JP2014171813A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accessory that carries out performance without a driving source, in order to enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a winning area where game balls flowing down a game area can enter a winning; and a ball flow-down passage where the game balls having entered into the winning area flow down. The game machine further comprises: a game ball rolling area that is connected to the ball flow-down passage, and visibly rolls the game balls flown down the ball flow-down passage; a discharge flow passage configured to discharge the game balls flown down from the game ball rolling area toward the outside of the game machine; and a movable piece that can move by the weight of the game ball flown down from the game ball rolling area to the discharge flow passage. The movable piece is interlocked with the accessory.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game using a game medium such as a game ball.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine having a movable accessory is known. Specifically, the thing which operates a decoration movable accessory by a drive mechanism is described (patent document 1).

JP 2011-245163 A

  However, in the case of the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a problem in that the installation space for the drive mechanism for operating the accessory is required and the cost of the drive mechanism.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention has an object to provide an accessory that produces an effect without providing a drive source, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In a typical form of the present invention, in the gaming machine comprising a winning area where a game ball flowing down the gaming area can win, and a ball flow path for flowing down the gaming ball winning in the winning area, the ball A game ball rolling area that is connected to the flow path and rolls the game ball that has flowed down the ball flow path in a visible manner, and the game ball that has flowed down from the game ball rolling area is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine. And a movable piece that can be moved by the load of the game ball that flows down from the gaming ball rolling region to the discharge channel, and the movable piece is interlocked with an accessory.

  Note that the “winning area” is, for example, the first big prize port of the first special variable prize device, the second big prize port of the second special variable prize device, the second start prize port, or the general prize port. Other winning prizes may be acceptable. The “game ball rolling area” is, for example, provided below the opening (window) of the center case. “Accessories” are, for example, moved up and down.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide an accessory that produces an effect without providing a drive source, and the fun of the game is improved.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a perspective view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a front view showing a discharge ball production unit (discharge ball production device) with which the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention is provided. The case where a movable member exists in an initial position (normal position, 1st position) is shown. It is a front view showing a discharge ball production unit (discharge ball production device) with which the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention is provided. The case where a movable member exists in a movement position (an operation position, a 2nd position) is shown. It is a front view (front view) which shows the discharge ball production | presentation unit in the state which removed the movable accessory unit. It is a rear view (rear view) which shows the discharge ball production | presentation unit in the state which removed the movable accessory unit. (A) It is a perspective view of the movable accessory unit in a normal state. (B) It is a front view (front view) of the movable accessory unit in a normal state. (A) It is a perspective view of the movable accessory unit in an operation state. (B) It is a front view (front view) of the movable accessory unit in the operating state. (A) It is a perspective view from the front of a game ball rolling member. (B) It is a front view (front view) of a game ball rolling member. (A) It is a perspective view from the back of a game ball rolling member. (B) It is a rear view (back view) of a game ball rolling member. (A) It is a perspective view from the front of a rolling member main body. (B) It is a front view (front view) of a rolling member main body. (A) It is a perspective view from the back of a rolling member main body. (B) It is a rear view (back view) of a rolling member main body. It is a figure explaining a mode that a game ball falls from a rolling surface in a rolling member main part. (A) shows a perspective view from the rear, and (B) shows a rear view (back view). It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the raising / lowering member (object) when a game ball falls from a rolling surface in a rolling member main body. (A) shows a perspective view, and (B) shows a rear view (rear view). It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process (1st main process) performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) of the production | presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process (2nd main process) performed by the microcomputer (2ndCPU) for video control of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (effect example 1) of the effect performed using a movable member and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure which shows another example (production example 2) of the effect performed using a movable member and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure which shows another example (production example 3) of the effect performed using a movable member and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure which shows another example (production example 4) of the effect performed using a movable member and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reference table which the game control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment refers. It is a front view (front view) which shows the discharge ball production | presentation unit which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the embodiment, the left and right refer to the direction viewed from the game board (the direction seen from the player), and the front and rear refers to the front of the game board on the player side and the back side of the game board. It is the rear.

(First embodiment)
[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 that is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that a right side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame (game frame) 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 14) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 15) configured by LEDs (light emitting diodes: light sources) or the like is accommodated inside the decoration member 7, and the light emission state of the decoration member 7 is controlled by controlling the frame decoration device 21. Can be adjusted.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 15) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive, for example, rotationally drive the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 15).

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A gaming state notification LED 12 for notifying abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the movable illumination 9 disposed on the left side. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state notification LED 12 lights up or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 14) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch.

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / close state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 14), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 14).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher (not shown) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  A fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 (handle) for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  In response to the operation of the operation unit 15 by the player, the ball launching device plays a game with a first launch mode in which a game ball is launched with a first launch rate and a second launch rate different from the first launch rate. It is possible to launch in the second launch mode in which a sphere is launched. For example, the first firing mode is one of left-handed and right-handed, and the second firing mode is the other of left-handed and right-handed. Left-handed and right-handed are modes in which game balls flow down on the left and right sides of the game area 31 (see FIG. 2), respectively.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. A selection button 29 is arranged next to the effect button 17. When the player operates the effect button 17, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device (decorative display device, variable display means) 35 (see FIG. 2). In the normal gaming state, the effect pattern (effect mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure fluctuation display game (a general figure game, a specific fluctuation display game). Shall be pointed to.

  The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific game state is, for example, a probability variation game state (high probability state, probability variation state) with a high probability that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit, a function for shortening the fluctuation time, and the special figure fluctuation display game There are a short time gaming state (short time state), a big hit gaming state (special gaming state), etc. that can improve the number of executions per unit time. Probability game state and short-time game state may occur in duplicate. Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a low probability state corresponding to the high probability state. In the probability changing gaming state other than the latent probability changing state, and in the short-time gaming state, the below-mentioned ordinary power support can be executed.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, a ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball, and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown). Are arranged. Further, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19.

[Game board configuration]
2 and 3 are a front view and a perspective view, respectively, of the game board 30 with a center case (front component) 34 attached thereto.

  The game board 30 is provided with a metal guide rail 32a and a conductive resin partition member 32b on the surface of a rectangular game board 32 (game board main body) made of plastic or the like, thereby providing a substantially circular game area. 31 is partitioned. The game board 32 is, for example, a transparent member that can be seen through the back. A game board main body is configured by the game board 32, the guide rail 32 a that partitions the game area 31, and the partition member 32 b.

  In the game area 31, a center case (front component) 34 having an opening (display window) 34a is disposed. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 34 is formed in the game board 32, and the center case 34 is fitted into the opening from the front.

  On the back side of the game board 30 is provided an effect device unit (back surface component) (not shown) composed of various effect devices, and on the back side of the effect device unit, there is a variable display device 35 as a variable display device. And an effect control device 700 (FIG. 15) for controlling the effects and the like displayed on the variable display device 35.

  The variation display device 35 (display device) includes a display unit 35a (display area) capable of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game (decoration display game) that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information. An opening portion 34a (display window portion) of the center case 34 is provided corresponding to the display portion 35a of the variable display device 35. The display portion 35a of the variable display device 35 is provided via the opening portion 34a of the center case 34. Visible.

  The display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and is based on the progress of the game, such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols) and a character that produces a variable display game on the display screen. An image can be displayed. The variable display device 35 sets a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three variable display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side, or three variable display areas on the upper side, the center, and the lower side) on the display unit 35a to display the variable display. In the game, an independent image can be displayed in each display area. Note that the variable display device 35 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  The game area 31 on the right side of the center case 34 is provided with a normal figure start gate 36 that establishes a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game start condition when a game ball passes. In the game board 30 of FIG. 2, the game ball can pass through the normal symbol start gate 36 when the player hits the game ball on the right side of the game area 31 to the right. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the usual figure start gate 36, the usual figure variation display game is executed.

  Three general winning holes 40 are arranged in the game area 31 on the lower left side of the center case 34, and one general winning opening 40 is arranged in the game area 31 on the lower right side of the center case 34.

  The game area 31 below the center case 34 is provided with a first start winning opening (first start winning area, first start opening) 37 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. In the game area 31 on the lower right side of the center case 34 and below the usual start gate 36, a second start winning opening (second start winning area, second start opening) 38 is provided. The second start winning opening 38 includes an attacker-type opening / closing member 38a (opening / closing door) that rotates in a direction in which the upper end side tilts to the near side and converts the game ball into a state where the game ball easily flows. Furthermore, another second start winning opening (second start winning area) 39 is provided in the upper left part of the center case 34. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 or the two second start winning openings 38, 39, a special symbol (special figure) variable display game is executed. In the game board 30 shown in FIG. 2, the game ball can easily win the first start winning opening 37 and the second start winning opening 39 when left-handed, and the game ball can win the second start winning opening 38 when hitting right. Become.

  The opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is normally kept in a closed state (a winning regulation state that is disadvantageous for the player). When the opening / closing member 38a is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 38. Unlike the second start winning opening 38, the second start winning opening 39 does not have an opening / closing member 38a and can always be awarded.

  The opening / closing member 38a is opened via the general electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 14) and the game ball flows into the second start winning prize opening 38 when the result of the normal figure change display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode. It is changed (converted) into an open state that is easy to play (a winning easy state advantageous to the player).

  The starting condition for starting the special figure changing display game is that a game ball wins at the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38, 39. The winning openings 38 and 39 form a variable starting winning device that generates the starting condition. The first start winning port 37 and the second start winning ports 38 and 39 can be adjusted with the obstacle nails.

  The opening / closing member 38a is controlled by a game control device 600 described later. The game control device 600 increases the occurrence frequency of the easy winning state (open state) to the second start winning opening 38 or the easy winning state (open state) in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state compared to the normal gaming state. ) To support long-distance power generation. The state in which the ordinary power support is executed is called the ordinary power support state.

  In the game area 31 on the upper right of the first start winning opening 37, the first winning opening (winning area) is opened by rotating the upper end side in the direction of falling to the near side by the large winning opening solenoid 28a (see FIG. 14). The first special variable winning device 41 having an opening / closing door 41a in the form of an attacker is provided. The first special variable winning device 41 converts the state of the first big prize opening from a closed state (blocking state unfavorable to the player) to an open state (special game state advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure display game. In addition, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the first big prize opening as the winning area. Note that a plurality of right count switches 605a to 605m (see FIG. 14) are provided as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first prize winning opening.

  Further, in the game area 31 in the upper left of the center case 34, the second big prize opening (winning area) is opened by the big prize opening solenoid 28b (see FIG. 14) being rotated in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. A second special variable winning device 42 having an attacker-type opening / closing door 42a is provided. Similar to the first special variable winning device 41, the second special variable winning device 42 is in an open state (from a closed state unfavorable to the player) from a state in which the second big winning opening is closed according to the result of the special figure display game. (Special gaming state advantageous to the player), and by making it easy for the game ball to flow into the second big prize opening as the winning area, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player It has become. Note that a left count switch 606 (see FIG. 14) is disposed in the second grand prize opening as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special prize opening.

  The general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning ports 38, 39, the first big winning port of the first special variable winning device 41, and the second big winning port of the second special variable winning device 42 When the game ball wins, the payout control device 640 discharges the number of prize balls according to the type of the winning winning opening from the payout unit 642 to the upper plate 11a. In general, the number of winning balls (for example, 15) when winning the grand prize opening is the largest, followed by the general winning opening 40 (for example, 10) and the start winning opening (for example, 3), but the first big The number of winning balls at the winning opening and the second major winning opening or the number of winning balls at the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be different.

  The game area 31 below the first start winning opening 37 is provided with an out opening 43 for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like.

  The center case 34 is provided with the stage portion 101 positioned below the opening 34a. The stage unit 101 is located on the upper side of the first start winning opening 37 and in front of the variable display device 35 (player side). The game ball from the game area 31 flows into the stage portion 101 through a predetermined flow path (warp flow path). In the left part of the center case 34, an inlet 103 to a predetermined flow path (warp flow path) is provided.

  The stage unit 101 is configured to allow the game ball to roll so that the game ball can easily flow down to the upper part of the first start winning opening 37. The stage unit 101 includes a rolling surface 101 a on which a game ball flowing in from the game area 31 rolls, and a central recess 101 b that allows the game ball to fall from the rolling surface 101 a directly above the first start winning prize opening 37. The rolling surface 101a is generally recessed in a concave shape, but is slightly raised at the center, and a central recess 101b is provided near the center of the rise. The game ball rolls on the rolling surface 101a to the left and right and falls from the central recess 101b or falls from the left and right recesses 101c and 101d provided on the rolling surface 101a. Most of the game balls that have fallen from the central recess 101 b pass through the game area 31 and enter the first start winning opening 37.

  The game ball rolling member 120 is a member provided behind the stage unit 101 (on the side opposite to the player side) and in front of the variable display device 35. A game ball discharged from the first special variation winning device 41 through the ball flow downstream 150 (see FIG. 4A), and the ball flow downstream 160 from the second starting winning prize port 39 or the second special variation winning device 42 (see FIG. 4A). The game balls discharged through the game ball flow into the game ball rolling member 120 and roll in a rolling path (game ball rolling region) 122 formed inside the game ball rolling member 120. The rolling passage 122 is formed in the upper part of the game ball rolling member 120. The rolling passage 122 is not hidden (not shielded) from the front by the stage unit 101, and the upper part (upper side) and the front part (front side) of the game ball rolling member 120 are transparent to the cover part 123. Therefore, the game ball rolling in the rolling passage 122 is visible from the front, and the interest of the game is enhanced. As described above, the rolling passage 122 functions as a ball display unit that allows a player to view a game ball.

  The movable accessory unit 130 is a unit that is provided in front of the ball flow down path 160 from the second special variation winning device 42 and substantially rearward of the second start winning port 39. The movable accessory unit 130 includes a movable member (movable accessory) 132 in the shape of a doll and a rail-shaped guide member 133 for moving the movable member 132. The game ball from the second start winning opening 39 is also discharged to the ball flow down passage 160 and flows into the rolling passage 122 of the game ball rolling member 120, and at this time, the movable piece 131 in which the game ball is coupled to the movable member 132. The movable member 132 moves along the guide member 133 by pushing. Although the opening 34a (display window) of the center case 34 is substantially rectangular, the movable member 132 is disposed on the side of the short side (here, the left side) of the opening 34a at the initial position.

  A large 7-segment display 300 is provided on the top of the game board 30. The display 300 has a light source such as an LED lamp. For example, the display device 300 is a set type in which the probability variation jackpot of the special figure variation display game is set a predetermined number of times (the probability variation entry rate to the probability variation gaming state after the big hit of the special figure variation display game is 100%. In the case where the probability variation rush rate becomes 0% after occurrence of the predetermined number of probability variation gaming states), the remaining number of probability variation big hits is displayed, but other information may be displayed. In addition to displaying information, the display device 300 can also produce effects by changing the mode of light emission in various ways.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 31 and in the lower right part of the game board 32, a collective display for executing a special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 fluctuation display game) and a general figure fluctuation display game A device 50 is provided. The collective display device 50 includes display units 51 to 60 that display information such as the current gaming state.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special figure 2 display) 52, a general figure fluctuation display section (general figure display) 53 for a common figure fluctuation display game, and a memory display section for notifying the start (hold) memory number of each fluctuation display game (special figure) 1 hold display part 54, special figure 2 hold display part 55, universal figure hold display part 56).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when the big hit occurs, and the first game state display unit (first game state indicator) 57 for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, and when the short time state occurs. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58 for notifying the occurrence of a short-time state, and a third game for displaying that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. A state display unit (third gaming state indicator, probability state display unit) 59, a round display unit 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing the first special variation winning device 41 and the second special variation winning device 42) Is provided.

  Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1, the details of the general map variation display game and the special diagram variation display game will be described.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game is played by launching a game ball from the ball launch unit toward the game area 31. The launched game balls flow down the game area 31 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, etc. arranged in various places in the game area 31, and the general winning opening 40, the first start winning opening 37, the second The winning prize opening 38, 39, the first special variable prize winning device 41 or the second special variable prize winning device 42 is won, or it flows into the out port 43 provided at the lowermost part of the game area 31 and is discharged from the game area 31. . When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, 39, the first special variable winning device 41 or the second special variable winning device 42, the winning winning port The number of prize balls according to the type is discharged to the upper plate 11a through the payout unit 642.

  The normal start gate 36 is provided with a gate switch 603 (see FIG. 14) for detecting a game ball that has passed the normal start gate 36. When the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603, and the usual figure variation display game is executed.

  A state in which the normal map variable display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map variable display game has already been played and the normal map variable display game has not been completed, When the 2 start winning opening 38 is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes the normal start gate 36, the stored number is added (+1) if the normal start memory number is less than the upper limit number.

  In the normal map start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit error of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored, and when this hit determination random number value coincides with the determination value, the normal map change display is performed. A specific result mode (specific result) is derived by winning the game.

  The universal map display game is executed by a universal map display 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information varies by blinking this LED. Display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED.

  When the common figure random number extracted when passing through the common figure start gate 36 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure display unit 53 stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, when the general-purpose solenoid 27 (see FIG. 14) is driven, the open / close member 38a is converted to an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the game ball to the second start winning prize port 38 is converted. Is acceptable.

  The first starting port switch 601 (see FIG. 14) and the second starting port switches 602a and 602b (see FIG. 14) are used for winning the game ball at the first starting winning port 37 and winning at the second starting winning ports 38 and 39. ) Is detected. A game ball won in the first start winning port 37 is detected as a start winning ball in the special figure 1 variable display game, and is stored with a predetermined upper limit, and a game won in the second start winning ports 38 and 39. The ball is detected as a start winning ball in the special figure 2 variable display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit.

  When detecting the starting winning ball of the special figure variation display game, the big hit random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted. These random numbers become game information related to the execution of the variable display game, and are respectively specified as special figure start winning memories (start memories) in a special figure hold memory area (a part of RAM) of the game control device 600 (start memory holding means). The number of times (for example, a maximum of 8 times) is stored as a limit. The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display unit 54 and the special figure 2 hold display unit 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the display unit 35a of the variable display unit 35. Can also be displayed.

  The game control device 600 executes the special figure 1 variable display game with the special figure 1 display 51 based on the winning to the first start winning opening 37 or the first start memory. In addition, the game control device 600 executes the special figure 2 variable display game on the special figure 2 display 52 based on the winning to the second starting prize opening 38, 39 or the second start memory.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are played by stopping and displaying a predetermined result form after the identification information is variably displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. Further, in the variation display device 35, there is a decoration special map variation display game (decoration display game) that displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special diagram variation display game. Executed. The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device.

  The decorative special symbol variable display game in the variable display device 35 or the like is such that the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left or above (first special symbol), right or below (second special symbol), It is performed by starting the variable display (scroll display) in the order of the middle (third special symbol), sequentially stopping the symbols changing after a predetermined time, and displaying the result of the special symbol variable display game. In addition, in the variable display device 35 and the like, various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed in order to improve interest.

  When the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38, 39 is made at a predetermined timing (when the big hit random value at the time of winning detection is a big hit value), the special figure changes As a result of the display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the variable display device 35 or the like is a special result mode (for example, a state in which numbers such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged).

  After that, a special gaming state occurs, and energization to the big prize opening solenoid 28a and the big prize opening solenoid 28b (see FIG. 14) provided in the first special variation prize winning device 41 and the second special variable prize winning device 42 causes a large amount. The winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). That is, the big winning opening provided in the first special variable winning device 41 and the second special variable winning device 42 is opened widely for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls wins, during which the player opens many game balls. The privilege that it can be acquired is given. In the special gaming state, only one of the first special variable winning device 41 and the second special variable winning device 42 determined according to the number of rounds per jackpot may be operated, or both may be operated alternately. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, a round number determination game (auxiliary game), which will be described later, may be executed after the special result mode is derived and before the special game state occurs. In addition, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be configured as separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. Is set as follows.

  As for the decorative special figure variable display game in the variable display device 35 or the like, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the display device or display area. In this case, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prevented from being executed simultaneously. The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game, and there is a start memory of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. When the figure change display game is ready to be executed, the special figure 2 change display game is executed. The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game may be executed in the order in which the start memory is stored.

  In addition, in a state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is 0, the first start winning prize port 37 (second start winning prize port 38, When the game ball wins in 39), the start memory (special drawing start memory) is stored in the RAM of the game control device 600 (see FIG. 14) as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory. At this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. The

  On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. When the game is won at the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38, 39) when the display game is not finished or in the special gaming state, the starting memory number is less than the upper limit number. If so, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the player performs left-handed or right-handed according to the gaming state. A left-handed or right-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 so that the player can easily make a game according to the game state.

[Discharged ball production unit]
4A and 4B are front views showing the discharge ball effect unit 200 (discharge ball effect device) including the game ball rolling member 120, the movable accessory unit 130, and the ball flow lower paths 150 and 160 described above. FIG. 4A shows a state (normal state) where the movable member 132 of the movable accessory unit 130 is in the initial position (normal position, first position). FIG. 4B shows a state (operation state) in which the movable member 132 of the movable accessory unit 130 has moved to the movement position (operation position, second position). The discharged ball production unit 200 receives the game balls discharged from the second start winning port 39, the first special variable winning device 41, the second special variable winning device 42, or the general winning port 40 at the lower right of the center case 34. Use to produce. In addition, since the discharge ball production unit 200 is attached to the center case 34 from the rear, it can be regarded as a part (rear part) of the center case 34.

  In the game ball rolling member 120, the game balls (discharge balls) discharged from the second start winning port 39, the first special variable winning device 41, the second special variable winning device 42, or the general winning port 40, In addition to performing effects by rolling on the rolling passage 122, the three lifting members (movable accessory, movable member) 124, 125, 126 are moved vertically by the load (weight) of the game ball dropped from the rolling passage 122. Move up and down to produce an effect (see FIG. 10). The cover part 123 has convex parts 123a, 123b, and 123c that are accommodated so that their tips face each other when the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 are raised.

  Further, the movable member (movable accessory) 132 of the movable accessory unit 130 moves by the load (weight) of the game ball discharged from the second start winning prize port 39. The movable accessory unit 130 is attached to a flow path component 161 that constitutes the ball flow down path 160 by a back plate 134. A guide member 133 for guiding the movable member 132 is provided on the back plate 134 of the movable accessory unit 130. The game ball discharged from the second start winning opening 39 enters the flow path 135 formed in the movable accessory unit 130 and hits the movable piece 131 located in the flow path 135 to apply a load. As a result, the movable piece 131 that has blocked the flow path 135 is pushed and operated by the game ball, and the movable member 132 that is connected (coupled) to the movable piece 131 in a manner corresponding to this operation is moved to the right along the guide member 133. Move to. The game ball passes through an opening 137 provided on the back plate 134 and communicates with the ball flow down path 160 and is discharged to the ball flow down path 160. Note that the opening 137 may be opened and closed by a shutter 772 described later.

  FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are a front view (front view) and a rear view (rear view) showing the discharge ball effect unit 200 with the movable accessory unit 130 removed, respectively. The spherical flow lower paths 150 and 160 extend in a substantially vertical direction while meandering. The spherical flow paths 150 and 160 are provided on the right and left sides of the opening 34a of the center case 34 at the rear of the center case 34 and in front of the variable display device 35, and are substantially shielded from the front by the center case 34 and cannot be seen. Are arranged as follows. In addition, the ball flow lower paths 150 and 160 may be arranged so as to sandwich the variable display device 35 from the left and right in the horizontal direction.

  The ball flow downway 150 is connected to the first big prize opening of the first special variable prize-winning device 41 and the inside of the game ball rolling member 120, and the game balls discharged from the first big prize winning port pass through the ball flow downway 150. And flows into the rolling passage 122. In addition, the game ball discharged from the general winning opening 40 also flows into the rolling passage 122 from the branch flow path 152 connected to the general winning opening 40 through the ball flow down path 150. The lower end 150a of the ball flow lower path 150 is connected to the right inlet 122a of the rolling passage 122 of the game ball rolling member 120 from the right. In this embodiment, the ball flow lower passage 150 is formed by attaching a lid member 150c from the front and a lid member 150d from the rear to a frame member 150b substantially parallel to the front-rear direction, but instead of the lid member 150c, a center case 34 and the back plate 134 of the movable accessory unit 130 can also be used as a lid member from the front (that is, the ball case 150 is defined by the rear surface of the center case 34 and the back plate 134). The frame member 150 b and the lid members 150 c and 150 d are flow path constituting members of the spherical flow lower path 150. In addition, the spherical flow downstream 150 can also be formed from a pipe-shaped member.

  The ball flow lower path 160 is connected to the second big prize opening of the second special variable prize winning device 42 and the inside of the game ball rolling member 120, and the game balls discharged from the second big prize winning slot pass through the ball flow lower path 160. And flows into the rolling passage 122. The lower end portion 160a of the ball flow lower path 160 is connected to the left inlet 122b of the rolling passage 122 of the game ball rolling member 120 from the left. The spherical flow path 160 is formed by attaching a lid member 160c from the front and a lid member 160d from the rear to a frame member 160b substantially parallel to the front-rear direction, but instead of the front lid member 160c, the center case 34 is formed. The rear part and the back plate 134 of the movable accessory unit 130 can also be used as a lid member from the front in the ball flow path 160 (i.e., the ball flow path 160 is defined by the rear surface of the center case 34 and the back plate 134). . The frame member 160b and the lid members 160c and 160d serve as flow path constituting members of the spherical flow lower path 160. In addition, the spherical flow downstream 160 can also be formed from a pipe-shaped member. An opening 163 is provided in the lid member 160 c of the ball flow downstream 160 so as to face the opening 137 provided in the back plate 134 of the movable accessory unit 130. Thereby, the game ball from the second start winning opening 39 flows into the ball flow down path 160 through the opening 137 and the opening 163.

[Movable accessory unit]
6A and 6B are a perspective view and a front view (front view) of the movable accessory unit 130 in a normal state, respectively. The rail-shaped guide member 133 provided on the back plate 134 of the movable accessory unit 130 protrudes forward in a generally bowl shape and has a groove 133a therein. The groove 133a has a substantially C-shaped cross section whose width is narrowed at the opening. The movable member 132 of the movable accessory unit 130 has a main body 132a and a runner 132c (moving member) provided on the upper side of the main body 132a. On the left side of the main body 132a, a movable piece 131 is provided connected to the main body 132a. The movable piece 131 may be separated from the movable member 132, and the movable member 132 may be operated (moved) in accordance with the operation of the movable piece 131 via an interlocking mechanism.

  The runner 132c is a part that suspends the movable member main body 132a so as to be movable. The runner 132c has a retaining structure that is locked by the opening peripheral portion 133b of the guide member 133 so as not to fall out of the groove 133a, and is movably sandwiched in the groove 133a having a substantially C-shaped cross section. As a retaining structure, the rear part of the runner 132c is wider than the front part and is disposed in the groove 133a. The runner 132c may have a sliding part that slides so as to slide in the groove 133a, or may have a rotating part that rolls in the groove 133a.

  7A and 7B are a perspective view and a front view (front view) of the movable accessory unit 130 in a state where the game ball passes through the opening 137 and the movable member 132 has moved. The game ball that has flowed into the flow path 135 of the movable accessory unit 130 from the second start winning prize port 39 hits the movable piece 131 in the flow path 135. The movable piece 131 is pushed and operated by the weight of the game ball, and the movable member 132 connected to the movable piece 131 moves in the right direction along the groove 133a of the guide member 133 according to this operation. Since the movable piece 131 that has blocked the flow path 135 immediately before the opening 137 is pushed by the game ball and moves to open the opening 137, the game ball passes through the opening 137 of the back plate 134 and flows down the ball flow path. It is discharged to 160.

[Game Ball Rolling Member]
8A and 8B are a front perspective view and a front view (front view) of the game ball rolling member 120, respectively. The game ball rolling member 120 includes a cover portion 123 and a rolling member main body 180 that covers the upper portion (upper side) and the front portion (front side) of the cover portion 123. The cover part 123 is configured to be attached to the rolling member main body 180 by screwing or fitting. A rolling passage 122 is formed between the cover portion 123 and the rolling member body 180 on the upper side of the rolling member body 180.

  The cover portion 123 has a substantially inverted L-shape, and has an upper plate 123d and a front plate 123e connected to the upper plate 123d. The front plate 123e has protrusions 123f and 123g that fit into corresponding holes of the stage portion 101 of the center case 34. Moreover, the cover part 123 has the rolling surface 123h substantially continuous with the rolling surface 101a of the stage part 101, and a game ball may roll also on the rolling surface 123h. The right convex portion 123a and the left convex portion 123c of the cover portion 123 are provided so as to protrude upward at a corner portion that is a connection portion between the upper plate 123d and the front plate 123e. The middle convex portion 123b is provided so as to protrude upward in the upper plate 123d.

  In the present embodiment, the entire cover portion 123 has translucency and is transparent. For this reason, the game ball rolling in the rolling passage 122 can be visually recognized from the front. When the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 provided on the rolling member main body 180 are raised, the tips of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 are respectively formed on the convex portions 123a, 123b, and 123c of the transparent cover portion 123. It is arranged to face each other and is visible from the front. In addition, only the part which opposes the rolling channel | path 122 and convex part 123a, 123b, 123c among the cover parts 123 may have translucency, and may be transparent.

  9A and 9B are a rear perspective view and a rear view (rear view) of the game ball rolling member 120, respectively. 9 (A) and 9 (B) are views seen from the back side, and therefore, the left and right sides are opposite to those of FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), but the case where it is seen from the front of the game board to the last. Left and right as a reference.

  The rolling passage 122 has a rolling surface 181 at the bottom, and a game ball that has flowed in from the right inlet 122a or the left inlet 122b rolls on the rolling surface 181 left and right. The rolling surface 181 is recessed in a substantially concave shape as a whole, but is slightly raised at the center. The rolling surface 181 is sandwiched between the rear wall portion 182a and the front wall portion 182b on the right and left sides of the rolling surface 181 so that the game ball does not fall, but either or both of the wall portions 182a and 182b are interrupted. Can fall in different places. The front plate (front part) of the case part 189 that accommodates the central elevating member 125 is also a part of the rear wall part 182a of the rolling surface 181, and the rear wall part 182a includes three parts on the center, left side, and right side. It is installed at a place. On the other hand, the front wall portion 182b is installed at two places, the left side and the right side.

  A game ball that has dropped from the right drop port 185 corresponding to a place where there is no rear wall 182 a hits the movable piece 190, is guided by the movable piece 190, and flows into the discharge channel 187. The discharge passage 187 is defined by an inner passage wall 187 a and an outer passage wall 187 b provided in the rolling member main body 180. The game ball that has flowed into the discharge channel 187 is discharged from the outlet 187 c of the discharge channel 187 to the outside of the gaming machine 1. A game ball that has dropped from the left drop port 186 corresponding to a place where there is no rear wall 182 a hits the movable piece 191, is guided by the movable piece 191, and flows into the discharge flow path 188. The discharge passage 188 is defined by an inner passage wall 188 a and an outer passage wall 188 b provided in the rolling member main body 180. The game ball that has flowed into the discharge channel 188 is discharged from the outlet 188 c of the discharge channel 188 to the outside of the gaming machine 1. The movable pieces 190 and 191 are installed with a downward slope toward the outside of the rolling member main body 180 in order to guide the game balls to the discharge flow paths 187 and 188.

  The movable pieces 190 and 191 are pivotally supported by the rolling member main body 180, and rotate downward from the normal position (normal state) in FIGS. 9A and 9B due to the load (weight) by the game ball. That is, when the game ball falls on the movable pieces 190 and 191, the movable pieces 190 and 191 rotate downward due to the load of the game ball. Note that when the movable pieces 190 and 191 are not in the normal position, a force is applied in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation (upward), and the game ball moves to the discharge passages 187 and 188 and moves. , 191 is configured to return to the normal position of FIGS. 9A and 9B when removed from above. For example, the movable pieces 190 and 191 may be configured to receive a biasing force from an elastic body such as a spring when not in the normal position.

  The movable piece 190 and the elevating member 124 (movable member, movable accessory) are interlocked via an interlocking mechanism 194. When the movable piece 190 rotates and moves downward, the elevating member 124 moves in the upward direction and is movable. When the piece 190 rotates upward, the elevating member 124 moves downward. That is, the elevating member 124 moves in response to the rotating movement of the movable piece 190. Similarly, the movable piece 191 and the elevating member 126 (movable member, movable accessory) are interlocked via an interlocking mechanism 196, and when the movable piece 191 is rotated downward, the elevating member 126 moves in the upward direction. When the movable piece 191 rotates upward, the elevating member 126 moves in the downward direction. That is, the elevating member 126 moves in response to the rotating movement of the movable piece 191.

  In this embodiment, a lever (lever) pivotally supported on the rolling member main body 180 is used as the interlocking mechanisms 194 and 196, and the movable pieces 190 and 191 and the elevating members 124 and 126 move like a seesaw. In this case, the movable pieces 190 and 191 are connected to or contact the rear end of the lever (lever) of the interlocking mechanism 194 and 196, or correspond to the rear end of the lever. The interlocking mechanisms 194 and 196 are accommodated in accommodation holes 194 a and 196 a that penetrate the rolling member main body 180. As another interlocking mechanism, when the movable piece 190 (191) rotates downward, the arm is moved so as to push forward, and the force received from the arm by tilting the tip of the arm or using a gear is used. The thing which moves the raising / lowering member 124 (126) is mentioned. The movable pieces 190 and 191 may be pushed upward so as to return to the normal position by applying force to the interlocking mechanisms 194 and 196 by the weight of the elastic body such as a spring or the elevating members 124 and 126.

[Rolling member body]
10A and 10B are a front perspective view and a front view (front view) of the rolling member main body 180 (the game ball rolling member 120 excluding the cover portion 123), respectively. 11A and 11B are a rear perspective view and a rear view (rear view) of the rolling member main body 180, respectively. 11 (A) and 11 (B) are views seen from the back side. Therefore, the left and right sides are opposite to those in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B). Left and right as a reference.

  The rolling surface 181 of the rolling passage 122 includes a central recess 192a, a right recess 192b provided on the right side with respect to the center recess 192a, and a left recess 192c provided on the left side with respect to the center recess 192a. Is provided. That is, the central recess 192a is disposed between the right recess 192b and the left recess 192c. The game ball falls from any one of the central concave portion 192a, the right concave portion 192b, and the left concave portion 192c while rolling on the rolling surface 181 left and right.

  The game ball dropped from the central recess 192a to the central drop port 199 hits the movable piece 197 and is guided by the movable piece 197 to flow into the discharge flow path 198. The movable piece 197 is inclined so as to descend on the discharge channel 198 side. The discharge channel 198 is defined by the left and right passage walls 198a and 198b. The game ball that has dropped from the right recess 192b to the right drop port 185 strikes the right movable piece 190, is guided by the movable piece 190, and flows into the discharge passage 187. The game ball that has dropped from the left recess 192c to the left drop opening 186 hits the left movable piece 191 and is guided by the movable piece 191 to flow into the discharge flow path 188. Note that the central recess 192a is inclined forward and inclined toward the front (player side), and the groove width increases toward the front. The right concave portion 192b and the left concave portion 192c are inclined downward to make it easier for the game ball to fall backward (opposite to the player side), and the groove width increases toward the rear. The game balls that have passed through the discharge channels 187, 188, 198 are finally discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 by merging into a wider common channel to which the discharge channels 187, 188, 198 are connected. Is done.

  The game ball that has flowed into the rolling passage 122 from the right inlet 122a can fall to the left drop port 186 when the speed of the game ball is high, and to the right drop port 185 when the speed of the game ball is slow. Can fall. The game ball that has flowed into the rolling passage 122 from the left inlet 122b can fall to the right drop port 185 when the speed of the game ball is high, and to the left drop port 186 when the speed of the game ball is slow. Can fall. Further, when the speed of the game ball is medium, the game ball that has flowed into the rolling passage 122 from the right inlet 122a or the left inlet 122b can fall into the central drop port 199. Further, since the rolling surface 181 is generally recessed in a concave shape, the game balls that have passed all the concave portions 192a, 192b, 192c return once and fall from any of the concave portions 192a, 192b, 192c. Sometimes.

  Similar to the movable pieces 190 and 191, the movable piece 197 is pivotally supported by the rolling member main body 180, and is rotated downward from the normal position in FIGS. 10A and 10B by a load (weight) by the game ball. To do. When the movable piece 197 is not in the normal position, a force acts in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation (upper side), and the game ball moves to the discharge channel 198 and is removed from the movable piece 197. In this case, it is configured to return to the normal position shown in FIGS.

  The movable piece 197 and the elevating member 125 (movable member, movable accessory) are interlocked via an interlocking mechanism 195, and when the movable piece 197 rotates downward, the elevating member 125 moves in the upward direction and is movable. When the piece 197 rotates upward, the elevating member 125 moves in a downward direction. That is, the elevating member 125 moves corresponding to the rotation of the movable piece 197. In the present embodiment, a lever (lever) pivotally supported on the rolling member main body 180 is used as the interlocking mechanism 195. The movable piece 197 is connected to or contacts the front end of the lever (lever) of the interlocking mechanism 195, or corresponds to the front end of the lever. The interlocking mechanism 195 is accommodated in the accommodation hole 195 a that penetrates the rolling member main body 180. Instead of the interlocking mechanism 195, the other interlocking mechanisms described above can be used. The movable piece 197 may be pushed upward so as to return to the normal position by applying a force to the interlocking mechanism 195 by an elastic body such as a spring or the weight of the elevating member 125.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the bottoms of the elevating members 124 and 126 are rotatably connected to or contacted with the front ends of the interlocking mechanisms 194 and 196 (lever). Can be lifted up. When the elevating members 124 and 126 are lowered, the elevating members 124 and 126 are lowered by their own weight or by being pulled to the front ends of the interlocking mechanisms 194 and 196 (lever). The elevating members 124 and 126 may be configured to move up and down along the wall portion 182b by a guide mechanism (rail or the like) provided on the front wall portion 182b. As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the bottom of the elevating member 125 can be pivotally connected to or contacted with the rear end of the interlocking mechanism 195 (lever) and lifted by the interlocking mechanism 195. . When the elevating member 125 is lowered, the elevating member 125 is lowered by its own weight or by being pulled to the rear end of the interlocking mechanism 195 (lever). The elevating member 125 may be configured to move in the vertical direction along the case portion 189 by a guide mechanism (rail or the like) provided in the case portion 189.

  The rolling member main body 180 is provided with three motion detection switches (SW) 753a, 753b, and 753c (or motion detection sensors) that respectively detect that the lifting and lowering members 124, 125, and 126 have moved (moved upward). (See FIG. 15). The three motion detection switches (SW) 753a, 753b, and 753c may directly detect that the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 are operated, or the interlocking mechanisms 194, 195, and 196 (lever). The movement of the elevating members 124, 125, 126 may be indirectly detected by detecting the movement and the movement of the movable pieces 190, 191, 197.

  With reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B and FIGS. 13A and 13B, how the game ball falls from the rolling surface 181 will be described. These figures show an example in which a game ball falls to the left drop port 186, but the same applies to the case where the game ball falls to the right drop port 185 or the central drop port 199.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, when the ball falls on the rolling surface 181 of the rolling passage 122 from the left concave portion 192c to the left dropping port 186, the game ball hits the left movable piece 191 and moves. The piece 191 is rotated downward. As a result, the movable piece 191 that has been inclined so as to be slightly raised rearward at the normal position (normal state) is inclined so as to be lowered rearward. The game ball that has rolled on the movable piece 191 flows into the discharge channel 188. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the elevating member 126 moves in the direction of ascending according to the rotating movement of the movable piece 191 via the interlocking mechanism 196.

[Game control device]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the game control apparatus 600 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 14 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 14 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. The game control device 600 constitutes a game control means. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command information or command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 includes a CPU unit 610 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 620 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 630 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 610, the input unit 620, and the output unit 630 are connected to each other by a data bus 680.

  The input unit 620 receives signals output from various switches provided on the game board 30 and the like and signals output from the payout control device 640. The input unit 620 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 621 (621a, 621b) and input ports 622 (622a, 622b), 623.

  The input ports 622 and 623 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 622 and 623 is provided to the CPU unit 610 and the like via the data bus 680.

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. The proximity I / F 621a is connected to a first start port switch 601, second start port switches 602a and 602b, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and right count switches 605a to 605m. A left count switch 606 is connected to the proximity I / F 621b.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37. The second start port switch 602a is a switch for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 38, and the second start port switch 602b indicates that the game ball has won the second start winning port 39. It is a switch to detect. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning opening 40.

  The right count switches 605a to 605m and the left count switch 606 are switches that detect that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When winning of a game ball is detected by the right count switches 605a to 605m and the left count switch 606, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of game balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600. Remembered.

  The proximity I / F 621 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11 V and a low level of 7 V supplied from various switches, and converts it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. Since the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range (7V-11V), the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as a floating state and output an abnormality detection signal.

  In addition, since the output value (ON / OFF) of the signal input to the proximity I / F 621 is switched by attaching / detaching the connector of the switch connected to the proximity I / F 621, the proximity I / F 621 is not connected to the switch. Even so, the output is kept constant.

  The reason for providing two proximity I / Fs, the proximity I / F 621a and the proximity I / F 621b, is that the number of input terminals of the proximity I / F 621a is limited. The proximity I / F 621b may be smaller than the proximity I / F 621a depending on the number of input terminals that are insufficient, so that the cost may be reduced. Note that the proximity I / F 621b may not be provided by using the proximity I / F 621a having a necessary number of input terminals.

  Of the output of the proximity I / F 621, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 24 and the abnormality detection signals 1 and 2 output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the input port 622a. Further, the detection signal of the fraud detection magnetic sensor 23 provided on the front frame 5 of the gaming machine 1 or the like is also input to the input port 622a.

  The magnetic sensor 23 detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The radio wave sensor 24 detects a radio wave irradiated toward the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that causes the prize opening switch 604 or the like to malfunction. Note that a vibration sensor that detects vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the input port 622a.

  Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 621, the output to the input port 622b is supplied from the game control device 600 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 650. Further, the detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b among the outputs of the proximity I / F 621 are input to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inverting circuit 612 in addition to the input port 622b. It is configured as follows. The inversion circuit 612 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 assumes that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b, it is configured to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 611 without providing the inverting circuit 612. Can do. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b to the gaming microcomputer 611, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 621 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 621 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 800. It has become.

  A signal from the magnetic sensor 23 is directly input to the input port 622a, and signals from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 26 are directly input to the input port 623. The input port 623 also receives a status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the payout control device 640.

  The front frame opening detection SW 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection SW 25 is set to ON when the front frame 5 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 5 is closed to the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection SW 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection SW 26 is set to ON when the glass frame 6 is released from the front frame 5, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 6 is closed to the front frame 5.

  The data held in the input port 622b can be read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 611 decoding the address assigned to the input port 622b. The same applies to the input port 622a and the input port 623 described later.

  The CPU unit 610 of the game control device 600 includes a game microcomputer 611, an inversion circuit 612, and a crystal oscillator 613.

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 is connected via the output unit 630 to a first special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 1 display) 51, a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52, and a general figure fluctuation display part. (Common figure display) 53, special figure 1 hold display part 54, special figure 2 hold display part 55, universal figure hold display part 56, first game state display part 57, second game state display part 58, third game A collective display device 50 comprising a status display unit 59, a special display / general map LED board provided with a round display unit 60, etc., a general electric solenoid 27, a big prize opening solenoid 28a, 28b, an effect control device 700, and a payout A control signal is transmitted to the control device 640 to control the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

  The ROM 611b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control.

  The RAM 611c is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control.

  The inverting circuit 612 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b) input via the proximity I / F 621 and outputs the inverted logic value to the gaming microcomputer 611. .

  The crystal oscillator 613 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing a timer interrupt, a system clock signal, a big hit lottery, and the like.

  The output unit 630 of the game control device 600 includes ports 631a to 631e, buffers 632a and 632b, drivers 633a to 633d, and a photocoupler 634.

  The ports 631a to 631e receive signals input via the data bus 680.

  The buffers 632a and 632b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 680 and the ports 631a and 631b.

  The drivers 633a to 633d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 631c to 631e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 634 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 670, and removes noise from various signals that are input and output to shape the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 634 and the inspection device 670 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 610 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 640 via the port 631a. Specifically, a 4-bit data signal and a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data are output. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 640, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 631a to the payout control board of the payout control device 640.

  Further, the payout control device 640 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device. The launch control device can launch a game ball into the game area 31 only when a launch permission signal is input.

  The payout control device 640 discharges the winning ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or the payout unit based on the lending request signal from the card unit (not shown). Or renting a ball. As described above, the payout control device 640 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 600 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The payout chute ball switch signal is a signal that is output when there is a shortage of game balls before payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1).

  Data is transmitted from the game control device 600 to the effect control device 700 by serial communication. Subcommands are input to the effect control device 700 via the buffer 632a of the output unit 630. By having the buffer 632a, it becomes possible to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 600 from the side of the effect control device 700, and unidirectional communication can be secured. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effects such as a change start command (including a change pattern command), a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command (a command indicating a gaming state), and an error designation command. A control command signal is included.

  Signals output from the CPU unit 610 are input to the special winning opening solenoids 28a and 28b and the general electric solenoid 27 via the port 631b and the driver 633a. The big prize opening solenoid 28a rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 2) of the first special variable prize winning device 41, and the big winning opening solenoid 28b is the opening / closing door 42a (see FIG. 2) of the second special variable prize winning device 42. The general electric solenoid 27 is rotated so that the open / close member 38a is rotated and converted into an open state so that the game ball is allowed to win the second start winning opening 38.

  The collective display device 50 includes a special figure / common figure LED substrate and a case member for accommodating the special figure / general figure LED substrate. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 50 is connected to the driver 633c via a segment line, and the driver 633c and the port 631c are connected. The cathode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 50 is connected to the driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b and the port 631b are connected. The on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 50, and the on / off drive signal is output from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 to the driver 633b.

  The external information terminal 660 is provided with a photo relay, and is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of a variable display game and a special prize signal indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes a first start port switch 601, second start port switches 602a and 602b, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, right count switches 605a to 605m, and a left count switch 606, Signals necessary for the trial test, such as signals output to the big prize opening solenoids 28a and 28b and the general electric solenoid 27, are input.

  The game control device 600 is connected to the power supply device 800 via a Schmitt circuit 624 provided in the input unit 620. The Schmitt circuit 624 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 624 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 800.

  The power supply device 800 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. 810, a backup power supply unit 820 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the gaming microcomputer 611 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 600 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure A control signal generation unit 830 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  The backup power supply unit 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c.

  The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC 17.2 V to DC 20.0 V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 631a to 631e of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the output unit 630 via the Schmitt circuit 624. When the game control device 600 receives the power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 600 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 610 after receiving the reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

  As described above, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 623, taken into the game microcomputer 611 via the data bus 680, and are handled as signals equivalent to signals from various switches. . This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 611 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt circuit 624 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 611 and supplied to each port of the output unit 630 as described above. Further, the reset signal RST is output directly to the relay board 650 without going through the output unit 630, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 650 for output to the test board. Is configured to do. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 650. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 622 and 623 of the input unit 620. Data set to each port of the output unit 630 by the gaming microcomputer 611 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 620 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 611 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 611 is reset.

[Production control device]
With reference to FIG. 15, an effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 15 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video display processor (2ndCPU) 720 that performs the above and a VDP (Video Display Processor) that performs image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2) according to commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720 730 and a sound source LSI 705 for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 702 and 703 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, respectively.

  An image ROM 704 in which character images and video data are stored is connected to the VDP 730.

  The sound source LSI 705 is connected to an audio ROM 706 that stores audio data and the like.

  The main control microcomputer 710 analyzes the command transmitted from the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, instructs the video control microcomputer 720 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 705 about the contents of the reproduced sound. Or The main control microcomputer 710 also executes processing such as LED lighting control, various motor drive control, and production time management based on a control command from the game control device 600.

  RAMs 711 and 721 that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 711 and 721 that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 and between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705 in a serial manner. In contrast, the main control microcomputer 710 and the VDP 730 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 730 includes a VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, a scaler 732 for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the fluctuation display device 35 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710 in order to synchronize the image of the variation display device 35 and the like and lighting of the LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the game board 30. Also, the VDP 730 notifies the video control microcomputer 720 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 720 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 731. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying that the video control microcomputer 720 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU capable of performing higher-speed processing than the main control microcomputer 710. By providing a video control microcomputer 720 separately from the main control microcomputer 710 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display on the variable display device 35, etc., a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 710 alone. And an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having the same processing capability as the video control microcomputer 720 are used.

  The effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600. The effect control device 700 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demo command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 600 as the effect control command signal via the command I / F 701. To do. Since the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 701 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 that controls a panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame decoration device 21 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the like. Frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the display, board effect motor / SOL for controlling the board effect device 770 including the electric accessory and the decoration member 7 etc. that enhance the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the variable display device 35 Solenoid) control circuit 743, and a frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 and the like are provided. These control circuits (741 to 744) are connected to a main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740. The board effect device 770 also includes a shutter part 772 (described later) that opens and closes the opening 137, and the main control microcomputer 710 receives the shutter part 772 via the board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743. Controls the operation of the motor and solenoid that drive the motor.

  The effect control device 700 includes an effect button SW (switch) 751 for detecting that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated, and an effect motor SW (switch) for detecting that various drive motors are driven. A switch (SW) input circuit 750 that detects the on / off states of 752a to 752n and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710 is provided. The switch (SW) input circuit 750 detects the on / off states of three operation detection switches (SW) 753a, 753b, and 753c that detect that the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 are operated (moved). Then, the detection signal is transmitted to the main control microcomputer 710. In addition, amplifier circuits 707 and 708 including audio power amplifiers for driving the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 700 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 700. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving a drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving a display device such as a variable display device 35 including a liquid crystal panel, and DC 5V serving as a power supply voltage for the command I / F 701, It is possible to generate a DC 18V for driving the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b and a voltage of 24V NDC used as a reference for these DC voltages or for lighting a power supply monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and various control circuits (741 to 744, 707, 708). These are reset. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port included in the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved.

  As described above, the production control device 700 functions as production control means for performing production control based on the command transmitted from the game control device 600, and further, displays for controlling display contents displayed on the variable display device 35. It has a function as a control means and a sound output control means for outputting a sound effect or the like from the speaker 10.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, specific control by the game control device 600 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, a main process executed by the game microcomputer 611 by the game control device 600 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the flowchart of the processing executed by the game control device 600 (game microcomputer 611), the step code (number) is represented as “A ***”.

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

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (A1002). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the head address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (A1003). Further, the state of the input port 623 is read (A1004), and the interrupt processing mode is set (A1005).

  Next, the game control device 600 sets a power-on delay timer for waiting until the programs of the subordinate control devices (the payout control device (payout board)) 640 and the effect control device 700 start normally (A1006). . For example, the power-on delay timer is set to wait for 3 seconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 is started first and the command is transmitted to the subordinate control device before the start-up of the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 is completed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid that the subordinate control device misses the transmitted command. Therefore, the game control device 600 serves as standby means for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying activation of the main control means (game control device 600) and waiting for activation of the subordinate control device when the power is turned on.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623, and the operation of the initialization switch can be reliably detected by reading the state of the input port 623 before the start of the standby time. In other words, if the status of the initialization switch is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch is continuously operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. There is a need to. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  When the setting of the power-on delay timer is completed, the game control device 600 executes processing for monitoring a power failure (A1007 to A1011). First, the game control device 600 sets the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (A1007). The power failure monitoring signal is checked by reading the power failure monitoring signal output from the power supply device 800. The number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal is, for example, twice. When a power failure occurs, the power failure monitoring signal is turned on.

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1008). Then, the determination of A1008 is repeated for the number of checks set in the processing of A1007 (A1009).

  When the game control device 600 has measured that the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (the result of A1009 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines that a power failure has occurred and the power is cut off. stand by. In this way, by checking the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined number of checks, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection due to noise or the like. That is, the game control device 600 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 600 is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a malfunction at power-on.

  Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here There is no need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (the result of A1009 is “N”), that is, when no power failure has occurred, the game control device 600 updates the power-on delay timer by −1 (A1010), It is determined whether or not the value of the power-on delay timer is 0 (A1011). If the value of the power-on delay timer is not 0 (the result of A1011 is “N”), that is, if the standby time has not elapsed, the process returns to A1007.

  On the other hand, when the value of the power-on delay timer is 0 (the result of A1011 is “Y”), that is, when the standby time has elapsed, the game control device 600 reads / writes RWM (RAM, EEPROM, etc.) Access to the read / write memory is permitted (A1012). Further, all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (A1013). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 is set not to be used (A1014). In the present embodiment, the game control device 600 performs serial communication with the effect control device 700.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (A1015). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

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

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of A1015 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (A1016). , A1017). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the process of A1016, it is determined whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the process of A1017, it is determined whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (results of A1016 and A1017 are “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 calculates verification data called a checksum. The checksum calculation process is executed (A1018).

  Then, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off, and determines whether or not these values match ( A1019).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (result of A1009 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (result of A1016 or A1017 is “N”). When the checksum value at the time of power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in the processing of A1018 (result of A1019 is “N”), initialization processing from A1040 to A1043 in FIG. 17 is performed. Run. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  If the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at power-off (the result of A1019 is “Y”), the game control device 600 initializes because the power failure process has been executed normally. The initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the power area (A1020). For example, information for determining whether or not the information at the time of power failure has been normally stored is stored in an area (power failure inspection area, checksum, error) in RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) Clear the related information and the area for storing information for monitoring fraud).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (A1021). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of A1021 is “N”), the processing after A1024 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of A1021 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save in the flag area (A1022). Subsequently, the LED of the third gaming state display unit 59 provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (A1023).

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (A1024). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to before the power failure occurs.

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

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (A1040). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (A1041). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (A1042). Further, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (A1043), and the processes after A1025 are executed.

  Note that the power failure recovery command transmitted in A1024 and the power-on command transmitted in A1043 include a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine, and a decorative special diagram 1 indicating the number of suspensions in FIGS. A hold number command, a decoration special figure 2 hold number command, and a probability information command indicating a probability state are included. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on, if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed when the power is turned off, the recovery screen command is used. When initialized at power-on, a power-on command is included. Furthermore, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode depending on the model, and a time-saving count information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time-saving state are included.

  When the processing of A1024 or A1043 ends, the game control device 600 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 611 (clock generator). (A1025).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 611. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 613 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 611a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (A1026). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. At this time, it may be checked whether the random number generation circuit operates normally.

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 uses the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on as the initial values (start values) of the corresponding various initial value random numbers. (A1027). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (A1028).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 611a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed each time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a jackpot symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game (a hit random number).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1029). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read via the port and the data bus (A1030). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1031). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of A1031 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of A1029 is executed again, and the processing from A1029 to A1031 is executed repeatedly ( Loop processing).

  Further, by permitting an interrupt (A1028) before the initial value random number update process (A1029), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be executed with priority. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (A1029), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified. Further, various random numbers may be updated not in the timer interrupt process but in the main process.

  The detection of the occurrence of a power failure (check of the power failure monitoring signal) may be executed by a timer interrupt process. At this time, the detection result may be monitored by the main process, or may be waited until it is reset.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of A1031 is “Y”), the game control device 600 continuously detects that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON. It is determined whether the number of checks set in the process of A1030 has been reached (A1032). When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (result of A1032 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (A1031). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of A1032 is “Y”), the game control device 600 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (A1033 to A1039).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (A1033) and sets all output ports to off (A1034). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (A1035), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (A1036).

  Further, the game control apparatus 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (A1037), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( A1038). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (A1039), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond cycle) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 611a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (A1501). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing of A1501 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 600 takes in input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 620, and executes an input process of reading the state of each input port (A1502). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, second start port switches 602a and 602b, a conventional gate switch 603, right count switches 605a to 605m, a left count switch 606, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 700 and the payout control device 640 (A1503). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, special prize opening solenoids 28a and 28b and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes payout command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 640 (A1504). For example, a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (A1505), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 to be updated is executed (A1506). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (A1507). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, second starting opening switches 602a and 602b, a gate switch 603, winning opening switches 604a to 604n, right count switches 605a to 605m, and left count switch 606. . In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As for error monitoring, the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes special figure game processing for performing processing related to the special figure variation display game (A1508). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, two types of special figure game processing may be prepared for normal time and big hit time corresponding to the result of the variable display game to be started.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a general game process for performing a process related to the general map display game (A1509).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display content of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information relating to the game (A1510). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 600 checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 23 and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (A1511). Further, the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 24 is checked, and radio wave fraud monitoring processing for determining whether there is an abnormality is executed (A1512). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 10 or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (A1513).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (A1514). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of A1501 is restored (A1515), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (A1516), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game process (A1508) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 18) described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, monitoring of input signals by the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, display of special figures (identification symbols, identification information) Set up. The game control device 600 that executes special figure game processing constitutes special figure control means.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 600 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b (A2001).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38, 39, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and special figure fluctuations based on the winning are changed. Prior to the start of the display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a special winning opening switch monitoring process (A2002). In the big prize opening switch monitoring process, the game balls won by the left count switch 606 provided in the second special variable winning device 42 and the right count switches 605a to 605m provided in the first special variable winning device 41 are detected. The number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 600 updates the special figure game processing timer by -1 if the special figure game processing timer has not expired (A2003). Then, it is checked whether or not the special figure game processing timer has expired (A2004). Note that the special figure game processing timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the process of A2004. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up. Note that the variation time may be measured by updating the variation control timer only when the variation display game is executed.

  When the special-purpose game process timer has not expired (the result of A2004 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes processes after A2016.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of A2004 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (A2005). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (A2006). Then, the return address after the end of the branch process is saved in the stack area (A2007), and the process is branched according to the game process number (A2008). The game process number indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game, and indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game in seven stages of 0 to 6. When the process corresponding to a certain game process number is completed, the game process number is changed to the next number or the like.

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of A2008 is “0”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure routine process (A2009). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of A2008 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes the special figure changing process (A2010). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of A2008 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure display process (A2011). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of A2008 is “3”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (A2012). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of A2008 is “4”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special winning opening opening process (A2013). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of A2008 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (A2014). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 41a corresponding to the case where any of the conditions is satisfied. Close. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of A2008 is “6”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a jackpot end process (A2015). In the big hit end processing, information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing of A2009 is set.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 1 display 51) (A2016). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 1 display 51) is executed (A2017).

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) (A2018). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) is executed (A2019).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (A2001) in the special figure game process (FIG. 19) described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of start port switch monitoring processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 first prepares a table for setting information on hold due to a game ball winning in the first start winning port 37 (start port 1) (A2501). ).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38, 39 (A2502). ). Details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 600, the ordinary electric accessory (general power, ordinary variable winning device, opening / closing member 38a of the second starting winning port 38) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member of the second starting winning port 38. It is determined whether or not 38a is in an open state in which a game ball can be won (A2503). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of A2503 is “Y”), the processing after A2505 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A2503 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not a general electric power illegal prize has occurred (A2504).

  More specifically, the second start winning prize opening 38 cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 38a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member 38a is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 in the closed state (when the second start port switch 602a detects the game ball in the closed state), there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred. If there are game balls won in the closed state, the number is counted as an illegal prize. In the process of A2504, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value, for example, 5).

  The game control device 600, when a general electric power illegal winning has occurred (the result of A2504 is "Y"), is a process related to the special figure variable display game as winning and invalidating the game ball to the second start winning opening 38 Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control apparatus 600 sets information on hold by the second start winning prize ports 38 and 39 (starting mouth 2) when the ordinary electric power illegal winning has not occurred (the result of A2504 is “N”). A table is prepared (A2505), and special figure start port switch common processing is executed (A2506). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (A2502, A2506) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing (FIG. 20) will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special processing start port switch common processing is a signal input from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b when a game ball has won the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning ports 38 and 39. This process is executed in common when there is an error.

  First, the game control device 600 determines whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) among the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switches 602a and 602b. Is checked (A3001). If no signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of A3001 is “N”), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (result of A3001 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has latch data in the random number latch register corresponding to the start port to be monitored. It is determined whether or not a random number has been extracted (A3002). If no random number has been extracted (the result of A3002 is “N”), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  When there is latch data in the random number latch register corresponding to the monitored start port (the result of A3002 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to RWM. (A3003). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch is loaded, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is made (A3004).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information related to the number of times of winning in the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). Load) (A3005). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value (A3006), and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (A3007).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of A3007 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the start port signal output count area of the RWM. Save (A3008).

  After the processing of A3008 ends or when the number of times of start port signal output overflows (result of A3007 is “Y”), the game control device 600 updates the characteristics of the update target corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored. It is determined whether the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (A3009).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of A3009 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) (A3010).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch and the special figure hold number (A3011). The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. At this time, the prefetch result corresponding to the newly generated start memory may be transmitted together with the decoration special figure hold number command. For example, a value indicating the prefetching result may be added to the ACTION part of the decoration special figure reservation number command.

  More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored, and further displays a decoration special figure hold number command ( ACTION) is prepared. Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (A3012).

  Next, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure hold number (A3013). Then, the big hit random number acquired in the process of A3004 is saved in the big hit random number saving area of the RWM (A3014). Further, the jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (A3015). Thereafter, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (A3016).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts a variation pattern random number, and saves the extracted value in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (A3017). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage areas. The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect.

  Fluctuation pattern random numbers (variation patterns 1 to 3) for determining a variation pattern in the first or second special figure variation display game (including the execution time of the variation display game in variation display without various reach and reach), Unlike the big hit symbol random number which is updated by the software of the random number generation circuit, it is updated by the game control program. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 600 loads the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of A3016, and executes the special figure hold information determination process (A3018). Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (the result of A3009 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (pending overflow command) (A3019) and sets the command. Processing is executed (A3020). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (A3018) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 21) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the execution conditions for the prefetching effect (notice) are satisfied (A3501). The execution condition of the pre-reading effect is, for example, that when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37, there is no general power support and it is not in the special game state. In addition, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38, 39, the pre-reading performance execution condition is always satisfied. In the case of the normal gaming state, it is also determined that the condition for transmitting the prefetch prohibition command, that is, the condition for executing the prefetch effect is not satisfied even when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than 8 after the power failure is restored. Also good. When the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of A3501 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the newly stored start-up memory is a big hit if the execution condition of the prefetch effect is satisfied (the result of A3501 is “Y”). Is executed (A3502). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  The game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result by the jackpot determination process of A3502 is a jackpot (A3503). When the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of A3503 is “N”), the stoppage stop symbol pattern is set as the stop symbol pattern (A3506). Then, the processing after A3507 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of A3503 is “Y”), the game control device 600 specifies the identification symbol at the time of the big hit in the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning start port. Is set as a table for this (A3504). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate of whether or not the jackpot is hit and a jackpot stop symbol pattern corresponding to the determination value are defined.

  Further, the game control device 600 checks the big hit symbol random number from the big hit symbol random number check table set by the processing of A3504, and acquires and sets the corresponding big hit stop symbol pattern (A3505).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 saves the jackpot stop symbol pattern set in the process of A3505 or the loss stop symbol pattern set in the process of A3506 in the prefetch stop symbol stop pattern area (A3507). Further, a pre-read symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol pattern is prepared (A3508), and command setting processing is executed (A3509).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set with respect to the start target to be monitored (A3510).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a second half variation pattern setting information table corresponding to the monitoring target start port in order to set the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game (A3511), A variation pattern setting process for setting the entire variation pattern is executed (A3512). Note that a variation pattern setting process may be defined for each result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and a corresponding fluctuation pattern setting process may be executed according to the result of the target special figure fluctuation display game.

  Finally, the game control device 600 prepares a prefetch variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number and the second half variation number set in the variation pattern setting processing (A3513), and executes the command setting processing (A3514). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  As described above, in the special figure hold information determination process, before executing the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is acquired and notified to the effect control device 700. Is possible. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the start-up memory display displayed on the variation display device 35, for example, and gives the player the result of the special diagram variation display game before the start timing of the special diagram variation display game. Is notified. Here, the game control device 600 functions as a prior determination unit, and the effect control device 700 functions as a prior notification unit.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing (1st main processing) executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the presentation control device 700 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. In the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 700, the step code (number) is represented as “B ***”.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 first prohibits interruption (B1001). Next, the RAM 711 as a work area is cleared to 0 (B1002), and CPU initialization processing is executed (B1003). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 711 (B1004), and a random number initialization process is executed (B1005).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (B1006), and permits the interrupt (B1007). When the interrupt is permitted, a command reception interrupt process for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600 is executable.

  The main control microcomputer 710 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (B1008). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization process (B1003) and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 detects an operation signal of the effect button 17 by the player, or executes a process according to the detected signal (B1009). Further, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 is executed (B1010).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a test mode process (B1011). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of factory shipment, and the lighting of the LED is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (B1010) ( B1012). In the 1st scene control process, the display contents of the screen are controlled in an integrated manner. Also included is a pre-reading notice control process for informing in advance that a variable display game with a high expectation level of jackpot is executed. The first scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring occurrence of abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (B1013). In addition to the abnormality relating to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command (such as an effect command) to be transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 (B1014).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes sound control processing for controlling sound output from the speaker 10 (B1015). Further, a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (board decoration device 760, frame decoration device 21) made of LEDs or the like is executed (B1016), and further, an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid, a movable illumination 9, etc. A motor / SOL control process for controlling the effect devices (board effect device 770, frame effect device 22) is executed (B1017).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number update processing for updating random numbers such as effect random numbers (B1018), and returns to the processing of B1008. Thereafter, the processing from B1008 to B1018 is repeated.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (B1012) in the 1st main process (FIG. 23) described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (B1101). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of B1101 is “Y”), it is not necessary to actually perform the production control, so the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of B1101 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a scene change command transmitted from the gaming control device 600 has been received ( B1102). If the scene change command has not been received (the result of B1102 is “N”), the processing after B1107 is executed. The scene change command is a command corresponding to the processing of B1108 to B1116 described later, and is, for example, a “power-on command” or “power failure recovery command”.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 has received the scene change command (the result of B1102 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the updated (current) gaming state (B1103). Further, it is determined whether a valid command is received (B1104). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state. If the main control microcomputer 710 has not received a valid command (the result of B1104 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processing after B1107.

  When receiving a valid command (result of B1104 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (B1105). Further, an effect request flag is set (B1106). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and a process according to whether or not the effect request flag is set is executed in the changing process (B1111) described later.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes processing according to the received identifier of the scene change command (B1107).

  When the received command identifier indicates “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power-on process (B1108). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  When the received command identifier indicates “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power failure recovery process (B1109). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  When the received command identifier indicates “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a customer waiting process (B1110). In the customer waiting process, control is performed to display a customer waiting screen when a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting demo command (A3514).

  When the identifier of the received command indicates “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the changing process (B1111). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying the scene corresponding to the set change pattern on the change display device 35 is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed. Details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes symbol stop processing when the identifier of the received command indicates “symbol stop command” (B1112). In the symbol stop process, the symbol variation display is stopped at the specified symbol.

  When the received command identifier indicates “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes fanfare processing (B1113). In the fanfare process, a fanfare corresponding to the generated jackpot is output.

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes the in-round processing when the identifier of the received command indicates “large-open-release n-th command” (B1114). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  When the received command identifier indicates “interval command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes interval processing (B1115). In the interval process, effect control between each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes an ending process when the identifier of the received command indicates “ending command” (B1116). In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special gaming state is finished.

  Subsequently, when the execution of the process based on each command is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol command receiving process for receiving a symbol command (B1117). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a hold number command receiving process for receiving a decoration special figure hold number command (B1118). The decorative special figure hold number command (special figure hold number command) is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received hold number.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a prefetch command reception process (B1119). The prefetch command reception process is a process of setting a prefetch effect such as a hold display effect based on a prefetch command (also referred to as a prior determination command). In the prefetch command reception process, the main control microcomputer 710 receives a prefetch symbol command (preliminary effect symbol command) and a prefetch variation pattern command (preliminary effect command) as a prefetch command (preliminary determination command), and the received prefetch command The contents are saved as pre-read information in the corresponding start storage area (part of the RAM 711). The main control microcomputer 710 acquires the starting memory symbol information from the pre-reading symbol command as pre-reading information, and acquires the starting memory reach system information from the pre-reading variation pattern command. The main control microcomputer 710 determines from the symbol information whether the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory is a loss or a big hit, and further determines the prefetch information (the information of the determination result of the loss / big hit and the reach system) Based on the information), the production information related to the pre-reading production is set in the start storage area. Here, the prefetch effect is an effect based on the prefetch information, and is a prefetch notice effect (including a continuous notice effect and a hold display effect) or other effects.

  In the above description, the reach state (also simply referred to as “reach”) means that the display result of the identification information that has already been derived and displayed among a plurality of identification information (special symbols) in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. A display state that satisfies the conditions for the special result mode of the game. In this embodiment, the reach state is a state in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped at the identification information that can generate the special result mode, and the identification information to be stopped at the end is fluctuating. A reach where a plurality of identification symbols stop simultaneously, such as a full rotation reach that stops simultaneously, may be included. The reach state includes a plurality of states with different expectation levels (reliability levels) in which a special outcome mode is derived and a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) is generated. As the reach state, normal reach, special 1 reach (long reach), special 2 reach (super reach), etc. are set. Note that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot indicates, for example, the appearance rate (selection rate) of various reach states when a jackpot occurs, and increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach. It has become. The reach system information is information indicating reach systems such as no reach, normal reach, special 1 reach (long reach), and special 2 reach (super reach).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a probability information command reception process (B1120). The probability information command reception process is a process for setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command. The probability information command includes, for example, a high accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (B1111) in the first scene control process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the effect request flag of B1106 is set (B1201). When the effect request flag is set (result of B1201 is “Y”), various information is set.

  Specifically, the main control microcomputer 710 first clears the information of the effect button 17 (PB, push button) (B1202). The effect button information is input information input by the effect button 17 via the effect button SW751.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable body request (B1203). That is, the operation mode of the movable illumination 9 and the electric accessory (movable accessory) is set according to the contents of the production.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 performs a variation count management process for managing the variation count (B1204). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation pattern information setting process for setting the variation pattern of the variation display of the decoration special figure variation display game, the details of the presentation during the variation display (during variation), and the like (B1205). ).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (B1206). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 responds to the information set in the variation pattern information setting process by starting and stopping the variation display in the decorative special figure variation display game executed by the variation display device 35, A scene sequence table for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as display is set (B1207). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table. The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a seed value of a random number for determining the production information so as not to cause the production. Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 clears the effect request flag (B1208).

  On the other hand, when the production request flag is not set (when the scene change command is not received) (the result of B1201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 changes the display production state by the update timer. Determine whether to change. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up (B1209).

  When the update timer expires (the result of B1209 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the current scene is the final scene (B1210). If it is the final scene, the end of the variable display game is set (B1211). If it is not the final scene, the next scene data set in the scene sequence table is set (B1212). If the update timer has not expired (the result of B1209 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends the current variation process.

[2nd main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the other main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main processing (2nd main processing) executed by the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 of the effect control device 700 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The 2nd CPU main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  First, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 executes CPU initialization processing (B1301). Then, the RAM 721 as a work area is cleared to 0 (B1302), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 721 (B1303). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (B1304). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (B1305).

  Further, the video control microcomputer 720 executes initialization processing of various control processes (B1306). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process to be described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the variable display device 35 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the variable display device 35 is permitted (B1307).

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 performs a process (B1308) of clearing a system cycle wait flag set in the V blank interrupt process for controlling the drawing of the VDP 730. If the system cycle wait flag is not “1” (the result of B1309 is “N”), the processing of B1309 is repeated until the system cycle wait flag is set in the V blank interrupt processing. On the other hand, if the system cycle wait flag is “1” (the result of B1309 is “Y”), a process (B1310) for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT) is performed, a normal game process (B1311) is performed, and B1308 is performed. Return to.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the base game process (B1311) in the 2nd main process (FIG. 26) described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the normal game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the video control microcomputer 720 performs processing (B1401) for checking a command received from the game control device 600. In the received command check process, the effect command (B1014) received from the main control microcomputer 710 is specified and classified according to the process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 executes background processing for performing background display according to the gaming state and the reach scene on the variable display device 35 (B1402). Subsequently, a reel control / display process for performing display control related to variable display in the variable display device 35 is executed (B1403). Furthermore, the hold display that performs the hold display on the variable display device 35 based on the information of the hold display effect among the effect information (prefetch effect information) stored in the start storage area (prefetch storage area) in the prefetch command receiving process described above. The process is executed (B1404).

  Next, the video control microcomputer 720 executes a customer waiting demo process for setting a customer waiting demo screen in the variable display device 35 after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demo command (B1405). Subsequently, the video control microcomputer 720 executes 2nd scene control / display processing for determining the contents to be displayed on the variable display device 35 (B1406). The video control microcomputer 720 interprets the effect command (B1014) and determines the content to be displayed. Next, the data stored in the image ROM 704 is transferred to the RAM, and the display system process to be actually displayed on the variable display device 35 is executed (B1407), and the normal game process is terminated.

[Example 1]
FIGS. 28A and 28B show an example of an effect (effect example 1) executed using the movable member 132 and the variable display device 35 by the game ball, the effect control device 700, and the like in the gaming machine 1. FIG. This effect is a notification informing the change display device 35 in accordance with the operation of the movable member 132, and is an effect in which the operation and the display of the change display device 35 are associated with each other.

  In FIG. 28A, the initial display when the movable member 132 does not move when the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game is being executed by the variable display device 35 by the variable processing (B1111) (during the change). It is in the position (normal position, first position). The movable member 132 is hidden behind the center case 34 at the initial position and cannot be viewed from the front. Due to the movement of the movable member 132 to the movement position (second position), the movable member 132 appears and becomes an appearance state that can be visually recognized from the front, and the effect of the production is enhanced.

  In FIG. 28B, when the game ball wins (enters) the second start winning opening 39 and flows down (passes through) the flow path 135, the movable member 132 moves to the moving position by the load of the game ball. . At the same time, the effect control device 700 notifies (displays) the expectation degree of the big hit for the current special figure fluctuation display game (the fluctuation) to the fluctuation display device 35 as the big hit notice effect during the fluctuation. For example, the notification is performed by character display (“Expect this change!” Etc.), but other display may be used. Other notification contents include the internal probability state (high probability state or low probability state) and the number of remaining probable big hits in the case of the set type described above. Therefore, the expectation degree of big hit regarding the current special figure variation display game is notified in the variation display device 35 in correspondence with the operation of the movable member 132 (movable accessory), so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In this case, the effect control device 700 generates a command (decoration special figure holding number command, prefetch command (prefetch symbol command and prefetch variation pattern command), etc.) generated by the game control device 600 by winning the second start winning opening 39. (B1118, B1119, etc.). Then, the production control device 700 transmits to the video control microcomputer 720 so that the fluctuation display device 35 notifies (displays) the expectation degree of the big hit for the current special figure fluctuation display game that is performed at the time of receiving this command. The command (effect command) to be edited is transmitted (B1014). The expected degree of jackpot for the special figure fluctuation display game is, for example, the reach system information (that is, the game information of the fluctuation display game) in the pre-read information in the start storage area (part of the RAM 711) corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. Etc. The notification (display) of the expectation may be displayed by partially overwriting the scene set in the scene sequence table, or may be performed by resetting the scene sequence table (B1207).

[Example 2]
29 (A) and 29 (B) show another example of the effects executed in the gaming machine 1 by using the movable member 132 and the variable display device 35 by the game ball, the effect control device 700, and the like (effect example 2). Show. This effect is a notification informing the change display device 35 in accordance with the operation of the movable member 132, and is an effect in which the operation and the display of the change display device 35 are associated with each other.

  In FIG. 29A, when the game ball wins (enters) the second start winning port 39 during the fluctuation and flows down (passes) the flow path 135, the movable member 132 moves due to the load of the game ball. . At the same time, the effect control device 700 notifies (displays) the expectation degree of the big hit of the special figure variable display game corresponding to the start memory (hold) generated by the winning as the big hit notice effect to the fluctuation display device 35. Accordingly, in response to the operation of the movable member 132 (movable accessory), the variation display device 35 notifies the jackpot expectation regarding the future special figure variation display game based on the start memory (holding) that has occurred now. The interest of will improve.

  In this case, the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 receives a prefetch command (a prefetch symbol command and a prefetch variation pattern command) generated by the game control device 600 by winning the second start winning opening 39. (B1119). Then, the main control microcomputer 710 edits the command so that the fluctuation display device 35 notifies (displays) the expectation degree of the big hit of the special figure fluctuation display game caused by the start memory (hold) corresponding to the prefetch command. To the video control microcomputer 720 (B1014). For example, the notification is performed by character display (such as “Expect after X change!”), But other display may be used. Here, “X” is the current number of holds, and can be understood from the latest decoration special figure hold number command (special figure hold number command) (B1118).

  In FIG. 29 (B), in addition to the display of FIG. 29 (A), the variable display device 35 changes the hold display for the start memory (hold) caused by the current winning and changes the hold display effect (hold pre-reading notice). ) Is done. The change of the hold display is performed by changing the color of the hold display displayed on the variable display device 35 or changing the shape. In addition, what is necessary is just to change the luminescent color of an LED lamp, when a game machine performs a hold display with an LED lamp. The effect control device 700 edits the command so as to change the hold display and transmits it to the video control microcomputer 720 (B1014), and the video control microcomputer 720 performs the hold display (B1404).

[Example 3]
FIG. 30 shows another example of the effects executed in the gaming machine 1 using the movable member 132 and the variable display device 35 by the game ball, the effect control device 700, etc. (effect example 3). This effect is a modification of the effect of FIG. 29B, and the shutter portion 772 is also used to perform the effect.

  The shutter portion 772 is normally closed (or, when the operation of the shutter portion 772 is fast, the shutter portion 772 is closed when winning the second start winning opening 39), and the game ball is in the second start winning opening. Even when winning (entering) 39 and entering the flow path 135, the shutter portion 772 cannot pass through the opening 137. In the closed state of the shutter portion 772, the game ball is in contact with the movable piece 131 in the flow path 135 and is maintained in a state where the movable piece 131 and the movable member 132 are moved by the load (operation state, appearance state). To do.

  When the hold (starting memory) that is the target of the hold display effect (holding pre-reading notice) is digested by the winning, the shutter portion 772 is opened, and the game ball is discharged from the opening 137 to the ball flow downstream 160. Thus, the movable member 132 returns to the initial position. That is, the movable piece 131 and the movable member 132 are maintained in a moved state by the load of the game ball until the special figure variation display game related to the suspension that is the target of the suspension display effect is started. Note that when the hold display effect is not performed due to the winning (when the degree of expectation of the big hit is low), the shutter portion 772 may be opened immediately.

  The main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 controls the opening / closing of the shutter portion 772 via the board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743. In the start storage area (a part of the RAM 711) related to the hold (prefetch target hold) that is the subject of the hold prefetch notice, information on whether or not the shutter unit 772 should be opened / closed is also stored as effect information related to the prefetch effect. May be configured. Then, the main control microcomputer 710 may perform control to open the shutter unit 772 when the prefetch target hold is consumed.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 causes the fluctuation display device 35 to notify (display) the number of fluctuations Y until the pre-read target hold is consumed each time the hold is consumed while the shutter portion 772 is closed. The command is edited and transmitted to the video control microcomputer 720 (B1014). For example, the notification is performed by character display (“Y change later!” Or the like), but other display may be used. Here, “Y” is the number of holds until the prefetch target hold, and is known from the hold number when the prefetch target hold occurs and the number of fluctuations (B1204) since the prefetch target hold occurs.

  In the above description, the case where the game ball wins the second start winning opening 39 during the fluctuation has been described. However, when the winning is made during the special game state (big hit), the movable member 132 appears and the big hit is made. The production is changed. Then, after the special game state (big hit) is finished, the shutter portion 772 is opened, and the game ball is discharged from the opening 137 to the ball flow path 160.

[Example 4]
31A to 31D are executed in the gaming machine 1 by using the movable member 132, the lower elevating members 124, 125, 126, and the fluctuation display device 35 by the game ball, the effect control device 700, and the like. Another example of the effect (Example 4) is shown. This effect is to notify the change display device 35 in accordance with the operation of the upper movable member 132 and the lower elevating members 124, 125, 126, and the operation and the display of the change display device 35 are associated with each other. Production.

  In FIG. 31A, when the game ball wins (enters) the second start winning opening 39 and is discharged from the flow path 135 through the opening 137 to the ball flow path 160, The movable member 132 moves to the movement position. At the same time, the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 designates one of the elevating members 124, 125, 126, and operates (moves) one elevating member 124, 125, 126 designated as a game ball. The change display device 35 is notified (displayed) of the effect mode that occurs when it is set.

  In FIG. 31 (B), a game ball that has actually entered the rolling passage 122 from the ball flow path 160 has actuated one designated lifting member 124, 125, 126 (here, the left lifting member 126). In this case, this operation is detected by the corresponding operation detection switch (SW) 753a, 753b, 753c. In this case, the main control microcomputer 710 transmits a command to the video control microcomputer 720 and causes the variable display device 35 to display a predetermined display (for example, the character display “Done! Great success!”).

  In FIG. 31C, the main control microcomputer 710 subsequently changes the effect mode and notifies (displays) the advance notice (information) regarding the subsequent gaming state on the variable display device 35. The effect mode change can be a notice of a big hit result of the special figure variation display game, that is, a notice of a special gaming state. The main control microcomputer 710 transmits a command to the video control microcomputer 720 and causes the variable display device 35 to display a predetermined display (for example, character display “entering heaven mode”). Other notification contents include the subsequent internal probability state (high probability state or low probability state), and in the case of the set type described above, the number of remaining probable big hits (that is, whether or not the probable game state will be changed in the future). For example, information on the gaming state). In this manner, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is notified in response to the operation of the movable piece (here, the left movable piece 191) that moves one designated lifting member 124, 125, 126.

  In FIG. 31D, when the operation of one designated lifting member 124, 125, 126 is not detected by the corresponding operation detection switch (SW) 753a, 753b, 753c, the main control microcomputer 710 A command is transmitted to the video control microcomputer 720 to display a predetermined display (for example, character display “sorry! Expect it next time!”) On the variable display device 35.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
According to the first embodiment, the gaming machine 1 has a winning area (the second start winning port 39, the general winning port 40, the first special variable winning device 41 of the first special variable winning device 41) in which the game balls flowing down the gaming area 31 can win. A first grand prize opening, or a second big prize opening of the second special variable prize winning device 42) and ball flow paths 150 and 160 for flowing down the game balls won in the winning area. The rolling passage 122 as a game ball rolling region is connected to the ball flow lower paths 150 and 160, and rolls the game ball flowing down the ball flow lower paths 150 and 160 so as to be visible. The discharge channels 187, 188, and 198 are configured to discharge game balls that have flowed down from the rolling passage 122 (game ball rolling region) to the outside of the gaming machine. The movable pieces 190, 191, 197 can move by the load of the game ball flowing down from the rolling passage 122 to the discharge passages 187, 188, 198, and the movable pieces 190, 191, 197 are lift members 124, 125, 126. Interlocks with (acts). Accordingly, since the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (acts) are operated by the load of the game ball after winning a prize, the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (acts) perform an effect without a driving source for operating them. be able to. Furthermore, it is possible to effectively utilize the game balls after winning a prize. Also, winning the prize leads to the operation of the elevating members 124, 125, 126 (community), so that it is possible to improve the fun of the game even when winning.

  According to 1st Embodiment, the display part 35a as a display area of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 35 can display the fluctuation | variation display game which fluctuates and displays several identification information. The start opening (for example, the first start winning opening 37) can start a variable display game by entering a game ball. The center case 34 forms an opening 34a (window) facing the display portion 35a rearward and is disposed in the game area 31. The stage part 101 is provided below the opening part 34a (window part) of the center case 34, and is configured to be able to roll so that the game ball easily flows down to the upper part of the starting port. A rolling passage 122 (game ball rolling region) is provided behind the stage unit 101. Accordingly, a rolling passage 122 for rolling the game ball for operating the elevating members 124, 125, 126 (acts) and a stage portion 101 for rolling the game ball that can flow down to the upper part of the starting port are arranged in the front-rear direction. Game balls will roll, and the fun of the game will improve.

  According to the first embodiment, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is notified corresponding to the operation of the movable pieces 190, 191 and 197 (FIGS. 31B and 31C). That is, the advance notice corresponding to the operation of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (acts) is performed. Therefore, the movement of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (the accessory) can be given meaning, and the interest in the operation of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (the accessory) is further improved.

  According to the first embodiment, the gaming machine 1 flows down a winning area (for example, the second start winning opening 39) in which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 31 can win, and a gaming ball won in the winning area. And a fluctuation display device 35 capable of displaying a fluctuation display game for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 includes a movable piece 131 that operates according to the load of the game ball when the game ball passes through the flow path 135, and a movable member 132 (an accessory) that operates according to the operation of the movable piece 131. Prepare. Corresponding to the operation of the movable piece 131 (according to the operation of the movable piece 131), the change display device 35 notifies the advance notice regarding the gaming state. Therefore, since the movable member 132 (the accessory) is operated by the load of the game ball after winning a prize, the movable member 132 (the accessory) can perform an effect without a driving source for operation. Furthermore, it is possible to effectively utilize the game balls after winning a prize. In addition, since winning the game leads to the operation of the movable member 132 (an accessory), it is possible to improve the interest of the game even when winning.

  According to the first embodiment, the starting storage means (for example, the game control device 600) establishes the starting condition based on the winning of the game ball in the winning area (for example, the second starting winning port 39), and changes the start condition. Information related to the execution of the display game is stored as start-up memory. A notice about the result of the variable display game being executed or the result of the variable display game based on the already stored start-up memory is notified. Therefore, by giving a notice to the result of the variable display game, the action of the movable member 132 (the accessory) is related to the expectation of the big hit of the variable display game, and the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the first embodiment, the start memory display means (the effect control apparatus 700 that performs the hold display) displays the start memory (hold) so that the player can see it. When the advance notice for the result of the variable display game based on the start memory is notified, the start memory display means displays the start memory (for example, pre-read target hold) in a distinguishable manner as an object of the advance notice (FIG. 29B). ). Accordingly, since the start memory to be notified is easily discriminated, the player can play the game with expectation up to the variable display game based on the start memory to be notified.

  According to the first embodiment, the gaming machine 1 includes the shutter portion 772 provided in the flow path 135. When the shutter portion 772 is closed, the game ball that operated the movable piece 131 does not flow down, and the movable piece 131 stops in the operating state (moving state). Shutter unit 772 is closed until the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, prefetch target hold) that is the target of notification of the advance notice is executed. Accordingly, since the movable member 132 (act) is in operation until the start memory to be notified, the variable display game corresponding to the start memory to be notified becomes easy to understand. Interest is increased.

  According to the first embodiment, the center case 34 disposed in the game area 31 forms an opening 34a (window) facing the variable display device 35 rearward, and operates according to the operation of the movable piece 131. The movable member 132 (the accessory) is arranged beside the short side of the opening 34a (window) of the center case 34 when not operating. Therefore, the movable member 132 (the accessory) is on the short side of the center case 34 at the initial position where it does not operate, and is difficult to see because it is shielded by the center case 34. Then, the movable member 132 (the accessory) does not interfere with the variable display at the initial position, and appears at the time of operation to give the player a surprise and improve the interest.

(Second Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the player is advantageous in accordance with the appearance rate (the operation rate at which the specific lifting member is operated) where the specific lifting member appears from the convex portions 123a, 123b, 123c of the cover portion 123. The configuration. For example, whether or not to change the gaming state to a probabilistic gaming state (probability variation state) is drawn with a probability corresponding to the appearance rate. The specific lifting member is one or a plurality (not all) of the lifting members 124, 125, 126. Note that in the second embodiment, description of the same configuration as in the first embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing a control system centered on the game control apparatus 600 according to the second embodiment. The game control device 600 receives signals from the operation detection switches (SW) 753a, 753b, and 753c via the proximity interface (I / F) 621 and the like. The game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 is configured so that, during the big hit game state (special game state), each of the lift members 124, 123b, 123c, The number of appearances of 125 and 126 appearing (the number of times that each of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 is operated) is measured and stored in the RAM 611c.

  Then, the gaming microcomputer 611 divides the number of appearances of a specific lifting member (here, the central lifting member 125) by the number of appearances of all the lifting members 124, 125, 126 in the big hit end processing of A2015, An appearance rate (operation ratio) at which a specific lifting member appears is obtained. It should be noted that the appearance rate (operation ratio) at which the elevating member appears is the same as the operation ratio of the movable piece interlocking with the elevating member among the plurality of movable pieces 190, 191 and 197. Next, the gaming microcomputer 611 sets a probability that the probability change gaming state (probability variation state) will occur in the lottery based on the appearance rate of the specific lifting member based on the reference table as shown in FIG. Then, the gaming microcomputer 611 draws a lottery with the probability as to whether or not the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to the probability changing gaming state. For example, the game microcomputer 611 may be selected by lottery in the big hit end process of A2015. Note that the appearance rate may be obtained by measuring the number of appearances of the elevating members 124, 125, 126 appearing in a specific round instead of all the big hit rounds.

  The reference table of FIG. 33 determines the probability of the probability variation gaming state with respect to the appearance rate of a specific lifting member (here, the central lifting member 125), and the probability variation gaming state is reached when this appearance rate (motion ratio) increases. The probability is also set high, and the player becomes advantageous according to the appearance rate. In other words, for the player, the action of the specific lifting member is a notice that the probable change gaming state is set. Therefore, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is notified corresponding to the operation (particularly the operation ratio) of the movable piece that moves the specific lifting member. As an alternative configuration, the reference table has a probability that a certain elevating member does not appear, that is, the probability that a certain elevating member other than a certain elevating member (for example, elevating members 124 and 126) appears, is in a probabilistic gaming state. It may be determined. Thus, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is notified according to the operation ratio of at least one movable piece that moves at least one lifting member.

  Depending on whether the big prize opening opened in the big hit gaming state is the first big prize opening of the first special variable prize winning device 41 or the second big prize winning port of the second special variable prize winning device 42, You may change the specific raising / lowering member which affects. For example, when the grand prize opening to be opened is the first grand prize winning opening of the first special variable prize winning device 41 on the right side, the right elevator member 124 is used as the specific elevator member, and the right elevator member 124 appears. The probability of becoming a probabilistic gaming state with respect to the rate may be determined. For example, when the grand prize opening to be opened is the second grand prize winning opening of the second special variable prize winning device 42 on the left side, the left raising / lowering member 126 is used as the specific raising / lowering member 126 and the left raising / lowering member 126 appears. The probability of becoming a probabilistic gaming state with respect to the rate may be determined. Thereby, the position of the special winning opening to be opened is associated with the position of the specific lifting member that affects the lottery, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In the above description, whether or not to change the gaming state to the probable gaming state with the probability according to the appearance rate of the specific lifting member has been drawn, but the probability (execution rate) according to the appearance rate (motion ratio) of the specific lifting member ), It may be advantageous for the player by notifying the advance notice of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. For example, in the case of a set-type gaming machine in which the probability variation jackpot is a predetermined number of sets, the remaining number of probability variation jackpots (that is, whether or not the probability variation gaming state will be entered in the future) as the gaming state notice. Information) is notified to the notification display 300. Thus, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is notified in accordance with the operation (particularly the operation ratio) of the movable piece (for example, the central movable piece 197) that moves the elevating member (for example, the central elevating member 125).

(Effect of the second embodiment)
According to the second embodiment, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is notified corresponding to the operation of the movable pieces 190, 191 and 197. That is, the advance notice corresponding to the operation of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (acts) is performed. Therefore, the movement of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (the accessory) can be given meaning, and the interest in the operation of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (the accessory) is further improved. A plurality of movable pieces 190, 191 and 197 are provided, and a notice regarding the gaming state is notified according to the operation ratio of at least one movable piece. In other words, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is made according to the operation ratio of any of the plurality of elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (commodities). Therefore, as for which lifting member 124, 125, 126 (combination object) operates, the interest of the game is generated and the gameability is improved. Further, the second embodiment has the same effect as the first embodiment.

(Third embodiment)
In the third embodiment, the rotating members 231 and 232 are provided in the rolling passage 122 (game ball rolling region) of the game ball or upstream thereof, and the rotating members 231 and 232 are rotated according to the game state. The operation ratio of each elevating member 124, 125, 126 can be adjusted. Note that in the third embodiment, description of the same configuration as the first or second embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 34 is a front view (front view) showing a discharge ball effect unit according to the third embodiment. The rotating members 231 and 232 function as an adjusting unit that adjusts the operation ratio of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 by changing the speed of the game ball. In the present embodiment, a case where the rotating members 231 and 232 are respectively provided at the lower end portion 150a of the ball flow lower passage 150 and the lower end portion 160a of the ball flow lower passage 160 will be described. It may be provided near the right inlet 122a and near the left inlet 122b in the moving passage 122 (game ball rolling region).

  When the rotating member 231 provided at the bottom of the lower end 150a rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, the speed of the game ball from the ball flow downstream 150 decreases, and when it rotates counterclockwise, Increase the speed of the game ball. When the rotating member 232 provided at the bottom of the lower end portion 160a rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the front, the speed of the game ball from the ball flow downstream 160 decreases, and when it rotates clockwise, Increase the speed of the game ball. The rotary members 231 and 232 are included in the board effect device 770, and the main control microcomputer 710 operates the motors that drive the rotary members 231 and 232 via the board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743. Control (B1017).

  When the rotating member 231 rotates in the clockwise direction, the speed of the game ball at the lower end 150a is reduced, and the game ball from the ball flow down path 150 is easily dropped at the right drop port 185. Thereby, the rate at which the left elevating member 126 operates (operation rate) can be reduced, and the rate at which the right elevating member 124 operates by the game ball from the right drop port 185 (operation rate) can be increased. Conversely, when the rotating member 231 provided at the bottom of the lower end 150a rotates counterclockwise, the speed of the game ball at the lower end 150a is increased, and the game ball from the ball flow lower path 150 is placed on the left drop port. It becomes easy to fall at 186. Thereby, the rate at which the left elevating member 126 is operated by the game ball from the left drop port 186 (operation rate) can be increased, and the rate at which the right elevating member 124 is operated (operation rate) can be decreased.

  When the rotating member 232 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, the speed of the game ball at the lower end portion 160a is reduced, and the game ball from the ball flow path 160 is easily dropped from the left drop port 186. Thereby, the rate at which the right elevating member 124 operates can be reduced, and the rate at which the left elevating member 126 operates can be increased. Conversely, when the rotating member 232 rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, the speed of the game ball at the lower end 160a is increased, and the game ball from the ball flow path 160 is likely to fall from the right drop port 186. . Thereby, the rate at which the right elevating member 124 operates can be increased, and the rate at which the left elevating member 126 operates can be decreased.

  In a special gaming state where the first big winning opening of the first special variable winning device 41 on the right side is opened, when the gaming state becomes advantageous to the player after the big hit (for example, when it becomes a probability variation gaming state) The rotating member 231 rotates clockwise to increase the rate at which the right elevating member 124 close to the first special variation winning device 41 operates and increase the number of appearances. In the special game state in which the second big prize winning opening of the second special fluctuation winning device 42 on the left side is opened, when the game state is advantageous to the player after the big hit, the rotating member 232 rotates counterclockwise. To increase the rate at which the left elevating member 126 that is close to the second special variation prize-winning device 42 operates to increase the number of appearances.

  In this way, it is possible to notify (predict) that the gaming state will be advantageous to the player after the big hit, corresponding to the operation of the elevating member (that is, the operation of the movable piece) (particularly corresponding to the operation ratio). For example, there is a probability variation gaming state as a gaming state after the jackpot that is advantageous for the player, and in the case of a set type gaming machine, it can be notified that the probability variation jackpot still remains. In this way, among the gaming states, the elevating members that are likely to appear change according to the internal probability state inside the gaming machine, that is, the high probability state or the low probability state, and the internal probability state is notified (notice). It will be.

(Effect of the third embodiment)
According to the third embodiment, the gaming machine 1 operates in the ball flow lower paths 150 and 160 or the rolling passage 122 (game ball rolling area), and the operation ratio of the plurality of lifting members 124, 125, and 126 (combined items). That is, an adjustment unit (for example, rotating members 231 and 232) that can adjust the operation ratio of the plurality of movable pieces 190, 191, and 197 is provided. Therefore, by adjusting the operation ratio of the elevating members 124, 125, 126 (commodities), it is possible to execute a notice that well matches the gaming state such as the internal probability state of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a notice regarding the gaming state is notified corresponding to the operation of the movable pieces 190, 191 and 197. That is, the advance notice corresponding to the operation of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (acts) is performed. Therefore, the movement of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (the accessory) can be given meaning, and the interest in the operation of the elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (the accessory) is further improved. Further, a plurality of movable pieces 190, 191 and 197 are provided, and a notice regarding the gaming state is notified according to the operation ratio of at least one movable piece. In other words, the advance notice regarding the gaming state is made according to the operation ratio of any of the plurality of elevating members 124, 125, and 126 (commodities). Therefore, as for which lifting member 124, 125, 126 (combination object) operates, the interest of the game is generated and the gameability is improved. Further, the third embodiment has the same effect as the first embodiment.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea, and it is obvious that these are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. It is. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

34 Center case 34a Opening (display window)
37 First start winning opening 38, 39 Second start winning opening 41 First special variable winning device 42 Second special variable winning device 101 Stage portion 120 Game ball rolling member 122 Rolling path (game ball rolling region)
124, 125, 126 Elevating member (object)
131 Movable piece 132 Movable member (object)
137 Opening 150, 160 Ball flow down path 180 Rolling member main body 187, 188, 198 Discharge flow path 190, 191, 197 Movable piece 194, 195, 196 Interlocking mechanism 200 Discharge ball production unit 231, 232 Rotating member 600 Game control device 611 Game microcomputer 700 Production control device 710 Main control microcomputer

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine comprising a winning area where game balls flowing down the gaming area can win, and a ball flow path for flowing down the gaming balls won in the winning area,
A game ball rolling region that is connected to the ball flow downstream and rolls the game ball that has flowed down the ball flow downward in a visible manner;
A discharge flow path configured to discharge the game ball flowing down from the gaming ball rolling area to the outside of the gaming machine;
A movable piece that can be moved by the load of the game ball flowing down from the game ball rolling region to the discharge channel,
A game machine, wherein the movable piece is interlocked with an accessory. A display area capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner;
A starting port capable of starting the variable display game by entering a game ball;
Forming a window portion facing the display area rearward, and a center case arranged in the game area;
A stage portion provided below the window portion of the center case and configured to be rollable so that a game ball can easily flow down to the upper portion of the start port,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming ball rolling region is provided behind the stage unit.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a notice regarding a gaming state is notified in response to the operation of the movable piece.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of the movable pieces are provided, and the advance notice is notified according to an operation ratio of at least one movable piece.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising an adjustment unit capable of adjusting an operation ratio of the plurality of movable pieces in the ball flow lower path or the game ball rolling region.

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