  On the other hand, when the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 2 and determines that it is not a big hit (the result of S3306 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 1 (S3307) and determines whether or not it is a big hit. Is determined (S3308). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S3308 is “Y”), a test signal related to the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area (S3309).

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the round number upper limit value table when the process of saving the test signal related to the special figure 1 jackpot (S3309) or the process of saving the test signal related to the special figure 2 jackpot (S3310) is completed. (S3311).

  Next, the game control apparatus 500 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag, and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area (S3312). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired, and the round LED point is saved in the round LED pointer area (S3313).

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information for setting the winning probability of the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to the normal state (low probability state) (S3314), and a command setting process Is executed (S3315).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information indicating the stopped symbol of the special symbol variation display game being executed (S3316), and executes command setting processing (S3317). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot), the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 550.

  After that, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a symbol information command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information of the decorative special symbol variation display game displayed on the display device 48 from the decorative special symbol command area (S3318). Command setting processing for the information command is executed (S3319).

  Next, the game control device 500 saves the signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state in the external information output data area (S3320).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets a big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information (S3321), and saves the big hit fanfare time in the special game processing timer area (S3322).

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the special winning opening information is the opening of the special winning opening 1 (the first variable winning device 42) (S3323), and determines (S3324).

  The game control device 500 resets the number of illegal winnings to the big winning opening 1 (S3325) when the big winning opening 1 is opened (the result of S3324 is “Y”), and the big winning opening 1 fraud monitoring period. The fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the flag (S3326).

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 determines the number of illegal winnings to the big winning opening 2 when the big winning opening 1 is not opened, that is, when the big winning opening 2 is opened (the result of S3324 is “N”). The flag is reset (S3327), and the fraud monitoring non-period monitoring flag is saved in the special winning opening 2 fraud monitoring period flag (S3328).

  Then, the game control device 500 executes the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 for shifting to the fanfare / interval process (S3329), and ends the special figure display process. In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1, a process number “3” corresponding to the fanfare / interval process is set, and information indicating various states is set.

  Here, the information indicating various states includes, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state) on the external connection terminal 621, a general-purpose variable display game, and a special-graphic variable display game. Test signal indicating that the probability of winning the game is a normal state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the big winning mouth fraud monitoring period, clearing the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to the display, information to turn off the game state display LED related to the display of the high probability state, information that sets the probability of hitting results in the normal fluctuation display game to the normal state, and display of the high probability state that is turned on when the power failure is restored Information for turning off the game state display LED, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, information for setting the probability of a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal state, or at the time of power failure recovery Information indicating that the probability of a hit result in a normal map fluctuation display game or a special figure fluctuation display game is in a normal state, which is output to the effect control device 550, or clearing the remaining time reduction fluctuation count after a big hit Information).

  On the other hand, when the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 1 and determines that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of S3308 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks the loaded small hit flag 1 (S3330). It is determined whether or not (S3331). If it is determined that there is no small hit (the result of S3331 is “N”), the small hit flag 2 is checked (S3332), and it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S3333).

  If the game control device 500 does not determine that the game is a small hit in the process of S3333 (the result of S3333 is “Y”), the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, so the time-reduced variation number update process is performed. Execute (S3340). The time shortening fluctuation count update process is a process of updating the fluctuation count, checking the end of the power transmission support, and setting necessary information. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (S3341), and the special figure display process is terminated. The details of the time shortening fluctuation count update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set in the small hit flag 1 or the small hit flag 2 (the result of S3331 is “Y” or the result of S3333 is “Y”), the game control device 500 reduces the number of time reduction fluctuations. Update processing is executed (S3334). Then, a fanfare command for small hits is prepared (S3335), and command setting processing is executed (S3336).

  Further, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a symbol information command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information of the special symbol variation display game displayed on the display device 48 from the special symbol command area (S3337). Command setting processing for the information command is executed (S3338). Then, the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process is executed (S3339), and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. In the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process, the processing number “7” corresponding to the small hitting fanfare mid-process is set, or information indicating various states is set as in the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 in S3329. Or

[Time shortening fluctuation count update processing]
Next, the details of the time shortening variation number update process (S3334 and S3340) in the above special figure display process (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the variation number update process according to the embodiment of this invention. This process is executed when a big hit does not occur. The number of times that the variable display game has been executed since the last big hit has occurred is counted, and the end of the short-time state is determined.

  The game control device 500 determines whether or not the current game state is a short time state (supporting ordinary power) (S3401).

  If the game control device 500 is in the time saving state (the result of S3401 is “Y”), the game control device 500 subtracts 1 from the number of time reduction fluctuations and updates it (S3402). Further, it is determined whether or not the number of time-varying fluctuations is 0 (S3403).

  The game control device 500 prepares a probability information command at the time of short-time end (3404) when the number of short-time fluctuations is 0, that is, when the time-short state ends (result of S3403 is “Y”). Command setting processing is executed to set the transmission buffer to be transmitted to the control device 550 (S3405).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the end of time reduction in the external information output data area (S3406). Further, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (S3407).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the low probability number in the game state display number area (S3408), and saves the normal low probability / no power support flag in the normal game mode flag area (S3409). Further, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3410).

  The game control device 500 saves a probability information command for setting a low probability in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3411), and ends the time shortening variation number update process.

  On the other hand, if the game control device 500 is not currently supporting ordinary power (the result of S3401 is “N”), or if the number of time fluctuations is not 0, that is, if the time saving state continues (the result of S3403 is “ N "), the time shortening variation number update process is terminated.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the big hit end process (S2515) in the above-described special figure game process (FIG. 25) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end process according to the embodiment of this invention. In the big hit end process, a game state is set after the big hit state ends.

  The game control device 500 first loads the probability variation determination flag stored in the probability variation determination flag area (S3501), and branches to the big hit end setting process based on the probability variation determination flag (S3503 to S3506).

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “0”, the game control device 500 executes jackpot end setting processing 1 (S3503). Details of the jackpot end setting process 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “1”, the game control device 500 executes jackpot end setting processing 2 (S3504). Details of the jackpot end setting process 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “2”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 3 (S3505). Details of the jackpot end setting process 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation determination flag is set to “3”, the game control device 500 executes the jackpot end setting process 4 (S3506). Details of the big hit end setting process 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the jackpot end setting process ends, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag (S3507). And the command setting process for transmitting a probability information command to the production | presentation control apparatus 550 is performed (S3508).

  And the game control apparatus 500 performs the special figure normal process transfer process 2 for performing a special figure normal process (S3509), and complete | finishes a big hit end process.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (S3503) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 35) described above will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 1 according to the embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 1 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the time saving state.

  The game control device 500 first saves the external information output data area in order to transmit a signal related to the start of the short time state to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S3601). Further, a signal relating to the start of the time-short state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S3602). Further, in order to display a time-short state number in a game state display number display area (not shown), the time-short number is saved in the game state display number area (S3603).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the ordinary high probability / ordinary power support flag in the ordinary game mode flag area (S3604). Further, the low probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3605), and the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3606). Finally, the initial value (100 times) of the short time fluctuation count is saved in the time shortening fluctuation count area (S3607), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (S3504) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 35) described above will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 2 according to the embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 2 is a process of setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to a high probability state.

  The game control device 500 first saves the signal related to the start of the high probability state in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to the game hall internal management device (not shown) (S3701). Further, a signal related to the start of the high probability state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S3702). Further, in order to display a high probability state number in a game state display number display area (not shown), a high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (S3703).

  Then, the game control apparatus 500 saves the normal high probability / general power support flag in the normal game mode flag area in order to shift to the high probability state (S3704). Further, a high probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S3705), and a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3706). Finally, since the high probability state continues until the next big hit, the time shortening variation frequency area is reset (S3707), and the big hit end setting process 2 is ended.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (S3505) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 35) described above will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 3 according to the embodiment of this invention. The big hit end setting process 3 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the big hit to the latent probability changing state.

  The game control device 500 first saves a signal related to the start of the latent probability changing state in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S3801). In addition, a signal related to the start of the latent probability changing state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit the signal to a test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S3802). Further, in order to display the number of the latent probability change state in a game state display number display area (not shown), the number at the time of latent probability change is saved in the game state display number area (S3803).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves a normal low probability / no power support flag in the normal game mode flag area in order to shift to the latent probability changing state (S3804). Further, a high probability / no time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S3805), and a probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3806). Finally, since the latent probability variation state continues until the next big hit, the time reduction variation count area is reset (S3807), and the big hit end setting process 3 is ended.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (S3506) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 35) described above will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 4 according to the embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 3 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to a low probability state.

  First, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the low probability state in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to a game hall internal management device (not shown) (S3901). Further, a signal related to the start of the low probability state is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S3902). Further, in order to display a low probability state number in a game state display number display area (not shown), the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (S3903).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves a normal low probability / no power support flag in the normal game mode flag area to shift to the low probability state (S3904). Further, a low probability / non-short time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (S3905), and a probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S3906). Finally, since the low probability state continues until the next big hit, the time shortening variation frequency area is reset (S3907), and the big hit end setting process 4 is ended.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (S2412) in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of external information editing processing according to the embodiment of this invention. The external information editing process is a process of editing various signals output from the external connection terminal 621 to the external device.

  The game control device 500 first sets OFF data of the security signal (S4001). Further, OFF data of the gaming machine error state signal is set (S4002). Then, it is checked whether or not an error has occurred in the status of the front frame opening monitoring area for monitoring the opening of the front frame 3 (S4003, S4004). The status of the front frame release monitoring area is set by the front frame release detection SW 3b (FIG. 21).

  When the status of the front frame opening monitoring area is not in error occurrence (the result of S4004 is “N”), the gaming control apparatus 500 has an error in the status of the glass frame opening monitoring area for monitoring the opening of the glass frame 18. Is checked and determined (S4005, S4006). The status of the glass frame opening monitoring area is set by the glass frame opening detection SW 18b (FIG. 21). If the status of the glass frame opening monitoring area is not in error (the result of S4006 is “N”), the processing after S4009 is executed.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 has an error in the status of the front frame opening monitoring area (the result of S4004 is “Y”), or an error has occurred in the status of the glass frame opening monitoring area (S4006). Is “Y”), the security signal ON data is set (S4007). Also, ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is set (S4008).

  Then, the game control device 500 checks whether the security signal control timer has already expired or whether the security signal control timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the security signal control timer. (S4009, S4010). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set according to the security signal output mode (FIG. 10B) described above, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the security signal control timer in the processing of S4009. The value set as the initial value is, for example, 1300 ms after RAM (RWM) initialization. When the value of the security signal control timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the security signal control timer expires (the result of S4010 is “Y”), the game control device 500 executes the processing from S4012 onward. When the security signal control timer has not expired (the result of S4010 is “N”), ON data of the security signal is set (S4011).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the value of the magnet fraud flag region is a value indicating that a magnet fraud has occurred (S4012, S4013). If the magnet fraud is occurring (the result of S4013 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S4018 and subsequent steps, the security signal ON data is set (S4018), and the gaming machine error status signal is turned ON. Data is set (S4019).

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening fraud flag area is a value indicating that a fraudulent winning has occurred, when the magnet fraud has not occurred (the result of S4013 is “N”). Determination is made (S4014, S4015). If an illegal winning at the big winning opening is occurring (the result of S4015 is “Y”), the processing of S4018 and S4019 described above is executed, and ON data of the security signal and the gaming machine error status signal Set.

  In addition, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the value of the public power fraud flag area is a value indicating that an illegal winning is occurring when an illegal winning in the special winning opening has not occurred (the result of S4015 is “N”). Is checked and determined (S4016, S4017). If an illegal prize is being generated on the ordinary power (the result of S4018 is “Y”), the processing of S4018 and S4019 described above is executed to set ON data of the security signal and the gaming machine error status signal. To do.

  Next, the game control device 500 displays the set security signal as external information output data when an illegal winning is not occurring on the ordinary power (result of S4018 is “N”) or when the processing of S4019 is finished. Save in the area (S4020). Further, the installed gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (S4021). Further, a start port signal editing process for editing the start port signal is executed (S4022). Details of the start port signal editing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets the symbol determination signal OFF data (S4023), and the symbol determination signal control timer has already timed up, or the symbol determination signal control timer has been updated (-1). Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol determination signal control timer has expired (S4024, S4025). The initial value of the symbol determination signal control timer is set according to the above-described security signal output mode (FIG. 10B), and 1 is subtracted from the value of the symbol determination signal control timer in step S4024. The value set as the initial value is 256 ms (one pulse) that is output every time the special symbol of the special figure variation display game is stopped. When the value of the symbol determination signal control timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the symbol determination signal control timer has not expired (result of S4025 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets the ON data of the symbol determination signal (S4026). When the symbol determination signal control timer expires (result of S4025 is “Y”) or when the processing of S4026 is finished, the set symbol determination signal is saved in the external information output data area (S4027). Then, the external information editing process ends.

  As described above, in the external information editing process, the game control device 500 sets OFF data or ON data in the security signal and the symbol determination signal among the eight signals output to the information transmission unit 630 of the external information terminal board 600. Save in the external information output data area for output.

  Next, details of the start port signal editing process (S4022) in the above-described external information editing process (FIG. 40) will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a procedure of start port signal editing processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the start opening signal editing process, when the start winning opening is awarded, among the 8 signals output to the information transmission unit 630 of the external information terminal board 600, OFF data or ON data is set in the start opening signal. Save in the external information output data area for output. One start port signal is composed of 128 ms of the ON signal and 64 ms of the OFF signal for a total of 192 ms.

  The game control device 500 first updates (-1) if the start port signal output control timer set in S4107 described later is not 0 (S4101). Then, it is checked whether or not the start port signal output control timer is “0” (S4102, S4103). Here, when the value of the start port signal output control timer is “0”, the case where the output of the start port signal is completed and the case where the output of the start port signal has already ended are included.

  When the start port signal output control timer is “0” (the result of S4103 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 500 starts the RWM in S2708 of the above-described special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 27). It is determined whether or not the number of times of starting port signal output saved in the mouth signal output number area is 0 (S4104, S4105).

  If the start port signal output count is not 0 (the result of S4105 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 updates the start port signal output count (−1) (S4106). Also, the initial value of the start port signal output control timer is saved in the start port signal output control timer area (S4107). The initial value of the start port signal output control timer is set to 192 ms (one pulse) according to the above-described start port signal output mode (FIG. 10B).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets ON data of the start port signal (S4110), saves the start port signal in the external information output data area (S4112), and ends the start port signal editing process.

  On the other hand, when the start port signal output control timer is not “0” (the result of S4103 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 determines that the start port signal output control timer has a signal inversion timing (that is, the start port signal output timer). Whether or not is 64 ms) is determined (S4108, S4109).

  When the start port signal output control timer is not at the signal inversion timing (the result of S4109 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets the ON data of the start port signal to continuously output the ON signal. The start port signal is saved in the external information output data area (S4112), and the start port signal editing process is terminated.

  In addition, in the game control device 500, when the start port signal output control timer is not the signal inversion timing (the result of S4109 is “Y”), or when the start port signal output count is 0 (the result of S4105 is “Y”). ), The start port signal OFF data is set (S4111), the start port signal is saved in the external information output data area (S4112), and the start port signal editing process is terminated. By these processes, a start port signal of 192 ms in total composed of an ON signal of 128 ms and an OFF signal of 64 ms is output.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the effect control device 550 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 according to the embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 first prohibits interruption (S4201). Next, the RAM 551a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S4202). Then, CPU initialization processing is executed (S4203). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 551a (S4204), and random number initialization processing is executed (S4205). Subsequently, various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) are started (S4206). Then, interrupt is permitted (S4207).

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (S4208). The WDT is activated in the CPU initialization process (S4203) described above, and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 detects an operation signal of the effect button 61 and the selection button 62 by the player, and performs an effect button input process for generating input information such as a flag in accordance with the detected signal. Is executed (S4209).

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a game control command analysis process for specifying a game control command received from the game control device 500 (S4210). In the game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the information set in the buffer 532a of the game control device 500 has been correctly received by interruption, and if it is received, command classification for subsequent scene control process is performed. .

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a test mode process (S4211). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and the display and the operation of the accessory are inspected. If display, sound, LED lighting, or the like is necessary, control is performed in the processing of S4215 to S4217, which will be described later, and the processing ends when the inspection ends and the power is turned off. The test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 controls the scene (display content) to be displayed on the display device 48 and the frame display 805 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S4210). A scene control process is executed (S4212). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S4213). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 550, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 500, predetermined processing such as setting of information for alarm sound notification is executed. Here, the control of actually turning on the status notification LED 29 or generating an alarm sound from the speaker 30 is performed in the processing of S4215 to S4217 described later.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 (S4214). The command written in the register in the effect command editing process is output to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 30 (S4215). In addition, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 101, frame decoration device 181) is executed (S4216), and further an effect device such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid or movable illumination. A motor / SOL control process for controlling the rotation of the board effect device 102 and the frame effect device 182 and the frame indicator 805 is executed (S4217).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S4218), and returns to the process of S4208. Thereafter, the processing from S4208 to S4218 is repeated.

[2nd CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of another main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 of the effect control device 550 according to the embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 first executes a CPU initialization process (S4301). Then, the RAM 554a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S4302), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 554a (S4303). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (S4304). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (S4305).

  Further, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes initialization processing of various control processes (S4306). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process executed in a game effect process (S4311) described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the display device 48 and the frame display 805 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the display device 48 and the frame display 805 is permitted (S4307).

  Thereafter, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 clears (initializes) the system cycle wait flag (S4308), and waits until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (S4309). The system cycle wait flag is set to 1 when a predetermined process is completed in the V blank interrupt process.

  When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (the result of S4309 is “Y”), the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 determines whether the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 is operating normally. (Watchdog timer) is cleared (S4310). When a predetermined time elapses without clearing the WDT, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 is reset. The display device 48 and the frame display 805 execute a game special display variation display game, display various images, and execute a game effect process for executing control related to a game effect or the like (S4311). Return to processing. Thereafter, the processing from S4308 to S4311 is repeated.

[1st scene control processing (1st CPU)]
Next, details of the first scene control process (S4212) in the main process (FIG. 42) described above will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 first determines whether or not it is in the test mode (S4401). The test mode is a mode that is executed when the CPU is inspected, such as at the time of factory shipment.

  If the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is in the test mode (the result of S4401 is “Y”), the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is not in the test mode (the result of S4401 is “N”), the scene to be displayed on the display device 48 and the frame display 805 (all display contents) is changed. It is determined whether or not a change command has been received (S4402). If a scene change command has not been received (the result of S4402 is “N”), the process of S4403 to S4406 is not executed and the process of S4407 is performed. Transition. The scene change command is a command corresponding to execution of processing in S4408 to S4415 described later, and indicates, for example, a power-on command, a power failure recovery command, or the like.

  On the other hand, when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives the scene change command (the result of S4402 is “Y”), it acquires the game state to be updated, that is, the current game state (S4403). Then, it is determined whether or not the received scene change command is an effective command corresponding to the current gaming state transmitted from the gaming control device 500 and analyzed in the gaming control command analysis process (S4410) described above ( S4404).

  If the received scene change command is valid (the result of S4404 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 saves the received scene change command in the RAM 551a as the work area (S4405). ). Then, an effect request flag indicating that it is time to change the scene (display content) is set (S4406).

  If the received scene change command is not valid (the result of S4404 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 proceeds to the process of S4407 without executing the processes of S4405 and S4406.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 branches to a process corresponding to the command identifier analyzed in the above-described game control command analysis process (S4410) (S4407).

  When the command identifier is set to “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power-on processing (S4408).

  If the command identifier is set to “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power failure recovery processing other than the customer waiting processing described later (S4409).

  When the command identifier is set to “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a customer waiting process (S4410). Details of the customer waiting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the command identifier is set to “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the normal game process (S4411). In the normal game process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set variation pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set variation pattern is performed. Details of the normal game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the command identifier is set to “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes fanfare processing (S4412).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the in-round processing when the command identifier is set to “large-open-release n-th command” (S4413). In the in-round processing, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, information necessary for setting an ending command is set.

  When the command identifier is set to “interval command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes interval processing (S4414).

  When the command identifier is set to “ENDING COMMAND”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an ending process (S4415).

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives a hold number command transmitted from the game control device 500 at the time of starting winning and at the start of fluctuation, and updates the hold number of the start memory by the hold number command. The number command reception process is executed (S4416). In addition, a decoration special figure command reception process for receiving a decoration special figure command transmitted from the game control device 500 prior to the fluctuation pattern command at the start of fluctuation is executed (S4417). In addition, pre-read command reception processing is performed to set the effect of hold display by a pre-effect command including a symbol information command for determining whether or not the variable display game will be a big hit and a variable pattern random number command for specifying the variable pattern to be executed. In step S4418, the 1st scene control process is terminated.

[Customer waiting process (1st CPU)]
Next, the details of the customer waiting process (S4410) in the first scene control process (FIG. 44) will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a customer waiting process according to the embodiment of this invention. The customer waiting process is a process of setting information for moving the frame indicator 805 to the position of waiting for the customer by setting the display device 48 and the frame indicator 805 to display the customer waiting demonstration display.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the customer waiting start flag is set (S4501). The customer waiting start flag is set in S4504 described later.

  When the customer waiting start flag is set (the result of S4501 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 proceeds to the process of S4505.

  On the other hand, if the customer waiting start flag is not set (the result of S4501 is “N”), has the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 received the customer waiting demo command transmitted from the game control device 500? It is determined whether or not (S4502). If the customer waiting demo command has not been received (the result of S4502 is “N”), the customer waiting process is terminated. If a customer waiting demo command has been received (the result of S4502 is “Y”), a customer waiting start timer (for example, 30 seconds) is set (S4503), and a customer waiting start flag is set (S4503). S4504).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 subtracts and updates the customer waiting start timer (S4505), and determines whether or not the customer waiting start timer has become 0 as a result of the update (S4506). If the customer waiting start timer is not 0, that is, if the set time (30 seconds) has not elapsed (the result of S4506 is “N”), the customer waiting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting start timer is 0, that is, when the set time (30 seconds) has elapsed (the result of S4506 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 displays the display device 48. And the customer waiting demonstration display is set to display on the frame display 805 (S4507).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the display unit movable information 1 for moving the frame display unit 805 to the position waiting for the customer in the motor / SOL control process (S4217) (S4508). . Further, the width of the appeal display area of the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805 and the width of the effect display area of the player side display surface 805a are set to the values waiting for the customer (S4509), and the customer waiting process ends. .

[Normal game processing (1st CPU)]
Next, the details of the normal game process (S4411) in the first scene control process (FIG. 44) will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal game process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether there is an effect request flag (S4601). As described above, the effect request flag is set when the scene change command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is a valid command in S4402 of the 1st scene control process. Accordingly, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 displays the display contents displayed on the display device 48 and the frame display 805 in a series of display effects when there is no effect request flag (the result of S4601 is “N”). Since it is a part, it is determined whether to change the display content according to whether or not the update timer is 0 (S4602).

  When the update timer is 0 (the result of S4602 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 transfers the data of the next scene set in the sequence table to shift to the next scene. The setting is made (S4603). Then, it is determined whether or not the set scene is the final scene (S4604). If it is the final scene (the result of S4604 is "Y"), the end of the variable display game is set (S4605), and the base game The process ends.

  If the update timer is not 0 (the result of S4602 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 continues the current display, and thus ends the normal game process without executing the process. If the scene set in S4603 is not the final scene (the result of S4604 is “N”), the variable display game is still continued, and the normal game process is ended without setting the end.

  On the other hand, when there is an effect request flag (the result of S4601 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is the timing for switching the entire display content displayed on the display device 48 and the frame display 805. Various processes are executed according to the received scene change command.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not to return from the customer waiting display (S4606). If it is a return from waiting for a customer (the result of S4606 is “Y”), a display for moving the frame display 805 to the position during game operation in the motor / SOL control process (S4217) described above. The movable information 2 is set (S4607). Further, the width of the appeal display area on the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805 and the width of the effect display area on the player side display surface 805a are set to values at the time of the game operation (S4608).

  On the other hand, if the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 does not return from waiting for a customer (the result of S4606 is “N”), the processing of S4607 and S4608 described above is not executed, and the processing after S4609 is executed. .

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the push button (PB) information (history) such as the effect button 61 pressed by the player immediately before the end of the variable display (S4609). Then, an operation request for the movable body (community) is set and initialized (S4610).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is based on the variation pattern information transmitted from the game control device 500, the game state, and the effect distribution information (distribution table) set in the effect control device 550. Then, a variation effect information setting process for determining a variation pattern and setting information of the variation pattern is executed (S4611).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number seed initialization process for initializing the seed value of the random number for determining the production information (variation pattern) so as not to cause the production (S4612).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 starts or stops the change display in the decorative special figure change display game executed by the display device 48 and the frame display 805 corresponding to the change pattern set in S4611. Then, a scene sequence table for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as the display of the effect character is set (S4613). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 checks and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S4614, S4615). When the time reduction flag is set (the result of S4615 is “Y”), the time reduction count is decremented by 1 and updated (S4616). When the time reduction flag is not set (the result of S4615 is “N”), the processing of S4619 is executed.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (S4617). When the number of time reductions is 0 (result of S4617 is “Y”), the time reduction state is ended, so the time reduction flag is cleared (S4618). When the number of time reductions is not 0, that is, when it is larger than 0 (the result of S4617 is “N”), the processing of S4619 is executed.

  Finally, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect request flag (S4619) and ends the normal game process.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Next, details of the prefetch command reception process (S4418) in the above-described first scene control process (FIG. 44) will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch command reception process procedure according to the embodiment of this invention. The prefetch command reception process is a process executed when a prefetch command is received from the game control device 500.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not a prefetch command has been received (S4701). The pre-read command includes a pre-design symbol command and a pre-production variation command. When the main control microcomputer 551 has not received the prefetch command (the result of S4701 is “N”), the prefetch command reception processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives a prefetch command (the result of S4701 is “Y”), it acquires a gaming state flag (S4702). Then, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is other than a special state in which the latent probability is changing (S4703). If the gaming state is a special state (the result of S4703 is “N”), a prior (pre-reading) effect is performed. Since the meaning of the latent state that is difficult for the player to determine is lost (thinning), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated without setting the prior performance.

  When the gaming state is other than the special state (the result of S4703 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 stores the content of the prior determination command in the corresponding hold (start) memory on the effect control device 550 side. Save in the area (S4704). The prior determination command is a symbol information command and a variation pattern random number command set to be transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 in S2815 and S2818 of the above-described special figure hold information determination processing (FIG. 28). Details of the hold (start) storage area on the production control device 550 side will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 checks the symbol information command among the prior determination commands (S4705), and determines whether or not the symbol is a missed symbol (S4706).

  When the symbol information command is a lost symbol (the result of S4706 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 acquires a gaming state flag (S4707), and acquires the current number of reserved memories ( In step S4708, the loss variation selection table corresponding to the acquired gaming state flag and the number of reserved memories is set (S4709).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the symbol information command is not a lost symbol, that is, when it is a small hit or big hit (the result of S4706 is “N”), first, a small hit second half variation selection table Is set (S4710). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol information command is a jackpot symbol (S4711). If the symbol information command is a jackpot symbol (the result of S4711 is “Y”), the latter half variation of the jackpot variation is set in the latter half variation selection table set in S4710. It resets to the selection table (S4712). If the symbol is not a big hit symbol (the result of S4711 is “N”), the small hitting second half fluctuation selection table set in S4710 remains.

  Subsequently, when the fluctuation selection table is set in S4709, S4710, or S4712, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 checks the fluctuation pattern random number command among the prior determination commands (S4713). At this time, the fluctuation pattern random number command is the random value itself of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 and executes a 2-byte distribution process for distributing the 2-byte fluctuation pattern information according to the random number (S4714).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 acquires information on the reach system of the second half fluctuation obtained as a result of the allocation (S4715), and the acquired reach system information is a target hold (start) storage area (FIG. 49). (S4716). Thereafter, a pre-reading effect setting process is executed (S4717), and the pre-read command receiving process is terminated.

[Pre-direction setting process]
Next, the details of the pre-effect setting process (S4717) in the prefetch command reception process described above will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a procedure of pre-effect setting processing according to the embodiment of this invention. The prior effect setting process is a process for setting the prior effect mode when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 first acquires the current number of reserved memories (S4801), and determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is 1 (S4802).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 obtains the remaining time of the running variable display game (S4803) when the number of reserved memories is 1 (the result of S4802 is “Y”), and remains for a predetermined time or more. It is determined whether or not (S4804). If the remaining time does not remain for the specified time or longer (the result of S4804 is “N”), the preliminary effect setting process is terminated because the preliminary effect is not performed.

  In addition, when the remaining time of the variable display game remains for a predetermined time or more (the result of S4804 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 acquires a random number for pre-production (S4805), It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for pre-production matches the execution decision value (S4806). The execution of the pre-production using the pre-production random number may be determined with a probability of 1/2. Then, when the preliminary presentation is not performed (the result of S4806 is “N”), the preliminary presentation setting process is terminated.

  The main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551, when the value of the random number for pre-production matches the execution decision value, that is, when the pre-production is performed (the result of S4806 is “Y”), the pre-production distribution table 1 (FIG. 50A) is set (S4807). The prior performance distribution table 1 is a table used when there is only one reserved storage number, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 loads the reserved memory symbol information and reach system information that triggered the execution of the prefetch command reception processing this time from the reserved (start) memory area (FIG. 49) and prepares it. (S4808). After that, using the pre-production distribution table 1, the pre-production mode selection process 1 for selecting the pre-production mode corresponding to the symbol information and the reach system information is executed (S4809).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the number of reserved storage is not 1 (2 or more) (the result of S4802 is “N”), the prior effect distribution table 2 (FIG. 50 (B)) Is set (S4810). The prior effect distribution table 2 is a table used when there are a plurality of reserved storage numbers, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 loads and prepares the reserved memory symbol information and reach system information from the reserved (start) memory area (FIG. 49), which triggered the execution of the prefetch command reception processing this time. In addition, information on the preceding hold memory stored before the hold storage is also prepared (S4811). Thereafter, using the pre-effect distribution table 2, the pre-effect mode selection process 2 for selecting the pre-effect mode corresponding to the information of the hold storage and the pre-hold storage is executed (S4812).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 saves the preliminary presentation mode selected in S4809 or S4812 in the target storage (start) storage area (S4813), and ends the preliminary presentation setting process.

[Special figure hold (start) storage area]
Next, the special figure holding (starting) storage area provided on the side of the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 49 is a table showing the reserved storage area of the special figure variation display game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The reserved memory area includes a special figure 1 reserved memory area corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and a special figure 2 reserved memory area corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game.

  The special figure 1 reserved storage area and the special figure 2 reserved storage area are stored from the storage area 0 consisting of the hold number information storage area for storing the hold number information and from the storage area 1 corresponding to the hold memory 1 to the hold memory 4. Area 4 is secured. Each area from the storage area 1 to the storage area 4 includes a prior determination command area and a prior determination information area.

  In the prior determination command area, symbol information and variation pattern random number 1 information transmitted from the game control device 500 are stored.

  The advance determination information area stores the reach system information and the pre-production information (pre-production mode) acquired in the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 47).

[Advance Notification Distribution Table]
Next, the prior effect distribution table in the prior effect setting process (FIG. 48) will be described. FIG. 50 is an example of a prior notification distribution table according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 50A shows the pre-effect distribution table 1 set in S4807. FIG. 50B is the pre-effect distribution table 2 set in S4810.

  FIG. 50 (A) shows only the reserved storage that has been stored in the reserved number information storage area as one, that is, the reserved memory is the trigger for executing the current prefetch command reception process (FIG. 47). It is a table applied to the case.

  At this time, the pre-notification mode (color) of the reserved memory displayed on the display device 48 and the frame indicator 805 is set according to the symbol information and reach system information corresponding to the reserved memory. The display of the hold storage (hold display) before the prior notification mode is set is white.

  Specifically, when the symbol information is “losing” and the reach system information is “no reach” and “normal”, the color of the hold display is white without change. When the reach system information is “SP1” and “SP2”, the color of the hold display is set to yellow, and when the reach system information is “SP3”, the color of the hold display is set to red. Also, when the symbol information is “big hit”, the color of the hold display corresponding to the reach system information is set to the same color as that of “losing”. When the symbol information is “small hit”, even if the reach system information is “SP1”, the color of the hold display is white without change.

  As described above, the color of the hold display is normally white, and is defined so that the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of yellow and red. By changing the display color of the reserved memory, which is a highly reliable reach effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for a big hit.

  FIG. 50B shows that the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved number information storage area is two or more, that is, already stored other than the reserved memory that triggered the execution of the current prefetch command reception process (FIG. 47). This table is applied when there is a preceding pending storage.

  At this time, the pre-notification mode (color) of the reserved memory displayed on the display device 48 and the frame indicator 805 is not only the symbol information and reach system information corresponding to the reserved memory, Set according to reach system information. The display of the hold storage (hold display) before the prior notification mode is set is white.

  Specifically, when the advance hold storage is “with prior notification”, the hold display is white without change regardless of other information. When the advance hold storage is “no prior notification” and “no reach”, the hold display is white. In addition, when the advance hold memory is “no prior notice” and the hold memory is “lost” or “big hit”, the reach hold information of the preceding hold memory and the hold memory is compared, and the hold If the storage reach effect is the same as the previous reserved memory, or if the reliability is lower than the previous reserved memory, the reserved display is set in blue. In addition, when the reach effect of the hold storage is more reliable than the preceding hold storage, the hold display is set to green. When the hold storage is “small hit”, the hold display is white without change regardless of other information.

  Note that the preceding reserved memory may be a reserved memory stored immediately before the reserved memory, or may be a reserved memory stored before that.

  In this way, when there are a plurality of reserved memories, the reach system information of the reserved memories and the preceding reserved memories are compared and the color of the reserved display is changed. The player can determine whether or not the reliability of the player is high. For this reason, the player becomes more sensitive to changes in the hold display, and the player's sense of expectation for the big hit that the player holds for each hold display increases and decreases the interest of the game. In addition, the prior notification refers to the content of the previous reserved memory by differentiating the prior notification mode (yellow, red) when there are not a plurality of hold memories and the prior notification mode (blue, green) when there are a plurality of hold memories. It is possible to make the player know whether or not it has been done.

  Next, screen display displayed on the display device 48 or the frame display 805 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Screen display (effect display area)]
FIG. 51 is an example of a screen display displayed in the effect display area of the frame display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the effect display area provided on the player-side display surface 805a of the frame indicator 805, a preview image suggesting the result of the running variable display game is displayed. In addition, a holding display area is provided on the display attachment portion 810 side of the effect display area. The hold display is displayed in the vertical direction in the order of special figure 1 hold display (upper limit of 4) and special figure 2 hold display (upper limit of 4). Here, two special figure 1 hold displays are displayed. Note that the preview image and the hold display are displayed as images that can be normally viewed from the inside of the gaming machine.

  The inner lens member 840 covering the player side display surface 805a diffuses light used for image display in an appeal display area provided on the opposite outer display surface 805b. As a result, the inner lens member 840 prevents an inverted image of the appeal display area from appearing in the effect display area and becoming unsightly. Further, the inner lens member 840 creates a decorative effect that shines by light diffusion.

[Appeal display area when not waiting for customers]
FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining the appeal display area of the frame display before movement according to the embodiment of the present invention. 52 corresponds to the outer display surface 805b of the frame indicator 805 in FIG.

  The frame indicator 805 of the glass frame display unit 800 is set at the position shown in FIG. At this time, the width of the appeal display area provided on the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805 is set to L1.

  In the appeal display area, the model name of the gaming machine and the current gaming state are displayed so that it can be normally viewed from the outside of the gaming machine. The appeal display area is provided on the side opposite to the indicator mounting portion 810 of the outer display surface 805b, that is, on the passage side in the game hall. For this reason, the appeal display area is easily visible to a player who is not playing a game.

  The outer lens member 830 that covers the outer display surface 805b diffuses light used for image display in the effect display area provided on the opposite player-side display surface 805a, similarly to the inner lens member 840. As a result, the outer lens member 830 prevents an inverted image of the effect display area from appearing in the appeal display area and becoming unsightly. Further, the outer lens member 830 creates a decorative effect that shines by light diffusion.

  Further, in the effect display area, when the game state is advantageous to the player such as a big hit state, a flashy effect is displayed and the light emission level is increased. For this reason, the decoration effect in the outer lens member 830 is enhanced particularly during a big hit. This makes it easier for a player who has not played a game to visually recognize a gaming machine in which the gaming state is a big hit, so the advertising effect on the player is enhanced.

  Further, by displaying the model name image in the appeal display area, it is possible to obtain a model appeal effect for non-game players.

  In the effect display area, when a symmetric image is displayed in an effect, the image viewed in the effect display area is the same as viewed from the outer display surface 805b side. In such a case, the outer lens member 830 may not be provided.

[Appeal display area waiting for customers]
FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining the appeal display area of the frame display after movement according to the embodiment of the present invention. 53 corresponds to the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805 in FIG.

  The frame indicator 805 of the glass frame display unit 800 is set at the position shown in FIG. The width of the appeal display area at this time is L2, and is set to be larger than the width L1 in FIG. 52 so that a player walking in the aisle of the game hall can easily see.

  In the appeal display area, the model name of the gaming machine and the fact that the customer is currently waiting is displayed. By displaying the model name image in the appeal display area with a wide display area, the model appeal effect for players who are not playing games is further enhanced.

  In addition, since the area of the appeal display area becomes large when the customer is waiting, a player who is not playing a game can easily view a game machine that can be played.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the frame indicator 805 is moved so that the appeal display area can be easily seen by a player who is not playing in the customer waiting state, but the present invention is not limited to this. The waiting display image may be displayed in the effect display area so that the effect display area can be easily seen in the customer waiting state, that is, the frame display 805 is moved in the direction opposite to the movement in FIG. The same effect is obtained for the player who is walking from the player side display surface 805a of the frame display 805 toward the outer display surface 805b.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the outer lens member 830 moves when the upper slide portion 833 and the lower slide portion 834 slide along with the movement of the frame indicator 805, but is not limited thereto. The outer lens member 830 may be moved using a drive source like the frame indicator 805. Further, the outer lens member 830 may be a winding type. In this way, it is possible to determine the range of the appeal display area without being caught by the rotation range of the frame display 805.

[Screen transition in the case of a pattern without a prior notification effect]
FIG. 54 is an example of a screen transition in the pre-reading effect when the advance reservation according to the embodiment of the present invention is a pattern without a prior notification effect.

  The screen of the display device 48 provided on the game board 10 is shown on the left side in FIG. An identification symbol is displayed on the screen of the display device 48. Moreover, the upper half of the effect display area provided on the player side display surface 805a of the frame display 805 is shown on the right side in the figure. In the upper part of the effect display area, as shown in FIG. 51, the special figure 1 hold display area and the notice effect are displayed. In addition, although the special figure 1 fluctuation display game performed by winning of the game ball to the 1st start winning opening will be described, the same applies to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

  While there is no winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 37, the display device 48 displays the identification symbols in an out-of-phase manner (display in which the three identification symbols are different). At this time, the background of the normal gaming state is displayed as the screen background. Further, the frame display 805 displays a background at the time of non-change. At this time, there is no hold display in the special figure 1 hold display area.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37, the start memory is stored, and the special figure 1 variable display game is immediately started based on the start memory. The start-up memory at this time is “no detachment reach”. Then, in the display device 48, the variation of the identification symbol is started. In the frame display 805, the background is switched to the time of change, and the notice effect is displayed according to the change pattern based on the start-up memory.

  And while the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed, the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37. Since the starting memory at this time cannot be digested immediately, it is continuously stored in the special figure 1 reserved storage area. And it is hold-displayed in the special figure 1 hold display area of the frame indicator 805.

  First, the first start memory is “losing SP1”. Then, in the above-described pre-effect setting process (FIG. 48), the process of S4801 → S4802 → S4803 → S4804 → S4805 → S4806 is executed, and the result of S4806 becomes “N”. Accordingly, since no pre-production is performed for the first hold display, the hold display in the special figure 1 hold display area is displayed in the base white color.

  Next, the second start-up memory is “losing SP2”. Then, in the above-described advance effect setting process (FIG. 48), the process of S4801 → S4802 → S4810 → S4811 → S4812 → S4813 is executed, and the second effect using the prior effect distribution table 2 (FIG. 50 (B)) is executed. The pre-production aspect of the hold display is determined.

  The first start memory (preceding hold memory) is “no prior notification” and “SP1”. Since the current start storage (the hold storage) is “losing SP2,” the second hold display is displayed in green.

  Here, the green color of the hold display indicates that the hold memory has a higher reliability of the jackpot than the preceding hold memory. Thus, when the prior notification effect is not performed in the advance hold storage, the advance notification effect of both the advance hold storage and itself is performed in the hold storage.

[Screen transition in the case of a pattern with a prior notification effect]
FIG. 55 is an example of a screen transition in the pre-reading effect when the advance reservation according to the embodiment of the present invention is a pattern with a prior notification effect. 54 differs from FIG. 54 in the manner in which the hold display is displayed in the special figure 1 hold display area. This difference will be described in detail.

  First, the first start-up memory displayed on hold in the special figure 1 hold display area of the frame display 805 is “losing SP1”. Then, in the above-described prior effect setting process (FIG. 48), the processing of S4801 → S4802 → S4803 → S4804 → S4805 → S4806 → S4807 → S4808 → S4809 → S4813 is executed, and the prior effect distribution table 1 (FIG. 50A). ) Is used to determine the pre-effect mode of the first hold display. At this time, the first hold display in the special figure 1 hold display area is displayed in yellow.

  Next, the second start-up memory is “losing SP2”. Then, in the above-described advance effect setting process (FIG. 48), the process of S4801 → S4802 → S4810 → S4811 → S4812 → S4813 is executed, and the second effect using the prior effect distribution table 2 (FIG. 50 (B)) is executed. The pre-production aspect of the hold display is determined.

  The first start memory (preceding hold memory) is “with prior notification”. Since the pre-production is executed in advance hold, the second hold display corresponding to the current start memory is displayed in white without performing the pre-production.

(Effect of the embodiment of the present invention)
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the frame indicator 805 has the player side display surface 805a including the effect display region and the outer display surface 805b including the appeal display region on the front and back sides. For this reason, it becomes possible to effectively use the front and back display surfaces of the transmissive liquid crystal, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, an outer lens member 830 made of a light diffusing lens is attached to the outer display surface 805b so as to cover a region corresponding to the rear surface of the effect display region. Thereby, even if the player looks at the effect display area through the outer lens member 830, the player is not shown an inverted image of the effect display area. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unpleasant feeling from being given by showing a reverse image that is difficult to visually recognize. Further, since the outer lens member 830 is shining by light diffusion, a decorative effect can be obtained. Therefore, on the outer display surface 805b, an appeal effect in the appeal display area and a decoration effect in the outer lens member 830 can be performed simultaneously.

  Similarly, an inner lens member 840 made of a light diffusing lens is attached to the player side display surface 805a so as to cover a region corresponding to the rear surface of the appeal display region. By simultaneously displaying images in both the effect display area of the player side display surface 805a and the appeal display area of the outer display surface 805b, it is possible to enhance the decoration effect of each other and prevent the display of each other's display surface. Absent. Therefore, an effective presentation can be performed.

  Further, the appeal display area is provided on the outer display surface 805b on the side opposite to the display attachment portion 810 of the frame display 805. The appeal display area is provided near the passage side rather than the game machine side in the game hall, so that a player other than the player who is playing the game can easily see. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the advertising effect for non-game players.

  Then, the effect display area is provided on the display unit mounting portion 810 side of the frame display unit 805 on the player side display surface 805a. Since the effect display area is provided near the game board 10 on which the player plays a game, the player who is playing the game can easily view the effect display area. Therefore, the player can enjoy not only the board display 48 but also the effect image on the frame display 805, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Furthermore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the frame indicator 805 is provided so as to be rotatable about the indicator attachment portion 810. There are two patterns in the position state of the frame display 805, and the position state is converted according to the gaming state. Therefore, the effect image displayed on the front and back display surfaces of the frame display 805 can be effectively visually recognized by the player who wants to see according to the gaming state.

  Then, the frame display 805 converts the position state by rotation according to whether or not the gaming state is a customer waiting state. When the gaming state is other than the waiting state for the customer, the frame display 805 is rotated to the opposite side to the game board 10 side, and the player playing the game on the game board 10 displays the player side display on the frame display 805. The effect image displayed on the surface 805a is converted so as to be easily recognized (first state). On the other hand, when the gaming state is a waiting state for customers, the frame display 805 is rotated to the game board 10 side, and an effect image in which a player who is not playing is displayed on the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805 is displayed. Is converted so as to be easily recognized (second state). In this way, by converting the position state of the frame indicator 805 to the first state and the second state according to the gaming state, it is possible to effectively make the effect image visually recognized by the player who wants to appeal at that time. it can.

  When the frame display 805 is converted from the first state to the second state, the area of the appeal display area provided on the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805 is increased. That is, since the appeal display area is enlarged when the gaming state is a waiting state for a customer, it becomes easier for a player who is not playing the game to visually recognize the appeal display area, and the appeal effect to the player can be enhanced. .

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the display area of the frame indicator 805 is only the appeal display area, but the effect display area may be enlarged or reduced according to the gaming state. In this case, when the frame display 805 is converted from the second state to the first state, control is performed so that the area of the effect display area provided on the player side display surface 805a of the frame display 805 is increased. If the inner lens member 840 is movable like the outer lens member 830, the effect display area can be enlarged or reduced. In this way, since the effect display area is expanded when the gaming state is in the game, it becomes easier for the player who is playing the game to visually recognize the effect display area, and the effect effect to the player is enhanced. Can do.

  Therefore, the effect display area and the appeal display area of the frame display 805 are enlarged / reduced according to the game state, that is, according to the movable state of the frame display 805, so that the display contents are displayed to the player who wants to visually recognize each display area. It can be visually recognized effectively.

  In particular, if the outer lens member 830 and the inner lens member 840 are of a retractable type, the entire display area of the frame indicator 805 should be a display area only for those who want to be particularly visually recognized out of the effect display area and the appeal display area. Is also possible. For example, when the entire player-side display surface 805a is used as an effect display region, the inner lens member 840 is wound up so that there is no covering region, and the outer lens member 830 covers the entire outer display surface 805b. In this way, the player who wants to visually recognize the display area can more effectively visually recognize the display content.

  The effect display area is provided on the player side display surface 805a of the frame display 805, and a game effect image is displayed for the player who is playing the game. In addition, the appeal display area is provided on the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805, and an appeal effect image that enhances appeal to the game is displayed for a non-game player. As described above, since the game effect and the appeal effect can be performed at the same time, the effect can be enhanced for both the player who is playing the game and the player who is not playing the game.

  When the appeal display area is enlarged, the upper slide part 833 and the lower slide part 834 of the outer lens member 830 that covers the outer display surface 805b of the frame display 805 are slid toward the display attachment part 810. The appeal display area is enlarged by the slide width. At this time, the inner lens member 840 is provided so as to cover the enlarged appeal display area. As a result, the enlarged appeal display area is not reversely viewed on the player side display surface 805a.

  The same applies to the case where the effect display area is enlarged or reduced. In the inner lens member 840, the covering area of the player side display surface 805a is changed according to the expansion / contraction of the effect display area. At this time, the inner lens member 840 covers the appeal display area provided on the outer display surface 805b. That is, when both the effect display area and the appeal display area are enlarged or reduced, the outer lens member 830 is movable so as to have the same width as the effect display area, and the inner lens member 840 is movable so as to have the same width as the appeal display area. . Thereby, the game effect image displayed in the effect display area and the appeal effect image displayed in the appeal display area are not reversed.

  The frame indicator 805, the inner lens member 840, and the outer lens member 830 are enclosed in a colorless and transparent cover member 806. The cover member 806 can protect the frame indicator 805, the inner lens member 840, and the outer lens member 830 without hindering visual recognition by the player.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 gaming machine 2 body frame (outer frame, installation frame)
3 Front frame (game board storage frame, inner frame)
10 game board 10a game area 10b game board body 18 glass frame (front frame)
34 Normal design start gate (ordinary design start gate)
37 First start prize opening (start prize area)
38 Second start prize opening (start prize area)
38a Movable member 42 Special variation winning device 46 Center case 48 Display device 300 Power supply device 500 Game control device (main board)
550 Production control device 580 Dispensing control device (dispensing board)
600 External information terminal plate 620 Information output unit 621 External connection terminal 625 Light receiving element 630 Information transmitting unit 635 Light emitting element 800 Glass frame display unit 805 Frame display 805a Player side display surface 805b Outer display surface 806 Cover member 830 Outer lens member ( First lens member)
840 Inner lens member (second lens member)

Claims (6)

A game board storage frame that can be freely opened and closed via a hinge on the front of a frame-shaped installation frame installed on an island facility, and that can store a game board in which a game area is defined, and establishment of predetermined conditions And a control device capable of generating game information to be output to an external device based on
The game board storage frame is:
An information transmission unit for transmitting game information generated by the control device to an information output unit provided in the installation frame and connected to wiring for outputting game information to the external device;
The information transmission unit includes:
A transmitting element capable of transmitting game information to the receiving element of the information output unit provided on the axis of the hinge;
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting element is provided side by side on an axis of the receiving element and the hinge.   The transmitting element is composed of a light emitting element capable of transmitting an optical signal to a light receiving element that is a receiving element of the information output unit, and the light receiving element is within a range in which the optical signal can be transmitted to the light receiving element. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is disposed in a state of being separated from the game machine. The information transmission unit or the information output unit is
The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a covering wall that covers a periphery of a transmission space formed between the light receiving element and the light emitting element. The gaming information comprises a plurality of types of information according to the state of the gaming machine,
The game according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of the light emitting elements are provided so as to face the light receiving elements provided at intervals on the axis of the hinge corresponding to the type of the game information. Machine. The information output unit includes a plurality of connection terminals for connecting the wiring corresponding to the light receiving element,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the connection terminal is disposed along a frame of the installation frame so as to face a back surface of the installation frame. The control device is capable of generating identification information specific to a device mounted on the control device as a serial signal,
The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the plurality of light emitting elements and the plurality of light receiving elements include a light emitting element and a light receiving element capable of transmitting the serial signal.

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