JP2013090762A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine reducing the wrong operation of an operation unit.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a plurality of operation units operated by a player, and a display region for displaying performance thereon. The display region is provided at a predetermined unit, and the predetermined unit includes other regions, is provided between a first operation unit and a second operation unit of the plurality of operation units, and assists the player to confirm the position at least by touch in at least any of the regions.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game table provided with a plurality of operation means that can be operated by a player.

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game stand, there is a possibility that the operation means is erroneously operated.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can reduce erroneous operation of the operating means.

  The above object is a gaming machine comprising a plurality of operation means that can be operated by a player and a display area capable of displaying an effect, wherein the display area is provided in a predetermined means, and the predetermined means is The predetermined means is provided between the first operating means and the second operating means of the plurality of operating means, and the predetermined means is at least one of the above This is achieved by a game stand characterized in that the player can assist the player in confirming the position at least by touch.

  According to the present invention, erroneous operation of the operating means can be reduced.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 used as the premise of the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 used as the premise of the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 that is a premise of a first embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 used as the premise of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the display design in the pachinko machine 100 which is the premise of the first embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) shows an example of a special display stop display design, and (b) shows an example of a decorative design. (C) is a figure which shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 used as the premise of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 used as the premise of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 1st sub control part main process, (B) shows the flow of the first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, (c) shows the flow of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and (d) shows the flow of the image control process. . It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part 500 of the pachinko machine 100 used as the premise of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (B) shows the flow of the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process. It is the schematic diagram which looked at a mode that a player plays a game with the pachinko machine 100 used as the premise of the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the back side. It is a front view which shows the structure which looked at the ball launching handle 134 periphery part of the pachinko machine 101 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a figure which shows the structure of the protrusion part 800 of the pachinko machine 101 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a procedure when a player operates the ball lending operation button 140 while playing with the pachinko machine 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a procedure when operating the return operation button 142 after a player complete | finishes a game with the pachinko machine 101 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which looked at operation of the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142 in the pachinko machine 101 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the right side. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the inclined surface 802 of the protrusion part 800 in the pachinko machine by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the external view which looked at the slot machine 1000 as a game stand by the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side. FIG. 10 shows a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the inclined surface 802 vicinity in the pachinko machine 101 by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the inclined surface 802 vicinity in the pachinko machine 101 by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the inclined surface 802 vicinity in the pachinko machine 101 by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the inclined surface 802 vicinity in the pachinko machine 101 by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect display content in the 1st area | region 811 and the 2nd area | region 812 in the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect display content in the 1st area | region 811 and the 2nd area | region 812 in the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect display content in the 1st area | region 811 and the 2nd area | region 812 in the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation means of the pachinko machine by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the definition of the positional relationship of two operation means and one production | presentation means. It is a figure explaining the definition of the positional relationship of two operation means and one production | presentation means. It is a figure explaining the definition of the positional relationship of two operation means and one production | presentation means. It is a figure explaining the definition of the positional relationship of two operation means and one production | presentation means. It is an external view which shows the structure of the slot machine 1000 by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a front view showing a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine 1000 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the definition of the positional relationship of the 1st area | region 1811, the 2nd area | region 1812, the lending operation button 1140, the return operation button 1142, and the start lever 1004 in the slot machine 1000 by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production in the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production in the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows another example of the production in the modification of the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the touch panel in the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation of the slot machine using the touch panel of a modification. It is a figure which shows the modification of the touch panel in the slot machine by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation of the slot machine using the touch panel of a modification. It is a figure which shows the game stand by the modification of each embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the casino machine 2000, (b) is a portable provided with the memory | storage part which memorize | stores the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention. A telephone 3000 is shown, (c) shows a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention, and (d) has a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention. A home video game machine 5000 is shown, and (e) shows a data server 6000 storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

This application is a related application of Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-072888 (hereinafter referred to as “prior application”) to which a certified patent copy was delivered on October 18, 2011. The present invention differs from the prior application in at least the following points.
For example, the invention according to claim 1 of the prior application states that “a first area located below the lending operation section and a player located below the return operation section can be distinguished from each other by the player. A second return area, and a lending return operation assisting means provided above the game ball launching operation section, and at least one of the first area and the second area can display an effect. The present invention is characterized in that `` the display area is provided in a predetermined means, the predetermined means includes another area, and the predetermined means includes: Provided between the first operating means and the second operating means of the plurality of operating means, and the predetermined means confirms the position at least by the tactile sensation by at least one of the regions. It is possible to assist at the time. "

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 that is a premise of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so as to be inside thereof. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member that is attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with a ball storage tray includes an upper plate 126 that can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter may be simply referred to as “balls”) and is provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launch handles 134 for launching into 200 game areas 124, a chance button 136 for changing the presentation mode of various presentation devices 206 (not shown in FIG. 1) by the player's operation, and a chance button 1 6 is a chance button lamp 138 for emitting light, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to, for example, a card unit (CR unit) provided together with or integrally with the pachinko machine 100, and a game for the card unit. A return operation button 142 for instructing the return of the player's balance and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the player's balance and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is displayed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600 (not shown in FIG. 2). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing, the main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control unit 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and the production based on the processing information generated by the main control unit 300. The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs the control process, and the first control process related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500, and the payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls are configured, and the error is canceled by the operation of the game store clerk. A payout board case 172 that houses a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168, and a launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of a game ball are configured. A launch board case 176 for housing the launch board 174, a power control unit 660 for supplying power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 for turning the power on and off by the operation of a game shop clerk and being operated when the power is turned on. Accordingly, a power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that sends and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit. And are arranged.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially at the center, and around the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the normal symbol display device 210, and the first symbol display device 210. A special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, a normal symbol holding lamp 216, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in the present embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in the present embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are on hold (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, up to a predetermined number (for example, two) of general-purpose variable games. It is possible to hold. The special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the special figure variable games are predetermined. It is possible to hold up to a number (for example, 4). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high-probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high-probability state. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances such as a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are provided on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out to the player as a consideration for winning (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “prize balls”) and balls lent to the player (hereinafter referred to as “rental balls”). May be included).

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 124. In the present embodiment, the game board 200 includes One is arranged on the left side. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 is provided directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 is provided with a pair of blade members 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade members 232a are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special symbol display device stops and displays the big hit symbol when the special symbol variable game is won. In this case, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a front stage 244 are disposed in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is disposed in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the front stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the front stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The front stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball carried by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball is in the center of the front stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry to 230.

  In this embodiment, the production movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b that imitate the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and includes an upper arm motor (not shown) that rotates the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at the position of the elbow is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that performs control, the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the main control unit 300 according to the command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 performs the game ball launch control, and the power supply control unit 660 controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. .

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a time And a counter timer 312 for measuring the number of times and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in the program processing. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 includes a random value generation circuit (counter circuit) 318 (a counter circuit) 318 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received. This circuit includes two counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, or opening the front frame door A sensor circuit for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a sensor, an inner frame opening sensor, and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting an amplification result and a comparison result with a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302 322, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device such as the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214, and a predetermined figure A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the display device, for example, the general map display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 216, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, the special figure 2 hold lamp 220, the high A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the center lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, etc. A drive circuit 334 for controlling 332 is connected.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is lower than a predetermined value (9 V in this example), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. Communication with the 1 sub control part 400 and the payout control part 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300. However, the information communication between the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 600 may be configured to be performed by bidirectional communication.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is provided with a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC (S-ROM) 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier) and a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138). A driving circuit 432 for controlling the driving of the shielding device 246, a shielding device sensor 430 for detecting the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button sensor 426 for detecting the pressing of the chance button 136, and a shielding device sensor 430. A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the chance button sensor 426 to the basic circuit 402, and image data stored in the ROM 406 is read based on a signal from the CPU 404, and a display image is displayed using the work area of the VRAM 436. VDP (video) that generates and displays an image on the decorative symbol display device 208 It is connected with your display processor) 434, a.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. ing. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like. doing. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The basic circuit 502 is provided with a ROM 506 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like are stored.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and wins or rents a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed. Further, the payout control unit 600 communicates with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the unit 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, the stop symbol mode of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed after the "fluctuation display of special figure 1 or 2" is started. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. The symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows ten types of special drawings "Special Figure A" to "Special Figure J" as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, determination of whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and determination of whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state with a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special figure certain change” or simply “probable change”), and a state with a low probability is specially designated. This is called a low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state (electric support state). Although the short time will be described in detail later, the short time state is referred to as a normal high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general probability change”), and the non-short time state is referred to as a general low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  "Special figure E" is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change or latent probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here corresponds to the same as the big hit with no short time at 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, which is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... → “decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  When notifying 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or 15R big jackpot of “Special Figure B”, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1− “Decoration 1-decoration 1”, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, etc.) are stopped and displayed. When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display. On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG.5 (c), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which light-extinguishes, and the black-colored part has shown the location of the segment which lights up.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  First, in step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. When it is less than (9 V in this example), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before power interruption). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) of the RAM 308 is added to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0. Thus, the checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state.

  In step S111, a power recovery process (power recovery process) is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off. In the command setting transmission process (step S233) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later, the first sub control unit 400. Sent to.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and, like the power recovery command, the command setting transmission process (in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300) ( In step S233), the data is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, three initial value generations for generating the initial values of the three random number counters for generating the normal winning random number value, the special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 2 random value respectively. The random number counter for use and the two random number counters for generating each of the random number value for determining the usual figure variation time and the random value for determining the special figure fluctuation time are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the random number value for determining the normal fluctuation time is 0 to 100, the value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the random value for determining the normal fluctuation time provided in the RAM 308 and acquired. Then, 1 is added to the obtained value and stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in a basic random number initial value update process (step S207) described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this example, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. At a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT 314 is periodically updated so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this example) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). Therefore (in this example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed in step S205. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before the previous time, there is a previous detection signal, and there is a detection signal this time. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection and noise of the sphere detection sensor, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is pre-determined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the special figure 1 starting port 230, and the special figure 2 starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. It is determined that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before, no previous detection signal, no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 subsequent to step S205, a basic random number initial value update process is performed, and in the next step S209, a basic random number update process is performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Three random number counters for generating one random value and one special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired, and the random number counter storage area Set to.

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-mentioned initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating a normal winning random value has made one round next, in addition to setting the random number counter for generating a winning random value Keep it. In addition to the initial value storage area described above for determining that the random number counter for generating a random number for generating a regular figure has made one round next, a random number counter for generating a special figure 1 random value and a special figure 2 random value The RAM 308 is provided with an initial value storage area for determining that each of the generation random number counters has made one round. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the special figure 1 random value and the counter for acquiring the special figure 2 random value are provided separately, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  When the special figure 1 starting port 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the special figure 1 starting port 230 of the random number generation circuit (hard random number circuit) 318 A special figure 1 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on a value stored in a corresponding built-in counter value storage register is acquired, and a special figure is generated from a special figure 1 random number generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. One random value is acquired and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 1 winning random number values and the special figure 1 random number values in the special figure 1 random value storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 1 reservation number stored in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number and the special figure 1 random value having the highest holding order (first) is deleted. At the same time, processing is performed so that the data holding order of the remaining special figure 1 winning random number value and special figure 1 random value group is incremented by one. Also, each time the special figure 1 holding number increases, a new special figure 1 is added to the next holding order of the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random value having the lowest (last) holding order. The data of a set of winning random numbers and special figure 1 random values is written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a built-in counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 of the random number generation circuit 318 The special figure 2 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the value storage register is acquired, and the special figure 2 random number value is acquired from the special figure 2 random value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. Then, they are stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 2 winning random number values and the special figure 2 random number values in the special figure 2 random number storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 hold number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 2 random value with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remainder The special ranking 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value set data are processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 hold number increases by one, a special special figure 2 winning random number value is added to the next holding rank of the data of the special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value group having the lowest holding order. And special figure 2 random value set data is written.

  If a win is received at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding general figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Are stored in the corresponding ordinary random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the general state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off to control the display mode, and the normal-map hit flag is off, the general-purpose display is displayed so that the display mode of the off symbol is displayed. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 determines one of the winning symbols (common symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (c)) and the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (c)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 500 ms), A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing driving, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out of place, the usual figure flag is turned off. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal map is not in operation), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. When a hit determination is made and the winning combination is made, a common winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag per common map is set to OFF. In addition, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the value of the random number counter for generating the random time value for determining the normal fluctuation time described above is acquired as the random value for determining the normal fluctuation time, and the acquired normal fluctuation time is determined. Based on the random number value, one time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 210 is selected from a plurality of variable times, and this variable display time is set as a normal map variable display time in the RAM 308. Store in the variable time storage area. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the general figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending general figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In this special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on and off. Repeatedly turn on / off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R jackpot flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off-flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure J is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden Probability Variation (Special Figure E), Sudden Normal Design (Special Figure F), First Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure G), Second Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure H), First Missing Symbol (Special Figure I) ) And the first off-set symbol (special symbol J).

  Thereafter, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not, turn off the time flag. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting of the RAM 308 is set. In order to set a special figure 2 in operation in the area and wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. In addition, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member 234a is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, in order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed, the effect is displayed in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Information indicating the waiting period is set. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the hour / hour number (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and provided in the RAM 308. Turn on the short time flag. If the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the number of time reductions is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned on.

  The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, the normal figure high probability state (normal figure certain change) is established. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The state in which any one of these ordinary figure change, universal figure change, and electric Chu extension is set is referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag (in this example, the first out-of-game flag or the second out-of-game flag) is turned on. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). In the special figure 2 related lottery process, the special games of FIG. 1 and 2 are not performed, the state of the special figures 1 and 2 is not operating, and the number of the special figure 2 variable games held is It is executed using the first special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area, with the start condition being 1 or more. In the special figure 1 related lottery process, the variable games of the special figures 1 and 2 are not performed, the states of the special figures 1 and 2 are both inactive, and the number of the special figure 1 variable games held is It is executed using the first special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random number value in the special figure 1 random value storage area with a start condition being 1 or more.

  Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, when the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games is 1 or more, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. In addition, the notification of the result of the special symbol variable game success / failure determination by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special symbol 2 starting port 232 is notified. Priority is given to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230. In the above explanation, the special figure 2 variable game is started with priority over the special figure 1 variable game, and the special figure 2 priority change is prioritized over the special figure 1 hold. However, there is a variation in the starting order winning order in which the special figure variable game related to the holding of each of FIG. 1 and FIG. May be.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), the main control unit 300 starts the special figure 2 start information (from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area). Whether or not to make a big hit using a table for determination of success / failure (not shown) stored in the ROM 306 based on the random number value for winning the special figure 2 in the acquired special figure 2 starting information. , It is determined whether to make a small hit or to lose. Next, the main control unit 300 stops using the special figure determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM 306 based on the special figure 2 random number value in the acquired special figure 2 start information, after the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is displayed. The symbol to be displayed (stop symbol) is determined. Next, the main control unit 300 is stored in the ROM 306 based on, for example, the determined success / failure determination result, the stop symbol, the special figure 2 holding number at the time of the determination, the acquired special figure variation time determination random number value, and the like. The symbol variation display time (timer number) of the special figure 2 is determined using various tables.

  The main control unit 300 extracts the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, erases the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, 2 is subtracted from the special figure 2 hold number in the hold number storage area. At this time, the special figure 2 start information extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the above-described determination is performed based on the special figure 2 start information stored in the temporary area. You may do it.

  After the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) as described above, the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) is performed in the same manner.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command, etc. Bits 0 to 10 are configured with command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start (rotation start) command, the command data includes 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, outlier flag, special figure probability variation flag value, special figure related lottery processing. 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, 1st small hit flag, 2nd small hit flag, 1st miss flag in the case of the symbol fluctuation stop (rotation stop) command In the case of a winning effect start command and an end effect start command, including the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. If so, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R big hit flag, the 2R big hit flag, the first small hit flag, the second small hit flag, the first off flag, the second off are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the flag, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure 1 related lottery process and the special figure 2 related lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held, etc. Set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, second small hit flag, first lost flag, second lost flag, stored in the RAM 308 as command data, Information indicating the value of the special figure probability variation flag is set.

  In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described special winning opening release setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates. In the above-mentioned special winning opening closing setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates.

  In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a bottom pan full error is monitored. . When a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating whether there is a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. First, in step S401 in FIG. 8A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S403 following step S401, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405. . In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407 following step S405, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether or not a command is received from the main control unit 300 and stores the received command in a predetermined area in the RAM 408.

  In step S409 following step S407, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S407, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S411 following step S409, a chance button control process is performed. In the chance button control process, when the pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, the effect data updated in step S409 is changed to the effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136.

  In step S413 subsequent to step S411, image control processing is performed. In the image control process, when there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S415 following step S413, sound control processing is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S417 following step S415, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S419 following step S417, shutter control processing is performed. In the shutter control process, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S421 following step S419, information transmission processing is performed. In the information transmission process, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S409, a setting is made to output this control command. Thereafter, the process returns to step S403.

  FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit command reception interrupt process (strobe interrupt process) executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal from the main control unit 300. In step S501 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 8C is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S601 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S403 of the first sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S603 following step S601, a control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in the information transmission process (step S421) of the first sub-control unit main process, and other random number values for effects are updated. Etc.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process in step S413 of the first sub control unit main process. In step S701, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S703 following step S701, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S705. Wait for the input signal to be input.

  In step S705, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S701, the CPU 404 has information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S707 following step S705, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S709 following step S707, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S711. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input.

  In step S711, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. First, in step S901 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S901. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S903 following step S901, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S905. . In step S905, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S907 following step S905, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S909 following step S907, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S907, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S911 following step S909, lamp control processing is performed. For example, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S913 following step S911, a movable body control process is performed. For example, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516. Thereafter, the process returns to step S903.

  FIG. 9B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects a strobe signal from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the first sub control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 9C is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S1101, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S903 of the second sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S903, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1103 following step S1101, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

  Next, an example of a positional relationship between a body part of a player who performs a game on the pachinko machine 100 and the pachinko machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the player 700 playing a game on the pachinko machine 100 as viewed from the rear side of the player 700 (front side of the pachinko machine 100). As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 100 is attached and fixed to an island facility 192 installed in the amusement store. A pachinko machine chair 190 is installed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The player 700 plays a game on the pachinko machine 100 while sitting on the chair 190 for the pachinko machine. Hereinafter, a player who is seated in a pachinko machine chair 190 (or a slot machine chair in the case of a slot machine) is simply referred to as a “player”.

  In a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is attached and fixed to the island facility 192, the decorative symbol display device 208 is located at a height approximately equal to the head 704 of the player 700 (particularly the eyes of the player 700), for example. . In addition, the ball launching handle 134 is lower in height than the head 704 of the player 700 and is a position where the player 700 can look down, and is a position where the player 700 can easily operate with the right hand 702. (For example, the lower right portion of the front surface of the pachinko machine 100). Various operation units such as the chance button 136, the ball lending operation button 140, the return operation button 142, the ball removal button 130, and the like are also lower than the head 704 of the player 700, and the player 700 can look down. The player 700 is provided at a position where the player 700 can easily operate with the right hand 702 (or the left hand).

  Based on the above description, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a front view showing a configuration in which the peripheral portion of the ball launching handle 134 of the pachinko machine 101 according to this embodiment is viewed from the front side. FIG. 12A is a perspective view showing the configuration when the same part is seen from the diagonally upper front (for example, the viewpoint of the player 700). FIG. 12B is a right side view showing the configuration when the same part is viewed from the right side. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 (a) and 12 (b), at the base portion of the ball launching handle 134 in the door 108 with a ball storage tray of the pachinko machine 101 and above, there is a protrusion protruding toward the front side. 800 is provided. Similar to the ball launching handle 134, the protrusion 800 is lower in height than the head 700 of the player 700 and is a position where the player 700 can look down, and the player 700 can be touched by the right hand 702. It is provided at an easy position.

  An inclined surface 802 is formed on at least the upper part of the projecting portion 800 and faces forward (player side) and obliquely upward. The inclined surface 802 is located above the ball firing handle 134. FIG. 12C is a perspective view of the inclined surface 802 as viewed obliquely from the right. As shown in FIG. 12 (c) and FIG. 11, FIG. 12 (a), and (b) already shown, the inclined surface 802 is relative to the board surface of the game board 200 (not shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12). It is inclined upward by a predetermined angle (about 30 ° in this example). The ball launching handle 134 is attached to a surface of the projecting portion 800 different from the inclined surface 802 (for example, a surface inclined downward with respect to the board surface of the game board 200). In this example, the inclined surface 802 is planar, but may be curved.

  The inclined surface 802 is provided with a first region 811 and a second region 812 that are both concave (concave) with respect to the inclined surface 802. The first region 811 and the second region 812 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In this example, both the first region 811 and the second region 812 have a substantially rectangular shape, but may have other shapes such as a substantially circular shape. For example, the bottom surfaces of the first region 811 and the second region 812 are formed so as to be substantially parallel to the inclined surface 802. In this example, the bottom surfaces of the first region 811 and the second region 812 are both planar, but may be curved. For example, when the inclined surface 802 has a curved surface shape, the bottom surfaces of the first region 811 and the second region 812 may be formed to have a curved surface shape that roughly follows the inclined surface 802.

  Between the first region 811 and the second region 812 of the inclined surface 802, a third region 813 formed in a convex shape (convex shape) with respect to the first region 811 and the second region 812 is provided. . For example, the third region 813 is formed narrower than both the first region 811 and the second region 812 in the left-right direction. The surface of the third region 813 is located, for example, in the same plane as the inclined surface 802 itself. In this example, the surface of the third region 813 is planar, but may be curved. For example, when the inclined surface 802 has a curved surface shape, the surface of the third region 813 is also formed in a curved surface shape. When both the inclined surface 802 and the surface of the third region 813 are curved, for example, the inclined surface 802 and the surface of the third region 813 constitute a continuous surface (a surface in which the change in inclination is continuous). As will be described later, the first area 811, the second area 812, and the third area 813 can function as a ball lending return assisting unit that assists the player in operating the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142.

  A button group 804 made up of a plurality of buttons including a ball lending operation button 140, a return operation button 142, and a dummy button to be described later is provided at the upper end of the protrusion 800 (further above the inclined surface 802). FIG. 12D shows the button group 804 in an enlarged manner. As shown in FIG. 12 (d) and FIGS. 11 and 12 (a) to 12 (c) already shown, the plurality of buttons constituting the button group 804 are substantially rectangular and have substantially the same planar shape. doing.

  The surface (pressed surface) of the button group 804 in this example is inclined with respect to the inclined surface 802, and is a surface that is not continuous with the inclined surface 802 (a surface where the change in inclination is not continuous). Using the inclined surface 802 as a reference, the surface of the button group 804 is inclined at a predetermined angle (about 45 ° in this example) in a direction not facing the inclined surface 802. If the board surface of the game board 200 is used as a reference, the surface of the button group 804 is inclined upward at a steep angle with respect to the inclined surface 802. In this example, since the button group 804 is arranged in the same plane, the buttons of the button group 804 are arranged in a line on a straight line in the left-right direction. For example, when the button group 804 is arranged on a curved surface, the buttons of the button group 804 may be arranged in a line in a substantially horizontal direction on a curve along the curved surface.

  In this example, the buttons other than the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 among the plurality of buttons of the button group 804 are dummy buttons and cannot be pressed. In this example, the second button from the left among the plurality of buttons of the button group 804 is the return operation button 142, and the fourth button from the left is the ball lending operation button 140. That is, the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 are not adjacent to each other, and one dummy button is interposed between the buttons 140 and 142. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent erroneous operation of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 by the player. When the ball lending operation button 140 is pressed, for example, 500 yen of game balls are lent out and discharged to the upper plate 126. When the return operation button 142 is pressed, the IC card is taken out from the card unit 608.

  On the surface of the ball lending operation button 140, characters “ball lending” are printed, and predetermined braille is provided below the characters. The Braille in this example is composed of 1 to 6 protrusions that can be arranged at respective positions in 2 rows and 3 columns. The Braille in this example may be any information (not limited to letters and numbers) that can be acquired by tactile sense (eg, fingertip sense).

  On the other hand, characters “Return” are printed on the surface of the return operation button 142, and Braille different from the Braille on the surface of the ball lending operation button 140 is provided below the characters. The braille provided on the surface of each of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 only needs to be distinguishable from each other by touch. By providing braille on the surface of each of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142, both buttons 140 and 142 can be distinguished from each other by touch. Here, in this example, both the ball rental operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 are provided with Braille, but only one of the ball rental operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 is provided with Braille, and the other May not be provided with braille. Even if only one of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 is provided with Braille, the buttons 140 and 142 can be distinguished from each other by touch.

  The ball lending operation button 140 is disposed above the first area 811 formed on the inclined surface 802, and the return operation button 142 is disposed above the second area 812. More precisely, the ball lending operation button 140 is arranged diagonally to the left of the first area 811 and directly above the third area 813, and the return operation button 142 is positioned directly above the second area 812. Has been placed. Here, “upward” or “directly above” is not limited to the vertically upward direction, and may be any direction that allows the player to recognize the upward or rightward direction along the inclined surface 802.

  A ball lending display unit 144 for displaying a balance and the like stored in the IC card is arranged on a vertical plane located further above the button group 804. In this example, the ball lending display unit 144 is provided separately from the button group 804, but the ball lending display unit 144 may be provided integrally with the button group 804. For example, the ball rental display unit 144 may constitute a part of the button group 804.

  In this example, an effect button 136a, a right selection button 136b, and a left selection button 136c are provided as a kind of chance button 136. In this example, the effect button 136a has a horizontally-long rectangular planar shape. The right selection button 136b is arranged on the right side of the effect button 136a and has a planar shape that suggests "right" (for example, an isosceles triangular shape with an apex angle located on the right side, a right-pointing arrow shape). Yes. The left selection button 136c is arranged on the left side of the effect button 136a and has a planar shape (for example, a shape symmetrical to the right selection button 136b) suggesting “left”.

  Next, an example of an operation procedure of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 by the player will be described. FIGS. 13A and 13B show an example of a procedure when the player operates the ball lending operation button 140 while playing a game. As shown in FIG. 13A, first, the player moves the left hand 706 above the right hand 702 while operating the ball launch handle 134 with the right hand 702. Subsequently, the player identifies the first region 811 and the second region 812 formed on the inclined surface 802 above the ball launching handle 134 by tactile sensation such as the fingertip of the left hand 706, and specifies the first region 811 located on the right side. To do.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, the player slides the finger of the left hand 706 upward along the inclined surface 802 from the first region 811, and when reaching the button group 804, the player moves the finger of the left hand 706 to the button group. Slide further to the left along 804. Then, the braille operation button 140 is identified by the tactile sense of the fingertip of the left hand 706, and the ball rental operation button 140 is pressed. As described above, since the operation of the ball lending operation button 140 is assisted by the first area 811 and the inclined surface 802, for example, a player who is blind or a player who does not want to keep an eye on the decorative symbol display device 208 or the like. Even so, the operation of the ball lending operation button 140 may be facilitated. Here, since the ball lending operation button 140 is located not on the first area 811 but on the upper left side, when operating the ball lending operation button 140, the player moves upward from the first area 811. After sliding your finger, you need to slide your finger to the left. As a result, an erroneous operation of the ball lending operation button 140 may be prevented. Since the operation of the ball lending operation button 140 is an operation for reducing the valuable value of an IC card or the like by lending a game ball, prevention of erroneous operation may be given priority over improvement in operability. Therefore, the configuration as in this example is particularly effective.

  FIG.13 (c) has shown the example of the procedure when the player who is accustomed operates the ball lending operation button 140, playing a game. As described above, since the ball lending operation button 140 is located immediately above the third area 813, as shown in FIG. A player who knows that he is directly above the third area 813) slides the finger of the left hand 706 upward along the inclined surface 802 from the third area 813, thereby moving the fingertip of the left hand 706 to the ball lending operation button. It can also be moved directly to 140. However, since the third region 813 is narrower in the left-right direction than the first region 811 and the second region 812, it is possible to move the fingertip to the ball lending operation button 140 via the third region 813. Compared with moving the fingertip to the return operation button 142 via the second area 812, it is somewhat difficult. Therefore, it may be possible to prevent erroneous operation of the ball lending operation button 140.

  FIGS. 14A and 14B show examples of procedures when the player operates the return operation button 142 after finishing the game. As shown in FIG. 14A, the player who has finished the game ends the operation of the ball launching handle 134 with the right hand 702 and moves the right hand 702 to the inclined surface 802 above the ball launching handle 134. Then, the first region 811 and the second region 812 are identified by a tactile sense such as a fingertip of the right hand 702, and the second region 812 located on the left side is specified.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14B, the player slides the finger of the right hand 702 upward along the inclined surface 802 from the second region 812. Then, the braille of the return operation button 142 is identified by the sense of touch of the fingertip of the right hand 702, and the return operation button 142 is pressed. As described above, since the operation of the return operation button 142 is assisted by the second area 812 and the inclined surface 802, the operation of the return operation button 142 may be easy even for a blind player or the like. is there. Further, since the return operation button 142 is located immediately above the second area 812, the operation of the return operation button 142 may be further facilitated. Here, FIGS. 14A and 14B show an example in which the return operation button 142 is operated with the right hand 702, but the return operation button 142 may be operated with the left hand 706.

  FIG. 15 is a view of the operation procedure of the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142 by the player as viewed from the right side. As already described, the inclined surface 802 and the surface of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 of the button group 804 are inclined at a predetermined angle in a direction not facing each other. Accordingly, the angle of the left hand 706 (706a) at which the first area 811 and the second area 812 provided on the inclined surface 802 can be easily identified with the fingertip, and the left hand with which the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142 is easily pressed with the fingertip. The angles 706 (706b) are different from each other. This may prevent erroneous operation of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 in some cases. Further, since the inclined surface 802 and the surface of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 are inclined at a predetermined angle, the finger rests in a state where the finger is caught on the surface of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142. There are cases where it is possible.

  Hereinafter, various modifications of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 shows a modification of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 16A, the first region 811 and the second region 812 emit light (for example, continuously lighted and blink) in a predetermined color. For example, a light source that emits light of a predetermined color is provided inside the protrusion 800, and the bottom surfaces of the first region 811 and the second region 812 are formed of a member that transmits light from the light source to the outside. When the first region 811 and the second region 812 emit light, the player may easily recognize the positions of the first region 811 and the second region 812.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 16B, an effect display device that displays an effect is provided in each of the first area 811 and the second area 812. FIG. 16C shows, for example, an enlarged effect display device provided in the first region 811. As shown in FIG. 16C, as the effect display device provided in each of the first region 811 and the second region 812, for example, a self-luminous dot matrix display device of about several dots to tens of dots in each of the vertical and horizontal directions. Used. The effect display device displays an effect linked to the decorative symbol display device 208 under the control of the first sub-control unit 400, for example. In this example, the frame rate (for example, 16 fps) of the effect display device in the first region 811 and the second region 812 and the frame rate (for example, 32 fps) of the decorative symbol display device 208 are different from each other. In this example, in at least some of the effects (for example, a predetermined super reach effect), the display timings of the effect display devices in the first region 811 and the second region 812 and the decorative symbol display device 208 are different from each other. . According to the configuration of this example, the player may more easily recognize the positions of the first region 811 and the second region 812 due to lighting, blinking display, and the like of the dot matrix display device. In addition, as an effect display device for the first region 811 and the second region 812, another display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be employed instead of the dot matrix display device.

  FIG. 16D shows an example of the arrangement of the substrates inside the protrusion 800. The hatching in the figure represents the position of the substrate. As shown in FIG. 16D, in the protrusion 800, a circuit board 821 on which a drive circuit for driving the effect display device in the first region 811 is mounted, and driving for driving the effect display device in the second region 812 are provided. A circuit board 822 on which a circuit is mounted, a circuit board 823 on which a button sensor or the like that detects pressing of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 is mounted, and these are integrated, for example, with the first sub-control unit 400 A relay board 824 and the like for relaying between them are provided. In this example, the circuit board 821 is provided to overlap the first area 811 directly below the bottom surface of the first area 811, and the circuit board 822 is provided to overlap the second area 812 directly below the bottom surface of the second area 812. A substrate is not provided immediately below the third region 813. The circuit board 823 is provided in the vicinity of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142, and the relay board 824 is provided in the vicinity of the ball launching handle 134.

  Since the circuit board 821 is provided immediately below the bottom surface of the first area 811, the temperature of the first area 811 becomes high due to heat generated from components mounted on the circuit board 821. Similarly, since the circuit board 822 is provided immediately below the bottom surface of the second area 812, the temperature of the second area 812 becomes high due to heat generated from components mounted on the circuit board 822. On the other hand, since no circuit board is provided immediately below the third region 813, the temperature of the third region 813 is lower than that of the first region 811 and the second region 812. When the player touches the hand, the first region 811 and the second region 812 feel warm, and the third region 813 located between the first region 811 and the second region 812 is the first region 811 and the second region 812. I feel colder than. Therefore, it may be easy for the player to identify the first area 811, the second area 812, and the third area 813 by tactile sense (temperature sense).

  FIG. 17 shows another modification of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, in this example, the first region 811 and the second region 812 are arranged on a straight line rising to the right. In addition, a keyhole 830 for locking and unlocking the door 108 with the ball storage tray, the front frame door 106 and the main body 104 is provided at the upper right of the first region 811. The keyhole 830 is arranged on a straight line rising to the right together with the first region 811 and the second region 812. That is, the first area 811 is provided at the upper right side of the second area 812, and the keyhole 830 is provided at the upper right side of the first area 811. This may facilitate the work of the game clerk in a state where the door 108 with the ball storage tray, the front frame door 106, the main body 104, and the like are opened.

  The ball firing handle 134 is disposed on the right side of both the first region 811 and the second region 812. More precisely, the rotation axis of the ball launching handle 134 is located on the right side of the right end portion of the first region 811. This may make it easier for the player to identify the first region 811 and the second region 812 with the left hand 706. Further, the distance between the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 and the first area 811 and the second area 812 (for example, the distance a in the figure) is the same as the ball launch handle 134, the first area 811 and the first area 811. It is shorter than the distance between the two regions 812 (for example, distance b in the figure). This makes it easy for the player to slide his / her finger from the first area 811 to the ball lending operation button 140 or from the second area 812 to the return operation button 142, and may prevent an erroneous operation.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration of another modification of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment as viewed from the right side. In the example shown in FIG. 18A, the protruding portion 800 protrudes to the front side as much as the ball firing handle 134. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 18B, the protruding portion 800 protrudes further to the front side than the ball launching handle 134. As described above, the protruding width of the protruding portion 800 may be smaller than the protruding width of the ball launching handle 134 as shown in FIG. 12B or the like, or as shown in FIG. 18A. The protrusion width may be substantially the same as the protrusion width of 134, or may be larger than the protrusion width of the ball launching handle 134 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration of another modification of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment viewed from the right side. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the first region 811 and the second region 812 formed on the inclined surface 802 are formed in a convex shape. For example, in this case, the third region 813 between the first region 811 and the second region 812 is formed in a concave shape relative to the first region 811 and the second region 812. Thus, the first region 811 and the second region 812 may be concave as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, or may be convex as shown in FIG. Further, the third region 813 may be convex as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, or may be concave as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a top view showing an example of the configuration of the inclined surface 802 of the protrusion 800 in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the protruding portion 800 has a protruding width that is smaller toward the left side and is larger toward the right side. Thereby, the inclined surface 802 is inclined with respect to the rotation shaft 134a of the ball launching handle 134 as viewed from above. In this example, the inclined surface 802 is planar, but may be curved.

  FIG. 21 shows another modification of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), a first area 841 having a convex shape and a predetermined planar shape is formed below the ball lending operation button 140 in the inclined surface 802. For example, the first region 841 has a substantially belt-like planar shape extending obliquely upward toward the ball lending operation button 140 from the lower end portion of the inclined surface 802 above the ball launching handle 134. Both side end faces of the first region 841 are formed in a sawtooth shape. On the other hand, below the return operation button 142 in the inclined surface 802, a second region 842 is formed which is located on the left side of the first region 841 and has a planar shape different from the first region 841. For example, the second region 842 has a substantially belt-like planar shape extending obliquely upward to the return operation button 142 from the lower end of the inclined surface 802 above the ball launching handle 134. The side end surfaces on both sides of the second region 842 are all formed in a straight line (planar shape). Thus, the first region 841 and the second region 842 of this example have shapes that can recognize the difference between them by a tactile sensation such as a fingertip.

  For example, when the player operates the ball lending operation button 140 while playing a game, the left hand 706 is moved above the right hand 702 while operating the ball launch handle 134 with the right hand 702. Subsequently, the player specifies the first region 841 formed on the inclined surface 802 by tactile sense such as a fingertip of the left hand 706. Here, when specifying the first region 841, after identifying both the first region 841 and the second region 842 by tactile sense, the first region 841 may be specified based on the mutual positional relationship. The first region 841 may be directly specified based on the shape of the side end face.

  The player who specified the first area 841 slides the finger of the left hand 706 upward along the first area 841 as shown in FIG. As a result, the finger of the left hand 706 reaches the ball lending operation button 140. If necessary, the braille operation button 140 is identified by the tactile sensation of the fingertip of the left hand 706, and the ball rental operation button 140 is pressed. As described above, when the ball lending operation button 140 is operated, the operation is assisted by the first area 841. Therefore, for example, even a visually impaired player can easily operate the ball lending operation button 140. In some cases, erroneous operation can be prevented. Although explanation is omitted, since the operation is assisted by the second area 842 when operating the return operation button 142, there is a case where erroneous operation of the return operation button 142 can be prevented similarly.

  As described above, the gaming table according to the above embodiment accepts a valuable storage medium (for example, an IC card (for example, for 1,000 yen or 10,000 yen)) that stores a valuable value for lending gaming balls. And a gaming machine device (for example, a card unit (CR unit) 608) that outputs a lending signal for lending gaming balls to the gaming machine based on the valuable value stored in the valuable storage medium. And a return operation unit (for example, a ball rental operation button 140) for requesting rental of game balls and a return operation unit (for example, for requesting the return of the valuable storage medium). , A return operation button (for example, a button group 804), and a game ball launch operation unit (for example, for launching a game ball to a predetermined game area) A ball launching handle 134), a first area located below the lending operation section (for example, the first area 811), and a player positioned below the return operation section to identify the first area from each other. And a second area (for example, the second area 812) that can be identified by tactile sensation or vision, and a lending / returning operation assisting unit (for example, an inclined surface 802) provided above the game ball launching operation unit. ).

  According to this configuration, the position of the lending return operation unit can be recognized via the lending return operation assisting means with the game ball launching operation unit (for example, the ball launching handle 134 operated with the right hand) as a base point. , Whether you ’re a blind player, a player with a bad eye, a player who has forgotten their glasses, or a player who ’s tired and squinting, It may be possible to prevent erroneous operation of the lending / returning operation unit. In addition, since the right hand for performing a normal game operation is used as a base point, there are cases where the loan return operation unit can be operated while a game is being performed. Furthermore, the lending / returning operation unit may be operable without hindering the progress of the game.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, the lending return operation assisting means has a third area (for example, the third area 813) between the first area and the second area. The region is located obliquely below the lending operation unit, and the third region is located below (for example, directly below) the lending operation unit.

  According to this configuration, the lending operation unit may be easily operated. Since the lending operation part is located diagonally above the first area, when operating the lending operation part, move the finger upward from the first area (for example, directly above) and then move the finger further in the horizontal direction. There is a need. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent erroneous operation of the lending operation unit which is an operation unit whose value is particularly reduced. In addition, since the lending operation unit is located above the third area, it may be possible to perform the operation quickly by performing the operation through the third area instead of the second area.

  In addition, the game table according to the above embodiment is characterized in that the first area and the second area are formed in a concave or convex shape relative to the third area.

  According to this configuration, since the first area, the second area, and the third area can be distinguished from each other by the player's sense of touch, it may be possible to further prevent erroneous operations. Further, since the operation can be performed only by the player's tactile sense, it may be possible to easily operate the lending / returning operation unit.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, the lending / returning operation assisting means and the lending / returning operation unit are provided on surfaces that are not continuous to each other (for example, surfaces that are inclined in directions that do not face each other, or different surfaces). It is characterized by.

  According to this configuration, since the boundary between the lending / returning operation assisting means and the lending / returning operation unit becomes easy to understand, it may be possible to further prevent erroneous operation of the lending / returning operation unit. In addition, since the operation of the lending / returning operation unit can be performed more carefully, it may be possible to further prevent erroneous operations.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment is characterized in that at least one of the first area and the second area is an effect display unit capable of displaying an effect.

  According to this configuration, since the position of the lending / returning operation assisting unit becomes easy to understand, the lending / returning operation unit may be easily operated. In addition, since the display color can be changed in the first region or the second region, even a player with abnormal color vision may be eye-catching. Furthermore, there are cases where the interest of a player who does not require operation assistance by the lending / return operation assistance means can be improved. Accordingly, a player with poor eyes may benefit from operation assistance, and a player who does not have bad eyes may benefit from the effect display, which may be fair.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment is provided with Braille only in one of the lending operation unit and the return operation unit, or both the lending operation unit and the return operation unit, It is characterized in that brailles that can be distinguished from each other are provided.

  According to this configuration, the lending / returning operation unit may be easy to operate, and erroneous operation may be further prevented.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment is characterized in that the distance between the game ball launch operation unit and the lending return operation assisting unit is longer than the distance between the lending return operation assisting unit and the lending return operation unit. According to this configuration, since the hand (finger) operating from the lending / returning operation assisting unit to the lending / returning operation unit is difficult to shift, it may be possible to prevent an erroneous operation.

  In addition, the game table according to the above embodiment is characterized in that the lending return operation assisting means is provided on the inclined surface. According to this configuration, it may be easy to operate the lending return operation assisting means.

  The gaming table according to the above embodiment is characterized in that the lending / returning operation unit and the lending / returning operation assisting means are provided on the left side of the game ball launching operation unit. According to this configuration, when the game ball launching operation unit is operated with the right hand, it becomes easy to touch the lending return operation assisting means with the left hand, and thus operation assistance may be received without taking an unreasonable posture. .

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment is characterized in that the lending operation unit is provided on the right side of the return operation unit. According to this configuration, since it is difficult to operate the lending operation unit with the left hand, an erroneous operation may be prevented (particularly, an erroneous operation due to a light fly) is prevented.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment is characterized in that the first area is located above (for example, upper right) the second area. According to this configuration, since the first area corresponding to the lending operation unit is positioned above the second area, it may be difficult to bring the left hand to the first area, and erroneous operation of the lending operation unit may be prevented. (Especially prevents erroneous operation due to light shear).

  Conventionally, the ball rental button and the return button have been attached in Braille, but there is a risk of erroneous operation when identifying the button. In addition, if it is configured to include a return button on the left side of the production button and a ball rental button on the right side of the production button, it seems that each button can be identified. A player who is tired and has a blurred field of view has a risk of erroneous operation because the position of the effect button that is the base point for identifying each button is unknown.

  On the other hand, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the game ball launching operation unit (ball launch handle 134) operated by the player is used as a base point, in other words, a part of the player's body (for example, the right hand) is used as the base point. As a result, the positions of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 can be recognized via the lending return operation assisting means. For this reason, the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 can be easily identified, and erroneous operation may be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, an effect button (for example, an effect button 136a, a right selection button 136b, and a left selection button 136c) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the button is provided between the lending return operation assisting means and the lending return operation unit. It is provided at a position other than. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent erroneous operation of the production buttons and the lending return operation unit.

  In the above embodiment, operation support by a game shop clerk may be facilitated. For example, a game store clerk says, “Usually the right hand is a handle (ball launch handle 134), the left hand is a chance button (direction button 136a)”, “When it is not fired or left, the left hand is temporarily attached to the handle, (Please move upward by relying on the first area 811 and the second area 812) ”,“ Return if the handle is moved upward along the left guiding part (second area 812) (return operation button 142) So you can give verbal explanations to the player.

  In the above embodiment, the operation unit (for example, the effect display unit of the first region 811 and the second region 812) is provided between the first display unit (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) and the second display unit (for example, the effect display unit of the first region 811 and the second region 812). For example, a ball lending operation button 140, a return operation button 142, an effect button 136a, a right selection button 136b, and a left selection button 136c) are provided. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent erroneous operation of each operation unit.

  In the above embodiment, the ball lending operation button 140 is provided between the first display unit (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) and the second display unit (for example, the effect display unit of the first area 811). A return operation button 142 is provided between the first display unit and the third display unit (for example, the effect display unit of the second area 812).

  In addition, the gaming table of the above-described embodiment is a first guide for use provided between a specific operation unit (for example, ball launching handle 134) and a first operation unit (for example, a ball lending operation button 140). A shape (first region 811) and a second guiding shape (second region 812) provided between the specific operation unit and the second operation unit (for example, the return operation button 142). ing.

  The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 22 as “a plurality of types of symbols 1002 and a plurality of reels 1002 which are rotationally driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. A stop button 1006 (a left stop button 1006a, a middle stop button 1006b, a right stop button 1006c) for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, and a lottery for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won by lottery A reel stop control means (reel stop control process) for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means (the winning combination internal lottery), and the lottery means stopped based on the lottery result It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed by the reel is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to an internal winning combination. And a payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode. In addition to the above, it is provided with effect means 1010 for executing an effect based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and this effect means is a launch device 1014 for launching a ball into a predetermined game area 1012 and a ball launched from the launch device. A winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball, a detecting means 1018 for detecting a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, a payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detecting means 1018 detects a ball, and a predetermined pattern A variable display device (effect image display device) 1022 that variably displays (identification information), a shutter 1024 that can be moved to a position that shields the variable display device 1022, and a predetermined operation state And a movable body 1026 that operates at the stage, and when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins, the variable display device 1022 stops the display after changing the symbol and produces a game. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 "that is 1010.

  For example, in the slot machine 1000 described above, a convex first region 1030 is formed between the left stop button 1006a and the middle stop button 1006b. The first region 1030 has a substantially belt-like planar shape extending between the left stop button 1006a and the middle stop button 1006b and having side end surfaces on both sides being linear. A convex second region 1032 is formed between the right stop button 1006c and the middle stop button 1006b. The second region 1032 has a substantially band-like planar shape extending between the right stop button 1006c and the middle stop button 1006b and having side-side end surfaces that are serrated. Even with this configuration, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment may be obtained.

  The slot machine includes a first guiding shape (first region 1030) provided between a specific operation unit (for example, the middle stop button 1006b) and the first operation unit (for example, the left stop button 1006a). ) And a second guide shape (second region 1032) provided between the specific operation unit and the second operation unit (for example, the right stop button 1006c).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a game table according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 23A shows a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a rough concavo-convex structure when cut along the line AA in FIG. FIG. 24A is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration cut along the AA line of FIG. 23A in more detail than FIG. 23B.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the bet button 1130 is located between the start lever 1004 on the front side of the slot machine 1000 and the bet buttons 1130, 1131, 1132 (a predetermined direction side (for example, the upper side) from the start lever 1004). A horizontally-long rectangular touch panel 1100 is provided on the opposite side (for example, the lower side) of the predetermined direction from 1131 and 1132. A touch panel is an electronic component that combines a display device such as a liquid crystal display device and a touch-type position input device (an example of a touch-type sensor), and touches a predetermined display image on the screen with a finger or the like. This is an input device that allows various input operations. The touch panel 1100 has both a function as a display unit that displays predetermined information and effects, and a function as an operation unit that receives an operation by a player. The touch panel 1100 includes an area that functions as both display means and operation means, an area that functions only as display means, an area that functions only as operation means, and an area that does not function as either display means and operation means. It may be. As the touch panel 1100, a resistance film method (pressure sensitive method), a surface capacitance method, a projection capacitance method, or the like can be used. As a display device of the touch panel 1100, not only a liquid crystal display device but also various display devices such as an SED, an organic EL display device, an inorganic EL display device, and a plasma display can be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 23B and 24A, a flat plate member (cover member) 1110 made of, for example, plastic that divides an area where touch operation is possible is attached to the surface of the touch panel 1100 of this example. Yes. The flat plate member 1110 has a laterally long rectangular outer shape substantially equal to the touch panel 1100. Each flat plate member 1110 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a predetermined number (five in this example) of openings that partially expose the surface of the touch panel 1100 are formed. The touch panel 1100 of this example can detect a touch operation in a region exposed through the opening of the flat plate member 1110 and cannot detect a touch operation in a region other than the opening. The flat plate member 1110 may be transparent or non-transparent.

  The surface of the touch panel 1100 exposed through the opening is disposed in a concave shape with respect to the surface of the flat plate member 1110 existing around the touch panel 1100. Therefore, the player may be able to specify each position of the opening by touch. In addition, the temperature of the surface of the touch panel 1100 is higher than the temperature of the surface of the flat plate member 1110 due to heat radiation from the substrate on which the backlight unit and the drive circuit are mounted. It may be possible to specify by (temperature sense). Further, when the surface of the flat plate member 1110 is pressed at a portion where the flat plate member 1110 is stacked on the touch panel 1100, a relatively small deflection or almost no deflection is generated, so that the player feels relatively hard. On the other hand, when the surface of the touch panel 1100 is directly pressed at the opening of the flat plate member 1110, a larger deflection is generated, so that the player feels relatively soft. Therefore, the player may be able to specify each position of the opening by tactile sense (hardness sensation, amount of deflection).

  In this example, the surface of the flat plate member 1110 is arranged behind the housing surface 1000a of the slot machine 1000 existing around them as viewed from the player side. That is, the surface of the touch panel 1100 and the surface of the flat plate member 1110 are both arranged in a concave shape with respect to the housing surface 1000a. Therefore, the touch panel 1100 (flat plate member 1110) itself may be able to specify the position by the player's sense of touch.

  The opening located at the upper right part of the touch panel 1100 functions as a lending operation button 1140 for instructing medal lending to, for example, a card unit provided together with or integrally with the slot machine 1000. The area of the lending operation button 1140 functions as, for example, both display means for displaying that the lending operation button 1140 is displayed and operation means for receiving the player's medal lending operation. The lending operation button 1140 may function only as an operating means as long as characters indicating the lending operation button 1140 are printed in the area of the lending operation button 1140 or in the vicinity thereof.

  The opening located at the upper center of the touch panel 1100 and adjacent to the left of the lending operation button 1140 functions as a return operation button 1142 for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance. The area of the return operation button 1142 functions as, for example, both a display means for displaying that the return operation button 1142 is displayed and an operation means for receiving a player's return operation. If a character or the like indicating the return operation button 1142 is printed in the area of the return operation button 1142 or the vicinity thereof, the return operation button 1142 may function only as an operation means.

  The opening located at the lower right of the touch panel 1100 and directly below the lending operation button 1140 is a first region 1811 formed in a concave shape with respect to the surface of the surrounding flat plate member 1110. The first area 1811 has a function similar to that of the first area 811 of the first embodiment. Since the first area 1811 can assist the player in confirming the position by touch, the movement of the player's hand from the start lever 1004 to the lending operation button 1140 can be assisted (the player's hand can be guided). is there. The opening located at the lower center of the touch panel 1100 and directly below the return operation button 1142 is a second region 1812 formed in a concave shape with respect to the surface of the surrounding flat plate member 1110. The second area 1812 has a function similar to that of the second area 812 of the first embodiment. Since the second area 1812 can assist the player in confirming the position by touch, the movement of the player's hand from the start lever 1004 to the return operation button 1142 can be assisted. Furthermore, the first area 1811 and the second area 1812 may function as, for example, a display unit that performs a predetermined effect display, or may function as an operation unit that receives a predetermined touch operation. By providing the first area 1811 and the second area 1812, the player's hand is guided from the start lever 1004 to the lending operation button 1140 or the return operation button 1142, and thus the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142. In some cases, it is possible to reduce erroneous operations.

  Further, in this example, the first area 1811 and the lending operation button 1140 are provided on the upper right side of the start lever 1004 (to the right from directly above), and the second area 1812 and the return operation button 1142 are on the upper left side of the start lever 1004 (true It is provided on the left side from the top). Thus, since the first area 1811 and the lending operation button 1140, the second area 1812 and the return operation button 1142 are separately arranged on the left and right with respect to the start lever 1004, the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 are arranged. In some cases, it is possible to reduce erroneous operations.

  The relatively large opening located at the left end of the touch panel 1100 functions as a lending display unit 1144 that displays a balance or the like stored in a card in the card unit. The area of the lending display unit 1144 may also function as an operation unit that receives a predetermined touch operation.

  In the display area of the touch panel 1100 of this example (including the lending operation button 1140, the return operation button 1142, each area of the lending display unit 1144, the first area 811 and the second area 812), alphanumeric characters, kanji, hiragana, katakana, Various still images such as various character information such as symbols, button images representing touch operable areas, predetermined rendering images, one-dimensional barcode images, matrix-type two-dimensional code (for example, QR code (registered trademark)) images, etc. Alternatively, a moving image can be displayed.

  FIG. 24B shows a modification of the configuration near the touch panel 1100. In the example shown in FIG. 24 (b), the surface of the touch panel 1100 is positioned substantially in the same plane as the housing surface 1000a, but the surface of the flat plate member 1110 is more than the housing surface 1000a when viewed from the player side. It is arranged in front. That is, the surface of the flat plate member 1110 is arranged in a convex shape with respect to both the surface of the touch panel 1100 and the housing surface 1000a. Since the planar outer shape of the flat plate member 1110 is substantially the same as the outer shape of the touch panel 1100, the position of the touch panel 1100 itself may be specified by the player's sense of touch in this example as well.

  FIG. 24C shows another modification of the configuration in the vicinity of the touch panel 1100. In the example shown in FIG. 24C, the surface of the touch panel 1100 is arranged behind the housing surface 1000a when viewed from the player side, but the surface of the flat plate member 1110 is located in front of the housing surface 1000a. Has been placed. Also in this example, since the surface of the flat plate member 1110 is arranged in a convex shape with respect to the housing surface 1000a, the position of the touch panel 1100 itself may be specified by the player's sense of touch.

  In this embodiment, the touch panel 1100 is provided above the start lever 1004 in the slot machine 1000, but the touch panel 1100 may be provided above the ball launch handle 134 in the pachinko machine. For example, in the pachinko machine 101 shown in FIG. 11 and the like, the touch panel 1100 of this example may be provided instead of the first area 811, the second area 812, and the button group 804.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a game table according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 25A is a perspective view of an inclined surface 802 in the pachinko machine 101 according to the present embodiment as viewed obliquely from the right side. FIG. 25B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a rough concavo-convex structure of a cross section (transverse cross section) cut along the line AA in FIG. FIG. 26A is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the cross section taken along the line AA of FIG. 25A in more detail than FIG. 25B. In addition, about the component which has the same function and effect | action as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the inclined surface 802 is provided with a first region 811 and a second region 812 that are both concave with respect to the inclined surface 802. In the present embodiment, the first area 811 and the second area 812 each function as an effect means provided with a display area. The first region 811 and the second region 812 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In this example, both the first region 811 and the second region 812 have a substantially circular shape. The first area 811 is disposed at the lower right of the ball lending operation button 140, and the second area 812 is disposed immediately below the return operation button 142.

  Between the first region 811 and the second region 812, a third region 813 formed in a convex shape with respect to the first region 811 and the second region 812 is provided. The surface of the third region 813 is located, for example, in the same plane as the inclined surface 802 itself. In this example, the surface of the third region 813 is planar, but may be curved. For example, when the inclined surface 802 has a curved surface shape, the surface of the third region 813 is also formed in a curved surface shape. When both the inclined surface 802 and the surface of the third region 813 are curved, for example, the inclined surface 802 and the surface of the third region 813 constitute a continuous surface (a surface in which the change in inclination is continuous).

  As shown in FIG. 26A, the first region 811 has a shape that is recessed in a substantially mortar shape with respect to the inclined surface 802. The first region 811 has a recessed slope 802a corresponding to the slope of the mortar and a substantially cylindrical opening 802b opened at a portion corresponding to the bottom of the mortar. The concave slope 802a is formed continuously and smoothly with respect to the slope 802, for example. Further, since the concave slope 802a is formed substantially symmetrically, the right side slope 802a and the left side slope 802a across the opening 802b have substantially the same inclination angle with respect to the slope 802. As will be described later, the concave slope is formed asymmetric in the vertical direction.

  A lens member (cover member) 910 having a substantially circular planar shape is attached to the opening 802b. The lens member 910 is formed of a transparent, translucent, or colored transparent material that transmits at least part of visible light. The lens member 910 of this example is a convex lens having a top surface 910a formed in a convex shape with a spherical surface having a relatively small curvature, and a bottom surface formed in a planar shape. The upper surface 910a of the lens member 910 corresponds to the bottom surface of the first mortar-shaped first region 811. That is, the shape of the upper surface side (player side) of the first region 811 is configured by at least the concave slope 802a and the upper surface 910a of the lens member 910. The concave slope 802a and the upper surface 910a generally constitute a continuous surface. In this example, the edge on the opening 802b side of the concave slope 802a and the upper surface 910a of the lens member 910 are formed at substantially the same height, but these heights may be different from each other.

  Below the lower surface of the lens member 910, a liquid crystal display device 900 capable of displaying a predetermined effect is provided in close proximity. The liquid crystal display device 900 includes a dot matrix type liquid crystal panel and a backlight unit. The display content of the liquid crystal display device 900 is visible to a player or the like via the lens member 910. Thereby, the bottom of the first region 811 (the upper surface 910a of the lens member 910) becomes a display region (display screen) capable of displaying a predetermined effect. The first area 811 functions as an effect means provided with a bottom portion serving as a display area and a surrounding depression slope (a depression slope 802a and depression slopes 802c and 802d described later). Note that, instead of the liquid crystal display device 900, a reflective liquid crystal display device without a backlight unit, a self-luminous dot matrix display device (for example, SED, organic EL display device, inorganic EL display device, plasma display, etc.), A segmented display, one or more LEDs, etc. may be used. The effects displayed in the first area 811 include characters, still images, moving images, lighting and blinking of the entire first area 811, and the like.

  The second area 812 has the same configuration as the first area 811. The second area 812 also functions as an effect means provided with a bottom serving as a display area where a predetermined effect can be displayed, and a concave slope around the bottom. The effects displayed in the second area 812 include characters, still images, moving images, lighting and blinking of the entire second area 812, and the like. The second area 812 may display the same effect as the first area 811, may display an effect related to the effect display of the first area 811, or the effect of the first area 811. An effect unrelated to the display may be displayed.

  Further, the first area 811 and the second area 812 may display the same effects as the decorative symbol display device 208, or may display related effects in synchronization with the effect display of the decorative symbol display device 208. Alternatively, an effect unrelated to the effect display of the decorative symbol display device 208 may be displayed.

  FIG. 26B is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of a modified example of the first region 811 and the second region 812. As shown in FIG. 26B, in this modification, the curvature of the upper surface 910a of the lens member 910 formed in a convex spherical surface in each of the first region 811 and the second region 812 is as shown in FIG. It is larger than the example shown in. The top surface 910a of the present modification is at a position lower than the inclined surface 802 even at the apex, but the apex of the upper surface 910a may be at substantially the same height as the inclined surface 802 or higher than the inclined surface 802. May be.

  Next, the configuration of another cross section (longitudinal cross section) of the first region 811 and the second region 812 will be described. Fig.27 (a) is the perspective view which looked at the inclined surface 802 in the pachinko machine 101 by this Embodiment from diagonally right like FIG.25 (a). FIG. 27B is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a rough concavo-convex structure of the vertical section of the second region 812 cut along the line BB in FIG. FIG. 28A is a sectional view showing the configuration of the longitudinal section of the second region 812 cut along the line BB in FIG. 27A in more detail than FIG. 27B. Here, in FIG. 27B and FIG. 28A, the left side of the figure represents the upper part of the second area 812 (return operation button 142 side), and the right side of the lower part of the second area 812 (ball launch handle). 134 side).

  As shown in FIGS. 27A, 27B, and 28A, the concave slope of the second region 812 is formed asymmetric in the vertical direction. That is, the inclination angle with respect to the inclined surface 802 in the upper depression slope 802c is larger than the inclination angle with respect to the inclination face 802 in the lower depression slope 802d. Compared with the inclination angle of the right and left depression slopes 802a (see FIG. 26 (a)), the inclination angle of the upper depression slope 802c is larger than the inclination angle of the depression slope 802a, and the inclination angle of the lower depression slope 802d. The angle is smaller than the inclination angle of the concave slope 802a.

  Since the first region 811 has the same configuration as the second region 812, the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 28B is a cross-sectional view showing a vertical cross section of the modified example shown in FIG. Also in this modification, the inclination angle of the upper depression slope 802c is larger than the inclination angle of the lower depression slope 802d.

  In the present embodiment, similarly to the configuration shown in FIGS. 11 to 15 and the like, the first region 811 and the second region 812 are formed in a concave shape with respect to the surrounding inclined surface 802. Thus, it is possible to assist in confirming the positions of the first region 811 and the second region 812. In this example, the first region 811 and the second region 812 are formed in a concave shape with respect to the surrounding inclined surface 802. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first region 811 and the second region 812 may be formed in a convex shape with respect to the surrounding inclined surface 802. Further, on the inclined surface 802 around the first region 811 and the second region 812, for example, a groove portion or a projection portion surrounding each of the first region 811 and the second region 812 may be formed. In this case, the first region 811 and the second region 812 may be formed in the same plane as the inclined surface 802.

  The first region 811 (or the groove or protrusion around the first region 811) is between the ball launching handle 134 and the ball lending operation button 140 (in other words, a predetermined direction side (for example, The player's hand from the ball launching handle 134 to the ball lending operation button 140 is provided on the upper side) and the direction opposite to the predetermined direction (for example, the lower side) from the ball lending operation button 140. Can be moved. In addition, the second region 812 (or a groove or a protrusion around the second region 812) is between the ball firing handle 134 and the return operation button 142 (in other words, a predetermined direction side from the ball launching handle 134 (for example, The upper side) and the direction opposite to the predetermined direction from the return operation button 142 (for example, the lower side), the player's hand from the ball launching handle 134 to the return operation button 142 Movement can be assisted. Therefore, erroneous operations of the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 may be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, since the liquid crystal display device 900 is provided at the bottom of the first region 811 and the second region 812, the backlight unit of the liquid crystal display device 900 and the substrate on which the drive circuit is mounted or the like. Due to heat dissipation, the temperature of the first region 811 and the second region 812 becomes higher than the temperature of the other part of the inclined surface 802. Also in this case, the player may be able to specify the position of at least the bottom of the first region 811 and the second region 812 by tactile sense (temperature sensation such as a fingertip).

  In the present embodiment, since the bottoms of the first region 811 and the second region 812 are configured by the lens member 910 and the liquid crystal display device 900, they have a layer configuration different from other portions of the inclined surface 802. Yes. Therefore, the amount of deflection when the first region 811 and the second region 812 are pressed may be different from the amount of deflection when the other portion of the inclined surface 802 is pressed. Also in this case, the player can specify the position of at least the bottom of the first region 811 and the second region 812 by tactile sense (difference in deflection when pressed with a fingertip, difference in sense of hardness). There is.

  Further, the bottoms of the first region 811 and the second region 812 are often formed of a material different from other regions of the inclined surface 802 and are often subjected to different surface treatments. Also by this, the player can detect the first region 811 and the second region by tactile sense (difference in temperature sense due to difference in thermal conductivity of material, difference in surface roughness due to difference in material, surface treatment, etc.). In some cases, the position of at least the bottom of 812 can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, since the liquid crystal display device 900 is provided in the first region 811 and the second region 812, the first region 811 and the second region 812 emit light. Therefore, the first region 811 and the second region 812 may be able to easily specify the position visually in addition to the player's tactile sense.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the first region 811, the inclination angle of the concave slope 802c on the upper side (namely, the ball lending operation button 140 side) is larger than the inclination angle of the concave slope 802d on the lower side (namely, the ball launching handle 134 side). It is getting bigger. Further, in the second region 812, the inclination angle of the concave slope 802c on the upper side (that is, the return operation button 142 side) is larger than the inclination angle of the concave slope 802d on the lower side (that is, the ball launching handle 134 side). For this reason, when the player slides his / her finger from the ball launching handle 134 toward the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142, the finger is likely to be caught on the upper concave slope 802c. This finger catching can alert a player who wants to operate the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142. For example, a player who is concentrating on a game can play the ball lending operation button 140 or In some cases, it is possible to prevent the return operation button 142 from being operated accidentally.

  Hereinafter, various modifications of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a modified example of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front and obliquely above. As shown in FIG. 29, the protruding portion 800 of this example has a surface shape in which a plurality of smooth curved surfaces (including a flat surface) are combined. Corners that are convex outward are formed at the joints between the curved surfaces. The second area 812 faces diagonally left front indicated by arrow A, and the first area 811 faces diagonally right front indicated by arrow B. This may make it easier for the player to visually recognize the effect displayed in the display area of the second area 812. The player on the right, the player in the aisle, the game clerk, etc. It may be easier to visually recognize the effect displayed in the area. For example, it becomes easy for a game shop clerk to visually recognize the effect displayed in the first area 811 particularly when the ashtray is replaced. For this reason, since it becomes easy for the game clerk to recognize that the seated player is in a non-game state, there are cases in which the game store clerk's operation support for a player who does not know how to operate the game table can be performed smoothly.

  In the present example, the third region 813 includes a corner that is convex on the front side. Therefore, when the player searches for the third area 813 by searching, the position of the third area 813 may be easily identified.

  FIG. 30A shows an example of the arrangement of substrates (particularly, substrates for display devices) accommodated in the protrusions 800. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), a printed circuit board (rigid board) 920 on which drive circuits and the like for driving the display devices in the first area 811 and the second area 812 are mounted is not shown in the protrusion 800. It is arranged almost parallel to the surface of the game board.

  FIG. 30B shows another example of the arrangement of the substrates accommodated in the protrusions 800. As shown in FIG. 30B, a flexible substrate 921 on which a drive circuit for driving the display devices in the first region 811 and the second region 812 is mounted inside the protrusion 800. The flexible substrate 921 is incorporated in a state of being bent so that the front side is convex according to the protruding shape on the front side of the protruding portion 800. The right portion of the flexible substrate 921 is substantially parallel to the first region 811, and the left portion of the flexible substrate 921 is substantially parallel to the second region 812. According to this configuration, for example, when a top-emitting LED mounted on the flexible substrate 921 is used as each display device in the first region 811 and the second region 812, the light emitting surface of the LED is changed to the first region 811 and the second region 812. Each region 812 can be directly opposed. Therefore, there are cases where the first region 811 and the second region 812 can be lit and displayed with higher luminance.

  FIG. 31 is a right side view showing the configuration of the protruding portion 800 viewed from the right side. As shown in FIG. 31, the first region 811 and the second region 812 of this example are arranged in the vicinity of a corner that is convex on the front side. Therefore, when the player searches for the first area 811 or the second area 812 by hand, the position of the first area 811 or the second area 812 may be easily specified.

  32 to 34 show examples of the effect display contents in the first area 811 and the second area 812. In the example shown in FIG. 32A, the characters “balance is” are displayed in the second area 812, and the characters “4,000 yen” are displayed in the first area 811. These displays inform the player that the balance of the cards in the card unit is 4000 yen. These displays are displays that make one notification related to the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 using the first area 811 and the second area 812. The balance of the card is also displayed on a ball rental display unit 144 (not shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 32 (b), an image of an upward arrow and a character “Return” are displayed in the second area 812, and an image of an upper left arrow and a letter “Lending” are displayed in the first area 811. ing. With these displays, the player is informed that the return operation button 142 is directly above the second area 812 and the ball lending operation button 140 is at the upper left of the first area 811. These displays are for specifying the direction in which the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 are arranged.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32 (c), the characters “Forget to take a card” are displayed in the second area 812, and the characters “Please be careful” are displayed in the first area 811. These displays are displayed, for example, when the return operation button 142 is pressed to alert the player about forgetting to remove the card. These displays are displays that use the first area 811 and the second area 812 to make one notification related to the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33A, the characters “card writing error” are displayed in the second area 812, and the characters “error number E004” are displayed in the first area 811. With these displays, the player and the game clerk are notified that an error has occurred in writing the card and that the error number is E004. Here, for example, in the configuration shown in FIG. 29 and the like, the second area 812 may be easily visible to the player, and the first area 811 may be easily visible to the game clerk. For this reason, in this example, a message that can be easily understood by the player is displayed in the second area 812, and a message that is easy for the game clerk to grasp the state accurately is displayed in the first area 811. These displays use the first area 811 and the second area 812 to notify errors related to the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33B, an upper left arrow and a character “focus on the screen” are displayed in both the first area 811 and the second area 812. With these displays, the player is informed that a predetermined effect is started on the decorative symbol display device 208 arranged at the upper left of the first region 811 and the second region 812, and the player's attention is displayed in the decorative symbol display. It can be collected in the production by the device 208. These displays are displays that use the first area 811 and the second area 812 to notify the decorative symbol display device 208 to guide the line of sight.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33 (c), the characters “on shutter” are displayed in the second area 812, and the characters “attention !!” are displayed in the first area 811. By these displays, the player is notified that a predetermined effect is started on the shielding device 246 and the decorative symbol display device 208. These displays are displays that use the first region 811 and the second region 812 to perform one notification for guiding the line of sight to the shielding device 246 and the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34A, the characters “pending” are displayed in the second area 812, and the characters “full” are displayed in the first area 811. With these displays, the player is informed that the hold will not increase even if the game ball enters the start port. Since these displays affect the player's operation of the ball launch handle 134, the first area 811 and the second area 812 are used to make one notification related to the ball launch handle 134.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34B, the characters “coming soon below the set value” are displayed in the second area 812, and the characters “2098 (2000 settings)” are displayed in the first area 811. . These displays can be displayed, for example, in a sealed pachinko machine that circulates and uses a predetermined number of game balls and electronically manages the number of game balls of the player. In the encapsulated pachinko machine of this example, the player can preset the lower limit number of balls (eg, 2,000) for which notification is desired, and when the remaining number of balls approaches the lower limit number of balls during the game To be notified. Through these displays, the player is notified that the remaining number of balls has approached the set lower limit number of balls. Since these displays affect the player's operation of the ball launch handle 134, the first area 811 and the second area 812 are used to make one notification related to the ball launch handle 134.

  FIG. 35 shows a modification of the configuration in the vicinity of the first area 811, the second area 812, the ball lending operation button 140, and the return operation button 142 in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In this example, a touch panel 930 shown in FIG. 35 is provided above the ball launching handle 134. On the screen of the touch panel 930, a first area 811, a second area 812, a ball lending operation button 140, and a return operation button 142 are arranged. On the screen of the touch panel 930, a rectangular button image serving as the second area 812 is displayed at the lower left, and a rectangular button image serving as the first area 811 is displayed at the lower right. Further, a letter “to shutter” is displayed on the button image in the second area 812, and a letter “attention !!” is displayed on the button image in the first area 811.

  In addition, on the screen of the touch panel 930, a rectangular button image serving as the return operation button 142 is displayed immediately above the second area 812, and a ball lending operation button 140 and the first area 811 are displayed above. A rectangular button image is displayed.

  The touch panel 930 is provided with a vibrator (not shown) that vibrates the touch panel 930. The vibrator vibrates when the player's finger or the like comes into contact with the first area 811 or the second area 812 on the screen of the touch panel 930 under the control of the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500. It has become. Thereby, the player may be able to specify the positions of the first area 811 and the second area 812 by touch. Since the first area 811 is provided between the ball launching handle 134 and the ball lending operation button 140, the movement of the player's hand from the ball launching handle 134 to the ball lending operation button 140 can be assisted. Since the second area 812 is provided between the ball launching handle 134 and the return operation button 142, the movement of the player's hand from the ball launching handle 134 to the return operation button 142 can be assisted. Note that the vibrator may vibrate when a player's finger or the like touches the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142 on the screen of the touch panel 930.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the rendering means in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 36, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has at least a first area 811, a second area 812, and a decorative design display device 208 as presentation means having a display area. The first area 811 and the second area 812 are arranged between the ball launching handle 134 and the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142. The first area 811 and the second area 812 are not only functions as rendering means but also player operations ( For example, it has a function as operation assisting means for assisting movement of the hand between the ball launching handle 134 and the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142. Therefore, since the first area 811 and the second area 812 are arranged in a relatively narrow area and there are cases where the size of the first area 811 and the second area 812 is limited as an operation assisting unit, each display area has a relatively small area. have.

  On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 208 is located in the approximate center of the game board 200 and in front of the player's eyes. Further, the decorative symbol display device 208 basically functions only as a rendering means. Therefore, the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 has a larger area than the display areas of the first area 811 and the second area 812 in order to entertain the player by effect display.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 and the first region 811 and the second region 812 differ not only in the area of the display region but also in the viewing angle, contrast ratio, drive frequency, and the like. The decorative symbol display device 208 of this example has a wider viewing angle, a higher contrast ratio, a higher drive frequency, and a higher display performance as a whole as compared with the first region 811 and the second region 812. However, the viewing angle, contrast ratio, drive frequency, and the like of the decorative symbol display device 208 may be lower than those of the first region 811 and the second region 812, or may be the same as those of the first region 811 and the second region 812. Further, for the decorative symbol display device 208, the first region 811 and the second region 812, a dual view method, a triple view method, or the like that displays different display contents depending on the viewing direction using a parallax barrier may be adopted.

  As described above, the first area 811 and the second area 812 as rendering means are arranged between the two operation means (for example, between the ball launching handle 134 and the ball lending operation button 140 or the return operation button 142). Has been. Here, the definition of the positional relationship between two operation means and one effect means will be described. FIGS. 37 to 40 all show examples in which the rendering means C is arranged between the two operation means A and B. As shown in FIGS. 37A to 37C, when the operation means A and B are arranged apart in the vertical direction, a straight line connecting the right end of the operation means A and the right end of the operation means B (broken line in the figure) If at least part of the rendering means C is included in a range between L1) and a straight line connecting the left end of the operating means A and the left end of the operating means B (broken line L2 in the figure), the rendering means C is It is assumed that it is arranged between the operation means A and B.

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 37 (a), the right end of the effect means C is on the broken line L1, the left end of the effect means C is on the broken line L2, and the entire effect means C is between the broken lines L1 and L2. Is included in the range. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (b), the right end and the left end of the effect means C are both between the broken lines L1 and L2, and the entire effect means C is included in the range between the broken lines L1 and L2. In the example shown in FIGS. 37C to 37E, the right end of the rendering means C is outside the range between the broken lines L1 and L2, but the left end of the rendering means C is within the range between the broken lines L1 and L2. Part of the means C is included in the range between the broken lines L1 and L2.

  Further, since the operation means A and B are operated by the player's hand, it is necessary to consider the width of the hand when defining the range between the operation means A and B. The broken lines L3 and L4 shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 are parallel to the straight lines connecting the centers of the operation means A and B, and the distances between the straight lines are equal to each other and the distance between them is a general player. It is a straight line equal to the width of the hand (about 10 to 12 cm). As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, if at least part of the rendering means C is included in the range between the broken lines L3 and L4, the rendering means C is disposed between the operating means A and B. And

  A broken line L5 shown in FIG. 40 is parallel to the broken line L1, and is a straight line that is separated from the broken line L1 by the width of the hand (about 10 to 12 cm). The broken line L6 is a straight line that is parallel to the broken line L2 and is separated from the broken line L2 by the width of the hand (about 10 to 12 cm). That is, the region between the broken lines L5 and L6 is the maximum range of the locus of the hand that moves linearly between the operating means A and the operating means B. As shown in FIG. 40, if at least a part of the effect means C is included in the range between the broken lines L5 and L6, the hand becomes the effect means C when the hand is moved between the operation means A and B. In order to be able to contact, the production means C is assumed to be arranged between the operation means A and B.

  In the above description, a touch panel provided with a touch-type position input device is taken as an example of an operation means provided with a touch-type sensor. However, the touch panel is not limited to a touch panel, and a touch of a player's finger, hand, etc. is detected. An operation means including various touch sensors can be used. Moreover, it can replace with a touch type sensor and can also use the proximity type sensor which detects the proximity | contact of a player's finger | toe, a hand, etc. non-contactingly.

  As described above, the gaming table according to the above embodiment has a plurality of operation means that can be operated by the player and a display area that can display effects (for example, the bottom of the first area 811 and the bottom of the second area 812). ), Wherein the display area is a predetermined means (for example, a predetermined area, an area including the display area and other areas around it, a first area 811 and an inclined surface around the area) 802, an area including the second area 812 and an inclined surface 802 around the second area 812, and the predetermined means includes other areas (for example, other areas different from the display area, display areas) An edge portion, a gap portion formed between the display area and the periphery thereof, and the predetermined means is a first operating means (for example, a ball launching handle 134) of the plurality of operating means. And second operation means (for example, a ball lending operation button) 40, the return operation button 142) (for example, the predetermined direction side (for example, the upper side) with respect to the first operation means, and the reverse direction side (for example, the lower side) with respect to the second operation means. The predetermined means touches at least one of the areas (for example, by touching and comparing the display area with another area, and touching the other area and a member around the predetermined means). In comparison, the player can assist at least checking the position by touch.

  According to this configuration, the predetermined means is provided between the first operation means and the second operation means, and the predetermined means is at least displayed by the player or other area by the player at least by touch. Since it is possible to assist in confirming the position, the player's hand may be guided between the first operation means and the second operation means. Therefore, even if it is a blind player, a player with a bad eye, a player who has forgotten their glasses, or a player who is playing with the eyes exhausted In some cases, erroneous operations of the first operating means and the second operating means can be reduced.

  In addition, the game table according to the above embodiment includes a second predetermined means having a display area larger than the display area of the predetermined means.

  The predetermined means is provided between the first operation means and the second operation means, and enables assistance when the player confirms the position. For this reason, the predetermined area may not be able to enlarge the display area due to various restrictions. According to said structure, there may be a case where a display area larger than the display area of the predetermined means can be provided separately.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the display area of the second predetermined means can display at least an effect.

  According to this configuration, since the effect can be displayed by the second predetermined means having a display area larger than the display area of the predetermined means, the player may be able to sufficiently entertain the player.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment includes a plurality of operating means that can be operated by the player, and display areas (for example, the first area 811 and the second area 812) that can display effects. The plurality of operation means includes at least first operation means (for example, a ball launching handle 134) and second operation means (for example, a ball lending operation button 140 and a return operation button 142), A predetermined sensor for detecting an operation on at least one of the one operation means and the second operation means, wherein the predetermined sensor is a touch sensor or a proximity sensor, and the display area Is a predetermined means (for example, a predetermined region, a region including a display region and other surrounding regions, a region including the first region 811 and the surrounding inclined surface 802, a second region 812 and the surrounding inclination) And the predetermined means is formed between another area (for example, another area different from the display area, an edge portion of the display area, and between the display area and the periphery thereof). The predetermined means is between the first operating means and the second operating means (for example, on a predetermined direction side (for example, above) from the first operating means). And the second operating means is provided on the side opposite to the predetermined direction (for example, the lower side), and the predetermined means is provided by at least one of the areas (for example, a display area and another area). It is characterized in that the player can assist at least checking the position by tactile sensation by touching and comparing other regions with members around the predetermined means.

  In general, a touch-type or proximity-type sensor reacts only by touching or touching the sensor, so that an erroneous operation is likely to occur. According to the above configuration, the predetermined means is provided between the first operation means and the second operation means, and the predetermined means is at least a tactile sensation by the player through at least the display area or another area. Since it is possible to assist in confirming the position, there are cases where the player's hand can be guided between the first operating means and the second operating means. Therefore, even if it is a blind player, a player with a bad eye, a player who has forgotten their glasses, or a player who is playing with the eyes exhausted In some cases, erroneous operations of the first operating means and the second operating means can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the predetermined means can display at least contents relating to the first operation means.

  According to this configuration, since at least the contents related to the first operation means can be visually recognized by the player, there is a case where at least the erroneous operation of the first operation means can be further reduced.

  In addition, the game table according to the above embodiment includes a second predetermined means having a display area larger than the display area of the predetermined means.

  The predetermined means is provided between the first operation means and the second operation means, and enables assistance when the player confirms the position. For this reason, the predetermined area may not be able to enlarge the display area due to various restrictions. According to said structure, there may be a case where a display area larger than the display area of the predetermined means can be provided separately. Further, there are cases where the player can be fully entertained by displaying the effect in the display area of the second predetermined means.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment includes a first operation means (for example, a ball launching handle 134) and a second operation means (for example, a ball lending operation button 140 and a return operation button 142) that can be operated by the player. And a display area (for example, the bottom of the first area 811 and the bottom of the second area 812) that is provided between the first operating means and the second operating means and performs a predetermined effect display. Directing means (for example, first area 811, second area 812), and the directing means is a specific area (for example, first area 811, second area 812, An area formed in a concave or convex shape with respect to the surrounding reference surface, an area with different surface roughness, hardness (amount of deflection generated when pressed) or temperature with respect to the surrounding reference surface, and touching with a finger on the touch panel Vibrate It characterized in that it has a range) to the surface of the player side.

  According to this configuration, the effect means is provided between the first operation means and the second operation means, and the effect means has a specific area where the player can specify the position by touch. Therefore, the player's hand can be guided between the first operating means and the second operating means. Therefore, even if it is a blind player, a player with a bad eye, a player who has forgotten their glasses, or a player who is playing with the eyes exhausted In some cases, erroneous operations of the first operating means and the second operating means can be reduced.

  Here, in the above embodiment, the ball launching handle 134, the ball lending operation button 140, and the return operation button 142 are illustrated as the first operation means and the second operation means. Also good. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 1st area | region 811 or the 2nd area | region 812 functions as both a production | presentation means and a specific area, the example which a production | presentation means and a specific area correspond is given, It may be included in at least a part of the player side surface of the rendering means.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, the specific area includes at least a part of the display area.

  According to this configuration, at least a part of the specific area can function as a display area, and at least a part of the display area can function as the specific area. Since both the specific area and the display area are provided on the player side surface of the effect means, at least a part of the area functions as both the specific area and the display area, so that the space on the player side surface of the effect means Can be used effectively.

  In general, a step is often formed on the outer peripheral frame of the display area, and the display area is often formed in a concave shape (or a convex shape) with respect to the surrounding area. In some cases, it can be effectively used as a specific area.

  Furthermore, since the display area often has a sense of hardness (amount of deflection generated when pressed) or the like with respect to the surrounding area, the display area may be effectively used as the specific area.

  In addition, the game table according to the above-described embodiment further includes second rendering means having a display area larger than the display area of the rendering means.

  Since the production means has a specific area that assists the movement of the player's hand, the display area cannot be enlarged due to various restrictions, and it is difficult to sufficiently entertain the player only with the production display by the display area. There is a case. According to the structure of the said embodiment, a player can fully be entertained by providing separately the 2nd effect means provided with the display area larger than the display area of an effect means.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment includes a first operation means (for example, a ball launching handle 134) and a second operation means (for example, a ball lending operation button 140 and a return operation button 142) that can be operated by the player. And a display area (for example, the bottom of the first area 811 and the bottom of the second area 812) that is provided between the first operating means and the second operating means and performs a predetermined effect display. Directing means (for example, first area 811 and second area 812), and at least one of the first operating means and the second operating means has a touch or proximity sensor, The directing means is a specific area (for example, a first area 811, a second area 812, an area formed in a concave or convex shape with respect to a surrounding reference plane, a surrounding reference Rough surface to surface , Characterized in that it comprises hardness (amount of deflection occurring in pressing) or different regions of temperature and the like, an area) which vibrates when in contact with a finger in the touch panel on the surface of the player side.

  In general, an operation means including a touch type sensor or a proximity type sensor reacts only by touching or touching the sensor, so that an erroneous operation is likely to occur. According to the above configuration, the effect means is provided between the first operation means and the second operation means, and the effect means has the specific area where the player can specify the position by touch. Therefore, the player's hand can be guided between the first operating means and the second operating means. Therefore, even if it is a blind player, a player with a bad eye, a player who has forgotten their glasses, or a player who is playing with the eyes exhausted In some cases, erroneous operations of the first operating means and the second operating means can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the game table according to the above-described embodiment, the effecting means can display the contents relating to at least one of the first operating means and the second operating means.

  According to this configuration, since the player can visually recognize the contents related to the first operation means and the second operation means, the erroneous operation of the first operation means and the second operation means is further reduced. There are cases where it is possible.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a game machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 41 is an external view of the slot machine 1000 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front side. FIG. 42A is a front view showing a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 42B is a left side view showing a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000. . Note that components having the same functions and operations as the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 22 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. As shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 (a) and 42 (b), the slot machine 1000 according to the present embodiment includes the first area 811, the second area 812, and the like shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b). A feature is that a first area 1811, a second area 1812, a lending operation button 1140 and a return operation button 1142 having a configuration similar to the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142 are provided above the start lever 1004. Have.

  The lending operation button 1140 is an operation means for instructing the card unit to lend medals by the player's operation. The return operation button 1142 is an operation means for instructing the card unit to return the balance of the player by the player's operation. The lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 constitute a button group 1804.

  The first area 1811 is arranged at the lower right of the lending operation button 1140, the second area 1812 is arranged immediately below the return operation button 1142, and the third area 1813 is arranged directly below the lending operation button 1140. Yes. Each of the first region 1811 and the second region 1812 is rectangular and has a concave shape with respect to the periphery, and a display device is provided at the bottom. As the display device, a liquid crystal display device with a backlight unit, a reflective liquid crystal display device without a backlight unit, a self-luminous dot matrix display device, a segment type display device, one or a plurality of LEDs, etc. are used. It is done. The display contents in the first area 1811 and the second area 1812 include characters, still images, moving images, lighting and blinking of the entire first area 1811 or the entire second area 1812, and the like. In this example, one or a plurality of LEDs are used as the display devices for the first area 1811 and the second area 1812, and the first area 1811 and the second area 1812 are lit or blinked as a whole.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the first area 1811 and the second area 1812, display related to the operation of the operating means arranged with the areas 1811 and 1812 interposed therebetween is possible. As will be described later, the first area 1811 is disposed between the lending operation button 1140 and the start lever 1004 and between the return operation button 1142 and the start lever 1004. Therefore, in the first area 1811, display related to the operation of the lending operation button 1140, the operation of the return operation button 1142, the operation of the start lever 1004, or the like is possible. For example, in the first area 1811, a display that lights or blinks at the operation timing of the lending operation button 1140, the operation timing of the return operation button 1142, or the operation timing of the start lever 1004 is possible.

  The second area 1812 is disposed between the lending operation button 1140 and the start lever 1004 and between the return operation button 1142 and the start lever 1004 as described later. Therefore, in the second area 1812, display related to the operation of the lending operation button 1140, the operation of the return operation button 1142, the operation of the start lever 1004, or the like is possible. For example, in the second area 1812, a display that lights or blinks at the operation timing of the lending operation button 1140, the operation timing of the return operation button 1142, or the operation timing of the start lever 1004 is possible.

  On the left side of the second area 1812, a lending display unit 1144 for displaying a balance and the like stored in the card in the card unit is provided.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 1000 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the slot machine 1000 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 1300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 1300. In response to the first sub-control unit 1400 that controls the second sub-control unit 1500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 1400, and the command transmitted from the main control unit 1300 And a payout control unit 1600 that controls the medal payout.

  First, the main control unit 1300 of the slot machine 1000 will be described. The main control unit 1300 includes a basic circuit 1302 that controls the entire main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1302 includes a CPU 1304, control program data, lottery data used during an internal lottery for a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 1306 for storing position, RAM 1308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 1310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 1312 for measuring time, frequency, etc. WDT (watchdog timer) 1314 is mounted. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 1306 and the RAM 1308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 1400 and the second sub-control unit 1500 described later.

  The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 1304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 1306 to the counter timer 1312. The counter timer 1312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 1304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 1304 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1315b is set to 8 MHz, the division value of the counter timer 1312 is set to 1/256, and the division data of the ROM 1306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 1300 has a random value generation circuit 1316 for deriving a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1315a is received (this circuit includes two random value generation circuits). And a start signal output circuit 1338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 1338, the CPU 1304 Game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The random value generation circuit 1316 generates a random number value used in the basic circuit 1302. Random value generation in the random value generation circuit 1316 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random value. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs a calculation by a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using the seed of the random number value, and derives the calculation result as a random number value. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random value. The random value generation circuit 1316 acquires irregular values using white noise superimposed on signals input from the various sensors 1318 to the sensor circuit 1320. The random value generation circuit 1316 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of a random value, or determines a read start position of a random number table. Use.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 includes a sensor circuit 1320, and the CPU 1304 is input from various sensors 1318 (a bet button 1130 sensor, a bet button 1131 sensor, a bet button 1132 sensor, and a medal slot at every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 1004 sensor, stop button 1006a sensor, stop button 1006b sensor, stop button 1006c sensor, settlement button sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device, index sensor for left reel 1002a, middle The status of the index sensor of the reel 1002b, the index sensor of the right reel 1002c, etc.) is monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 1320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random value generation circuit 1316. Receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 1316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal slot, and detect whether or not the medal has passed. Two start levers 1004 sensors are installed inside the start lever 1004 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 1006a sensor, the stop button 1006b sensor, and the stop button 1006c sensor are installed in the respective stop buttons 1006a to 1006c, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 1130 sensor, the bet button 1131 sensor, and the bet button 1132 sensor are installed in the bet buttons 1130 to 1132, respectively, and a medal stored electronically in the RAM 1308 is inserted as a medal to be inserted into the game. Detecting the case input operation. The settlement button sensor is provided on the settlement button. When the settlement button is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 1002a, the index sensor of the reel 1002b, and the index sensor of the reel 1002c are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 1002a to 1002c, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes. Becomes L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 1304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the reel rotation position information to zero.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a drive circuit 1322 for driving stepping motors provided in the reel devices 1002a to 1002c, a drive circuit 1324 for driving solenoids provided in a medal selector 1170 for selecting inserted medals, and various lamps 1339 (winning lines). A display circuit, a notification lamp, a game medal insertable lamp, a re-game lamp, a game medal insert lamp, a game start lamp, a stored number display, a game information display, and a payout number display). .

  Further, an information output circuit 1334 (external concentration terminal board) is connected to the basic circuit 1302, and the main control unit 1300 is provided with an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 1334. The gaming information (for example, gaming state) of the slot machine 1000 is output to the information input circuit 1652.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 1330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit (not shown) to the main control unit 1300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 1330 includes the voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 1302.

  The main control unit 1300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 1400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 1600. The first sub control unit 1400 Communication with the payout control unit 1600 is possible. The information communication between the main control unit 1300, the first sub control unit 1400, and the payout control unit 1600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 1300 sends commands and the like to the first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600. The first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 are configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 1300. However, information communication between the main control unit 1300, the first sub control unit 1400, and the payout control unit 1600 may be configured to be performed by bidirectional communication.

  Next, the first sub control unit 1400 of the slot machine 1000 will be described. The first sub control unit 1400 includes a basic circuit 1402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 1300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub control unit 1400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 1402 includes a CPU 1404, a RAM 1408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 1410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 1412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1414 as a system clock. The ROM 1406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub control unit 1400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 1404 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 1406 to the counter timer 1412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 1412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 1404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 1404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 1400 is provided with a sound source IC 1418, and the sound source IC 1418 is provided with speakers 1272 and 1277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 1418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 1272 and 1277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 1404. The sound source IC 1418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which sound data is stored. The sound data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 1272 and 1277.

  The first sub-control unit 1400 is provided with a drive circuit 1422, and various lamps 1420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp, title panel lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 1422 through an input / output interface. ing.

  The CPU 1404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 1500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 1500 performs various controls of the effect device including display control of effect image display device (liquid crystal display device) 1022. Note that the second sub-control unit 1500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 1022 and a control unit that controls various effect drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 1024). ), And the like.

  The second sub control unit 1500 includes a basic circuit 1502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 1400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub control unit 1500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 1502 includes a CPU 1504, a RAM 1508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 1510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 1512. The CPU 1504 of the basic circuit 1502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1514 as a system clock. The ROM 1506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 1500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 1504 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 1506 to the counter timer 1512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 1512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 1504 at each interrupt time. The CPU 1504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub control unit 1500 is provided with a drive circuit 1530 for driving the motor of the shutter 1024, and the drive circuit 1530 is provided with a shutter 1024 via an output interface. The drive circuit 1530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 1024 in response to a command from the CPU 1504.

  The second sub-control unit 1500 is provided with a sensor circuit 1532, and a shutter sensor 1538 is connected to the sensor circuit 1532 via an input interface. The CPU 1504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 1538 every interruption time.

  The second sub control unit 1500 is provided with a VDP 1534 (video display processor), and a ROM 1506 and a VRAM 1536 are connected to the VDP 1534 via a bus. The VDP 1534 reads image data and the like stored in the ROM 1506 based on a signal from the CPU 1504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 1536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 1022.

  The payout control unit 1600 controls the payout motor 1602 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 1300, and whether or not the payout of medals has been completed based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 1604. Is detected. Also, the payout control unit 1600 communicates with a card unit 1608 provided separately from the slot machine 1000 via the interface unit 1606.

  Here, the definition of the positional relationship among the first area 1811, the second area 1812, the lending operation button 1140, the return operation button 1142, and the start lever 1004 in the slot machine of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 44A is a view for explaining the range above the start lever 1004. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the range above the start lever 1004 (shown in light black in the figure) is above the center of the spherical grip portion of the start lever 1004 in the vertical direction. In the left-right direction, the width d1 ranges from the center of the grip portion to the left and right. The width d1 represents half the width of the player's hand (about 5 to 6 cm). In the present embodiment, if at least a part of the first area 1811 is included in the range above the start lever 1004, the first area 1811 is defined as being located above the start lever 1004. The same applies to the second region 1812.

  In the configuration of this example, since the entire area of the first region 1811 is included in the range above the start lever 1004, the first region 1811 is located above the start lever 1004. Further, since the entire area of the second region 1812 is included in the range above the start lever 1004, the second region 1812 is located above the start lever 1004.

  FIG. 44B is a diagram for explaining a range below the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142. As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the lower range of the lending operation button 1140 is below the lending operation button 1140 in the vertical direction, and the width d1 from the center of the lending operation button 1140 to the left and right in the left and right direction, respectively. The range of minutes. The range below the return operation button 1142 is lower than the return operation button 1142 in the vertical direction, and in the left-right direction is a range corresponding to the width d1 from the center of the return operation button 1142 to the left and right. In FIG. 44 (b), the range included in all of the range above the start lever 1004, the range below the lending operation button 1140, and the range below the return operation button 1142 is shown in light ink color. In the present embodiment, if at least a part of the first area 1811 is included in the range below the lending operation button 1140, the first area 1811 is defined as being located below the lending operation button 1140. Further, if at least a part of the first area 1811 is included in the range below the return operation button 1142, the first area 1811 is defined as being located below the return operation button 1142. The same applies to the second region 1812.

  In the configuration of this example, since the entire area of the first area 1811 is included in both the range below the lending operation button 1140 and the area below the return operation button 1142, the first area 1811 includes the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1140. It is located below both of the operation buttons 1142. Since the entire area of the second area 1812 is included in the range below the lending operation button 1140, the second area 1812 is located below the lending operation button 1140. Further, a part of the second area 1812 is included in the range below the return operation button 1142, so the second area 1812 is located below the return operation button 1142.

  Since the first area 1811 is located above the start lever 1004 and below the lending operation button 1140, it is located between the start lever 1004 and the lending operation button 1140. The first area 1811 is located above the start lever 1004 and below the return operation button 1142, and thus is located between the start lever 1004 and the return operation button 1142. Since the operation direction of the start lever 1004 is the vertical direction, the first region 1811, the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 are on an extension line of the operation direction of the start lever 1004.

  Since the second region 1812 is located above the start lever 1004 and below the lending operation button 1140, it is located between the start lever 1004 and the lending operation button 1140. The second region 1812 is located above the start lever 1004 and below the return operation button 1142, and thus is located between the start lever 1004 and the return operation button 1142. The second area 1812, the lending operation button 1140, and the return operation button 1142 are on an extension line in the operation direction of the start lever 1004.

  FIG. 45A is a front view showing a modified example of the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 45B is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration cut along the line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 45 (a), in this example, the first area 1811 is arranged directly below the lending operation button 1140, and the second area 1812 is arranged directly below the return operation button 1142. The first area 1811, the second area 1812, the lending operation button 1140, and the return operation button 1142 are all circular.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (b), in the first region 1811, the housing surface 1000a on the front side of the slot machine 1000 is opened in a cylindrical shape, and a substantially disc-shaped cover member 1910 is attached to the opening. It has a configuration. The cover member 1910 is made of a transparent, translucent or colored transparent material. The surface 1910a of the cover member 1910 is disposed behind the surrounding casing surface 1000a as viewed from the player side. Thereby, the first region 1811 is concave with respect to the housing surface 1000a. A bottom portion of the first region 1811 is configured by a cover member 1910. On the surface 1910a of the cover member 1910, a linear protrusion 1911 extending in the diameter direction is formed. The linear protrusion 1911 is disposed so as to protrude from the housing surface 1000a toward the player. Thereby, the linear protrusion 1911 is convex with respect to both the housing surface 1000a and the surface 1910a. When viewed in plan, the linear protrusion 1911 extends from the start lever 1004 side toward the lending operation button 1140 side within the range of the surface 1910a.

  On the back side of the cover member 1910, an illumination board 1913 on which a plurality of LEDs 1912 are mounted is disposed. The LED 1912 lights or blinks at a predetermined timing under the control of the first sub control unit 1400 or the second sub control unit 1500. As a result, the bottom of the first area 1811 (the cover member 1910) has a display area that can be lit or blinked in association with the operation of the lending operation button 1140, the operation of the return operation button 1142, or the operation of the start lever 1004. Become.

  Each of the plurality of LEDs 1912 may be lit or blinking differently, or each of the plurality of LEDs 1912 may be lit or blinking the same. Note that an illumination board 1913 on which a single LED 1912 is mounted may be disposed behind the cover member 1910, and the single LED 1912 may be lit or blinked at a predetermined timing.

  Since the configuration of the second region 1812 is the same as the configuration of the first region 1811, description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 46A is a front view showing another modification of the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 46B is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration cut along the line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 46A, in this example, a linear protrusion 1921 extending between the start lever 1004 and the first region 1811 on the housing surface 1000a on the front side of the slot machine 1000, the first region 1811 and the lending operation button 1140 between the linear protrusion 1922 extending between the start lever 1004 and the second area 1812, and between the second area 1812 and the return operation button 1142. An extending linear protrusion 1924 is provided. The linear protrusions 1921, 1922, 1923, and 1924 are made of, for example, a transparent, translucent, or colored transparent material. The linear protrusions 1921, 1922, 1923, and 1924 may be configured to guide light from a light source (not shown) and emit light linearly.

  As shown in FIG. 46B, the linear protrusion 1922 has a pentagonal cross-sectional shape. The lower part of the linear protrusion 1922 is embedded in a groove 1000b having a rectangular cross section formed on the housing surface 1000a, and the upper part of the linear protrusion 1922 protrudes from the housing surface 1000a in a triangular shape in cross section. The linear protrusions 1921, 1923, and 1924 also have the same configuration as the linear protrusion 1922.

  The first region 1811 and the second region 1812 have a configuration in which the housing surface 1000a is opened in a cylindrical shape, and a disc-shaped cover member is attached to the opening. The surface of the cover member is disposed behind the surrounding housing surface 1000a. Thereby, the first region 1811 and the second region 1812 are concave with respect to the housing surface 1000a.

  FIG. 47A is a front view showing another modification of the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 47B is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration cut along the line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 47A, in this example, the first region and the second region are integrally formed. Between the start lever 1004, the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142, the housing surface 1000 a is opened in a horizontally long shape. A horizontally long flat cover member 1930 is attached to the opening. The surface 1930a of the cover member 1930 is disposed deeper than the surrounding housing surface 1000a. Two linear protrusions 1931 and 1932 are formed on the surface 1930 a of the cover member 1930. The linear protrusions 1931 and 1932 are convex with respect to the surface 1930a. The linear protrusions 1931 and 1932 in this example do not protrude toward the player side from the housing surface 1000a, but are disposed behind the housing surface 1000a. When seen in a plan view, the linear protrusion 1931 extends from the start lever 1004 side toward the lending operation button 1140 side within the range of the surface 1930a. The linear protrusion 1931 corresponds to a first region where the player can specify the position by touch. The linear protrusion 1932 extends from the start lever 1004 side toward the return operation button 1142 side within the range of the surface 1930a. The linear protrusion 1932 corresponds to a second region in which the player can specify the position by touch.

  On the back side of the cover member 1930, an illumination board 1935 on which LEDs 1933 and 1934 are mounted is disposed. For example, a plurality of LEDs 1933 are arranged in a line along the linear protrusion 1931 and all are controlled to be turned on in synchronization, and a plurality of LEDs 1934 are arranged in a line along the linear protrusion 1932 and are all synchronized. Lighting control is performed. The cover member 1930, the LEDs 1933 and 1934, and the illumination board 1935 constitute a lighting display portion 1938.

  In this example, the first region and the second region are integrally formed, but the linear protrusion 1931 corresponding to the first region and the linear protrusion 1932 corresponding to the second region are independent on the surface 1930a. Therefore, the first region and the second region can be specified by the player's sense of touch. In addition, by lighting the LEDs arranged in a row immediately below each of the linear protrusions 1931 and 1932, each of the linear protrusions 1931 and 1932 can be lit and displayed independently in a linear manner. The first region and the second region can also be specified by the visual sense of the person.

  FIG. 48A is a front view showing another modification of the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 48B is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration cut along the line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 48A, in this example, the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 are integrally formed.

  As shown in FIG. 48B, the pressing surfaces of the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 are formed by a single horizontally long flat plate member 1940. The right end portion of the flat plate member 1940 is a pressing surface of the lending operation button 1140, and the left end portion is a pressing surface of the return operation button 1142. Both pressing surfaces are formed in a convex shape with respect to the housing surface 1000a. The central portion of the flat plate member 1940 is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 1941 that is parallel to the flat plate surface of the flat plate member 1940 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Thus, when one of the pressing surface of the lending operation button 1140 or the pressing surface of the return operation button 1142 is pressed and displaced downward, the other is lifted and displaced upward.

  A detection piece 1942 extending downward is attached to the back side of each pressing surface of the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142. Below the detection piece 1942, a sensor 1943 that can detect when the detection piece 1942 is displaced downward is provided. The sensor 1943 is mounted on a sensor substrate 1945 fixed to the housing. Further, a spring member 1944 for returning the buttons 1140 and 1142 to the origin position when the pressing of either one is finished is provided on the back side of each pressing surface of the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142. It has been. With the above configuration, the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 are alternatively operated by the player.

  FIG. 49A is a front view showing another modification of the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 49B is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration cut along line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 49A, in this example, the touch panel 1100 having functions as a first area 1811, a second area 1812, a lending operation button 1140, a return operation button 1142, and a lending display unit 1144 is a start lever 1004. It is arranged above. For example, display control of the touch panel 1100 is performed by the second sub-control unit 1500, and control for inputting position information output from the touch panel 1100 is performed by the first sub-control unit 1400. The touch panel 1100 has a horizontally long rectangular shape.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (b), a flat plate member 2110 made of, for example, transparent plastic that divides an area where a touch operation can be performed is attached to the surface of the touch panel 1100. The flat plate member 2110 has a horizontally long rectangular shape substantially equal to the touch panel 1100. Concavities and convexities are formed on the surface of the flat plate member 2110 by a thick film portion having a large thickness and a thin film portion having a thin thickness. The outer peripheral portion of the flat plate member 2110 is a thick film portion. The touch panel 1100 of this example can detect a touch operation in the thin film portion and cannot detect a touch operation in the thick film portion. Since the thin film portion is formed in a concave shape with respect to the surrounding thick film portion, the position of the thin film portion can be specified by touch. Further, since the thick film portion is formed in a convex shape with respect to the surrounding casing surface 1000a, the position of the touch panel 1100 itself can be specified by touch.

  The thin film part located in the upper right part of the touch panel 1100 functions as a lending operation button 1140. The area of the lending operation button 1140 functions as, for example, both display means for displaying that the lending operation button 1140 is displayed and operation means for receiving the player's medal lending operation.

  The thin film portion located at the upper center of the touch panel 1100 and adjacent to the left of the lending operation button 1140 functions as a return operation button 1142. The area of the return operation button 1142 functions as, for example, both a display means for displaying that the return operation button 1142 is displayed and an operation means for receiving a player's return operation.

  A thin film portion located at the lower right portion of the touch panel 1100 and immediately below the lending operation button 1140 functions as the first region 1811. Since the first area 1811 is disposed between the start lever 1004 and the lending operation button 1140, the movement of the player's hand from the start lever 1004 to the lending operation button 1140 can be assisted. The thin film portion located at the lower center of the touch panel 1100 and directly below the return operation button 1142 functions as the second region 1812. Since the second area 1812 is disposed between the start lever 1004 and the return operation button 1142, the movement of the player's hand from the start lever 1004 to the return operation button 1142 can be assisted. The first area 1811 and the second area 1812 also function as display means that can perform display related to the operation of the lending operation button 1140, the operation of the return operation button 1142, the operation of the start lever 1004, and the like. The first area 1811 and the second area 1812 may function as operation means for receiving a predetermined touch operation. By providing the first area 1811 and the second area 1812, the player's hand is guided from the start lever 1004 to the lending operation button 1140 or the return operation button 1142, and thus the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142. In some cases, it is possible to reduce erroneous operations.

  A relatively large thin film portion located at the left end of the touch panel 1100 functions as a lending display portion 1144. The area of the lending display unit 1144 may also function as an operation unit that receives a predetermined touch operation.

  Here, in this example, the first area 1811 and the lending operation button 1140 are provided on the upper right side of the start lever 1004 (to the right of directly above), and the second area 1812 and the return operation button 1142 are on the upper left side of the start lever 1004. (Left from the top) Thus, since the first area 1811 and the lending operation button 1140, the second area 1812 and the return operation button 1142 are separately arranged on the left and right with respect to the start lever 1004, the lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 are arranged. In some cases, it is possible to reduce erroneous operations.

  FIG. 50 is an external view showing another modification of the configuration of the slot machine 1000 according to the present embodiment. 51A is a front view showing a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000, and FIG. 51B is a left side view showing a partial configuration of the slot machine 1000. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 50, 51A, and 51B, the slot machine 1000 of this example includes the first area 1811, the second area 1812, the lending operation button 1140, and the return operation shown in FIG. The buttons 1142 and the like have a configuration in which the buttons 1142 and the like are disposed at the left of the start lever 1004 while being tilted by 90 ° counterclockwise while maintaining the mutual positional relationship. The lending operation button 1140 and the return operation button 1142 constitute a button group 1804.

  The first area 1811 is arranged on the upper right side of the lending operation button 1140, the second area 1812 is arranged on the right side of the return operation button 1142, and the third area 1813 is arranged on the right side of the lending operation button 1140. ing.

  Also in this example, the first area 1811 is disposed between the lending operation button 1140 and the start lever 1004 and between the return operation button 1142 and the start lever 1004. In the first area 1811, display related to the operation of the lending operation button 1140, the operation of the return operation button 1142, or the operation of the start lever 1004 can be performed.

  The second area 1812 is arranged between the lending operation button 1140 and the start lever 1004 and between the return operation button 1142 and the start lever 1004. In the second area 1812, display related to the operation of the lending operation button 1140, the operation of the return operation button 1142, the operation of the start lever 1004, or the like is possible.

  On the left side of the button group 1804, a lending display unit 1144 for displaying the balance and the like stored in the card in the card unit is provided.

  FIG. 52A is a front view showing another modification of the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 52B is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration cut along the line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 52A, in this example, a linear protrusion 1950 extending between the start lever 1004 and the bet button (max bet button) 1132 along the housing surface 1000a is provided. The linear protrusion 1950 is formed in a convex shape with respect to the housing surface 1000a. The start lever 1004 is provided with a vibrator (not shown) that vibrates the start lever 1004.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (b), the linear protrusion 1950 is disposed on a cover member 1951 formed of a transparent, translucent or colored transparent material, and below the cover member 1951, and mounted on the illumination board 1953. And a plurality of LEDs 1952. The upper surface portion exposed from the housing surface 1000a in the cover member 1951 is formed in an arc shape that is convex outward. The plurality of LEDs 1952 are divided into a plurality of zones in the extending direction of the linear protrusion 1950, and lighting control is performed for each zone.

  Although not shown, a bet button lamp (LED) for causing the max bet button 1132 to emit light is provided below the max bet button 1132. The maximum bet button 1132 of this example functions as a bet button for inserting up to three medals stored electronically, and also functions as a chance button for changing the production mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It has become.

  FIG. 53 shows an example of effects executed in the slot machine of this example in time series (1) to (6). First, as shown in FIG. 53 (1), when the player operates the start lever 1004, the reels 1002a to 1002c start to rotate. Thereafter, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, winning a random lottery using a random number for performance), as shown in FIG. 2 (2), the vibration effect of the start lever 1004 by the vibrator is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 3 (3), lighting control of the LED 1952 of the linear protrusion 1950 is performed, and the light emission zone of the linear protrusion 1950 is gradually extended from the start lever 1004 side to the max bet button 1132 side. Production to be performed. Thereafter, when the light emission zone of the linear protrusion 1950 reaches the end on the side of the max bet button 1132, an effect is produced in which the max bet button 1132 emits light, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5 (5), when the player presses the max bet button 1132, a bonus confirmed sound is output from the speaker 1272 as shown in FIG. 6 (6).

  FIG. 54 is a front view showing another modified example of the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 54, in this example, a horizontally-long rectangular touch panel 2120 is arranged above a bet button 1130 to 1132 and on a part of a reel panel arranged in front of the reel 1002. The touch panel 2120 of this example has a flat display surface without unevenness. The touch panel 2120 is provided with a vibrator (not shown) that vibrates the touch panel 2120.

  Three effect buttons 1961 to 1963 arranged in the left-right direction are provided on a part of the reel panel disposed above the touch panel 2120 and in front of the reel 1002. On the display surface of the touch panel 2120, the area directly below the effect button 1961 is the first area 2121, the area directly below the effect button 1962 is the second area 2122, and the area directly below the effect button 1963 is the third area 2123. When a player's finger or the like touches any one of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123, the touch panel 2120 is vibrated by the vibrator. Thereby, the player can specify the positions of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 by tactile sense. In the first area 2121, the display mainly related to the operation of the effect button 1961 can be performed, in the second area 2122, the display mainly related to the operation of the effect button 1962 can be performed, and in the third area 2123, the effect is mainly generated. Display related to the operation of the button 1963 is possible.

  When any one of the three effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is operated, the vibration of the touch panel 2120 by the vibrator is ended. Even when the player's finger or the like is released from the touch panel 2120, the player's finger or the like may be released again on the touch panel 2120 before operating the effect button 1961 to 1963, and the operation of the effect button 1961 to 1963 is performed. You may be able to recognize that the reception is not over. In addition, although it was set as the example of the three effect buttons 1961-1963, two or three or more effect buttons may be sufficient. The touch panel 2120 is provided in the reel 1002 visual recognition opening portion of a part of the reel panel arranged in front of the reel 1002, and the three effect buttons 1961 to 1963 are provided above the reel 1002 visual recognition opening portion. Good. In this case, visibility may be improved by performing a display related to the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 when the reel 1002 is stopped. The touch panel 2120 may be provided on a part or all of the effect panel arranged in front of the effect means 1010, and the three effect buttons 1961 to 1963 may be provided above the effect panel. In this case, by performing display in which the display performed on the effect image display device 1022 and the display performed on the touch panel 2120 are linked, the effect of the effect and the operability of the touch panel 2120 may be improved. In addition, instead of the touch panel 2120, the effect image display device 1022, a proximity sensor that detects an object in front of the effect image display device, or a proximity sensor that detects an object in the vicinity of the three effect buttons 1961 to 1963, The apparatus which consists of both of these may be sufficient. The proximity sensor is a so-called capacitive proximity sensor, and a sensor that detects the proximity of an object by utilizing the fact that the capacitance between the electrodes changes when an object having a dielectric constant different from that of the atmosphere approaches the pair of electrodes. However, proximity sensors of various types such as a high-frequency transmission type using electromagnetic induction and a magnetic type using magnets can be applied even if they are not of the electrostatic capacitance type. The touch panel 2010 can use various methods as described above. However, there is a problem that the touch panel 2010 may break down when struck by a player. Therefore, the failure rate that occurs when a player is struck can be reduced by providing a strong structure to a part that is likely to be touched by the player and allowing the player's fingers to be detected. There is. The part that the player is likely to touch may be a colored translucent resin lens that covers the surface of the light emitting device (eg, LED). It is durable and it may be easier to clean dirt such as player's hand. The part that is likely to be touched by the player can be a modeled object having an uneven shape that is difficult to realize with the touch panel 2010. When the player's finger or the like touches, the position may be easily recognized. In addition, when the proximity sensor which detects the object in the vicinity of the three effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is provided, the proximity sensor is provided so that the proximity object can be detected for each of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963, and the first area The 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 may have only the function of the display device. In addition, you may prepare so that the proximity sensor provided corresponding to the production buttons 1961-1963 may detect the object in the vicinity of the 1st area | region 2121, the 2nd area | region 2122, and the 3rd area | region 2123 corresponding to each. Since it is possible to detect a player's finger or the like that has moved to the vicinity of the first region 2121 in an attempt to operate the effect button 1961, the possibility of detecting the effect button 1962 or the effect button 1963 that the player has erroneously operated thereafter is reduced. There is a case. In this case, when a proximity sensor provided corresponding to the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is detected, the light emitting device (not shown) provided in the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is flashed or lit. Also good. In some cases, it can be easily grasped that a player's hand or the like brought close to the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 has been detected by the proximity sensor.

  FIG. 55 shows an example of effects executed in the slot machine of this example in time series (1) to (4). First, as shown in FIG. 55 (1), when the start lever 1004 is operated by the player, the reels 1002a to 1002c start to rotate. Thereafter, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, winning a random number lottery using a random number for performance), as shown in FIG. 2 (2), the touch panel 2120 should be pressed among the three performance buttons 1961 to 1963. An effect display suggesting a button is performed. For example, an upward arrow and a character “COCO” are displayed in the first area 2121 directly below the effect button 1961, and the second area 2122 directly below the effect button 1962 and the third area 2123 directly below the effect button 1963 In particular, nothing is displayed. This effect display indicates to the player that the effect button 1961 should be pressed.

  Although not shown, an internal lottery result is displayed on the effect image display device 1022 by operating any one effect button determined in advance among the three effect buttons 1961 to 1963. For example, a player who wants to know the game result quickly notices the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123, and three effect buttons 1961 to 1963 according to the contents displayed in this area. The stop button 1006 (the left stop button 1006a, the middle stop button 1006b, the right stop button 1006c) according to the content displayed on the effect image display device 1022 can be operated by operating any one of the effect buttons. ing. That is, based on the operation of the start lever 1004, the display related to the operation of the effect button 1963 is performed using any one of the first region 2121, the second region 2122, or the third region 2123. According to the contents, any one of the three effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is operated to notify the effect means 1010 of the game result. The player can know the internal lottery result before operating the stop button 1006 (left stop button 1006a, middle stop button 1006b, right stop button 1006c), and can operate the stop button 1006 according to the result. There is a case.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (3), when a player who has seen this effect display touches the first area 2121 with the fingertip, the touch panel 2120 vibrates by the vibrator, and in the second area 2122 and the third area 2123, As a display related to the operation of the effect button 1961, the characters “Go straight up!” Are displayed. Thereafter, when the player's fingertip moves upward while touching the first area 2121, in the second area 2122 and the third area 2123, the character “is there!” Is displayed as a display related to the operation of the effect button 1961. Is displayed (see (4) in the figure). When the player presses the effect button 1961 as suggested by the effect display, a specific effect is started. Since all the areas of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, or the third area 2123 are used and related display is performed after the operation button 1963 is operated, the player can easily grasp his / her operation results. There is. It should be noted that the area occupied by the upward arrow displayed in the first area 2121 (second area 2122, third area 2123) and the display of “here” is occupied by the effect button 1961 (effect button 1962, effect button 1963). Since the area is substantially the same as the area, the size of the effect button 1961 may be predicted when viewing the display of the first area 2121. If the area of the area occupied by the display of the first area 2121 is set to be far from the area of the area occupied by the effect button 1061, there is a problem that it takes time to search for the operation buttons or a problem that other operation buttons are erroneously operated. May occur. Specifically, the area occupied by the display of the first area 2121 may be set within a range of ± 20% of the area occupied by the effect button 1061. Note that the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 of the touch panel 2120 are highly likely to be operated by the player, and there is a possibility that dirt such as hand dust may adhere due to continuous use. Therefore, the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 of the touch panel 2120 may be changeable. For example, you may change for every production execution. However, since the operation of the effect button 1961, the effect button 1962, and the effect button 1963 may become difficult if the area is changed greatly, the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area Each of 2123 may be moved in the range of + 200% vertically and horizontally, and the area to be enlarged or reduced may be changed.

  FIG. 56 shows another example of effects executed in the slot machine of this example in the time series of (1) to (4). In this example, the effect image display apparatus 1022 having a display area larger than that of the touch panel 2120 displays an effect synchronized with the effect on the touch panel 2120. The production in this example is after the operation of the third stop button (third stop operation) and before the next start lever operation (for example, immediately after all reels are stopped by the third stop operation). Is executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 56 (1), when the player performs a third stop operation and all the reels 1002a to 1002c are stopped, for example, at the upper part of the screen of the effect image display device 1022, the decorative symbols are displayed. An effect similar to the variable display (for example, see the first embodiment or the like) is started. In the drawing, the “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed as the left symbol and the right symbol, and only the middle symbol is variably displayed. In addition, the word “chance!” Is displayed in the center of the screen of the effect image display device 1022.

  On touch panel 2120, an effect button pressing effect synchronized with the effect of effect image display device 1022 is started after the start of effect of effect image display device 1022 or simultaneously with the start of the effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, an upward arrow and a character “COCO” are displayed in all of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 of the touch panel 2120. In this example, only one of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is a correct button, and the remaining two are off-buttons. Therefore, any one of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 is selected. One display is true, but the remaining two displays are gussets. In another area of the touch panel 2120, the text “Operate anyway” is displayed. These displays indicate to the player that one of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 should be pressed. In the effect image display device 1022, the decorative symbol variation display is still performed, and the display related to the operation of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 “operate the button” is performed.

  When the player selects, for example, the third area 2123 from the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123, touches the finger, and moves the finger upward in that state, the upper area above the third area 2123 When the production button 1963 is a correct button, the text “There is it!” Is displayed on the touch panel 2120. When the effect button 1963 is a disconnected button, other characters are displayed on the touch panel 2120 or nothing is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3 (3), when the effect button 1963 is pressed, the effect image display device 1022 displays related to the operation of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963, “Operation accepted. Is done.

  In this example, since the effect button 1963, which is a correct answer button, has been pressed, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the letters “correct answer!” Are displayed on the touch panel 2120 as shown in FIG. At almost the same time, in the effect image display device 1022, “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed as a medium symbol, the symbol combination “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” is displayed, and the characters “correct answer. Is displayed.

  It should be noted that an upward arrow and a character “COCO” are displayed in all areas of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 of the touch panel 2120. Since there is a higher possibility that one of the buttons 1961 to 1963 will be operated more reliably, for example, it may be possible to reduce erroneous operations such as operating the effect button 1961 and the effect button 1962 at the same time. It should be noted that the operation buttons 1961 to 1963 are accepted after the upward arrow and the character “here” are displayed in all of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 of the touch panel 2120 (not shown). The timing to start the operation is set to reduce erroneous operations. It should be noted that after the upward arrow and the character “COCO” are displayed in all of the first area 2121, the second area 2122, and the third area 2123 of the touch panel 2120, the effect image display device 1022 is said to “operate the button”. When performing display related to the operation of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963, after the display related to the operation of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is performed by the effect image display device 1022, the operation reception of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is started. Timing may be set to reduce erroneous operations. When one of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is operated (not shown), the operation reception of the effect buttons 1961 to 1963 is terminated.

  FIG. 57 is a view showing a modification of the touch panel in the slot machine according to the present embodiment. The upper drawing is a front view of the touch panel 2130 of this example, and the lower drawing is a lower side view. As shown in FIG. 57, the touch panel 2130 has a horizontally long rectangular shape. Two vibrators are provided on the back side of the touch panel 2130. One vibrator 1 is arranged at the left end of the touch panel 2130, and the other vibrator 2 is arranged at the right end of the touch panel 2130. The vibrators 1 and 2 are controlled independently of each other.

  FIG. 58 shows an example of the effect of the slot machine using the touch panel 2130 of this example. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 55 (2), when the player's finger touches a portion that is off to the right from the first area 2121, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), the second area 2122 and the third area 2122 In the region 2123, the characters “More left” are displayed. The vibrators 1 and 2 operate like a table shown in FIG. That is, when the times t, t1, t2, and t3 elapse in this order, the right vibrator 2 vibrates strongly during the period from the time t to the time t1 (time t to t1), and the left vibrator 1 Does not vibrate. In the subsequent period from time t2 to time t3 (time t2 to t3), the left vibrator 1 vibrates strongly, and the right vibrator 2 does not vibrate. Thereby, the player may feel that the vibration of the touch panel 2130 moves from right to left. The display and vibration of these touch panels 2130 indicate to the player that the finger should be moved to the left.

  On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 55 (2), when the player's finger comes in contact with the part left on the left side from the first region 2121, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the second region 2122 and the second region In the three areas 2123, the characters “more right” are displayed. Moreover, the vibrators 1 and 2 operate like a table shown in FIG. That is, first, from time t to t1, the left vibrator 1 vibrates strongly, and the right vibrator 2 does not vibrate. At subsequent times t2 to t3, the right vibrator 2 vibrates strongly, and the left vibrator 1 does not vibrate. Thereby, the player may feel that the vibration of the touch panel 2130 moves from left to right. The display and vibration of these touch panels 2130 indicate to the player that the finger should be moved to the right.

  FIG. 59 shows another modification of the touch panel in the slot machine according to the present embodiment. The upper diagram is a front view of the touch panel 2140 of this example, the lower diagram is a lower side view, and the right diagram is a right side diagram. As shown in FIG. 59, the touch panel 2140 has a horizontally long rectangular shape. Four vibrators are provided on the back side of the touch panel 2140. Vibrator 1 is disposed at the left end of touch panel 2140 (for example, the center in the vertical direction), and vibrator 2 is disposed at the right end of touch panel 2140 (for example, the center in the vertical direction). The vibrator 3 is disposed at the upper end portion (for example, the center portion in the left-right direction) of the touch panel 2140, and the vibrator 4 is disposed at the lower end portion (for example, the center portion in the left-right direction) of the touch panel 2140. The vibrators 1 to 4 are controlled independently of each other.

  FIG. 60 shows an example of the effect of the slot machine using the touch panel 2140 of this example. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 55 (2), when the player's finger touches the part that is off the lower right side from the first area 2121, as shown in FIG. In the three areas 2123, the characters “more left” (or “more left”) are displayed. The vibrators 1 to 4 operate like a table shown in FIG. That is, when the times t, t1, t2, t3, t4, t5, t6, and t7 elapse in this order, first, only the right vibrator 2 vibrates strongly during the time t to t1, and the other vibrators 1 3, 4 does not vibrate. At subsequent times t2 to t3, only the left vibrator 1 vibrates strongly, and the other vibrators 2 to 4 do not vibrate. In subsequent times t4 to t5, only the lower vibrator 4 vibrates strongly, and the other vibrators 1 to 3 do not vibrate. From time t6 to t7 thereafter, only the upper vibrator 3 vibrates strongly, and the other vibrators 1, 2, and 4 do not vibrate. As a result, the player may feel that the vibration of the touch panel 2130 moves from right to left and then moves from bottom to top. The display and vibration of these touch panels 2130 indicate to the player that the finger should be moved to the upper left.

  On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 55 (2), when the player's finger comes in contact with the part left off from the first region 2121, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), the second region 2122 and the second region In the three areas 2123, the characters “More right” (or “More upper right”) are displayed. Further, the vibrators 1 to 4 operate like a table shown in FIG. That is, first, at time t to t1, only the left vibrator 1 vibrates strongly, and the other vibrators 2 to 4 do not vibrate. At subsequent times t2 to t3, only the right vibrator 2 vibrates strongly, and the other vibrators 1, 3, 4 do not vibrate. In subsequent times t4 to t5, only the lower vibrator 4 vibrates strongly, and the other vibrators 1 to 3 do not vibrate. From time t6 to t7 thereafter, only the upper vibrator 3 vibrates strongly, and the other vibrators 1, 2, and 4 do not vibrate. Thereby, the player may feel that the vibration of the touch panel 2130 moves from left to right and then moves from bottom to top. The display and vibration of these touch panels 2130 indicate to the player that the finger should be moved to the upper right.

  As described above, the slot machine according to the above-described embodiment is a slot machine that grants a privilege based on symbols stopped and displayed by symbol changing means (for example, reels 1002a to 1002c), and can be operated by a player. First operation means (for example, start lever 1004, bet buttons 1130 to 1132 in the configuration shown in FIG. 54) and second operation means (for example, lending operation button 1140, return operation button 1142, Max in the configuration shown in FIG. 52). The bet button 1132, the production buttons 1961 to 1963 in the configuration shown in FIG. 54, and display means provided with a display area provided between the first operation means and the second operation means. (For example, the first area 1811, the second area 1812, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2 has a linear protrusion 1950, and in the configuration shown in FIG. 54, the touch panel 2120), the first operation means is a game start operation reception means for receiving a game start operation, and the display means is The display area is an operation display means capable of performing a predetermined operation display (for example, a display related to the operation of the first operation means or the second operation means).

  According to this configuration, the display unit is provided between the first operation unit and the second operation unit, and the display unit can perform a predetermined operation display. In some cases, erroneous operation of the means and the second operation means can be reduced.

  In the slot machine of the above embodiment, the second operation means includes a first operation reception unit (for example, a lending operation button 1140) and a second operation reception unit (for example, a return operation button 1142), The display area includes a first area (for example, the first area 1811) positioned below the first operation receiving unit and a second area (for example, the second area) positioned below the second operation receiving unit. 1812).

  According to this configuration, it is possible to perform predetermined operation display also in the first region located below the first operation receiving unit and the second region located below the second operation receiving unit. In some cases, erroneous operations of the second operation means (the first operation reception unit and the second operation reception unit) can be further reduced.

  It should be noted that the embodiment and various modifications described above can be implemented in combination with each other even when the devices are controlled differently.

  In addition, the game table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 61 (a), “Insert bills into bill insertion slot 2002, execute lottery based on operations of bet 2004 and start 2006, and display the lottery result lottery result display device. The casino that displays the information in 2012, adds the number of bonus coins to the number of remaining credits at the time of winning, and issues a receipt in which a code corresponding to the number of remaining credits is written from the receipt issuing machine 2010 when cashout 2008 is selected. Machine 2000 "may be used.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4D, the portable game machine 4000 includes a storage unit for storing electronic data, and a home video game machine 5000 including a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention. May be.

  More specifically, the cellular phone 3000 in FIG. 6B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 6D includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to a game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5E, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  In the present invention, a pachinko machine and a slot machine are given as examples of the game machine, but the game machine is not limited to this. Arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, and a predetermined number of game balls are used in a circulating manner It may be applied to an enclosed game machine or the like.

The game table of the above embodiment is expressed as follows, for example.
(Additional remark 1) It is a game stand provided with the several operation means which a player can operate, and the display area which can display production | presentation, Comprising: The said display area is provided in a predetermined means, and the said predetermined means is The predetermined means is provided between the first operating means and the second operating means of the plurality of operating means, and the predetermined means is at least one of the above A game table characterized in that, depending on the area, the player can assist at least checking the position by touch.
(Additional remark 2) The game stand according to additional remark 1, further comprising a second predetermined means having a display area larger than a display area of the predetermined means.
(Additional remark 3) The game stand according to additional remark 2, wherein the display area of the second predetermined means can display at least an effect.

100, 101 Pachinko machine 140 Ball lending operation button 142 Return operation button 208 Decorative symbol display devices 208a to 208c Symbol display region 208d Effect display region 300 Main control units 304, 404 CPU
306, 406 ROM
308, 408 RAM
400 1st sub control part 500 2nd sub control part 800 Protruding part 802 Inclined surface 811, 1811 1st area | region 812, 1812 2nd area | region 813, 1813 3rd area | region 1000 Slot machine 1004 Start lever 1022 Production image display apparatus 1100, 2120 2130, 2140 Touch panel 1130-1132 Bet button 1140 Lending operation button 1142 Return operation button 1938 Illuminated display portion 1950 Linear protrusion 1961-1963 Production button

Claims (3)

A plurality of operation means operable by the player;
A display area where the effects can be displayed;
A game machine equipped with
The display area is provided in a predetermined means,
The predetermined means includes another area,
The predetermined means is provided between a first operation means and a second operation means among the plurality of operation means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined means enables at least one of the regions to assist the player when confirming the position at least by touch. The game table according to claim 1,
A game table comprising a second predetermined means having a display area larger than the display area of the predetermined means. In the game stand according to claim 2,
The display area of the second predetermined means can display at least an effect.

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