JP2015083263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further enhancing a performance effect by a stereoscopic image in performance display by the stereoscopic image in a display device capable of displaying the stereoscopic image.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a display device (41) capable of displaying a stereoscopic image; performance devices (14a, 29) assisting a performance by a stereoscopic image in the display device; and performance control means (300) for controlling display contents of performance display and the performance device. The performance device includes rocking equipment (46) that is provided in a transparent member holding frame (15) and vibrates the transparent member holding frame. The display device displays the stereoscopic image while projecting to a side of a transparent member. The performance control means vibrates the transparent member holding frame by the rocking equipment in connection with operation of the stereoscopic image on the display device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a transparent member holding frame that holds a transparent member disposed in front of a game board, a display device that can be visually recognized through the transparent member, and can display a stereoscopic moving image as an effect display related to the progress of the game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an effect device for assisting effect display by a display device, and an effect control means for controlling the display device and the effect device.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. The pachinko machine has a variable display in which a plurality of pieces of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the display device fluctuate based on the winning of a game ball (start winning) at a start opening provided in the game area. When the game is executed and the plurality of pieces of identification information that are stopped after a predetermined time have passed are special result modes that are set in advance, a special game state (hit state) in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player is displayed. There are things that make it possible for players to earn a lot of profit.
In addition, some pachinko machines of this type are equipped with a stereoscopic image display device capable of displaying a stereoscopic image. For example, Patent Document 1 includes a display device that displays a stereoscopic image that can be viewed with the naked eye. In addition, an invention relating to a gaming machine that enhances the interest of a game by performing a stereoscopic image is described.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-028763

However, in recent pachinko machines, various effects are performed by a movable effect accessory device, etc. in addition to the effects by the display device, and simply displaying a stereoscopic image on the display device makes it interesting and impactful. There is a problem of lacking.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further enhancing the effect of a stereoscopic image when displaying an effect by a stereoscopic image on a display device.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A transparent member holding frame that holds a transparent member disposed in front of the game board, a display device that is visible through the transparent member, and that can display a stereoscopic image as an effect display related to the progress of the game, and the display device In a gaming machine provided with an effect device that assists effect display by, and an effect control means for controlling the display device and the effect device,
The rendering device includes a vibration device that is provided on the transparent member holding frame and vibrates the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame.
The production control means includes
The display device displays the stereoscopic image so as to jump out to the transparent member side,
In connection with displaying the stereoscopic image on the display device, the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrated by the vibration device.

Here, the “rendering device” enhances the interest in relation to the staging display, such as those based on images, those based on sound, those based on light, those based on the action of an accessory, those that generate vibration and wind, and startup memory displays. Any device that can provide an effect may be used. In addition, “related to displaying a 3D moving image” means, for example, before the effect display by the display device is displayed, when the effect display is displayed, after the effect display is displayed, etc. In addition, it includes interlocking with the effect display, being based on the contents of the effect display (an image associated with the contents of the effect display), and the like.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a stereoscopic moving image is displayed, the transparent member holding frame vibrates in association with the operation of the stereoscopic moving image. Can be realized as a bodily experience that can be appealed not only to the visual sense of the player but also to the tactile sense. In particular, since the stereoscopic moving image is displayed so as to pop out on the transparent member (holding frame) side, it is easy to have a relationship between the content of the stereoscopic moving image and the vibration of the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame, For example, by causing a display in which a stereoscopic moving image touches or hits a transparent member and generating vibration in accordance with the display, it is possible to increase the impact on the player and enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes notifying means for notifying a player that the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrating by the vibration device.
According to the invention described in claim 2, since the player is informed that vibration is generated in the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame, the vibration is generated in relation to the display content by the stereoscopic moving image. It is possible to execute an effect that makes it easy for the player to recognize that the player is present, and to induce the player's curiosity such as touching the transparent member holding frame in order to experience vibration, so that the effect can be enjoyed bodily.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The rendering device includes a front display device that is disposed so as to overlap the front surface of the display device and has a transparent display portion in a normal state,
The front display device is
The effect display on the display device is configured to be visible through the display unit,
An image for assisting the effect display in the display device is displayed on the display unit,
The effect control means causes the front display device to display an image for assisting the effect display in association with displaying the stereoscopic moving image as the stereoscopic image on the display device.

Here, the “image for assisting the effect display” means a pattern (crack in the embodiment), a figure, a character, a design similar to an identification design used in a variable display game executed on the display device, and a start memory display. Includes designs. The front display device may be a transparent transmissive liquid crystal panel in a normal state.
According to the invention described in claim 3, since the front display device is disposed on the front side of the display device, when a stereoscopic image is displayed by the display device, the display on the front display device is displayed from the front of the gaming machine. The images and the stereoscopic video images on the display device can be viewed in an overlapped state, and a novel display that is not conventionally performed is executed according to the combination of the display by each device, increasing the impact of the display and enhancing the interest of the game. Can be increased.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The effect control means displays a stereoscopic moving image on the display device, vibrates the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame by the vibration device, and then displays an image for assisting the effect display on the front display device. It is possible to control the execution of the first effect mode.
According to the invention described in claim 4, since the stereoscopic moving image by the display device, the vibration by the vibration device, and the display by the front display device are performed in a series of flows, an unprecedented sensation effect is realized, This effect can increase the impact on the player and enhance the interest of the game.
In particular, since an image for assisting the effect display is displayed after the display of the three-dimensional moving image and the execution of vibration, the image displayed by the display device moves from the back to the front and cooperates with the display image by the front display device. By executing such an effect, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the progress (story) of the effect content.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The production control means includes
A second effect mode in which an effect by a stereoscopic moving image is displayed on the display device, and vibration by the vibration device and an image by the front display device are not displayed;
A third effect mode in which an effect by a stereoscopic moving image is displayed on the display device, the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrated by the vibration device, and an image by the front display device is not displayed.
It is characterized in that execution control is possible.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first effect mode in which a three-dimensional moving image is displayed and the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame vibrates, an image for assisting effect display is displayed on the front display device. Since the second effect mode in which the moving image is displayed and the third effect mode in which the stereoscopic image is displayed and the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame vibrates are prepared, the player expects how much the effect will progress Can have fun with.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 5,
Fluctuation display game execution means for executing a variable display game for variably displaying identification information on the display device based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area provided on the game board;
Special game state control means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result determined in advance,
The production control means selects one of the first production mode, the second production mode, and the third production mode in connection with the special result being derived.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, there is a relation between the occurrence of the special game state (big hit) and the selection of the production mode, and when each production mode is derived, the player has different expectations for the big jackpot. A feeling can be given.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 6,
Starting winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning area, and storing the random number as a starting storage information as an execution right of the variable display game up to a predetermined number;
Prior result determination means for determining whether or not the start memory information stored in the start winning storage means is to generate the special gaming state before the variable display game based on the start memory information is executed. With
The production control means includes
Based on the determination result of the preliminary result determination means, the display device displays an image corresponding to the start storage information stored in the start winning storage means in a three-dimensional manner,
An image related to the image displayed on the display device is displayed on the front display device.
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, an image corresponding to the start memory information is displayed three-dimensionally as a so-called pre-reading display of the start memory, and an image related to the start memory image is displayed on the front display device. Therefore, a novel look-ahead notice is realized.
In particular, the three-dimensional start-up memory image of the display device and the related image of the front display device can be viewed in an overlapped manner, and an unprecedented novel display can be performed according to the combination of display images by each display device. It is possible to increase the impact of the look-ahead notice effect and improve the fun of the game.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 7,
The display control unit is configured to display the display device when the prior result determination unit determines that the predetermined start storage information stored in the start winning storage unit is to generate the special gaming state. In addition, a stereoscopic image corresponding to the predetermined start-up storage information is displayed, and then an image corresponding to the stereoscopic image is displayed on the front display device.
According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that a special gaming state (big hit) occurs in the pre-reading of the starting memory, the image of the starting memory is displayed on the front display device after the three-dimensional starting memory image is displayed. For example, enjoy the novel effect of shifting from the state where the three-dimensional start-up storage image and the front display device image overlap to the state where the start storage image is displayed on the front display device. Can do. Then, the transition of the display position of the start memory image is a forward notice of the occurrence of the special gaming state (big hit), and this effect increases the impact of the start memory display, and the display position of the start memory image shifts. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for playing and improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 9 is the gaming machine according to claim 8,
An operating means operable by the player, and a detecting means for detecting that the operating means is operated,
The production control unit displays a predetermined image on the front display device when the detection unit detects that the operation unit is operated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time.
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the progress of the production contents is changed by the player operating the operating means, so that the player can be encouraged to participate in the game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. . Further, when the player operates the operation means excessively, an image related to the operation means is displayed on the front display device, so that the player can be aware that the operation was inappropriate. .

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the third to ninth aspects,
The front display device functions as the display unit, and includes a transparent light guide plate on which an anisotropic reflection pattern representing an image is formed on a surface, and a light source that emits light from a predetermined direction to the light guide plate. And the image is displayed by causing the light source to emit light.
According to the invention described in claim 10, the light guide plate of the front display device can visually recognize the display device behind the front display device when there is no light incident from the predetermined direction with respect to the light guide plate. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced effectively by switching between the display by the display device and the display by the display device and the front display device depending on whether or not light enters the light guide plate. In addition, unlike a transmissive liquid crystal panel or the like, a light guide plate on which an anisotropic reflection pattern is formed does not lower the display luminance of the display device, and has a simple structure and can be realized at low cost.

The invention according to claim 11 is the gaming machine according to claim 10,
The front display device is provided on the transparent member holding frame,
The light guide plate is a part of the transparent member held by the transparent member holding frame.
According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the image of the front display device is displayed at a position closest to the player, and the player can easily experience a stereoscopic effect. In addition, since the distance between the display device and the front display device is also maintained, it is possible to produce an effect in which the movement of the stereoscopic moving image displayed by the display device is easily visible.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine equipped with a display device capable of displaying a three-dimensional image, there is an effect that the effect of the three-dimensional image can be further enhanced when the display device displays the effect using the three-dimensional image.

It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the glass frame in the game machine of embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the glass frame of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the relationship between the front decoration panel which comprises the glass frame of FIG. 2, and a glass holding frame. It is a principal part enlarged front view which shows the attachment structure of the glass holding frame to the base plate which comprises the glass frame of FIG. It is the front view and cross-sectional side view which show the relationship between the glass holding frame and glass in the glass frame of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mechanism of the display by the front glass in an Example. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structural example of the light irradiation apparatus provided in the upper part of the glass frame of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of advancing of the light radiate | emitted from the LED lamp in the light irradiation apparatus of FIG. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principle of the display apparatus of a parallax barrier system as an example of the display apparatus which can display a stereo image. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of 1st main process among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the 1st scene control process performed during the 1st main process of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a changing process executed during the first scene control process of FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the 3D effect setting process performed during the process during a fluctuation | variation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection table used for selection of the 3D effect pattern performed in the 3D effect setting process of FIG. 21, and the selectable effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection table used for selection of the light-guide plate effect pattern performed in the 3D effect setting process of FIG. 21, and the selectable effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the first half of the example of the effect display by the 3D image in a display apparatus, and the specific example of the effect display performed in a light guide plate in cooperation with 3D effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the second half of the example of the effect display by the 3D image in a display apparatus, and the specific example of the effect display performed in a light guide plate in cooperation with 3D effect. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the control timing in the case of producing | generating a 3D image display in a display apparatus, and the display in a light-guide plate in cooperation. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the glass frame in the game machine of 2nd Example of this invention. It is the front view and cross-sectional side view which show the relationship between the glass holding frame and glass in 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the second half of the example of the effect display by the 3D image in the display apparatus of 2nd Example, and the specific example of the effect display performed in a light guide plate in cooperation with 3D effect. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the control timing in the case of producing | generating a 3D image display in the display apparatus of 2nd Example, and the display in a light-guide plate in cooperation. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the alerting | reporting means in the modification of 2nd Example. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a special figure hold information determination process executed in the start port switch monitoring process in the special figure game process of FIG. 17 in the third embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the start opening winning effect command used for the special figure reservation information determination process of 3rd Example. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a prefetch command reception process executed in the first scene control process of FIG. 19. FIG. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pre-effects distribution table and a pre-effects mode used in the prefetch command reception process of FIG. 34. It is explanatory drawing which shows the second half of the example of the effect display by the 3D image in the display apparatus of 3rd Example, and the specific example of the effect display performed in a light guide plate in cooperation with 3D effect. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of prior production mode 3D1 and 3D2 performed in 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st modification of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd modification of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of the production control in the 1st modification of FIG. 38, and the control timing in the 2nd modification of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd modification of this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. The front frame (inner frame) 12 is integrally provided with a glass frame 15 as a transparent member holding frame provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that has a lamp or the like built therein and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Furthermore, an input operation unit 25 having an effect button 25a and a select button 25b incorporating operation switches for receiving an operation input from a player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21.
Below the glass frame 15, there is provided a panel-shaped lower dish unit 26 which is substantially flush with the glass frame 15 and has a lower dish 23 and an operation unit 24. The lower dish unit 26 and the glass frame 15 A front frame 12 is configured, and the glass frame 15 is rotatable about the left side as a fulcrum.

In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25a, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do.
Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15, a ball lending button 27 operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, a discharge operated to discharge a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

The detailed structure of the glass frame 15 is shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an upper plate unit 20 including an upper plate 21, an input operation unit 25 as an operation means, and a lower speaker 19 b is integrally coupled to the lower end of the glass frame 15. Is provided.
Among these, as shown in FIG. 3, the glass frame 15 includes a resin front ornament panel 15a having an opening, and a base plate 15b having a shape substantially similar to that of the front ornament panel 15a and bonded to the back surface thereof. The base plate 15b is mounted with an LED lamp or the like for decorative light emission.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a glass holding frame 15c having a shape corresponding to the opening of the front decoration panel 15a and a cover glass (transparent member) 14 having an outer edge held inside the glass holding frame 15c are integrated. In such a state, it is configured to be mounted on the back side of the base plate 15b so as to cover the opening of the front panel 15a.
A light irradiation device 29 for irradiating light in parallel with the glass surface is provided in the upper part of the glass holding frame 15c toward the inside of the cover glass 14 which has been subjected to special processing to enable presentation display on the glass surface. It has been.

Locking projections 151 are provided at four positions on the outer peripheral surface of the glass holding frame 15c, and are provided at predetermined positions on the back surface of the base plate 15b corresponding to these projections 151 as shown in FIG. In addition, a lock piece 152 that is rotatably mounted is provided.
Before attaching the glass holding frame 15c to the back surface of the base plate 15b, as shown in FIG. 5A, the tip of the lock piece 152 is rotated in a direction away from the glass holding frame 15c, and the glass holding frame 15c is moved to the base plate. After being joined to the back surface of 15b, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the tip of the lock piece 152 is rotated in a direction approaching the glass holding frame 15c, between the lock piece 152 and the back surface of the base plate 15b, The latching protrusion 151 on the outer peripheral surface of the glass holding frame 15c is sandwiched and is configured to be in a mounted state.

FIG. 6 shows a more detailed structure of the glass holding frame 15c in the embodiment. Among these, (A) is a front view and (B) is a cross-sectional view along the line AA shown in FIG. 6 (A). As shown in FIG. 6B, two transparent glasses 14a and 14b are held by the glass holding frame 15c, and the rear glass 14b covers the front of the game area and the game ball collides with it. Therefore, the thing which has the intensity | strength which can endure an impact is used.
The front glass 14a (front glass) functions as a light guide plate that protects the rear glass 14b and displays an effect by reflecting light from the light irradiation device 29 disposed above. A rib 153 is formed along the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral surface of the glass holding frame 15c, and the glasses 14a and 14b are arranged with the rib 153 interposed therebetween, so that the glass holding frame 15c is held in parallel at a predetermined interval. It has become so.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of display on the front glass 14a of the present embodiment. For example, when a groove having a cross-sectional shape is formed along the broken lines G1 and G2 shown in FIG. 7 on the front glass 14a and light is irradiated into the glass from the upper light irradiation device 29, the glass As the light is refracted or reflected to the front of the glass by the grooves formed in the pattern, patterns such as broken lines G1 and G2 can be seen. In this embodiment, this reflection pattern is used as a display. Since the groove does not refract or reflect light forward when light is irradiated from the side of the front glass 14a, a pattern cannot be seen. That is, the groove can be regarded as an anisotropic reflection pattern.

  Next, a specific example of the light irradiation device 29 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the light irradiation device 29 corresponds to a base member 291 having boss portions 291a at both ends, an LED substrate 293 on which a plurality of LEDs (light emitting diodes) 292 are mounted in a row, and a plurality of LEDs. Then, a light diffusion member 294 formed so that a plurality of angle-shaped flat lenses 294a are connected to each other, a boss portion 295a at both ends, and the LED substrate 293 and the light diffusion member 294 are sandwiched between the base member 291 and integrated. And a cover member 295 to be held on the surface.

  When the light diffusing member 294 is sandwiched between the light diffusion member 294 and the base member 291 by the cover member 295, each lens 294a is disposed in front of the corresponding LED. The cover member 295 joined to the base member 291 with the LED substrate 293 and the light diffusing member 294 interposed therebetween is fixed by screws inserted through the boss portion 291a and the boss portion 295a. The LED board 293 is provided with a connector 296 that is coupled to an end portion of a cable for electrical connection with the effect control device.

  When the light irradiation device 29 having the above-described configuration is disposed in a downward posture above the front glass 14a, and each LED 292 is turned on, the light is diffused by each lens 294a, and the front surface as a light guide plate The light enters the glass 14a and travels along the glass surface. The light irradiation device 29 may be provided not on the upper part of the glass frame 15 but on the side part or the lower part.

Next, the principle of display by the light irradiation device 29 and the front glass 14a will be described with reference to FIG. 9A is an enlarged view of the cross-sectional structure of the light irradiation device 29, and FIG. 9B is a schematic view of the cross-sectional structure of the front glass 14a.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the light diffusing member 294 is positioned so that the center of the LED 292 comes to the valley portion of two adjacent lens bodies 294a. When each LED 292 of the LED substrate 293 is energized and emits light, the light from the LED 292 is incident on the back surface 294b that forms the flat surface of the light diffusion member 294.

  The light incident on the light diffusing member 294 travels inside and is emitted from the arcuate chevron surface of each lens body 294a, but is refracted on the curved surface of the lens at the time of emission. Thereby, the light emitted from the LED 292 is diffused in various directions and is incident on the front glass 14a. Therefore, the light that is emitted from the plurality of LEDs 292 in the arrangement direction is irradiated almost uniformly on the upper end surface 141 of the front glass 14a, and travels through the glass as substantially uniform light.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the back surface of the front glass 14a as the light guide plate has a predetermined angle with respect to the surface f1 parallel to the upper end surface 141 of the front glass 14a and the back surface 142 of the front glass 14a. A groove G1 having a square cross section having an inclined surface f2 is formed. Since the front glass 14a is transparent, such a groove can hardly be seen from the front when the LED is turned off.

On the other hand, when the LED 292 emits light, the emitted light enters from the upper surface 141 of the front glass 14a, travels in the front glass 14a in parallel with the glass surface, passes through the vertical surface f1 without being refracted, and tilted. When it hits the surface f2, it is refracted and guided to the front side of the upper surface 141 of the front glass 14a. Due to this refraction of light, the inclined surface f2 appears to emit light. In addition, although light reflection also occurs on the inclined surface f2, in this embodiment, the angle of the inclined surface f2 is set so as to increase refraction.
Then, a plurality of such grooves G1 are engraved on the back surface of the front glass 14a according to the pattern or information desired to be displayed, and light is refracted by the grooves by irradiating light from the end surface of the front glass 14a. (Expressed).

In addition, although what demonstrated the pattern by the refraction of the light in the groove | channel of the front glass 14a was demonstrated here, by setting the angle of the inclined surface f2 so that reflected light may increase, the light of a groove | channel in a groove | channel is set. It is also possible to form the groove G1 so that the pattern is expressed by reflection. Further, even when light is halved by refraction or reflection at the inclined surface f2, it is possible to make the pattern easier to see by devising the emission color of the LED from the relationship with the background color.
Moreover, you may make it form the groove | channel of a cross-section letter shape in the surface side instead of the back surface side of the front glass 14a. The cross-sectional shape of the groove is not limited to the letter shape, and may be a V shape or the like. As in the embodiment, by forming a groove on the back surface side of the front glass 14a, it is difficult for dirt to adhere to the display glass, and display deterioration can be prevented. Instead of the cover glass 14 having a display function, a transparent transmissive liquid crystal panel may be provided in a normal state.

From the above description, in the above embodiment, the front display device disposed in front of the display device 41 functions as a display unit, and has a transparent light guide plate with an anisotropic reflection pattern representing an image formed on the surface. It is understood that the invention includes a light source that emits light from a predetermined direction to the light guide plate, and the light source emits light so that the image is displayed.
And according to this invention, the light guide plate of the front display device can visually recognize the display device behind the front display device when there is no incident light from the predetermined direction with respect to the light guide plate. By switching between display by the display device and display by the display device and the front display device depending on whether light is incident on the light guide plate, it is possible to effectively increase the interest of the game. In addition, unlike a transmissive liquid crystal panel or the like, a light guide plate on which an anisotropic reflection pattern is formed does not lower the display luminance of the display device, and has a simple structure and can be realized at low cost.

In the embodiment, the front display device is provided on a glass holding frame as a transparent member holding frame, and the light guide plate is a part of the transparent member held by the transparent member holding frame. It can be seen that the present invention is included.
And according to this invention, the image of a front display apparatus will be displayed in the place nearest to a player, and it is easy for a player to experience production. In addition, since the distance between the display device and the front display device is also maintained, it is possible to produce an effect in which the movement of the stereoscopic moving image displayed by the display device is easily visible.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. And the said glass frame 15 provided with the glass 14a which can display a pattern etc. by irradiation of light, and the light irradiation apparatus 29 is arrange | positioned so that the front of the game area | region 32 may be covered.

In the game board of this embodiment, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 32. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41. Instead of performing the display as described above on the glass 14a held on the glass frame 15, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 10, a glass having a groove formed on the front side of the center case 40 is provided. You may comprise so that the display by light irradiation may be performed.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

Further, in the present embodiment, a display device 41 that can display a stereoscopic image is used, so that an identification symbol for a variable display game (for example, “777” or the like) and an effect image can be displayed stereoscopically. It is configured.
Here, an example of the display device 41 capable of displaying a stereoscopic image will be described. FIG. 11A shows the principle of a parallax barrier display device. In FIG. 11A, the vertical direction corresponds to the horizontal direction of the display device, and the left image L and the right image R are alternately displayed on the pixels in the horizontal direction of the liquid crystal panel 42 of the display device. Then, image data processing is performed. The left image L is an image corresponding to the left eye of the player, and the right image R is an image corresponding to the right eye of the player. A backlight unit is disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 42, and illuminates the liquid crystal panel from behind.

  A parallax barrier unit 43 is disposed in front of the liquid crystal panel 42 (left side in the figure). In this parallax barrier section 43, barriers 43a and slits 43b are alternately provided. The barrier 43a is a closed portion and blocks light from the liquid crystal panel 42, and the slit 43b is an opening portion and extends from the liquid crystal panel 42. The slit 43b is formed at a predetermined pitch so that light can pass therethrough. Therefore, a portion between the slit 43b and the slit 43b serves as a barrier 43a to block a part of the image, and by positioning the player's eye at a predetermined position, only the right eye image R is displayed on the right eye. The left eye can see only the image L for the left eye. As a result, for the player, as shown in FIG. 11B, the image displayed on the liquid crystal panel 42 appears three-dimensionally.

Returning to FIG. 10, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 11) for detecting the game balls that have entered the general winning ports 35 are arranged.
A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 12) as a drive device, and the normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.
Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The winning opening is closed (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to the open state (state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 includes a big prize opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door driven by a big prize opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 11) as a driving device. Is converted from a closed state to an open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 11) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.
Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. A second special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 2 display) 52 for a fluctuation display game is provided. In addition, a fluctuation display section (common figure display) for a general-purpose variable display game configured by LED lamps, a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each variable-display game also configured by LED lamps, and a game state There is provided an LED display unit 53 including a display unit for notifying, an error display unit for displaying an error, and a round display unit for displaying the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38).

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display is, for example, while the fluctuation display game is being executed, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, the central segment is displayed. Display blinking drive to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 11) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit for notifying the number of start prizes in the LED display unit 53 of the collective display device 50.

In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map change display game.
The general-purpose variable display game is executed by a variable display unit (standard map display) of the LED display unit 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the common random number value extracted at the time of detecting passage to the general figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the normal figure display of the LED display unit 53 stops in the winning state and enters the winning state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 11). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.

In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

The game control device 100 is configured to display the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display (variation) provided in the collective display device 50 based on the winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the display device.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure change display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) is obtained. Become. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  Note that the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the special game variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the game machine 10 with the special map 1 display and the special map 2 display.

Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.
In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. When the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in a special state or in a special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

The game microcomputer 111 constitutes a game control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.
The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state of identification information,
However, it is also possible to set the reach state except for the special result mode), and display the remaining one variable display area in a variable manner from the reach state.

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display without a game), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A stores a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) and a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process (see FIG. 17) described later. Any one variation pattern table is acquired from the inside. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. 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 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, 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 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a 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 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, so that the reset signal RST can be output to the test firing test apparatus by using the port (
The test fire test signal held in (not shown) is turned off. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70.

  The reset signal RST is not supplied to the 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 port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication.

  In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control apparatus 100 from the side of the effect control apparatus 300, that is, in order to guarantee one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bi-directional communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 as effect control means will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311, a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1stCPU 311, and the display device 41 according to commands and data from the 2ndCPU 312. VDP (Video Display Processor) as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display
313 and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images, video data, and command lists, and the sound source LSI 314 stores compressed audio data, sequences necessary for phrase reproduction processing, command sequences for simple access, and the like. A ROM 324 is connected.
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultrahigh-speed VRAM (video RAM) 305 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a drawing circuit for drawing image data. 306, a display circuit 308 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided. The VDP 313 will be described in detail later.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.
In this embodiment, the effect control command is composed of 16 bits, and this is transmitted by an 8-bit data bus and a strobe signal SSBT. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Dividing into 8-bit first half command (MODE) and second half command (ACTION), the strobe signal SSBT is sent up by raising it twice, and the receiving side takes in the command in synchronization with the rise of SSB. .

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), an LED or a motor provided on the front frame 12, etc. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 45 (for example, the LED of the light irradiation device 29 described above and the motor of the vibration device described later) 45 is provided. It is. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the effect control device 300 detects an initial position of the motor in the effect button 25a and the select button 25b of the input operation unit 25 provided on the front frame 12 and the switch in the board effect device 44. An amplifier comprising a switch input circuit 336 for detecting the on / off state of the motor switch and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; The circuit 337a and an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12 are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, the general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the VDP 313 as a graphic processor that constitutes the effect control device 300.
The VDP 313 includes a CPU interface 301 that transmits and receives commands to and from the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, a CG bus interface 302 that receives data from the image ROM 323, and 2ndC by DMA (direct memory access) control.
A data transfer circuit 303 that transfers data between the PU 312 and the image ROM 323 and a decoder 304 that expands the compressed data read from the image ROM 323 are provided.

  The VDP 313 is read from the image ROM 323 in accordance with a command sent from the image RAM (VRAM CG) 305, 2nd CPU 312 or a command list read from the image ROM 323, which stores material data used when drawing image data. An image RAM (VRAM FB) 307 serving as a frame buffer for storing drawing data generated by the drawing circuit 306, a drawing circuit 306 including a CPU that performs drawing processing within predetermined relative coordinates and generating drawing data; A display circuit 308 for sequentially reading out drawing data for one screen stored in the image RAM 307 as display data and outputting a digital display signal to the display device 41 is provided.

In this embodiment, the image RAM 307 as a frame buffer has a storage capacity capable of storing display data for two screens of the display device 41, and the drawing circuit 306 draws display data for one frame (one screen). In the meantime, the display device 41 is configured to display the moving image by alternately repeating the process of reading the display data of the other frame already drawn by the display circuit 308.
Accordingly, the VDP 313 (graphic processor) as the display control means generates image data by drawing the image data stored in the image data storage means and the image data read from the image data storage means within preset relative coordinates. A drawing processing unit that performs the processing, a frame buffer that stores drawing data generated by the drawing processing unit, and the drawing data stored in the frame buffer can be read at a predetermined frame update timing and displayed on the display device Display data output means for outputting the display data.
Note that the storage capacity of the image RAM 307 is not limited to the size of two frames, and may be one frame or three or more frames.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 that constitutes the effect control apparatus 300.
The sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 includes a CPU interface 341 that transmits and receives commands and the like to and from the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 that controls the entire production control device 300, and a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 that is a game. Sequencer that sequentially executes processing such as phrase playback, volume setting, pan setting (such as sound mixing ratio and output ratio of each channel) according to a command received from the control device 100 according to a sequence stored in the audio ROM 324 342, a simple access circuit 343 that reads and executes a command sequence corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 324 in response to receiving the simple access command transmitted from the game control apparatus 100, and the compressed voice data read from the voice ROM 324 It has a decoder 344 for decompression .

  Furthermore, a sound source LSI (sound IC) 314 includes a channel volume circuit 345 for setting the volume for each of 16 channel unit sound sources provided in the LSI, a channel mix circuit 346 for mixing sound sources of arbitrary channels, An effect circuit 347 for applying an effect (sound effect) to the sound source of the channel or the mixed synthesized sound, a total volume circuit 348 for adjusting the volume of the entire 16 channels, and the adjusted sound source data converted into an analog signal and designated An output interface 349 that outputs a speaker drive signal to the output terminal is provided. In this embodiment, the speaker drive signals output from the output interface 349 are the drive signals R and L for the upper speaker (left and right) 19a and the drive signal SUB for the lower speaker 19b.

Next, game control performed in the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the usual start gate 3
4, a random number value for hit determination of the common figure is extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34 a provided in FIG. 4, and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111 </ b> B. A process of determining hit / miss is performed. Then, in the LED display unit 53, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of this general-purpose variable display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the LED display unit 53, the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated, and the open / close members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize-winning device 37 are operated for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).

In the present embodiment, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the outage result mode on the LED display unit 53.
Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The random number value for jackpot determination is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. Therefore, the CPU 111A functions as a random value acquisition condition detection unit and a random value acquisition unit.

In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37. A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is hit is performed.
Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs control information (production control command) including the determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the presentation control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display of the collective display device 50, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to stop display is performed. Therefore, the CPU 111A functions as a game result determination unit that determines a random number value and performs a determination process related to the game.

Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game on the display device 41 based on the control signal from the game control device 100.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state. I do.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .

Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased.
Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. Hereinafter, such a control mode is referred to as ordinary power support.

It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.
In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  Hereinafter, processing executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 that executes gaming control as described above will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 and timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 16 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 14, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory: RAM 111C) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 15, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 15 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 15, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step S29 .

On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of 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. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 16 is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.
Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed.

Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.
If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.
Furthermore, if the game processing number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit) Special chart display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (2R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. Do.

In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.
In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 (step A16), the design fluctuation control concerning the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. A process (step A17) is performed and the special figure game process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, the subsequent process is performed, and the special figure game process is performed. finish.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a variable display game execution unit and a special game state control unit.

Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 18 and a command reception interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the first main process, the entire program is controlled.

[1st main processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the 1st main process, first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step B1) is performed, then a process for clearing the RAM to 0 (step B2) is performed, and an initialization process for the 1st CPU 311 (step B3). )I do.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B4) is performed, and random number initialization processing (step B5) is performed. Thereafter, processing for starting various interrupt timers (step B6) is performed, and interrupts are permitted (step B7). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 311 performs main loop processing steps B8 to B18.

In this main loop process, first, a process (step B8) for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT) is performed. Then, an input process from the effect button SW25a (step B9) is performed, and a game control command analysis process (step B10) is performed.
In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (MODE) and a second command (ACTION).
Then, when the combination of the received first command (MODE) and the second command (ACTION) is not inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of MODE → ACTION), it is determined that the command is correctly received, and the first command (MODE) ) And the second command (ACTION) are inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of ACTION → ACTION or in the order of MODE → MODE → MODE), it is determined that the command reception is abnormal. .

Subsequently, after performing a test mode process (step B11), a scene control process (step B12) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game is performed.
Next, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B13) for monitoring the occurrence of errors such as opening of the front frame (inner frame) 12 and the glass frame 15, an effect command editing process (step B14) for effects in a special figure variation display game, Sound control processing (step B15) which is processing related to audio output (drive processing of speakers 19a and 19b), decoration control processing (step B16) which is processing related to control of the frame decoration device 18 provided on the front frame 12, center Details of the motor / SOL control processing (step B17) related to the control of the board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving the accessory provided in the case 40, the variation mode (variation pattern) of the decoration special figure variation display game, etc. Perform random number update processing (step B18) to update the random number to be determined and clear the watchdog timer That the process returns to (step B8).

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 19 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

Further, a prefetch command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation symbol command including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. , Prefetch command reception processing (step B79) for performing processing based on the fall information command). Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a process based on a probability information command (falling information command, probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 20 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B100). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  If there is an effect request flag (step B100; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B101), and the movable body request set process (step B102) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B103) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a later-described 3D effect setting process (step B104) related to stereoscopic image display is performed.

Thereafter, random number seed initialization processing (step B105) is performed, and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B106). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.
Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B107) is performed to manage the number of times that the specific gaming state is set (the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state), and the effect request flag is cleared (step B108). The process during change is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B100 that there is no effect request flag (= No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B109). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If it is determined in step B109 that the value of the update timer is not 0 (= No), the changing process is terminated. If it is determined in step B109 that the value of the update timer is 0 (= Yes), the next scene data is set (step B110), and the changing process is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[3D effect setting processing]
Next, an example of a specific procedure of the 3D effect setting process in step B104 of the changing process in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 21, in this 3D effect setting process, first, the variation pattern set in step B103 of FIG. 20 is confirmed (step B141). Then, it is determined whether or not the starting change is a change for executing the 3D effect (step B142). Here, when it is determined that the starting variation is not the variation for executing the 3D effect (No), the 3D effect setting process is ended. If it is determined in step B142 that the start variation is a variation for executing a 3D effect (Yes), the process proceeds to step B143, and after confirming various information, a 3D effect pattern is selected by lottery. (Step B144).

Specifically, the selection is performed using a 3D effect pattern selection table and a random number as shown in FIG. Then, the selected 3D effect is set (step B145). As an example, FIG. 22A shows an example of selecting from five types of effect patterns 1 to 5 with a predetermined probability when the result of the variable display game is “out of” and “big hit”. It is shown. Each effect pattern is set so that, for example, a character is different or a background image is different.
The table is set so that “effect pattern 5” of the five types of effect patterns appears only in the case of “big hit”. Therefore, when this “effect pattern 5” appears, the player can know in advance that the result of the variable display game will be “big hit”. FIG. 22B shows an example of the contents of each selection pattern. In this embodiment, the effect patterns 3 to 5 are 3D effects accompanied by effects using the light guide plate.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether the 3D effect selected in step B144 is an effect using the light guide plate (front glass 14a) (step B146). Then, it is determined whether or not the effect is to use the light guide plate (step B147). If it is determined that the effect is not to use the light guide plate (No), the 3D effect setting ends. In Step B147, when it is determined that the selected 3D effect is an effect using the light guide plate (Yes), the process proceeds to Step B148 and various information is confirmed. Subsequently, an effect pattern using the light guide plate is selected by lottery (step B149).

  Specifically, the selection is performed using a light guide plate effect pattern selection table and a random number as shown in FIG. Then, the selected light guide plate effect is set (step B150), and the 3D effect setting process is terminated. In FIG. 23A, as an example, when the 3D effect selected in step B144 is the effect pattern 3, 4 or 5 from the four types of patterns a to d, each is selected with a predetermined probability. It is shown. FIG. 23B shows a specific example of the contents of each light guide plate effect pattern. Here, the effect pattern 5 is set as the effect pattern in the reach with the highest expectation. Each pattern is distinguished by, for example, the length of illumination time of the light guide plate and the difference between total light emission or partial light emission. Here, “partly emits light” means that some of the plurality of LED lamps in the light irradiation device 29 in the upper part of the glass frame are lit.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, in the present embodiment, when the production pattern 5 is selected, the pattern d is always selected as the light guide plate production pattern. Further, even when the effect pattern 4 is selected, the pattern d is selected as the light guide plate effect pattern with a probability of 10%. Therefore, when this “effect pattern 5” is selected, the player can enjoy the highly anticipated pattern d as the light guide plate effect pattern. In addition, when “effect pattern 4” is selected, the light guide plate effect of pattern d is executed with a probability of 10%, so that this effect can be enjoyed and the light guide plate effect of pattern d is executed. However, since there are cases where it is out of the way, it is possible to give the player a feeling of excitement.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, an example of effect display using a 3D image on the display device 41 and a specific example of effect display performed on the light guide plate in cooperation with the 3D effect will be described.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, when reach occurs in the variable display game as shown in FIG. 24A, and an effect pattern with a 3D effect is selected in step B144 shown in FIG. Then, the 3D character 3DC is displayed on the screen of the display device 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 25C, a moving image in which the character 3DC moves forward and hits or hits the glass is displayed on the display device 41.

Thereafter, the LED of the light irradiating device 29 in the glass frame 14 is caused to emit light, and the pattern formed on the light guide plate in the light guide plate (front glass 14a) in front of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Shine. In this embodiment, the light guide plate (front glass 14a) is formed with patterns (G1, G2) such as “Kamikari”. Therefore, the image can be displayed as if the glass has cracked, and a high impact display that is not available in the display device of the conventional gaming machine can be realized in cooperation with the 3D image display.

FIG. 26 shows an example of the control timing when the 3D image display on the display device 41 as described above and the display on the light guide plate are linked to produce an effect. Among these, (A) is a case where only 3D image display is performed, and (B) is a case where 3D image display and display on the light guide plate are linked.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26B, when a reach occurs at timing t1 and a predetermined time T1 elapses, 3D image display is started (timing t2). Then, when the predetermined time T2 further elapses, display by the light guide plate is started (timing t3). Thereafter, the 3D image display and the display on the light guide plate are finished at the same time, and an effect that the reach is developed is executed.

  By performing the effects as described above, the player's expectation with respect to the result of the variable display game is enhanced, and an effect with an unprecedented impact is performed, so that the interest of the game is improved. In the embodiment, an effect by 3D image display by the display device 41 or an effect by combining 3D image display and display by the light guide plate is performed, but an effect by only display by the light guide plate is performed. May be.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, a vibrator (vibration device) 46 is provided below the base plate 15b (see FIG. 3) constituting the front frame 15, and cooperates with display by the display device 41 and the light guide plate. It is possible to enhance the production effect by operating. Note that FIG. 27B is an enlarged view of a portion surrounded by a dashed-dotted line B in FIG. Since the vibrator 46 can be a known one such as that used in a mobile phone, a description of a specific example will be omitted.

The position where the vibrator 46 is provided is not limited to the base plate 15b, and may be inside the upper plate 21, the lower plate 23, the operation button 25, or the like. Moreover, you may comprise so that the vibration transmission member which transmits a vibration between the vibrator 46 and the front glass 14a hold | maintained at the glass frame 14 may be provided, and the front glass 14a may be vibrated. In this case, it is desirable that the vibrator 46 is fixed to the base plate 15b via an elastic pad serving as a cushioning material so that vibration is not transmitted to the base plate 15b.
Further, when the vibrator 46 is provided on the base plate 15b, the vibration is transmitted to the glass frame 14, and the rear glass 14b facing the game area 32 is prevented from vibrating and affecting the game ball flowing down the game area 32. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28B, a vibration absorbing member 47 such as rubber is interposed between the front glass 14a held on the glass frame 14 and the rear glass 14b. You may comprise as follows. In this case, it is desirable to arrange the vibration absorbing member 47 at a position where it cannot be seen from the front of the gaming machine, such as the peripheral edge of the glass.

In addition, when there is a winning device arranged on the front surface of the game board 30 such as the normal start gate 34, a vibration absorbing member 47 may be interposed in the vicinity of the winning device. Even in the case where it is provided at a position that can be seen from the front, the vibration absorbing member 47 is disposed at a position that is out of the position where the state of the winning of the hit ball at the winning opening is not visible and overlaps the winning device. You may do it. If the position overlaps with the winning device, it is possible to make the vibration absorbing member 47 inconspicuous by applying the same color and pattern as the winning device, and to make it impossible to see the state of winning the winning ball at the winning opening. It can be avoided.

Next, an example of effect display using a 3D image on the display device 41 and a specific example of effect display performed on the light guide plate in cooperation with the 3D effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is an alternative to FIG. 25 in the first embodiment, and the effect of FIG. 24 is performed before the effect of FIG. 29 is performed.
That is, in this embodiment, when a reach occurs in the variable display game as shown in FIG. 24A and an effect pattern with a 3D effect is selected, as shown in FIG. The 3D character 3DC is displayed on the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), a moving image in which the character 3DC moves forward and hits or hits the glass is displayed on the display device 41. In addition, in this embodiment, the vibrator 46 is vibrated lightly. Thereby, the vibration of the vibrator 46 is transmitted to the front glass 14a to vibrate the glass. At this time, a display for notifying the player that the glass is vibrating may be performed.

  Thereafter, the LED of the light irradiation device 29 of the glass frame 14 is caused to emit light, and the pattern formed on the light guide plate in the light guide plate (front glass 14a) in front of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Shine. At the same time, the vibration of the vibrator 46 is increased. Then, since the pattern (G1, G2) like “Kinari” is formed on the light guide plate, it is possible to display an image as if the glass has cracked. Further, since the surface pattern is also shaken by the vibration of the front glass 14a, the player can recognize that the glass 14a is vibrating, and can realize a more realistic 3D display effect. .

  In recent years, in order to detect fraud by a player, a gaming machine provided with a vibration sensor is provided. However, in a gaming machine equipped with such a vibration sensor, the vibration sensor erroneously vibrates by the vibrator 46. A sensor that can distinguish between two vibrations is attached so that it is not detected as a vibration due to fraud or abnormality, or the detection signal from the vibration sensor while the vibrator 46 is vibrating is controlled so that it is not determined to be illegal or abnormal. Create a program for the device.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of timing when the vibrator 46 performs an effect in which vibration is applied to an effect produced in cooperation with 3D image display on the display device 41 as described above or display on the light guide plate. Among these, when (A) performs an effect in which the vibrator 46 applies vibration to the 3D image display, (B) links the display on the light guide plate to the 3D image display, and further, the vibrator 46 performs an effect in which vibration is applied. Is the case.

In the control of FIG. 30A, when a reach occurs at timing t1 and a predetermined time T1 elapses, 3D image display is started and the vibrator 46 is vibrated weakly (timing t2).
On the other hand, in the control of FIG. 30B, when a reach occurs at timing t1 and a predetermined time T1 elapses, 3D image display is started and the vibrator 46 is vibrated weakly (timing t2). Then, when the predetermined time T2 further elapses, display by the light guide plate is started and the vibrator 46 is vibrated strongly (timing t3). Thereafter, the 3D image display and the display on the light guide plate are finished at the same time, and an effect that the reach is developed is executed.

From the above description, in the above-described embodiment, the transparent member holding frame that holds the transparent member disposed in front of the game board, and the stereoscopic image that is visible through the transparent member and that is an effect display related to the progress of the game. A display device capable of displaying the effect, an effect device for assisting effect display by the display device,
In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means for controlling the display device and the effect device,
The effect device includes a vibration device that is provided on the transparent member holding frame and vibrates the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame, and the effect control unit projects the stereoscopic image to the transparent member side on the display device. It is understood that the invention includes the invention in which the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrated by the vibration device in connection with displaying the stereoscopic image on the display device.

  According to this invention, when a stereoscopic moving image is displayed, the transparent member holding frame vibrates in association with the operation of the stereoscopic moving image. It can be realized as a direct experience that can appeal to the tactile sense as well as the visual sense of the person. In particular, since the stereoscopic moving image is displayed so as to pop out on the transparent member (holding frame) side, it is easy to have a relationship between the content of the stereoscopic moving image and the vibration of the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame, For example, by causing a display in which a stereoscopic moving image touches or hits a transparent member and generating vibration in accordance with the display, it is possible to increase the impact on the player and enhance the interest of the game.

FIG. 31 shows a modification of the second embodiment.
In this modification, when the vibrator 46 is vibrated, a notification means is provided for notifying the player that the vibrator 46 is vibrating. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, a swing device 48 is provided at the lower left corner of a base plate 15b (see FIG. 3) constituting the front frame 15, and a front panel is attached to the tip of a vibration rod 48a of the swing device 48. A decorative member 15d constituting a part of 15a is combined. The decorative member 15d is formed as an independent part. In this modified example, when the vibrator 46 that applies vibration to the front frame 15 is vibrated, the swing device 48 is controlled to operate.

  Thus, when the swing device 48 is operated, the decorative member 15d swings and the player can visually recognize the vibration state. Instead of providing an independent decorative member 15d, a part of the front decoration panel 15a is made transparent or semi-transparent corresponding to the position where the swing device 48 is provided, and an LED is attached to the tip of the vibration rod 48a of the swing device 48. You may comprise so that a player can recognize a vibration state visually by attaching a lamp | ramp and swinging an LED lamp. Further, in FIG. 31, instead of providing the swing device 48, a vibration transmission member for transmitting vibration from the vibration device 46 in FIG. 27B to the decorative member 15d in FIG. 31 may be provided.

From the above description, in the above embodiment, the effect control means includes an informing means for notifying a player that the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrating by the vibration device. It is understood that it is included.
And according to this invention, since the player is notified that the vibration is generated in the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame, the vibration is generated in relation to the display content by the stereoscopic moving image. An effect that the player can easily recognize can be executed, and the player's curiosity can be induced such as touching the transparent member holding frame in order to experience vibrations, so that the effect can be enjoyed physically.

Further, in the above embodiment, the rendering device includes a front display device that is disposed to overlap the front surface of the display device and has a transparent display portion in a normal state, and the front display device displays the display through the display portion. An effect display on the device is configured to be visible, an image assisting the effect display on the display device is displayed on the display unit, and the effect control means displays a stereoscopic moving image as the stereoscopic image on the display device. In relation to this, an invention in which an image assisting the effect display is displayed on the front display device is included.
According to this invention, since the front display device is disposed on the front side of the display device, when displaying a stereoscopic image by the display device, the display image and display on the front display device are displayed from the front of the gaming machine. It is possible to visually recognize the three-dimensional moving images on the devices in an overlapping state, and according to the combination of the displays by the respective devices, a novel display that is not conventional is executed, thereby increasing the impact of the display and enhancing the interest of the game. it can.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the effect control means causes the display device to display a stereoscopic moving image, vibrates the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame by the vibration device, and then causes the front display device to perform the operation. An invention capable of controlling execution of the first effect mode in which an image for assisting effect display is displayed is included.
And according to this invention, since the three-dimensional moving image by the display device, the vibration by the vibration device, and the display by the front display device are performed in a series of flows, an unprecedented bodily effect is realized, The impact on the player can be increased and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In particular, since an image for assisting the effect display is displayed after the display of the three-dimensional moving image and the execution of vibration, the image displayed by the display device moves from the back to the front and cooperates with the display image by the front display device. By executing such an effect, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the progress (story) of the effect content.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control means causes the display device to display an effect due to a three-dimensional moving image, and does not display the vibration due to the vibration device and the image due to the front display device, It is possible to display an effect by a stereoscopic moving image on the display device, and to control the execution of a third effect mode in which the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrated by the vibration device and no image is displayed by the front display device. Such an invention is included.
And according to this invention, the 2nd production mode in which a 3D moving picture is displayed, the 3rd production mode in which a 3D moving picture is displayed and a transparent member or a transparent member holding frame vibrates, and a 3D moving picture are displayed and are transparent Since there is a first effect mode in which an image for assisting effect display is displayed on the front display device after the member or the transparent member holding frame vibrates, the player can enjoy with expectation how far the effect will progress.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area provided in the game board, a variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game for variable display of identification information on the display device, Special game state control means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result, and the effect control means derives the special result. In connection with being done, it turns out that the invention made to select either the said 1st production | presentation aspect, the said 2nd production | presentation aspect, or the said 3rd production | presentation aspect is contained.
According to this invention, there is a relation between the occurrence of the big hit and the selection of the production mode, and when each production mode is derived, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for different big hits.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the third embodiment, a so-called pre-reading effect is combined with a 3D image display and a light guide plate display.
FIG. 32 shows an example of the procedure of the special figure hold information determination process executed in the game control device 100 when realizing the prefetch effect. This special figure hold information determination process is a process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and is shown in FIG. This is executed in the start port switch monitoring process in step A1 of the game process.

In the special figure hold information determination process, as shown in FIG. 32, first, based on the jackpot random value acquired according to the generated start input, whether or not the variable display game executed by the start winning is a big hit. The process (step A231) which determines is performed. If the determination result is a big hit (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A233 to check the big hit symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. A table is set (step A233). Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number is checked and the corresponding jackpot information table is acquired and set (step A234).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination result in step A232 is not a big hit (step A232; No), the process proceeds to step A235 to set a deviation information table.
Then, the process proceeds to step A236, where symbol information is acquired from the information table set in step A234 or step A235, and saved in the symbol information area in the working RAM. Subsequently, the start opening start opening winning effect symbol command (see FIG. 33) is acquired from the information table set in step A234 or step A235, and saved in the winning effect symbol command area in the working RAM (step A237).

  Next, after preparing the start opening prize flag of the start opening switch to be monitored out of the start opening 1 switch 36a and the start opening 2 switch 37a (step A238), the start opening winning effect symbol command setting of the start opening switch to be monitored is set. A table is prepared (step A239). Thereafter, special figure information setting processing (step A240) for setting the special figure information set for the monitoring target start port is performed, and the latter half fluctuation pattern for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game. After performing the setting process (step A241), the variation pattern setting process (step A242) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed.

  Subsequently, a start opening prize effect command (MODE) and a start opening prize effect command (ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern are prepared (steps A243 and A244). This is because the start opening prize production command is composed of two parts “MODE” and “ACTION”. Thereafter, command setting processing (step A245) for transmitting the prepared command to the effect control device is performed, and then the start opening prize effect symbol command (MODE and ACTION) is loaded from the prize effect symbol command area saved in step A237. (Step A246), a command setting process for transmitting the prepared command (step A247) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

That is, the start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A243 and A244, and the starting opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A246, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. The effect control device 300 can be notified before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and in particular, the design of the start memory (special figure hold) displayed on the display device 41 is changed. For example, the result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a prior result determination unit.

  FIG. 33 shows an example of a start opening prize winning design command and a start opening winning effect command used in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 33, in this embodiment, three types of start opening winning effect design commands and 8 types of starting opening winning effect commands are prepared. Among these, the start opening prize effect command 4 and the starting opening prize effect command 8 are the big hit special reach (SP3) with the effect combining the 3D image display and the display by the light guide plate.

Next, prefetch command reception processing executed by the effect control device 300 in relation to the prefetch effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This prefetch command reception process is executed in step B79 in the first scene control process of FIG.
In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is confirmed whether there is a start memory waiting for reception of a prior determination command (start port winning effect command and start port winning effect symbol command) (step B781). If it is determined that there is no corresponding start-up memory (step B782; No), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated without doing anything. If it is determined that there is a corresponding start memory (step B782; Yes), it is determined in the next step B783 whether or not a prior determination command has been received from the game control apparatus 100.

If it is determined that the prior determination command has not been received (step B783; No), the process skips the prefetch command reception process. If it is determined that the prior determination command has been received (step B782; Yes), the content of the received prior determination command is saved in the corresponding start storage area in the next step B784.
Next, the symbol information of the start memory, that is, the information for specifying the symbol of the start memory displayed on the display device 41 is acquired from the received start opening winning effect symbol command (step B785). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the start memory is “disconnected” (step B786). Then, when it is determined as “disconnected” (step B786; Yes), the process proceeds to step B787, and it is determined whether or not the power transmission is being supported (time saving state).
Here, when it is determined that the power transmission support is in progress (step B787; Yes), in step B789, the pre-effect distribution table 3 is set and it is determined that the power transmission support mode is not in effect (step B787; No). In step B790, the pre-effect distribution table 1 is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B786 that it is not “displacement” (step B786; No), the process proceeds to step B788, and it is determined whether or not the power transmission support mode is in effect. Here, when it is determined that the power transmission support mode is in effect (step B788; Yes), in step B791, the pre-effect distribution table 4 is set and it is determined that the power transmission support mode is not in effect (step B790; No). In step B792, the pre-stage production distribution table 2 is set.
When any one of the pre-effect distribution tables 1 to 4 is set, the system set in steps B789 to B792 is acquired in step B293 after acquiring the start memory reach system information from the received start opening winning effect command. And from the system information of the reach acquired in step B793, a “preliminary effect mode” is selected using a random number (step B794). Thereafter, the “preliminary effect mode” selected in step B794 is set (step B795) as the hold display of the start-up memory to be prefetched, and the prefetch command reception process is terminated.

FIGS. 35A and 35B show specific examples of the sorting tables 1 and 2 set in step B789 and step B792 of FIG. Although not shown, the distribution tables 3 and 4 include information for executing various pre-reading effects (no effects by the light guide plate) corresponding to the normal power support (= time saving state).
35A is a table used when the variation display game corresponding to the pre-reading target start memory is “out of”, and FIG. 35B is a table showing the variation display game corresponding to the pre-reading start memory being “big hit”. "Is a table used in the case of". " FIG. 35C shows specific types and definitions of “preliminary effects” in the tables (A) and (B).

From FIG. 35, the hold (start-up memory) display “3D2” displayed on the display device 41 is accompanied by the display of the light guide plate and is a pre-effect (pre-read effect) with a high expectation of jackpot. It is understood that the hold display 3D2 appears with a probability of 2% in the reach SP3, and the hold display 3D2 appears with a probability of 10% in the special hit SP3 of “win”. The 3D effect in the first embodiment may also be executed using a distribution table based on reach system information as shown in FIGS. 35 (A) and 35 (B).

Next, a specific example of the effect display performed on the light guide plate in cooperation with the effect of the 3D image on the display device 41 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
That is, in this embodiment, when a pre-effect mode with a 3D effect is selected, a 3D image character 3DC is displayed on the screen of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Is displayed as a 3D image (3DSM). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (g), the display device 41 displays a moving image in which the character 3DC moves forward and hits the hold display 3DSM that imitates an “egg”.

  In the present embodiment, the steps up to this point are executed when the “preliminary effect mode 3D1” shown in the tables of FIGS. 35A and 35B is selected. On the other hand, when the “preliminary effect mode 3D2” is selected, the LED of the light irradiation device 29 on the upper part of the glass frame 14 is caused to emit light, thereby leading the front of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. In the light plate (front glass 14a), the pattern G3 formed on the light guide plate is illuminated. In this embodiment, since a pattern such as “broken shell” is formed as the pattern G3 of the light guide plate, by changing the color of the 3D image 3DSM of the hold display at the same time as the display of G3, the salmon and eggs It is possible to display an image as if the contents had broken out.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the symbol SM1 stored in the start-up memory (holding) of the display device 41 is erased in the middle of the variable display game. As a result, when the start-up memory is displayed on the light guide plate, a high-interesting look-ahead effect is realized, in which the expectation of the result of the variable display game is high, with an unprecedented impact effect by the 3D display effect. can do. Further, the hold display on the display device 41 may be turned off, and instead the hold display may be displayed on the light guide plate (front glass 14a). Thereby, it is possible to make it appear as if the hold display has moved from the screen of the display device 41 to the light guide plate.

FIG. 37A shows the timing when “preliminary effect mode 3D1” by 3D display of the display device 41 not accompanied by display by the light guide plate is selected, and FIG. 37B shows the display by the light guide plate. The timing when the “preliminary effect mode 3D2” by the 3D display of the display device 41 not accompanied is selected is shown. Note that the “starting memory number” in FIG. 37 is the holding number displayed on the screen of the display device 41, and the actual starting memory number is subtracted at the timing t1 when the variable display game is started.
In FIG. 37A showing “preliminary presentation mode 3D1”, the 3D presentation ends at timing t2 when the start memory is consumed, whereas in FIG. 37B showing “preliminary presentation mode 3D2”, the start memory is stored. Is digested and the light irradiation device is turned on at a timing t2 when the 3D effect ends, and display by the light guide plate is performed. Note that, as indicated by a broken line, the 3D effect may be extended until the timing t3 when the display by the light guide plate ends.

From the above description, in the above embodiment, a predetermined random number is extracted based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning area, and the random number is used as starting storage information that becomes the right to execute the variable display game. Starting variable storage game based on the start memory information to determine whether the start prize storage means stored in the memory and the start memory information stored in the start prize storage means generate the special gaming state. A start memory stored in the start winning memory means in the display device based on a determination result of the advance result determination means. It can be seen that the present invention includes an invention in which a stereoscopic image corresponding to information is displayed and an image related to the stereoscopic image displayed on the display device is displayed on the front display device.
According to this invention, an image corresponding to the start storage information is displayed in a three-dimensional manner as a so-called pre-read display of the start storage, and an image related to the start storage image is displayed on the front display device. A novel look-ahead notice is realized.
In particular, the three-dimensional start-up memory image of the display device and the related image of the front display device can be viewed in an overlapped manner, and an unprecedented novel display can be performed according to the combination of display images by each display device. It is possible to increase the impact of the display of the start memory, and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control means determines that the predetermined start memory information stored in the start winning memory means causes the special gaming state to be generated by the prior result determination means. In such a case, the display device may display a stereoscopic image corresponding to the predetermined start-up storage information, and then display an image corresponding to the stereoscopic image on the front display device.
According to this invention, when it is determined that a special gaming state (big hit) occurs in the pre-reading of the start memory, the start memory image is displayed on the front display device after the three-dimensional start memory image is displayed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to enjoy a novel effect of shifting from a state in which the three-dimensional start-up storage image and the front display device image overlap to a state in which the start storage image is displayed on the front display device. Then, when the display position of the start memory image shifts forward, a special game state (big hit) is announced, and this effect increases the impact of the start memory display, and the start memory image display position shifts. It can increase the player's expectation for playing and increase the interest of the game.

(Modification)
Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In any of the above-described embodiments, an effect in which 3D display and display by a light guide plate are linked as an effect pattern selected based on a random number during the reach effect, whereas the first modification is In the variable display game, the player operates the effect button 25a so that an effect in which 3D display and display by the light guide plate are linked in accordance with the degree of operation.

  FIG. 38 shows a first modification. In this modified example, in a reviving effect at the time of so-called detachment, an effect in which 3D display and display by a light guide plate are linked appears. Specifically, when the change display game is stopped due to a loss of reach, a message (mission) that prompts the player to strike the effect button 25a continuously is displayed and re-change is started. When the player hits the effect button 25a repeatedly as shown in FIG. 38 (a) according to the displayed mission, as shown in FIG. 38 (b) according to the number of consecutive hits, the display device When a character of a 3D image is displayed on 41 and further hits and reaches a predetermined number, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), an effect of causing a display (crack) by the light guide plate (front glass 14a) to appear is performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the winning symbol is displayed and stopped. FIG. 40 (A) shows the control timing when the effect button 25a is repeatedly hit based on the mission.
According to the effects as described above, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect that links the display (cracking) by the light guide plate and the image of the physical force of repeated striking of the effect buttons. When the effect button is repeatedly hit, the character of the 3D image is displayed backward on the display device 41 and the character swings the arm so that the character swings the arm by repeatedly hitting the effect button. You may make it perform the production which gives the impression as if it is.

FIG. 39 shows a second modification. In this modified example, the display by the light guide plate (front glass 14a) appears as a penalty when the player performs an undesirable action, not as an effect in the variable display game. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), when the player repeatedly strikes the effect button 25a after confirming the disconnection, a display (crack) by the light guide plate (front glass 14a) appears. Let FIG. 40B shows the control timing in the case where there is such excessive hitting.

  Further, in the gaming machine provided with the vibration sensor, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), when the player hits the front frame repeatedly and the vibration sensor detects the vibration caused by the repeated hitting, the light guide plate (front glass 14a) An indication (crack) may be caused to appear. Further, even if the variable display game is started thereafter, the display on the light guide plate is continued for a predetermined time, so that the effect on the display device 41 becomes difficult to see as shown in FIG. Thereby, it can be made to notice that the act which the player performed was an inappropriate act.

Therefore, the modification includes an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a detection means that detects that the operation means has been operated, and the effect control means includes the detection means within a predetermined time. It can be seen that the invention includes an invention in which a predetermined image is displayed on the front display device when it is detected that the operation means has been operated a specific number of times.
And according to this invention, when the player operates the operation means, the progress of the production contents changes, so that the player can be encouraged to participate in the game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, when the player operates the operation means excessively, an image related to the operation means is displayed on the front display device, so that the player can be aware that the operation was inappropriate. .

  FIG. 41 shows a third modification. In this modified example, the 3D image displayed on the display device 41 is seen in front of the light guide plate (front glass 14a), and the rear view of the 3D character image displayed on the display device 41 is displayed on the light guide plate. Give the image as if it was reflected in the mirror. A plurality of patterns are provided behind the character displayed on the light guide plate, and the pattern to be displayed and the reliability are displayed in association with each other. Thereby, it is possible to realize a more innovative production. The display of the light guide plate can be switched by changing the color of light emitted by the light irradiation device 29 or changing the direction of irradiation.

  Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the light irradiation device 29 is provided above the front glass 14a as the light guide plate. However, the light irradiation device 29 is not on the front glass 14a, but on the side or below, diagonally or above and side. A light irradiation device may be provided at more than one place. And in that case, the display contents can be changed by providing multiple types of grooves as anisotropic reflection means, one that reflects light from above and one that reflects light from the side, and changing the light irradiation device to turn on You may comprise so that can be switched.

Further, in the above embodiment, a special figure display 51 and 52 for executing the original fluctuation display game is provided separately from the display apparatus 41 so that the display apparatus 41 displays the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. As described above, the display device 41 may be configured to execute the original variable display game without providing the special figure indicators 51 and 52.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is a gaming machine such as an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and a slot machine. It is also applicable to.

10 gaming machine 14 cover glass (transparent member, front display device, production device)
15 Glass frame (transparent member holding frame)
25a Production button (operating means)
25b Select button (operation means)
29 Light irradiation device (front display device, rendering device)
30 game board 32 game area 36 special figure 1 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 display device 46 vibration device (production device)
48 Oscillator (notification means)
100 Game control device (variable display game execution means, special game state control means, prior result determination means)
110 CPU part 111A Game microcomputer 111B ROM
111C RAM (start winning storage means)
300 Production control device (production control means)

Claims (11)

A transparent member holding frame that holds a transparent member disposed in front of the game board, a display device that is visible through the transparent member, and that can display a stereoscopic image as an effect display related to the progress of the game, and the display device In a gaming machine provided with an effect device that assists effect display by, and an effect control means for controlling the display device and the effect device,
The rendering device includes a vibration device that is provided on the transparent member holding frame and vibrates the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame.
The production control means includes
The display device displays the stereoscopic image so as to jump out to the transparent member side,
A gaming machine, wherein the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrated by the vibration device in association with displaying the stereoscopic image on the display device.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means includes notifying means for notifying a player that the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrating by the vibration device. The rendering device includes a front display device that is disposed so as to overlap the front surface of the display device and has a transparent display portion in a normal state,
The front display device is
The effect display on the display device is configured to be visible through the display unit,
An image for assisting the effect display in the display device is displayed on the display unit,
The said effect control means displays the image which assists the said effect display on the said front display apparatus in connection with displaying the three-dimensional moving image as the said three-dimensional image on the said display apparatus. The gaming machine described in 1.   The effect control means displays a stereoscopic moving image on the display device, vibrates the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame by the vibration device, and then displays an image for assisting the effect display on the front display device. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein execution control of the first effect mode is possible. The production control means includes
A second effect mode in which an effect by a stereoscopic moving image is displayed on the display device, and vibration by the vibration device and an image by the front display device are not displayed;
A third effect mode in which an effect by a stereoscopic moving image is displayed on the display device, the transparent member or the transparent member holding frame is vibrated by the vibration device, and an image by the front display device is not displayed.
The game machine according to claim 4, wherein execution control is possible. Fluctuation display game execution means for executing a variable display game for variably displaying identification information on the display device based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area provided on the game board;
Special game state control means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result determined in advance,
The said effect control means selects either the said 1st effect aspect, the said 2nd effect aspect, or the said 3rd effect aspect in connection with the said special result being derived | led-out. The gaming machine described in 1. Starting winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning area, and storing the random number as a starting storage information as an execution right of the variable display game up to a predetermined number;
Prior result determination means for determining whether or not the start memory information stored in the start winning storage means is to generate the special gaming state before the variable display game based on the start memory information is executed. And comprising
The production control means includes
Based on the determination result of the prior result determination means, the display device displays a stereoscopic image corresponding to the start storage information stored in the start winning storage means,
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein an image related to the stereoscopic image displayed on the display device is displayed on the front display device.   The display control unit is configured to display the display device when the prior result determination unit determines that the predetermined start storage information stored in the start winning storage unit is to generate the special gaming state. The game machine according to claim 7, wherein a stereoscopic image corresponding to the predetermined start-up storage information is displayed, and then an image corresponding to the stereoscopic image is displayed on the front display device. An operating means operable by the player, and a detecting means for detecting that the operating means is operated,
9. The presentation control means, when the detection means detects that the operation means has been operated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time, causes the front display device to display a predetermined image. The gaming machine described in 1.   The front display device functions as the display unit, and includes a transparent light guide plate on which an anisotropic reflection pattern representing an image is formed on a surface, and a light source that emits light from a predetermined direction to the light guide plate. The game machine according to any one of claims 3 to 9, further comprising: causing the light source to emit light so that the image is displayed. The front display device is provided on the transparent member holding frame,
The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the light guide plate is a part of the transparent member held by the transparent member holding frame.

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