JP2014057785A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving security and operability of the game machine by improving detection sensitivity to an object as a detection object in both of a detection of a fraud using a sensor and a detection of a selecting operation of a performance content by a player.SOLUTION: The game machine includes approach object detection means that detects an approach of an object on the basis of information input from an approach object information input part. The approach object detection means determines that, in a state where shield electrode validation means applies a potential to a shield electrode provided on a back face side of an approach detection type sensor, it is an object approach from the exterior of the game machine with respect to the approach detection type sensor, however, in a state where the shield electrode validation means applies a potential to a shield electrode provided on a surface side of the approach detection type sensor, determines that it is an object approach from the interior of the game machine with respect to the approach detection type sensor.

Description

  It relates to gaming machines.

  The most popular pachinko machines are currently displayed with a special symbol on the 7-segment display, such as when a game ball enters the starter (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Is a model that is called “Digipachi” (conventional “first-class game machine”). Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display of liquid crystal, organic EL, FED, CRT or the like having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. And when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change accordingly, and when the special symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol also changes to the predetermined mode (for example, “777”). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed because the decorative symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner.

  In addition, the currently most popular spinning machine (slot machine) has multiple symbols on the outer circumference triggered by the operation of the game start instruction device (start lever) after inserting a predetermined number of game medals. As a result of the rotation of multiple rows of reels (reels) arranged in the cylinder, and using the rotary stop device (stop button) to stop the rotation, the cylinders are stopped as a result. When a combination of symbols (for example, “777”) is lined up, the game state shifts to a special game state in which the player is more profitable than the normal game state (a game state in which the lottery probability of the winning combination is higher than in the normal state). Type. Here, also in the slot machine, an effect image or the like for enhancing the fun of the game is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal in a form synchronized with the rotation operation and the stop operation of the reel. When the player operates a stop button or the like, the player predicts and enjoys the game result while comparing the design displayed on the reel with the effect image displayed on the display.

  By the way, in recent years, in such gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and swivel type gaming machines, a contact detection type sensor is provided on a display surface of a liquid crystal display or the like, and a contact point between the sensor and a player is detected. Thus, there are some which are configured to allow the player to select the contents of the production. In addition, some are configured to detect a fraudulent act (so-called goto act) in which a ball is illegally exploited using a contact detection type sensor.

JP 2006-289068 A JP 2005-87364 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-52418

  However, when attention is paid to both the detection of the goth action using the sensor and the detection of the selection operation of the production content by the player, the important point is to increase the detection sensitivity of the target object. Therefore, it is to improve the security and operability of the gaming machine. From such a viewpoint, when the prior art is reviewed, there is a problem that there is room for further improvement in order to improve the security and operability of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to this aspect is
A shielding plate (for example, transparent plate unit 106, door unit 108, front frame unit) having a see-through portion (for example, transparent plate 106a, reel window 110) that can be transmitted through the inside of the gaming machine (for example, gaming area 120a, reel unit). 104, the door 100) defines the inside and outside of the gaming machine, and the player operates an operation unit (for example, a handle 116, a start lever 2140, a stop button, etc.) provided in front of the gaming machine. In a gaming machine that enables games (for example, pachinko games, slot games) to be performed inside the gaming machine,
A film-like sensor provided in a predetermined part of the gaming machine (for example, the transparent plate unit 106), which is formed by the film-like sensor and an object close to the surface of the film-like sensor. Proximity detection type sensor (for example, electrostatic sensor) capable of detecting a change in capacitance or a change in capacitance formed by the film-like sensor and an object adjacent on the back side of the film-like sensor. Capacity sheet 500),
A film-like electrode provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection type sensor (for example, the capacitance sheet 500), to any one of the film-like electrodes provided on the front surface side and the back surface side. When a predetermined potential is applied, a shield electrode (for example, shield electrodes 521 and 522) configured so that the capacitance change does not occur in the proximity detection type sensor (for example, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500) on the applied side; ,
Shield capable of switching whether to apply the predetermined potential to shield electrodes (for example, shielding electrodes 521 and 522) provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection type sensor (for example, capacitance sheet 500) Electrode validation means (for example, shield electrode switching control means 2329a);
A proximity object information input unit (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000) for inputting information relating to the capacitance change from a proximity detection sensor (for example, capacitance sheet 500);
Based on information input from a proximity object information input unit (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000), it is a means for detecting the approach of the object, and is a shield electrode enabling means (for example, shield electrode switching control means 2329a). ), The proximity detection type sensor (for example, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500) is applied with a potential at the shield electrode (for example, the shield electrode 522) provided on the back surface side. , While it is determined that the object is approaching from the outside of the gaming machine with respect to the capacitance sheet 500), the proximity detection type sensor (for example, static electricity is detected by the shield electrode enabling means (for example, shield electrode switching control means 2329a)). Under a situation where a potential is applied by a shield electrode (for example, the shield electrode 521) provided on the surface side of the capacitance sheet 500) The proximity detection sensor (for example, the electrostatic capacity sheet 500) includes proximity object detection means (for example, object proximity monitoring control means 2327) that determines that the object is approaching from the inside of the gaming machine. It is a gaming machine characterized by this.
In addition, the gaming machine according to this aspect is
It has a game board (for example, game board 120) and a transparent board (for example, transparent board unit 106) provided opposite to the game board (for example, game board 120), and a game board (for example, game board 120). ) And a transparent board (for example, the transparent board unit 106), a gaming machine configured to be playable by a game ball rolling in a gaming space (for example, the gaming area 120a),
A film-like sensor provided on the player side with respect to the game space (for example, the game area 120a), and the film-like sensor and an object close to the surface side of the film-like sensor, that is, the player side Capacitance change of capacitance formed by, or capacitance change of capacitance formed by the film sensor and the object on the back side of the film sensor, that is, the game board side can be detected. A proximity detection sensor (for example, a capacitance sheet 500);
A film-like electrode provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection type sensor (for example, the capacitance sheet 500), to any one of the film-like electrodes provided on the front surface side and the back surface side. When a predetermined potential is applied, a shield electrode (for example, shield electrodes 521 and 522) configured so that the capacitance change does not occur in the proximity detection type sensor (for example, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500) on the applied side; ,
Shield capable of switching whether to apply the predetermined potential to shield electrodes (for example, shielding electrodes 521 and 522) provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection type sensor (for example, capacitance sheet 500) Electrode validation means (for example, shield electrode switching control means 2329a);
A proximity object information input unit (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000) for inputting information relating to the capacitance change from a proximity detection sensor (for example, capacitance sheet 500);
Based on information input from a proximity object information input unit (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000), it is a means for detecting the approach of the object, and is a shield electrode enabling means (for example, shield electrode switching control means 2329a). ), The proximity detection type sensor (for example, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500) is applied with a potential at the shield electrode (for example, the shield electrode 522) provided on the back surface side. , While it is determined that the object is approaching from the player side with respect to the electrostatic capacity sheet 500), the proximity detection type sensor (for example, the electrostatic sheet is controlled by the shield electrode enabling means (for example, the shield electrode switching control means 2329a)). In a situation where a potential is applied by a shield electrode (for example, the shield electrode 521) provided on the surface side of the capacitor sheet 500). The proximity detection sensor (for example, the capacitance sheet 500) includes proximity object detection means (for example, object proximity monitoring control means 2327) that determines that the object is approaching from the game board side. It is a featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine according to this aspect, there is an effect that the detection sensitivity of the target object to be detected can be increased, and the security and operability of the gaming machine can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is an attachment view 1 of a capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is an attachment view 2 of the capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is an attachment view 3 of the capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is an attachment view 4 of the capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram 1 of the operation principle of the proximity detection type sensor in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation principle diagram 2 of the proximity detection type sensor in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the electric accessory driving determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a first main game symbol (and second main game symbol) display process on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 18 is a table configuration diagram used in the first main game symbol (and second main game symbol) display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of special game operation condition determination processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 21 is a table configuration diagram used in special game operation condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 24 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of proximity object position information reception processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the unauthorized area on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the gaming member arrangement area on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the operation member arrangement area on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the effect instruction area on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the game guidance information display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of power saving mode switching control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the hold information management process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 34 is a table configuration diagram used in the decorative symbol display content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of effect operation content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 37 is a table configuration diagram used in the presentation operation content determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the rendering operation control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of display control processing during special game on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification effect control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 41 is a front view of the rotary type gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 42 is an attachment diagram of a capacitance sheet in the rotary type gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 43 is a conceptual diagram related to a capacitance sheet in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 44 is an operation principle explanatory diagram 1 of a capacitance sheet in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 45 is an operation principle explanatory diagram 2 of the capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 46 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the shield electrode switching control process on the display device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 48 is an operation principle explanatory diagram 3 of the capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the effect instruction area on the display device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 2 from the present embodiment. FIG. 50 is an operation principle explanatory diagram 4 of the capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the principle of operation of a capacitance sheet in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 52 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 3 from the present embodiment. FIG. 53 is an operation principle explanatory diagram 6 of the capacitance sheet in the pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 54 is an attachment view 1 of a capacitance sheet in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 55 is an attachment view 2 of a capacitance sheet in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 56 is an attachment view 3 of a capacitance sheet in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 57 is an explanatory view of the principle of operation of a capacitance sheet in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 58 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 4 from the present embodiment. FIG. 59 is a flowchart of the setting mode control process in the pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 4 from the present embodiment. FIG. 60 is a mounting diagram 1 of a blower in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 61 is a diagram for explaining the operating principle of air blowing using a blower in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 62 is an operation explanatory diagram 2 of air blowing using a blower in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 63 is a diagram for explaining the operating principle of air blowing using a blower in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. FIG. 64 is a diagram for explaining the operating principle of air blowing using a blower in a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment.

Form to carry out

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. The “object (object) to be detected” is an object (a solid object or a liquid object) that is not limited to any material. In particular, an object composed of a material having an electrical conductor property (mainly metal) is not limited to high or low electrical conductivity, and is made of a material having an insulator property (mainly glass or synthetic resin). It may be a constructed object (or a combination of objects composed of both materials). Furthermore, it is not particularly limited to the size of the object or the shape of the object (regardless of the outer shape and internal structure). “Direction” refers to all information transmitted to the player in order to enhance the interest of the game. For example, if it is transmitted to the player's vision, the variation mode of the identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) (Reach, super reach, etc.), moving images (for example, animations) and still images (for example, pictures, photos, characters, etc.) that are output in accordance with the variation mode, lighting / flashing of illumination lamps, movable bodies A movable pattern of an accessory or a combination thereof can be used. In addition, if it is transmitted to the auditory sense of the player, the fluctuation start sound of the identification information, the fluctuation end sound, the display timing of the moving image or still image, the lighting / flashing timing of the illumination lamp, the movable timing of the movable object And voices output at substantially the same timing, BGM, and the like, or a combination thereof. In addition, if it is to be transmitted to the player's antennae, it vibrates a vibration member (a member incorporating a motor, solenoid, etc.) that is a part of the gaming machine and is arranged at a position where the player can touch it. Things can be mentioned. “Output body”, for example, on the premise of the information transmitted to the player's vision described above, is one or a plurality of parts constituting the information transmitted to the vision. It is not limited to (image display, lamp lighting / flashing, movement of movable body accessory). “Proximity” is a concept including contact between an object and the object, and when the object and the object are not in contact with each other, the distance between the objects is not limited at all. The “gap” is a concept including a case where the gap is widened by an external force in addition to a gap that may be generated when the objects are aligned. The “acquired value obtained from at least one of the plurality of electrodes (information relating to capacitance change of capacitance)” is not particularly limited as long as it is a value expressed as electrical information. Value, voltage value, power value, frequency (if AC), amplitude, phase, and the like.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, although the following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed, it is not limited to this, and other gaming machines {for example, conventional type 2 or type 3 Species, general power, ordinary machine, multi-function machine (for example, a gaming machine having two functions of the conventional first type, and a gaming machine having one function of the first conventional type and one function of the second conventional type) In addition to pachinko gaming machines such as), arcade machines such as slot machines and coin game machines, and various game machines} are also within the scope of this embodiment. In addition, it is merely an example, and the place and function where each means exists, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. are limited to the following modes. Is not to be done. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Pachinko gaming machines are roughly divided into a gaming machine frame 100 and a gaming board 120, and the gaming machine frame 100 and the gaming board 120 are each formed by assembling a plurality of units. Hereinafter, the units constituting the gaming machine frame 100 and the gaming board 120 will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame 100 of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame unit 102, a front frame unit 104, a transparent plate unit (or glass unit) 106, a door unit (or glass door) 108, and a ball tray unit 107. (Including the upper ball dish 110, the lower ball dish 112, and the firing handle 116).

  The outer frame unit 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The upper, lower, left and right frame rods (upper frame rod 102d, lower frame rod 102e, left frame rod 102a, right frame rod 102b). The curtain plate 102c is assembled in a frame shape as a unit. Here, a pair of upper and lower front frame hinges 102a-1 for assembling the front frame unit 104 is fixed to the left frame rod 102a, and an outer frame for locking the front frame unit 104 is fixed to the right frame rod 102b. A frame side locking bracket (not shown) is fixed. In the present embodiment, the speaker 114 capable of outputting sound corresponding to the gaming state is disposed on the curtain plate 102c, and the left and right frame rods (the left frame rod 102a and the right frame rod 102b) are made of metal. The frame frame (upper frame frame 102d, lower frame frame 102e) is made of wood, and the curtain plate 102c is made of resin.

  The front frame unit 104 is a frame whose outer size matches the opening of the outer frame unit 102, and includes a front frame hinge 102a-1 and a locking bracket (not shown) provided on the outer frame unit 102, It is attached to the outer frame unit 102 so that it can be opened and closed laterally and locked by a hinge mechanism 104a-1 and a locking device (not shown) provided at appropriate positions of the frame unit 104 (corresponding to them).

  The front frame unit 104 includes a launching mechanism for launching a game ball, a game board housing mechanism for detachably housing the game board 120, a prize ball payout mechanism for giving a prize ball, A game-completed ball discharge mechanism or the like for collection is provided. In the present embodiment, the base frame body 104a that forms a base and forms a game board accommodation mechanism and has a launch mechanism attached thereto is detachably attached to the front frame body 104a. The front frame unit 104 is formed from the back mechanism unit 104b in which the mechanism is formed. In addition, a pair of upper and lower glass frame hinges 104a-2 for assembling a door unit 108, which will be described later, is provided on the left side of the front frame main body 104a, and the door unit 108 is provided on the right side of the front frame main body 104a. A glass frame locking device (not shown) for locking is provided. Further, a ball tray unit support mechanism (including a ball tray hinge 104a-3) for assembling a ball tray unit 107 described later is provided at the lower portion of the front frame body 104a.

  The transparent plate unit 106 is for holding a plurality of (for example, two) transparent plates 106a such as glass and acrylic plates in parallel with a predetermined interval (about 20 mm). After glass is inserted into a glass holding portion (not shown) formed on one member 106b, a second member 106c that shields the insertion portion is fitted and adhered to be integrated. The transparent plate unit 106 (particularly, the transparent plate 106a) can see through the game area 120a of the game board 120 through an opening surface of the door unit 108, which will be described later, and foreign matter does not enter from the opening surface (the relevant plate The game board 120 and the game area 120a are difficult to access from the opening surface).

  The door unit (glass door) 108 is provided at an appropriate position of the glass frame hinge 104a-2 and the glass frame locking device (not shown) provided on the front frame unit 104 and the door unit 108 (corresponding to these). It is attached to the front frame unit 104 so that it can be opened and closed laterally and locked by a hinge mechanism and a locking metal fitting (not shown). The door unit 108 is configured to have an outer size substantially matching the outer shape of the game board 120, and an opening 108a is provided in the center with a smaller area than the transparent plate unit 106. A game board 120 and a game area 120a, which will be described later, can be visually recognized via 106.

  The door unit 108 has a transparent plate unit holding portion 108b for holding the transparent plate unit 106 on the back side thereof, and a decorative portion that is decorated around the opening portion 108a so as to obtain an electric decoration effect and a visual effect. 108c and the like are also formed. In the present embodiment, speakers 114 are respectively disposed on the upper left and right sides of the door unit 108. Details of the component configuration and the like of the door unit 108 will be described later.

  The ball tray unit 107 includes a ball tray unit support mechanism (including a ball tray hinge 104a-3) provided in the front frame unit 104, and an engagement member (for example, an engagement member) provided at an appropriate position of the ball tray unit 107. The joint member 107a-1) is detachably attached to the front frame unit 104. The ball tray unit 107 can be detached from the front frame unit 104 only when the door unit 108 is opened and closed, so that the ball tray unit 107 can be removed when the game machine is used without providing a key dedicated to the gaming machine. A difficult structure (for example, a structure in which a part of the door unit 108 and a part of the ball tray unit 107 wrap) is employed.

  The ball tray unit 107 has an outer size formed in a square shape, an upper ball tray 110 that supplies game balls to the launcher at the upper part, and a large number of prize balls are paid out at the lower part. When an excessive game ball is supplied to 110, a lower ball tray 112 capable of storing the excess game ball is formed, and on the right side of the lower ball tray 112, the launch intensity (game) A firing handle 116 for adjusting a ball hitting position is provided. In addition, on a part of the surface of the ball tray unit 107 (in this example, the upper surface of the upper ball tray 110), a sub-input button 300 that a player operates at the time of production, a lending operation unit (for lending a game ball) ( (Not shown) is provided. Details of the component configuration of the ball tray unit 107 will be described later.

  The schematic configuration of the gaming machine frame 100 in the present embodiment is as described above. However, as described above, the gaming machine frame 100 includes a plurality of units, and more specifically, the front of the outer frame unit 102. The front frame unit 104 (including the game board 120), and the transparent plate unit 106, the door unit 108, and the ball tray unit 104a are configured to be detachable (or openable / closable) in front of the front frame unit 104, respectively. For this reason, the alignment part of each unit has a minute gap for facilitating the opening / closing operation and the attaching / detaching operation. Therefore, in this embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, the alignment portion of each unit has a labyrinth structure (uneven shape in a cross-sectional view) so that the gap does not become linear in order to prevent foreign matter from entering. It is desirable to employ a structure such that (but not limited to).

  In this embodiment, the door unit 108 and the ball tray unit 107 adopt separate structures, but both may adopt an integral structure. Further, in the present embodiment, a structure in which a physical game medium is paid out according to the game result is adopted. However, electronic medium management may be performed. In that case, the lower ball tray 112, the prize ball payout mechanism, and the like are not required, and a game machine form (so-called enclosed circulation form) in which a game-completed ball is returned to the upper plate 110 for electronic management is adopted. It will be supplemented that the unit 107 or the door unit 108 or the like is provided with an operation unit for settlement / rental using an electronic medium.

  Next, the game board 120 will be described. The game board 120 has various game parts (rails, game nails, windmills, winning holes, symbol display devices, effect display devices, ball discharge path members, etc.) which will be described later in detail on a game board made of wood or synthetic resin. Configured. Hereinafter, these various game parts will be described in detail.

  The game board 120 is formed with a game area 120a partitioned by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. The game area 120a includes a plurality of game nails, windmills, and other general winning awards, First main game start port 2210, second main game start port 2110, auxiliary game entrance ball port 2410, first big prize port 2120, second big prize port 2220, first main game symbol display device 2130, second main game A symbol display device 2230, an effect display device 2140, an auxiliary game symbol display device 2420, a center decoration 192, and an out port 142 are provided. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the first main game start port 2210 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port 2210 includes a first incoming ball detection device 2211. Here, the first entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first main game start port 2210, and the first main game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. Is generated.

  Next, the second main game start port 2110 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game start port 2110 includes a second incoming ball detection device 2111 and an electric accessory 2112. Here, the second entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the second main game start port 2110, and the second main game start port entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entrance. Is generated. Next, the electric accessory 2112 changes to a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second main game start port 2110 and an open state in which a game ball can enter. In the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area 120 (referenced to the center of the game area) is configured to be easily guided to the second main game start port 2110, and the left side of the other game area 120 ( A game ball that flows down the center of the game area is configured not to be guided to the second main game start port 2110 (however, this is not a limitation). It should be noted that “easy to be guided” and “not easily guided” are determined, for example, by the magnitude of the number of entered balls when 10,000 balls are launched to the right and left, respectively.

  Next, the auxiliary game entrance 2410 includes an entrance detection device 2411. Here, the entrance detection device 2411 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the auxiliary game entrance 2410, and generates auxiliary game entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Note that the entry of a game ball into the auxiliary game entrance 2410 triggers a lottery to displace the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110.

  Next, when the first main game symbol (first special symbol) or the second main game symbol (second special symbol) is stopped in a predetermined manner, the first grand prize port 2120 (second grand prize port 2220) This is a winning opening that is in the open state as a “big hit” and has a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the right side of the out port 142 (upper right). Specifically, the first grand prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) includes a first prize detection device 2121 (second prize detection device 2221) for detecting a game ball entry, An electric accessory 2122 (second electric accessory 2222). Here, the first winning detection device 2121 (second winning detection device 2221) is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning port 2120 (second big winning port 2220). The first grand prize entry information (second big prize entry information) indicating the entry is generated. The first electric accessory 2122 (second electric accessory 2222) is an open state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to win in the first grand prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) and the game ball is easy to win. The first big prize opening 2120 (second big prize opening 2220) is varied in the state. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning openings. However, a special game based on the first main gaming symbol and a special game based on the second main gaming symbol may be executed with one single winning opening. Good.

  Next, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) changes the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (second main game). Display and stop display. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) includes a first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) and a first main game. And a symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232). Here, the first main game symbol hold display unit 2132 (second main game symbol hold display unit 2232) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game). This corresponds to the number of random numbers held (the number of main game symbols that have not been executed). The first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) is “0” to “9”. ”And 10 types of numbers and“ − ”of the loss.

  Since the first main game symbol (second main game symbol) does not necessarily have an effect role, in this embodiment, the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The size of is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique that does not display the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) by giving the first main gaming symbol (second main gaming symbol) itself an effect role, an effect described later The first main game symbol (second main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the display device 2310.

  Next, the effect display device 2140 mainly performs change display and stop display of effect images including decorative symbols that change and stop in conjunction with the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol, A holding ball display is performed. Specifically, the display control of the effect display control means 2320, which will be described later, displays on the screen a decorative symbol display area 2311 (not shown) in which the decorative symbol change display and stop display are executed, and the first main game symbol. A first hold display portion 2312a for executing the corresponding decorative symbol hold display and a second hold display portion 2312b (not shown) for executing the decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the second main game symbol are formed. The The effect display device 2140 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

  Next, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 performs a change display and a stop display of the auxiliary game symbol (ordinary symbol). Specifically, the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 includes an auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 and an auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422. Here, the auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2422 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of auxiliary game symbol changes held (the number of auxiliary game symbol changes that have not been executed).

  Next, the center decoration 192 is installed around the effect display device 2140, and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 2140, and decoration. In addition, a large number of game effect (electric decoration) lamps 190 are provided inside and outside the center decoration 192 and the game area 120, or inside and outside a movable body accessory 200, which will be described later. It plays the role of notifying and enhancing the interest of the game, or advertising for increasing the player's willingness to play. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the game effect (electric decoration) lamp 190 is provided at both the left and right end portions (player viewpoint) of the effect display device 2140 to enhance the fun of the game. Only what performs the performance is illustrated. In addition, since the movable body accessory 200 is a well-known technique, a detailed description of the mechanism is omitted, but it is provided with an accessory mechanism that operates in conjunction with the effect moving image developed on the effect display device 2140. It can be attached to and detached from a gaming machine as a unit consisting of a movable member composed of a member such as a synthetic resin or a spring, a drive source for the movable member (for example, a stepping motor or a solenoid), and a sensor for detecting the position of the movable member. What is comprised in can be illustrated.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game starting port 2210 (second main game starting port 2110) (ie, game Main control device (main control board) 1000 that performs control directly related to the profits of the player, and effect display control means that performs display control related to various effects on the effect display device 2140 that provides interest to the game content ( Sub-main control board) 2320, presentation display device (sub-sub control board) 2310 for performing display processing for enhancing the fun of the game, prize ball tank 212, prize ball rail 214, and winning prizes In response, a prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 to the upper ball tray 110, and payout by the payout unit 216 A prize ball payout control device (prize ball payout control board) 3000 for controlling the work, a launch device 232 for launching the game balls (reserved balls) of the upper ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, and launch of the launch device 232 A launch control board 230 that controls the operation, a power supply unit 290 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on and off the power of the pachinko gaming machine, and the like. On the opposite side).

  Next, a proximity detection sensor that is a characteristic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine and the revolving type gaming machine (so-called slot machine) as described above, each member constituting the gaming machine (particularly, each member exposed to the player side) There is no end to fraudulent acts (so-called goto acts) in which illegal instruments (wires, solenoids, etc.) are inserted through the gaps (including joining, engagement, fitting), etc., and the balls are illegally exploited. For such a got action, a contact detection type sensor is provided on the surface of a gaming member (a variety of winning holes, a board, etc.) for which the cheating is performed using an unauthorized device, and the gaming member and the unauthorized device It is effective to use a technique for preventing goto action by detecting and notifying whether or not contact has been made. On the other hand, in recent gaming machines, a touch detection type sensor is provided on the display surface of a liquid crystal display or the like, and by selecting the contact point between the sensor and the player, the player can select an effect content. There are some that are configured.

  Here, when focusing on both the detection of a goth action using a sensor and the detection of a selection operation of a production content by a player, the important point is to increase the detection sensitivity of the object to be detected. Therefore, it is to improve security and operability. In particular, even if the object to be detected does not come into contact with the sensor, if it can be detected that the object is close to the sensor, the detection method of the goto action that could not be realized so far, and the operation of the contents of the effect by the player There is a possibility that a method or the like can be realized. From this point of view, this embodiment focuses on proximity detection type sensors instead of contact detection type sensors, and in particular, configuration examples for improving security and operability using capacitive sensors Will be described in detail.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4 to FIG. 7, the attachment position of the capacitive sensor in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be exemplified. Although the principle of operation of the capacitive sensor will be described later, there are sheet-like (film-like) sensors as the sensor type. Although this sheet-like capacitive sensor can detect an object close to the surface of the sheet, it is easy to secure a mounting space because of the sheet-like shape. It is easy to install. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an example of attaching a capacitive sensor using a sheet-like capacitive sensor (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a capacitive sheet as a shape name) will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic view of attachment of a capacitance sheet to a frame constituting the door unit 108 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The door unit 108 in the present embodiment includes a door frame 108c (which may be composed of a plurality of members as shown in the drawing or may be integrally molded), and a transparent base material. And a plate unit holding portion 108b.

  Here, a transparent plate unit attachment portion (not shown) for attaching the transparent plate unit 106 is formed on the back side (game board side) of the transparent plate unit holding portion 108b, and the transparent plate unit 106 is attached to the door unit 108. By attaching, the opening of the door unit 108 (transparent plate unit holding portion 108b) is shielded by the transparent plate so as to be seen through.

  In the door unit 108 configured as described above, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 410 is attached to the transparent plate unit holding portion 108b so as to be positioned between the transparent plate unit holding portion 108b and the door frame 108c. Note that the attachment position of the electrostatic capacitance sheet 410 may be the rear surface of the transparent plate unit holding portion 108b, and also in the attachment portion, when a lens member is provided as a decorative body in the door frame 108c, the lens member It may be on the back side (in other words, behind the surface of the door frame 108a that can be touched by the player).

  In the present embodiment, a single electrostatic capacitance sheet 410 is processed so that the shape of the electrostatic capacitance sheet 410 is substantially the same as that of the transparent plate unit holding portion 108b. Here, the transparent plate unit holding portion 108b is appropriately provided with a boss escape hole and screwing portion for assembling to the door frame 108a, a member such as the speaker 114, and an opening through which wiring to the member is inserted, The electrostatic capacity sheet 410 also has relief holes corresponding to these openings (not shown). With this configuration, it is possible to detect an object that is close to the capacitance sheet 410, in other words, an object that is close to the outer peripheral surface of the transparent plate unit holding unit 108b. Further, in the present embodiment, it is constituted by a single capacitance sheet, but may be divided as appropriate.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic view of attachment of a capacitance sheet to members constituting the game board 120 (particularly, the game area 120a) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The game board 120 in the present embodiment is configured with a game board formed by processing veneer plywood or the like laminated with wood such as beech and lauan as a base, and is detachably accommodated in the front frame unit 104. . A game area 120a is formed on the front surface of the game board 120, and an area where the effect display device 2140 is arranged is opened. On the front surface (or rear surface) of the game board 120, a center ornament 192 or A unitized movable body accessory, an electrical decoration member, and the like are attached.

  The game board 120 (particularly, the game area 120a) is arranged behind the door unit 108 (particularly the transparent plate unit holding portion 108b), and when the door unit 108 is closed with respect to the front frame unit 104, the transparent plate A space where a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 120a and the game board 120, and the game ball rolls on the game area 120a so that a game can be played. Then, the effect display device 2140 is arranged behind the game board 120, and the display content on the effect display device 2140 is visible to the player through the opening of the game board 120. In the gaming board 120 configured as described above, in the present embodiment, a capacitance sheet 420 is attached to the rear surface of the gaming board 120 (particularly, the gaming area 120a). Further, when attaching the capacitance sheet 420, as shown in the drawing, a portion corresponding to the opening of the game area 120a is cut out in the substantially elliptical capacitance sheet 420 so as to be substantially the same shape as the game area 120a. Has been. In the case where a game member such as a movable body accessory or an electric decoration member protrudes in the mounting space or a mounting hole or the like of the game member is arranged, a part of the capacitance sheet 420 is further excised. (A hole may be formed). With this configuration, it is possible to detect an object that is close to the capacitance sheet 420, in other words, an object that is close to the game board 120 (in particular, the game area 120). On the other hand, a capacitance sheet 430 is attached to the display surface of the effect display device 2140, and an object (door unit 108 is in a closed state with respect to the front frame unit 104) close to the display surface of the effect display device 2140. In this case, it is possible to detect an object) approaching from the player side with the transparent plate 106a as a limit.

  As shown as a modified example in the figure, the capacitance sheet 420 is processed so as to avoid the game nail and the game part mounting portion, and then the front surface of the game board (cell sheet 120-1 and game board 120). -2) may be embedded.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of attachment of a capacitance sheet to the ball tray unit 107 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As described above, at the front lower portion of the front frame unit 104 in the present embodiment, a ball tray unit support mechanism (not shown) provided in the front frame unit 104 and a member provided at an appropriate position of the ball tray unit 107. It is attached to the front frame unit 104 so as to be openable and closable by a joint member (for example, the engaging member 107a-1).

  The ball tray unit 107 is a member that can be operated by an upper ball tray 110, a lower ball tray 112 (a speaker 114 if necessary), a launch handle 116, and a player on a contact plate 107b that forms the base of the unit. The sub input button 300, which is a member capable of instructing operation of the content of the performance being executed on the effect display device 2140, is appropriately assembled. In the ball tray unit 107 configured as described above, in the present embodiment, a capacitance sheet 440 is attached to the rear surface side of the contact plate 107b. Further, when attaching the capacitance sheet 440, as shown in the drawing, the engagement member is provided in an appropriate position of the ball tray unit 107 in the rectangular capacitance sheet 440, which is substantially the same shape as the rear surface of the contact plate 107b. A portion from which (for example, the engaging member 107a-1) protrudes is cut out. In addition, when other gaming members protrude in the mounting space, or when mounting holes for the gaming members or wiring to the gaming members are arranged, a part of the capacitance sheet 440 is further excised ( You may comprise by making a hole etc.). With this configuration, it is possible to detect an object that is close to the capacitance sheet 440, in other words, an object that is close to the inside or outside of the ball tray unit 107.

  The capacitance sheet may be attached to the surface of the contact plate 107b (for example, the surface of the contact plate 107b exposed in the space where the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112 are separated). With this configuration, the sensor can be arranged at a position closer to the player, and the detection accuracy can be improved.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a schematic view of attachment of a capacitance sheet to members constituting the sub input button 300 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As described above, the sub input button 300 is attached to the ball tray unit 107 in the present embodiment.

  The sub input button 300 is provided at a position where it can be operated by the operator, and is composed of a plurality of (or singular) operation members (in this example, a partial surface of the ball tray unit 107). It is arranged at the opening at a position where the player can touch tentacles). In the sub input button 300 configured as described above, in the present embodiment, a capacitance sheet 450 is attached to the back surface of the sub input button 300 in the opening portion where the sub input button 300 is arranged. In addition, when attaching the capacitance sheet 450, as shown in the drawing, in this example, an elliptical capacitance sheet 450 is used to cover the area where the sub input button 300 is arranged. The region where the wiring and the like are arranged is cut out. In addition, when other game members protrude in the mounting space, or when a mounting hole of the game member or wiring to the game member is arranged, a part of the capacitance sheet 450 is further excised ( You may comprise by making a hole etc.). With this configuration, it is possible to detect an object that is close to the capacitance sheet 450, in other words, an object that is close to the sub input button 300.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine frame 100 and the game board 120 are formed by assembling a plurality of members (units), respectively, and the gaming machine frame 100 includes an outer frame member (for example, an outer frame unit). 102), a front frame member (for example, the front frame unit 104), a transparent plate member (for example, the transparent plate unit 106), a door member (for example, the door unit 108), and a ball tray member (for example, the ball tray unit 107), respectively. It is assembled and configured.

  Under such a configuration, the door member (for example, the door unit 108) includes a door frame (for example, the door frame 108c) serving as a decorative body on the front surface of the gaming machine (player viewpoint) and a glass frame (for example, a transparent body). Plate unit holding portion 108b), and the first capacitance sheet (for example, capacitance sheet 410) is a surface of the door frame (for example, door frame 108a) that can be touched by the player. It is attached to the rear.

  In addition, under such a configuration, a second electrostatic capacity sheet (for example, electrostatic capacity) is provided on the surface of a game board (for example, game board 120) detachably accommodated in a front frame member (for example, front frame unit 104). A capacity sheet 420) is attached, or is embedded in a game board (for example, game board 120).

  In addition, under such a configuration, the display surface (part or all) of the display device (effect display device 2140) accommodated in the opening of the game board (for example, game board 120) has a third capacitance. A sheet (for example, a capacitance sheet 430) is attached.

  In addition, in such a configuration, a fourth electrostatic capacity is formed on the back surface (front frame unit 104 side) of the contact plate (for example, contact plate 107b) that forms the base of the ball tray member (for example, the ball tray unit 107). A sheet (for example, a capacitance sheet 440) is attached.

  In addition, under such a configuration, the operation member (for example, the sub input button 300) is arranged at an opening portion at a position where the player can touch the partial surface of the ball tray member (for example, the ball tray unit 107). A fifth electrostatic capacity sheet (for example, electrostatic) on the back surface of the operation member (for example, sub input button 300), which is an opening in which the operation member (for example, sub input button 300) is disposed. A capacity sheet 450) is attached.

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, pays out game balls based on the main control board 1000 that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board 1000. Prize ball payout control board 3000 to be controlled, various effects on effect display device 2140 such as decoration pattern change / stop, sound from speaker 114, lighting of game effect lamp 190, driving of movable object 200, etc. A sub-main control board 2320 for controlling the overall performance and error notification, and a sub-sub control board 2310 for executing display processing such as a change display / stop display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 2140 and a hold display or a notice display. Prepare. Here, in the main control board 1000, the prize ball payout control board 3000, the sub main control board 2320, and the sub sub control board 2310, a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that preliminarily stores programs that define the arithmetic processes of the CPU, A RAM that temporarily stores data handled by the CPU (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is mounted. Each board is connected to a power supply unit (the connection configuration is not particularly limited), and electric operation is possible by supplying power from the power supply unit.

  First, the main control board 1000 is connected to a prize ball payout control board 3000, a sub-main control board 2320, and a prize opening sensor S such as the first ball detection apparatus 2211 and the second ball detection apparatus 2111. . In addition, it is also connected to a hall computer or the like via an external connection terminal (not shown), and is configured so that game related information can be output from the main control board 1000 to an external device.

  Next, the prize ball payout control board 3000 is a prize ball payout mechanism 210 that executes the payout of game balls, and a device that can be operated by the player. It connects with the game ball lending device 100 to transmit. The sub-sub control board 2310 is connected to the effect display device 2140. In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device 100 is separately provided and adjacent to the game machine. However, the game ball lending device 100 may be integrated with the game machine. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, the sub-main control board 2320 includes a sub-sub control board 2310, a sub input button 300, a movable body accessory 200 (in particular, a motor that is a driving source), and a position sensor 201 that detects the positions of the movable body accessory 200. And the electric lamp 190. In addition, a speaker 114 and the like are also connected. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub-main control board 2320 is connected to the proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000 that controls the operation of the proximity detection type sensor (capacitance type sensor in this example). ing. Further, the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 includes a capacitance sheet 410 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a capacitance type sensor (frame portion) 410 as a functional name) and a capacitance sheet 420 {hereinafter, A functional name may be referred to as a capacitive sensor (game board) 420} and a capacitive sheet 430 (hereinafter, a functional name may be referred to as a capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430). } And capacitance sheet 440 {hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a capacitive sensor (lower part) 440 as a functional name} and capacitance sheet 450 {hereinafter, a capacitance type as a functional name. The sensor (button) 450 may be called}. As will be described later, the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 includes a capacitance type sensor (frame portion) 410, a capacitance type sensor (game board) 420, a capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430, an electrostatic capacitance. Based on the electrical signals from the capacitive sensor (lower part) 440 and the capacitive sensor (button) 450, information on the three-dimensional position of the object close to these sensor members is derived, and the derived information ( (Proximity object current position information) can be transmitted to the sub-main control board 2320 side. The proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 is configured as a board on which a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM are mounted, like other control boards, and can be electrically operated by being supplied with power from a power supply unit. The sub main control board 2320 may be integrated with the sub main control board 2320. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which information is only transmitted in one direction (so-called 1 WAY communication) between the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 and the sub main control board 2320 (CPU). Alternatively, two-way communication may be employed, and result data may be transmitted in response to command reception from the sub-main control board 2320 such as a measurement request command or a measurement result request command.

  Next, the operation principle of the capacitive sensor will be described with reference to FIGS. In the description, the capacitance sheet 430 {capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430} will be described as an example, but the same applies to other capacitance type sensors. First, FIG. 9 (upper stage) is a cross-sectional view of the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430. As shown in the figure, the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 includes two transparent thin plate-like dielectrics (for example, a glass plate, a synthetic resin plate, etc.) 431, 433, a dielectric 431, and a dielectric. And an electrode layer 432 sandwiched by a body 433. Here, in the present embodiment, the electrode layer 432 includes a plurality of transparent wire electrodes (detection electrodes), and as can be seen from the plan view shown in FIG. A plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X (in this example, twelve electrodes 432X01 to 432X12) arranged at a predetermined interval in one direction in the plane direction of 430 and predetermined in a direction orthogonal to the one direction Wire electrodes are arranged in a matrix by a plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y (in this example, 12 electrodes 432Y01 to 432Y12) arranged at intervals. The plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X and the plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y include predetermined high-frequency signals for position detection from a well-known driving source (not shown) (a bias source and an AC signal source connected in series with the bias source). (Voltage) is applied alternately. The electrode layer 432 thus configured forms an electric field (electric field) around the electrode layer 432 as can be seen from the operation diagram shown in FIG. 9 (lower), and an object (conductor, conductor, If there is a non-conductor), the capacitance between the object and the electrode layer 432 changes according to the distance between the two. When the capacitance between the object and the electrode layer 432 changes, the high-frequency signal (voltage) in the wire electrode affected by the change in capacitance changes, and the amount of change in the voltage Is detected by the controller 4000, the three-dimensional coordinates of the object can be specified.

  However, as the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 increases, the change in capacitance becomes weak, and the change in high-frequency signal (voltage) in the wire electrode inevitably becomes weak. It becomes difficult to specify. More specifically, if the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 is less than about 10 cm, it is easy to specify the three-dimensional coordinates of the object, but the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 is 10 cm. In general, it becomes difficult to detect the presence of an object when the degree exceeds the limit. Here, when the object to be detected by the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 is assumed to be a player's body (particularly palm or finger), the door unit 108 may be a front frame unit depending on the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. When it is in a closed state with respect to 104, it is sufficiently considered that the distance between the transparent plate unit 106 (particularly, the transparent plate 106a) and the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 is 10 cm or more. As a result of ensuring that the opposing distance between the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 and the player's body is 10 cm or more, the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 detects the presence of the player's body. This can be difficult. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine, in order to expand the possibility of realizing the goto action detection method that could not be realized until now and the operation method of the production content by the player, between the object and the electrode layer 432 It is desirable to configure so that the presence of an object and three-dimensional coordinates can be specified even when the distance increases.

  In this embodiment, from such a viewpoint, the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 is a short distance (for example, 0 to 1 cm), a medium distance (for example, 1 to 7 cm), or a long distance (for example, 7 to 20 cm). In any case, the three-dimensional coordinates of the object can be reliably detected. That is, as shown in FIG. 10 (upper table), the operation principle of the controller 4000 is based on the amount of voltage displacement output from the plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X and the plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y. As the amount of displacement becomes smaller, the degree of amplification (sensitivity) of the amount of voltage displacement is increased (increased) so that the amount of displacement can be detected efficiently even with a weak amount of voltage displacement. . Further, when increasing the amplification degree of the voltage displacement amount, the effective electrode interval between the plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X and the plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y is configured to be large (wide). Here, the effective electrode means an electrode that outputs effective information for specifying the three-dimensional coordinates of the object. In the present embodiment, a plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X and a plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y are used. Among the voltage displacement amounts output from, the output from the non-effective electrodes is regularly thinned out. For example, when the degree of amplification of the voltage displacement amount is low, all the electrodes 432X01 to 432X12 and 432Y01 to 432Y12 are effective electrodes, while when the degree of amplification of the voltage displacement amount is medium, 432X01 to 432X12 and In the case of 432Y01 to 432Y12, an electrode having an even number at the end is an effective electrode. When the degree of amplification of the voltage displacement amount is high, an electrode having a multiple of 3 in the end of 432X01 to 432X12 and 432Y01 to 432Y12 To do. With this configuration, it is possible to regularly increase or decrease the effective electrode interval between the plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X and the plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y. When increasing the degree of amplification of the voltage displacement amount, the reason why the effective electrode interval is increased is that the three-dimensional coordinates of the object are incorrectly specified due to the influence of errors such as noise when the voltage displacement amount is amplified. This is to avoid that.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (lower flow), the controller 4000 outputs a predetermined reference value (threshold value) relating to the amount of voltage displacement and the plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X and the plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y. Based on the voltage displacement amount, the three-dimensional coordinates of the object are specified while dynamically switching the sensitivity and the distance between the effective electrodes. Therefore, when the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 is a short distance, the resolution (resolution) is increased and the three-dimensional coordinates of the object can be specified in detail, while the object and the electrode layer 432 Even when the distance between the objects is far, it is possible to increase the sensitivity so that the three-dimensional coordinates of the object can be roughly specified, so that the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 is reduced. In any case of distance, medium distance, and long distance, the presence of a nearby object can be reliably detected by appropriately switching the object detection method.

  This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the number of steps in the object detection method (in this example, three steps of short distance, medium distance, and long distance). Further, the relationship between each stage in the object detection method and the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 is not limited, and in particular, the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 can be increased up to about 100 cm. It is. Furthermore, the electrode layer 432 may be configured as a point electrode instead of a wire electrode, and is an electrode different from the X-axis electrode 432X and the Y-axis electrode 432Y, and the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 A Z-axis electrode (for example, a wire electrode is further provided between each of the electrodes 432X01 to 432X12) may be provided to improve the detection accuracy.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to a game and a prize ball payout control device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so as to communicate information. ing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the present embodiment, the main controller 1000 has a payout control function. However, the main controller 1000 may be configured to have the prize ball payout controller 3000, for example. Similarly, each means included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling the first main game, second main game, special game, auxiliary game, and general game, and various game information {eg, stop Symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, sudden time shortening variation jackpot, small hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status Information transmission control means 1300 for transmitting information / end signal, hold information, hold look-ahead information, etc., and prize ball payout control so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning holes Prize ball payout determining means 1400 for controlling the device 3000.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and various processes directly related to determination of opening / closing of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 The moving object opening / closing control means 1160, the special game control means 1170 for controlling each special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the current game state regarding which game is related to the first main game and the second main game Specific game control means 1180 for determining whether to shift to the state, processing for shifting the gaming state based on the determination, and the current gaming state {e.g., state relating to the main game (normal gaming state, probability variation gaming state , Time-reduced gaming state, special gaming state), state relating to auxiliary games (easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and fluctuation mode information related to main game symbol, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (E.g., information on the number of rounds and the number of winning prizes)} and the like. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is directed to the first main game start entrance entrance determination means 1111 and the second main game start entrance 2110 that determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first main game start entrance 2210. Second main game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 that judges whether or not a game ball has entered, and auxiliary game entrance entrance that judges whether or not a game ball has flown into the auxiliary game entrance 2410 Determination means 1113.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number (first main game random number) based on the game ball entering the first main game start port 2210 and determines A first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 for acquiring the random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a main game symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the result, and a game ball to the second main game start port 2110 It is determined whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number (second main game random number) based on the incoming ball, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, winning random number, variation mode determination random number, main game symbol determination random number) Etc.) and a secondary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 for determining whether or not an auxiliary game symbol winning random number can be acquired and acquiring the random number based on the determination result When It has.

  Here, the “random numbers” in the claims and the present specification including the above are, for example, “0” to “65535” (winning random numbers) or “0” to “255” ( It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the first main game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is subjected to symbol variation. First main game symbol hold means 1131 for holding in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a until permission is granted, and the game content determination random number acquired in a situation where the second main game symbol change permission is not granted And a second main game symbol holding means 1132 for holding the random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol variation permission is lowered based on the determination result. , Determine whether to temporarily store the auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquired in the situation where the auxiliary game symbol variation permission has not been granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is permitted to vary And an auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 for holding up descend. Here, the first main game symbol holding means 1131, the second main game symbol holding means 1132 and the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 can temporarily store up to four random numbers combined with the holding order. The first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a are provided.

  Next, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not to win a special game if the result of the success / failure lottery is a win (for example, internally turns on the winning flag), and the success / failure lottery means 1135a. And a success / failure lottery table 1135b which is referred to when performing. Here, the success / failure lottery table 1135b performs the first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 referred to when performing the success / failure lottery with respect to the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol with respect to success / failure lottery. And a second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3 referred to at the time. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140 determines the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the first main game symbol based on the acquired game content determination random number (first main game random number). A second main game content determination unit 1142 that determines a stop pattern and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the second main game symbol based on the determination unit 1141 and the acquired game content determination random number (second main game random number); And auxiliary game content determination means 1143 for determining a stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol based on the acquired auxiliary game symbol winning random number.

  Here, the first main game content determination means 1141 has a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the first main game symbol, The first main game content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (for example, with regard to the gaming state, the lottery table for the first main game normal gaming state, Probability change game → first main game probability change game state lottery table, time reduction game → first main game time reduction game state lottery table). The second main game content determination means 1142 has a second main game content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol or a variation mode related to the second main game symbol. The two main game content determination lottery table 1142a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the result of the success / failure and the game state (for example, with regard to the game state, the lottery table for the second main game normal game state, the probability Floating game → second main game probability variable game state lottery table, time reduction game → second main game time reduction game state lottery table). An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later. Furthermore, the auxiliary game content determination means 1143 has an auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to the auxiliary game symbol, and the auxiliary game content determination lottery table 1143a includes: Various winning tables that differ depending on the game state are provided (normal game → auxiliary game normal lottery table, probability variation game and time shortening game → auxiliary game time shortening lottery table).

  Next, the display control means 1150 controls the first main game symbol display unit 2130 of the first main game symbol display device 2130 to stop and display after changing the first main game symbol for a predetermined time. On the game symbol control means 1151 and the second main game symbol display unit 2231 of the second main game symbol display device 2230, the second main game symbol is controlled to stop and display after changing the second main game symbol for a predetermined time. If random numbers are temporarily stored in both the control means 1152, the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, the random number hold means temporarily Main game symbol hold release control means 1154 for determining whether to prioritize fluctuations in the main game symbol based on the stored random number, and the auxiliary game symbol display unit 242 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 Above, and an auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 for performing the control for stopping the display after varying the predetermined time auxiliary game design.

  Here, the first main game symbol control means 1151 further includes first main game symbol change time management means 1151a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the first main game content determination means 1141. doing. The first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a further includes a first main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Next, the second main game symbol control means 1152 further has second main game symbol change time management means 1152a for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the second main game content determination means 1142. doing. The second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a further includes a second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 has auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a for managing the variation time of the auxiliary game symbols on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421 of the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420. . The auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determining means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 is satisfied. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 in the second main game starting port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the winning is won (the winning flag is generated). Along with the determination, the condition determining means 1171 for determining whether or not the first main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner or whether the second main game symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner and the special game transition condition are satisfied. A special game content determination means 1172 for setting the contents of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, the time between rounds, etc.) in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194; Special game execution means 1173 for executing a special game in which the first grand prize winning port 2122 or the second grand prize winning port 2220 is opened under a predetermined condition, and a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game Time And a management unit 1174. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a special game timer 1174a capable of measuring time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition for the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, the “specific game” means, for example, a probability variation game in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in a normal game or a time shortening game in which the variation time of the main game symbol is relatively shorter than that in a normal game. Point to.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction, the variation time of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared with the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is also relatively shortened, and the opening extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110 is relatively extended (opening time extension function). In addition, the time reduction in this embodiment ends when the total value of the number of changes in the first main game symbol and the number of changes in the second main game symbol exceeds a predetermined number (excluding a probability change game with no time limit limitation). ). That is, the number of time reductions is configured to be subtracted every time the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol fluctuate (stop). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has, for example, a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability-change game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes. Good (in the case of pachinko machines with a falling lottery function).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 is a first main game state temporary storage means for temporarily storing the current game state in the first main game (game from the change of the first main game symbol to the stop). 1191, second main game state temporary storage means 1192 for temporarily storing the current game state in the second main game (game from the change of the second main game symbol to the stop), and current in the auxiliary game Auxiliary game state temporary storage means 1193 for temporarily storing the game state and the current game state in the special game (for example, the number of rounds, the number of game balls won in any round, on / off of various flags related to the special game, etc.) Special game related information temporary storage means 1194 for temporary storage.

  Here, the first main game state temporary storage means 1191 is a first flag temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the first main game, and the first main game state that is currently changing. And a first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game symbols (first main game symbols satisfying the change start condition).

  The second main game state temporary storage means 1192 includes second flag temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states related to the second main game, and the second main game that is currently changing. There is a second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing the stop symbol and the variation mode information related to the symbol (second main game symbol for which the variation start condition is satisfied).

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 temporarily stores information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as an auxiliary game symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). It has storage means 1193a and auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols related to the currently changing auxiliary game symbols (auxiliary game symbols for which change start conditions are established). .

  Next, the gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described. Since some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the game peripheral devices are a first main game peripheral device A that is a peripheral device on the first main game side, a second main game peripheral device B that is a peripheral device on the second main game side, and a first main game side. And a first and second main game shared peripheral device C that is a shared peripheral device on the second main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device D related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device A includes a first main game start port 2210 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device 2130 that can display a stop and change display of the first main game symbol. have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B has a second main game start port 2110 that triggers the transition to the special game, and a second main game symbol display device 2230 capable of displaying a stop and change display of the second main game symbol. And have.

  Next, the first / second main game shared peripheral device C is in a closed state during a normal game, and is opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. It has a second grand prize opening 2220 that is in a closed state during a game and is open under a predetermined condition during a special game.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2400 has an auxiliary game entrance 2410 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game start port 2110, and an auxiliary game that can display stop and change display of auxiliary game symbols. And a symbol display device 2420.

  Furthermore, main controller 1000 is unidirectionally connected to a sub-main control board (production display control means 2320) that controls all output (including display) related to the production. Then, the effect display control means 2320 includes a sub-sub control board (effect display means 2310) for performing an output related to the effect, including a stop display and change display of the decorative symbols, and a display indicating the progress of the game during the special game. The button 300 is connected to a proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000 so that information can be transmitted. In addition, the production relates to the display of only the information that does not affect the game result, including the variation of the decoration pattern in a time synchronized manner with the variation of the first main game symbol and the second main game symbol. Is.

  Here, the effect display control means 2320 is a display information receiving means 2321 for receiving various types of information from the main control device 1000 side, and a decoration display for controlling the decoration pattern variation mode and stop pattern determination processing and display control processing. Control means 2322, design hold information display control means 2323 for managing the number of decoration symbols held and holding display processing, effect general information temporary storage means 2324 for temporarily storing information related to the overall effect control, effect control Production operation control means 2325 for general control, proximity object position information reception means 2326 for receiving three-dimensional position information of an object close to the pachinko gaming machine, and presence / absence of an object close to the pachinko gaming machine And an object approach monitoring control means 2327 for discriminating the proximity position and the movement on the sub-board side based on the proximity position of the object in proximity to the pachinko gaming machine. Approach instructing operation control means for controlling the content 2328 (or, display mode change control unit 2328 changing the display mode of the display which was displayed in the effect display device 2140) has a, a. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the display information receiving means 2321 has main-side information temporary storage means 2321a for temporarily storing symbol information and display instruction information related to the first main game and the second main game from the main controller 1000 side. .

  Next, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 is based on the information from the main controller 1000 side, and the decorative symbol display content determining means 2322a for determining the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol display variation There is a drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c for temporarily storing various information (variation mode information, stop symbol information, various flags, etc.). Here, the drawing display content determination means 2322a has a drawing variation content determination lottery (reference) table 2322a-1 that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and variation mode of the decorative symbol. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 has a drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a for temporarily storing information related to the hold related to the decorative design. Moreover, the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a has a drawing hold counter 2322a-1 for counting the number of holds related to the decorative design. The main game symbol hold information transmitted from the main controller 1000 may be managed as it is as the decorative symbol hold number, and the decorative symbol hold information is managed using both. You may make it do.

  Next, the rendering operation control unit 2325 further includes rendering operation content determination unit 2325a that determines the operation content related to the overall rendering operation. Here, the effect operation content determination means 2325a further includes an effect operation content determination lottery table 2325a that is referred to in order to determine the operation content related to the overall effect operation. An example of a detailed table configuration will be described later.

  Next, the proximity object position information receiving unit 2326 includes a trace information (frame part) buffer 2326a for accumulating the three-dimensional position information of the object detected by the capacitive sensor (frame part) 410, and an electrostatic Trace information (game board) buffer 2326b for accumulating the three-dimensional position information of the object detected by the capacitive sensor (game board) 420, and the object detected by the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 Trace information (liquid crystal) buffer 2326c for storing three-dimensional position information, and trace information (lower) buffer 2326d for storing three-dimensional position information of an object detected by the capacitive sensor (lower) 440. A trace information (button) buffer 2326e for accumulating the three-dimensional position information of the object detected by the capacitive sensor (button) 450, and It is.

  Next, the object approach monitoring control means 2327 includes an unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327a that monitors an object approaching in an unauthorized area described later, and a game member placement area that monitors an approaching object in an gaming member placement area described later. Internal monitoring control means 2327b, operation member arrangement area monitoring control means 2327c for monitoring an object approaching in an operation member arrangement area described later, and effect instruction area monitoring for monitoring an object approaching in an effect instruction area described later It further has control means 2327d and monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f for temporarily storing information relating to object monitoring. Here, the gaming member arrangement area monitoring control means 2327b is pattern data in which the three-dimensional position information of the object is accumulated in time series, and a plurality of pattern data are registered in advance. 2327b-1.

  Next, the proximity instruction operation control unit 2328 includes a game guidance information display control unit 2328a that controls information display such as a game method based on the three-dimensional position information of the adjacent object, and a later-described description based on the three-dimensional position information of the adjacent object. Power saving mode switching control means 2328b for controlling switching of the power saving mode to be performed, equipment change operation control means 2328c for controlling variation display control of the decorative symbol based on the three-dimensional position information of the adjacent object, and the three-dimensional position of the adjacent object Electric body operation control unit 2328d that controls driving of the movable body object 200 based on information, and electrical operation control that controls the operation of the game effect (electric decoration) lamp 190 based on the three-dimensional position information of an adjacent object A game state notification operation control unit 23 that controls execution of a game state notification effect and the like based on the means 2328e and the three-dimensional position information of the adjacent object. Furthermore it has a 8f, the.

  The first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means 2310 is an effect. The display control unit 2320 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device 2130, the second main game symbol display device 2230, and the auxiliary game symbol display device 2420 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the effect display means 2310 is controlled by the effect display control means 2320. Means that. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, a processing flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, FIG. 12 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, when main controller 1000 is configured to be connected to a power supply unit, the process of step 3000 in FIG. 3 is executed when the gaming machine is turned on. That is, when the gaming machine is turned on, in step 3100, main controller 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in main controller 1000 (for example, obtains a checksum). Next, in step 3200, main controller 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are normal based on the check result (for example, determines whether or not it matches the checksum set at the time of power failure). To do). In the case of Yes in step 3200, in step 3300, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits power-on information (command) to the sub main control board 2320 side. Next, at step 3400, the main controller 1000 triggers an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to the main processing on the main controller 1000 side indicated by step 1000 in FIG. (As a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, step 1000 in the figure is executed). In the case of No in step 3200, the process proceeds to step 3800 which is a process at the time of RAM (ram) clear described later.

  Next, when the power is turned off in the gaming machine, the process of step 3600 in FIG. That is, when the gaming machine is powered off, in step 3602, main controller 1000 saves the processing state at the time of execution of the scheduled interrupt processing. Next, in step 3604, main controller 1000 sets power interruption information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, at step 3606, main controller 1000 prohibits writing to the RAM area and proceeds to a power-off waiting loop process.

  Next, at the time of RAM (ram) clear in the gaming machine, the process of step 3800 in FIG. That is, when the RAM of the gaming machine is cleared, main controller 1000 clears all the information in the RAM area in step 3802. In step 3804, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits ram clear information (command) to the sub-main control board 2320 side. Next, in step 3806, the main controller 1000 executes a scheduled interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms as a hardware interrupt) related to the main process on the main controller 1000 side indicated by step 1000 in FIG. (As a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, step 1000 in the figure is executed).

  Next, when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the process of step 1000 in FIG. In other words, triggered by a scheduled interrupt (for example, a hardware interrupt every approximately 1.5 ms), in step 1050, the main controller 1000 performs various game state confirmation processes {for example, input to various input ports to the main controller 1000. Read information processing, various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing), timer value measurement processing of various timers, input error check processing based on input information to main controller 1000, etc.} are executed. Next, at step 1100, main controller 1000 executes an auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric accessory driving determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes a game content determination random number acquisition process, which will be described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game control process described later. Next, at step 1700, the main controller 1000 (especially the prize ball payout determining means 1400) pays out a predetermined number of prize balls by making full use of the prize ball payout control device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won. I do. Next, at step 1800, main controller 1000 executes external signal output processing (output of information to an external terminal board, hall computer, etc.). Next, in step 1900, the main controller 1000 executes transmission processing of various control commands (for example, control commands to the prize ball payout controller 3000 and the sub main control board 2320), and is a main control side main flowchart. Control goes to step 3700. After the transition to step 3700, main controller 1000 repeatedly executes various random number update processing (for example, random number counter increment processing) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of auxiliary game symbol winning random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the auxiliary game entrance entrance determination means 1113 determines whether or not a game ball enters (inflow, passes) the auxiliary game entrance 2410. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 refers to the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). . In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the auxiliary game random number acquisition determination execution means 1123 acquires an auxiliary game symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133 adds 1 hold ball in the form of setting the random number in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a together with information on what number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (electric accessory driving determination process of step 1300). In addition, also when it is No in step 1102 and step 1104, it transfers to the following process (electric-powered article drive determination process of step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the electric accessory drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a to determine whether or not the electric accessory open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a and determines whether or not the auxiliary game symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 accesses the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a hold ball related to the auxiliary game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1216, the auxiliary game content determination unit 1143 refers to the auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1193 to acquire the game state of the auxiliary game side and the acquired game state of the auxiliary game side. The stop symbol is determined based on the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the reserved ball and temporarily stored in the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b. Next, in step 1218, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a sets the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1 to a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol (for example, based on the game state on the auxiliary game side (for example, 5 seconds for short-time games and 30 seconds for normal games. In step 1220, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns on the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1222, the auxiliary game symbol holding means 1133 updates the hold information recorded in the auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the reserved ball related to the auxiliary game symbol, and also assists. The game symbol control means 1153 starts the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153 a-1, and then starts the auxiliary game symbol variation display on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. Next, in step 1224, the auxiliary game symbol variation time management means 1153a refers to the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer 1153a-1, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol has been reached. To do. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 refers to the auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage means 1193b, acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol, and stops the acquired auxiliary game symbol. The symbol is fixedly displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display unit 2421. In step 1228, the auxiliary game symbol control means 1153 turns off the auxiliary game symbol fluctuation flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step 1230, in step 1232, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 determines, based on the gaming state on the auxiliary game side, a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory in the opening timer 1162 (for example, in the case of a short-time game) Is set to 5 seconds, and 0.5 seconds in the case of a normal game. Next, in step 1234, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric accessory open flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. In step 1236, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110. Next, at step 1238, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the release timer 1162, and determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the opening time of the electric accessory has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in step 1240 and step 1242, the electric accessory opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the second main game starting port 2110, and in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193a. The electric agent release flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  Further, in this flowchart, for the sake of convenience, after the stop symbol is displayed in step 1226, the process proceeds to the next step immediately, but the present invention is not limited to this. In that case, it may be configured to move to the next processing after a fixed stop display time of about 500 ms (for example, this processing is performed by performing branch processing using a stop display fixing flag and a timer). Achievable).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, at step 1302, whether or not the first main game start port entrance determining means 1111 has received the first main game start port entrance information from the first entrance detection device 2211 of the first main game start port 2210. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the first main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (first main game random number). Next, in step 1312, the first main game symbol hold means 1131 stores the game content determination random number in the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step 1313, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits information indicating that the first main game random number has been acquired to the effect display control unit 2320. Next, in step 1314, whether or not the second main game start port entrance determining means 1112 has received the second main game start port entrance information from the second entrance detection device 2111 of the second main game start port 2110. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1316, in step 1318, the second main game random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires a game content determination random number (second main game random number). Next, in step 1324, the second main game symbol hold means 1132 stores the game content determination random number in the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. Next, in step 1325, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits information indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired to the effect display control unit 2320, and proceeds to the next process (the main game symbol display process in step 1400). Transition. In the case of No in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1314, and in the case of No in step 1314 and step 1316, the process proceeds to the next process (main game symbol display process in step 1400).

  In the present embodiment, information indicating that a random number has been acquired is transmitted as information to be transmitted to the effect display control means 2320 in steps 1313 and 1325. The number of reservations may be attached and transmitted, and the information indicating that a random number has been acquired can be substituted by these pieces of information.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1401, the main game symbol hold release control means 1154 refers to the second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and confirms whether there is no hold of the second main game symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (2), main controller 1000 executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), main controller 1000 executes a second main game symbol display process described later and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). Transition. Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning order is the holding of the first main game symbol) Although it is configured so that the second main game symbol is preferentially executed, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the first main game symbol display process (second main game symbol display process) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this process is substantially the same process on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol side, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Use parentheses. First, in step 1402, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the condition for starting the change is that the special game or the design is not changing.

  Next, in step 1414, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is a first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a. ) Is temporarily stored, and the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation is read and deleted from the first main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1131a (second main game symbol hold information temporary storage means 1132a), The remaining information temporarily stored is shifted (holding digestion process). Next, at step 1403, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the first main gaming winning / losing lottery table 1135b-1 (second main gaming winning / losing lottery table 1135b-3) corresponding to each gaming state, and determines the game contents. Based on the random number (winning random number), the main game symbol winning lottery is executed.

  Here, FIG. 18 (main game table 1) is an example of the first main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-1 and the second main game success / failure lottery table 1135b-3 for each gaming state. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the small hitting lottery table is omitted, but such a table may exist separately (in this case, the big hitting lottery is performed first and then the small hitting lottery is performed. Or, you must draw a small lottery first and then a big hit lottery). Alternatively, it may be one lottery table in which the big hit and the small hit are combined.

  Next, in step 1417, the special game transition determining means 1135a determines whether or not the main game symbol winning / losing lottery result is a hit. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “hit flag” in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a). On the other hand, if step 1417 is No, step 1418 is skipped.

  Next, in Step 1416-1, the first main game content determination means 1141 (second main game content determination means 1142) is a first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (second main game content determination lottery table 1142a). ), A stop symbol related to the main game symbol is determined based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the game content determination random number (for example, main game symbol determination random number), and these are determined as the first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b ( Temporarily stored in the second main game symbol information temporary storage means 1192b).

  Here, FIG. 18 (main game table 2) is an example of the first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (stop symbol) and the second main game content determination lottery table 1142a (stop symbol) for each result. is there. As shown in this example, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of symbols as jackpot symbols. The profit state at the time of the special game and the game state after the special game are determined based on the type of symbol (this will be described later). This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like.

  Next, in step 1416-2, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not the limited frequency flag in the game state temporary storage unit 1190 is off. . Here, the limited frequency flag is, as will be described later, the main game symbol is a specific symbol (in this example, the specific lose symbol “S” that is selected at the time of loss is a symbol that is selected at the time of winning, The flag is turned on until the predetermined number of symbol fluctuations are completed after the stop display. In the case of Yes in step 1416-2, in step 1416-3, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) determines the first main game content determination lottery table corresponding to each game state. 1141a (the second main game content determination lottery table 1142a) is referred to, and the main game symbol variation mode is determined based on the main game symbol determination lottery result and the game content determination random number (for example, the variation mode determination random number). The first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) is temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to Step 1419-1. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1416-2, in step 1416-4, the first main game content determination unit 1141 (second main game content determination unit 1142) has a predetermined variation time value (as a variation mode of the main game symbol ( For example, “specific variation mode SP” which is 10 seconds) is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), and step 1419− Move to 1.

  Here, FIG. 18 (main game table 3) shows the first main game content determination lottery table 1141a (variation mode) and the second main game content determination lottery table 1142a (variation mode) for each of the result / game status. It is an example. This example is merely an example, and is not limited to the type of stop symbol, the selection rate, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is not configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls, but needless to say, it may be configured to have a different table according to the number of reserved balls. Absent.

  Next, in step 1419-1, the information transmission control unit 1300 displays the symbol information (the main game symbol temporarily stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) ( Stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and the current gaming state are transmitted to the sub-main control board 2320 side. Next, in step 1419-2, the information transmission means 1300 transmits the symbol variation display start instruction information to the sub-main control board 2320 side. Next, in step 1420, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) is a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol (the variation mode determined in step 1416). Is set in the first main game symbol variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management timer 1152a-1). Then, in step 1422, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) is the first main game symbol of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). On the display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231), in accordance with the variation mode stored in the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b), Start the variable display. Next, in step 1446, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To do. In step 1434, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the variation time of the main game symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1437, the information transmission control unit 1300 transmits the symbol confirmation display instruction information to the sub main control board 2320 side. Next, in step 1438, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) makes the first main game of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). The variable display of the main game symbol on the symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol display unit 2231) is stopped, and the first main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b (second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1192b) is stopped. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). To. In step 1442, the first main game symbol variation time management means 1151a (second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a) first timer game variation management timer 1151a-1 (second main game symbol variation management). Timer 1152a-1) is reset.

  Next, in step 1448-1, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) determines whether or not the limited frequency flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190 is OFF. . In the case of Yes in step 1448-1, in step 1448-2, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152), the first main game symbol information temporary storage means 1191b (second main game). With reference to the symbol information temporary storage means 1192b), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation stop symbol is a specific symbol (in this example, the specific lose symbol “S”). In the case of Yes in step 1448-2, in step 1448-3, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns on the limited frequency flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, Control goes to step 1450. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1448-1, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) is predetermined after the limited frequency flag is turned on in step 1448-4. It is determined whether or not the number of times (for example, 10 times) symbol variation has ended. In the case of Yes in step 1448-4, in step 1448-5, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152) turns off the limited frequency flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, Control goes to step 1450.

  Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500). In the case of No in step 1434 or step 1448-4, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the first main game symbol control means 1151 (second main game symbol control means 1152), the first flag temporary storage means 1191a (second flag temporary storage means 1192a). ), It is determined whether or not the changing flag is ON. If Yes in Step 1444, the process proceeds to Step 1434, and if No in Step 1444, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in Step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of specific game end determination according to the subroutine of steps 1450 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control means 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a and determines whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control unit 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the time reduction flag in the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. Next, in step 1462, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the short time end flag in the game state temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). In addition, also when it is No in step 1452 and step 1456, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit 1192a) and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination means 1171 causes the first main game symbol display unit 2131 (second main game symbol) of the first main game symbol display device 2130 (second main game symbol display device 2230). It is determined whether or not the main game symbol displayed on the display unit 2231) is stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1505, the special game content determination means 1172 refers to the special game content reference table 1172a on the basis of the predetermined mode, so that the special game related information temporary storage means is stored. Set to 1194.

  Here, FIG. 21 (special game table 1) is an example of the special game content reference table 1172a. As shown in this example, “7A (7B)” is a high profit special game that can win many balls, and “3A (3B)” has more balls than “7A (7B)”. It is a medium profit special game that cannot earn. On the other hand, “1A (1B), 2A (2B), 4A (4B), 5A (5B), 6A (6B)” is a low-profit special game that cannot win more balls than “3A (3B)”. is there. In addition, this example is an example to the last, and is not limited to this at all.

  Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control unit 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a and the second flag temporary storage unit 1192a. At the same time, the time reduction counter 1181a is reset (time reduction counter value = 0). In step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and the first flag temporary storage unit 1191a (second flag temporary storage unit). The winning flag in 1192a) is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600). It should be noted that, even in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game control process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604 and step 1606, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1608, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits special game start display instruction information to the sub-main control board 2320 side, and proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1624 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution unit 1173 sets the release pattern (for example, release) set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194. Set the opening pattern to continue and the pattern to open and close. Next, in step 1616, the special game executing means 1173 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194 to zero. Next, in step 1618, the special game executing means 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1173 drives the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220 to drive the first big prize opening 2120. Alternatively, the second big prize opening 2220 is opened, and the process proceeds to Step 1624.

  Next, in step 1624, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub-main control board 2320 side. In step 1626, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194 and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game timer 1174a (particularly, the open time timer) to determine whether or not a predetermined time for opening the big prize opening has elapsed. judge. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1630, and in the case of No in step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, in step 1630, the special game executing means 1173 stops driving the first electric combination 2122 of the first big prize opening 2120 or the second electric combination 2222 of the second big prize opening 2220, and the first big The winning opening 2120 or the second major winning opening 2220 is closed. In step 1632, the special game executing means 1173 resets a special game timer 1174a (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, in step 1636, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and the round is the final round (for example, 15 rounds when the probability fluctuation big hit and the time shortening fluctuation big hit are suddenly, It is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is 2 rounds). In the case of Yes in step 1636, in step 1638, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194. Next, at step 1640, the information transmission control means 1300 transmits a special game end signal to the sub-main control board 2320 side. In step 1650, the game control means 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (a prize ball payout process in step 1700). Even in the case of No in step 1636, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game state determination processing after the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 1652, in step 1654, the specific game control unit 1180 turns on the probability variation flag in the game state temporary storage unit 1191. Next, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the current special game has a time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and determines whether or not the current special game is limited in the number of time reductions. In the case of Yes in step 1658, in step 1660, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) in the time reduction counter 1181a, and proceeds to step 1664. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1658, in step 1662, the specific game control unit 1180 sets the maximum number of times (for example, 65535 times) that can be specified as the counter value in the time-count counter 1181a, and proceeds to step 1664. Next, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1193, and shifts to the next process (award ball payout process in step 1700). In the case of No in step 1652, the process proceeds to step 1656, and in the case of No in step 1656, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step 1700).

  Next, control processing executed on the sub-board side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 24 is a main flowchart on the sub-board (particularly sub-main control board 2320) side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the figure (left) shows the initial processing on the sub-board side that is executed only when the gaming machine is turned on, and the figure (right) shows the sub-board that is repeatedly executed after turning on the gaming machine. Main processing. First, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 5 (left), in step 5002, the effect display control means 2320 executes various initial setting processes (input / output port setting process, backup information restoration process, etc.). Next, in step 5004, the effect display control means 2320 indicates that it is waiting to receive a command from the main control device 1000 side (a command transmitted at start-up, which is power-on information and ram clear information in this example). Information is transmitted (for example, a notification command is transmitted to the sub-sub control board 2310 side), and the process proceeds to an NMI signal reception waiting loop from the main controller 1000 side. Next, when an NMI signal is received from the main control device 1000 side, in step 5006, the effect display control means 2320 receives a command (power-on information or ram clear information in this example) from the main control device 1000 side. Determine whether or not. If YES in step 5006, the process proceeds to the main process flowchart of FIG. 5 (right). On the other hand, if NO in step 5006, step 5006 is executed again to receive a command from the main controller 1000 side. Wait loop processing is executed. Note that the main process flowchart may be different according to the command type from the main controller 1000 side (in this example, the main process is configured as a common main process).

  Next, the main process flowchart of FIG. First, in step 5100, the effect display control means 2320 executes a proximity object position information reception process described later. Next, in step 5200, the effect display control means 2320 executes an unauthorized area object approach monitoring process described later. Next, at step 5300, the effect display control means 2320 executes an object approach monitoring process within a gaming member arrangement area, which will be described later. Next, in step 5400, the effect display control means 2320 executes an object approach monitoring process within the operation member arrangement area described later. Next, in step 5500, the effect display control means 2320 executes an object approach monitoring process in the effect instruction area described later. Next, in step 6000, the effect display control means 2320 executes a game guidance information display control process to be described later. Next, in step 6200, effect display control means 2320 executes a power saving mode switching control process to be described later. Next, in step 6400, the effect display control means 2320 executes a hold information management process described later. Next, in step 6600, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decoration symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 6800, the effect display control means 2320 executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 7000, the effect display control means 2320 executes effect operation content determination processing described later. Next, in step 7200, effect display control means 2320 executes effect operation control processing described later. Next, in step 7400, the effect display control means 2320 executes a special game display control process, which will be described later, and repeats the process of returning to the top of the process flow. Each subroutine will be described in detail below.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the proximity object position information reception process according to the subroutine of step 5100 in FIG. First, in step 5102, the proximity object position information receiving unit 2326 receives the current position information (proximity object position information) of the object detected by the capacitive sensor from the proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 5102, in step 5110, the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 determines which capacitance type sensor has detected the received proximity object position information, and the determination result Different processing is executed based on the above. That is, if it is determined in step 5110 that the proximity object position information is information detected by the capacitive sensor (frame portion) 410, the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 in step 5120 displays the trace information. (Frame part) The received proximity object position information is accumulated and temporarily stored in the buffer 2326a (to be trace information), and the process proceeds to the next process (object approach monitoring process in unauthorized area in step 5200). If it is determined in step 5110 that the proximity object position information is information detected by the capacitive sensor (game board) 420, in step 5130, the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 displays the trace information. (Game board) The received proximity object position information is accumulated and temporarily stored in the buffer 2326b (to be trace information), and the process proceeds to the next process (in-fault area object approach monitoring process in step 5200). If it is determined in step 5110 that the proximity object position information is information detected by the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430, in step 5140, the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 displays the trace information ( The received proximity object position information is accumulated and temporarily stored in the (liquid crystal) buffer 2326c (to be trace information), and the process proceeds to the next process (object access monitoring process in unauthorized area in step 5200). If it is determined in step 5110 that the proximity object position information is information detected by the capacitive sensor (lower part) 440, in step 5150, the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 displays the trace information ( In the lower part) buffer 2326d, the received proximity object position information is accumulated and temporarily stored (trace information), and the process proceeds to the next process (in-fault area object approach monitoring process in step 5200). If it is determined in step 5110 that the proximity object position information is information detected by the capacitive sensor (button) 450, in step 5160, the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 displays the trace information ( Button) The received proximity object position information is accumulated and temporarily stored in the buffer 2326e (to be trace information), and the process proceeds to the next process (object approach monitoring process in unauthorized area in step 5200). If it is not determined in step 5110 that the proximity object position information is information detected by which sensor unit, in step 5170, the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 receives the received proximity information. The object position information is deleted, and the process proceeds to the next process (the object approach monitoring process in the unauthorized area in step 5200). In the case of No in step 5102, the process proceeds to the next process (in-fault area object approach monitoring process in step 5200).

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the unauthorized area according to the subroutine of step 5200 in FIG. First, in step 5210, the unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327a refers to the trace information in the trace information (frame part) buffer 2326a. Next, in step 5212, the unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327a determines whether or not the object has been approaching the capacitance type sensor (frame portion) 410 continuously for a predetermined period based on the referenced trace information. To do. Here, in the present embodiment, the entire sheet surface of the capacitance sheet 410 is set as an unauthorized area, and if an object is continuously in the vicinity of the unauthorized area for a predetermined period of time, an illegal act is performed. The purpose is to determine that there is a high possibility of being performed. In the case of Yes in step 5212, in step 5213, the unauthorized area monitoring control unit 2327a determines whether the object has contacted the capacitance type sensor (frame portion) 410 based on the referenced trace information (the current state is the contact state). Whether or not there was a contact state within the predetermined period). In the case of Yes in step 5213, in step 5214, the injustice area monitoring control means 2327a clearly informs that the injustice is being performed by using the effect display means 2310, the speaker 114, the electric lamp 190, and the like. {For example, notification to the hall computer (if configured to be possible), suspension of display processing on the effect display means 2310 (blackout, screen freeze), etc.)}, the process proceeds to step 5220. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5213, in step 5216, the injustice area monitoring control means 2327a may be performing an illegal act by making full use of the effect display means 2310, the speaker 114, the electric lamp 190, and the like. (For example, message display on the effect display means 2310, alarm output from the speaker 114, lighting of the illumination lamp 190, blinking, etc.) This is the same when notifying the effect), and the process proceeds to step 5220. If No in step 5212, the process proceeds to step 5220. It should be noted that, when making a notification using the effect display means 2310, the speaker 114, the illumination lamp 190, etc., it may be configured to execute a clear notification so that the player can easily recognize, but it is difficult for the player to recognize. You may comprise so that unclear alert | report may be performed. In such a case, for example, an output of a sound that is reproduced only at the time of the notification and a sound effect effect that is transmitted to the hall operator only, or only at the time of the notification. Illumination and blinking patterns of the illumination lamp 190 to be executed, and lighting of the illumination lamp 190 and execution of the blinking pattern, which are transmitted to the hall operator only as an alarm, can be exemplified (hereinafter referred to as “lighting”). The same applies when notifying that there is a possibility of fraudulent activity).

  Next, in Step 5220, the unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327a refers to the trace information in the trace information (lower) buffer 2326d. Next, in Step 5222, the unauthorized area monitoring control unit 2327a continues to approach the object for a predetermined period in the unauthorized area in the capacitive sensor (lower part) 440 based on the referenced trace information. Determine whether or not. Here, in the present embodiment, when a part of the sheet surface of the capacitance sheet 440 is set as an unauthorized area, and an object is continuously in the vicinity of the unauthorized area for a predetermined period of time, an illegal act is performed. It is the purpose of determining that there is a high possibility of being performed. In addition, as shown in the figure, the illegal area can be exemplified as the proximity of both the left and right sides of the capacitance sheet 440 and the proximity of the lower side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (It is only necessary that the region where the unauthorized instrument is likely to be inserted is determined as the unauthorized region based on the shape of the member of the bowl tray unit 107) . In the case of Yes in Step 5222, in Step 5224, the injustice area monitoring control means 2327a may use the effect display means 2310, the speaker 114, the illumination lamp 190, etc. to perform an illegal act. Is transferred to the next process (game member placement area object approach monitoring process in step 5300). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5222, the processing shifts to the next processing (game member placement area object approach monitoring processing in step 5300).

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the gaming member placement area according to the subroutine of step 5300 in FIG. First, in step 5310, the gaming member arrangement area monitoring control means 2327b refers to the trace information in the trace information (game board) buffer 2326b. Next, at step 5312, the gaming member arrangement area monitoring control means 2327 b continues the object for a predetermined period in the gaming member arrangement area in the capacitive sensor (game board) 420 based on the referenced trace information. It is determined whether or not is approaching. Here, in the present embodiment, when a part of the sheet surface of the capacitance sheet 420 is set as a gaming member placement area, and an object is in close proximity to the gaming member placement area for a predetermined period of time. The purpose is to determine that there is a possibility of fraud. As shown in the figure, the gaming member arrangement area is a partial surface of the capacitance sheet 420, and in front of the game board 120 (particularly, the gaming area 120a) corresponding to the partial surface. The first main game starting port 2210, the second main game starting port 2110, the first grand prize winning port 2120, the second major winning prize port 2220, and the like can be given as examples. This is an example that assumes that an illegal act that promotes illegal entry into various winning holes using an unauthorized device (for example, magnet or solenoid) from the outside of the machine, and is not limited to this (gameability and assumption) Based on the cheating technique that is performed, an area where the possibility of cheating is high may be set as the gaming member placement area). In the case of Yes in step 5312, in step 5314, the gaming member arrangement area monitoring control unit 2327 b refers to the abnormality detection trace pattern reference table 2327 b-1 based on the referenced trace information, and sets the predetermined trace pattern. Perform a consistency (similarity) check. Next, in step 5316, the gaming member placement area monitoring control unit 2327b determines whether or not there is consistency (similarity) as a result of checking the consistency (similarity) with the predetermined trace pattern. In the case of Yes in step 5316, in step 5318, the gaming member placement area monitoring control means 2327b may make an illegal act by making full use of the effect display means 2310, the speaker 114, the electric lamp 190, and the like. The fact is notified, and the process proceeds to the next process (the object approach monitoring process in the operation member arrangement area in step 5400). In the case of No in step 5312 or step 5316, the process proceeds to the next process (object approach monitoring process in operation member arrangement region in step 5400). As an example of the consistency (similarity) check with the predetermined trace pattern executed in step 5314 and step 5316, for example, a plurality of game balls are concentrated and stopped in the game member arrangement area. The state (so-called grape state) is held as a trace pattern (region data), and it is detected that the grape state is continuously generated for a predetermined period, or the first grand prize winning port 2120 and the second grand prize winning port 2220 are detected. A state in which a foreign object is present is retained as a trace pattern (for example, retained as a trace pattern in which the shape or material of an unauthorized device is preliminarily assumed), and the state in which the foreign object is present continues for a predetermined period. And the like can be detected.

  Note that a plurality of detection points may occur in the same sheet due to fraud or trouble. In such a case, when the two positions are close to each other and the detection cannot be performed accurately, the detection accuracy of the portion relating to the previously detected point is lowered (a hysteresis threshold is formed). ) The displacement detection may be executed, and the accuracy for the subsequent detection points may be performed in a normal state.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the operation member arrangement area according to the subroutine of step 5400 in FIG. First, in step 5410, the operation member arrangement region monitoring control unit 2327c refers to the trace information in the trace information (lower) buffer 2326d. Next, in step 5412, the operation member arrangement area monitoring control unit 2327c, based on the referenced trace information, in the operation area in the capacitive sensor (lower part) 440 at the present time (at the time of execution of the process). It is determined whether or not the object is approaching. Here, in the present embodiment, a part of the sheet surface of the capacitance sheet 440 is set as an operation area, and when an object is in the vicinity of the operation area, the player operates the game member. The purpose is to determine that there is a high possibility that an action is being performed (or is being performed). The operation area is a partial surface of the capacitance sheet 440 as shown in the drawing, and the launching handle 116 is provided on the ball tray unit 107 (particularly the contact plate 107b) corresponding to the partial surface. An example in which the region is provided with can be given. In the case of Yes in step 5412, in step 5414, the operation member arrangement area monitoring control means 2327 c turns on the handle operation area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327 f and proceeds to step 5420. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5412, in step 5416, the operation member arrangement area monitoring control unit 2327 c turns off the handle operation area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 2327 f, and proceeds to step 5420.

  Next, in step 5420, the monitoring control means 2327c within the operation member arrangement area refers to the trace information in the trace information (button) buffer 2326e. Next, in step 5422, the operation member arrangement region monitoring control means 2327c approaches the object at the present time (at the time of execution of the processing) in the capacitive sensor (button) 450 based on the referenced trace information. It is determined whether or not. Here, in the present embodiment, the entire sheet surface of the capacitance sheet 450 is set as an operation area, and when an object is in the vicinity of the operation area, an operation action of the game member by the player It is the purpose of determining that there is a high possibility that the process is being performed (or is being performed). In the case of Yes in step 5422, in step 5424, the operation member arrangement area in-area monitoring control means 2327c turns on the button operation area object approach flag in the monitoring-related information temporary storage means 2327f, and performs the next process (effect instruction in step 5500). The process proceeds to the object approach monitoring process in the area. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5422, in step 5426, the operation member arrangement region monitoring control unit 2327c turns off the button operation region object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 2327f and performs the next processing (in step 5500). The process proceeds to an object approach monitoring process in the effect instruction area.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the effect instruction area according to the subroutine of step 5500 in FIG. First, in step 5510, the instructing instruction area monitoring control means 2327d refers to the trace information in the trace information (game board) buffer 2326b. Next, in Step 5512, the instructing instruction area monitoring control means 2327d is based on the trace information referred to in the instruction area in the capacitance type sensor (game board) 420 at the present time (at the time of executing the process). The area where the object is closest is identified.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a part of the sheet surface of the capacitance sheet 420 is set as an instruction area, and when an object is in the vicinity of the instruction area, the player's body movement (for example, , Gesture gesture, pointing action, etc.) is determined to be highly likely to be performed. As shown in the figure, the operation area is a partial surface of the capacitance sheet 420, and a movable body is located in front of the game board 120 (particularly, the game area 120a) corresponding to the partial surface. An example of a region in which the accessory 200 and the game effect lamp 190 are provided can be given. As in this example, a plurality of movable object 200 and a plurality of game effect (electric decoration) lamps 190 are games. There are many pachinko machines installed at different positions on the board. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the region where the plurality of movable object 200 is provided is “region 1” or “region 2”, and the region where the game effect lamp 190 is provided is “region 3”. Or, “area 4” is used (this is just an example, and an area in which there is a high possibility that a player's performance instruction action is performed may be used as an instruction area). Further, in this example, “area 1” to “area 4” are configured not to overlap with the above-described gaming member arrangement area, and within the same capacitance sheet 420, the gaming member arrangement area and the instruction area Although it is configured so that it is clear which object is approaching (in other words, it is configured to clearly separate the detection of fraud and detection of the direction instruction), it is not limited to this. In that case, the game member arrangement area and the instruction area are configured to overlap, and the overlap area is configured to prioritize detection of fraud (for example, a plurality of objects having different electrical conductivities approach each other. If it can be detected, it is possible to prioritize detection of an object having a lower electrical conductivity and to detect unauthorized equipment (for example, an insulator such as celluloid) in preference to the player's body. It is desirable to be configured to do so.

  Next, in step 5514, the instructing instruction area monitoring control unit 2327d executes different processes depending on the result of specifying which of the “area 1” to “area 4” the object is closest to. In other words, if it is determined in step 5514 that the object is closest to “area 1” or “area 2”, the instructing instruction area monitoring control means 2327d in step 5520 and step 5524 temporarily monitors the monitoring related information. The movable body accessory indicating area object approach flag in the storage unit 2327f is turned on, and the electrical decoration instruction area object approach flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 5550. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5514 that the object is closest to “area 3” or “area 4”, the instructing instruction area monitoring control unit 2327d temporarily monitors the monitoring related information in steps 5530 and 5534. The lighting instruction area object approach flag in the storage means 2327f is turned on, and the movable body accessory instruction area object approach flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 5550. In step 5514, the object is not closest to any of “region 1” to “region 4”. In other words, the object is not placed in any of “region 1” to “region 4”. If it is determined that the object is not close, in Step 5540 and Step 5542, the instructing instruction area monitoring control means 2327d turns off the movable object accessory indication area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f. Then, the lighting instruction area object approach flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 5550. In addition, you may comprise so that the information regarding the specified "area | region 1"-"area | region 4" may be temporarily stored in the monitoring relevant information temporary storage means 2327f.

  Next, in step 5550, the instructing instruction area monitoring control means 2327d refers to the trace information in the trace information (liquid crystal) buffer 2326c. Next, in step 5552, the instructing area monitoring control means 2327d performs object (at the time of execution of the process) at the present time in the indicated area in the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 based on the referenced trace information. It is determined whether or not is approaching. Here, in the present embodiment, the entire sheet surface of the capacitance sheet 430 is set as an instruction area, and when an object is in the vicinity of the instruction area, the player's body movement (for example, This is the purpose of determining that there is a high possibility that a production instruction action is performed by gesture gesture, pointing action, etc. (this is just an example, and a part of the sheet may be used as an instruction area). In the case of Yes in step 5552, in step 5554, the monitoring control means 2327d in the effect indication area turns on the liquid crystal indication area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f. Next, in step 5556 and step 5558, the instructing area monitoring control means 2327d is based on the referenced trace information, and the object is closest in any area in the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430. In addition to specifying the region, the degree of proximity, which is an index indicating the distance between the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 and the object (in this example, for the sake of convenience, “short distance”, “medium distance”, “far” The distance is divided into three stages, but it may be further divided into a plurality of stages, or the distance may be expressed by a real number instead of the degree of proximity), and is temporarily stored in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (game guidance information display control process in step 6000). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 5552, in step 5560, the monitoring control means 2327d in the effect indication area turns off the liquid crystal indication area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f, and the next process (game of step 6000). The process proceeds to the guide information display control process. Needless to say, in addition to the proximity of the “short distance”, “medium distance”, and “far distance” in the vertical direction, the movement in the vertical and horizontal directions is also determined by the monitoring control means 2327d in the production instruction area. Can be used.

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the game guidance information display control process according to the subroutine of step 6000 in FIG. First, in step 6002, the game guidance information display control means 2328a determines whether or not a demonstration screen is being displayed on the effect display means 2310, in other words, whether or not it is in a non-game progress state. In the case of Yes in step 6002, in step 6004, the game guidance information display control means 2328a determines whether or not the handle operation area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 6004, in step 6006, the game guidance information display control means 2328a has information related to the game method at a predetermined position on the effect display means 2310 (for example, a game such as how to borrow a game ball, game flow, jackpot probability etc. Machine spec) is displayed for a predetermined time, and the process proceeds to step 6008. On the other hand, if step 6004 is No, the process moves to step 6008. Next, at step 6008, the game guidance information display control means 2328a determines whether or not the button operation area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. If YES in step 6008, in step 6010, the game guidance information display control means 2328a manages information related to the operation method of the sub input button 300 at a predetermined position on the effect display means 2310 {eg, managed on the effect display means 2310 side. Are displayed for a predetermined time, and the process proceeds to the next process (power saving mode switching control process in step 6200). . If step 6002 or step 6008 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (power saving mode switching control process of step 6200).

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the power saving mode switching control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, the power saving mode in the present embodiment means an operation state that controls the level of average power consumption on the sub-board side (sub-main control board 2320 side and / or sub-sub control board 2310 side). The average power consumption can be reduced by reducing the brightness of the effect display device 2140, lowering the brightness of the illumination lamp 190, and / or shortening the lighting interval (decimating the lighting period from a predetermined lighting / flashing pattern). It is.

  First, in step 6202, the power saving mode switching control unit 2328b determines whether or not the handle operation area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the power saving mode switching control unit 2328b determines whether or not the button operation area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206, the power saving mode switching control means 2328b determines whether or not the movable body accessory instruction area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 6206, in step 6210, the power saving mode switching control means 2328b determines whether or not the liquid crystal indication area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. If YES in step 6210, the process proceeds to step 6212. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6206, in step 6208, the power saving mode switching control unit 2328b determines whether or not the electrical indication instruction area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 2327f is on. If YES in step 6208, the flow advances to step 6210. Note that if the answer is No in Step 6202, Step 6204, Step 6208, or Step 6210, the processing proceeds to the next processing (holding information management processing in Step 6400).

  Next, in step 6212, the power saving mode switching control means 2328b determines whether or not the power saving flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is off. In the case of Yes in step 6212, in step 6214, the power saving mode switching control means 2328b turns on the power saving flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. In step 6216, the power saving mode switching control unit 2328b sets the operation so that the average power consumption on the sub-board side is reduced, and proceeds to the next processing (holding information management processing in step 6400). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6212, in step 6218, the power saving mode switching control means 2328b turns off the power saving flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. In step 6220, the power saving mode switching control unit 2328b cancels the operation setting (step 6216) described above, and proceeds to the next processing (holding information management processing in step 6400).

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the hold information management process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, in step 6402, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2321a, and receives new hold occurrence information (first main game symbol or second main game symbol) from the main controller 1000 side. It is determined whether or not the hold information relating to (1) has been received. In the case of Yes in step 6402, in step 6404, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 has a drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game, Add “1” to the maximum number of second main games. Next, in step 6406, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 uses the hold information transmitted from the main control device 1000 side (particularly, a random value related to the main game symbol lottery) as the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. Is temporarily stored, and the flow shifts to step 6420. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6402, in step 6410, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and determines whether or not the symbol variation display start instruction information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. judge. If YES in step 6410, in step 6412, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 subtracts “1” from the drawing hold counter in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a. Next, in step 6414, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 deletes the hold information related to the symbol variation from the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a and shifts the remaining hold information. Next, in step 6416, the effect display control means 2320 accesses the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 6420. Next, in step 6420, the drawing hold information display control means 2323 makes full use of the effect display means 2310 on the effect display device 2140 (particularly, the first hold display unit 2312a and the second hold display unit 2312b). The same number of hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter value in the figure hold information temporary storage means 2323a are turned on and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 6600). If No in step 6410, the process proceeds to step 6420.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a refers to the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the drawing display content determination means 2322a turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in the flag area of the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in step 6606, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a refers to the symbol information (stopped symbols / variation modes related to the main game symbol) temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a. Next, in step 6608, the drawing display content determination means 2322a refers to the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1 based on the stop symbol and variation mode related to the main game symbol, and displays the decorative symbol stop symbol. It is determined and temporarily stored in the equipment display related information temporary storage means 2322c.

  Here, FIG. 34 (drawing table 1) is an example of a stop symbol determination table in the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, stop symbols and variation modes of decorative symbols are determined based on main game symbol information (stop symbol information and variation mode information) transmitted from the main controller 1000 side. However, when the main game symbol is a specific winning symbol (in this example, “7A, 7B”) and not a specific winning symbol (in this example, “1A to 6A, In the case of “1B to 6B”), the decorative symbols that can be selected are different from each other. That is, it is easy for the player to recognize that the main game symbol is not a specific winning symbol by visually recognizing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, but any hits that are not the specific winning symbol are It is configured so that it is difficult to grasp whether it is a symbol. In addition, this structure is an example to the last, and is not limited to this at all.

  Next, in step 6610, the figure display content determination means 2322a determines whether or not the variation mode of the main game symbol is the “specific variation mode SP”. In the case of Yes in step 6610, in step 6612, the drawing display content determination means 2322a determines whether or not to execute the symbol variation operation effect (the contents of the effect will be described later) based on a predetermined probability 1 / A (for example, 1/5). Is executed, and the process shifts to Step 6620. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6610, in step 6614, the drawing display content determination means 2322a may have a lower probability (for example, 1/100) than the predetermined probability 1 / B {1 / A, or be sure to be unwinned. The symbol variation operation effect execution possibility lottery is executed on the basis of “The configuration may be configured as follows”, and the process proceeds to Step 6620. Next, in step 6620, the drawing display content determination means 2322a determines whether or not a symbol variation operation effect execution availability lottery has been won. In the case of Yes in step 6620, in step 6622, the drawing display content determination means 2322a determines “symbol changing operation mode” as the decorative pattern changing mode (drawing changing mode), and temporarily stores the drawing display related information. The information is temporarily stored in the means 2322c, and the process proceeds to Step 6630. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6620, in step 6624, the drawing display content determination means 2322a refers to the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1 based on the variation mode related to the main game symbol. The variation mode is determined, and the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to Step 6630.

  Here, FIG. 34 (the drawing table 2) is an example of a variation mode determination table in the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322a-1. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the variation mode of the decoration symbol is uniquely determined based on the main game symbol information (particularly, variation mode information) transmitted from the main controller 1000 side. Although it is comprised, it is not limited to this, You may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration symbol may be determined by lottery. Also, if the main game symbol variation mode is “specific variation mode SP” and the symbol variation operation effect execution lottery is not won, the decoration symbol variation mode will be “non-reach”. Although configured, this configuration is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In step 6630, the drawing display content determination unit 2322a turns on the symbol variation permission flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, and proceeds to the next processing (decorated symbol display control processing in step 6800). . In the case of No in step 6602, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step 6800).

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 6800 in FIG. First, in step 6802, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 determines whether or not the symbol variation permission flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c is on. If Yes in step 6802, then in step 6804, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns off the symbol variation permission flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in step 6806, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns on the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. Next, in step 6808, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 turns on the effect operation content determination permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. In step 6810, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 starts changing the decorative symbols on the effect display means 2310 (particularly, the decorative symbol display area 2311) with the decorative symbol changing speed "high speed". Move to 6820. If No in step 6802, the process proceeds to step 6820.

  Next, in step 6820, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 determines whether or not the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c is on. In the case of Yes in step 6820, in step 6822, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c and determines whether or not the drawing variation mode is the “symbol variation operation mode”. . If Yes in step 6822, in step 6824, the drawing change operation control means 2328c determines whether or not the liquid crystal indication area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6824, in Step 6826, the drawing variation operation control means 2328c is closest to the object in the capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430 temporarily stored in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f. And the proximity of the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430 and the object, the object is closest to any display area on the effect display means 2310 (particularly, the decorative symbol display area 2311). And comparing the derived display area and the display area (display coordinates) of each decorative symbol sequence to identify the symbol sequence that the object is closest to. Next, in step 6828, the drawing variation operation control means 2328 c determines whether or not the referred approach degree is “far”. In the case of Yes in step 6828, in step 6830, the decoration variation operation control means 2328c changes the variation speed of the decorative symbol in the identified symbol row to “medium speed”, and proceeds to step 6850. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6828, in step 6832, the drawing variation operation control means 2328c determines whether or not the referred approach degree is “medium distance”. In the case of Yes in Step 6832, the drawing variation operation control means 2328 c changes the variation speed of the decorative symbol in the identified symbol row to “low” in Step 6834, and proceeds to Step 6850. On the other hand, if No in step 6832 (when the degree of approach is “short distance”), in step 6836, the drawing variation operation control means 2328 c temporarily stops the decorative symbol in the identified symbol row (will not vary thereafter). The display is fixed as shown in FIG. If No in step 6824, the process proceeds to step 6850.

  On the other hand, if No in step 6822 (when the figure variation mode is not “design variation operation mode”), in step 6840, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 has a predetermined stop timing predetermined based on the diagram variation mode. Based on the above, the decorative symbols in each symbol row are temporarily stopped (and the fluctuation speed is changed as necessary), and the process proceeds to Step 6850. Next, in step 6850, the decorative symbol display control means 2322 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and determines whether or not the symbol fixed display instruction information is received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6850, in Step 6852, the decorative design display control means 2322 is displayed on the effect display means 2310 (in particular, based on the stop design of the decorative design temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c. In the decorative symbol display area 2311), the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. Next, in step 6854, the decorative symbol display control unit 2322 turns off the symbol changing flag in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, and proceeds to the next processing (effect operation content determination processing in step 7000). . In addition, in the case of No in step 6820 or step 6850, the process proceeds to the next process (the effect operation content determination process in step 7000).

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of effect operation content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 7000 in FIG. First, in step 7002, the rendering operation content determination unit 2325a determines whether or not the rendering operation content determination permission flag in the rendering general information temporary storage unit 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in step 7002, in step 7004, the effect operation content determination means 2325a turns off the effect operation content determination permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 7008, the production operation content determination unit 2325a refers to the drawing variation mode temporarily stored in the drawing display related information temporary storage unit 2322c, and the drawing variation mode is “design variation operation mode”. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 7008, in step 7010, the production operation content determination means 2325a refers to the production operation content determination lottery table 2325a based on the referenced drawing variation mode (see FIG. 37), and produces the production pattern by lottery. Is temporarily stored in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 7020, the effect operation content determination means 2325a refers to the effect operation content determination lottery table 2325a based on the determined effect pattern (see FIG. 37), and the effect image playback timing, the illumination operation The start timing and the movable body accessory operation start timing are acquired and temporarily stored in the production general information temporary storage means 2324, and the production image to be reproduced (image type), the illumination operation content (motion pattern type), the movable body role The object action content (movable pattern type) is acquired and temporarily stored in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324. Next, in step 7022, the production operation content determination unit 2325a turns on the production operation permission flag in the production general information temporary storage unit 2324, and proceeds to the next processing (production operation control unit in step 7200). In the case of No in step 7002 or step 7008, the process proceeds to the next process (production operation control means in step 7200).

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the rendering operation control process according to the subroutine of step 7200 in FIG. First, in step 7202, the effect operation control means 2325 determines whether or not the effect operation permission flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in Step 7202, the rendering operation control unit 2325 turns off the rendering operation permission flag in the rendering general information temporary storage unit 2324 in Step 7204. Next, in step 7206, the effect operation control means 2325 turns on the effect operation execution flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. Next, in step 7208, the effect image display control means 2325b starts to display the effect image set in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 on the effect display device 2140 using the effect display means 2310. Control goes to step 7210. If NO in step 7202, the process proceeds to step 7210.

  Next, in step 7210, the effect operation control means 2325 determines whether or not the effect operation executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 is on. In the case of Yes in step 7210, in step 7212, the movable body accessory operation control unit 2328d determines the movable body accessory operation instruction possible period {for example, a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds immediately after the operation start timing of the movable body accessory). )}. If YES in step 7212, in step 7214, the movable body accessory operation control unit 2328 d urges the player to give an operation instruction to hold his hand around the movable body accessory 200 (message display on the effect display unit 2310). And informed by sound output from the speaker 114). Next, in step 7216, the movable body accessory operation control means 2328d determines whether or not the movable body accessory instruction area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 7216, in step 7218, the movable body accessory operation control unit 2328 d drives the movable body accessory 200 based on the operation content of the movable body accessory set in the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324. Driving is started by exciting a source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.), and the routine goes to Step 7220. In the case of No in step 7212 or step 7216, the process proceeds to step 7220.

  Next, in step 7220, the illumination operation control means 2328e determines whether or not it is within the illumination operation instruction possible period {for example, a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) immediately after the operation start timing of the illumination operation). judge. In the case of Yes in step 7220, in step 7222, the lighting operation control means 2328e urges the player to give an operation instruction to hold his hand around the lighting lamp 190 (message display on the effect display means 2310, speaker 114) Notification by voice output etc.). Next, in Step 7224, the illumination operation control unit 2328e determines whether or not the illumination instruction area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 7224, in step 7226, the lighting operation control means 2328e starts the lighting / flashing operation of the lighting lamp 190 based on the contents of the lighting operation set in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324. , Step 7228 is entered. In the case of No in step 7220 or step 7224, the process proceeds to step 7228.

  Next, in step 7228, the presentation operation control means 2325 refers to the drawing display related information temporary storage means 2322c, and determines whether or not the decorative symbol has been fixedly displayed. In the case of Yes in step 7228, in step 7230, the effect operation control means 2325 turns off the effect operation executing flag in the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and performs the next process (special game display control process in step 7400). Migrate to In the case of No in step 7210 or step 7228, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 7400).

  Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing according to the subroutine of step 7400 in FIG. First, in step 7402, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 7402, in step 7404, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not special game start display instruction information has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 7404, in step 7406 and step 7408, the effect display control means 2320 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324 and also makes a big hit on the effect display device 2140. Start display is performed, and the process proceeds to step 7412. If NO in step 7402, the process proceeds to step 7412.

  Next, in step 7412, the effect display control means 2320 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main side (type of game play or jackpot Etc. based on the above etc.) Next, in step 7414, the effect display control means 2320 determines the execution condition related to the game state notification effect after the end of the special game {for example, the game state after the special game is difficult to guess from the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (in this example, It is determined whether or not the decoration symbol stop symbol is an even symbol hit symbol) and a specific round (for example, three rounds) is being executed}. In the case of Yes in step 7414, in step 7500, the effect display control means 2320 executes a gaming state notification effect control process described later, and proceeds to step 7416. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7414, the process proceeds to step 7416. Next, at step 7416, the effect display control means 2320 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a and determines whether or not special game end display instruction information has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 7416, the effect display control means 2320 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 2140 in step 7418. Next, in step 7420, the effect display control means 2320 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the effect general information temporary storage means 2324, and proceeds to the next process (proximity object position information reception process in step 5100). To do. In the case of No in step 7404 or step 7416, the process proceeds to the next process (proximity object position information reception process in step 5100).

  Next, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the gaming state notification effect control process according to the subroutine of step 7500 in FIG. First, the gaming state notification effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can notify the gaming state after the end of the special game, and determines whether or not the gaming state can be notified based on the operation content of the electric lamp 190 by the player. It is a production to do. Note that there are only two types of game state notification effects shown below: “effect type 1” and “effect type 2”, but the present invention is not limited to these types.

  First, at step 7502, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f determines whether or not the execution condition related to the “effect type 1” of the gaming state notification effect is satisfied, in other words, “effect type 1” and “effect type 2”. "Production type 1" is determined. Here, the execution conditions for executing the selection are not particularly limited. For example, based on the operation content of the sub-input button 300 (the selection operation content by the player), the “effect type 1” and the “effect type 2” Either of them may be configured to be executed, or may be determined by a predetermined lottery (for example, in the case of a probability variation big hit, “effect type 2” is easily selected). In the case of Yes in Step 7502, in Step 7510, the game state notification operation control means 2328f is a game in which the hand is held over one of the left and right electric lamps 190 (either “Region 3” or “Region 4” described above). An operation instruction is urged to the person (informing by displaying a message on the effect display means 2310, outputting sound from the speaker 114, or the like). In addition, it may be configured to notify the contents of the production (explaining that if the lighting lamp 190 on which the player has instructed the operation is turned on), the effect content is explained. Next, at step 7512, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f determines whether or not it is during the operation instruction possible period {for example, within a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) after the notification}. In the case of Yes in step 7512, in step 7514, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f determines whether or not the electrical indication instruction area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 7514, in step 7516, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2321a, and determines whether or not the special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 7516, in step 7518, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f refers to the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f, turns on the illumination lamp 190 that has been instructed to operate, and Return to processing flow. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7516, in step 7520, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f refers to the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f, turns on the illumination lamp 190 that has not been operated, and calls it. Return to the original processing flow. In the case of No in step 7512 or step 7514, the process returns to the calling source process flow.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7502 (when “effect type 2” is selected and executed), in step 7540, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f is an explanation process of effect contents executed in steps 7542 to 7546. Determines whether is running. In the case of Yes in Step 7540, in Step 7542, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f is a state in which a predetermined number (for example, nine) of card images are faced down on the description processing 1 for effect contents {effect display device 2140. After displaying, the effect of turning the card image in a predetermined order} is executed. Next, in step 7544, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f executes the description process 2 of the effect contents (the effect of returning the card image to the state where the card image is turned down again on the effect display device 2140). Next, at step 7546, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f instructs the player to hold the hand over one of the card image display areas on the effect content explanation process 3 (the effect display device 2140). In addition, it may be explained that if a card image is designated in a predetermined order, it may be notified whether or not the probability variation is a big hit), and the process returns to the caller process flow. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7540, in step 7550, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f is within the operation instruction possible period {for example, within a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) after the explanation processing of the effect content}. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 7550, in step 7552, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f determines whether or not the liquid crystal indication area object approach flag in the monitoring related information temporary storage means 2327f is on. In the case of Yes in step 7552, in step 7554, the gaming state notification operation control unit 2328f is closest to the object in the capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430 temporarily stored in the monitoring related information temporary storage unit 2327f. And the proximity of the capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430 and the object, the display area on the effect display means 2310 is derived and the derivation is performed. The displayed area is compared with the display area (display coordinates) of each card image, the card image that the object is closest to is specified, and then the display for turning the specified card image is executed. Next, in step 7556, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f selects all the card images in a predetermined order (in the predetermined order in the description process 1 of the effect content) based on the execution result of step 7554. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 7556, in step 7558, the gaming state notification operation control unit 2328f refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2321a and determines whether or not the special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step 7558, in step 7556, the gaming state notifying operation control means 2328f notifies that the transition to the probability changing gaming state is made after the special game is finished, and returns to the processing flow of the caller. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 7558, in step 7562, the gaming state notification operation control means 2328f notifies that it does not shift to the probability variation gaming state after the special game ends, and returns to the processing flow of the caller. In the case of No in step 7550, step 7552, or step 7556, the process returns to the calling source process flow.

(Function)
With the configuration as described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, the capacitance sheet 410 is attached to the frame constituting the door unit 108, and the gaming board 120 (particularly, the gaming area 120a). The electrostatic capacity sheet 420 is attached to the members constituting the base plate, and the electrostatic capacity sheet 430 is attached to the display surface of the effect display device 2140. 107b), since the capacitance sheet 440 is attached, almost all surfaces of the pachinko gaming machine facing the player are covered by any capacitance sheet. Then, the capacitive sheet functioning as a capacitive sensor can detect an object that is in close proximity without contact. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently detect an object approaching from the player side to the pachinko gaming machine side, and thus the security and operability of the pachinko gaming machine can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, the controller 4000 includes a predetermined reference value (threshold value) related to the voltage displacement amount and the voltage displacement amount output from the plurality of X-axis electrodes 432X and the plurality of Y-axis electrodes 432Y. Based on the above, the three-dimensional coordinates of the object are specified while dynamically switching the distance between the sensitivity and the effective electrode. Therefore, even when the distance between the object and the electrode layer 432 is a short distance, a medium distance, or a long distance, the presence of the object can be reliably detected by appropriately switching the object detection method. As a result, the security and operability of the pachinko gaming machine can be further improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the inaccuracy in the capacitance type sensor (frame portion) 410 (capacitance sheet 410) and the capacitance type sensor (lower portion) 440 (capacitance sheet 440). In the area, when an object is continuously in the vicinity of the illegal area for a predetermined period, it is determined that there is a high possibility that an illegal act has been performed. When a fraudulent instrument is inserted through the gap between the constituent members, it can be detected efficiently. Therefore, there is an effect that the security of the pachinko gaming machine can be further improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, consistency (similarity) with a predetermined trace pattern in the gaming member arrangement region in the capacitive sensor (game board) 420 (capacitance sheet 420). If there is consistency (similarity) as a result of the check, it is determined that there is a high possibility that fraud is being performed. For example, an unauthorized device (for example, a magnet or It is possible to detect efficiently when a fraudulent act that promotes illegal entry into various winning holes is performed using a solenoid. Therefore, there is an effect that the security of the pachinko gaming machine can be further improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, the operation members in the capacitance type sensor (lower part) 440 (capacitance sheet 440) and the capacitance type sensor (button) 450 (capacitance sheet 450). In the arrangement area, when an object is close in the vicinity of the operation member arrangement area, it is determined that an operation action by the player is about to be performed. Therefore, the operability of the pachinko gaming machine can be further improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when an object is in the vicinity of the instruction area in the instruction area in the capacitance type sensor (game board) 420 (capacitance sheet 420). It is configured to determine that an instruction act by the player is being performed. In addition, when there are a plurality of objects close to each other, it is possible to determine which area the object is closest to, so that the player's physical movement (eg, gesture gesture, pointing action, etc.) When the performance instruction act is performed, it is possible to efficiently extract only the performance instruction action intended by the player. Therefore, the operability of the pachinko gaming machine can be further improved. Further, since the capacitive sensor (game board) 420 (capacitance sheet 420) is provided with a game member arrangement area and an instruction area, detection of fraudulent activity is performed by one capacitive sensor. In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to have a different detection function of detecting the production instruction action.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, in the indication area in the capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430 (capacitance sheet 430), when an object is in the vicinity of the indication area, It is comprised so that it may determine with the production instruction | indication action by the player being performed. In addition, when there are a plurality of objects close to each other, it is possible to determine which area the object is closest to, so that the player's physical movement (eg, gesture gesture, pointing action, etc.) When the performance instruction act is performed, it is possible to efficiently extract only the performance instruction action intended by the player. Therefore, the operability of the pachinko gaming machine can be further improved. Further, depending on the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine, the facing distance between the display surface of the effect display device 2140 and the player (particularly, the body part where the effect instruction act is performed) may be separated (for example, 10 cm or more). It is possible to efficiently detect a performance instruction act by a player even under a situation in which the player can be secured.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is illustrated, but the present invention can be similarly applied to a rotating type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Therefore, before describing the application example, the characteristics (schematic) of the swivel type gaming machine will be described.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, a basic structure of the front side of the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the rotating type gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a reel unit installed in the gaming machine frame. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  Next, the gaming machine frame of the swing type gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 10, a door 100, and a medal tray 104. First, the outer frame 10 is a frame for fixing the swivel type gaming machine 1 to a position where it should be installed. Next, the door 100 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 10 and is attached to the outer frame 10 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). Here, although not shown, a sensor (door open / close sensor) capable of detecting the open / closed state of the door 100 is provided at the joint between the outer frame 10 and the door 100. Further, the door 100 is provided with a key hole 106, and a key (door key) that matches the shape of the key hole 106 is inserted into the key hole 106 {in addition, twisted in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise)}, 100 can be opened. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the error state can be canceled by inserting the door key into the keyhole 106 (and twisting it in a predetermined direction (for example, counterclockwise)). Next, the medal tray 104 is a tray for a game medium released from the discharge port 108 (sometimes referred to as a game medal or simply a medal).

  Next, the door 100 includes a mechanism for enabling visual recognition of a gaming state, a mechanism for enabling input of game media, a mechanism for operating a reel unit, and the like. Specifically, the reel window 110, the insertion number display lamp 202, the operation state display lamp 204, the special game state display device 206, the payout number display device 208, and the storage number display device are used as mechanisms for making the gaming state visible. 210 etc. are attached. In addition, a medal slot 2150 and a bet button 2130 are attached as mechanisms for enabling input of game media. As a mechanism for operating the reel unit, a start lever 2140 and a stop button unit 2120 are attached. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

<Mechanism to make game state visible>
Next, the reel window 110 is a transparent member formed of a synthetic resin or the like that constitutes a part of the door 100, and is configured so that the reel unit installed in the gaming machine frame can be seen through the reel window 110. Yes. The number-of-insertions indicator 202 is configured by LEDs, and is configured so that the same number of LEDs as the number of medals currently bet (to insert a game medal necessary to start one game) are lit. Has been. Further, the operation state indicator lamp 204 is configured by an LED, and is configured to be turned on / off according to the current operation state (medal acceptance / non-acceptance state, re-game winning state, game start wait state, etc.). The special game state display device 206 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the total number of payouts paid out during the special game state. The payout amount display device 208 is composed of a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the number of game medals currently paid out. The storage number display device 210 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the total number of medals stored in the gaming machine as a player's possession ball.

<Mechanism to enable input of game media>
Next, the medal slot 2150 is a slot for game medals, and the game medal inserted into the slot is guided to the inside of the gaming machine frame in a situation where medals can be received. In addition, a medal insertion detection unit 2151 (not shown) is provided inside the gaming machine frame, and a gaming medal guided to the inside of the gaming machine frame is detected as a bet. Further, the bet button 2130 is configured to be operable by a player, and is configured to bet a medal stored by the operation.

<Mechanism for operating reel unit>
Next, the start lever 2140 is configured to be operable by the player, and is configured to be able to start the operation of the reel unit by the operation. The stop button unit 2120 includes a left reel stop button 2121, a middle reel stop button 2122, and a right reel stop button 2123 that can be operated by the player. The operation of the reel unit can be performed by operating each stop button. It is configured to be able to stop sequentially.

  Next, the reel unit of the rotating type gaming machine 1 includes a main reel unit 2110 and a drive source (stepping motor or the like) for the main reel unit 2110. The main reel unit 2110 includes a left reel portion 2111, a middle reel portion 2112, and a right reel portion 2113. Here, each reel part is formed of a synthetic resin or the like, and a plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery (on the reel band) of the reel part. Then, based on the operation of each stop button in the start lever 2140 and the stop button unit 2120, the respective reel portions can be rotated and stopped. Although not shown, an LED (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a reel backlight) is provided inside the left reel portion 2111, the middle reel portion 2122, and the right reel portion 2113, and when the LED is turned on. Is configured so that the light transmitted through the outer periphery of the reel portion can be visually recognized as if the outer periphery of the reel portion is lit.

<Other mechanisms>
In addition, a liquid crystal display 400, a game effect (electric decoration) lamp 800, a speaker 900, and the like are provided inside and outside the gaming machine frame of the swivel type gaming machine 1 as mechanisms for enhancing the fun of gaming.

  Here, in this embodiment, an upper panel 310 and a lower panel 300 which are members formed of synthetic resin or the like are provided as members constituting a part of the gaming machine frame. Also, a cathode tube 311 is provided on the back side of the upper panel 310 so that the design drawn on the upper panel 310 can be easily seen by the light transmitted through the upper panel 310 using the cathode tube 311 as a light source. It is configured. In addition, a cathode tube 301 is provided on the back side of the lower panel 300 so that the design drawn on the lower panel 300 can be easily seen by the light transmitted through the lower panel 300 using the cathode tube 301 as a light source. It is configured. Further, a cathode tube 312 is provided on the top of the reel window 110, and the light reflected from the surface of the main reel unit 2110 using the cathode tube 312 as a light source is placed on the outer periphery of each reel portion in the main reel unit 2110. The drawn symbol is configured to be easily visible.

  In the rotary type gaming machine configured as described above, a capacitance sheet functioning as a capacitance type sensor exemplified for the pachinko gaming machine can be attached to improve security and operability. In the following description, the components shown in square brackets mean the components in the pachinko gaming machine described in this embodiment.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 42 (the front view is on the left side and the exploded view is on the right side), the “capacitance sheet 430” is attached on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 400, and the “capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430”. When the effect instruction action is performed by the player's body movement (for example, gesture gesture, pointing action, etc.), the effect moving image can be changed based on the effect instruction action. . Further, when the effect moving image can be displayed on the reel window 110, the “capacitance sheet 430” is similarly attached on the rear surface (player viewpoint) of the reel window 110, and the “capacitance” By functioning as a “type sensor (liquid crystal) 430”, when an effect instruction act by a player's physical action is performed, the effect moving image can be changed based on the effect instruction action.

  When the bet button 2130 is configured to function as the “sub input button 300” or when the “sub input button 300” is provided as an operation member near the bet button 2130, the operation member is installed. By attaching the “capacitance sheet 450” on the back side of the surface and functioning as the “capacitance type sensor (button) 450”, when an object is in the vicinity of the operation member arrangement area, It can be configured to determine that an operation action by a person is about to be performed.

  In addition, when the upper panel 310 is provided with a member corresponding to the “game effect (electric decoration) lamp 190” or the “movable body accessory 200” and is configured to operate in conjunction with the production moving image. Attaches “capacitance sheet 420” behind the installation surface of the operation member, and functions as “capacitance type sensor (game board) 420” (particularly, “area 1” to “area” which are instruction areas) 4 ”), when an object is in the vicinity of the indicated area, it can be determined that an instruction act by the player is being performed.

  Then, the “capacitance sheet 440” is attached to the rear surface (player viewpoint) of the lower panel 300 and functions as the “capacitance type sensor (lower part) 440” (or the “capacitance sheet 410” is attached). , “Capacitance type sensor (frame portion) 410”), the installation area of the lower panel 300 can be treated as an unauthorized area, and an object continuously approaches the unauthorized area in the vicinity of the predetermined period. If there is, it can be configured to determine that there is a high possibility that fraud is being performed. In particular, in a rotating type gaming machine, illegal acts such as a mechanism (hopper, selector, etc.) and a power supply unit (and setting change unit) for managing the entry / exit of game media are performed behind the installation area of the lower panel 300. Since the mechanisms (members) that are easily broken are concentrated and installed, it is preferable to increase the sensitivity for detecting unauthorized access to these mechanisms (members).

(Summary)
The pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine have been exemplified above, but the main points of the present embodiment are as follows.

The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine, revolving gaming machine) according to this aspect (1)
A sensor for detecting a three-dimensional position of an object to be detected, the contact position where the object and the sensor are in contact with each other, the object and the sensor are not in contact with each other, and the shortest distance between the object and the sensor Is a short distance position where the distance between the object and the sensor is non-contact and the shortest distance between the object and the sensor is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance. In a situation where there is at least a position, a proximity detection type sensor (for example, a static detection sensor) that can specify the three-dimensional position of an object regardless of whether the object and the sensor are in a contact position, a short distance position, or a long distance position. Proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 including capacitance type sensors 410 to 450;
A three-dimensional position information input unit (for example, proximity object position information) for inputting information relating to the three-dimensional position from a proximity detection type sensor (for example, a proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 including capacitive sensors 410 to 450). Receiving means 2326);
Proximity object presence position determination for determining which part of the gaming machine is close to the object based on information input from a three-dimensional position information input unit (for example, proximity object position information reception means 2326) Unit (for example, object approach monitoring control means 2327),
An effect device (for example, effect display device 2140, movable object 200, game effect lamp 190) capable of outputting at least one of the progress of the game or the result of the game as an effect;
An effect control unit (for example, effect display control means 2320) that determines the content of the effect output to the effect device;
The effect control unit (for example, the effect display control means 2320)
Output mode change control means (for example, drawing variation operation control means 2328d, which changes the output mode of the output body output to the effect device (for example, the effect display device 2140, the movable body accessory 200, the game effect lamp 190), Movable body accessory operation control means 2328d, electrical decoration operation control means 2328e)
With
The output mode change control means (for example, the drawing variation operation control means 2328d, the movable body accessory operation control means 2328d, and the electrical decoration operation control means 2328e) is a proximity object presence position determination unit (for example, the object approach monitoring control means 2327). When it is determined that the object is close to a predetermined part of the part, the output mode of the output body is changed according to the information related to the three-dimensional position. It is.

  According to the gaming machine according to this aspect (1), it is possible to increase the detection sensitivity of the target object to be detected, and to provide a gaming machine having a variety of interactivity even without contacting the gaming machine. .

The gaming machine according to the aspect (2) (for example, pachinko gaming machine, revolving gaming machine)
A sensor for detecting a three-dimensional position of an object to be detected, the contact position where the object and the sensor are in contact with each other, the object and the sensor are not in contact with each other, and the shortest distance between the object and the sensor Is a short distance position where the distance between the object and the sensor is non-contact and the shortest distance between the object and the sensor is greater than or equal to the first distance and less than the second distance. In a situation where there is at least a position, a proximity detection type sensor (for example, a static detection sensor) that can specify the three-dimensional position of an object regardless of whether the object and the sensor are in a contact position, a short distance position, or a long distance position. Proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 including capacitance type sensors 410 to 450;
A three-dimensional position information input unit (for example, proximity object position information) for inputting information relating to the three-dimensional position from a proximity detection type sensor (for example, a proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 including capacitive sensors 410 to 450). Receiving means 2326);
Proximity object presence position determination for determining which part of the gaming machine is close to the object based on information input from a three-dimensional position information input unit (for example, proximity object position information reception means 2326) Unit (for example, object approach monitoring control means 2327),
Based on the determination result by the proximity object presence position determination unit (for example, the object approach monitoring control means 2327), if it is determined that the object is close to the first part among the parts, it is determined as abnormal. On the other hand, when it is determined that the object is in proximity to a second part different from the first part among the parts, a correct / incorrect determination unit (for example, an unauthorized area monitoring control unit) 2327a or the instructing area monitoring control means 2327d),
Abnormality notification control capable of executing notification control capable of notifying that there is an abnormality when it is determined as abnormal by a correct / incorrect determination unit (for example, in-illegal region monitoring control means 2327a or production instruction area monitoring control means 2327d) Means (e.g., unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327),
An effect device (for example, effect display device 2140, movable object 200, game effect lamp 190) capable of outputting at least one of the progress of the game or the result of the game as an effect;
An effect control unit (for example, effect display control means 2320) that determines the content of the effect output to the effect device (for example, the effect display device 2140);
The effect control unit (for example, the effect display control means 2320)
Output mode change control means (for example, drawing variation operation control means 2328d, which changes the output mode of the output body output to the effect device (for example, the effect display device 2140, the movable body accessory 200, the game effect lamp 190), Movable body accessory operation control means 2328d, electrical decoration operation control means 2328e)
With
The output mode change control means (for example, the drawing change operation control means 2328d, the movable body accessory operation control means 2328d, and the illumination operation control means 2328e) is a correct / incorrect determination unit (for example, monitoring within the effect instruction area) under a predetermined condition. When it is determined as normal by the control means 2327d), the output mode of the output body is changed according to the information relating to the three-dimensional position.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present aspect (2), the detection sensitivity of the target object to be detected is increased, and fraud can be detected in advance of the target object coming into contact with the gaming machine. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can deter fraud.

The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine, revolving gaming machine) according to this aspect (3)
The effect device (for example, the effect display device 2140, the movable body accessory 200, the game effect lamp 190) is a display device (for example, the effect display device 2140) that can display an image.
The proximity detection type sensor (for example, the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 including the capacitance type sensors 410 to 450) is one of the front projection virtual planes corresponding to the display area of the display device (for example, the effect display device 2140). It is arranged at a position where it can be detected whether or not the object is present.

  According to the gaming machine according to the aspect (3), if the object is located on a front virtual projection plane corresponding to the effect output device such as a display device at a position where it can be detected, It is possible to provide a gaming machine having an unprecedented interactivity that is linked to the operation of the player.

The gaming machine according to the aspect (4) (for example, pachinko gaming machine, revolving gaming machine)
The gaming machine is configured by assembling at least two unit parts (for example, the outer frame unit 102, the front frame unit 104, the transparent plate unit 106, the door unit 108, and the ball tray unit 107). Even if the parts are aligned and assembled in a state of being used for gaming, the gap can be formed, and when the gaming machine is used for gaming, the object can be accessed from the player side. Configured,
Proximity detection type sensors (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 including capacitance type sensors 410 to 450) are arranged at positions where it is possible to detect that the object has approached the gap. With
A correct / incorrect determination unit (for example, an unauthorized area monitoring control unit 2327a or an effect instruction area monitoring control unit 2327d) is a gaming machine that determines the gap as the first part.

  According to the gaming machine according to the aspect (4), the two unit parts are arranged at a position where it is possible to detect that the object is close to the gap generated when the two unit parts are aligned and assembled in a state of being used for gaming. In addition, if the correct / incorrect determination unit is configured to determine the gap as the first part, it is possible to accurately determine whether the gap is illegal intrusion from the gap. Further, the unit unit is arranged at a position where it can be detected that the object is close to the gap generated when the two unit parts are aligned and assembled in a state of being used for a game. If it is configured to determine as the first part, it is possible to accurately determine fraud against unauthorized intrusion from the gap.

The gaming machine according to this aspect (5) (for example, pachinko gaming machine, revolving gaming machine)
The gaming machine is configured by assembling at least two unit parts (for example, the outer frame unit 102, the front frame unit 104, the transparent plate unit 106, the door unit 108, and the ball tray unit 107). Even if the parts are aligned and assembled in a state of being used for gaming, the gap can be formed, and when the gaming machine is used for gaming, the object can be accessed from the player side. Configured,
Proximity detection type sensors (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 including capacitance type sensors 410 to 450) are arranged at positions where it is possible to detect that the object has approached the gap. With
In addition to determining the gap as the first part, the correctness determination unit (for example, the injustice area monitoring control unit 2327a or the production instruction area monitoring control unit 2327d)
The abnormality notification means (for example, the unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327)
When it is determined by the correctness determination unit (for example, the unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327a) that there is an abnormality, it is triggered when it is detected that the object has approached the gap to the first distance. It is different from the first abnormality notification when the first abnormality notification is executed and it is detected that the object has approached the gap to a second distance shorter than the first distance. A gaming machine characterized by executing a second abnormality notification.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present aspect (5), it is detected that the object is close to the first distance with respect to the gap, when it is determined as abnormal by the correctness determination unit. The first abnormality notification is executed as an opportunity, and the first abnormality notification is triggered when it is detected that the object has approached the gap to a second distance that is shorter than the first distance. If a different second abnormality notification is executed, a warning notification is made from the previous stage of executing unauthorized access, so that the monitoring camera can be zoomed or an attendant can be dispatched based on the notification Therefore, it is possible to capture the moment when the fraud is actually performed.

The gaming machine according to the aspect (6) (for example, pachinko gaming machine, revolving gaming machine)
Proximity detection sensor
A sensor that detects a three-dimensional position of the object by a plurality of electrodes (for example, an X-axis electrode 432X and a Y-axis electrode 432Y);
Based on an acquired value (for example, frequency or voltage) obtained from at least one of the plurality of electrodes, electrodes arranged at intervals determined based on the acquired value from the plurality of electrodes Selection means (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000) for selecting as an electrode for detecting the three-dimensional position of
Based on the acquired value, the detection sensitivity of the electrode is selected to be small when the distance between the selected electrodes is narrow, and to be large when the distance between the selected electrodes is wide. A gaming machine comprising a detection sensitivity adjusting means (for example, a proximity detection type sensor control board 4000) that adjusts the detection sensitivity according to the electrodes.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present aspect (6), the proximity detection type sensor uses the sensor that detects the three-dimensional position of the object with a plurality of electrodes, and is obtained from at least one of the plurality of electrodes. A selection means for selecting, as an electrode for detecting the three-dimensional position of the object, an electrode arranged at an interval determined based on the acquired value from the plurality of electrodes, based on the acquired value; The detection sensitivity according to the selected electrode is such that the detection sensitivity of the electrode is reduced when the interval between the selected electrodes is narrow, and is increased when the interval between the selected electrodes is wide. Detection sensitivity adjustment means for adjusting the sensitivity may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate detection according to the degree of proximity of the detection object.

(Example of change)
In addition, it is possible to check the outline of access to the peripheral devices such as the adjacent CR unit and each counter (illegal act). In that case, a warning notification is issued from the gaming machine based on the check information. Or a predetermined limit on the rental request signal at the gaming machine {for example, delaying the rental time, forcibly canceling the excessive rental request, a signal for connecting the gaming machine (ready signal, ready signal, etc.) Etc. may be controlled to impose.

  Further, an operation similar to a game operation signal transmitted from the main board in the slot machine (for example, an event that a betting action is about to be performed by operating the bet button 2130) is detected by a capacitance sensor (for example, “capacitance sheet”). 450 "), and prepares a preliminary presentation based on the operation (for example, preparation or switching of the presentation executed at the end of the game) or an operation compare (a signal from the main board and the sub-control board) If there is a significant divergence, perform a warning notification (preferably notifying the player directly, but informing the game hall operator) May be.

  Furthermore, many changes from other than this embodiment are conceivable. For example, in the present embodiment, the measurement related to the distance to the adjacent object has been mainly described. However, the size of the adjacent object is measured according to the amount of the detected capacitance, and the predetermined range data is used as the predetermined range data. It is also possible to trigger the production change on the premise that the outer shape of the object is the same, or change the reference value for fraud detection.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an attachment shape of the capacitance sheet, an example in which the electrostatic sheet is basically attached to a plane parallel to the gaming machine (a vertical plane based on the gaming machine installation surface) is shown. Different capacitance sheets are pasted on a certain capacitance sheet that is affixed to the parallel surface, so that they are orthogonal to the certain capacitance sheet. It is also possible to improve the distance accuracy (three-dimensional position detection accuracy) by utilizing information from the sheet. Specifically, in addition to the information on the “capacitance sheet 420” and the “capacitance sheet 430”, the information on the “capacitance sheet 450” is added to the “capacitance sheet 420” and “static A method of correcting a measurement error due to amplification caused by the information of the “capacitance sheet 430” alone by using input information of the “capacitance sheet 450” can be considered.

  In this embodiment, the sub-main control board 2320 receives all the change data from the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 and performs the determination process. However, the sub-main control board 2320 is periodically required. Change data (for example, three-dimensional position information in which the detection range of adjacent objects is limited, such as “region 1” and “region 2”) is requested, and the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 is requested based on the request. In this case, the comparison data is held by the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 and judged (for example, “Region 1” and “Region 2”). It is also possible to determine which is closest to the object) and output the result to the sub-main control board 2320. With this configuration, the processing burden on the sub-main control board side can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the electrostatic capacity sheet is mainly used as an illegal response from the front side (player side) of the gaming machine and a production input, but from the rear side (game room equipment side) of the gaming machine. As an illegal countermeasure, a capacitance sheet may be provided on the back of the gaming machine {for example, the front frame protective cover 104b-1 (see FIG. 2)}. Also, the left and right side frames of the outer frame unit 102 (for example, the inner surfaces of the left frame rod 102a and the right frame rod 102b), the side portions of the front frame unit 104 (similarly, the inner surface of the frame), and the left and right sides of the door unit (glass door) 108. The proximity of an object may be detected by providing a capacitive sheet so as to be orthogonal to the left and right direction of the gaming machine at the bulging portion (similarly, the inner surface of the door frame 108c). When the capacitive sheet is disposed on the orthogonal plane, the two orthogonal planes face each other (for example, the inner surfaces of the left frame rod 102a and the right frame rod 102b, or both the left and right inner surfaces of the door frame 108c). ) And using the input data from both capacitance sheets provided on the two orthogonal surfaces, the detection accuracy can be increased.

<About another aspect related to a capacitive proximity sensor>
Next, a mode different from the capacitance type proximity sensor (capacitance sheet) in this embodiment and a control method in a pachinko gaming machine using the different mode will be described as a second embodiment below. I will explain.

  As mentioned above, when focusing on both the detection of the goth action using the sensor and the detection of the selection operation of the production content by the player, in both cases, the important point is the detection sensitivity of the object to be detected. It is to improve security and operability. In particular, if the object to be detected is not in contact with the sensor, but can detect that the object is close to the sensor, the detection method of the goto action that could not be detected up to now, and the operation of the production contents by the player A method etc. can be realized. Furthermore, it is possible to detect an abnormal behavior of an accessory on the game board surface, and to detect a clogged ball or the like generated in the game area. From such a point of view, in the second embodiment, instead of the contact detection type sensor, attention is paid to the proximity detection type sensor, in particular, in order to improve security, operability, and performance using a capacitance sheet. Another configuration example will be described in detail below.

<Basic operation principle of another aspect related to capacitive proximity sensor>
First, the basic operation principle of the capacitance sheet 500 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 43, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment includes a sheet-like detection electrode 510 (wire electrodes may be arranged as in the present embodiment, or the sheet itself) May be a single electrode), and also has a sheet-like shielding electrode 520 disposed on at least one surface of the detection electrode 510. In addition, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment is characterized by further having an auxiliary electrode 530 in addition to the detection electrode 510 (as shown, the auxiliary electrode surrounds the detection electrode 510. An electrode 530 may be provided). Here, since it is necessary to arrange the shielding electrode 520, the detection electrode 510, and the auxiliary electrode 530 so that they are not in electrical contact with each other, a gap is provided between the auxiliary electrode 530 and the detection electrode 510, and the detection electrode 510 and the auxiliary electrode 530 are held by a holding body (not shown) through an insulating member 540 (or gas or the like) so as not to contact the shielding electrode 520. Although not shown, the detection electrode 510, the auxiliary electrode 530, and the shielding electrode 520 are connected to various circuits including a detection circuit for detecting a change in capacitance in the detection electrode 510 and the auxiliary electrode 530. Further, it is connected to an arithmetic unit (for example, a proximity detection type sensor control board 4000) that analyzes the detected numerical values and performs various controls. Hereinafter, the operation principle of the capacitance sheet 500 having the detection electrode 510, the auxiliary electrode 530, and the shielding electrode 520 as basic configurations will be described in detail.

  First, as described above in the present embodiment, when any object (detection body) approaches the detection electrode surface of the capacitance sheet 500, a capacitance is formed between the detection electrode and the detection body. Is done. When the detection body moves in the direction perpendicular to the detection electrode surface, the capacitance between the detection body and the detection electrode 510 changes according to the distance between the two. For example, when the detection body approaches the detection electrode 510, the capacitance between the detection electrode 510 and the detection body increases, and as a result, the detection circuit or the like detects the increase in voltage. And when the electrostatic capacitance between the detection body and the detection electrode changes, by detecting the change of the electrostatic capacitance periodically by the detection circuit, in the spatially open detection region, It is possible to obtain position information related to the approach and separation between the detection electrode and the detection body. Here, it is desirable that the detection body is a conductor in a grounded state. However, for example, there is a possibility that the detection body can be detected even if it is a floating object or a non-conductor. ), It is possible to control such that the suspended matter is not recognized as a detection body.

Next, the shielding electrode 520 used for the capacitance sheet 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 44 (left figure). When the detection electrode 510 of the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 is, for example, a sheet, it has the same sensitivity on both surfaces. This is because a capacitance is formed between the detection body and the detection electrode surface regardless of whether the detection body exists on the front side or the back side of the detection electrode 510. Here, the capacitance formed between the detection electrode surface and the detection body is when the back surface of the detection electrode 510 and the detection body face each other even when the front surface of the detection electrode 510 and the detection body face each other. However, the measurement values are basically the same, and the amount of change in capacitance when the distance between the detection body and the sheet changes is the same. Therefore, since the change in the measured value can be the same when the detection body approaches the sensor from the back side of the detection electrode 510 and when the detection body approaches the sensor from the front side of the detection electrode 510, the sensor is approaching / leaving the detection body. The front and back cannot be discriminated against. As described above, in the capacitance sensor, it is impossible to determine whether the capacitance has changed on the front or back surface. Therefore, by arranging the shielding electrode 520 on one surface of the capacitance sheet 500, only the other surface functions as a sensor. More specifically, the shield electrode 520 is an electrode independent of the detection electrode 510, covers one surface of the detection electrode 510 so that only the surface to be detected is opened, and a shield voltage application circuit (for example, a proximity detection sensor). A shielding potential is applied to the shielding electrode by a driver IC in the control board 4000. The shield electrode 520 is independent of the detection electrode 510 and at the same time is given a shield potential so as to have the same voltage as the detection electrode 510. Therefore, charge is not charged or discharged between the detection electrode 510 and the shielding electrode 520, and the capacitance between the electrodes is equivalently canceled (electrostatically shielded). That is, by disposing the shielding electrode 520 on one surface of the capacitance sheet 500, the detection body facing the surface is not detected, and can function as a sensor having sensitivity only to the other surface. It becomes.
The driver IC used in the present embodiment is configured to execute voltage application control to each electrode so that the same voltage is applied to the auxiliary electrode 530 in addition to the ground detection electrode 510 and the shielding electrode 520. Has been.

Next, the auxiliary electrode 530 used in the capacitance sheet 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 44 (right diagram). As described above, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment includes the detection electrode 510 and the auxiliary electrode 530 disposed adjacent to the detection electrode 510. By configuring the electrodes in this way, the difference between the capacitance detected by the detection electrode 510 and the capacitance detected by the auxiliary electrode 530 is taken (for example, calculation is performed by the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000). Thus, directivity can be given to the detection region by the detection electrode 510. For example, when a change in capacitance is detected by the auxiliary electrode 530 at the same time that a change in capacitance is detected by the detection electrode 510, the change is detected by the auxiliary electrode 530 from the capacitance detected by the detection electrode 510. The difference obtained by subtracting the capacitance is taken. When the difference becomes positive, it can be determined that the detection object is present at a location relatively closer to the detection electrode 510 than the auxiliary electrode 530 (for example, inside the dotted line in the right diagram of FIG. 44). On the other hand, when the difference is negative, it can be determined that the detection body is present at a location relatively closer to the auxiliary electrode 530 than the detection electrode 510 (for example, outside the dotted line in the right diagram of FIG. 44). In this way, by calculating the detected capacitance with an arithmetic device (for example, proximity detection type sensor control board 4000), the detection region by the detection electrode 510 can be given directionality as a result. Yes (contrast image of the left diagram and the right diagram in FIG. 44). In addition, since it is possible to eliminate the influence of external noise such as electromagnetic waves, the use of the auxiliary electrode 530 enables detection with higher accuracy. As described above, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the present embodiment includes the auxiliary electrode 530, so that it is possible to detect with high sensitivity the presence of the detection body facing the detection electrode 510 surface. In addition, the number and arrangement | positioning location of the auxiliary electrode 530 are not limited, A some auxiliary electrode may be arrange | positioned in arbitrary places, and you may arrange | position so that a detection electrode may be enclosed. Thereafter, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment basically includes the auxiliary electrode 530, and thus has directivity in the detection region.
In this embodiment, the difference calculation between the capacitance detected by the detection electrode 510 and the capacitance detected by the auxiliary electrode 530 is performed by calculating the difference between the capacitance detected by each of the capacitances detected in the driver IC. This is performed after being converted into a voltage by a −V conversion circuit.

  As described above, the capacitive sheet 500 used in the second embodiment is a capacitive proximity sensor having a spatially open detection area and having directivity in the detection area. To do. In addition, in the unauthorized detection by the capacitance sheet 500 configured as described above, for example, since the detection body can detect a hand of a person wearing a glove, metal and plastic, an unauthorized operation using a glove or an instrument is possible. It is possible to discover actions.

  Note that the attachment position of the capacitance sheet 500 is the same as that of the capacitance sheets 410 to 450 according to the present embodiment, that is, the surface of the door frame (for example, the door frame 108a) that can be touched by the player. Back; Front or inside of a game board (eg, game board 120) detachably accommodated in a front frame member (eg, front frame unit 104); Housed in an opening of the game board (eg, game board 120) Display surface (part or all) of display device (effect display device 2140); back surface of a contact plate (for example, contact plate 107b) constituting a base constituting a ball plate member (for example, ball plate unit 107); An operation member (for example, the sub input button 300) is arranged at an opening at a position on a part of the surface (for example, the ball tray unit 107) that can be touched by the player, and the operation member (for example, the sub input button 300). Enter Button 300) is operated an opening portion which is arranged member (e.g., the rear surface of the sub-input buttons 300); may be arranged in various places, including (see Figure 4-7). In addition, it may be arranged or embedded at any location on the front surface of the gaming machine or around the effect button. Furthermore, it may be arranged on the front or rear surface of the transparent plate 106a, or may be embedded in the transparent plate 106a. Furthermore, it may be arranged at various locations inside the gaming machine. As described above, since the electrostatic capacity sheet 500 can be freely selected, it can be applied to a ball ball, an arrangement game machine, a slot machine, and the like, particularly when applied to a slot machine. Alternatively, it may be attached to the front panel of the housing.

  The electrode material applicable to the capacitance sheet 500 is not limited to metal, and various materials having conductivity such as conductive rubber can be used. Further, when the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 is attached to the surface of the transparent plate 106a or embedded in the transparent plate 106a, it is desirable to ensure the player's visibility by making the electrode a transparent electrode. Here, as a transparent electrode, for example, a conductive carrier is kneaded into a transparent material such as glass or a polymer material to impart conductivity, and a conductive thin film is formed on the surface of the transparent material. It can be formed by a technique such as embedding a metal wire in a transparent material or arranging it on the surface. In addition, various transparent electrodes are conceivable, and any material or type of the transparent electrode may be used. The capacitance sheet 500 includes a game board 120, a transparent plate 106a, a main control board 1000, a sub main control board 2320 (or a board case), and an electric board (for example, a door frame 108c) on which LEDs are mounted. In order to function as the decorative portion 108c, a capacitance sensor may be formed by directly forming a pattern on a substrate (such as a substrate on which an LED is mounted) provided inside, or used in a game machine. The plated portion (for example, a plated portion provided on the gaming machine frame) and an electrode constituting the sensor may be connected, and the plated portion may be part of the sensor electrode.

  Here, the reference value which is one of the setting conditions in the capacitance sheet 500 will be described. The electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 senses the approach of the detection body or the like by a change in capacitance measured between the detection body and the detection electrode 510. Therefore, the existence of objects other than the target object affects the measurement value, such as when a capacitance is formed between the object other than the target object (for example, a three-dimensional object that originally exists in the surroundings) and the detection electrode 510. It is desirable to eliminate such influence as much as possible. Therefore, by setting the measurement value in the environment (surrounding environment) where the detection object to be detected does not exist as a reference value, and obtaining the difference between the measurement value and the reference value, Measurement errors due to the surrounding environment can be eliminated to some extent. Various methods can be considered for setting the reference value. For example, a value measured and stored at the time of power-on of the gaming machine or within a predetermined time after the power-up may be used as the reference value.

  However, when the gaming machine power is turned on, if a gaming machine operator is present in the detection area or if there is an influence such as door opening, a desirable reference value may not be obtained. Accordingly, the reference value may be measured not only after the power is turned on but also after the power is turned on. For example, when a reference value is measured every predetermined period, and a new measurement value is judged to be a reference value more appropriate than the previous measurement value (for example, when the value falls below the minimum value of the previous measurement value) The measurement value may be updated as a new reference value. Further, an average value between the stored value of the reference value and the newly acquired minimum measurement value may be used as the new reference value. Furthermore, the average value of the latest predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) may be simply used as the reference value. A range that can be taken by the reference value is measured in advance, set as a numerical value with some margin, and may not be adopted as the reference value if the measured value exceeds the range. At this time, if the reference value already stored is outside the assumed range and the measured value continues to be taken a predetermined number of times, a preset fixed value or the like may be used. Note that the reference value used for sensing on the game board side may not be updated because the measured value on the board side may become unstable during the driving of an accessory.

  Further, as a factor of measurement error (noise) related to the surrounding environment, an influence of an electromagnetic wave or the like by a solenoid that is a driving force of the accessory can be considered. Therefore, the sensing sensitivity of the sensing electrode may be adjusted while sensing the actors, foreign objects, and the like while the accessory is being driven.

  In addition, when observing the behavior of an object with the sensor, in order to enhance the detection capability of the sensor, for example, the object is embedded with a metal or a material having a high dielectric constant, or installed on the surface. A material that easily reacts to the sensor may be applied to the accessory. For example, by incorporating a metal or the like so as to be embedded in the movable body accessory 200 (in this example, a synthetic resin member movable up and down), the behavior of the movable body accessory 200 can be easily observed by a sensor. It becomes possible to do.

<Specific Example 1 Using Another Mode Related to Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
Next, a specific example (specific example 1) when the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment as described above is applied to a gaming machine will be described below. First, as shown in FIG. 45 (left figure), the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment (specific example 1) is provided with shielding electrodes 521 and 522 on both surfaces of the detection electrode 510. Each of the electrodes 521 and 522 has a function of independently switching between effective / ineffective of the shielding effect (a specific control method will be described later). In order to provide such a function of switching the effectiveness of the shielding effect, for example, using a circuit connected to the shielding electrodes 521 and 522, the presence or absence of the shielding potential applied to the shielding electrode is electrically switched. A method of switching the effectiveness / ineffectiveness of the shielding effect of one or both shielding electrodes is conceivable. For example, by making the shielding effect of the shielding electrode 521 effective, the sensitivity of the detection electrode 510 to the side surface of the shielding electrode 521 becomes invalid, and the sensitivity of the detection electrode 510 to the side surface of the shielding electrode 522 can be made effective (the center in FIG. 45). Figure). On the other hand, by making the shielding effect of the shielding electrode 522 effective, the sensitivity of the detection electrode 510 to the side surface of the shielding electrode 522 becomes invalid, and the sensitivity of the detection electrode 510 to the side surface of the shielding electrode 521 can be made effective (right in FIG. 45). Figure). As described above, after the shielding electrodes 521 and 522 are arranged on both surfaces of the detection electrode 510, an arbitrary surface (shielding) is selected from both surfaces of the capacitance sheet by selecting a shielding electrode on the side where the shielding effect is effective. The surface on the side to which no potential is applied can be made to function as a sensor. For example, an electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 having a function of switching the validity / invalidity of the shielding effect of the shielding electrodes 521 and 522 by arranging the shielding electrodes 521 and 522 on both surfaces of the detection electrode 510 and the electrodes are made of transparent electrodes. Is considered (for example, the capacitance sheet 500 is arranged on the front surface of the transparent plate 106a in FIG. 2). In this case, the capacitance sheet 500 has a function capable of electrically switching between a sensor having sensitivity on the player side and a sensor having sensitivity on the game board surface side. Therefore, the shielding effect of the shield electrode 521 on the player side is made effective, and the behavior of the game object existing on the game board surface side and the state of the board surface are detected by performing sensing on the game board surface side, insertion of metal foreign objects, etc. Can be detected. In addition, by enabling the shielding effect of the shielding electrode 522 on the game board surface side and performing the sensing on the player side, it is possible to detect the movement of the player's hand existing on the player side, for example, The movement of the player's hand and the performance can be synchronized to further enhance the gameability. Thus, according to the capacitance sheet 500, it is possible to arbitrarily switch the sensing on the game board surface side and the sensing on the player side by one capacitance sheet.

  Here, an example of a configuration (particularly control processing) for switching between sensing on the game board surface side and sensing on the player side is referred to as Modified Example 1 from the present embodiment, and hereinafter, only the modified points from the present embodiment will be described in detail. To do. First, in the gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment, the effect display control means 2320 has shield electrode switching control means 2329a for switching the sensing surface, and the transparent plate 106a has one sheet. The capacitance sheet 500 is arranged, and the capacitance sheet 500 will be described as having shielding electrodes on both surfaces. Similarly to the present embodiment, a proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000 is connected to the sub main control board 2320, and the capacitance connected to the contact detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000 is connected. It is assumed that the potential application to the sheet 500 (particularly the shielding electrode) can be controlled.

  Next, FIG. 46 is a main flowchart on the sub-base (particularly sub-main control board 2320) side in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 8000 (Modification 1), and the purpose is to execute a shield electrode switching control process for switching the sensing surface in the capacitance sheet 500. . That is, after the execution of step 7400, the effect display control means 2320 executes a shield electrode switching control process described later, and returns to the calling source of this subroutine.

  Next, FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the shield electrode switching control process according to the subroutine of Step 8000 (Modification 1) in FIG. 46 in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, in step 8002, the shield electrode switching control unit 2329a refers to the effect general information temporary storage unit 2324 and determines whether or not it is during the player operation period. Here, the player operation period is a period during which an operation by a sensor from a player is received (for example, a movable body accessory operation instruction possible period in step 7212 of FIG. 38 or an electric decoration operation instruction in step 7220 can be performed. Period etc.). In the case of Yes in Step 8002, in Step 8004, the shield electrode switching control means 2329a turns off the shielding electrode on the player side (invalidates the shielding effect of the shielding electrode 521 on the player side) and turns on the shielding electrode on the game board side. Is sent to the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000 and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 8004, in Step 806, the shield electrode switching control means 2329a turns on the shield electrode on the player side (the shield effect of the shield electrode 521 on the player side is effective), and the shield electrode on the game board surface side. Is turned off (the shielding effect of the shielding electrode 522 on the game board surface side is invalidated) is transmitted to the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000, and the process returns to the caller of this subroutine.

  With this configuration, the sensing on the player side in the capacitance sheet 500 is performed during a period in which input by the player's sensor is received, and on the game board surface side in the capacitance sheet 500 during other periods. It is possible to switch on / off the shielding electrodes provided on both surfaces of the capacitance sheet 500 so as to perform sensing. Then, as in the present embodiment, information related to the change in capacitance in the capacitance sheet 500 is accumulated in the same buffer area in the sub-main control board 2320 (see FIG. 25), and based on the accumulated information. In the case where it is configured to be able to execute both detection of fraud and detection of the player's operation action, on / off of the shielding electrodes provided on both surfaces of the capacitance sheet 500 in accordance with the progress of the game. As a result of being able to be switched, the reliability of the information accumulated during the detection process can be improved.

<Specific Example 2 Using Another Mode Related to Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
Next, a specific example (specific example 2) when the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment as described above is applied to a gaming machine will be described below. First, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment senses a vertical movement such as the approaching / detaching of the detection body with respect to the detection electrode 510 surface, that is, a one-dimensional behavior in the detection region of the sensor. The main purpose. However, by changing the configuration and arrangement method of the capacitance sheet 500, it is possible to sense the two-dimensional and three-dimensional behavior of the detection body in the target region. As such an aspect, as an aspect for detecting the two-dimensional (three-dimensional) behavior of the detection body in the target region using the capacitance sheet 500, (Specific Example 2-1) A mode in which a plurality of shielding electrodes are arranged with respect to the detection electrode; (Specific Example 2-2) A mode in which a detection electrode having a special shape is used; (Specific Example 2-3) The detection region (detection direction) of the sensor is in a matrix form An embodiment in which a plurality of capacitance sheets are arranged so as to form a (lattice shape) is conceivable. Hereinafter, each aspect is demonstrated one by one.

<Specific Example 2-1 Using Another Mode Related to Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
First, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment (specific example 2-1) is a mode in which a plurality of capacitance sheets 500 are provided in a planar shape. As shown in FIG. 48 (left figure), the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment (specific example 2-1) includes a plurality of shielding electrodes 523 to 526 so as to cover one detection electrode 510. It is possible to perform sensing for a partial detection area by switching the operation selectively for one or more of the plurality of shielding electrodes that are arranged side by side (switching the shielding effect between valid and invalid). It is comprised so that it may become. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (right figure), when the shielding effect of the shielding electrode 524 is invalidated and the shielding effect of the other shielding electrodes 523, 525, and 526 is validated, the detection electrode 510 surface to the shielding electrode 524 surface The detection area of the sensor is expanded only in the vertical direction to (the shielding electrode 524 having no shielding effect is made invisible for simplicity). Therefore, in the situation where the shielding effect of only the shielding electrode 524 is invalidated, when a change in capacitance is detected in the detection electrode 510, it can be determined that the detection body exists in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the shielding electrode 524.

  As described above, in a sensor using a plurality of shield electrodes, it is determined whether or not a detection body exists in a direction perpendicular to the corresponding detection electrode surface by switching the shielding effect of the shield electrodes partially between valid and invalid. It will be possible. Furthermore, by setting the speed and order of on / off switching in the shielding electrode in advance, it is possible to detect the movement of the detection body in the vertical and horizontal directions by specifying the location where the sensor reacts, and to detect the capacitance of the detection body By measuring the change in the measured value of the sheet, it is possible to track the movement in the front-rear direction (approach and separation). When the capacitance sheets themselves are arranged in a plurality of planes, it is necessary to align the reference values between the plurality of capacitance sheets due to individual differences in the detection electrodes, etc., and processing of detected information Can be cumbersome. However, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment (specific example 2-1) includes only one detection electrode and a plurality of shielding electrodes, so that a part of information processing between the electrodes is performed. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the circuit configuration and the like. Note that the number of shielding electrodes that can be arranged on one detection electrode is not particularly limited, and by increasing the number of shielding electrodes, the selectivity of the detection region and the tracking with respect to the movement of the detection body can be increased. it can. Further, when the plurality of shielding electrodes are arranged so as to cover the detection electrode surface, the shielding electrodes may be provided so as to partially overlap each other.

  Here, an example of a configuration (particularly control processing) for switching the detection region by arranging a plurality of shield electrodes (shield electrodes) for one detection electrode is a second modification from the present embodiment, and is described below. Only the changes from this embodiment will be described in detail. First, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 2 from the present embodiment, the effect display control means 2320 has a detection area switching control means 2329b for switching the sensing area, and the liquid crystal peripheral portion of the transparent plate 106a An electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 is arranged, and the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 has a shield electrode (shield electrode) in front of the region 1, the region 2, the region 3, and the region 4 (see FIG. 29). It is explained as a thing. Similarly to the present embodiment, the sub-main control board 2320 is connected with a proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000, and the capacitance connected with the proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000. It is assumed that the potential application to the sheet 500 (particularly the shielding electrode) can be controlled.

  Next, FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the object approach monitoring process in the effect instruction area according to the subroutine of step 5500 in FIG. 24 in the second modification from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 5502 (Modification 2) to Step 5508 (Modification 2), and the purpose is to switch the detection area and sense, so that the electric decoration part and the movable body accessory It is to improve the accuracy of determining which part the object has approached. That is, in Step 5502 (Modification 2), the detection area switching control unit 2329b turns off the shield electrodes of the area 1 and the area 2 (movable body accessory part), and turns on the shield of the area 3 and the area 4 (lighting part). Then, a command for executing sensing is transmitted to the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000. Next, in Step 5504 (Modification 2), the detection area switching control unit 2329b refers to the proximity object position information reception unit 2326, confirms the trace information sent from the controller, and trace information (game board) buffer 2326b. (It becomes a detection value of the movable body accessory part).

  Next, in Step 5506 (Modification 2), the detection area switching control unit 2329b turns off the shield electrodes of the area 3 and the area 4 (lighting part), and shields the area 1 and the area 2 (movable body accessory part). Turn on and send a command to execute sensing to the proximity detection type sensor control board 4000. Next, in Step 5508 (Modification 2), the detection area switching control unit 2329b refers to the proximity object position information reception unit 2326, confirms the trace information sent from the controller, and trace information (game board) buffer 2326b. (It becomes the detected value of the illumination part).

  With this configuration, it is possible to switch between detection of the region 1 and the region 2 (movable body accessory part), and the region 3 and the region 4 (lighting part) with a single detection electrode. It becomes. Then, as in this embodiment, information related to the change in capacitance in the capacitance sheet 500 is accumulated in the same buffer area in the sub-main control board 2320 (in this example, the trace information (game board) buffer 2326b), when configured to be able to determine the approach of an object to a different detection area based on the accumulated information, as a result of being able to switch on / off the shielding electrode for each detection area, the detection process The reliability of the information accumulated at the time can be improved.

<Specific Example 2-2 Using Another Aspect Related to Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
Next, the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment (specific example 2-2) is an example of a shape in which the shape of the capacitance sheet 500 is not a square shape, and in particular, the detection electrode 510 has a triangular shape. In this case, the electrostatic capacity sheet 500 can be provided with followability to the moving body. As shown in FIG. 50, in the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment (specific example 2-2), the detection electrode 510 has a substantially right triangle shape, and the bottom of the triangular detection electrode 510 is the target. Consider a capacitance sheet 500 that is sufficiently long with respect to the width of the sensing body to be detected and whose short side (height) of the triangle shape is sufficiently short with respect to the longitudinal width of the target sensing body. In FIG. 50, with respect to the capacitance sensor, the horizontal direction (left-right direction) is the x-axis direction, the horizontal direction (up-down direction) is the y-axis direction, and the vertical direction (front-back direction) is the z-axis direction. . That is, since the bottom side of the detection electrode 510 is sufficiently large with respect to the detection body (for example, a player's hand), it is difficult for the detection body to go out of the detection area during sensing, and the short side of the detection electrode 510 Since (height) is sufficiently short with respect to the detection body, the detection body is configured not to be detected during sensing even when the detection body moves in the vertical direction with respect to the detection electrode. . Here, assuming that the detection body moves in the x-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode 510 surface, the capacitance measured by the capacitance sensor is from the detection body facing the detection electrode to the detection electrode. And changes according to the projected shadow area. More specifically, since the detection electrode 510 has a substantially right triangle shape, when the detection body moves in the x-axis direction, the area of the shadow projected from the detection body to the detection electrode 510 changes (right in FIG. 50). The measured value (capacitance) changes. In addition, the measured value (capacitance) also changes when the detection body moves in the z-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode 510 surface. As described above, in the detection electrode 510 having a triangular shape, the capacitance changes when the detection body moves in the z-axis direction and in the x-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode surface. .

Here, as shown in FIG. 51, two detection electrodes 511 (detection electrode A) and 512 (detection electrode B) having a substantially right triangle shape are used as the detection electrodes so that their long sides (slanted sides) are adjacent to each other. Assuming the aspect installed in, the measurement values (capacitance) measured by the detection electrodes 511 and 512 are n ₁ and n ₂ . In this aspect (for example, FIG. 51), as in FIG. 50, the horizontal direction (left-right direction) is the x-axis direction, the horizontal direction (up-down direction) is the y-axis direction, and the vertical direction ( The (front-rear direction) is the z-axis direction. As described above, since n ₁ and n ₂ change when the detection body moves in the x-axis direction and when it moves in the z-axis direction, as described above, even if only n ₁ and n ₂ are considered. It is difficult to follow the detection body. Therefore, the total value of the measurement values of the detection electrodes 511 and 512, that is, n ₁ + n ₂ and the contribution of the measurement value of the detection electrode 511 in n ₁ + n ₂ , that is, n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) are considered.

First, consider n ₁ + n ₂ when the detection body moves in the x-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode surface. When the shape of the shadow projected on the electrode 511 and the shape of the shadow projected on the detection electrode 512 from the detection body are combined, a rectangular shape having a substantially constant shape is obtained at any location in the x-axis direction (see FIG. 51 right figure). Therefore, when the detection body moves in the x-axis direction with respect to the surfaces of the triangular detection electrodes 511 and 512, n ₁ and n ₂ change, but n ₁ + n ₂ becomes constant to some extent. Next, consider n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) when the detection body moves in the x-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode surface. As described above, since n ₁ + n ₂ is constant to some extent, and the detection body and the detection electrode are equidistant, n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) changes according to n ₁ . That is, n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) changes in accordance with the movement distance of the detection body in the x-axis direction (area projected from the detection body onto the detection electrode 511). As described above, when the detection body moves in the x-axis direction, n ₁ + n ₂ becomes constant to some extent, but {n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ )} changes in accordance with the movement distance in the x-axis direction (Table 1). Therefore, it is possible to detect the movement of the detection body in the x-axis direction from the ratio {n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ )} of the measurement values of the two detection electrodes 511 and 512.

Next, consider n ₁ + n ₂ when the detector moves in the z-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode surface. In the detection electrodes 511 and 512, n ₁ and n ₂ change independently according to the approach / detachment of the detection body. That is, n ₁ + n ₂ also changes in accordance with the movement of the detection body in the z-axis direction. Further, consider n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) when the detection body moves in the z-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode surface. When the detection body moves in the z-axis direction with respect to the surfaces of the detection electrodes 511 and 512, the shadow areas projected from the detection body to the detection electrodes 511 and 512, respectively, do not change. Further, the distance between the detection body and the detection electrodes 511 and 512 changes equally. Therefore, n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) is constant to some extent with respect to the movement of the detection body in the z-axis direction. As described above, when the detection body moves in the z-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode surface, n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) is constant to some extent, but n ₁ + n ₂ is adjusted according to the movement distance in the z-axis direction. Change (see Table 2). Therefore, it is possible to detect the movement of the detection body in the z-axis direction from the total value (n ₁ + n ₂ ) of the measurement values of the two detection electrodes 511 and 512.

By the above, with respect to the plane of the sensing electrodes 511 and 512, the detection body, _n 1 _/ If you move in the x-axis direction _(n 1 + _{n 2)} is, if you move in the z-axis direction _n 1 + _{n 2} However, they change independently. Therefore, for example, even when the detection body moves in the x-axis direction while moving away from the detection electrode, the movement in the x-axis direction is determined by considering n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ), and n ₁ + n Considering ₂ , the movement of the detection body in the z-axis direction can be determined. That is, by using two detection electrodes having a substantially right triangle shape, it is possible to follow the movement of the detection body in the z-axis direction and the movement in the x-axis direction.

  Thus, from the measurement value obtained by two detection electrodes having a substantially right triangle shape, the movement in the z-axis direction from the detection electrode surface and the movement of the detection body in the x-axis direction (horizontal one axis direction) can be followed. . Because of the two sensing electrodes and simple internal calculation, it has follow-up to the movement of the detection body in the x-axis direction and z-axis direction. Unlike the case where it is provided, a complicated circuit is not required. That is, according to the electrostatic capacitance sheet using the triangular detection electrode, the movement of the detection body and the detection of the position can be realized simply and inexpensively. In this aspect, it is possible to suitably detect a detection body that moves in the horizontal uniaxial direction (for example, the x-axis direction) with respect to the detection electrode surface. Therefore, it is possible to suitably detect movement through an object that slides sideways, movement of a player's hand in the horizontal direction, and the like guided by a guide using a liquid crystal screen or the like. Other shapes of such detection electrodes may be triangular on one side and rectangular on the other, or two triangular shapes may be arranged in a diamond shape.

  Here, an example of a configuration (particularly a control process) for detecting an input in the vertical direction using a pair of detection electrodes having a substantially right triangle shape will be referred to as a third modification from the present embodiment. Only the changes from are described in detail. First, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 3 from the present embodiment, the upper and lower sides of the transparent plate 106a are aligned with the decorative design rows (left, middle, and right) so that the upper and lower sides are long sides. The description will be made on the assumption that the two sets of detection electrodes each having a substantially triangular shape are arranged in three rows so that an input in the vertical direction can be detected. Similarly to the present embodiment, the sub-main control board 2320 is connected with a proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000, and the capacitance connected with the proximity detection type sensor control board (controller) 4000. It is assumed that the information related to the capacitance from the sheet 500 (in particular, each detection electrode in which three sets of two detection electrodes are arranged) can be individually received.

  First, FIG. 52 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of Step 6800 in FIG. 24 in Modification 3 from the present embodiment. First, the changes from the present embodiment are for Step 6810 (Modification 3), Step 6842 (Modification 3), Step 6844 (Modification 3), Step 6846 (Modification 3) and Step 6848 (Modification 3). The purpose is to be able to change and stop the symbol variation speed of the symbol sequence where the object (especially the player's hand) is closest when an input in the vertical direction is detected by the sensor. is there. That is, in Step 6810 (Variation 3), the decoration symbol display control means 2322 changes the decoration symbol on the effect display means 2310 (particularly, the decoration symbol display area 2311) with the variation speed of the decoration symbol being “medium speed”. The process proceeds to step 6820.

Also, in Step 6842 (Variation 3), the decorative symbol display control means 2322 refers to the trace information (liquid crystal) buffer 2326c, and moves upward (from the bottom) in the symbol row where the object is closest. It is determined whether or not an input in the opposite direction) is detected. In the case of Yes in Step 6842 (Variation 3), in Step 6844 (Variation 3), the decorative symbol display control means 2322 temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbol in the symbol row where the object is closest, and the process proceeds to Step 6850. . On the other hand, in Step 6846 (Variation 3), the decorative symbol display control means 2322 refers to the trace information (liquid crystal) buffer 2326c, and on the symbol row where the object is closest, from top to bottom (the symbol variation direction). ) Is detected. In the case of Yes in Step 6848 (Variation 3), in Step 6848 (Variation 3), the decorative symbol display control means 2322 changes the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol in the symbol row where the object is closest to “high speed”, Control goes to step 6850. Note that if the answer is No in Step 6846 (Modification 3), the process proceeds to Step 6850. Here, it is determined whether or not “input from the bottom to the top direction (opposite direction of the symbol variation) has been detected” or “whether or not the input from the top to the bottom direction (the symbol variation direction) has been detected” is determined. In this case, it is possible to determine according to the above-described change degree of n ₁ / (n ₁ + n ₂ ) (see Table 1). Is supplemented that it can be realized by making a determination according to the degree of change of (n ₁ + n ₂ ) described above (see Table 2).

  With this configuration, when the player inputs from the bottom upward (in the opposite direction to the symbol variation direction), an effect is performed to stop the decorative symbol that is varying, while When the direction (design variation direction) is input, the design variation speed can be changed to “high speed”. In addition, this example is an example to the last, and is not limited to this. For example, when the symbol change speed is changed to “high speed” by a player's sensor input, an image of smoke from the changing symbol is displayed, and the color of the smoke image It may be configured to suggest the expectation degree of the big hit of the change, and the change rate of the design has been changed to “high speed”, and it will be developed into a reach production, or an effect by an accessory, electrical decoration, or sound. It may be configured to execute.

  Next, another embodiment using a capacitance sheet using a triangular detection electrode will be described. The detecting body position determining means and the like in this aspect are basically the same as the above-mentioned triangular detecting body position determining means and the like, and will be omitted. Further, in this embodiment, as in FIG. 50, the horizontal direction (left-right direction) is the x-axis direction, the horizontal direction (up-down direction) is the y-axis direction, and the vertical direction (front-back direction) is the same as the capacitance sensor. The z-axis direction is assumed. As described above, a capacitance sheet using two detection electrodes having a substantially right triangle shape has followability in the z-axis direction and the x-axis direction (one horizontal axis direction) with respect to the detection electrode surface. Here, a capacitance sheet that mainly detects movement in the y-axis direction by directing the long axis in the y-axis direction, and a static sheet that mainly detects movement in the x-axis direction by directing the long axis in the x-axis direction. Consider a form in which a capacitance sheet is overlaid. In this case, the two sets of sensors can independently perform sensing in the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction with respect to the detection electrode surface, and each has sensitivity in the z-axis direction. Therefore, by using two sets of capacitance sheets using two detection electrodes having a substantially right triangle shape, it is possible to follow a three-dimensional moving body.

  In this aspect, since two sets of electrostatic capacitance sheets using two triangular electrodes are overlapped, there are places where the detection electrodes overlap. In order to prevent a decrease in detection accuracy due to overlapping of the detection electrodes, as shown in FIG. 53, circuit switching means that divides the detection electrodes into a plurality of locations and connects each location to a circuit having a switch. A mode in which is provided can be considered. In this case, by turning on the switch as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 53, it functions as a detection electrode pair having a substantially triangular shape having followability in the y-axis direction and the z-axis direction. Similarly, by connecting a circuit as shown in the right diagram of FIG. 53, it functions as a detection electrode pair having a substantially triangular shape having followability in the x-axis direction and the z-axis direction. Thus, by having the circuit switching means, it is possible to perform sensing that has both the followability in the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction, and further the followability in the z-axis direction, without the presence of overlapping portions of the detection electrodes. Become.

<Specific Example 2-3 Using Another Mode Related to Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
Next, as shown in FIG. 54, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment (specific example 2-3) has a directivity (substantially straight) in the detection region due to the presence of the auxiliary electrode 530. This is a mode in which a plurality of capacitance sheets are arranged on the door frame 108c or the like so that the detection area of the sensor exists in a matrix (lattice) along the transparent plate 106a. In this case, even when the capacitance sheet 500 is not provided on the surface of the transparent plate 106a, it is possible to detect the behavior when the detection body existing on the surface of the transparent plate 106a moves in the horizontal direction with respect to the surface of the transparent plate 106a. The point to do is characteristic. More specifically, a plurality of electrostatic discharges are provided at equal intervals on one of the left side and the upper side of the door frame 108c so that the game board surface (transparent plate 106a surface) and the capacitance sheet 500 surface are substantially perpendicular to each other. The capacity sheet 500 is configured to be installed (the left diagram in FIG. 54). With this arrangement, the detection area of the capacitance sheet 500 can be present in a matrix in the front space of the gaming machine (near the surface of the transparent plate 106a) (right diagram in FIG. 54). Here, the capacitance sheet 500 may be provided on the surface of the door frame 108c, or may be embedded in the door frame 108c. Thus, by forming a matrix-like detection area in the vicinity of the game board surface (transparent plate 106a surface), the detection body existing in the detection area is in the horizontal direction with respect to the game board surface and the detection electrode of the capacitance sheet. When moving in the vertical direction such as approaching or leaving the surface, the measured value of the capacitance sheet changes. In addition, when the detection body does not exist within the detection area, or when the detection body has not moved in the vertical direction such as approaching / separating from the detection electrode surface of the capacitance sheet, the capacitance sheet is measured. The value does not change. That is, by periodically obtaining the measurement values of each capacitance sheet 500, it becomes possible to follow the movement of the player's hand in the horizontal direction with respect to the game board surface (transparent plate 106a surface). .

  Here, depending on the position and shape of the detection body (particularly the player's hand), a plurality of adjacent detection electrodes may react. In such a case, when there is a solid reaction of multiple points, the coordinate or the barycentric coordinate with the maximum measured value is selected. If the number of reaction points is the same in the case of a distant positional relationship, the total sum of measured values is compared, a larger sensitivity block is selected, and the coordinate of the maximum measured value or the barycentric coordinate in the selected block Select. If the number of reaction points is the same in the case of a distant positional relationship, the maximum value of the measured values is compared, and a larger coordinate of the measured value is selected. When the number of reaction points is different in the case of a distant positional relationship, a block having a large number of reaction points is selected, and the coordinate of the maximum measurement value or the barycentric coordinate is selected from the selected blocks. It is conceivable to select the barycentric coordinates by such a method. However, when configured in this way, the sensitivity of the capacitance sensor decreases as the distance between the detection body and the detection electrode increases, so the detection sensitivity differs at coordinates close to the coordinates far from the capacitance sensor, When determining the center-of-gravity coordinates by comparing the measured values, it is difficult to obtain the accurate center-of-gravity coordinates. Therefore, as a means for solving such a problem, a table of correction values to be added according to the distance {for example, a large correction value is added to a measurement value at a position far from the sensor (a position at which the measurement value becomes small)}. It is preferable that the center of gravity coordinates of the detected object are determined with reference to the table.

  In addition, this example is an example to the last, and it is not limited to this, The capacitance sheet 500 is not the left one side row and the upper one side row of the door frame 108c, but the left and right one side row and the upper and lower one side row. It may be installed in any place, and as shown in FIG. 55 (left figure), it may be installed alternately on both left and right sides and alternately on both upper and lower sides. In addition, FIG. 55 (right diagram) shows a schematic diagram of how the detection area expands in this mode. Here, as described above, the sensitivity of the electrostatic capacity sensor decreases as the distance between the detection body and the detection electrode increases. Therefore, when the sensor is arranged only on the left side and the lower side as shown in FIG. 54, a part of one side away from the installation location of the sensor as shown in the part surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. This causes a problem that the detection sensitivity becomes weak. Therefore, consider the case where the capacitance sheets 500 are installed on both sides using the same number of sheets as when the capacitance sheets 500 are arranged on one side. In this case, it becomes easy to detect in the vicinity of the capacitance sheet 500 wherever the detection body is present on the surface of the transparent plate 106a, and the measurement sensitivity can be increased with a limited number of capacitance sheets. I can do it. In order to make it possible to detect a wide range with a small number of sensors, it is preferable that the detection area of the capacitance sheet 500 is installed so as not to overlap the detection area of the sensor located on the opposite side.

  In addition, when the detection body moves from the proximity state to the separation state with respect to the detection electrode surface, the electrostatic capacity sheet 500 has less followability to the detection body than the movement from the separation state to the proximity state. Therefore, if the sensor is first detected at a location where the sensor sensitivity is strong (substantially close) and moved to a location where the sensor sensitivity is weak (substantially detached), the sensor sensitivity will be reduced. The detection body can be tracked even in weak places. For example, when the LCD graphic scrolls from left to right, there are many effects that move the symbol from right to left and group notices from right to left. It is expected to operate from right to left. Therefore, in this case, by providing a sensor on the right side of the gaming machine that is the starting point for the movement of the player's hand, the followability to the movement of the player's hand is improved. In addition, for example, in gaming machines such as ball balls that have entrances arranged below the board surface, it is easy to detect fraudulent activity by placing a sensor at the bottom. In addition, it is preferable to arrange an effect device having a game property that requires high detection frequency and high detection accuracy in the vicinity of the sensor.

  In this aspect, since the capacitance sheet 500 only needs to be installed on the door frame 108c, the capacitance sheet 500 does not necessarily have a sheet shape, and may be a three-dimensional shape having a certain thickness. Is possible. In addition, the detection area of the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 does not expand in a simple beam shape, but becomes a detection area that is swollen to some extent. Therefore, even when the detection area of the capacitance sheet 500 is arranged along the transparent plate 106a, it is possible to follow the movement of the player at a position slightly away from the transparent plate 106a. Further, by tilting the capacitance sheet 500 so that the angle formed by the surface of the capacitance sheet 500 and the transparent plate 106a is widened with respect to the player side, the detection area of the capacitance sheet 500 becomes the player side. Will have an angle to. In that case, it is possible to detect a player's movement or the like in a region further away from the transparent plate 106a.

  In this embodiment, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 is not provided so that the matrix-like detection area exists on the entire board surface, but the detection area is provided so that the detection area exists only in a necessary place in a matrix form. A capacity sheet 500 may be provided. For example, a place where a player moves his / her hand (for example, around an actor or a liquid crystal screen for production), or a place considered to be effective in preventing fraud (for example, around a prize opening, an electric accessory or a gate) ) May exist only in the detection area.

  Further, as in this embodiment, by providing the capacitance sheet 500 on the surface of the transparent plate 106a, for example, together with the capacitance sheet 500 installed on the door frame 108c, more detailed position information can be detected. Become. In this case, the movement of the detection body moving in the horizontal direction on the surface of the transparent plate 106a is measured by the capacitance sheet provided on the door frame 108c, and further, by the capacitance sheet 500 provided on the surface of the transparent plate 106a, By measuring the movement of the detection body that moves in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the transparent plate 106a, it is possible to follow the three-dimensional behavior of the detection body.

  Note that with a capacitive sheet having a follow-up property to the behavior of the detection object, for example, if the detection object is measured for a long time at a place where the player does not perform normal operation, the player may perform some unauthorized operation. It can also be judged that there is a high possibility of going. In that case, you may alert | report by various alerting | reporting means. As a method for judging such fraud, a pattern sample of measurement values detected by fraud (data relating to how the fraudster moves) is prepared in advance, and measurement values similar to the pattern are detected. It can be considered that fraudulent acts are being carried out if In addition, as means for notifying a player of an illegal act, notification by voice, electrical decoration, or the like can be considered. You may be notified by voice or lighting that clearly warns you of abnormalities, or voice (for example, specific fluctuation sound or hit sound) or lighting (for example, fluctuation) that is difficult for the player to notice. You may alert | report by a lamp pattern, a hit lamp pattern), etc.

  When using a capacitive sheet having follow-up to the behavior of the sensing object as a production detection means, the movement of the player's hand, etc., is detected by the sensor, and various presentations are performed at the detected locations. Etc. For example, when the place where the hand is held is an electric decoration part, an effect by local electric decoration may be performed. When the place where the hand is held is the liquid crystal part, an effect synchronized with the video may be performed. When the place where the hand is held is a movable part, an effect synchronized with the movable object may be performed. In the case where the place where the hand is held is the handle portion, it is possible that the game by the player has been started and a pre-game effect, a guidance notification, or the like may be performed. Furthermore, when any detection object is detected by any of the sensors, it may be determined that a player has appeared before the gaming machine, and the power saving mode may be canceled.

<Specific Example 3 Using Another Mode Related to Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
Next, a specific example (specific example 3) when the capacitance sheet 500 according to the second embodiment as described above is applied to a gaming machine will be described below. First, conventionally, a gap between the casings (frame bodies) of the gaming machine is pierced, a foreign object is inserted, and the sensor group (for example, the first ball detection device 2211 or the first prize detection device 2121) is attached to the player. Sensors that generate signals for determining profit margins, sensors for detecting fraud such as magnetic sensors and vibration sensors, etc.) It has been difficult to detect fraud completely, such as detecting abnormalities in the counter value of the sensor group, or detecting by a detection device for fraud prevention. Therefore, a fraud detection system using the capacitance sheet 500 is conceivable as a new fraud detection sensor with high sensitivity.

  First, as shown in FIG. 56, a conductive member 600 is arranged in a casing of the gaming machine (in this example, the frame of the outer frame unit 102 in the pachinko gaming machine), and the conductive member 600 and the capacitance sheet 500 are arranged. For example, the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 is installed on the front outer periphery of the housing (in this example, on the outer periphery of the door unit 108 in the pachinko gaming machine and inside the decorative portion 108c) so as to face each other. Here, a gap between the conductive member 600 and the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 is interposed between the casing which is a target for prying or inserting foreign matter. Therefore, in the case of such a configuration, when the opening is performed in the gap existing between the capacitance sheet 500 and the conductive member 600, the distance between the capacitance sheet 500 and the opposing conductive member 600. Changes, the capacitance changes, and the detection sensitivity for pruning can be improved (see the center diagram in FIG. 57). Furthermore, when any foreign matter is inserted into a gap existing between the capacitive sheet 500 and the conductive member 600, the foreign matter is interposed between the capacitive sheet 500 and the opposing conductive member 600. As a result, the capacitance changes and the detection sensitivity of foreign object insertion can be improved (see the right figure in FIG. 57).

  The capacitance sheet may be composed of one electrode so that the outer periphery of the gaming machine is one week. Further, the electrode may be subdivided so that the detection region forms a plurality of areas. In this case, it is possible to specify the location where the abnormality is detected for each divided area. . The capacitance sheet 500 senses a change in the distance between the capacitance sheet surface and the detection body. Therefore, when the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 and the detection body (conductive member 600) are supported by the same support body, when a foreign object is inserted between the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 and the conductive member 600, electrostatic capacitance is detected. A similar strain may be formed in both the capacitance sheet 500 and the conductive member 600. In that case, there is a possibility that the counterfeit distance between the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 and the conductive member 600 does not change and it is difficult to detect fraud. Therefore, it is supplemented that the capacitance sheet 500 and the conductive member 600 need to be supported by different supports in order to accurately detect fraud. In addition, for pachinko gaming machines, ball games, arrangement gaming machines, etc., if a gaming ball is interposed in the sensing direction of the sensing electrode, the gaming ball may be detected as a detection object and misidentified as an illegal act. There is. Therefore, it is conceivable to provide the shielding electrode 520 on the detection electrode 510 surface of the capacitance sheet 500 on the side not facing the conductive member 600. For example, the capacitance sheet 500 and the conductive member 600 are provided so that the ball path of the game ball does not face the sensing side of the detection electrode 510 (for example, the ball path exists on the side where the shielding electrode is provided). Is preferred. In this case, since the game ball does not affect the change in the capacitance of the capacitance sheet 500, it is possible to detect fraudulent acts with high sensitivity. For example, in an ECO gaming machine, when the night monitoring function is activated, not only the door opening at night is monitored, but also the detection of fraud with higher sensitivity can be detected by combining the opening detection using the sensor. It becomes possible. Note that when sensing is performed continuously for a long time, power consumption is expected to increase, but power consumption can be suppressed by performing intermittent activation such as sensing once every few seconds.

  In the capacitance sheet 500 according to the present embodiment, when the detection body is in a substantially close state, the change value of the capacitance with respect to the change value of the distance becomes large, and thus the sensitivity to the change of the distance becomes high. Furthermore, since the electrostatic capacitance sheet 500 also reacts with metal, plastic, etc., it is easy to react to an improper act using an instrument. In this aspect, the detection body (conductive member 600) facing the capacitance sheet 500 is relatively static, and the detection electrode 510 and the detection body are close to each other. Therefore, it is possible to perform sensing with high sensitivity to a small distortion of the casing (change in the distance between the conductive member and the detection electrode due to the distortion) and the presence of foreign matter. That is, in the case of the fraud detection method using the capacitance sheet 500, the initial position of the conductive member 600 and the detection electrode 510, the reference value of the measurement value, the measurement sensitivity, and the like are adjusted in accordance with the surrounding environment, so It becomes possible to accurately detect distortions and insertion of foreign objects, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is strong against fraud.

<Additional Example 1 for Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
In the present embodiment and the second embodiment, the input by the capacitance sheet is used in the operation related to the game. For example, when the setting of the gaming machine is changed, the input by the capacitance sheet is used. May be. Therefore, an example of such a configuration is referred to as a fourth modification from the present embodiment, and only changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, in the gaming machine according to Modification 4 from the present embodiment, the effect display control means 2320 has setting mode control means 2329d for controlling the setting change of the gaming machine.

  Next, FIG. 58 is a main flowchart on the sub-board (particularly sub-main control board 2320) side in the fourth modification from the present embodiment. First, the change from this embodiment is about Step 4000 (Modification 4) and Step 4100 (Modification 4), and the purpose is when the power is turned on by a predetermined operation when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. In other words, the configuration mode control process described later can be executed. In other words, after the execution of step 5002, in step 4000 (transition 4), the presentation display control means 2320 determines whether the current power-on is a power-on by a predetermined operation (for example, power-on with an input operation of the sub input button 300). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 4000 (Modification 4), in Step 4100 (Modification 4), the effect display device 2320 executes a setting mode control process described later, and proceeds to Step 5004. On the other hand, also in the case of No in Step 4000 (Modification 4), the process proceeds to Step 5004.

  Next, FIG. 59 is a flowchart of the setting mode control process according to the subroutine of Step 4100 (Modification 4) in FIG. 58 in Modification 4 from the present embodiment. First, in step 4102, the setting mode control means 2329 d displays on the effect display device 2140 a screen for confirming whether or not to change the setting of the gaming machine by sensor input (the predetermined position of the sensor may be notified). To do. Next, in step 4104, the setting mode control means 2329d refers to the proximity object position information receiving means 2326, and within a predetermined time, the electrostatic capacitance provided on the predetermined position of the sensor (for example, the back surface of the sub input button 300). It is determined whether or not there is an input to the sheet 450). In the case of Yes in step 4104, in step 4106, the setting mode control means 2329d shifts to the setting mode and displays a screen for confirming the setting item on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 4108, the setting mode control unit 2329d refers to the proximity object position information receiving unit 2326, and any sensor unit {in this example, the capacitance sheet 430 provided on the display surface of the effect display device 2140). (Hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “capacitance sensor (liquid crystal part)”), a capacitance sheet provided in the vicinity of the speaker 114 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “capacitance sensor (speaker part)”) Then, it is determined whether information on a capacitance sheet provided in the vicinity of the game effect lamp 190 (hereinafter, also referred to as “capacitance sensor (electric decoration unit)”) is input.

  Next, when it is determined in step 4108 that information has been input by the capacitance sensor (liquid crystal unit), in step 4110, the setting mode control unit 2329d sets the brightness setting method of the liquid crystal unit on the effect display device 2140. To display. Here, for example, when the operator holds his / her hand over the liquid crystal unit of the sensor, the display of the setting method displays “Set brightness. Adjust the brightness.” In addition, brightness data (an index indicating brightness) is displayed on the screen according to the distance between the capacitance sensor (liquid crystal unit) and an object (especially assuming the hand of the operator). Release the button to complete the setting. ” Next, in step 4112, the setting mode control unit 2329 d refers to the trace information (liquid crystal) buffer 2326 c and updates the brightness setting according to the sensor value. Next, in step 4114, the setting mode control unit 2329d refers to the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 and moves to a predetermined position of the sensor (for example, the capacitance sheet 450 provided on the back surface of the sub input button 300). It is determined whether or not there is no input. In the case of Yes in step 4114, in step 4140, the setting mode control unit 2329d displays a setting completion screen corresponding to each setting mode on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 4142, the setting mode control means 2329d displays a screen for confirming whether or not to continue the setting on the effect display device, and proceeds to step 4104. In the case of No in step 4114, the process proceeds to step 4112.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 4108 that information has been input on the capacitance sheet (lower part), in step 4120, the setting mode control means 2329 d displays the speaker volume setting method on the effect display device 2140. Next, in step 4122, the setting mode control means 2329d refers to the trace information (lower part) buffer 2326d and updates the volume setting in accordance with the sensor value. Next, in step 4124, the setting mode control unit 2329d refers to the proximity object position information receiving unit 2326 and determines whether or not there is no input to the predetermined position of the sensor. If Yes in step 4124, the process proceeds to step 4140. If NO in step 4124, the process proceeds to step 4122.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 4108 that information on the capacitance sheet (frame portion) has been input, in step 4130, the setting mode control means 2329d displays the light quantity setting method of the illumination lamp on the effect display device 2140. To do. Next, in step 4132, the setting mode control unit 2329 d refers to the trace information (frame part) buffer 2326 a and updates the setting of the light amount of the illumination lamp according to the sensor value. Next, in step 4134, the setting mode control unit 2329d refers to the proximity object position information reception unit 2326 and determines whether or not there is no input to the predetermined position of the sensor. If Yes in step 4134, the process proceeds to step 4140. If No in step 4134, the process proceeds to step 4132.

  On the other hand, if the operation has not been performed for a certain time in step 4108, in step 4150, the setting mode control means 2329d ends the setting mode and returns to the caller of this subroutine. Even in the case of No in step 4104, the process proceeds to step 4150 to end the setting mode and return to the caller of this subroutine.

  With the configuration as described above, in the fourth modification from the present embodiment, the sensor input is used when the power is turned on by a predetermined operation (for example, the power is turned on with the input operation of the sub input button 300). Thus, it is possible to change the setting of the gaming machine, and even when there are a large number of setting items and setting places, it is possible to eliminate the need for an additional input button for setting changes and complicated operations. Note that this example is merely an example, and the operation method and setting items are not limited thereto. For example, the sub-input button 300 or the like of the gaming machine may be operated in combination, or the operator may select a setting change by button input and a setting change by sensor input. It is also preferable that the setting value is displayed on the screen while the setting is being changed, and the operation is performed while performing the test (for example, if the volume is being set, the gaming machine Play the sound you want to use, and set the volume while reflecting the value of the volume setting in the playback of the sound). The data setting sensor includes a sensor that specifies an item to be set (setting specifying sensor), a sensor that is used to change a setting value (data setting sensor), and whether the setting is valid or invalid. It is possible to freely set sensors having various functions such as sensors for performing other settings (sensors for sensor setting). Moreover, although the detection body by a sensor shall be an operator's hand, it is not limited to this, For example, you may prepare a separate detection body (for example, conductor rod etc.) separately.

  Depending on the properties of the detection body itself and the surrounding environment, even if the distance between the detection electrode of the capacitance sheet and the detection body is the same, the measurement value by the sensor may be different each time. Whether or not the detection object is detected is associated with a certain degree of intermittent setting (for example, ON / OFF switching), it can be easily determined by providing a certain threshold value. However, when the approaching state of the sensing object is linked to a somewhat continuous setting (for example, a setting in which the volume is gradually changed), the measured value is used as it is (or with some correction). It can be difficult to associate. Therefore, in the setting by the sensor, the operator can set the most disengaged state and the closest approach state, and the set value can be set continuously within the range.

<Additional Example 2 for Capacitive Proximity Sensor>
In addition, since the electrostatic capacitance sheet used in this embodiment has a directional detection region, it is considered that smooth operation is possible even in various settings. Here, another embodiment capable of effectively functioning the sensing function using the capacitive sheet found in the present embodiment will be shown. In this embodiment, the presence or absence of the capacitive sheet It is supplemented that there is no limitation.

  First, as a means of game production, a pachinko game machine incorporating a blower device has been proposed that can provide a sense of unity with the production screen by sending wind toward the player. However, for example, when an effect that blows wind on a liquid crystal screen is performed, if wind is sent directly to a player from a fan installed in a gaming machine frame or the like, wind from the angle at which the blower is installed Therefore, the wind blown from the liquid crystal screen to the player cannot be expressed, and a sense of unity with the production is unlikely to occur. For this reason, there is a demand for a blower that feels as if wind is blowing directly from the liquid crystal screen toward the player, but it is difficult to provide the blower directly on the liquid crystal screen. In the technology according to Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-243777, it is possible to send the wind forward from the location where the wind collides by colliding so that the wind of the blower arranged on the left and right faces each other. Therefore, there is disclosed a blower that can make an illusion that the wind drifts from the space in front of the subject who does not have the blower, instead of directly applying the wind from the blower to the subject. . However, when the air blower according to Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-243777 is applied to a gaming machine, the fan shape and output are limited, so the actual air volume is insufficient, and the effect as production is very weak. There are challenges.

  First, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60, the blower 700 is attached to the gaming machine frame (in this example, the door frame 108c) as in the prior art. Here, each blowing device 700 includes a fan, but is not limited to blowing by a fan, and may be any blowing means such as blowing by an ion wind using plasma discharge. Further, the blower device 700 may be installed so as to be attached to the door frame 108c or the casing (frame) as a separate piece of equipment, or installed so as to be built in a portion raised on the player side of the door frame 108c. Also good.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 61 (left figure), the blowing devices 700 and 700 are arranged such that the blowing side intersects on the surface of the pachinko gaming machine (for example, the surface of the transparent plate 106a). In addition, an inclination is provided on the gaming machine side. When installed in this way, the airflows blown from the blowers 700 and 700 collide and progress at the center in the left-right direction on the surface of the pachinko gaming machine (for example, the surface of the transparent plate 106a) if the left and right airflows are the same. In addition to changing the direction to the player's side, an air current that collides and bounces back on the transparent plate 106a also acts to greatly blow the player.

  In addition, as long as the air blower 700 which concerns on this form is installed so that the wind which generate | occur | produces with the several air blower 700 may collide toward the surface (for example, surface of the transparent plate 106a) of a pachinko game machine, installation location There is no limitation on the number of installations. For example, two air blowers 700 are installed on the top and bottom instead of the left and right two (FIG. 61 right diagram), two air blowers are installed on the upper left and upper right (FIG. 62 left diagram), lower left and right Two air blowers may be installed below (right diagram in FIG. 62). Furthermore, in addition to the mode consisting of only two air blowers, the air blowers can be installed on the top, bottom, left, and right using four air blowers (the left figure in FIG. 63), the upper left, the lower left, the upper right, and the lower right. A blower may be installed (the right diagram in FIG. 63), and the blower may be provided so that the wind from each blower collides toward the surface of the gaming machine (for example, the surface of the transparent plate 106a). In addition, when four air blowers are used, since the air volume toward a player further increases, the production effect will be enhanced. In addition, as shown in FIG. 60, when a pachinko gaming machine in which the height positions are the same and the blower devices 700 and 700 are set on the left and right sides of the gaming machine is installed in the game hall, the pachinko A wind blow can be performed in anticipation of a range from the neck to the head of a player seated on a chair in front of the gaming machine. In addition, as shown in FIG. 62 (left figure), the blower 700 is installed on the upper left and upper right of the door frame 108c, and the central part in the left-right direction with the blowing side of the blower 700 facing downward and the gaming machine side. By letting it collide with, it is possible to express a downward wind blowing toward the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (right figure), the blower 700 is installed at the lower left and lower right of the door frame 108c, and the central part in the left-right direction is directed toward the upper side and the gaming machine side of the blower 700. By making it collide with, it is possible to express the upward wind that blows out toward the player. Thus, the direction of the wind blown toward the player can be changed variously by adjusting the installation location of the blower and the blowing direction.

  Further, in this embodiment, various timings and amounts of air can be set for the player to perceive the blowing of the wind by controlling the driving timing and the rotational speed of the fan of the blower 700. For example, it is possible to change the rotational speed of the fans in the air blowers 700 and 700 and change the position of the airflow blown to the player due to the difference in the wind speed of the airflow. For example, when the air volume on the left side when viewed from the front is smaller than the air volume on the right side, the point of wind collision, that is, the position where the air is blown forward, can be moved to the left side (the left diagram in FIG. 64). Conversely, when the air volume on the right side when viewed from the front is smaller than the air volume on the left side, the point of wind collision, that is, the position where the air is blown forward, can be moved to the right side (right diagram in FIG. 64). Further, by gradually changing the air volume, it is possible to realize an effect in which the wind is moving from the left direction to the right direction of the player or from the right direction to the left direction. Similarly, in the mode in which the blower 700 is installed above and below the gaming machine (see the right figure in FIG. 61), the wind is in the vertical direction in the mode in which the blower 700 is installed in four directions (see FIG. 63). An effect such as moving can be performed only by adjusting the air volume for each blower. In this case, it is advantageous in terms of control if a stepping motor is used as a drive source for the blower 700.

  In the present embodiment, the airflow blown from the blower 700 is configured to collide in front of the player. However, the blowing direction of the blower 700 is directed toward the player without causing a collision. May be performed. That is, the air blower 700 may be installed so as to be directly blown by the player. Furthermore, the blower 700 has a function (for example, a swing function) that can be arbitrarily adjusted, such as directing the blowing side to the gaming machine side or directly to the player side according to the production. Also good. In that case, it is possible to adjust the position and intensity of the wind ejected toward the player side by changing the angle of the blower and the air volume from the blower.

  The timing and amount of air perceived by the blower 700 can be determined by a combination with other effects. By synchronizing the effect of the gaming machine {liquid crystal image (effect screen), music (BGM), etc.} with the effect of the wind, it is possible to further enhance the game. At this time, the fan feels as if the wind is blowing from the direction of the liquid crystal screen rather than directing the player to the player, so that an effect with a high sense of immersion and presence can be achieved. In this way, it is possible to bring about an effect of blowing a large amount of wind toward the player.

  In addition, as an application of the air blower 700, only one of the air blowers 700 is operated to make it difficult to sense the air current unless the player pays more attention than usual or puts out a hand. Is also possible.

  Here, it is considered that the approximate appearance of the player can be grasped by providing the capacitance sheet 500 shown in the present embodiment on the front surface of the gaming machine and sensing the player side. Therefore, by predicting the player's specific head location and the center of the face from the measurement results of the sensor, and controlling the angle and air volume of the blower, it is as if the large air volume from the game board surface toward the player's face It may be possible to produce as if the wind is being blown out. As a result, it is possible to greatly increase game play. Note that the sensing function is not based on the capacitance sheet seen in the present embodiment, but is sensed by an image such as an infrared sensor, a camera, or a video, for example, and player information (the presence or absence of the player or the player's face). (Position etc.) may be determined.

  <Other aspects related to the capacitive proximity sensor> In the following description, only pachinko gaming machines have been described, but the same applies to a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Is possible.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (the front view is on the left side and the exploded view is on the right side), the “capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal) 430 is attached by attaching the“ capacitance sheet 500 ”on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 400. ”, And when an effect instruction act is performed by a player's physical action (for example, gesture gesture, pointing action, etc.), the effect moving image may be changed based on the effect instruction action. it can. Further, when the effect moving image can be displayed on the reel window 110, the “electrostatic capacity sheet 500” is attached to the rear surface (player viewpoint) of the reel window 110 in the same manner. It can be configured to function in the same manner as the capacitive sensor (liquid crystal) 430, and when the effect instruction act by the player's body movement is performed, the effect moving image is changed based on the effect instruction action.

  When the bet button 2130 is configured to function as the “sub input button 300” or when the “sub input button 300” is provided as an operation member near the bet button 2130, the operation member is installed. By attaching the “capacitance sheet 500” on the back side of the surface, it functions in the same manner as the “capacitance type sensor (button) 450”, and when an object is in the vicinity of the operation member arrangement region, It can be configured to determine that an operation action by the player is about to be performed.

  In addition, when the upper panel 310 is provided with a member corresponding to the “game effect (electric decoration) lamp 190” or the “movable body accessory 200” and is configured to operate in conjunction with the production moving image. Is similar to the “capacitance type sensor (game board) 420” by attaching the “capacitance sheet 500” on the back side of the installation surface of the operation member (particularly “area 1” which is an instruction area) (Function related to “Area 4”), and when an object is in the vicinity of the indicated area, it can be determined that an instruction act by the player is being performed.

  Then, the “capacitance sheet 500” is attached on the rear surface (player viewpoint) of the lower panel 300 and functions in the same manner as the “capacitance type sensor (lower part) 440”. It can be configured that it is determined that there is a high possibility that fraud is being performed when an object is continuously in the vicinity of the fraud area for a predetermined period.

  Further, the blower 700 is incorporated in the left and right game effect (electric decoration) lamps 800 (the left part is omitted in FIG. 41), or protrudes forward and attached, or is attached to an appropriate position such as a lower panel or an upper panel. Thus, the effect by the blower 700 can be similarly realized. As described above, the different modes are described in the above-described “rotating game machine 1” <mechanism for enabling visual recognition of game state>, <mechanism for enabling input of game media>, and <reel unit. It is a person skilled in the art to derive the same action as described in <Regarding another aspect of the capacitive proximity sensor> by appropriately applying to <Mechanism for operation> or <Other mechanism>. It's easy for them.

102 Outer frame unit, 104 Front frame unit 106 Transparent plate unit, 108 Door unit 107 Ball tray unit, 110 Upper ball tray 112 Lower ball tray, 116 Launch handle 114 Speaker, 122 Outer rail 124 Inner rail, 120 Game board 120a Game area , 192 Center decoration 142 Out port, 200 Movable body accessory 4000 Proximity detection type sensor control board (controller)
410 capacitance type sensor (frame part), 420 capacitance type sensor (game board)
430 Capacitance type sensor (liquid crystal), 440 Capacitance type sensor (lower part)
450 Capacitance type sensor (button), 432 Electrode layer 432X X-axis electrode, 432Y Y-axis electrode 1000 Main controller, 1100 Game control means 1110 Entry determination means, 1111 First main game start entrance entry determination means 1112 2 main game start entrance entrance judging means, 1113 auxiliary game entrance entrance entering judgment means 1120 random number acquisition judgment execution means, 1121 first main game random number acquisition judgment execution means 1122 second main game random number acquisition judgment execution means, 1123 auxiliary Game random number acquisition determination execution means 1130 Holding control means, 1131 First main game symbol holding means 1131a First main game symbol holding information temporary storage means, 1132 Second main game symbol holding means 1132a Second main game symbol holding information temporary storage means 1133 Auxiliary game symbol hold means 1133a Auxiliary game symbol hold information temporary storage means, 1135 Lottery means 1135a Special game transition determination means, 1135b Win / fail lottery table 1135b-1 First main game pass / fail lottery table, 1135b-3 Second main game pass / fail lottery table 1140 Symbol content determination means, 1141 First main game content determination Means 1141a First main game content determination lottery table, 1422 Second main game content determination means 1142a Second main game content determination lottery table, 1143 Auxiliary game content determination means 1143a Auxiliary game content determination lottery table, 1150 Display control means 1151 First main game symbol control means, 1151a First main game symbol variation time management means 1151a-1 First main game symbol variation management timer, 1152 Second main game symbol control means 1152a Second main game symbol variation time management means 1152a-1 Second main game symbol variation management timer 1 54 Main game symbol hold release control means, 1153 Auxiliary game symbol control means 1153a Auxiliary game symbol change time management means, 1153a-1 Auxiliary game symbol change management timer 1160 Electric accessory opening / closing control means, 1161 Condition determination means 1162 Release timer, 1170 Special game control means 1171 Condition determination means, 1172 Special game content determination means 1172a Special game content reference table, 1173 Special game execution means 1174 Special game time management means, 1174a Special game timer 1180 Specific game control means, 1181 End of special game Condition determining means 1181a Time-count counter, 1190 gaming state temporary storage means 1191 first main gaming state temporary storage means, 1191a first flag temporary storage means 1191b first main gaming symbol information temporary storage means, 1192 second main gaming state one Storage unit 1192a Second flag temporary storage unit, 1192b Second main game symbol information temporary storage unit 1193 Auxiliary game state temporary storage unit, 1193a Auxiliary game related information temporary storage unit 1193b Auxiliary game symbol information temporary storage unit, 1194 Special game related information Temporary storage means 1300 Information transmission control means, 1400 Prize ball payout determination means 2000 Game peripheral device 2210 First main game start port, 2211 First ball detection device 2130 First main game symbol display device, 2131 First main game symbol display Part 2132 first main game symbol hold display unit, 2110 second main game start port 2111 second entrance detection device, 2112 electric accessory 2230 second main game symbol display unit, 2231 second main game symbol display unit 2232 second Main game symbol hold display unit, 2120 first big prize opening 2121 first prize detection device, 122 1st electric winning combination 2220 2nd big prize opening, 2221 2nd winning detection device 2222 2nd electric winning combination, 2410 auxiliary game entrance ball opening 2411 entrance detection device, 2420 auxiliary game symbol display device 2421 auxiliary game symbol display section , 2422 Auxiliary game symbol hold display unit 2320 Production display control means (sub-main control board), 2321 Display information reception means 2321a Main side information temporary storage means, 2322 Decoration symbol display control means 2322a Assembly display content determination means, 2322a-1 Drawing variation content determination lottery table 2322c Drawing display related information temporary storage means 2323 Drawing hold information display control means, 2323a Drawing hold information temporary storage means 2323a-1 Drawing hold counter, 2324 Production general information temporary storage means 2325 Production operation control means, 2325a Production operation content determination Stage 2325a-1 Production action content determination lottery table 2326 Proximity object position information receiving means, 2326a Trace information (frame part) buffer 2326b Trace information (game board) buffer, 2326c Trace information (liquid crystal) buffer 2326d Trace information (lower part) buffer 2326e Trace information (button) buffer 2327 Object approach monitoring control means, 2327a Unauthorized area monitoring control means 2327b Game member arrangement area monitoring control means, 2327b-1 Abnormality detection trace pattern reference table 2327c Operation member arrangement area monitoring control Means, 2327d effect indication area monitoring control means 2327f monitoring related information temporary storage means, 2328 proximity instruction operation control means 2328a game guidance information display control means, 2328b power saving mode switching control means 2328 c Equipment change operation control means, 2328d Movable object operation control means 2328e Electric decoration operation control means, 2328f Game state notification operation control means 2329a Shield electrode switching control means, 2329b Detection area switching control means 2329d Setting mode control means, 2310 Production display means (sub-sub control board)
2311 Decorative design display area, 2312a First hold display section 2312b Second hold display section, 3000 Prize ball payout control device 300 Sub input button, 500 Capacitance sensor (capacitance sheet)
510-512 detection electrode, 520-526 Shielding electrode 530 Auxiliary electrode, 540 Insulating member 600 Conductive member, 700 Blower

Claims (2)

The inside and outside of the gaming machine are partitioned and formed by a shielding plate having a see-through part that can penetrate the inside of the gaming machine, and the player operates the operating part provided in front of the gaming machine so that the inside of the gaming machine In gaming machines that can be played,
A film-like sensor provided in a predetermined part of the gaming machine, wherein the capacitance change of the capacitance formed by the film-like sensor and an object adjacent on the surface side of the film-like sensor, or A proximity detection type sensor capable of detecting a change in capacitance of a capacitance formed by a film-like sensor and an object adjacent on the back side of the film-like sensor;
A film-like electrode provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection sensor, and when a predetermined potential is applied to any of the film-like electrodes provided on the front surface side and the back surface side, In the proximity detection type sensor on the applied side, a shield electrode configured not to cause the capacitance change;
A shield electrode enabling means capable of switching which of the shield electrodes provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection sensor to apply the predetermined potential;
A proximity object information input unit for inputting information related to the capacitance change from the proximity detection type sensor;
A means for detecting the approach of the object based on information input from the proximity object information input unit, and a potential is applied to the shield electrode provided on the back side of the proximity detection sensor by the shield electrode enabling means. The proximity detection type sensor is determined to be approaching an object from the outside of the gaming machine, while the shield electrode enabling means uses a shield electrode provided on the surface side of the proximity detection type sensor. A gaming machine comprising: a proximity object detection unit that determines that the proximity detection type sensor is approaching an object from the inside of the gaming machine under a situation where a potential is applied. It has a game board and a transparent plate provided opposite to the game board, and is configured to be playable by a game ball rolling in a game space that is a space formed by the game board and the transparent plate. In the gaming machine
Capacitance formed by a film-like sensor provided on the player side with respect to the game space, and the film-like sensor and an object close to the surface side of the film-like sensor, that is, the player side A proximity detection type sensor capable of detecting the capacitance change of the capacitance, or the capacitance change of the capacitance formed by the film-like sensor and the object on the back side of the film-like sensor, that is, the game board side,
A film-like electrode provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection sensor, and when a predetermined potential is applied to any of the film-like electrodes provided on the front surface side and the back surface side, In the proximity detection type sensor on the applied side, a shield electrode configured not to cause the capacitance change;
A shield electrode enabling means capable of switching which of the shield electrodes provided on the front surface side and the back surface side of the proximity detection sensor to apply the predetermined potential;
A proximity object information input unit for inputting information related to the capacitance change from the proximity detection type sensor;
A means for detecting the approach of the object based on information input from the proximity object information input unit, and a potential is applied to the shield electrode provided on the back side of the proximity detection sensor by the shield electrode enabling means. The proximity detection type sensor is determined to be an object approaching from the player side, while the shield electrode enabling means determines the potential at the shield electrode provided on the surface side of the proximity detection type sensor. And a proximity object detection means for determining that the object is approaching from the game board side with respect to the proximity detection type sensor.