JP2015019744A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving attractiveness of a game by a winning device.SOLUTION: A winning device includes a movable space which is partitioned and formed so that a game ball does not flow in the inside and a presentation member which can perform a predetermined presentation operation in the movable space and has presentation operation means which allows the presentation member to execute a presentation operation on the basis of establishment of predetermined conditions.

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a gaming board having a gaming area on which a game ball can flow down is formed on a surface, and a winning device having a winning opening in which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can win a prize. It is known that a game value (award ball or award data) is given to a player by winning a game ball at the winning opening (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-318515 A JP 2005-270584 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described in the above-mentioned patent document, since the winning device is only provided with a winning opening, there is a problem that the entertainment of the game cannot be improved by the winning device. .

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by a winning device.

  A representative embodiment of the present invention includes a game board on which a game area where a game ball can flow down is formed on a surface, and a winning device having a winning opening through which the game ball flowing down the game area can win. In the gaming machine, the winning device has a movable space that is partitioned so that game balls do not flow inside, and an effect member that can perform a predetermined effect operation inside the movable space. Further, the present invention is characterized in that there is provided an effect operation means capable of causing the effect member to execute an effect operation based on establishment of a predetermined condition.

  According to a typical embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by a winning device.

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 of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the game board and game production | presentation structure of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the back surface composition object of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged front view of the back surface composition object centering on the production movable unit of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged front view of the back surface composition object centering on the distribution movable unit of the 1st embodiment of the present invention, and a raising / lowering unit. It is a perspective view of a distribution movable unit of a 1st embodiment of the present invention, (A) is an exploded perspective view of a distribution movable unit, and (B) is a perspective view of a state where a distribution movable unit waits in an initial position. FIG. It is a perspective view of the sub display unit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a disassembled perspective view of a sub display unit, (B) is a perspective view of the state which the sub display unit protruded in the front-back direction. . It is a disassembled perspective view of the front structure of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the center frame unit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an expansion perspective view of the center frame unit centering on the top fluctuation winning part of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an expansion perspective view of the game production structure centering on the upper fluctuation prize-winning part of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of a prize space of the 1st embodiment of the present invention, (A) is a figure in case a distribution rotator is in a 0 degree rotation state, (B) is a distribution rotator in a 180 degree rotation state FIG. It is the perspective view of the area division member of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is the perspective view which looked at the area division member from the back surface, (B) is the perspective view which looked at the area division member from the front lower side. is there. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the accessory of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a front view of a game production | presentation structure, (B) is the state of the state which the production | presentation movable member and the distribution rotator were united. It is a front view. It is a figure explaining the progress display part of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is an enlarged front view of the game production | presentation structure centering on a progress display part, (B) is light emission of 4th design LED. It is a transition diagram which shows a pattern. It is a disassembled perspective view of the light-guide plate unit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a cross-sectional perspective view of the light-guide plate unit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a cross-sectional perspective view of a light-guide plate unit, (B) is an expanded cross section of the part enclosed with the circular broken line in (A). A perspective view and (C) are expanded sectional views of a portion surrounded by a circular broken line in (A). It is a figure which shows the light emission area | region of the light guide plate of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a figure which shows the light emission area | region of a front side light-guide plate, (B) is a figure which shows the light emission area | region of a back side light-guide plate. is there. It is a perspective view of the prize-winning apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a cross-sectional perspective view of the right protrusion part of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game flow of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 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 which shows the procedure of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second 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 special figure fluctuation process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of the small hit process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the small hit process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of the jackpot process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half part of the jackpot process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart when there is no winning at the upper prize winning opening of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart when there is a prize at the top prize winning opening of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart when there are a plurality of winnings in the upper prize winning opening of the first embodiment of the present invention and a V winning is generated. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st CPU main process 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 customer waiting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen of the energy-saving mode state which reduced the brightness | luminance of 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a customer waiting demonstration screen of energy-saving mode, (B) is a menu screen of energy-saving mode. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the moving image browsing process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the reproduction | regeneration processing of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the video recording process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the some moving image information preserve | saved 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 indicator operation setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the raising / lowering and front-back operation of the sub display unit 340 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) and (B) show a 1st front-back operation mode, (C) and (D) are FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a second front-rear operation mode. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | generation which combined the 1st back-and-forth operation | movement aspect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the screen production on a main display screen and a sub display screen. (A) shows production example 1, (B) shows production example 2, (C) and (D) are diagrams showing a common production example that follows production examples 1 and 2. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in case the sub display unit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention returns to an initial position. (A) shows a state of moving back and forth, (B) and (C) show examples of return effects when the notice effect image indirectly suggests reliability, and (D) and (E) notice It is a figure which shows the example of a return effect in case an effect image directly suggests reliability. It is a figure which shows the back-and-front operation | movement aspect of the 1st display and the 2nd display of the modification of the back-and-forth operation | movement aspect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) and (B) are 1st display back. The figure which shows the state which slides to (C), (D) is a figure which shows the state which a 1st indicator rotates back. It is a figure which shows the structure of the front member and damping member of the modification of the sub display unit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) And (B) arrange | positions the 2nd indicator in a damping member. FIGS. 7A and 7B are views showing a state in which the convex lens unit is disposed on the front member, and FIGS. 8C and 9D illustrate a state in which the second display unit is disposed on the damping member and the light guide plate unit is disposed on the front member. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory operation | movement setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the light-guide plate effect setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the light emission mode selection table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (A) is a figure which shows the light emission mode selection table 1, (B) is a figure which shows the light emission mode selection table 2, (C) is The figure which shows the light emission mode selection table 3, (D) is a figure which shows the light emission mode selection table 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 5 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 6 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 7 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 8 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 9 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 10 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 11 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 12 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 13 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 14 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 15 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 16 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production pattern 17 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding number command reception process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which expanded the lower part of the game board which showed the path | route to which a game ball | bowl flows down by the left strike of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which expanded the lower part of the game board which showed the path | route where a game ball | bowl flows down by the right strike of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7 is a simplified diagram of the winning device showing the operation of the right effect member by winning a special prize 1 start winning opening of Modification 1 of the winning device of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the simplified figure of the winning device which shows operation | movement of the left production | presentation member by winning of the special figure 2 start winning opening of the modification 1 of the winning device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 9 is a simplified diagram of the winning device in a state where the special drawing 2 start winning opening of the variation 2 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not opened. FIG. 9 is a simplified diagram of the winning device in a state where the special figure 2 start winning opening of the variation 2 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is opened. A lower variation prize-winning device (attacker) is disposed between a pair of projecting portions of the third modification of the prize-winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a simplified diagram of a winning device in which a mouth is arranged. FIG. 10 is a simplified diagram of a winning device in which a special figure 1 starting winning port, a special figure 2 starting winning port, and a lower large winning port of Modification 4 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention are integrally disposed; . It is the perspective view which looked at the winning device of the modification 5 of the winning device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front upper direction. It is a cross-sectional perspective view of the protrusion part which looked at the protrusion part of the modification 5 of the winning device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the player's viewpoint. It is a screen transition figure which shows the example of an effect which provided the interlocking | linkage with the rotation operation | movement of the distribution movable unit of the other example of production of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the design fluctuation of a fluctuation display game. It is a screen transition figure which shows the example of an effect which provided the interlocking | linkage with the rotation operation | movement of the distribution movable unit of the other example of production 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the symbol variation in pseudo | simulation continuous variation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that front, rear, left and right in the description of the gaming machine 1 refer to directions seen from the player who is playing the game.

[Overall view of gaming machine]
The gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 3 whose one side is attached to an outer frame (support) 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 18 so as to be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 3 includes a front frame 4 and a glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 5.

  The front frame 4 is provided with a game board 20 (see FIG. 2) having a game area 22 in a concave chamber-like game board storage part having an open front surface. A glass frame 5 provided with a transparent plate 5a is attached. Here, the transparent plate 5a is unitized in a state where two sheets are arranged in the front and rear, and is a transparent member such as glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, or the like. In this way, the transparent plate 5a functions as a game visual recognition area that allows the game area 22 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 20 to be visible.

  The front frame 4 and the glass frame 5 can be opened individually. For example, the game area 22 of the game board 20 can be accessed by opening the glass frame 5. Further, by opening the front frame 4, it is possible to access the game control device 100 (see FIGS. 3 and 23) and the like disposed on the back side of the game board 20.

  Various frame constituent members are disposed on the edge of the glass frame 5 around the transparent plate 5a.

  On the upper and left sides of the glass frame 5, decoration devices 6 and 7 capable of producing a light emission according to the gaming state are arranged. The decoration devices 6 and 7 accommodate illumination members such as LEDs inside, and perform a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The illumination members disposed inside the decoration devices 6 and 7 constitute a part of the frame decoration device 171 (see FIG. 24).

  Upper speakers 8a are respectively disposed at the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the glass frame 5. Apart from these upper speakers 8a, two lower speakers 8b are provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. The lower speaker 8 b is disposed in the lower left corner portion of the glass frame 5 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 4. These upper speaker 8a and lower speaker 8b emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The cheating includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet (magnet fraud), an act of oscillating radio waves with respect to the start switch of the gaming machine 1 (radio fraud), etc. It is. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor 29a (see FIG. 23) or detecting radio waves with the radio wave sensor 29b (see FIG. 23).

  Moreover, the act of opening the front frame 4 and the glass frame 5 is also included abnormally. The open / close state of the front frame 4 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 4e (see FIG. 23), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 5 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 5d (see FIG. 23). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, an abnormality notification such as outputting an alarm sound (error sound) from the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker 8b is performed.

  On the right side of the glass frame 5, a right side protruding portion 19 is provided that extends in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 1 and protrudes forward (player side). The right protrusion 19 is an effect device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the progress of the game. The illumination member disposed inside the right protrusion 19 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 171 (see FIG. 24).

  An upper plate unit 12 having an upper plate (storage plate) 13 capable of storing game balls is attached to the lower portion of the glass frame 5. The upper plate 13 is formed in a box shape whose upper surface is open. The game balls stored in the upper plate 13 are supplied to a launching device provided at the lower part of the front frame 4.

  The upper plate unit 12 includes an effect operation unit 15 that receives an input operation from a player, an upper plate decoration unit 14 that performs a light emission effect according to the game state, and a ball lending operation device 40 that receives an input operation from the player. And a lower speaker 8b positioned at the lower left corner and the lower right corner of the gaming machine 1.

  The production operation unit 15 is provided in the upper center of the upper plate unit 12 so that the player can easily operate. The effect operation unit 15 is an operation device in which a touch panel function is incorporated in addition to a push button, and further has a light emission function as a part of the light emission effect of the upper plate decoration unit 14. The touch panel is laid on the surface (operation surface) of the push button.

  When the player operates the effect operation unit 15, the player performs an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in a special figure variable display game or the like displayed on the first display (main display device) 31 (see FIG. 2). be able to. For example, it is possible to select an effect pattern (effect mode), or to execute a notice effect in advance for notifying the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. When the fluctuation display game is simply referred to as a fluctuation display game, in this specification, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Further, not only during the execution of the variable display game, but also when the player operates the effect operation unit 15 during non-execution, it may be possible to change (customize) the effect pattern, BGM, etc. You may enable it to adjust a volume and the brightness | luminance of various LED.

  Note that the gaming state when the variable display game (auxiliary game) is executed includes a plurality of gaming states. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special game state is, for example, a specific game state (a normal power support state or a short time state) or a special game state (a big hit state or a small hit state).

  The upper dish decoration unit 14 is a device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the gaming state, and is provided in the front portion of the upper dish unit 12. Note that light is emitted in conjunction with the operation of the effect operation unit 15 or the light emission effect.

  The ball lending operation device 40 is an operation device that is operated when a player borrows a game ball, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper plate unit 12. The ball lending operation device 40 includes a ball lending button 41, a return button 42, and a balance display unit 43. The ball lending button 41 is a button operated by the player when borrowing a game ball, and the return button 42 is a button operated by the player when discharging a prepaid card or the like from a card unit of a table unit (not shown). is there. The balance display unit 43 is a display area in which a balance such as a prepaid card is displayed.

  A lower tray unit 9 having a lower tray 10 capable of storing game balls is attached to the lower portion of the front frame 4 below the glass frame 5 including the upper tray unit 12 and the like. The lower plate 10 is disposed below the upper plate unit 12 with a predetermined interval from the upper plate unit 12. The lower dish 10 includes a ball punching hole 11a that penetrates the bottom surface of the lower dish 10 in the vertical direction, and a lower dish ball removing operation unit 11b for opening and closing the ball removing hole 11a. When the player operates the lower dish ball removal operation portion 11b to open the ball removal hole 11a, the game balls stored in the lower dish 10 can be discharged to the outside.

  The lower plate unit 9 is also locked with the firing handle 16 for operating the internal launching device, the lower speaker 8b located at the lower left corner and the lower right corner of the gaming machine 1, and the glass frame 5 closed. And a pothole portion 17 for performing the above.

  The firing handle 16 is disposed at the lower right portion of the front frame 4 and below the lower speaker 8b on the right side. When the player rotates the launch handle 16, the launch device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 13 onto the game area 22 of the game board 20. The launching speed of the game ball launched from the launching device is set so as to increase as the rotational operation amount of the launching handle 16 increases.

  In the vicinity of the firing handle 16, a firing stop switch (not shown) and a touch switch (not shown) are provided. The launch stop switch is for stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch device by outputting a launch stop switch signal to the launch control device 420 (see FIG. 23) when pressed by the player. The touch switch (not shown) detects that the player is operating the firing handle 16 (the player's hand is touching the firing handle 16) and sends a touch signal to the firing control device 420 (see FIG. 23). When the touch signal is not output, the launch of the game ball from the launch device is stopped.

  In response to an operation of the launch handle 16 by the player, the launching device launches a game ball with a first launch force and a game ball with a second launch force different from the first launch force. And a second launch mode for launching. 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 are launched and flowed down to the left and right sides of the game area 22, respectively.

[Game board configuration]
With reference to FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game board 20 partitions the substantially circular game area 22 by providing guide rails 22a as partition members on the surface of a substantially square game board main body. The material of the game board body may be a wooden plywood board, a plastic board, or an acrylic board. Then, a game ball is launched from the launching device into the game area 22 to play a game. The game area 22 is provided with a windmill as a hitting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails, and the like, and the shot game balls flow down the game area 22 while changing the rolling direction by these hitting direction changing members. To do.

  A center frame unit 210 (see FIG. 3) that forms a window portion that serves as a display area for the decorative special figure variation display game is attached from approximately the center of the game area 22 to the upper right. The center frame unit 210 constitutes a part of the front structure 200 (see FIG. 3), as will be described later. Behind the center frame unit 210 (on the back side of the game board) is a back surface structure (production device unit) 300 (see FIG. 3) in which an opening window 301c is formed, and the display unit is displayed through the opening window 301c. The first display (main display device) 31 is disposed so that can be visually recognized. The first display 31 has a main display screen 32 capable of executing a decoration special figure variation display game for variably displaying (variably displaying) a plurality of decoration identification information corresponding to the special figure variation display game. The first display 31 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, but may include a transmissive display such as an EL, or may be a 7-segment display, or a combination thereof. Also good.

  The main display screen 32 is provided with a plurality of variable display areas, and in each of the variable display areas, a character that produces decoration identification information (decoration special symbol) and a special decoration map variable display game is displayed. In addition, the main display screen 32 displays an image based on the progress of the game such as a jackpot display, a fanfare display, an ending display, and the like.

  A second display (sub display device) 34 having a sub display screen 35 is disposed in the upper right part of the main display screen 32. Display contents that can be displayed on the main display screen 32 may be displayed on the sub display screen 35, and display contents independent from the display contents displayed on the main display screen 32 may be displayed. .

  In the game area 22 on the left side of the center frame unit 210, direction changing members such as obstacle nails (not shown) and windmills (not shown) that change the flow direction of the game ball are arranged. A warp device 33 is arranged on the left side of the center frame unit 210 so that the warp entrance faces the game area 22.

  On the inner bottom portion of the center frame unit 210, a stage portion 240 is disposed for rolling out the game ball and then leading it to the game area 22 below the center frame unit 210. The game ball that has flowed into the warp passage of the warp device 33 from the warp entrance is guided to the stage unit 240. The stage portion 240 has a bowl-shaped rolling portion 243 that extends in the left-right direction at the center of the lower portion of the center frame unit 210 and that allows a game ball that has flowed down the warp passage to roll. The hook-shaped rolling part 243 is formed in a wave shape that inclines downward toward the center part and the center part rises upward.

  The game ball guided to the stage unit 240 from the warp path rolls on the bowl-shaped rolling part 243 and then passes through the guide channel from the specific inlet 36 provided at the center of the bowl-shaped rolling part 243. Are discharged to the game area 22 or discharged to the game area 22 from the disengagement introduction ports 38 (disengagement introduction ports 38a and 38b) provided on the left and right of the central portion of the bowl-shaped rolling portion 243. Here, the specific lead-out port (directly upper port) 37 corresponding to the outlet of the guide channel is disposed immediately above the special figure 1 start winning port 23, whereas the detachment introduction port 38 is the special figure 1 start winning port. Therefore, the possibility that the game balls discharged from the detachment introduction port 38 will win the special figure 1 start winning port 23 is extremely low.

  Also, in the game area 22 below the center frame unit 210, there is a winning device 280 including a special figure 1 start winning opening 23, a special figure 2 starting winning opening 24, a movable member 24a, a movable space (effect movable section) 286, and the like. Arranged. The special figure 1 start winning opening 23 and the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 are winning openings for establishing a start condition of the special figure changing display game (auxiliary game) by winning a game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special figure 2 fluctuation is provided immediately below the special figure 1 start prize opening (first start prize area) 23 to which the start condition of the special figure 1 variable display game (auxiliary game) is given (established). A special figure 2 start winning opening (second start winning area) 24 for providing (establishing) a start condition for the display game (auxiliary game) is provided. The special figure 2 start winning opening 24 includes a pair of movable members 24a whose upper side is opened in an inverted “C” shape and converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow. When the game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 or the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, a special symbol (special figure) variable display game is executed. It should be noted that a game ball can be awarded only to the left in the special figure 1 start winning opening 23.

  The pair of movable members 24a of the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 normally holds a closed state (a winning regulation state that is disadvantageous for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the special figure 1 start prize opening 23 is provided above the special figure 2 start prize opening 24, the game ball is placed in the special figure 2 start prize opening 24 when the movable member 24a is closed. You can't win a prize.

  The movable member 24a opens in the shape of a reverse “C” via the general-purpose solenoid 24b (see FIG. 20) when the result of the normal-variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode (a hit result mode). As a result, the game ball changes (converts) to an open state (a winning easy state advantageous to the player) that is likely to flow into the special figure 2 start winning opening 24.

  The movable member 24a is controlled by a game control device 100 described later. The game control device 100 increases the frequency of occurrence of the easy winning state or increases the generation time of the easy winning state in the probability variation state (probability variation state) or the short time state (time reduction state) compared to the normal game state. Such a state is generally called a public power support state.

  In addition, three general winning holes 26 are arranged in the lower left game area 22 of the center frame unit 210, and one general winning opening 26 is arranged in the lower right game area 22 of the center frame unit 210. ing.

  On the right side of the center frame unit 210, there is disposed a general diagram start gate 25 that establishes a start condition for a normal symbol (normal diagram) variable display game when a game ball passes. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 22 passes through the usual figure starting gate 25, the usual figure variation display game is executed.

  Further, an up-variable winning device 28 is provided below the usual start gate 25. The upper prize winning port 28b provided in the upper fluctuation winning device 28 is normally blocked by the movable member 28a so that the game ball cannot be won, and the special figure variation display game is in the small hit result mode (second special result mode). When the small hit state (second special game state) occurs, the movable member 28a is tilted from the standing state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) by the upper prize winning solenoid 28c (see FIG. 23) (player). Game ball can be won by being converted into an open state advantageous to the player). When a winning of a game ball is detected by an upper count switch 28d (see FIG. 23) provided in the up fluctuation winning device 28, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10) is paid out as a game value (privilege). Further, when the passing (winning) of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 225a (see FIG. 23) provided in the specific area 225 (see FIG. 12), it is possible to further generate (acquire) a big hit state. .

  Further, a lower variation winning device 27 is provided in the game area 22 at the lower right of the center frame unit 210. The lower big prize opening 27b provided in the lower fluctuation prize winning device 27 is normally blocked by an opening / closing plate (not shown) so that a game ball cannot win, and the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit result mode (first special result mode). ), Or when the big hit state (first special game state) occurs due to the game ball passing through the specific area 225 in the small hit state, the lower big prize winning solenoid 27c (see FIG. 23) The game ball can be won by changing (not shown) from a protruding state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) to a retracted state (open state advantageous to the player). When a winning of a game ball is detected by a lower count switch 27d (see FIG. 23) provided in the lower fluctuation winning device 27, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 balls) is paid out as a game value (privilege).

  The game area 22 below the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 is provided with an out opening 39 for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 22 and in the lower right part of the game board 20, 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 59 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 display 2 display) 52 and a memory display unit for notification of the start (pending) memory number of each special figure variation display game composed of a plurality of LEDs (special figure 1 hold display part 53, special figure 2 hold display part) 54), a general map display unit (general map display) 55 for a general map variable display game, and a general map hold display unit 56 for notifying the start (hold) memory number of the general map variable display game. ing.

  In addition, the collective display device 50 has a high-probability display unit and a short-time state for notifying that the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state from the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on until the first big hit occurrence. Then, the conversion state (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the gaming state display unit 57 including the short-time state display unit that lights up and notifies the occurrence of the short-running state, and the lower variation winning device 27 or the upper variation winning device 28 at the time of big hit. There are provided an open pattern (number of rounds) display section 58 to be displayed and a firing mode instruction display section 59 that lights up at the time of a big hit and indicates a right-hand strike.

  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 the player operating the launch handle 16 to launch a game ball from the launch device toward the game area 22. The launched game balls flow down the game area 22 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, etc. arranged in various places in the game area 22, and the normal start gate 25, the general winning opening 26, and the special figure 1. Win the start winning opening 23, the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24, the lower variation winning device 27 or the upper variation winning device 28, or flow into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 22 and discharge from the game area 22 Is done. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 26, the special figure 1 starting winning opening 23, the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24, the lower variation winning apparatus 27 or the upper variation winning apparatus 28, the type corresponding to the type of the winning opening won. A number of prize balls are discharged to the upper plate 13 via a payout unit (not shown).

  The normal start gate 25 is provided with a gate switch 25a (see FIG. 23) for detecting a game ball that has passed the normal start gate 25. When the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 25, it is detected by the gate switch 25a, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

  In a state where the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been played and the normal map change display game has not ended, FIG. 2 When the start winning opening 24 is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes the normal start gate 25, if the normal start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the stored number is added (+1). .

  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 the universal map display unit 55 provided in the collective display device 50. The common map display unit 55 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general map) 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 25 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure display unit 55 stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, when the electric solenoid 24b (see FIG. 23) is driven, the movable member 24a is converted into an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the game to the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 is performed. Ball winning is allowed.

  The special figure 1 start winning opening 23 is provided with a special figure 1 winning opening switch (start opening 1 switch) 23d (see FIG. 23) for detecting the winning of a game ball to the special figure 1 starting winning opening 23. ing. The special figure 2 winning winning opening 24 is provided with a special figure 2 winning opening switch (start opening 1 switch) 24d (see FIG. 23) for detecting the winning of a game ball to the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24. ing.

  When a game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, the big hit random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, and various variation pattern random number values are extracted, and the first start memory which is the right to start the special figure 1 variation display game is extracted. Are stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage area (a part of the RAM) of the game control apparatus 100 up to a predetermined number (for example, four). When a game ball wins the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and various variation pattern random number values are extracted, and a second start memory which is a right to start the special figure 2 variation display game is extracted. Are stored in the special figure 2 reserved storage area (a part of the RAM) of the game control apparatus 100 up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The number of memories of the first start memory and the second start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display section 53 and the special figure 2 hold display section 54 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the first indicator 31 is also displayed on the main display screen 32, the special figure 1 storage display LED 232 (see FIG. 16), and the special figure 2 storage display LED 234 (see FIG. 16).

  The game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 based on the first start memory (the winning of the game ball to the special figure 1 start winning opening 23). Further, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 variable display game on the special figure 2 display 52 based on the second start memory (the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 start winning opening 24).

  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. In addition, the first display 31 executes a decoration special figure fluctuation display game that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game.

  In the decoration special figure variation display game on the first display 31, the decoration special symbol (decoration identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is on the left (see the left decoration special symbol 61, FIG. 81), and on the right (right ornament special symbol). 62, refer to FIG. 81), and change display (scroll display) in the order of or at the same time (inside decoration special symbol 63, refer to FIG. 81). Thereafter, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are stopped sequentially or simultaneously, and the result of the decorative special symbol change display game is displayed. In addition, the first display 31 or the like displays various effects such as the appearance of a character in order to improve interest.

  When a game ball is awarded to the special figure 1 starting prize opening 23 or the special figure 2 starting prize opening 24 at a predetermined timing (when the value of the big hit random number obtained at the time of winning detection is a big hit value) As a result of the figure variation display game, the first special result mode (big hit result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and the big hit state (first special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode as a result of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game, decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game) executed on the first display 31 is the first special result aspect. (For example, a state in which numbers such as “7, 7, 7” are aligned).

  After that, a big win state (first special game state) occurs, and the big prize opening is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the lower big prize opening solenoid 27c provided in the lower fluctuation prize winning device 27. To open state. That is, the lower big prize opening 27b provided in the lower fluctuation prize winning device 27 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) wins, during which the player acquires many game balls. The privilege that you can do is granted. Further, in the big hit state, the lower big winning opening 27b is defined as one round until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) wins, and the round is generated a plurality of times.

  Similarly, when the winning of the game ball to the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 is made at a predetermined timing (when the value of the big hit random number acquired at the time of winning detection is the small hit value), the special figure 2 fluctuation display As a result of the game, the second special result mode (small hit result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and the small hit state (second special game state) is set. Correspondingly, the display mode as a result of the decorative special figure variation display game executed on the first display 31 is a second special result mode (for example, a predetermined number such as “1, 3, 5”, etc.). Stop of special combination indicating stop of combination and small hit).

  Thereafter, a small hit state (second special game state) is generated, and the upper prize winning opening 28b is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds). A specific area 225 in which a big hit state can be acquired (generated) is provided in the up-floating winning device 28, and when a game ball that has won a prize in the upper big prize opening 28b passes the specific area 225, the small hit state is set to 1. Transition to the big hit state as the round. In other words, the upper prize winning opening 28b provided in the upper fluctuation winning apparatus 28 opens widely for a predetermined time, and during this time, the player can obtain a chance to acquire (generate) a big hit state in addition to the winning ball by the winning ball. The privilege (game value) is given.

  In the present embodiment, there is a case where the aforementioned small hit state (second special gaming state) is generated and a case where it is not generated between the time when the special hit state is derived and the occurrence of the big hit state. You may unify to either one. 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.

  With respect to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game on the first display 31, the decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the same display device or display area. In this case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game and decoration special figure 2 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.

  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 main display screen 32 of the first display 31 so that the player can easily make a game according to the gaming state.

[Game production component]
Next, the game effect component 21 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the game board 20 and the game effect component 21 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  A front structure 200 (center frame unit 210), a left winning port unit 260, a right winning port unit 270, and a winning device 280 are respectively attached to the openings formed in the game board 20 from the front. Further, the game board 20 is attached to a fitting portion 301 a formed in a bowl shape on the control base member 301 of the back surface structure 300.

  The back surface structure 300 accommodates the second display 34, various movable accessories, a driving source thereof, and the like in a concave chamber-shaped accommodation portion 301b formed in the control base member 301 and having an open front surface. Further, on the upper back surface of the control base member 301, the display unit 30 including the first display 31 and the effect control device (display control device) 150 is arranged in accordance with the opening window 301 c formed in the control base member 301. The Furthermore, a game control device 100 that controls the game in an integrated manner is fixed to the lower back surface of the control base member 301. As will be described later, the first display 31 (display unit 30) can be moved backward or rotated backward by a drive mechanism (see FIG. 50).

  The front structure 200 includes a warp device 33, a stage unit 240, an upward winning device 28, and the like, and the back structure 300 accommodates an accessory device or the like in a deep accommodating portion 301b. The front structure 200 and the back structure 300 form a game effect structure 21 that provides the player with a screen effect, an accessory effect, and the like, with the game board 20 sandwiched therebetween.

[Back side structure]
Next, the back surface structure 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the back surface structure 300 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The back surface structure 300 includes a control base member 301, a second display 34 (sub display unit 340) disposed on the control base member 301, various movable accessories, and the like. The control base member 301 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and includes an accommodating portion 301b formed to accommodate an accessory, an opening window portion 301c formed at the bottom (back wall) of the accommodating portion 301b, and an accommodating portion. The front part of the part 301b is provided with a fitting part 301a formed in a bowl shape.

  The fitting portion 301 a of the control base member 301 is formed in a shape that can be fitted to the game board 20, and is screwed with the game board 20 fitted to the front surface of the control base member 301. The accommodating part 301b is formed in the shape of a concave chamber whose front face opens with a depth that can sufficiently secure an arrangement space and an operation space for an accessory. In the housing portion 301b in the present embodiment, the production movable unit 310, the distribution movable unit 320, the unit base member 302 (302a, 302b) serving as a mounting base for these movable accessories, the sub display unit 340, and the sub display unit An elevating unit 370 that elevates and lowers 340 is disposed. In FIG. 4, the effect movable unit 310, the distribution movable unit 320, and the sub display unit 340 are all on standby at the initial position.

  The unit base member 302 includes a vertical unit base 302a extending in the vertical direction in the accommodating portion 301b and a horizontal unit base 302b extending in the horizontal direction in the accommodating portion 301b. The unit base member 302 is decorated on the front surface in consideration of being visually recognized by the player. The vertical unit base 302 a is mainly provided for attaching the effect movable unit 310 to the control base member 301, and the horizontal unit base 302 b is mainly provided for attaching the distribution movable unit 320 to the control base member 301.

  The effect movable unit 310 includes an effect movable member 311 and two support arms 314 (a main support arm 314a and a driven support arm 314b) that are link members. The base end portion of the main driving support arm 314a is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 315, and the driving force of the motor 315 is transmitted to the stage movable member 311 so that the stage movable member 311 rotates. The effect movable member 311 waits at the initial position (standby position, standby area) outside the opening window 301c so as not to disturb the visual recognition of the main display screen 32, and the first display 31 is adjusted according to the progress of the game. It turns forward (operation position, production area) and produces an effect such as light emission.

  The sorting movable unit 320 includes a sorting rotator 321 and one support arm 322, and a base end 322a (see FIG. 6) of the support arm 322 is fixed to an output shaft of the motor 330 (see FIG. 6). . As will be described later, the sorting rotator 321 waits while rotating with respect to the support arm 322 in the two-type game space where the up variation winning device 28 is arranged, and displays the first display according to the progress of the game. It rotates to the front of the container 31 and produces effects such as light emission accompanied by a rotation operation.

  The sub display unit 340 includes a second display 34, an arm portion 343 that supports the second display 34, and the like, and can be moved up and down by an elevating unit 370. Further, as will be described later, the second indicator 34 can also operate in the front-rear direction. The sub display unit 340 waits at an initial position (standby position, standby area) outside the opening window 301c so as not to obstruct the visual recognition of the main display screen 32, and performs the first display from the initial position according to the progress of the game. The player 31 descends to the front of the device 31 (operation position, production area) and displays a screen corresponding to the gaming state. An image independent of the display content displayed on the main display screen 32 may be displayed on the sub display screen 35 provided in the second display 34, and among the display contents displayed on the main display screen 32, You may display the display content of the part which overlaps with the main display screen 32. FIG. The sub display unit 340 may partially overlap the main display screen 32 at the initial position.

  The lifting unit 370 moves the sub display unit 340 up and down by the driving force of the motor 371. Details of the operation mechanism will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In addition, on the surfaces of the arm portion 343 of the sub display unit 340 and the front case 376 of the elevating unit 370, for example, characters (decorations) such as “I will support you with spirit” and “I will move up and down!” Are engraved as part of the production. Has been.

  In the lower part of the control base member 301, a flow path of a game ball guided from the game board 20 is formed by a winning ball flow path member 303. The game balls flowing down from the game board 20 to the winning ball flow path member 303 are the general winning port 26, the special figure 1 starting winning port 23, the special figure 2 starting winning port 24, the down variation winning device 27, and the up variation winning device 28. This is a game ball that won a prize. Of the plurality of ball channels formed by the winning ball channel member 303, a ball channel for flowing down (winning) game balls flowing into (wins) the three general winning ports 26 on the left side of the game board 20, A winning port sensor 26a and a winning port sensor 26b are respectively installed in the middle of the ball flow paths for flowing down the game balls that have flowed (winned) into the right general winning port 26.

  Further, on the lower right side of the control base member 301, the game board 20 is attached (attached) to the game board storage part of the front frame 4, so that the game board 20 is fitted to the drawer connector provided on the front frame 4. A drawer connector substrate 304 to which the connection of the front frame 4 is connected is provided.

  Note that the location and direction of the drive source (motor 315, etc.) in this embodiment is an example, and can be placed at any location with a gear, cam, or joint interposed between the drive source and the driven body. And The drive source is not limited to a motor, and may be an actuator such as a solenoid.

[Direction movable unit]
Next, the effect movable unit 310 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of the back surface structure 300 around the effect movable unit 310 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 includes a fan-shaped effect movable member 311 and two support arms 314 (a main support arm 314a and a driven support arm 314b) that are link members. The effect movable member 311 is rotatably supported by the two support arms 314. The effect movable member 311 includes an LED substrate (not shown) inside, and can emit light from the plurality of light emitting units 312. In addition, an arcuate recess (notch) 313 is formed on the right side of the effect movable member 311, and the arcuate recess 313 is configured to accommodate the left half of the sorting rotator 321 (see FIG. 6). (See FIG. 15).

  The support arm 314 includes a main support arm 314a that transmits the driving force of the motor 315, and a driven support arm 314b that follows the movement of the main support arm 314a.

  One end (base end portion) of the main support arm 314a is fixed to the output shaft 316a of the motor 315, and the other end (free end portion) is rotatably attached to the upper part of the back surface of the effect movable member 311 (axis-mounted). ).

  One end (base end portion) of the driven support arm 314b is rotatably attached (axially attached) to a rotation shaft 316b formed on the horizontal unit base 302b, and the other end (free end portion) is an effect movable member 311. It is attached to the lower part of the back surface of the rotator so as to be freely rotatable (axis-mounted). The driven support arm 314b supports the effect movable member 311 from below while following the movement of the main support arm 314a.

  A position detection sensor 308a is provided at the upper left corner of the horizontal unit base 302b. The position detection sensor 308a is configured so that the effect movable unit 310 (the effect movable member 311) is in the initial position (standby position, standby area). Detect whether or not. Also, an arm support portion 309 is formed to abut the driven support arm 314b in the vicinity of the rotation shaft 316b to restrict the operation of the driven support arm 314b or maintain the posture. The position detection sensor 308a is, for example, a photo interrupter, and includes a light emitting element and a light receiving element facing each other. When light between the elements is blocked by the light shielding plate 318 formed on the back surface of the driven support arm 314b and the light receiving element cannot detect the light, the position detection sensor 308a detects that the effect movable unit 310 is in the initial position. . The arm support 309 is provided with a light shielding plate 318 on the back side of the driven support arm 314b so as to come into contact with a portion having increased strength, so that the driven support arm 314b is not easily damaged.

  The motor 315 is, for example, a geared pulse motor, and is set so as to rotate the effect movable unit 310 from the initial position to the maximum rotation position (operation position, effect region) with N pulses. Can be rotated. The motor 315 can control the number of rotations by pulse control, but if the effect movable unit 310 rotates beyond the necessary rotation amount, there is a possibility of colliding with other structures, so the driven support arm 314b An arm support 309 is provided so that the rotation width is regulated. The effect movable unit 310 rotates between the initial position and the maximum rotation position, that is, the range indicated by the arrow A1 in FIG. 5 by the driving force of the motor 315.

  Since the effect portion shown to the player in the effect movable unit 310 is the effect movable member 311, the support arm 314 may be, for example, a transparent or translucent member so as not to stand out. Further, since the support arm 314 is simply a straight member, it may be given a shape or pattern that gives an aesthetic feeling. The effect movable member 311 may also be a transparent or translucent member so as not to hinder the visual recognition of the main display screen 32.

  Similarly, since the unit base member 302 and the motor 315 are also visible depending on the player's viewpoint, the surface of the unit base member 302 is decorated with a pattern or the like, and a decorative member (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the motor 315. It is put on. Further, the unit base member 302 can emit light by receiving illumination from the inside.

[Distributable movable unit and lifting unit]
Next, the sorting movable unit 320 and the lifting unit 370 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of the back surface structure 300 centering on the sorting movable unit 320 and the lifting unit 370 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The lifting unit 370 shows the internal mechanism with the front case 376 removed.

  In the distribution movable unit 320 in the initial position (standby position, standby region), the distribution rotating body 321 forms a part of the upward fluctuation winning device 28. Moreover, the distribution movable unit 320 functions as an effect device with a large operation by rotating to the front (operation position, effect area) of the first display 31 according to the progress of the game. As will be described later, the allocating movable body 321 is a structure that determines whether or not a winning can be made in a specific area (V zone) 225 (see FIG. 12) determined by acquisition (occurrence) of the big hit state. It is a structure of particular interest.

  The sorting movable unit 320 includes a sorting rotator 321, a support arm 322, a rotation base 323, a motor 325, and an LED substrate 326 (see FIG. 7). The sorting rotator 321 is rotatably supported with respect to the horizontal unit base 302b by the support arm 322 and the rotation base 32, and is rotatable with respect to the rotation base 323. Further, the sorting rotator 321 can emit light by light emitted from the LED substrate 326 (see FIG. 7) attached to the rotation base portion 323.

  The base end 322a of the support arm 322 is fixed to the output shaft 331 (see FIG. 7) of the motor 330 that projects forward from the lateral unit base 302b. A rotation base portion 323 (see FIG. 7) is formed at the free end portion of the support arm 322, and a light shielding plate 327 is provided between the base end portion 322a and the rotation base portion 323. Further, the support arm 322 may be a transparent or translucent member, for example, similarly to the support arm 314 of the effect movable unit 310. In addition, the support arm 322 may be provided with a decorative portion such as a shape or a pattern that gives aesthetics.

  A rotation base support portion 306 for supporting the rotation base portion 323 and maintaining the posture is formed at the right end of the horizontal unit base 302b. Further, a position detection sensor 308b is provided on the upper right surface of the horizontal unit base 302b, and the position detection sensor 308b detects whether or not the sorting movable unit 320 (sorting rotating body 321) is in the initial position. The position detection sensor 308b is, for example, a photo interrupter. When the sensor cannot detect light by the light shielding plate 327 formed under the support arm 322, the sorting movable unit 320 (sorting rotating body 321) is set to the initial position. Detect that there is. The horizontal unit base 302b may be provided with a support portion that regulates the maximum rotation position of the sorting movable unit 320. Further, the posture of the sorting movable unit 320 may be maintained by bringing the light shielding plate 327 into contact with the horizontal unit base 302b.

  The motor 330 is disposed on the back surface of the horizontal unit base 302b. The motor 330 is, for example, a geared pulse motor similar to the motor 315, and can rotate the sorting movable unit 320 at a high speed. The distribution movable unit 320 is driven between the initial position (standby position and standby area) and the maximum rotation position (operation position and effect area) by the driving force of the motor 330, that is, the range indicated by the arrow A2 in FIG. Rotate.

  Next, the elevating unit 370 that moves the sub display unit 340 up and down will be described.

  The elevating unit 370 includes a front case 376 and a back case 377 as a housing, and includes a mechanism for moving the sub display unit 340 up and down in the housing. The back case 377 may be formed as a part of the control base member 301. In addition, a motor 371 as a drive source is disposed below the lifting unit 370.

  The lifting unit 370 includes a lifting rod 372, a connecting member 373 that connects the output shaft of the motor 371 and the lifting rod 372, and a position detection sensor 374 in the housing. The elevating rod 372 is configured as a screw-like rod-like screw member having a spiral convex portion 372a and a concave portion 372b.

  The sub display unit 340 is installed perpendicular to the axial direction of the lifting rod 372, and a cylindrical portion 344 formed on the arm portion 343 is attached to the lifting rod 372 so as to be movable up and down.

  On the left side surfaces of the front case 376 and the back case 377, a groove-like elevating guide portion 378 that restricts the arm portion 343 from rotating within the range in which the arm portion 343 of the sub display unit 340 moves up and down is formed. A guide lower limit portion 379 is formed to restrict the lower limit of the stroke.

  When the lifting rod 372 rotates in one direction, the cylindrical portion 344 of the arm portion 343 rises, and when the lifting rod 372 rotates in the other direction, the cylindrical portion 344 of the arm portion 343 descends. In this way, the sub display unit 340 moves up and down as the cylinder portion 344 of the arm portion 343 moves up and down.

  The position detection sensor 374 is, for example, a photo interrupter. When the sub display unit 340 is in the initial position (standby position, standby area), the light shielding plate 345 formed on the back surface of the arm portion 343 blocks the light of the sensor. . Further, the light shielding plate 345 may regulate the upper and lower limit of the sub display unit 340. The sub display unit 340 can be moved up and down in a range between an initial position and a maximum lowered position (operation position, effect area) indicated by an arrow A3 in FIG.

[Moveable unit]
Next, the configuration of the sorting movable unit 320 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7A and 7B are perspective views of the sorting movable unit 320 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7A is an exploded perspective view of the sorting movable unit 320, and FIG. It is a perspective view of the state which waits in a position (standby position, standby area).

  In the sorting movable unit 320, the sorting rotator 321 always rotates at the tip (free end side) of the support arm 322. Moreover, the distribution movable unit 320 rotates from the initial position to the maximum rotation position (operation position, effect area) according to the progress of the game. The rotation amount of the sorting movable unit 320 and the rotation direction of the sorting rotator 321 are shown in FIG. The rotation direction of the sorting rotator 321 can be arbitrarily changed, and the rotation speed can also be arbitrarily changed.

  A motor 330 that supplies a driving force that rotates to the sorting movable unit 320 is disposed on the back surface of the horizontal unit base 302b. The output shaft 331 of the motor 330 is inserted into a shaft hole 305 formed in the horizontal unit base 302 b and is fixed to the base end portion 322 a of the support arm portion 322 of the sorting movable unit 320.

  The sorting movable unit 320 includes a sorting rotator 321, a rotation base 323 that supports the sorting rotator 321, a support arm 322 that supports the rotation base 323, a motor 325 that rotates the sorting rotator 321, and the sorting. An LED substrate 326 for irradiating the rotating body 321 with light is provided. The sorting rotator 321 is formed with a plurality of light transmitting portions 328 that transmit or diffuse light emitted from the LEDs 326 a of the LED substrate 326 and a recess portion 329 that allows a winning path to the specific region 225 to pass therethrough. The recess 329 is set to have a width that is slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball, and when the recess 329 is at a position facing the specific area 225, the game ball can be awarded to the specific area 225 (see FIG. 12).

  A light shielding plate 327 is formed on the support arm 322. When the sorting movable unit 320 is in the initial position, the light shielding plate 327 shields light between elements of the position detection sensor 308b. In addition, the light shielding plate 327 restricts the rotation width of the sorting movable unit 320 by contacting the sensor mounting portion 307 (lateral unit base 302b).

  The horizontal unit base 302b is formed with a rotation base support portion 306 that is in contact with the outer periphery of the rotation base portion 323 to maintain the posture of the sorting movable unit 320. However, the sorting rotating body 321 always rotates. In consideration of this, the sorting rotator 321 and the rotation base support 306 do not contact each other.

  The rotation base portion 323 has a bottomed cylindrical shape that is integrally formed on the free end side of the support arm 322, and has a housing portion 324 that houses the motor 325 for the rotating body and the LED substrate 326.

  The rotating body motor 325 supplies a driving force to rotate to the sorting rotating body 321. A plurality of LEDs 326 a are provided on the LED substrate 326, and the LEDs 326 a are arranged in an annular shape around the motor 325. The effect light output from the LED 326a is transmitted or diffused forward through the light transmitting portion 328.

[Sub display unit]
Next, the sub display unit 340 will be described with reference to FIG. 8A and 8B are perspective views of the sub display unit 340 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view of the sub display unit 340. FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the sub display unit 340 protruding in the front-rear direction. FIG.

  The sub display unit 340 can be moved up and down by the elevating unit 370 and can be protruded in the front-rear direction by a drive source built in the sub display unit 340. FIG. 8B shows the operation position and the operation amount in the front-rear direction of the sub display unit 340 (front member 350, vibration damping member 360).

  The sub display unit 340 includes a display base member 341, a front member (front member) 350 (second display 34), and a vibration damping member (rear member) 360. The display base member 341 includes a substantially rectangular movable base portion 342 and an arm portion 343 that supports the movable base portion 342.

  The movable base portion 342 includes a space in which the motor 346 and the like can be incorporated, and the motor 346 is fixed by a rib 342a. A link arm member 347 having protrusions 347 a formed at both ends is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 346, and the link arm member 347 transmits the driving force of the motor 346 to the front member 350 and the vibration damping member 360. In addition, guide portions 348 into which guide cylinder rods 352 provided at the four back corners of the front member 350 can be inserted are formed at the four inner corners of the body portion forming the outer shape of the movable base portion 342. In addition, a position detection sensor 349 is provided on the front surface of the body portion of the movable base portion 342 at a position facing the light shielding plate 354 provided on the back side of the front member 350, and whether or not the second display 34 is in the initial position. Is detected.

  The arm part 343 has a wiring processing part on the back for passing the wiring to the motor 346 and the second display 34, and the surface of the arm part 343 is decorated with characters and the like. The arm portion 343 is formed with a cylindrical portion 344 that slides with respect to the lifting rod 372. The cylinder portion 344 is a cylindrical member that is provided at the base end portion of the arm portion 343 and extends in the vertical direction. The cylindrical portion 344 has an inner diameter that is slidable with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the concave portion 372 b of the lifting rod 372.

  The front member (front member) 350 includes a second indicator 34 and a decorative frame member 351 that decorates the outer periphery of the second indicator 34 on the front surface, and a guide cylinder rod 352, a light shielding plate 354, and a link arm on the rear surface. An engagement piece 353 that engages with the member 347 is provided. The guide cylinder rod 352 supports the front member 350 with respect to the movable base 342 and can accommodate the guide rod 362 of the vibration damping member 360. The guide cylinder rod 352 has an insertion hole (not shown) as an inserted portion into which the guide rod 362 of the vibration damping member 360 is inserted.

  The engagement piece 353 is formed at a position on the right side from the center of the back surface of the second display 34. The engagement piece 353 includes an engagement portion 353a formed as a long hole extending in the left-right direction, and the projection 347a on one end side of the link arm member 347 engages with the engagement portion 353a. Note that the second indicator 34 may be a screen-like indicator projected from the back surface or the like instead of a self-lighting display.

  The damping member (rear member) 360 is a member for suppressing vibration (swing) of the sub display unit 340 accompanying the front-back movement of the front member 350. When the front member 350 protrudes forward, vibration (swing) accompanying the operation is generated in the sub display unit 340. However, the vibration damping member 360 is activated by operating to the opposite side at the same timing as the front member 350. Cancels vibration (sway). Therefore, the damping member 360 has substantially the same weight (mass) as the front member 350. However, the weight, operation width, and moving speed of the vibration damping member 360 may be different from those of the front member 350 as long as the vibration of the entire sub display unit 340 due to the back and forth movement of the front member 350 can be suppressed. The damping member 360 may also be provided with presentation functions such as a display function and a light emitting function.

  The damping member 360 includes a damping plate 361, a guide rod 362, and an engagement piece 363. When the damping member 360 has only a damping function, it is preferable that the damping plate 361 has a size that is hidden behind the front member 350 in front view so that the damping plate 361 cannot be seen by the player. The guide rod 362 that supports the damping plate 361 with respect to the movable base portion 342 is long enough not to be removed from the guide cylinder rod 352 even when the front member 350 and the damping member 360 are at the maximum projecting position. It is prepared. The engagement piece 363 is formed at a position on the right side from the center of the back surface of the vibration damping plate 361. The engagement piece 363 includes an engagement portion 363a formed as an elongated hole extending in the left-right direction, and the projection 347a on the other end side of the link arm member 347 engages with the engagement portion 363a.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the sub display unit 340 configured as described above has a protrusion on one end side of the link arm member 347 when the output shaft of the motor 346 rotates and the link arm member 347 rotates in one direction. The portion 347a presses the engagement piece 353 forward while sliding in the left-right direction from one end to the other end inside the engagement portion 353a, and a projection 347a on the other end side of the link arm member 347 The engagement piece 363 is pressed backward while sliding in the left-right direction from one end to the other end inside the engagement portion 363a. Accordingly, the guide cylinder rod 352 slides in the guide portion 348 and the front member 350 moves forward, while the guide rod 362 slides in the guide cylinder rod 352 and the vibration control member 360 moves backward. . When the link arm member 347 is rotated approximately ¼ from the horizontal state to the vertical state, the projections 347a and 347a at both ends reach the other end portions of the engaging portion 353a and the engaging portion 363a, respectively. The front and rear movements of the front member 350 and the vibration control member 360 are stopped. Therefore, the amount of movement (movement width) of the front member 350 and the vibration control member 360 in the front-rear direction is substantially equal to the distance from the output shaft of the motor 346 to the protrusion 347a of the link arm member 347.

  Conversely, when the output shaft of the motor 346 rotates and the link arm member 347 rotates in the other direction, the projection 347a on one end side of the link arm member 347 moves from the other end to the end of the engaging portion 353a. The engaging piece 353 is pulled rearward while sliding in the left-right direction, and the projection 347a on the other end side of the link arm member 347 faces the inside of the engaging portion 363a from the other end to one end. The engaging piece 363 is pulled forward while sliding in the left-right direction. Accordingly, the guide cylinder rod 352 slides in the guide portion 348 and the front member 350 moves backward, while the guide rod 362 slides in the guide cylinder rod 352 and the vibration control member 360 moves forward. . Then, when the link arm member 347 is rotated approximately 1/4 from the vertical state to the horizontal state, the projecting portions 347a and 347a at both ends reach the one end portions of the engaging portion 353a and the engaging portion 363a, respectively. The back surface of the front member 350 and the front surface of the vibration control member 360 come into contact with the display base member 341, and the movement of the front member 350 and the vibration control member 360 forward and backward stops.

[Front structure]
Next, the front structure 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the front structure 200 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The front structure 200 includes a center frame unit 210, a stage member 240, and a light guide plate unit 250.

  The center frame unit 210 includes a frame portion 211 that forms a frame, an entrance restriction wall (armor portion) 211a, a flange portion 212, a universal start gate portion 213 provided with a general start gate 25, and a winning space forming portion 214. Prepare.

  A flange portion 212 is formed on the outer periphery of the base portion of the armor portion 211 a protruding forward of the frame portion 211, and the frame portion 211 behind the flange portion 212 is inserted into the game board 20. In addition, an installation portion 215 that is notched for installing the stage member 240 is formed below the armor portion 211a. The armor portion 211a restricts the game ball from entering the inside of the center frame unit 210 from the game area 22, and also displays an indicator, a movable accessory, etc. through the opening (display window portion) 211b of the center frame unit 210. A visible frontage is formed. The winning space formation unit 214 is a space in which the up variation winning device 28 is disposed, and is provided with three winning areas (see FIG. 12).

  The stage member 240 is installed on the installation unit 215 from the front of the center frame unit 210. The stage member 240 has a warp device 33 (warp flow path member 241) at the left end and an area partition member (space partition member) 242 at the right end. The area partition member 242 is formed so as to cover the upper portion of the winning space 220 (see FIG. 10), and restricts the game balls rolling on the stage from jumping into the winning space 220.

  The light guide plate unit 250 includes a light guide plate having a reflecting portion that reflects light emitted from the LEDs disposed on the outer periphery to the front. The light guide plate unit 250 covers the entire opening (display window) 211b of the center frame unit 210 from the rear, and provides the player with a light emission effect. In addition, the light guide plate unit 250 restricts the game ball rolling on the stage from jumping into the housing portion 301b of the back surface structure 300 in which the display and the movable accessory are disposed.

[Center frame unit]
Next, the center frame unit 210 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the center frame unit 210 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the stage member 240 will be mainly described. Although the bowl-shaped rolling part 243 is formed in a concave shape as a whole, a gentle mountain-shaped ridge is formed at the bottom, and a specific introduction port 36 is provided at the top of the ridge. Displacement introduction ports 38 (38a, 38b) are provided on the left and right of the bulge. Moreover, the bowl-shaped rolling part 243 protrudes to the game area and restricts the entry of the game ball into the internal space.

  A rear regulating wall 244 is formed on the back side of the bowl-shaped rolling part 243 that contacts the light guide plate unit 250. The rear regulating wall 244 prevents a game ball that passes through the warp device 33 and vigorously flows down the bowl-shaped rolling portion 243 from rolling backward and damaging the light guide plate unit 250. In addition, the rear regulating wall 244 limits the player's line of sight to the back surface structure 300, for example, the arm portion 322 of the sorting movable unit 320 in the initial position (standby position, standby area) from the player. Can be hidden. Therefore, it can suppress impairing the interest of the game. The rear regulating wall 244 may be decorated, and the rear regulating wall 244 may be formed of a translucent member.

  Next, an explanation will be given focusing on the up variation winning portion 245 in which the up variation winning device 28 is disposed. The up variation winning device 28 opens the movable member (movable wing piece) 28a at a predetermined timing when the variation display game is a small hit, so that the game ball can pass through the top large winning port 28b (see FIG. 11). The game ball that has passed through the upper large winning opening 28b rolls in the winning space (ball rolling area) 220 and wins in any one of the three winning areas (see FIG. 12). The winning space 220 is formed by being partitioned by the winning space forming portion 214 and the area partitioning member 242.

  The entry restriction wall (armor part) 211a protrudes forward from the frame part 211 inserted into the game board 20, thereby forming a boundary between the game area 22 and the display window part 211b on the game board 20. In the upper armor portion 211a in which the movable member 28a is disposed, a universal start gate portion 213 having the general start gate 25 inside is formed. Further, a progress display unit 230 having fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233 (see FIG. 16) is provided above the normal start gate unit 213 and in front of the armor unit 211a.

[Upward variation winning part (2 kinds of game space part)]
Next, the up variation winning portion 245 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the center frame unit 210 centering on the upper variation winning portion 245 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The up variation winning portion 245 is an area where the up variation winning device 28 is disposed. Specifically, the upper prize winning port 28b formed by opening the movable member 28a of the up variation winning device 28, the winning space forming part 214, the area dividing member 242, and the sorting rotator 321 (see FIG. 12). Includes a winning space 220 formed by.

  When the movable member 28a of the up swing winning device 28 is opened, the top large winning port 28b is opened. A game ball that rolls from the game area 22 to the winning space (ball rolling area) 220 through the upper large winning opening 28b passes through the upper count switch 28d (count sensor 216), and the count sensor 216 receives a prize. Detected. The game ball that has passed through the count sensor 216 and moved to the center of the winning space 220 has its rolling direction changed to the rear by the R-shaped inflow guide 222, and the distribution unit (allocation area) 223 (see FIG. 12). ).

  As described above, the winning space 220 is formed by the winning space forming portion 214 and the region partitioning member 242, but the winning space forming portion 214 and the region partitioning member 242 may be integrally formed. An end shielding rib 246 is formed on the back surface of the region partition member (space partition member) 242 along the upper ridge. The end shielding rib 246 is a rib for shielding the end portion of the light guide plate so that the player cannot see it.

  FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of the game effect constituting body 21 centering on the upper variation winning portion 245 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As described above, the upward variation winning portion 245 includes the upper large winning opening 28b and the winning space (ball rolling region) 220. The winning space 220 includes a distribution unit (allocation area) 223 in which the winning balls are distributed to the normal area 224 or the specific area 225.

  The allocating unit 223 distributes the game balls to two normal areas 224 (left normal area 224a and right normal area 224b) that do not lead to the acquisition of the big hit state, or to the specific area 225 determined by the acquisition (occurrence) of the big hit state. It is an area. Passage sensors 224c, 224d, and 225a (see FIG. 23) are provided in the normal area 224 and the specific area 225, respectively.

  The distribution unit 223 is a part of the winning space formation unit 214 and is formed in a trapezoidal shape in a sectional view. The distribution unit 223 includes the distribution corridor 223a connected to the specific area 225, and the distribution slopes inclined from the left and right of the distribution corridor 223a toward the normal area 224 (left distribution slope 223b, right distribution slope 223c). With.

  Above the specific area 225, the sorting rotator 321 at the initial position is rotating, and the winning ball passes through the specific area 225 only when the recess 329 of the sorting rotator 321 faces the specific area 225. It becomes possible. The timing at which the winning balls are distributed to the normal area 224 or the specific area 225 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the rotation state of the sorting rotator 321 is a rotation state in which the recess 329 is vertically below the 0 degree rotation state, and the sorting rotator 321 rotates clockwise in front view.

  As described above, the up variation winning portion 245 is an important area related to winning the jackpot. For this reason, there is a possibility that the up-variable winning portion 245 may be cheated in order to obtain a winning in the specific area 225 using vibration or magnetic force. Therefore, a magnetic sensor 29a and a vibration sensor 29c are embedded in the winning space forming unit 214, which is directly below the winning space 220, and monitors gaming fraud.

[Distribution timing]
13A and 13B are perspective views of the winning space 220 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13A is a view when the sorting rotator 321 is in a 0-degree rotation state, and FIG. It is a figure in case the body 321 exists in a 180 degree | times rotation state.

  A game ball that has won the upper prize winning opening 28b rolls on the ball rolling path 221 and the rolling direction is changed from the left to the back by the R-shaped inflow guide 222, and the distribution unit (allocation area) ) Come to 223. The winning ball that has faced the sorting unit 223 rolls in the sorting corridor 223a and rolls to a region where the sorting rotator 321 is located. Here, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the sorting rotator 321 is in the 0-degree rotation state, the game ball is located in the specific area 225 because the recess 329 is located facing the specific area 225. Can flow into.

  On the other hand, when the recess 329 is not directly above the specific area 225, the specific area 225 is blocked by the sorting rotator 321 as shown in FIG. It becomes. Even if the game ball rolls in the sorting corridor 223a, it abuts against the sorting rotator 321 and is flipped forward and rolls on the left sorting slope 223b to flow into the left normal area 224a or to the right sorting. It rolls on the slope 223c and flows into the right normal region 224b.

  As described above, the sorting rotator 321 rotates in front of the first display 31 according to the progress of the game and performs an effect such as light emission. This corresponds to a sorting member (guidance member) having a mechanical sorting function (guidance for changing the flow-down direction of the game ball) that determines whether or not the game ball can flow into 225. In addition, the recessed part 329 may be formed with the width | variety wider than the width | variety shown in a figure, and two or more may be provided.

[Shooting mechanism]
Next, the photographing mechanism of the up variation winning unit 245 will be described with reference to FIG. 14A and 14B are perspective views of the area partitioning member 242 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 14A is a perspective view of the area partitioning member 242 viewed from the back surface, and FIG. 14B is a front view of the area partitioning member 242. It is the perspective view seen from the bottom.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the area partition member 242 that is the canopy of the winning space 220 includes a housing portion 242a, and the LED substrate 247, the left camera module 248a, and the right camera module 248b are placed in the housing portion 242a in the directions of the arrows. To house.

  The LED substrate 247 includes space illumination LEDs 247a and 247b. The left camera module 248a has a left camera lens unit 249a, and the right camera module 248b has a right camera lens unit 249b.

  In addition, the area partition member 242 is formed with a slit 242b on the lower surface of the housing portion 242a to expose the left camera lens portion 249a, the right camera lens portion 249b, and the space illumination LEDs 247a and 247b. Since the slit 242b has a width narrower than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball that has flowed into the winning space 220 with respect to the left camera lens unit 249a, the right camera lens unit 249b, and the space illumination LEDs 247a and 247b facing the inside of the slit 242b. There is no collision.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the space illumination LEDs 247a and 247b illuminate the winning space 220 from above, the left camera module 248a images the winning space 220 from the upper left side, and the right camera module 248b receives the winning space 220. From above.

  The camera module 248 (the left camera module 248a and the right camera module 248b) shoots the distribution unit (distribution region) as a moving image around the periphery of the distribution unit (distribution region) 223 illuminated by the illumination. Each of the camera module 248a and the right camera module 248b captures the periphery of the distribution unit (distribution area) 223 from different angles.

  Note that the camera module 248 may always shoot, or the game ball may shoot only for a predetermined period after passing through the count sensor 216. Further, one camera module may always shoot and the other camera module may shoot only for a predetermined period after the game ball passes the count sensor 216. The captured video is stored in association with an event such as a winning ball flowing into the specific area 225, an fraud detection sensor is activated, etc., and can be played back on the first display 31, the second display 34, etc. The data can be output to a storage medium owned by the player via an interface (not shown).

  A game ball winning in the specific area 225 (so-called V winning) is not an event that can be easily achieved, so that the player can play the V winning scene and confirm it (so-called playback). Can be improved. Further, by associating signal detection of the magnetic sensor 29a, the vibration sensor 29c, and the like with the storage of the moving image, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of fraud as a moving image from the game board 20 side. In particular, it may be difficult to check the player's hand in detail only with the security camera provided in the game hall, but if the video is taken centering on the winning space 220, the player's hand is detailed. Can be confirmed.

  In addition, a camera that captures the area around the ball rolling path 221 may be provided separately, and by capturing each area from a different angle with a plurality of cameras, it is possible to save a realistic video in each scene up to the V prize. Can do.

[Example of action of an accessory]
Next, an operation example of the movable accessory will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an operation example of the accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) is a front view of a game effect component, and (B) is an effect movable member and a distribution rotator. It is a front view of the state which united.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the effect movable unit 310 can rotate within the range of the arrow A1, and the distribution movable unit 320 can rotate within the range of the arrow A2. The sub display unit 340 can be moved up and down in the range of the arrow A3. The sub display unit 340 is disposed at a different depth from the effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320, and does not hinder the rotation / lifting operation.

  Further, the sorting rotator 321 rotates clockwise. The effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 are both rotated to the maximum rotation position, and the left half of the distribution rotating body 321 is accommodated in the arc-shaped recess 313 formed on the right side of the effect movable member 311. Both of them constitute a decorative member with a sense of unity, and an interesting decoration effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the light emitting unit 312 of the effect movable member 311 and the light transmitting part 328 of the sorting rotator can execute the light emitting effect. For example, the light emitting unit 312 repeats light emission (lighting) and light extinction alternately with the light emitting units 312 adjacent to each other, or all light emission (lighting). The same applies to the light transmitting portion 328. The emission color is not limited to one color.

[Progress display section]
Next, the progress display unit 230 disposed in the center frame unit 210 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the progress display unit 230 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) is an enlarged front view of the game effect component 21 with the progress display unit 230 as the center, and (B). These are the transition diagrams which show the light emission pattern of 4th design LED231,233.

  The progress display section 230 includes, in order from the top, a special figure 1 4th pattern (progress display) LED 231, a special figure 1 storage display LED 232, a special figure 2 4th pattern (progress display) LED 233, a special figure 2 storage display LED 234, A figure (progress display) LED 235 and a universal memory display LED 236 are provided.

  Among them, special figure 1 4 symbol LED 231 and special figure 2 4 symbol LED 233 notify the result of the variable display game together with the stop mode of the special symbol (identification information) displayed on the main display screen 32. There are four types of light emission patterns. While the special symbol stop mode alone prevents the player from knowing whether it is a small hit or a big hit, the special symbol stop mode and the light emission patterns of the fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233 allow the small hit / big hit. In order to notify the player of the other, fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233 are provided.

  The general map LED 235 notifies the result of the general map fluctuation display game by a light emission pattern.

  The special figure 1 memory display LED 232, the special figure 2 memory display LED 234, and the universal figure memory display LED 236 emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the number of stored start memories.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, four patterns are set for the light emission patterns of the fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233. The light emission pattern of the special pattern 1 fourth design LED 231 and the light emission pattern of the special figure 2 fourth design LED 233 are the same.

  For example, when the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is out of the way, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 231 is turned off.

  If the numbers of special symbols are uneven, for example “1, 3, 5”, and the result of the special symbol 1 variable display game is a small hit, the special symbol 1 4 symbol LED 231 emits pink. To do.

  When the numbers of special symbols are aligned, for example, “7, 7, 7”, and the result of the special-figure 1 variation display game is a big hit, the special-figure 1 fourth design LED 231 emits pink light.

  Regardless of the stop mode of the special symbol, when the result of the special symbol 1 variable display game is a big hit (for example, a normal big hit), the special symbol first symbol LED 231 emits orange light.

  When the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (for example, a special big hit) regardless of the stop mode of the special symbol, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 231 emits brown light.

  The fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233 change so as to repeat light emission (lighting) and light extinction over the execution period of the variable display game, and the fluctuation ends (light emission or light extinction) with the end of the variable display game. Thus, it may have only a function that suggests the progress of the variable display game.

  Thus, since the progress display unit 230 is an important region for notifying the progress of the game, it is necessary to ensure visibility for the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, no decoration LED (light emitting member, light source) is disposed in the space between the first display 31 and the progress display unit 230 (particularly, the fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233). Therefore, the visibility of the variation, stop, and emission color of the fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233 to the player is ensured.

  In addition, when arrange | positioning decoration LED in the space between the 1st indicator 31 and the progress display part 230, the light emission aspect of decoration LED and 4th design LED231,233 is varied. Specifically, the visibility of the fourth symbol LEDs 231 and 233 is ensured by making the emission color, luminance, and diffusion pattern of the lenses different.

[Light guide plate unit]
Next, the light guide plate unit 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the light guide plate unit 250 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The light guide plate unit 250 is attached to the center frame unit 210 from the rear to form a boundary surface between the front structure 200 and the back structure 300, and guides light from the outer peripheral ends of the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252. The reflected light is reflected forward in a predetermined light emitting area (light emitting pattern).

  The light guide plate unit 250 includes a plurality of light guide plates including a front light guide plate 251 and a rear light guide plate 252. The front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 are supported by a spacer member 253 that is a support frame so that the light guide plates do not adhere to each other.

  Further, the front LED substrate 254 is attached to the front side of the spacer member 253 so as to follow the outer periphery of the front light guide plate 251. Similarly, the rear LED substrate 255 is attached to the back side of the spacer member 253 along the outer periphery of the rear light guide plate 252.

  18A and 18B are cross-sectional perspective views of the light guide plate unit 250 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18A is a cross-sectional perspective view of the light guide plate unit 250, and FIG. 18B is a circular broken line in FIG. FIG. 4C is an enlarged cross-sectional perspective view of the encircled portion, and FIG.

  The front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 may be formed of, for example, acrylic as a main material, and may be partially or wholly colored to such an extent that the transparency is not greatly reduced.

  On the outer periphery of the front light guide plate 251, front LED substrates 254 on which the LEDs 256 and 257 are mounted are arranged on both surfaces, and the front LED substrate 254 is attached to the spacer member 253 so as to surround the outer periphery of the front light guide plate 251. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, a plurality of LEDs 257 are provided on the back surface of the front LED board 254 at substantially equal intervals, and the heads of the LEDs 257 abut against the spacer member 253. Or close. The LED 257 is a front light guide plate LED for irradiating light inside the front light guide plate 251 so as to face the end surface of the front light guide plate 251.

  On the front surface of the front LED board 254, a plurality of LEDs 256 having an irradiation surface facing forward are disposed at substantially equal intervals in order to irradiate the armor portion 211a with light. The LED 256 is an armor portion LED for illuminating the armor portion 211a.

  On the outer periphery of the rear light guide plate 252, a rear LED substrate 255 for mounting the LED 258 is disposed on the front surface, and the rear LED substrate 255 is attached to the spacer member 253 so as to surround the outer periphery of the rear light guide plate 252. The heads of the LEDs 258, which are arranged in a plurality at substantially equal intervals on the rear LED substrate 255, come into contact with or close to the spacer member 253. The LED 258 is a rear light guide plate LED that irradiates light inside the rear light guide plate 252 while facing the end surface of the rear light guide plate 252.

  LED 256 is disposed with the irradiation surface facing forward, whereas LED 257 and LED 258 are disposed with the irradiation surface facing the end surface of the light guide plate (downward in FIG. 18C). The

  As described above, since the LEDs 256 and 257 are mounted on both sides of the front LED board 254, the number of boards and the number of components can be reduced. Moreover, since the board | substrate itself of the front side LED board 254 functions as a light-shielding member, it can control that the irradiation light from LED of one side affects the irradiation object of the other side.

  As described above, the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 diffuse and reflect the light guided from the outer peripheral end portion forward in a light emission region (light emission pattern) to be described later. Appears to emit light.

  The stage effect can be enhanced by causing only the front light guide plate 251 or the rear light guide plate 252 to emit light arbitrarily. However, when the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 come into contact with each other, incident light from the end portion is applied. The light enters the other light guide plate through the contact point, and the light guide plate that does not emit light emits light. Therefore, a gap 259 is provided between the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 by the spacer member 253 so that the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 do not contact each other. In addition, the spacer member 253 has a function of shielding the light from one LED 257, 258 so that the other light guide plate is not irradiated.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing light emitting regions (light emitting patterns) of the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19A is a light emitting region (light emission) of the front light guide plate 251. (B) is a figure which shows the light emission area | region (light emission pattern) of the rear side light-guide plate 252. FIG.

  The front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 can be divided into a light emitting region and a non-light emitting region, respectively. The light emitting region is formed, for example, on the back surfaces of the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 by laser uneven processing or a printed film.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, for example, a radial light emitting region 251a is formed on the front light guide plate 251, and when the light emitting region 251a emits light, a circular non-light emitting region 251b and a radial non light emitting region 251b become light emitting regions. Visible due to contrast with 251a. The front light guide plate 251 uses the entire region of the light guide plate as a light emitting region, and provides a light emitting effect with an impact on the player.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the rear light guide plate 252 includes, for example, a light emitting region (character region) 252a in which characters “CHANCE” and “Gekiatsu” emerge, and a light emitting region 252b in which a pattern emerges. 252c is formed. Among these, for example, the “CHANCE” portion and the “extremely hot” portion of the light emitting region 252a are different in the formation direction of the reflection surface, and the incident direction of the light guided from the end portion is incident on only one side portion. By controlling in this way, only the “CHANCE” portion or the “super hot” portion can be made to emit light.

  The light emitting areas 252b and 252c where the pattern emerges are the light emitting area 252b as an object area formed so as to be paired with the effect movable member 311 in the maximum rotation position, and the effect movable member 311 in the maximum rotation position. A light emitting region 252c is included as a pattern region formed in accordance with the light emitting unit 312. Similarly to the character region 252a, the pattern regions 252b and 252c can arbitrarily emit light in both regions and one of the regions.

  The rear light guide plate 252 uses a specific area as a light emitting area, and emits a character or a fine pattern in the specific area to provide a message or a detailed light emitting effect to the player. In particular, since the light emitting area 252a of the rear light guide plate 252 overlaps with the non-light emitting area 251b of the front light guide plate 251, it is possible to provide a player with a three-dimensional light emission effect that is interesting and impactful.

  As described above, each of the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 has a purpose of light emission effect, and only the front light guide plate 251 or the rear light guide plate 252 according to the purpose emits light so that a plurality of light emission patterns can be obtained. Can be provided. The effect pattern including the light emission pattern of the light guide plate unit 250 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55 to 71.

[Director]
Next, the winning device 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the winning device 280 according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the right winning effect unit 282 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The winning device 280 is provided with a special figure 1 start winning opening 23, a special figure 2 starting winning opening 24, and a movable member 24a on the front surface of the base member 281. A front decoration member 289 is provided on the front surface of the movable member 24a.

  On the back surface of the base member 281, there are provided a winning ball passage 23 e through which a game ball won in the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 passes, a general electric solenoid 24 b for supplying driving force to the movable member 24 a, and the like.

  In addition, a pair of winning effect units 282 are provided on both the left and right sides of the winning device 280. Since the left winning effect unit 282 and the right winning effect unit 282 have the same configuration, the right winning effect unit will be described here.

  The winning effect unit 282 includes a protrusion 283 provided on the front surface of the base member 281 and a rear protrusion 288 provided on the back surface of the base member 281. A single winning effect unit 282 may be provided instead of a plurality.

  The projecting portion 283 has an outer shape formed by the surrounding wall portion 285, and an effect member (character member) 287 is disposed in a movable space (effect moving portion) 286 surrounded by the surrounding wall portion 285. The upper side wall of the surrounding wall portion 285 is formed as a guide shelf portion 284.

  The guide shelf 284 has an upper surface inclined downward toward the second start winning area (special drawing 2 start winning opening) 24, and moves the game ball rolling on the guide shelf 284 in the direction of the second start winning area 24. Can be guided to.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the winning effect unit 282 includes an effect member 287 on the front surface of the base member 281, that is, the protruding portion 283, and supplies driving force to the effect member 287 on the back surface of the base member 281, that is, the rearward protruding portion 288. The drive mechanism 290 to provide is provided.

  The projecting portion 283 of the winning effect unit 282 has a movable space 286 that houses the effect member 287, and the rear projecting portion 288 of the winning effect unit 282 has a housing space 288 a that houses the drive mechanism 290. . The movable space 286 and the accommodation space 288a communicate with each other.

  The drive mechanism 290 includes a motor 291, a pulley 292, an endless belt 293, and a support shaft portion 294, and the pulley 292 is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 291. The endless belt 293 is wound around a belt receiving portion 287 a formed below the pulley 292 and the effect member 287. The power of the motor 291 is transmitted to the effect member 287 via the endless belt 293.

  The effect member 287 is pivotally supported by the support shaft portion 294, and the endless belt 293 causes the effect member 287 to rotate left and right in small increments, for example. The effect member 287 is, for example, a movable doll (character), and operates by winning a prize, a battle effect, a jackpot notice, or the like. In addition, although the production | presentation member 287 used as a pair operate | moves with the same structure, a different structure may be sufficient.

  For example, the effect member 287 is configured such that the left effect member 287 moves when a winning occurs at the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, and the right effect member 287 moves when a winning occurs at the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24. Set and entertain the eyes of the player.

  Thus, the winning effect unit 282 operates the effect member 287 in accordance with the progress and state of the game, and improves the interest of the game.

  In addition, the effect member 287 may emit light from the inside, or may have a plurality of motion joints and execute a complex motion. Further, the effect member 287 may be accommodated in the rear protrusion 288, and may be operated to jump out to the front protrusion 283 (movable space 286) at a specific timing, like a wall clock.

[Game Flow]
Next, the game flow of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a game flow according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 22 is a state transition diagram illustrating a main pattern in which each gaming state transitions to another gaming state according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The gaming state according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a normal gaming state, a specific gaming state (a normal power support state, a short time state), and a special gaming state.

  The normal gaming state is a state without general power support (non-electric support state). In the present embodiment, the normal variation display game is always won, but since the normal variation time is set to 60 seconds, the frequency with which the movable member 24a is expanded is low. Normally, the game state at the time of starting the game is the normal game state except after a power failure.

  On the other hand, the specific game state is a state with a general power support (electric support state). As in the normal gaming state, the normal figure change display game is always won, but since the normal figure change time is set to 1 second, the frequency with which the movable member 24a is expanded increases. In the specific gaming state, the special figure change time is set to a short time, so that the special figure 2 start memory is easily stored, and the special figure 2 start memory is quickly digested.

  Further, the special game state is a state advantageous to the player. In the special gaming state, a state where a big hit occurs and the lower big prize opening 27b is opened at a predetermined timing (big hit state), and a small hit occurs and the upper big prize opening 28b is opened at a predetermined timing (Small hit state) is included.

  The big hit state occurs when the value of the big hit random number extracted when winning at the start winning opening is the big hit value and the result of the special figure variation display game becomes the first special result mode (big hit result mode). . The big hit state constitutes a first special game state in which the lower fluctuation winning device 27 is converted into an open state over a plurality of rounds, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls. The big hit state includes a special big hit that transitions to a specific gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, and a normal big hit that transitions to the normal gaming state after the special gaming state ends. The type of jackpot state is set according to the jackpot symbol (the type of the first special result mode) determined by the value of the jackpot symbol random number.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special figure variation display game is set to 1/200 in the normal game state and the specific game state, and is the same probability.

  The small hit state is when the value of the big hit random number extracted when winning the start winning opening is the small hit value and the result of the special figure variation display game becomes the second special result mode (small hit result mode). Occurs. The small hit state constitutes a second special game state in which the movable member (movable wing piece) 28a is opened for a predetermined time, and a state transition for generating (shifting to) the big hit state (first special game state) It becomes a game.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, a small hit state is established with a probability of 195/200, and the movable member 28a is opened. If a game ball wins at the special figure 1 start winning slot 23, the probability of a small hit state is set to 0/200, and the game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning slot 23. However, the movable member 28a is not opened. Note that even if a game ball has won the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, a small hit state may be generated.

  Next, the game state transition will be described. First, from the normal gaming state, a special big hit in FIG. 1 or a special big hit in FIG. Here, the big hit in Special Figure 1 is a special big hit at a ratio of 1/2 (50%), and the big hit in Special Figure 2 is a special big hit at a ratio of 3/4 (75%).

  In the normal gaming state, the player generally makes a left strike, and the route from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state is mostly the route from the special jackpot in FIG. As a case where the special figure 2 variable display game is executed during the normal game state, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed according to the hold of the special figure 2 start memory when the specific game state ends. It is done.

  The probability of a special big hit in the special figure 1 is set to 50%. That is, the special jackpot probability of the special figure 1 in the normal gaming state is 1/400. In the case of a normal big hit, after the big hit state ends, the normal gaming state is resumed.

  The specific gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state when a variable display game is executed a specified number of times (for example, 100 times). In addition, when a normal big hit is made during the specific gaming state, the game shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit state ends even if the prescribed number of variable display games have not been consumed.

  In the specific gaming state, since the ordinary electric power support is executed, the player hits the right with the aim of the usual figure starting gate 25 and the movable member 28a. As described above, since the movable member 24a is frequently expanded by the ordinary power support and the game ball wins in the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, the second start memory is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 2) at the start of the variable display game. If there are more, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is shortened (the fluctuation time is shorter than that when there is one second start memory). Further, since the variable display game is a small hit with a probability of 195/200, the movable member 28a is frequently released.

  When the game ball wins the upper large winning opening 28b at the timing when the movable member 28a is released, the winning ball is distributed to the normal area 224 and the specific area 225 in the distribution unit 223 in the winning space 220 (see FIG. 12). When the winning ball passes through the specific area 225 via the recess 329 of the sorting rotator 321, a V winning is won and then a big hit state is reached.

  The probability of a special big hit in the special figure 2 or a big win in the V prize is set to 75%. For this reason, once the player enters the specific gaming state, a chance of winning a big win in the V prize is also obtained, and the ratio of continuously entering the specific gaming state is high.

[Game control device]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the game control device 100 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 23 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 450, a payout control device 410, and an effect control device 150 are connected to the game control device 100. The game control device 100 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 410 and the effect control device 150 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 100 is connected to various switches and solenoids to be controlled.

  The game control device 100 includes a CPU unit 110 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 120 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 130 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130 are connected to each other by a data bus 140.

  The input unit 120 receives signals output from various switches provided on the game board 20 and the like and signals output from the payout control device 410. The input unit 120 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 121 and input ports 122 and 123.

  The input ports 122 and 123 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 121 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 122 and 123 is provided to the CPU unit 110 and the like via the data bus 140.

  The proximity I / F 121 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 122. The proximity I / F 121 includes a special figure 1 winning port switch (starting port 1 switch) 23d, a special figure 2 starting winning port switch (starting port 2 switch) 24d, a gate switch 25a, winning port switches 26a and 26b, and a lower count switch. 27d and the upper count switch 28d (count sensor 216) are connected. In addition, a specific area switch 225a and normal area switches 224c and 224d are connected to the proximity I / F 121.

  The start port 1 switch 23d is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won a special figure 1 start winning port 23. The start port 2 switch 24d is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the special figure 2 start winning port 24. The gate switch 25a is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed through the usual start gate 25. The winning port switch 26a is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the general winning port 26 on the left side of the gaming area, and the winning port switch 26b has won the general winning port 26 (other holes) on the right side of the gaming area. The detection switch.

  The lower count switch 27d is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the lower major prize opening 27b, and the upper count switch 28d (count sensor 216) detects that the game ball has won the upper major prize opening 28b. It is a switch to do. When a winning game ball is detected by the lower count switch 27d and the upper count switch 28d, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the gaming control device 100. The Further, when the upper count switch 28d (count sensor 216) detects a winning ball, a remaining ball exists in the winning space 220. Therefore, a timer is activated for a predetermined period, and the specific area switch 225a is awarded while the timer is operating. Do not report detection as illegal.

  The specific area switch 225a detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area 225 provided in the sorting unit 223. The left normal area switch 224c detects that a game ball has passed through the left normal area 224a. Similarly, the right normal area switch 224d detects that a game ball has passed through the right normal area 224b.

  The proximity I / F 121 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 12 V and a low level of 5 V supplied from various switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0 V-5 V. Since the proximity I / F 121 is normally within a predetermined range (5V-12V), 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 121 is switched by attaching / detaching the connector of the switch connected to the proximity I / F 121, the proximity I / F 121 is not connected to the switch. Even so, the output is kept constant.

  Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal 1 of the radio wave sensor 29b and the abnormality detection signal 1 output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the input port 123. A detection signal of a fraud detection magnetic sensor 29 a provided on the front frame 4 of the gaming machine 1 or the like is also input to the input port 122.

  The magnetic sensor 29a 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 29b detects the radio wave irradiated toward the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that causes the winning prize switch 26a, 26b to malfunction. Note that a vibration sensor that detects vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and a detection signal may be input to the input port 122.

  Of the outputs from the proximity I / F 121, the output to the input port 122 is supplied from the game control device 100 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 193. Further, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 23d and the start port 2 switch 24d among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the input port 122. ing. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 23d and the start port 2 switch 24d, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 23d and the start port 2 switch 24d to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 450 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  A signal from the magnetic sensor 29a is directly input to the input port 122, and signals from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 4e and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 5d are directly input to the input port 123. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the payout control device 410 is also input to the input port 123.

  The front frame opening detection SW 4e detects that the front frame 4 is opened. The front frame opening detection SW 4 e is set to ON when the front frame 4 is released from the outer frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 4 is closed to the outer frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection SW 5d detects that the glass frame 5 has been opened. The glass frame opening detection SW 5 d is set to ON when the glass frame 5 is released from the front frame 4, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 5 is closed to the front frame 4.

  The data held in the input port 123 can be read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by decoding the address assigned to the input port 123 by the gaming microcomputer 111. The same applies to the input ports 122 and 123.

  The CPU unit 110 of the game control device 100 includes a game microcomputer 111, an inverting circuit 112, and a crystal oscillator 113.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU 111a, a ROM 111b, a RAM 111c, and an individual ID register 111d, and executes various programs such as a big win lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 111b based on a signal input through the input unit 120. Execute the process. Through the output unit 130, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51, a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52, and a special figure 1 hold display. Part 53, special figure 2 hold display part 54, universal figure display part (general figure display) 55, universal figure reservation display part 56, game state display part 57, open pattern (number of rounds) display part 58 at the time of big hit and launch A collective display device 50 composed of a special figure / common figure LED board or the like provided with a mode instruction display unit 59, a general electric solenoid 24b, a lower large prize opening solenoid 27c, an upper large prize opening solenoid 28c, an effect control apparatus 150, And a control signal is transmitted to the payout control apparatus 410, and the gaming machine 1 is comprehensively controlled. The gaming microcomputer 111 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip select.

  The ROM 111b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control.

  The RAM 111c 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 112 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the start port 1 switch 23d and the start port 2 switch 24d) input via the proximity I / F 121 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 111.

  The crystal oscillator 113 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing timer interrupt, system clock signal, jackpot lottery and the like.

  The output unit 130 of the game control apparatus 100 includes ports 131a to 131e, buffers 132a and 132b, drivers 133a to 133d, and a photocoupler 134.

  The ports 131a to 131e receive signals input via the data bus 140.

  The buffers 132a and 132b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 140 and the ports 131a and 131b.

  The drivers 133a to 133d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 131c to 131e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 134 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 195, and removes noise from various input / output signals and shapes the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 134 and the inspection device 195 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 110 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 410 via the port 131a. 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 410, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 131a to the payout control board of the payout control device 410.

  Further, the payout control device 410 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 420. The launch control device 420 can drive the launch device and launch a game ball into the game area 22 only when a launch permission signal is input.

  The payout control device 410 discharges the winning ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 100, 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 410 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 100 when a failure such as a broken ball 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 that is output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 10 (see FIG. 1). Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 by parallel communication.

  Subcommands are input to the effect control device 150 via the buffer 132 a of the output unit 130. By having the buffer 132a, it is possible to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 150, thereby ensuring one-way communication. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 150 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 110 is input to the lower large winning port solenoid 27c, the upper large winning port solenoid 28c, and the general electric solenoid 24b via the port 131b and the driver 133a. The lower large prize opening solenoid 27c opens and closes the opening plate (not shown) of the lower fluctuation winning apparatus 27 by back and forth movement, and the upper large prize opening solenoid 28c rotates the movable member 28a (see FIG. 11) of the upper fluctuation winning apparatus 28. Then, the ordinary electric solenoid 24b (see FIG. 20) converts the movable member 24a to the open state so that the winning of the game ball into the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 is allowed.

  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 133b via a segment line, and the driver 133b and the port 131c are connected. The cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected to the driver 133c via a digit line, and the driver 133c and the port 131d are connected. The on / off drive signal from the driver 133b 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 133c.

  The external information terminal 194 is provided with a pho street, and is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the variable display game and a special signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 194 via the port 131e and the driver 133d.

  The game control device 100 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 193. 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 start port 1 switch 23d, a start port 2 switch 24d, a gate switch 25a, winning port switches 26a to 26n, a lower count switch 27d, and an upper count switch 28d, and a lower large winning port solenoid 27c. Signals necessary for the trial test, such as signals output to the upper prize winning solenoid 28c and the general electric solenoid 24b, are input.

  The game control device 100 is connected to the power supply device 450 via a Schmitt circuit 124 provided in the input unit 120. The Schmitt circuit 124 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 124 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 450.

  The power supply device 450 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. 460, a backup power supply unit 465 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. A control signal generation unit 480 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal.

  The backup power supply unit 465 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 111 c of the game microcomputer 111. The game control device 100 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 111c after the power failure is restored.

  The control signal generator 480 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC17.2V to DC19V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generator 480. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 123 of the input unit 120 via the Schmitt circuit 124. 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 131a to 131e of the gaming microcomputer 111 and the output unit 130 via the Schmitt circuit 124. When the game control device 100 receives a power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 100 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 110 after receiving a reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 480 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 480 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 123 of the input unit 120 via the Schmitt circuit 124. The initialization switch signal is a signal forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 111c of the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM of the payout control device 410.

  As described above, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 123, taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and treated as signals equivalent to signals from various switches. . This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt circuit 124 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output unit 130 as described above. Further, the reset signal RST is output directly to the relay board 193 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 193 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 193. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the input ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 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 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the input ports 122 and 123 is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

[Production control device]
FIG. 24 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 150 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The production control device 150 shown in FIG. 24 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer 151 (1st CPU) 151 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 151, similarly to the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100. A video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 that performs the above and a VDP that performs image processing for video display on the first display 31 (including sub-displays 34 and 70) according to commands and data from the video control microcomputer 152 (Video Display Processor) 157 and a sound source LSI 158 that reproduces various melodies and sound effects from the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker 8b.

  PROMs (Programmable Read Only Memory) 154 and 155 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152, respectively.

  An image ROM 156 storing character images and video data is connected to the VDP 157.

  The sound source LSI 158 is connected to an audio ROM 159 that stores audio data and the like.

  The main control microcomputer 151 analyzes the command transmitted from the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, instructs the video control microcomputer 152 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 158 about the contents of the reproduced sound. Or The main control microcomputer 151 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 100.

  RAMs 151 a and 152 a that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 151a and 152a that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152 and between the main control microcomputer 151 and the sound source LSI 158 in a serial manner. On the other hand, data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 151 and the VDP 157 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 157 includes a VRAM (video RAM) 157a used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 156, a scaler 157b for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 157c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the first display 31 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 157 to the main control microcomputer 151 in order to synchronize the image of the first display 31 and the lighting of the LEDs provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 20. In addition, the VDP 157 notifies the video control microcomputer 152 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0-n and the video control microcomputer 152 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 157a. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 152 to the main control microcomputer 151, a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 152 is operating normally and gives a command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 151 and the tone generator LSI 158, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  The video control microcomputer 152 uses a CPU that can perform higher-speed processing than the main control microcomputer 151. By providing the video control microcomputer 152 separately from the main control microcomputer 151 and sharing the processing, the first display 31 can display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 151 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 152 are used.

  The effect control device 150 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 153 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. The production control device 150 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demonstration command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 as the production control command signal via the command I / F 153. To do. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 151 of the effect control device 150 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 153 has a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 150 includes a panel decoration device 170 including LEDs provided on the center frame unit 210 and the game board 20, a panel decoration LED control circuit 161 for controlling the progress display unit 230, LEDs provided on the front frame 4 and the like. The frame decoration LED control circuit 162 that controls the frame decoration device 171 including the movable decoration 600 (see FIG. 8) and the board effect device 172 that enhance the production effect in cooperation with the production display on the first display 31 are controlled. A frame effect motor control circuit 164 for driving and controlling a frame effect device 173 including a board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 163, a protrusion drive motor for the right protrusion 19 and the like is provided. These control circuits (161 to 164) are connected to the main control microcomputer 151 via the address / data bus 160.

  In addition, the effect control unit 150 includes an effect operation unit SW (switch) 174 that detects that the effect operation unit 15 (see FIG. 1) has been operated, and each movable accessory is in the initial position (standby position, standby area). A switch (SW) input circuit 165 that detects position detection SWs (switches) 308, 329, and 349 that detect the presence and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 151 is provided. Further, amplifier circuits 166 and 167 including audio power amplifiers for driving the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker 8b are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 460 of the power supply device 450 is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 150 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 150. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the first display 31 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 153, the upper speaker 8a In addition, it is possible to generate DC 18V for driving the lower speaker 8b and NDC 24V used as a reference for these DC voltages or for lighting the power monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 480 of the power supply device 450 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 151, the video control microcomputer 152, the VDP 157, the tone generator LSI 158, and various control circuits (161 to 164, 166, 167). These are reset. The power supply device 450 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 157 using a general-purpose port included in the video control microcomputer 152. Thereby, the cooperation of the operation | movement of the microcomputer 152 for video control and VDP157 can be improved.

  As described above, the production control device 150 functions as production control means for performing production control based on the command transmitted from the game control device 100, and performs display control for controlling display contents displayed on the first display 31. And a function as sound output control means for outputting sound effects and the like from the speaker 8.

  Next, the control by the game control device 100 will be specifically described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. 25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a procedure of main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 100 first prohibits interruption (S2501). Next, a vector address indicating a jump destination to be executed when an interrupt occurs is set (S2502). Furthermore, a stack pointer is set which is the start address of an area in which the value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs (S2503). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S2504).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 waits until the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 410 is normally started (S2505). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 410 before the start of the payout control device 410 is completed. It can be avoided that the command 410 is missed.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM (S2506). Further, all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (S2507). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 is set not to be used (S2508). In the embodiment of the present invention, the game control device 100 performs parallel communication with the payout control device 410 and the effect control device 150, and therefore does not use a serial port.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 450 is set to ON (S2509). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed, etc., and the power is turned on when the store opens the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game starts in the initialized state. Is done. On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of S2509 is “N”: NO), the game control apparatus 100 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal. (S2510 to S2513). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of S2510 and S2511, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of S2512 and S2513, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of S2513 is “Y”: YES), the game control apparatus 100 calculates verification data called a checksum. The checksum calculation process is executed (S2514).

  Then, the game control device 100 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S2515), and determines whether these values match. Determination is made (S2516).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 100, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (result of S2509 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (result of S2511 or S2513 is “N”). If the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S2514 (the result of S2516 is “N”), the initialization processing from S2540 to S2544 in FIG. 26 is performed. Run. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S2516 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 100 has executed the power failure processing normally, and therefore The process for recovering to the state is executed (S2517 to S2523 in FIG. 25).

  First, the game control device 100 clears an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is stored ( initialize. Specifically, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared (S2517), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (S2518). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S2519).

  Next, the game control device 100 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 (S2520). If it is determined that the state is not the high probability state (the result of S2520 is “N”), the processing after S2523 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 S2520 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save in the flag area (S2521). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state display) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) and saved in the segment area (S2522).

  Furthermore, the game control device 100 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 150 (S2523). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 150, the game can be restarted in a state as close as possible to the time before the occurrence of the power failure.

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

  In the initialization process, the game control device 100 first clears all work areas before the access-prohibited area (S2540. Further, clears all stack areas after the access-prohibited area (S2541). The initial value for power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (S2542).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 100 saves an output timer initial value for outputting external information (security signal) related to RWM clear in the security signal control timer area (S2543). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 150 (S2544), and the processes after S2524 are executed.

  When the processing of S2523 or S2544 ends, the game control device 100 acquires the individual identification information from the individual ID register 111d in the gaming microcomputer 111 and sets it in the serial communication circuit (S2524).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 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 111 (clock generator) (S2525).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 111a 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 100 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S2526). Specifically, the CPU 111a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of corresponding various initial value random numbers (S2527). . Thereafter, the game control device 100 permits an interrupt (S2528).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number that determines a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number), and a random number that determines a hit of a normal variation display game (per random number).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 100 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 (S2529). 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 jackpot random number is a hardware random number generated by hardware, and the jackpot symbol random number, the random number per universal symbol, and the variation pattern random number are software random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described mode, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the universal random number, and the variation pattern random number are hardware random numbers. Also good.

  Next, the game control device 100 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 450 and read through the port and the data bus (S2530). 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.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (S2531). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of S2531 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S2529 is executed again, and the processing from S2529 to S2531 is repeatedly executed ( Loop processing).

  In addition, by permitting an interrupt (S2528) before the initial value random number update process (S2529), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be preferentially executed. 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 (S2529), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S2531 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 has detected the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously detected to be ON. It is determined whether or not the number of checks set in the processing of S2530 has been reached (S2532). When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (the result of S2532 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (S2531). 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 has been set to ON has reached the number of checks (result of S2532 is “Y”), the game control device 100 regards that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (S2533 to S2539).

  In the process when a power failure occurs, the game control device 100 prohibits interruption (S2533) and sets all output ports to off (S2534). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (S2535), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (S2536).

  Further, the game control apparatus 100 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (S2537), and saves the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM (S2538). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S2539), 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. 27 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) timer interrupt signal generated by a CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111a.

  The game control apparatus 100 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S2701). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register, and the processing in S2701 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes an input process of acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 120 and reading the state of each input port (S2702). The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 23d, a start port 2 switch 24d, a gate switch 25a, count switches 27d and 28d (count sensor 216), and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 150 and the payout control device 410 (S2703). 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, big prize opening solenoids (SOL) 27c and 28c, and a general electric solenoid (SOL) 24b. It is. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collection terminal device (not shown) that collects various game data of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer 132 in various processes to the payout control device 410, the effect control device 150, etc. (S2704).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes random number update processing 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S2705), and updates the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special symbol variation display game. The random number update process 2 is executed (S2706). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the value of a counter corresponding to various random numbers (such as a big hit random number counter, a random number counter per ordinary figure, an effect determination random number counter, etc.) is 1 Add one by one.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes a winning opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (S2707). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a starting opening 1 switch 23d, a starting opening 2 switch 24d, a gate switch 25a, winning opening switches 26a and 26b, and count switches 27d and 28d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As an error monitoring, the front frame 3 and the glass frame 5 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (S2708). Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a general map change display game process for performing a process related to the general map change display game (S2709).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (S2710). 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.

  Next, the game control device 100 checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 29a and executes a magnet fraud monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (S2711). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 19 or a gaming state LED (not shown) is turned on to notify the outside. Subsequently, similarly, a detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 29c is checked, and a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality is executed (S2712).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 194 (S2713), clears the interrupt request, and declares the end of the interrupt (S2714).

  Finally, the game control apparatus 100 restores the register temporarily saved in the process of S2701 (S2715), permits the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device (S2716), and ends this process. . After this process is completed, the process returns to the main process.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, the game control device 100 monitors the input signal by the start port 1 switch 23d and the start port 2 switch 24d, controls the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and displays the special figure (identification pattern, identification information). This is a process for setting display.

  The game control device 100 first determines whether or not there is a game ball winning in the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 and the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24 (S2801). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 23d) among the start port 1 switch 23d and the start port 2 switch 24d. If no signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (the result of S2801 is “N”), a branch process (S2810) described later is executed without executing the processes of S2802 to S2809.

  When a signal is input from the start switch to be monitored (the result of S2801 is “Y”), the game control device 100 checks the target special figure holding number and is less than the upper limit value (for example, 4). It is determined whether or not there is (S2802, S2803).

  If the target special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (the result of S2803 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 updates the target special figure hold number (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) by one. (S2804).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 transmits a special figure hold number command (S2805). Specifically, a special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored is prepared, and a special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared. Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure hold number command is executed.

  On the other hand, when the target special figure hold number exceeds the upper limit (the result of S2803 is “N”), the game control device 100 transmits an overflow command (S2806).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 saves various random numbers in the respective random number saving areas in the storage areas corresponding to the special figure holding number (S2807). The random numbers to be saved are, for example, jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3. The big hit random number is a random number related to determining whether the result of the variable display game is a big hit, a small hit or a loss, and is generated in common regardless of whether the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is used. The jackpot symbol random number (the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2) is a random number related to the determination of the stop state of the identification information, the opening time of the big prize opening in the jackpot state, and the number of rounds. The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are random numbers for determining a variation pattern including the execution time of a variation display game in various reach and variation display without reach.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a pending storage prior determination process (S2808), and transmits a prior determination command (S2809). The on-hold storage prior determination process is a process in which the newly stored jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, and variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are newly determined before the variation display game is started. Specifically, before executing the variation display game, the variation pattern and result of the variation display game are determined. By executing such a hold storage advance determination process and transmitting a prior determination command indicating the result to the effect control device 150, a prefetch advance notice can be executed.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a branch process according to the game process number based on the special figure game sequence branch table (S2811 to S2813).

  When the game process number is “1”, the game control apparatus 100 executes a special figure changing process (S2811). The special figure variation process is a process for controlling the execution (progress) of the variation display game by determining a big hit, determining a small hit, setting a variation pattern, and the like. Details of the special figure changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the game process number is “2”, the game control apparatus 100 executes a small hit process (S2812). The small hit process is a process for controlling execution (progress) of the small hit state. Details of the small hit process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31.

  When the game process number is “3”, the game control apparatus 100 executes a big hit process (S2813). The big hit process is a process for controlling execution (progress) of the big hit state. Details of the big hit process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

  After executing the branch destination process, the game control device 100 ends this process.

[Special map processing]
Next, the special figure variation process in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure variation processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure fluctuation process is a process for controlling the progress of the fluctuation display game by determining a big hit, determining a small hit, setting a fluctuation pattern, and the like.

  The game control apparatus 100 first determines whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory (S2901). If there is a special figure 2 start memory (the result of S2901 is "Y"), the game control device 100 determines whether there is a special figure 1 start memory in order to preferentially execute the special figure 2 variable display game. The process of S2903 is executed without executing (S2902).

  If there is no special figure 2 start memory (the result of S2901 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is a special figure 1 start memory (S2902). If there is no special figure 1 start memory (the result of S2902 is “N”), since there is no special figure 2 start memory and no special figure 1 start memory, the game control device 100 executes the processes after S2920.

  When there is a special figure 2 start memory (the result of S2901 is “Y”), or when there is a special figure 1 start memory (the result of S2902 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes a big hit determination process (S2903). The jackpot determination process is a process for determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning and stored in the special figure start storage area is a numerical value within a predetermined range set as the jackpot determination value. . Specifically, the determination is made by comparing the upper limit value and lower limit value of the determination value with the jackpot random value. Therefore, since the determination is made without processing (for example, addition or subtraction) of the random number value, an error hardly occurs. When the value of the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, the big hit flag is set.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a small hit determination process (S2904). The small hit determination process is a numerical value in a predetermined range set as the small hit determination value when the value of the big hit random number acquired at the time of winning and stored in the special chart start storage area does not match the big hit determination value. It is the process which determines whether it is. When the value of the big hit random number matches the small hit determination value, the small hit flag is set. A small hit random number may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a stop symbol setting process (S2905). The stop symbol setting process is a process of determining a stop symbol in the special symbol variation display game based on the presence / absence of the big hit flag, the small hit flag and the symbol random number, and transmitting a symbol information command to the effect control device 150.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a special figure information setting process (S2906). The special figure information setting process is a process for controlling the light emission mode of the LEDs 231 to 236 of the progress display unit 230.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process (S2907). The variation pattern setting process is a process of selecting a variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern includes a variation time and is selected using a variation pattern selection table. As the variation pattern selection table, for example, a variation pattern selection table for big hits and other than big hits (for small hits and for losing) is defined.

  Next, the game control device 100 starts the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) (S2908) and waits until a predetermined fluctuation time elapses (S2909). Result is “N”).

  When the predetermined variation time has elapsed (the result of S2909 is “Y”), the game control device 100 stops all the special symbols (identification information) of the variation display game being executed (S2910).

  Next, the game control device 100 stands by until a predetermined symbol stop display time elapses (the result of S2911 is “N”). The processes from S2908 to S2911 correspond to the start and end of the variable display game.

  When the predetermined symbol stop display time has elapsed (the result of S2911 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the variable display game is a small hit based on the presence or absence of the small hit flag. (S2912).

  When the result of the variable display game is a small hit (the result of S2912 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the processing number of the small hit process (S2913). When the result of the variable display game is not a small hit (the result of S2912 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S2914 without executing the process of S2913.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the variable display game is a big hit based on the presence / absence of the big hit flag (S2914).

  When the result of the variable display game is a big hit (the result of S2914 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the processing number of the big hit process (S2915). When the result of the variable display game is not a big hit (the result of S2914 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S2916 without executing the process of S2915.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the current game state is a specific game state (S2916). When it is not in the specific game state (the result of S2916 is “N”), the game control device 100 ends this process.

  On the other hand, when the game state is the specific game state (the result of S2916 is “Y”), the game control device 100 updates the number of time-variations by −1 (S2917).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the number of time variation is “0” (S2918). When the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (the result of S2918 is “N”), the game control device 100 ends this process.

  When the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (the result of S2918 is “Y”), the predetermined number of short-time fluctuations (for example, 100) has ended, so the game control device 100 sets the start of the normal gaming state. (S2919) This process ends.

  On the other hand, if there is no special figure 1 start memory (the result of S2902 is "N"), since there is no special figure 2 start memory and special figure 1 start memory, the game control device 100 has started the customer waiting demo state? It is determined whether or not (S2920). If the customer waiting demo state has been started (the result of S2920 is “Y”), the game control device 100 ends this processing.

  If the customer waiting demo state is not started (the result of S2920 is “N”), the game control device 100 transmits a customer waiting demo command (S2921), and determines whether or not the power transmission support is in progress. (S2922). When the power transmission support is being performed (the result of S2922 is “Y”), the game control device 100 ends this process.

  When the power transmission support is not being performed (the result of S2922 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets the right-handed warning LED (not shown) to OFF (S2923), and ends this process.

[Small hit processing]
Next, the small hit process in the special figure game process described above will be described. 30 and 31 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the small hit process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The small hit process is a process for controlling the execution (progress) of the small hit state by setting the opening time of the upper large winning opening 28b and monitoring the remaining balls in the winning space 220.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets the upper prize winning solenoid 28c to ON and rotates the movable member 28a (S3001). By turning the movable member 28a, the upper prize winning opening 28b is opened.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 sets the opening time (for example, 1.5 seconds) of the top prize winning opening 28b and the valid time (for example, 4.5 seconds) of the top winning prize opening 28b (S3002). The effective time of the upper prize winning opening 28b is an open time (1.5 seconds) because it may take time until the game ball gets caught on the movable member 28a and passes through the upper count switch 28d (count sensor 216). It is set by adding a delay time (3 seconds). When a signal from the upper count switch 28d is received outside the valid time, for example, it is determined to be unauthorized, and an unauthorized winning command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 to perform unauthorized winning notification (abnormal notification).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the upper prize winning opening 28b is in the open period (S3003). As will be described later, if the remaining ball monitoring period is not in effect (the result of S3012 is “N”), and if there is a remaining ball in the winning space 220 (the result of S3019 is “N”), the remaining ball is processed. Therefore, the determination process of S3003 is executed.

  When the upper prize winning opening 28b is in the opening period (the result of S3003 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S3004). When the opening time has elapsed (the result of S3004 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 sets the upper prize winning solenoid 28c to OFF and returns the movable member 28a to the initial position (S3005). . When the opening time has not elapsed (the result of S3004 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S3006 without executing the process of S3005.

  On the other hand, when the upper prize winning opening 28b is not in the open period (the result of S3003 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the processing of S3006 without executing the processing of S3004 and S3005.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the upper prize winning opening 28b is in a valid period (S3006). If it is during the effective period (the result of S3006 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the effective period has elapsed (S3007).

  If the valid period has not elapsed (the result of S3007 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the upper prize winning opening 28b (S3008). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the signal of the upper count switch 28d (count sensor 216) has been received.

  When the game ball passes through the upper prize winning opening 28b (the result of S3008 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the remaining ball flag and updates the remaining ball count by +1 (S3009).

  Next, the game control device 100 sets a remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 30 seconds) (S3010).

  When the game ball has not passed through the top prize winning opening 28b (the result of S3008 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the processing of S3012 without executing the processing of S3009 and S3010. Every time a signal from the count sensor 216 is received, the processes of S3009 and S3010 are executed.

  If the valid period of the upper prize winning opening 28b has elapsed (the result of S3007 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the remaining ball flag is set (S3011). If the remaining ball flag is set (the result of S3011 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes the processing from S3012 onward without executing the processing from S3008 to S3010. On the other hand, when the remaining ball flag is not set (the result of S3011 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the processing after S3022 without executing the processing from S3008 to S3021.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not it is during the remaining ball monitoring period (S3012). If it is not during the remaining ball monitoring period (the result of S3012 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S3003. If it is during the remaining ball monitoring period (the result of S3012 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the monitoring period has elapsed (S3013).

  On the other hand, when the monitoring period has not elapsed (the result of S3013 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal area 224 (S3014). When the game ball passes through the normal area 224 (the result of S3014 is “Y”), the remaining ball count is updated by −1 (S3015).

  When the game ball does not pass through the normal area 224 (the result of S3014 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S3016 without executing the process of S3015.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 225 (S3016). When the game ball passes the specific area 225 (S3016), the remaining ball count is updated by -1 (S3017), the operation of the condition device is set, and the corresponding fanfare command is transmitted (S3018).

  When the game ball has not passed through the specific area 225 (the result of S3016 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S3019 without executing the processes of S3017 and S3018.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the remaining ball count is “0” (S3019). If the remaining ball count is not 0 (the result of S3019 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S3003.

  On the other hand, when the monitoring time has elapsed (the result of S3013 is “Y”), the game control device 100 transmits a remaining ball error command (S3020). Thereby, residual sphere error notification (abnormality notification) is performed.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the condition device is operating (S3021). When the condition device is not in operation (the result of S3021 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the specific gaming state (S3022).

  When the current gaming state is the specific gaming state (the result of S3022 is “Y”), the game control device 100 updates the time-varying variation count by −1 (S3023), and the time-varying variation count is “0”. It is determined whether or not there is (S3024). If the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (the result of S3024 is “Y”), since the prescribed number of short-time fluctuations has ended, the game control device 100 sets the start of the normal gaming state (S3025).

  When the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (the result of S3024 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the process of S3026 without executing the process of S3025.

  If the current gaming state is not in the specific gaming state (the result of S3022 is “N”), the normal gaming state is continued, so that the game control device 100 executes the processing from S3023 to S3025. Instead, the process of S3026 is executed.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 sets the process number of the special figure variation process (S3026), and ends this process.

  On the other hand, if the condition device is in operation (the result of S3021 is “Y”), since the occurrence of a big win is confirmed by the V winning, the game control device 100 sets the V winning flag (S3027). Various time values such as the remaining sphere monitoring timer are cleared (S3028).

  Next, the game control device 100 sets the processing number of the jackpot processing (S3029), and ends this processing.

[Big hit processing]
Next, the jackpot process in the special figure game process described above will be described. 32 and 33 are flowcharts showing the procedure of jackpot processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The big hit process is a process of controlling the progress of the big hit state by determining the number of rounds, setting the opening time of the lower big prize opening 27b, and the like.

  The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S3101). When the V winning flag is not set (the result of S3101 is “N”), that is, in the big hit by the variable display game, the game control device 100 sets the special figure 1 round determination table (S3102).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the generated big hit is a big hit by the special figure 1 variable display game (S3103). When it is not a big hit by the special figure 1 variable display game (the result of S3103 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets a special figure 2 round determination table (S3104).

  If it is a big hit by the special figure 1 variable display game (the result of S3103 is "Y"), the game control device 100 uses the special figure 1 round determination table without executing the process of S3104, and in S3105 Execute the process.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines the type (number of rounds) of the jackpot random number based on the jackpot symbol random number (S3105).

  On the other hand, when the V winning flag is set (the result of S3101 is “Y”), that is, in the case of winning the winning in the specific area 225, the game control device 100 sets the V winning round determination table. (S3106). Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines the type of jackpot (number of rounds) based on the jackpot symbol random number (S3107).

  Following the processing of S3105, the game control device 100 transmits a fanfare command corresponding to the type of jackpot (S3106).

  Next, the game control device 100 stands by until the fanfare time has elapsed (S3109). After the fanfare time has elapsed (the result of S3109 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the lower major prize opening solenoid 27c to ON (S3110), and the lower major prize opening 27b opening time (for example, 25 seconds). Is set (S3111).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not a prescribed number of game balls have won the lower large winning opening 27b (S3112). If there is no specified number of winnings (the result of S3112 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the opening time (25 seconds) of the lower large winning opening 27b has elapsed (S3113).

  When the opening time (25 seconds) of the lower major winning opening 27b has not elapsed (the result of S3113 is “N”), the game control device 100 causes the specified number of game balls to move down until the opening time elapses. It is determined whether or not the big winning opening 27b has been won (S3112).

  When there is a prescribed number of winnings at the lower major winning opening 27b (result of S3112 is “Y”) or when the opening time has passed even if the prescribed number has not been reached (result of S3113 is “Y”) The control device 100 sets the lower large prize opening solenoid 27c to OFF (S3114).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the final round has ended (S3115).

  When the final round has not ended (the result of S3115 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets an interval time (for example, 2 seconds) until the next round is started, It waits until it elapses (S3117).

  After the elapse of the interval time (the result of S3117 is “Y”), the game control device 100 updates the round number by +1 and transmits a round number command corresponding to the round number (S3118). Thereafter, the processing from S3110 to S3118 is repeatedly executed until the final round is completed.

  On the other hand, when the final round is completed (the result of S3115 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes the processes from S3119 to S3129 in order to end the big hit state.

  The game control device 100 first transmits an ending command (S3119), sets a remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 2 seconds) (S3120), and waits until the remaining ball monitoring time elapses (S3121).

  After the remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed (the result of S3121 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the normal big hit has ended (S3122). That is, it is determined whether the generated big hit is a normal big hit or a special big hit.

  When it is a normal big hit (the result of S3122 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the start of the normal gaming state (S3123), and clears the number of short-time fluctuations to 0 (S3124). Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets the right-handed recommendation LED (not shown) to OFF (S3125).

  If it is not a big hit (the result of S3122 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets the start of the specific gaming state (S3126), and sets the initial value (100 times) of the short-time variation number (S3127). ). Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets the right-handed recommendation LED to ON (S3128).

  Following the processing of S3125 or S3128, the game control device 100 finally sets the processing number of the special figure variation processing (S3129), and ends this processing.

[Time Chart 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 34 to FIG. 36, the difference in the winning pattern to the top prize winning opening 28b, in particular, the normal area 224 and the specific area 225 will be described based on the time chart. FIG. 34 is a time chart when there is no winning in the upper prize winning opening 28b according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, each item will be described.

  “Special figure 2” indicates the execution state of the special figure 2 variable display game. That is, it indicates whether the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed or stopped.

  “Upper University Winning Port SOL” indicates whether the Upper University Winning Port Solenoid 28c is ON or OFF. The movable member 28a rotates while the upper prize winning opening SOL is set to ON. In this embodiment, the opening time of the upper prize winning opening SOL is set to 1.5 seconds.

  The “upper university prize opening” indicates whether the upper university prize opening 28b is valid or invalid. That is, it indicates whether the detection signal of the count sensor 216 (upper count switch 28d) is valid or invalid. In the present embodiment, the valid period of the upper prize winning opening 28b is set to 4.5 seconds after the upper prize winning opening solenoid 28c is activated.

  “Upper winning prize count sensor” indicates the signal state of the count sensor 216 (upper count switch 28d). When the passage of the game ball is detected, the count sensor 216 outputs an ON signal.

  The “specific area” indicates whether the specific area 225 is valid or invalid. In the present embodiment, the validity period of the specific area 225 is first set to 4.5 seconds after the upper prize winning solenoid 28c is activated, and the winning prize is given to the upper prize winning opening 28b during the 4.5 second validity period. If there is, the maximum is set to 30 seconds from the last winning prize. Even if the specific area switch 225a detects the passage of the game ball during a period in which the specific area 225 is invalid, no big hit occurs.

  The “specific area sensor” indicates a signal state of the specific area switch 225a. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the specific area switch 225a outputs an ON signal.

  “Normal area” indicates whether the normal area 224 is valid or invalid. In the present embodiment, it is set to 30 seconds at the maximum from the last winning to the upper large winning opening 28b.

  “Normal area sensor” indicates a signal state of the normal area switches 224c and 224d. When the passage of the game ball is detected, the normal area switches 224c and 224d output an ON signal.

  “Remaining sphere monitoring” indicates whether or not monitoring is performed on whether or not there is a remaining sphere in the winning space 220. The monitoring of the remaining ball is started when a winning is made at the upper prize winning opening 28b, and the monitoring period is set to 30 seconds at the maximum from the last winning.

  The “sorting rotating body” indicates whether or not the sorting rotating body 321 of the sorting movable unit 320 is rotating.

  The “condition device” indicates whether the condition device is operating or stopped. The condition device operates when there is a V prize.

  “Lower University Award Port SOL” indicates whether the Lower University Award Port Solenoid 27c is ON or OFF. While the lower major prize opening SOL is set to ON, the lower major prize opening 27b is opened. In the present embodiment, the lower major prize opening SOL is set to OFF when the opening time of 25 seconds elapses or when a predetermined number (10) of prizes are received in the lower major prize opening 27b.

  Next, it demonstrates along a time series.

  At time t1, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game starts to fluctuate, and at time t2, all the special symbols are stopped. Since the result of the variable display game is a small hit, at time t3 when the stop symbol display time T1 has elapsed from time t2, the upper prize winning solenoid 28c is set to ON, and the upper prize winning opening 28b and the specific area 225 are Set to enabled. The specific area 225 is set to be effective at the same time as the upper prize winning opening 28b, but the normal area 224 is not set to be effective unless a winning is made to the upper prize winning opening 28b. The normal area 224 may be set to be effective simultaneously with the upper prize winning opening 28b.

  Thereafter, at time t4 when the upper prize winning opening time T2 (1.5 seconds) has elapsed from time t3, the upper prize winning solenoid 28c is set to OFF.

  Thereafter, at time t5 when the upper prize winning slot valid time T3 (4.5 seconds) has elapsed from time t3, the upper prize winning opening 28b and the specific area 225 are set invalid. Even after the upper university winning opening time T2 elapses, the upper university winning opening 28b is set to be valid for a maximum of 3 seconds, but the game ball does not win the upper university winning opening 28b within the effective period of the upper university winning opening 28b. Therefore, the specific area 225 is also set invalid at time t5.

  As described above, even when the upper prize winning opening 28b is opened, when the game ball does not win the upper prize winning opening 28b, the normal area 224 is set to be invalid, and the remaining ball monitoring is not executed.

[Time Chart 2]
FIG. 35 is a time chart in the case where a winning is made in the upper prize winning opening 28b according to the first embodiment of this invention. The time chart 5 is different from the time chart shown in FIG. 34 in that a prize is generated at the upper prize winning opening 28b.

  At time t5, which is within the valid time of the upper large winning opening 28b, a winning ball detection signal is output from the upper count switch 28d, the normal area 224 is set to be valid, and monitoring of the remaining balls is started. By detecting the signal of the upper count switch 28d, the game control device 100 increments the remaining ball count number by one.

  Thereafter, the upper prize winning opening 28b is set to be invalid at time t6 when the upper prize winning validity period T3 (4.5 seconds) has elapsed from time t3. The specific area 225 is not set to be invalid at time t6 because the valid time for 30 seconds from the occurrence of winning is set.

  Thereafter, at time t7 when the remaining sphere monitoring period T4 (30 seconds) has elapsed from time t5, monitoring of the remaining spheres is stopped, and the specific area 225 and the normal area 224 are set invalid.

  At time t7, the normal area switches 224c and 224d output a passage detection signal to the normal area 224. However, since the normal area 224 is set to be invalid, the winning is not valid. Further, since the remaining sphere count is not 0 when the remaining sphere monitoring period elapses, a remaining sphere error command is transmitted.

  As described above, since the normal area switches 224c and 224d and the specific area switch 225a serve as discharge confirmation sensors for the remaining sphere, if the remaining sphere count does not become zero during the remaining sphere monitoring period, a remaining sphere error is notified. be able to.

[Time Chart 3]
FIG. 36 is a time chart when there are a plurality of winnings at the upper prize winning opening 28b according to the first embodiment of this invention and when a V winning is generated. It differs from the time chart shown in FIG. 35 in that a game ball passes through the specific area 225 and a V prize is generated at time t7.

  At times t4 and t6, which are within the valid period of the upper prize winning opening 28b, a winning ball detection signal is output from the upper count switch 28d, and the game control device 100 updates the remaining ball count by +1 at t4 and t6. . Therefore, the remaining sphere count is 2 at time t6. Further, the remaining ball monitoring period (30 seconds) is newly set at time t6 by detecting the winning ball.

  Thereafter, at time t7, when one of the two winning balls passes through the specific area 225 and a detection signal indicating the passage of the game ball is output from the specific area switch 225a, the operation of the condition device is started. . Further, the remaining sphere count is updated by −1 and becomes 1. Also, the fanfare is started after time t7 due to the V prize. However, since the remaining ball count is not 0, the big hit state is not started at this time.

  After that, at time t9 before the remaining ball monitoring period T4 (30 seconds) elapses from time t6 when the last winning is generated, a game ball passage detection signal from the normal area switches 224c and 224d is output to the normal area 224. Thus, the remaining sphere count is updated by -1.

  When the remaining ball count becomes 0, the remaining ball monitoring is stopped, and the upper prize winning opening 28b, the specific area 225, and the normal area 224 are set invalid.

  Thereafter, at time t10 when the fanfare period T5 has elapsed from the V winning, the lower large winning opening solenoid 27c is set to ON, and the second round is started. The opening of the upper prize winning opening 28b in the small hit state from time t3 to t5 corresponds to the first round.

  As described above, when the game ball passes through the specific area 225, the big hit fanfare is started, but the lower big prize opening 27b is not opened until the remaining ball count number becomes 0, and the big hit state is not shifted. When the remaining sphere monitoring period ends in a state where the remaining sphere count is not 0, the big hit state may be generated while the remaining sphere error is generated.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the 1st CPU main process executed by the effect control device 150 will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a 1st CPU main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150 according to the first embodiment of this invention. This process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  The production control device 150 first prohibits interruption (S3701). Next, various settings are processed (S3702). Specifically, the RAM 151a which is a work area is cleared to 0, and CPU initialization processing is executed. Also, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 151a, and random number initialization processing is executed.

  Next, the effect control device 150 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (S3703), and permits the interrupt (S3704). Command reception interrupt processing is executed at the timing of interrupt generation.

  Here, the effect control device 150 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (S3705). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization process, and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the main control microcomputer 151 does not clear the WDT even after a certain period has elapsed, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes an effect button input process that detects an operation signal of the effect operation unit 15 by the player and performs a process according to the detected signal (S3706). Next, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 100 is executed (S3707).

  Next, the production control device 150 executes test mode processing (S3708). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and LED lighting or the like is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the first display 31 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S3707) ( S3709).

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S3710). In addition to the abnormality relating to the effect control device 150, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 100, a predetermined process such as notification of an alarm sound is executed.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes effect command editing processing for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (VDP) 157 (S3711). Next, the production control device 150 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 8 (S3712).

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (panel decoration device 170, frame decoration device 171) (S3713), and further, A motor / SOL control process for controlling effect devices (board effect device 172, frame effect device 173) such as movable illumination is executed (S3714).

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S3715), and returns to the process of S3705. Thereafter, the processing from S3705 to S3715 is repeated.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process in the 1st main process described above will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The production control device 150 first determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (S3801). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of S3801 is “Y”), it is not necessary to actually perform the effect control, so the effect control device 150 ends this process.

  When the gaming machine 1 is not in the test mode (the result of S3801 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the game control device 100 has been received (S3802). ). Specifically, it is determined whether a command such as a power-on command, a power failure recovery command, a customer waiting demo command, a variation pattern command, a symbol stop command, a fanfare command, an interval command, an ending command, or the like has been received.

  When the scene change command has not been received (the result of S3802 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the processing after step S3807 without executing a new command setting or the like.

  When the scene change command has been received (the result of S3802 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 acquires the current gaming state to be updated (S3803), and whether or not a valid command has been received. Is determined (S3804). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state.

  If a valid command has not been received (the result of S3804 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the processing from step S3807 without setting a new command.

  When a valid command is received (the result of S3804 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (S3805) and sets the effect request flag. (S3806). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and in the changing process (S3811) described later, processing according to whether or not the effect request flag is set is executed.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a branch process according to the identifier of the received command (S3807).

  If the received command is a “power-on command”, the effect control device 150 executes a power-on process (S3808). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  If the received command is a “power failure recovery command”, the effect control device 150 executes a power failure recovery process (S3809). 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.

  If the received command is a “customer waiting demonstration command”, the effect control device 150 executes a customer waiting process (S3810). In the customer waiting process, the screen displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the variable display game is controlled.

  If the received command is a “variation related command”, the effect control device 150 executes a changing process (S3811). In the changing process, effect control corresponding to the set changing pattern is performed.

  If the received command is a “small hit related command”, the effect control device 150 executes a small hit process (S3812). In the small hit processing, small hit effect control according to a predetermined small hit effect is performed.

  If the received command is a “big hit related command”, the effect control device 150 executes a big hit process (S3813). In the big hit process, the big hit effect control according to the type of the big hit including the fanfare effect and the ending effect is performed.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a hold number command reception process (S3814). The hold number command is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, a hold number command transmitted at the time of starting winning a prize and at the start of fluctuation is received, and the hold memory number is updated (increased or decreased) by the hold number command.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a decoration special figure command reception process (S3815). The decorative special figure command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a prior determination command reception process (S3816). The advance determination command includes a start opening prize effect command and a start opening prize effect symbol command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 when the game ball wins the start winning opening.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a probability information command reception process (S3817). 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 low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like. In addition, when generating a probability fluctuation state in which the jackpot probability increases after the big hit state (for example, special big hit) ends, in addition to the above commands, a high accuracy / short time command, a high accuracy / no support command, etc. are also output. .

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a right-handed warning command reception process (S3818). The right-handed warning command receiving process is a process for warning the player that the player is right-handed when a detection signal is received from the gate switch 25a during the normal gaming state. The right-handed detection may be detected not by the gate switch 25a but by a separate detection sensor on the right-handed flow path, or by another sensor (such as a count switch). Thereafter, the effect control device 150 ends this process.

[Waiting for customers]
Next, details of the customer waiting process in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a customer waiting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a screen in an energy saving mode state in which the luminance is lowered according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a demonstration screen waiting for a customer in the energy saving mode, and (B). It is a figure which shows the menu screen of an energy saving mode.

  The production control device 150 first determines whether or not the customer waiting demo condition is satisfied (S3901). The customer waiting demo condition is satisfied, for example, when a certain period of time elapses after the variable display game ends. When the customer waiting demo condition is satisfied (the result of S3901 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes a demo screen display process (S3902), and ends this process.

  In the demo screen display process, 30 seconds after the reception of the customer waiting demo command, while displaying the customer waiting demo screen, the panel and frame LEDs (the frame decorating device 170, the panel decorating device 170), the first display 31 and the second display. The energy saving mode for reducing the luminance of the display 34 or the like is set. In the energy saving mode, as shown in FIG. 40A, for example, the luminance of the backlight is reduced to suppress the power consumption.

  When the customer waiting demo condition is not satisfied (the result of S3901 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether the menu display condition is satisfied (S3903). The menu display condition is satisfied, for example, by operating the effect operation unit 15 or the like. If the menu display condition is satisfied (the result of S3903 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes the menu screen display process (S3904), and ends this process. It should be noted that 30 seconds may have elapsed since the end of the variable display game as the menu display condition.

  Also in the menu screen display process (S3904), the effect control device 150 sets the energy saving mode for reducing the brightness of the panel and frame LEDs, the first display 31, the second display 34, and the like while displaying the menu screen. . In the energy saving mode, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), for example, the luminance of the backlight is reduced to suppress the power consumption.

  If the menu display condition is not satisfied (the result of S3903 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a moving image browsing operation has been executed (S3905). The moving image browsing operation is, for example, a V winning scene playback operation. When there is a moving image browsing operation (the result of S3905 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes a moving image browsing process (S3906), and ends this process.

  The moving image browsing process is a process of reproducing a moving image (photographed data) taken by the camera module 248, and the angle can be switched such as switching to a moving image taken by another camera module.

  When the moving image browsing operation is not executed (the result of S3905 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether an image processing operation is executed (S3907). When the image processing operation is executed (the result of S3907 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes the image processing processing (S3908), and ends this processing.

  In the image processing process, a still image (screenshot, captured image) extracted from a moving image (photographed data) is selected in a screen shot process performed in a moving image browsing process described later, and an effect and an icon are added to the selected still image. It is a process to give decorations such as. Further, a three-dimensional image may be created using shots from a plurality of angles.

  When the image processing operation is not executed (the result of S3907 is “N”), the effect control device 150 ends this process.

[Video viewing process]
Next, the details of the moving image browsing process in the above-described customer waiting process will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the moving image browsing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  This process branches from the process executed by the player's operation. Based on the player's operation, the effect control device 150 executes any one of the processes from S4102 to S4110, and ends the process after completing each process.

  Among these, the screen shot process of S4108 is the moving image being played back when the screen shot operation is performed via the rendering operation unit 15 during the reproduction of the moving image (shooting data) shot by the camera module 248, for example. In this process, a still image is extracted from (photographed data) and stored up to a maximum of 5 images. If there are 5 or more screen shots, the oldest image is discarded.

  The angle changing process is a process of switching the reproduced moving image (shooting data) to a moving image (shooting data) shot at a different angle. A moving image with a different angle may be reproduced at the same timing by dividing the display screen, or may be reproduced from the beginning.

[Reproduction processing]
Next, details of the reproduction process in the above-described moving image browsing process will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the reproduction process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 150 first reproduces the selected moving image selected by the operation of the effect operation unit 15 in the moving image selection process of S4102 (S4201). Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether there is magnetic error or vibration error information associated with the selected moving image (S4202).

  When there is a magnetic error or vibration error information associated with the selected moving image (the result of S4202 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the reproduction position of the moving image is an error occurrence timing. Determination is made (S4203).

  When there is no magnetic error or vibration error information associated with the selected moving image (result of S4202 is “N”), and when the reproduction position of the moving image is not at the error occurrence timing (result of S4203 is “N”). ), The production control device 150 ends this process.

  If the playback position of the moving image is the occurrence timing of the magnetic error or the vibration error (the result of S4203 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 synthesizes the error occurrence suggestion image with the moving image being played back (S4204). By displaying an image suggesting the occurrence of a magnetic error or vibration error on the moving image being reproduced, it is possible to confirm whether or not an illegal act has occurred.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 is provided with a terminal (interface) for connecting a portable terminal and a storage medium owned by the player, and the captured moving image and the processed (decorated) still image are stored in the storage terminal and the storage medium. You may be able to do it.

[Video shooting process]
Next, details of the moving image shooting process in the above-described small hit process will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the moving image shooting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a list of stored moving image information according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed the count sensor 216 (S4301). When the game ball has not passed through the count sensor 216 (the result of S4301 is “N”), the effect control device 150 ends this process.

  When the game ball passes through the count sensor 216 (the result of S4301 is “Y”), the game ball rolls in the winning space 220. Therefore, the effect control device 150 includes all the cameras included in the game machine 1. Moving image shooting is started in the module 248 (the left camera module 248a and the right camera module 248b) (S4302). During camera shooting, the brightness of the space illumination LEDs 247a and 247b provided on the area partitioning member 242 may be increased as compared with that during non-shooting.

  Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed as the moving image shooting time (S4303). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (the result of S4303 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the small hit state has ended (S4304).

  If the small hit state has not ended (the result of S4304 is “N”), the effect control apparatus 150 executes moving image shooting until the small hit state ends or a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses. .

  When the predetermined time has passed (result of S4303 is “Y”) or when the small hit is finished (result of S4304 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 ends the video shooting ( S4305).

  Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a winning has occurred in the specific area 225 (S4306). When a V prize is generated (the result of S4306 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 stores video information such as time, shooting video, and magnetic error / vibration error information in association with the shot video ( S4307).

  As shown in FIG. 44, the stored video is displayed in the video selection menu, for example, shooting time (time when the video was taken), 1 camera video, 2 camera video, V prize information (presence / absence of V prize), error information ( 5 items are displayed as a list together with items of magnetic error information and vibration error information. Videos older than 5 are discarded, but the number of saved videos may be more than 5. Note that one turtle video is a video shot by the left camera module 248a, and two turtle video is a video shot by the right camera module 248b.

  Next, the effect control device 150 discards the captured moving image a predetermined number of times (five times) (S4308), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, when there is no V prize (the result of S4306 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether a magnetic error or a vibration error has occurred (S4309). If a magnetic error or vibration error has occurred (the result of S4309 is “Y”), the processing after S4307 is executed. If a V prize does not occur even if a magnetic error or a vibration error occurs, the current moving image may be discarded. Further, the moving image and error history in which a magnetic error or vibration error has occurred may be stored without being discarded for the day on which the error has occurred.

  If no magnetic error or vibration error has occurred (the result of S4309 is “N”), the effect control device 150 discards the current captured video (S4310), and ends this process.

  In the error history shown in FIG. 44, the shooting time may be a shooting start time or a shooting end time. A numerical value such as “1-2” in the 1-cam video and the 2-cam video indicates the tag information.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process in the first scene process described above will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 150 first determines whether there is an effect request flag (S4501). In the process of S4501, if the scene change is the first time, various information for executing the effect is set, and if the scene change is not the first time, whether or not the display effect state is changed by the timer. It is a process which determines.

  First, the processing from S4502 to S4513 executed when the scene change is the first time will be described.

  If there is an effect request flag (result of S4501 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 clears the push button information (S4502). The push button information is an operation detection signal output from the effect button switch 174 provided in the effect operation unit 15.

  Next, the effect control device 150 sets a movable body request (S4504), and executes a variable effect pattern setting process (S4504).

  Next, the production control device 150 executes display notice setting processing (S4505). The processing from S4505 to S4508 is whether or not there is a possibility that a big hit state may occur corresponding to the winning (whether or not big win) of the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern, or the production pattern. Is a process of setting the content (effect mode) of the display notice effect that suggests.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes display operation setting processing (S4506). The display unit operation setting process is a process for setting the up / down operation of the second display unit 34 and the forward / backward movement / return operation.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes an accessory operation setting process (S4507). The accessory operation setting process is a process of setting the rotation operation of the effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 and the operation of other movable accessories.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes light guide plate effect setting processing (S4508). The light guide plate effect setting process is a process of setting the light emission effect mode of the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a random number seed initialization process that initializes a seed value of a random number that determines the effect information so as not to cause an effect (S4509).

  Next, the production control device 150 manages the execution timing and display time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display in the variable display game and the display of the effect character, corresponding to the variation pattern set in S4504. A scene sequence table is set (S4510), and a variable time setting process is executed (S4511).

  Next, the production control device 150 sets the first scene and the scene update timer (S4512), and since the setting corresponding to the scene change command is completed, the production request flag is cleared (S4513). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  From here, the process of S4514 to S4519 performed when the scene change is the second or later will be described.

  On the other hand, when there is no effect request flag (result of S4501 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the scene update timer is “0” (S4514).

  When the scene update timer is 0 (result of S4514 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 sets the next scene data (S4515). When the scene update timer is not 0 (the result of S4514 is “N”), the effect control device 150 does not set the next scene data.

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes a display notice execution process for executing the display notice effect set in the display notice setting process in S4505 (S4516), and the display effect set in the display operation setting process in S4506. A display effect execution process is executed (S4517).

  Next, the effect control device 150 executes an accessory action effect execution process for executing the accessory action effect set in the accessory action setting process of S4507 (S4518), and is set in the light guide plate effect setting process of S4508. The light guide plate effect execution process for executing the light guide plate effect is executed, and this process is terminated. In the processing from S4516 to S4519, the presentation operation corresponding to the progress state (scene) of the special figure variation display game is sequentially executed with the passage of time.

[Display unit setting process]
Next, details of the display device operation setting process in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of display operation setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. 47 to 50 are diagrams showing an operation mode of the second display 34. FIG.

  The display unit operation setting process is a process for setting the up / down operation of the second display unit 34 and the forward / backward movement / return operation.

  The effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a small hit (S4601). When it is a small hit (the result of S4601 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 ends this process.

  When it is not a small hit (the result of S4601 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the variation display game is being executed according to the specific variation pattern (S4602). The specific variation pattern is a reach that is not at least a normal variation, such as a highly reliable reach. If the specific variation pattern is not being executed (the result of S4602 is “N”), the effect control device 150 ends this process.

  The fluctuation patterns include a normal fluctuation pattern in which no reach occurs, a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach occurs, a long reach fluctuation pattern in which a long reach occurs, an SP reach fluctuation pattern in which a special reach occurs, a normal fluctuation pattern, The reliability that is a special result mode is set in the order of the normal reach variation pattern, the long reach variation pattern, and the SP reach variation pattern. When a specific variation pattern such as a long reach variation pattern or an SP reach variation pattern is being executed (the result of S4602 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 is a big hit when the result of the variation display game being executed is a big hit. It is determined whether or not (S4603).

  When the result of the variable display game being executed is a big hit (the result of S4603 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes the descending action execution lottery process 1 in which the operation rate of the second indicator 34 is high. (S4604).

  When the result of the running variable display game is not a big hit (the result of S4603 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the descending action execution lottery process 2 in which the operation rate of the second display 34 is low. (S4605).

  Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the second display 34 performs the descending operation (S4606). That is, it is determined whether or not an operation for lowering the second display 34 has been set in the process of S4604 or S4605. When the descending operation is not executed (the result of S4606 is “N”), the effect control device 150 ends this process.

  When the second indicator 34 performs the descending operation (the result of S4606 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes an operation timing determination process (S4607). For example, the second indicator 34 operates at any one timing or at a plurality of timings at the start of fluctuation, at the time of reach development, or during reach, but at a plurality of timings as the fluctuation pattern has a higher expected value that is a big hit. A lifting operation is performed.

  Next, the effect control device 150 includes a display area or a second display (including a display region included in the movement trajectory of the second display (sub-display) 34 in the main display screen 32 of the first display (main display) 31. It is determined whether or not a specific notice effect for displaying a specific notice effect image is being executed by the sub display device 34 (S4608).

  When the specific notice effect is being executed (the result of S4608 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes the front / rear motion mode determination process (S4609). The front / rear operation mode determination process is an operation mode in which the sub display screen 35 (front member 350) of the second display 34 moves forward, and a plurality of the front / rear operation mode determination processes are prepared as shown in FIG.

  When the specific notice effect is not executed (the result of S4608 is “N”), the effect control device 150 sets no execution of the front-rear operation (S4610).

  Finally, the effect control device 150 sets execution of the determined effect operation (S4611), and ends this process.

[Front-back operation mode]
FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating the vertical movement and the back-and-forth operation of the sub display unit 340 including the second display (sub display device) 34 according to the first embodiment of this invention. (A) And (B) shows a 1st back-and-forth operation mode, (C) And (D) is a figure showing the 2nd back-and-forth operation mode.

  First, the first back-and-forth operation mode will be described. In the first back-and-forth operation mode, the front member 350 (second display 34) and the damping member 360 are moved after the sub display unit 340 is lowered to the set position (the lower limit position or the front of the display position of the specific notice effect image). Is a mode in which the forward and backward movement is executed.

  (A) shows a state in which the sub display unit 340 is lowered from the initial position (upper limit position, standby position, standby area). The front-back member 350 and the damping member 360 are not moved back and forth during the lowering operation.

  (B) shows a state in which the front member 350 and the damping member 360 are moved down to the position where the sub display unit 340 is set (the lower limit position or the operation position or the effect area in front of the display position of the specific notice effect image). It shows the state where the forward and backward movement is executed. In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 51 as a second modification of the present embodiment, the front member 350 and the vibration damping member 360 may be reversed.

  Next, the second back-and-forth operation mode will be described. The second back-and-forth operation mode is a mode in which the sub-display unit 340 performs the back-and-forth motion while descending.

  (C) shows a state in which the sub display unit 340 is lowered and the front member 350 and the vibration damping member 360 are moving back and forth.

  (D) is a state in which the sub-display unit 340 is lowered to the set position (the lower limit position or the operation position or effect area in front of the display position of the specific notice effect image), and the front / rear operation has reached the maximum movement position. Is shown.

  Thus, the production effect is enhanced by providing a plurality of operation modes for the up and down movement and the back and forth movement of the second display 34. In particular, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by executing the operation mode according to the difference in the game state and the level of expectation.

  In this embodiment, in order to reduce the control load, the initial position (upper limit position) is returned in a common manner. The common mode is, for example, that the sub display unit 340 is raised after the front member 350 and the vibration damping member 360 are returned to the display base member 341.

  In addition, since the 1st front-and-rear movement mode is easier to recognize the forward movement of the second indicator 34 than the second back-and-forth movement mode, only the first back-and-forth movement mode may be used. Only the operation mode may be used.

[Sub screen display example]
FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the first back-and-forth operation mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the screen effects on the main display screen 32 and the sub display screen 35 are combined. (A) shows production example 1, (B) shows production example 2, (C) and (D) are diagrams showing a common production example that follows production examples 1 and 2.

  First, Production Example 1 will be described in the order of FIGS. 48 (A), (C), and (D).

  (A) shows a state in which the notice effect image 390 is displayed small on the sub display screen 35. Since it is before the 2nd indicator 34 moves ahead, in order to enlarge and display the notice effect image 390 later, it is controlled so that the notice effect image 390 is displayed small. A sub background image 394 is displayed in a region outside the region where the notice effect image 390 is displayed on the sub display screen 35. Three downward arrows displayed on the main display screen 32 indicate that the decoration special figure variation display game is being executed and the decoration special symbol (identification information) is being varied.

  (C) shows a state where the sub display unit 340 is lowered to the lower limit position in front of the main display screen 32. Since the back-and-forth movement has not started yet, the notice effect image 390 remains small. A main background image 393 is displayed in a region outside the region where the notice effect image 390 is displayed on the sub display screen 35. Since the main display screen 32 is shielded by the sub display unit 340 when the sub display unit 340 is lowered, the screen display of the shielded portion may be continued or may not be displayed.

  When the sub display unit 340 is lowered as the second back-and-forth operation mode, the notice effect image 390 is enlarged according to the forward movement amount of the sub display screen 35.

  (D) shows a state in which the notice effect image 390 is displayed in large size in accordance with the movement of the sub display screen 35 forward. Because the perspective effect of moving the sub display screen 35 forward appears to the player, the notice effect image 390 itself is enlarged and displayed, so that the sub display screen 35 is moved forward. be able to. Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Note that the image enlarged as the sub display screen 35 moves forward is not only the notice effect image 390, but also a symbol image such as a decorative special symbol (identification information), a pseudo-ream (restart) symbol, or the first start. You may include the hold display image etc. which show the memory | storage number of memory | storage and 2nd starting memory | storage.

In addition, the second display 34 may be a 3D stereoscopic display using binocular parallax, and stereoscopic display may be performed while enlarging the notice effect when moving forward, and the forward movement is emphasized by the perspective effect and the 3D effect. be able to. Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Next, Production Example 2 will be described in the order of FIGS. 48 (B), (C), and (D).

  (B) shows a state in which the game-related image 391 is displayed on the sub display screen 35 and the notice effect image 390 is displayed small on the main display screen 32. A sub background image 394 is displayed in an area outside the area where the game related image 391 is displayed on the sub display screen 35. Note that the game-related image 391 is, for example, an image that displays an effect image and a model name.

  When the sub display unit 340 is lowered to the front of the notice effect image 390, the notice effect image 390 is displayed on the sub display screen 35. Therefore, the notice effect image 390 is displayed on the main display screen 32 until the sub display unit 340 is lowered. It is displayed small.

  In (C), an image of a portion that is overlapped and hidden from the time when the sub display unit 340 overlaps the front of the main display screen 32 is displayed on the sub display screen 35. Although the decorative special symbol during the variable display may be displayed on the sub display screen 35, it is preferable not to display the special decorative symbol on the sub display screen 35 in order to prevent the display on the sub display screen 35 from becoming difficult to recognize. Alternatively, the display image of the main display screen 32 may be displayed on the sub display screen 35 after descending to the set lowering position.

  Even when the sub display unit 340 overlaps the front of the main display screen 32, the main display screen 32 continues to display the notice effect image 390, the special decoration pattern, and the main background image.

  In (D), the notice effect image 390 is enlarged and displayed according to the amount of forward movement of the sub display screen 35 as in the case of effect example 1.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the image displayed on the sub display screen 35 is enlarged according to the amount of movement forward, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by emphasizing that the screen moves forward. it can.

[Example of restoring the sub display unit]
FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an effect example when the sub display unit 340 according to the first embodiment of the present invention returns to the initial position (standby position, standby area). (A) shows the state in which the front member 350 and the vibration damping member 360 are moving back and forth, and (B) and (C) are examples of return effects when the notice effect image 390 indirectly suggests reliability. (D) and (E) are diagrams showing an example of a return effect when a notice effect image 390 directly suggests reliability.

  (A) has shown the state which the sub display screen 35 is moving ahead. As described above, the notice effect image 390 is enlarged and displayed on the sub display screen 35. In addition, the main background image 393 is displayed in an area outside the area where the notice effect image 390 is displayed on the sub display screen 35.

  From here, the return pattern differs depending on the reliability of the result of the running variable display game being a big hit. First, the case where the reliability is indirectly suggested will be described with reference to (B) and (C).

  (B) shows a state in which the sub display screen 35 has returned to the display base member 341 and the notice effect image 390 is displayed small. The notice effect image 390 that has been enlarged according to the rearward movement amount of the sub display screen 35 is displayed gradually smaller.

  (C) shows a state in which the sub display unit 340 is raised to the initial position and the game related image 391 is displayed on the sub display screen 35. Although the notice effect image 390 is not displayed on the main display screen 32 when the sub display unit 340 is returned, it may be displayed as it is.

  Next, the case where the reliability is directly suggested will be described using (D) and (E).

  (D) shows a state in which the sub display screen 35 has returned to the display base member 341 and the preview effect image 390 has been enlarged. Originally, the notice effect image 390 is gradually reduced from the enlarged state as the sub display screen 35 moves rearward. However, when the reliability is directly suggested, the notice effect image 390 is enlarged. Move backwards as it is. Therefore, unexpectedness can be given to the player.

  (E) shows a state in which the sub display unit 340 is raised to the initial position and the notice effect image 390 is still enlarged. Also in (D), the preview effect image 390 is enlarged and displayed, and the background screen of the sub display screen 35 gradually shifts from the main background image 393 to the sub background image 394 while the sub display unit 340 is raised. To do.

  As described above, the return mode of the sub display unit 340 can directly or indirectly suggest the reliability that the result of the running variable display game is a big hit. In particular, when the degree of reliability is directly suggested, the notice effect image remains enlarged even when the sub display screen 35 moves rearward, and the player can be surprised.

[Modification of front-rear operation mode]
Next, a modified example of the front-rear operation mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating the front-rear operation mode of the first display 31 and the second display 34 of a modification of the front-rear operation mode of the first embodiment of the present invention, and (A) and (B) The figure which shows the state which the 1st indicator 31 slides back, (C) And (D) is a figure which shows the state which the 1st indicator 31 rotates back centering on a lower end.

  In the embodiment described so far, the first display 31 does not operate when the second display 34 moves back and forth. On the other hand, in the modified example of the front-back operation mode, the first display 31 (display unit 30) moves backward in accordance with the front-back operation of the second display 34.

  When the second indicator 34 moves back and forth, the front glass frame 5 and the rear first indicator 31 regulate the operation width. Therefore, if the positions of the glass frame 5 and the first display 31 can be changed, the amount of the second display 34 to move back and forth can be further increased. In this respect, the first display 31 has a marginal space at the rear, and thus can move backward.

  (A) and (C) show a state in which the second indicator 34 has been lowered from the initial position to the set lowered position.

  (B) shows a state in which the second indicator 34 and the damping member 360 are moved in the front-rear direction, and the first indicator 31 is slid rearward in accordance with the forward-backward movement.

  (D) shows that the second display 34 and the vibration damping member 360 move in the front-rear direction, and the first display 31 rotates backward about the lower end of the first display 31 in accordance with the back-and-forth movement. Shows the state.

  The distance between the display base member 341 and the first display unit 31 is larger than that in (A) because the first display unit 31 slides or rotates backward. Therefore, the damping member 360 can move further rearward, and similarly, the second indicator 34 can also move greatly forward.

(Effect of modified example of front / rear operation mode)
As described above, according to the modification example of the back-and-forth operation mode, the second display 34 is moved back and forth more greatly by moving the first display 31 backward in accordance with the back-and-forth movement of the second display 34. Can be made. Note that when the first display 31 is rotated, the first display 31 may be rotated about the lower end as an axis, may be rotated about the upper end as an axis, or may be rotated about the other end as an axis.

[Modification of sub display unit]
Next, a modification of the sub display unit 340 will be described with reference to FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a configuration of a front member (front member) 350 and a vibration damping member (rear member) 360 of a modification of the sub display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the second indicator 34 is disposed in place of the vibration damping member 360 and a convex lens unit 356 is disposed in place of the front member 350, and (C) and (D) are vibration damping members. It is a figure which shows the state which replaced with 360 and has arrange | positioned the 2nd indicator 34 and replaced with the front surface member 350, and has arrange | positioned the light-guide plate unit 357. FIG. Note that a display base member 341 or a mechanism capable of moving the front member 350 and the vibration damping member 360 back and forth is provided between the front member 350 and the vibration damping member 360. To do.

  In the embodiment described so far, the second indicator 34 is disposed on the front member 350, and the damping member 360 is not provided with a display function. On the other hand, in the modification of the sub display unit, the second display 34 is provided instead of the vibration damping member 360, and the front member 350 enlarges an image displayed by the second display 34 or emits light. Are displayed in layers.

  (A) shows a state in which the vibration control member 360 is provided with the second indicator 34, and the front member 350 is provided with the convex lens unit 356, which are not moved back and forth.

  (B) shows a state in which the front image member 350 and the vibration damping member 360 move back and forth, and the effect image displayed by the second display 34 is enlarged and displayed by the convex lens unit 356.

  Thus, even if there is no change in the size of the image displayed on the second display 34, the size of the image visually recognized by the player by the convex lens unit 356 is increased or decreased according to the back and forth movement. The control load on the device 150 can be reduced.

  The focal length of the convex lens included in the convex lens unit 356 is designed to be larger than the maximum separation distance between the convex lens unit 356 and the second display 34.

  (C) shows a state in which the vibration control member 360 is provided with the second indicator 34 and the front member 350 is provided with the light guide plate unit 357, which are not moved back and forth. At the end of the light guide plate unit 357, an LED 359 that irradiates light from the end face of the light guide plate 358 is provided.

  (D) shows a state in which the front image member 350 and the vibration damping member 360 move back and forth, and the effect image displayed by the second display 34 and the pattern that appears on the light guide plate 358 are displayed on the light guide plate unit 357. Show.

  By making the light emitting pattern (light emitting area) provided on the light guide plate 358 emit light, it is possible to restrict the visual recognition around the effect screen or improve the effect. The second display 34 and the light guide plate 358 produce an effective effect when the light guide plate emits light in a separated state or when different light is emitted before and after the separation.

  The light guide plate unit 357 may be provided with a plurality of light guide plates 358 so that the shape and color of the light emission pattern of each light guide plate 358 are different, and the light guide plate 358 that emits light may be selectively changed. The front member 350 may be a unit including both the light guide plate 358 and a convex lens.

  Further, when the front member 350 and the damping member 360 are moved back and forth, if the motor 346 shown in FIG. 8 is disposed in the display base member 341, it becomes an obstacle to project the display image of the second display 34 forward. . Therefore, each guide rod 362 may be driven by a linear motor (not shown). Further, the guide rod 362 itself may be driven back and forth as a solenoid.

(Effect of modification of sub display unit)
As described above, according to the modification of the sub display unit, the image displayed on the second display 34 located on the back is enlarged by the convex lens unit 356 located on the front. Therefore, the size of the image visually recognized by the player by the convex lens unit 356 is increased or decreased according to the back and forth movement, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, since the image on the second display 34 is provided to the player in a large or small manner without relying on image control, the control load on the effect control device 150 can be reduced.

  In addition, the image displayed on the second display 34 located on the back is displayed superimposed on the light emission effect by the light guide plate unit 357 located on the front. Therefore, it is possible to effectively produce an image of the second display 34, and it is possible to restrict a part of the second display 34 from being visually recognized.

[Functional action setting process]
Next, operation control of the effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the accessory operation setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a small hit (second special result mode) (S5201). If it is a small hit (the result of S5201 is “Y”), this process ends.

  When it is not a small hit (the result of S5201 is “N”, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a specific variation pattern (for example, a long reach variation pattern or an SP reach variation pattern) is being executed ( (S5202) If the specific variation pattern is not being executed (the result of S5202 is “N”), the effect control device 150 ends this process.

  When the specific variation pattern is being executed (the result of S5202 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the result of the variation display game being executed is a big hit (first special result mode). Determination is made (S5203).

  In the case of a big win (the result of S5203 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes the appearance operation execution lottery process 1 in which the effect movable member 311 performs a rotation operation and a light emission operation at a high rate (S5204). .

  When the big hit is not made (the result of S5203 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the appearance action execution lottery process 2 in which the effect movable member 311 performs the rotation operation and the light emission operation at a low rate (S5205). .

  The processing from S5203 to S5205 is a lottery for the appearance operation of the production movable member 311. The production movable member 311 appears with a higher probability in the case of a big hit than a miss (rotates ahead of the main display screen 32). Move). In the case of deviation, when a specific fluctuation pattern is executed, the appearance operation is executed at a predetermined ratio according to the fluctuation pattern.

  Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not to perform the appearance operation of the effect movable member 311 (S5206). When executing the appearance operation (the result of S5206 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes an operation timing determination process (S5207). The turning operation timing of the production movable member 311 is one timing or a plurality of timings at the start of variation, at the time of reach development, or during reach. The variation pattern with a higher expectation level that is a big hit is rotated at a plurality of timings. A dynamic action is performed.

  When the appearance operation is not executed (the result of S5206 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the process of S5208 without executing the process of S5207.

  Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a big hit (S5208).

  In the case of a big win (the result of S5208 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes the movement operation execution lottery process 1 in which the distribution rotator 321 rotates and emits light at a high rate (S5209). ).

  When the big hit is not made (the result of S5208 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the appearance action execution lottery process 2 in which the proportion of the sorting rotator 321 rotating and emitting light is low (S5210). ).

  The processing from S5208 to S5210 is a lottery for the appearance operation of the sorting rotator 321, and the sorting rotator 321 appears with higher probability in the case of a big hit than a miss (in front of the main display screen 32). Rotate). In the case of deviation, when a specific fluctuation pattern is executed, the appearance operation is executed at a predetermined ratio according to the fluctuation pattern.

  Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not to perform the movement operation of the sorting rotator 321 (S5211). When executing the movement operation (result of S5211 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes an operation timing determination process (S5212). The movement operation timing of the sorting rotator 321 is also one timing or a plurality of timings at the start of fluctuation, at the time of reach development, or during reach, and the timing of the movement is increased at a plurality of timings as the fluctuation pattern has a higher expectation level as a big hit. A dynamic action is performed.

  When the moving operation is not executed (the result of S5211 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the processing of S5213 without executing the operation timing determination processing (S5212).

  Next, the production control device 150 sets execution of the decided production operation (S5213), and ends this processing.

  The distribution rotator 321 does not rotate during the specific game in which the upper prize winning opening 28b is opened and the game balls are distributed, and rotates during the variable display game in which the game balls are not distributed. Note that the moving operation of the sorting rotator 321 may be executed in a gaming state in which the upper prize winning opening 28b is not opened.

  Further, when the target moving from the winning space 220 to the front of the main display screen 32 is not the sorting rotator 321 but a dedicated movable effect member, the moving operation is executed in any gaming state. May be.

[Light guide plate effect setting processing]
Next, operation control of the light guide plate unit 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54. FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of light guide plate effect setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a light emission mode selection table according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A) shows the light emission mode selection table 1, (B) shows the light emission mode selection table 2, and (C () Shows the light emission mode selection table 3, and (D) shows the light emission mode selection table 4.

  The effect control device 150 first determines whether or not the right and left actors operate (S5301). The left and right roles refer to the production movable unit 310 (production movable member 311) and the distribution movable unit 320 (distribution rotation body 321), the left combination is the production movable member 311 and the right combination is the distribution rotation body 321. It is.

  When the left and right actors operate (the result of S5301 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 emits light from the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 from the light emission mode selection table 1 shown in FIG. An aspect is determined (S5302). Thereafter, the effect control device 150 sets execution of the determined light emission effect (S5309), and ends this process.

  When the left and right combination does not operate (the result of S5301 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the left combination (effect movable member 311) operates (S5303).

  When the left accessory operates (the result of S5303 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 emits light from the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 from the light emission mode selection table 2 shown in FIG. An aspect is determined (S5304). Thereafter, the effect control device 150 sets execution of the determined light emission effect (S5309), and ends this process.

  When the left accessory does not operate (the result of S5303 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the right accessory (sorting rotating body 321) operates (S5305).

  When the right accessory operates (the result of S5305 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 emits light from the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 from the light emission mode selection table 3 shown in FIG. An aspect is determined (S5306). Thereafter, the effect control device 150 sets execution of the determined light emission effect (S5309), and ends this process.

  When the right accessory does not operate (the result of S5305 is “N”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not to execute a specific variation pattern (for example, a long reach variation pattern or an SP reach variation pattern). (S5307).

  When the specific variation pattern is executed (the result of S5307 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 emits light from the front light guide plate 251 and the rear light guide plate 252 from the light emission mode selection table 4 shown in FIG. An aspect is determined (S5308). Thereafter, the effect control device 150 sets execution of the determined light emission effect (S5309), and ends this process.

  When the specific effect pattern is not executed (result of S5307 is “N”), the effect control device 150 ends this process.

  Next, an effect pattern in the effect space 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 71. The effect space 201 is a space in which the effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 can be rotated, a space in which the sub display unit 340 can be moved up and down and back and forth, and a light guide plate unit 250 is provided so that the light guide plate can emit light. Includes space.

  FIG. 55 is a diagram showing effect pattern 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The three downward arrows indicate that the decoration special figure change display game is being executed and all the special decoration symbols are changing. In addition, the distribution rotating body 321 that is always rotating is rotating clockwise in the winning space 220.

  Of the light emitting region 252a of the rear light guide plate 252, only the “CHANCE” portion emits light. By causing the light emitting area 252a located in front of the second display 34 located at the initial position (standby position, standby area) to emit light, it is possible to improve the effect of the display effect produced by the second display 34. In addition, by changing the light emission pattern according to the degree of expectation that the result of the variable display game is a big hit, for example, the light emission of only the “CHANCE” portion and the light emission of only the “super hot” portion, the production effect is further enhanced .

  FIG. 56 is a diagram showing effect pattern 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The light emitting area 251a of the front light guide plate 251 emits light, and a radial pattern emerges, and an effect image and a design image are displayed in a circular non-light emitting area 251b.

  Since the area corresponding to the effect image or the design image does not emit light but the surrounding area emits light, the light emission of the light guide plate can be used as an effect of the display effect, and the effect is improved. In the present embodiment, the front light guide plate 251 emits light radially, but portions other than the effect movable member 311 may emit light entirely, or the luminance may be partially different. In addition, by changing the direction and intensity of light incident from the end, the light emitting region is changed by causing some LEDs to emit light instead of causing all LEDs of the front light guide plate LEDs 257 to emit light. You may make it make it.

  FIG. 57 is a diagram showing effect pattern 3 according to the first embodiment of this invention. It should be noted that the effect pattern 3 and subsequent steps are also executed, for example, during the development to reach or during the reach, and the decoration special symbols of the decoration special figure variation display game being executed are reduced and displayed on the upper right of the main display screen 32.

  Of the light emitting area 252 a of the rear light guide plate 252, only the “CHANCE” portion emits light, and the sorting movable unit 320 is rotated to the center of the effect space 201. Further, the sorting rotator 321 emits light while rotating. The distribution movable unit 320 may be stationary at the center of the effect space 201, or may reciprocate between the effect space 201 and the winning space 220.

  By moving the sorting rotator 321 from the winning space 220 to the effect space 201 during the variable display game in which the small hit state is not executed (during the period when the two kinds of games are not executed), the sorting rotator 321 is moved. Two functions (distribution function and production function) can be provided. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved while suppressing the manufacturing cost. Further, if the rotation mode and the light emission mode are made different between the case where the game is arranged in the winning space 220 and the case where it is arranged in the production space, the production effect is improved.

  FIG. 58 is a diagram showing effect pattern 4 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The light emitting area 251a of the front light guide plate 251 emits light, and the sorting movable unit 320 is rotated to the center of the effect space 201. Further, the sorting rotator 321 emits light while rotating. Since the sorting rotator 321 is located at the center of the circular non-light-emitting region, a sense of unity is provided.

  Further, since the periphery of the sorting rotating body 321 emits light radially, it can be used as an effect that produces the turning operation of the sorting movable unit 320, and the effect of the production is improved. In the present embodiment, the front light guide plate 251 emits light radially, but portions other than the effect movable member 311 may emit light entirely, or the luminance may be partially different. Further, the light emitting area may be changed.

  FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating the effect pattern 5 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The object region 252b of the rear light guide plate 252 emits light, and the sorting movable unit 320 is rotated to the center of the effect space 201.

  Since the light emitting area adjacent to the rotating rotator 321 after rotation is caused to emit light, it can be visually recognized as if an object integrated with the allocating rotator 321 is formed, and the production effect is improved. Since light is emitted so that the outer edge of the sorting rotator 321 is wrapped by the light emitting region 252b of the rear light guide plate 252 close to the sorting rotator 321, the sense of unity with the sorting rotator 321 is increased.

  FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating the effect pattern 6 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In addition to the effect pattern 6, the “CHANCE” portion of the light emitting region 252a of the rear light guide plate 252 emits light in front of the second display 34. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation rather than the pattern 6.

  FIG. 61 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 7 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 is rotated to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311 and the pattern region 252c of the rear light guide plate 252 emit light.

  Since the pattern area 252c of the rear light guide plate 252 corresponding to the light emitting portion 312 of the effect movable member 311 after rotation is caused to emit light, the effect movable member 311 can be viewed as if a pattern is formed. The effect is improved. Further, since the rear light guide plate 252 near the effect movable member 311 is caused to emit light so as to be continuous with the light emitting portion of the effect movable member 311, the sense of unity with the effect movable member 311 is improved.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 8 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 is rotated to the center of the effect space 201, and only the “CHANCE” portion of the light emitting portion 312 and the character region 252a of the rear light guide plate 252 that the effect movable member 311 includes. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation rather than the pattern 7.

  FIG. 63 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 9 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 rotates to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 and the character region 252a and the pattern region 252c of the rear light guide plate 252 that are included in the effect movable member 311 emit light. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation rather than the pattern 8.

  FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating the effect pattern 10 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 rotates to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311 and the light emitting area 251a of the front light guide plate 251 emit light.

  Since the non-light emitting area 251b and the effect movable member 311 after the rotation provide a sense of unity in shape, the effect of the effect can be improved. Moreover, since the area | region of the front side light-guide plate 251 corresponding to the support arm 314 light-emits, visual recognition of the support arm 314 is controlled, the support arm 314 becomes inconspicuous, and the effect can be raised. In addition, although the radial light emission area | region 251a is light-emitting, you may light-emitted the part other than the production movable member 311 entirely.

  FIG. 65 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 11 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 rotates to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311 and the object region 252b of the rear light guide plate 252 emit light.

  Since the light emitting area adjacent to the effect movable member 311 after the rotation is caused to emit light, it can be visually recognized as if an object integral with the effect movable member 311 is formed, and the effect effect is improved.

  In addition, the sense of unity with the effect movable member 311 is increased by providing a pattern similar to the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311 in the light emitting region 252b. Further, since the rear light guide plate 252 close to the effect movable member 311 is caused to emit light so as to be continuous with the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311, the sense of unity with the effect movable member 311 is improved.

  FIG. 66 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 12 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 rotates to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311, the character region 252a (“CHANCE” portion) of the rear light guide plate 252 and the object region 252b emit light. ing. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation more than the performance pattern 11.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 13 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 rotates to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311, the character region 252a (the “super hot” portion) of the rear light guide plate 252, and the object region 252b emit light. doing. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation different from the effect pattern 12.

  FIG. 68 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 14 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 rotate to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311, the distribution rotating body 321, and the light emitting area 251a of the front light guide plate 251 emit light. doing.

  The production effect can be drastically improved by the combined operation of the production movable member 311 and the distribution rotating body 321. The uniting operation may be such that one of them rotates first and then the other starts to rotate, or both of them start the rotation simultaneously and combine. Note that the coalescing operation only needs to look as if they are coalesced, and may be a state in which the effect movable member 311 and the sorting rotator 321 are close to each other without being in contact with each other.

  Since the surroundings of the production movable member 311 and the sorting rotator 321 that have performed the combined operation are emitted radially, the light emitting area functions as an effect, and the production effect of the combined operation of the production movable member 311 and the sorting rotator 321 is improved.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 15 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 rotate to the center of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311, the distribution rotating body 321, the object region 252b of the rear light guide plate 252, and The pattern area 252c emits light.

  Since the object region 252b emits light, the visual recognition of the support arm 322 of the sorting rotator 321 is restricted and becomes inconspicuous, so that the effect can be raised.

  FIG. 70 is a diagram illustrating the effect pattern 16 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The production movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 rotate to the center of the production space 201 (operation position, production region), and the light emitting unit 312, the distribution rotator 321, and the rear guide included in the production movable member 311. The character area 252a, the object area 252b, and the pattern area 252c of the light plate 252 emit light. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation more than the performance pattern 15.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram showing the effect pattern 17 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 rotate to the central portion of the effect space 201, and the light emitting unit 312 provided in the effect movable member 311, the distribution rotating body 321, the light emitting area 251a of the front light guide plate 251, and the rear The object region 252b and the pattern region 252c of the side light guide plate 252 emit light.

  Since the radial light emitting area 251a and the object area 252b emit light, the visual recognition of the support arm 314 of the effect movable unit 310 and the support arm 322 of the distribution movable unit 320 is restricted and becomes inconspicuous, so that the effect can be raised. .

  Moreover, since the effect by the movable accessory and the light emitting area is executed over the entire area of the effect space 201, it is possible to give the player the maximum expectation.

  The production pattern 1 to the production pattern 17 are exemplary and do not limit the present embodiment, and the supplementary items described below are added or applied to all the production patterns 1 to 17. Is possible.

  For example, when the distribution rotator 321 is rotated from the winning space 220 to the effect space 201, the rotation mode may be changed, or the light emission mode may be changed in addition to the rotation mode.

  Further, for example, the aspect of rotating from the winning space 220 to the effect space 201 may be an effect member that does not affect the operation of the game ball, instead of the sorting rotator 321.

  Further, for example, when the radial light emitting region 251a is caused to emit light, the first display 31 or the second display 34 may perform display effects such as effects in a portion corresponding to the non-light emitting region 251b. You may perform the display effect which further emphasizes the part corresponding to the light emission area | region 251a.

  Further, for example, when the radial light emitting region 251a emits light, the character region 252a is not lighted for avoiding incomprehension, but the portion of the radial light emitting region 251a that overlaps the second display 34 is not covered. The character region 252a may be made to emit light by setting as a light emitting region.

  Further, for example, in the case where the “super hot” portion of the character region 252 a of the rear light guide plate 252 is caused to emit light, the second display 34 is within a range in which the “super hot” does not deviate from the frame of the second display 34. May be swung up and down, and the character region 252a may be caused to emit light in association with the operation of the second display 34.

  In addition, for example, the first display 31 produces a turning action of the production movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320 as an image, and a gaze production that gives the player the illusion that the movable accessory has acted. May be executed.

  Further, for example, the maximum movable position of the distribution movable unit 320 is set to the left, and the distribution movable unit 320 rotates beyond the center of the production space 201 to the production movable unit 310 side, and then An effect may be executed in which the effect movable unit 310 rotates to push back the distribution movable unit 320.

  In addition, for example, a light-emitting effect such as a step-up notice may be performed by increasing the number of light-emitting regions (light-emitting areas) that emit light according to the progress of the variable display game. Note that the step-up notice may be performed during execution of one variable display game, or may be performed over a plurality of variable display games depending on the prefetch determination result.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, by combining the light emitting effects by the plurality of movable actors and the light guide plate unit 250, a large number of effect patterns are provided to give the player a stepwise expectation. Can be given.

  In addition, since the light emission effect by the light guide plate unit 250 and the operation effect by the movable accessory bring a sense of unity, it is possible to provide the player with a fantastic impression, freshness, and an unexpected effect. It can enhance interest.

  Next, the rendering operation of the rendering member 287 provided in the winning device 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 72 to 74.

[Hold count command reception processing]
FIG. 72 is a flow chart illustrating a procedure of the hold number command reception process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 150 first determines whether or not a hold number command has been received (S7201). If the hold number command has not been received (the result of S7201 is “N”), the processing after S7205 is performed. Run.

  When the hold number command is received (the result of S7201 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the received hold number command is a command based on the special figure 1 start winning (S7202). ).

  If the command is a special figure 1 start prize (result of S7202 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 executes the effect operation of the left effect member 287 (S7203).

  If the command is not a special figure 1 start prize (the result of S7202 is “N”), the effect control device 150 executes the effect operation of the right effect member 287 (S7204).

  In the present embodiment, for example, the effect operation of the left effect member 287 is executed when winning the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, and the effect operation of the right effect member 287 is executed when winning the special figure 2 start winning opening 24. .

  Next, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not an overflow command has been received (S7205). If an overflow command has not been received (the result of S7205 is “N”), the processing from S7209 is executed.

  When the overflow command is received (the result of S7205 is “Y”), the effect control device 150 next determines whether or not the received command is due to the overflow of the special figure 1 start opening (S7206). .

  In the case of a command due to overflow of the special figure 1 start opening (the result of S7206 is "Y"), the effect control device 150 executes the effect operation of the left effect member 287 (S7207), and ends this process.

  If it is not a command due to overflow of the special figure 1 start opening (the result of S7206 is "N"), the effect control device 150 executes the effect operation of the right effect member 287 (S7208), and executes the processes after S7209. .

  It should be noted that the effect member 287 may be operated in connection with the execution of the variable display game regardless of the winning at the start opening. Further, the effect member 287 may be operated only when the start memory increases without overflowing, or the effect member 287 may be operated according to the pre-read result of the start memory.

  Next, the effect control device 150 is based on the prior determination command transmitted from the game control device 100, and the hold display image (first start memory or second start) displayed on the main display screen 32 of the first display 31. A prefetch hold notice process for executing a prefetch hold notice for changing the display number of the stored image) to a display mode different from the normal one is executed (S7208), and this process ends.

[Left-hand channel]
FIG. 73 is a front view of the lower portion of the game board 20 showing a path through which the game ball flows down by left-handed according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the lower part of the game board 20, for example, a winning device 280, a general winning port 26, a lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27, a guiding portion 90, a pair of life nails 91, a jumping nail 92, and a plurality of road nails 93 are arranged. Is done.

  The winning device 280 is provided with a special figure 1 start winning opening 23 and a special figure 2 starting winning opening 24, and a pair of projecting portions for accommodating the effect member 287 at positions slightly apart on the left and right of the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24. 283 is disposed.

  Generally, the gaming machine shown in the present embodiment is left-handed in the normal gaming state. When left-handed, the movable member 24a is not released because the game ball cannot be passed through the normal start gate 25.

  A part of the game ball that has flowed down the left side of the center frame unit 210 flows down from between the road nail 93 and the road nail 93 (W1) to be planted in a row, and the general winning opening 26 is provided. The area or the path rolling on the left guide shelf 284 flows down.

  In addition, a part of the game ball flows down from between the nail 93 and the jumping nail 92 (W2). Further, a part of the game ball abuts on the splash nail 92 and jumps to the upper right, flows down between the pair of life nails 91 (W3), and wins the special figure 1 start winning opening 23.

  When the game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, the motor 291 (see FIG. 21) is driven, and the left effect member 287 operates. When the left effect member 287 is operated, it may be operated every time a winning occurs, or the left effect member 287 is provided with an operation period and a non-operation period, and a game ball to the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 is provided. A fixed period after the end of the operation period based on the winnings may be set as the non-operation period. Note that once an operation period occurs, no new operation period occurs even if a game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 before the subsequent non-operation period ends.

(Right channel)
FIG. 74 is a front view of the lower part of the game board 20 showing a path through which the game ball flows down by right-handing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine shown in the present embodiment, in general, the game machine is right-handed in the specific game state and the special game state. When the player hits the right side, the game ball can be passed through the normal start gate 25, so that the movable member 24a is opened based on the passage of the game ball to the normal start gate 25.

  The game ball that flows down by left-handed hits the top of the nail 93 and can enter the special figure 1 start winning port 23, but the game ball that flows down by right-handed hits the downstream of the special figure 1 start-winning port 23. Therefore, the possibility of not winning or winning the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 is extremely low.

  The guiding portion 90 protrudes from the game board 20 toward the glass frame 5 (front), and can guide the game ball toward the downward fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27. The lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 also protrudes from the game board 20 toward the glass frame 5 (front), and an open / close plate (not shown) that forms the upper surface of the lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 during the special game state. ) Retreats from the projecting state (closed state) that closes the lower major winning opening 27b to the retracted state (closed state) that opens the lower major winning opening 27b, so that the game ball can win the lower major winning opening 27b. Become.

  Next, W4 to W7 on the game area 22 will be described. Since W4 between the guiding portion 90 and the lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 and W5 between the lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 and the right protruding portion 283 are wider than the ball diameter, the game ball is It is possible to flow downward.

  In addition, W6 between the right protruding portion 283 and the general winning opening (other hole) 26, and W7 between the movable member 24a in the opened state and the right protruding portion 283 are also wider than the spherical diameter. A game ball can flow downward.

  In FIG. 74, the left and right guide shelves 284 have the same height, but the left and right heights may be different.

  When a game ball wins the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, the motor 291 (see FIG. 21) is driven, and the right effect member 287 operates. When the right effect member 287 is operated, it may be operated every time a winning occurs, or the right effect member 287 is provided with an operation period and a non-operation period, and a game ball to the special drawing 2 start winning opening 24 is provided. A fixed period after the end of the operation period based on the winnings may be set as the non-operation period. Note that once the operation period occurs, no new operation period occurs even if the game ball wins the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 before the subsequent non-operation period ends.

  Further, the left and right effect members 287 may be operated by winning a prize at one start winning opening. Alternatively, the left effect member 287 may be operated each time a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls win the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, or the right effect member 287 may be operated for a predetermined number (for example, Each time four (4) game balls win the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, they may be operated. Further, the number of winnings for operating the left effect member 287 may be different from the number of winnings for operating the right effect member 287.

  The left effect member 287 is operated each time the game ball wins the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, while the right effect member 287 has a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls to receive the special figure 2 start prize. You may make it operate | move every time it wins to the opening | mouth 24. FIG. Further, the left effect member 287 is operated each time a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls win the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, while the right effect member 287 is operated by the special figure 2 start prize. You may make it operate | move every time it wins to the opening | mouth 24. FIG.

  Further, when a game ball wins a general winning opening 26 (one of the three general winning openings 26 or three general winning openings) located on the left side of the game board, the left effect member 287 is operated. When the game ball wins the general winning opening (other hole) 26 located on the right side of the game board, the right effect member 287 may be operated.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the distribution rotator 321 (distribution member) that distributes (changes in the flow direction) the destination (the course and the traveling direction) of the game ball. Is rotated to the center of the effect space 201 during the variable display game and used for the effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced while suppressing the manufacturing cost. In addition, the production movable member 311 having a portion that can be combined with the distribution rotator 321 is also rotated to the center of the production space 201, so that the merging production of the distribution rotator 321 and the production movable member 311 is possible. It becomes. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the sub display unit 340 can be moved not only up and down, but also back and forth. Can be increased. In particular, since the image displayed on the second display 34 is enlarged as the second display 34 is moved forward, the fact that the second display 34 is moving forward can be emphasized, and the game is interesting. Can be increased. In addition, the degree of reliability of the game can be enhanced because the degree of reliability that the running variable display game is in the special result mode can be directly or indirectly suggested by the return mode of the sub display unit 340.

  Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the light guide plate unit 250 emits light at a predetermined timing, so that the movable accessory (the production movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320) positioned behind the light guide plate unit 250 can emit light. Visual recognition of parts other than the production part such as the support arm can be restricted. Therefore, the interest of the game can be raised.

  Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, an arbitrary light emitting area among the light emitting areas of the light guide plate unit 250 is linked with the operation of the movable accessory (the effect movable unit 310 and the distribution movable unit 320). By making it emit light, it is possible to provide fantastic productions, novel productions, and productions with impact (a production rich in interest). Moreover, a plurality of patterns are prepared for the operation mode of the movable accessory, the light emission mode, and the light emission mode of the light guide plate unit 250, and various expectation (impression) can be given to the player by the difference in the production pattern combining these. it can.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the effect member 287 that performs the effect operation is arranged in the vicinity of the start winning opening where the player's line of sight is frequently collected (gazed by the player). Since the production member 287 performs the operation production in conjunction with the winning of the game ball at the winning opening, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, when the effect member 287 executes the operation effect, it is possible to notify (inform) the player that the game ball has won the winning opening. In particular, when the effect member 287 is caused to execute an operation effect by winning a game ball in the general winning opening 26 away from the player's line of sight, the effect becomes remarkable.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the winning space 220 is captured as a moving image at a specific timing, and the captured moving image is stored when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to play back (reproduce and display) the appearance of the V winning, and to give an additional privilege to the player who has achieved the V winning. In addition, a still image obtained by capturing (screen shot) a stored moving image can be decorated. Therefore, for example, a still image can be left at the player's hand as a memorial together with characters such as “Consecutive 10 times V winning!” And can also be displayed at the game hall.

  Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the state in the winning space 220 when the magnetism sensor 29a senses (detects) magnetism or the vibration sensor 29c senses (detects) vibration is reproduced and displayed. can do. Therefore, it is possible to confirm in detail whether the occurrence of the V prize is based on an illegal act or what kind of illegal act.

[Variation of winning equipment]
Next, a modified example of the winning device 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 75A to 80.

[Variation 1 of the winning device]
FIG. 75A is a simplified diagram of the winning device 280 showing the operation of the right effect member 287 due to winning in the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 of Modification 1 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 75B is a simplified diagram of the winning device 280 showing the operation of the left effect member 287 due to winning in the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 of Modification 1 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the embodiment described so far, the effect member 287 is supplied with driving force by the motor 291. On the other hand, in Modification Example 1 of the effect member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the effect member 287 is supplied with driving force when the game ball pushes down one end of the link arm member 295.

  The link arm member 295 includes a ball receiving portion 296 with which a game ball abuts, a bearing portion (shaft mounting portion) 297, and a pressing portion 298 that abuts on the effect member 287. The left and right link arm members 295 have the same configuration.

  As shown in FIG. 75A, the game balls won in the special figure 1 start winning opening 23 flow down the winning ball flow path 23e and flow down to the collective flow path 303a. Here, since the ball receiving portion 296 of the right link arm member 295 is located at the exit of the winning ball flow passage 23e, the game balls flowing down from the winning ball flow passage 23e to the collective flow passage 303a pass through the ball receiving portion 296. Press down. When the ball receiving portion 296 is pushed down, the right link arm member 295 pushes up the pressing portion 298 with the bearing portion (bearing portion) 297 as a fulcrum, and moves the right effect member 287 in contact with the pressing portion 298 upward. lift. Thereafter, the right performance member 287 returns to the support shaft portion 294 due to its own weight.

  The winning ball channels 23e and 24e, the link arm member 295, and the collective channel 303a are provided on the back side of the base member 281.

  When the game ball wins the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, the left effect member 287 is lifted upward as shown in FIG. 75B.

  Note that, by opening only the right movable member 24a of the pair of movable members 24a, the game ball flowing down from the left side may be prevented from winning the special figure 2 start winning opening 24.

  Further, the link arm member 295 may be provided between the general winning opening 26 and the general winning collective flow path (not shown), and the effect member 287 may be operated by winning the general winning opening 26.

(Effect of Modification 1 of the winning device)
As described above, according to the first modification of the winning device, the effect member 287 is operated using the kinetic energy of the game ball without using the motor 291, so that electrical control becomes unnecessary. Moreover, the structure is simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  Moreover, since the effect member 287 operates immediately after winning a prize, the player can intuitively grasp the operational relationship between the prize and the effect member 287. Further, since the effect member 287 moves up and down comically when the link arm member 295 is pushed up, a warm effect can be provided to the player.

[Variation 2 of the winning device]
FIG. 76A is a simplified diagram of the winning device 280 in a state where the special figure 2 start winning port 24 of the variation 2 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not opened. FIG. 76B is a simplified diagram of the winning device 280 in a state where the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 of the variation 2 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is opened.

  In the form described so far, the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 can be won by expanding the movable member 24a. On the other hand, in the second modification of the effect member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 can be won by opening the movable door member 24f forward.

  In this modification, in the state where the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 is opened, the interval between the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24 and the guide shelf 284 is less than one game ball. As described above, a pair of protrusions 283 are formed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 76B, in the state where the movable door member 24f is open, all the game balls flowing down from the guide shelf 284 to the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 win the special figure 2 start winning opening 24. can do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 76A, in a state where the movable door member 24f is closed, the game ball flowing down from the guide shelf 284 passes through the front surface of the movable door member 24f and flows down to the out port 39.

  Note that the left and right guide shelves 284 may have different heights, and the left and right guide shelves 284 may have different inclinations.

(Effect of Modification 2 of the winning device)
As described above, according to the variation 2 of the winning device, the distance between the guide shelf portion 284 and the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24 is less than one game ball, so the member provided as the general electric device is reversed. Instead of the pair of movable members 24a expanding in the shape of “C”, a movable door member 24f that opens and closes forward and backward can be provided.

  In addition, by forming the right and left guide shelves 284 with different heights and inclinations, the left-handed special figure 2 sense of time given to the player and the right-handed special figure are given. 2 The feeling of time required for winning a prize at the start winning opening 24 becomes different, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Variation 3 of the winning device]
FIG. 77 shows an abbreviation of the guiding portion 90 and the attacker 27, in which a lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 is disposed between the pair of projecting portions 283 of the third modification of the winning device of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a simplified diagram of a winning device 280 in which a special figure 2 start winning opening 24 is disposed at an intermediate portion.

  In the embodiment described so far, two effect members 287 are provided. On the other hand, in the modification 3 of the winning device of the first embodiment of the present invention, three effect members 287 are provided.

  In this modification, as shown in FIG. 77, the attacker 27 is disposed between the pair of projecting portions 283, and the movable member 24 a of the general electric device is disposed at a substantially intermediate portion between the attacker 27 and the guiding portion 90. . The distance between the projecting portion 283 and the lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 is less than one game ball.

  Further, a third protrusion 283 is formed immediately above the movable member 24a so that the game ball cannot be won in the special figure 2 start winning opening 24 when the movable member 24a is in the closed state. The movable member 24a and the protruding portion 283 directly above the movable member 24a are disposed on the base member 281b, and a guide shelf 284 is formed above the protruding portion 283 directly above the movable member 24a. The production member 287 is accommodated. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a new impression that has never existed before.

  By arranging the lower portion of the game board 20 as shown in FIG. 76, each production member 287 has each prize opening (Special Figure 1 start prize opening 23, Special Figure 2 start prize opening 24, general prize opening 26, bottom It is possible to operate in association with winning of the big winning opening 27b). Therefore, since the associated effect member 287 operates every time a prize is won at each winning opening, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, each effect member 287, for example, in advance during a single variable display game or over a plurality of variable display games, is informed in advance of a change notification based on the determination results of various random numbers at the start of the variable display game. It is also possible to notify that the expectation that the variable display game will be a special result mode is high by performing a pre-reading notice based on a prior determination of various random values when the game ball is won at the start winning opening. Further, during the specific gaming state, the specific performance member 287 may operate intermittently or continuously.

(Effect of Modification 3 of the winning device)
As described above, according to the third modification of the prize winning device, the protrusion 283 accommodates the effect member 287 is provided immediately above the special figure 2 start winning opening 24, so that the protrusion 283 becomes the special figure 2 start winning opening 24. It is possible to regulate the flow of the game ball to and to give a new impression to the player.

  In addition, since the three effect members 287 operate in association with winnings at any start opening, the effect of the effect is improved and the game is more interesting than the case where two effect members 287 are provided. Can be increased.

[Variation 4 of the winning device]
In FIG. 78, the special FIG. 1 start winning port 23, the special figure 2 starting winning port 24, and the lower large winning port 27b of Modification 4 of the winning device of the first embodiment of the present invention are integrally provided. It is a simplified diagram of the winning device 280.

  In the embodiment described so far, the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24, and the lower large winning opening 27b are not integrally arranged. On the other hand, in the modified example 4 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the special figure 1 starting winning port 23, the special figure 2 starting winning port 24, and the lower large winning port 27b are integrally disposed. Is done.

  In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 78, a special figure 2 start winning opening 24 having a movable door member 24f is disposed immediately below the special figure 1 start winning opening 23, and directly below the special figure 2 start winning opening 24. The lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 is provided. Therefore, the frequency at which the player's line of sight and consciousness gather at the winning device 280 is increased, and the frequency at which the operation of the effect member 287 is visually recognized by the player is also increased.

  The height of the guiding shelf 284 may be a height that can be guided not only to the lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 but also to the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24.

  In addition, each effect member 287 may be operated corresponding to a winning opening, or may be operated in accordance with the progress of the variable display game, for example, regardless of winning.

(Effect of Modification 4 of the winning device)
As described above, according to the modified example 4 of the winning device, the lower fluctuation winning device (attacker) 27 having the special figure 1 starting winning port 23, the special figure 2 starting winning port 24, and the lower large winning port 27b is integrally formed. Arranged. Therefore, the frequency at which the player's line of sight and consciousness gather at the winning device 280 is increased, and the frequency at which the operation of the effect member 287 is visually recognized by the player is increased, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Variation 5 of the winning device]
FIG. 79 is a perspective view of the winning device 280 of the fifth modified example of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front upper side. FIG. 80 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the protruding portion 283 of the protruding portion 283 of Modification 5 of the winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the player's viewpoint.

  In the form described so far, the guide shelf 284 has been formed of an opaque member. On the other hand, in the variation 5 of the winning device of the first embodiment of the present invention, the surrounding wall portion 285 constituting the front wall, the bottom wall, and the side wall of the protruding portion 283 is formed of an opaque member, By forming the guide shelf 284 that constitutes the upper wall of the projecting portion 283 from a transparent material to be a transparent window portion, the entire effect member 287 accommodated in the projecting portion 283 from the oblique upper side as a player's viewpoint To be visible.

  In the present modification, the guide shelf 284 is formed of a transparent member to form a transparent window, and as shown in FIG. 80, the player simply turns his line of sight on the effect member 287 in the protrusion 283. Can be visually recognized. In particular, the player's line of sight easily gathers at the lower large winning opening 27b during the special gaming state and at the special figure 2 starting winning opening 24 during the specific gaming state. The frequency of visual recognition is increased and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, when the effect member 287 operates so as to jump forward from the rear protruding portion 288, it can be visually recognized from the moment the effect member 287 jumps out, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Effect of Modification 5 of the winning device]
As described above, according to the modified example 5 of the winning device, the guide shelf 284 is formed of a transparent member, so that the player can visually recognize the entire production member 287, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be increased.

[Other production examples]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81 and FIG. 82, other examples of effects will be described.

[Other production examples 1]
FIG. 81 is a screen transition diagram illustrating an effect example in which the rotation operation of the sorting movable unit 320 of the other effect example 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention is linked to the symbol variation of the variation display game. is there.

  (A) is waiting at the initial position where the distribution movable unit 320 faces the winning space 220 (dividing the back of the winning space), and the left decorative special symbol 61 and the right decorative special symbol 62 are temporarily stopped. Indicates the state.

  In (B), the special pattern 63 of the inner decoration continues to change, the sorting movable unit 320 rotates counterclockwise (leftward), and the position (operation position) slightly to the right of the center of the effect space 201 , The state of moving to the production area).

  In (C), the rotation of the sorting rotator 321 becomes a high-speed rotation, and the right decorative special symbol 62 that has been temporarily stopped re-varies (slip fluctuation) in conjunction with the high-speed rotation of the sorting rotator 321. Indicates the started state. In addition, the distribution movable unit 320 may stop the rotation in the vicinity of the symbol to be changed again, and the distribution rotating body 321 may produce an effect such that the decoration special symbol is changed again.

  (D) returns to the initial position (standby position, standby area) where the distribution movable unit 320 faces the winning space 220 (divides the back of the winning space), and the right special symbol 62 temporarily stops again, A state in which the degree of expectation that the variation display game becomes a special result mode is improved (a state where reach has occurred) than before the re-variation. The sorting rotator 321 rotates clockwise from the high-speed rotation state at a reduced rotation speed.

  Note that the decorative special symbol that is temporarily stopped for the second time due to re-variation (slip variation) may be the same decorative special symbol as before the re-variation.

  Moreover, the mode which the distribution movable unit 320 rotates to near the inside decoration special symbol 63, and the inside decoration special symbol 63 changes again may be sufficient.

  In this way, the interest of the game can be enhanced by changing the special symbol again in conjunction with the rotation operation of the sorting movable unit 320 and the high-speed rotation of the sorting rotating body 321.

(Other effects of production example 1)
As described above, according to the other effect example 1, the sorting movable unit 320 is rotated to the vicinity of the temporarily stopped decorative special symbol, and the rotation speed of the sorting rotating body 321 is increased, and the temporary stopping is performed. The decorative special design is starting to change again (slip change). Therefore, an expectation can be given to a player by performing an effect different from the usual effect mode.

[Other production examples 2]
FIG. 82 is a screen transition diagram illustrating an effect example in which the rotation operation of the sorting movable unit 320 of the other effect example 2 of the first embodiment of the present invention is linked to the symbol variation during pseudo continuous variation. It is.

  (A) is waiting at the initial position where the distribution movable unit 320 faces the winning space 220 (dividing the back of the winning space), and the left decorative special symbol 61, the middle decorative special symbol 63, and the right decorative special symbol. 62 shows a temporarily stopped state. The variation display game here is executing a so-called pseudo-continuous variation pattern that simulates a plurality of (decoration) variation display games.

  (B) shows a state in which the sorting movable unit 320 is rotating from the initial position facing the winning space 220 (dividing the inner portion of the winning space) to the center of the effect space 201.

  (C) shows a state in which the rotation of the sorting rotator 321 becomes a high speed, and all the decorative special symbols that have been temporarily stopped have started to change again in conjunction with the high-speed rotation of the sorting rotator 321.

  (D) shows a state where the allocation movable unit 320 returns to the initial position facing the winning space 220 (dividing the inner portion of the winning space) and all the special decoration symbols continue to change again.

  (A) to (D) are set as one quasi-continuous execution operation, and the effects (A) to (D) are repeated according to the number of quasi-continuations to be executed.

  Note that the emission color of the sorting rotator 321 may be changed according to the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous.

(Effects of other production example 2)
As described above, according to the other production example 2, the distribution movable unit 320 rotates to the center of the production space 201, and the rotation speed of the distribution rotator 321 is increased and temporarily stopped. All ornamental special designs are starting to change again. Therefore, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation and enhance the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit state (first special game state), the variable display game is more likely to become a special result mode (first special result mode) than the normal game state (a big hit state is likely to occur). (Probability fluctuation state) is not generated, but after the big hit state is finished, normal gaming state (low probability state), short time state (low probability state + general power support state) or probability change state (high probability state + general power support state) ) May be generated, and the up variation winning device 28 is opened in a specific (one or more) round in the big hit state, and the game ball that has won the up variation winning device 28 is in a specific area. A probability variation state may be generated when passing through 225, and a normal gaming state or a short time state may be generated when not passing through. Further, the probability variation state (probability variation state) may be continued until the next big hit state (first special game state) occurs, or when a variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It is good also as what is complete | finished at the time, and is good also as what is complete | finished when a predetermined fall lottery is won.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Outer frame 3 Opening / closing frame 4 Front frame 5 Glass frame 8 Speaker 10 Lower plate 12 Upper plate 15 Direction operation part 20 Game board 21 Game direction component 22 Game area 30 Display unit 31 1st display 32 Main display screen 34 Second display 35 Sub display screen 100 Game control device 150 Display control device 200 Front structure 201 Production space 210 Center frame unit 220 Winning space 223 Sorting section 224 Normal area 225 Specific area 230 Progress display section 248 Camera module 250 Guide Optical plate unit 280 Prize-winning device 283 Protruding portion 284 Guide shelf 285 Enclosure wall 287 Production member 295 Link arm member 300 Back surface component 301 Control base member 310 Production movable unit 311 Production movable member 320 Distribution movable unit 321 Distribution rotation body 3 40 Sub display unit 350 Front member 360 Damping member 370 Lifting unit

Claims (9)

In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board on which a game area in which a game ball can flow down is formed, and a winning device having a winning opening through which the game ball flowing down the game area can win,
The winning device is
A movable space that is partitioned so that game balls do not flow inside;
A production member capable of performing a predetermined production operation inside the movable space,
A gaming machine, comprising: an effect operation means capable of causing the effect member to execute an effect operation based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The winning device is
A base portion provided with the winning opening in a predetermined position;
A projecting portion projecting forward from the base portion,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable space is formed inside the protruding portion. The protrusion is provided on the side of the winning opening,
An upper part of the projecting portion is provided with a guide shelf that can guide the game ball that has flowed down the game area toward the winning port by inclining downward toward the winning port. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The winning device is
Comprising a movable member that can be converted from a non-guided state that does not guide the game ball to the winning opening based on establishment of a predetermined condition into a guided state that guides the game ball to the winning port
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the guide shelf guides the game ball that has flowed down the game area toward the movable member in the guide state.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein an interval through which a game ball can pass is provided between the movable member in the guiding state and the protruding portion. A game effect component that is arranged to face the game area and that can execute a main effect operation according to the progress of the game,
The winning device is arranged on the downstream side of the game area from the game effect component,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein a transparent window portion is provided on an upper surface of the protruding portion, and the effect member is visible through the transparent window portion.   The game according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the effect operation means causes the effect member to perform an effect operation by applying a driving force to the effect member by winning a game ball in the winning opening. Machine. The winning opening includes a first winning opening and a second winning opening,
The production member is
A first effect member that performs an effect operation inside the first movable space provided in the winning device;
A second effect member that performs an effect operation inside the second movable space provided in the winning device at a position separated from the first movable space;
The effect operation means causes the first effect member to perform an effect operation by winning a game ball in the first winning opening, and an effect operation to the second effect member by winning the game ball in the second winning opening. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: A variable display means capable of executing a variable display game with a plurality of identification information;
Game value giving means capable of giving a game value to a player based on the result of the variable display game,
The winning a prize opening is a starting prize giving a starting right for the variable display game,
The game board is provided with a normal winning opening that does not grant the starting right to the side of the winning device,
7. The production operation means according to claim 1, wherein the production operation is performed by applying a driving force to the production member by winning a game ball in the normal prize opening. Gaming machine.