JP2015139569A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enhances interest of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine provided with control means which plays a variable display game on the basis game balls' entry in a start winning area and can generate a special game state when a result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the control means is provided with: start storage means which can store entry of game balls into the start winning area as start storage in order of entry with a prescribed number as an upper limit; read-ahead determination means which makes prior determination of a result of the variable display game on the basis of entry of the game balls into the start winning area before execution of the variable display game; and performance execution means which executes performance based on a determination result by the read-ahead determination means. The performance execution means can add or subtract a prescribed point in the variable display game executed before a variable display game for which the performance is to be executed, and can execute prescribed performance in the variable display game in accordance with a total point before the variable display game for which the performance is to be executed is started.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of storing start memory up to a predetermined number.

  Conventionally, a variable display game is executed by the occurrence of a start memory, and if the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result (big hit), a special game (big hit game) is generated and a game value is given to the player A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine) is known.

  Such a gaming machine can store a predetermined number as the upper limit when further starting memory is generated during execution of the variable display game.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that performs a pre-reading notice display relating to the stored start memory in the start memory display when the start memory is generated exceeding the upper limit.

JP 2011-234850 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room to further enhance the interest of the game in the production related to the start memory.

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

  The present invention executes a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area of the game area, and includes a control means capable of generating a special game state when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the machine, the control means is based on start storage means capable of storing a game ball winning in the start winning area as a start memory and storing in order of winning up to a predetermined number, and based on the winning of game balls in the start winning area Pre-reading determination means for predetermining the result of the variable display game before execution of the variable display game; and effect execution means for executing an effect based on the determination result by the prefetch determination means; A variable display game in which predetermined points can be added or subtracted in the variable display game executed before the variable display game to be executed, and the execution target of the effect Corresponding to the summing point to the start, characterized in that in the variable display game is capable of executing predetermined effect.

  Here, the predetermined effect refers to an effect that appears in front of the display screen 31 by the movable accessory 270 in the present embodiment.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the game board in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an effect control apparatus. It is a front view of a ball sorter. It is a disassembled perspective view of a ball distribution device. It is a reverse view of the cover member of a ball sorter. It is a front view of the attachment base member of a ball sorter. It is an enlarged view of the area | region A in above-mentioned FIG. It is a front perspective view of the distribution member of a ball distribution device. It is a back surface perspective view of the distribution member of a ball distribution device. It is a front view of the attachment base member which removed the distribution member and the guidance member. It is an example of another pattern of the cover member of a ball distribution device. It is a figure explaining the structure of the sorting member provided with the inclination state guidance means by a magnet. It is a figure explaining the structure of the sorting member provided with the inclination state guidance means by a magnet. It is a figure explaining the structure of the distribution member provided with the inclination state guidance means by a lock mechanism. It is a figure explaining the special mode transition effect of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special mode change process of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the patrol lamp effect of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the patrol lamp rotation process of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the special mode transition effect with the prefetch display of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch display process of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the special mode transition effect accompanying the probability state alerting | reporting of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the probability state alerting | reporting process of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the modification 1 of the special mode transition effect of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the modification 2 of the special mode transition effect of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special mode change process of the modification 2 of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the special figure start memory display in the game board of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the protrusion conversion part of the direction change member of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the prefetch effect of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the launch promotion effect of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation | variation setting according to the number of pending storage of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state transition according to the number of pending storage of this embodiment. It is a front view of the light emission decoration member which comprises the shutter movable member of this embodiment. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 33 explaining the structure of the light emission decoration member of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of the shutter movable combination of this embodiment.

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

[Game board front view]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, a gaming board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board.

  Here, the gaming machine includes an opening / closing frame attached to a main body frame fixed to the island facility so as to be freely opened and closed through a hinge. The open / close frame includes a front frame in which the game board 20 having the game area 21 is replaceably disposed, and a clear member holding frame that is disposed in front of the front frame and includes a clear member that covers the front surface of the game board 20. Composed. The clear member is a transparent member such as glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, etc., and functions as a game visual recognition area that allows the game area 21 of the game board 20 to be visually recognized.

  The front frame and the clear member holding frame can be opened individually, and the game area 21 of the game board 20 can be accessed by opening only the clear member holding frame. Further, by opening the front frame in a state where the clear member holding frame is not opened, it is possible to access the game control device 100 (see FIG. 2) and the like disposed on the back side of the game board 20.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 20 is provided with a guide rail 21a as a partition member on the surface of a rectangular game board body made of plywood, plastic, or the like, thereby forming a substantially circular game area 21. doing. Then, the game ball is launched into the game area 21 of the game board 20 by the player turning the launch handle disposed in the lower right portion of the front frame. The launching speed of the game ball is set so as to increase as the turning operation amount of the launching handle increases. The game area 21 is provided with a wind turbine 22a, an obstruction nail 22b, and a projecting conversion portion 22c projecting from the front of the game board 20 as direction changing members 22, and the game balls that have been fired are changed in direction. The game area 21 flows down while changing the rolling direction by the member 22.

  A center case 23 that forms a window portion serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 21. Behind the window formed in the center case 23, a display device 30 is arranged as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is variablely displayed (variably displayed). The display device 30 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 20 through the window portion of the center case 23. The display device 30 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  An area (display area) 31 in which an image of the display screen can be displayed is provided with a plurality of variable display areas, and identification information (special symbols) and characters that produce a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. The In addition, the display area (display screen) 31 displays an image based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display, a fanfare display, an ending display, etc.).

  The game area 21 on the right side of the center case 23 is provided with a normal figure start gate 24 that establishes a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game start condition when a game ball passes. A gate switch (SW) 24a (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 24 is provided inside the general diagram start gate 24. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 21 passes through the normal start gate 24, the normal variation display game is executed.

  Further, two general winning ports 25 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 23. Further, one general winning opening 25 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 23. The winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 25 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 25a to 25n (see FIG. 2) provided in the general winning opening 25.

  The game area 21 below the center case 23 is provided with an inflow port 26 through which game balls can flow, and a ball distribution device 200 that distributes the game balls flowing into the inside through the inflow port 26 to the left and right. The ball sorting apparatus 200 includes a first start winning hole 261 that can give start conditions for a first special symbol (special drawing 1) variable display game based on a winning game ball, and a second special symbol (based on a winning game ball). Special Figure 2) It has a second start winning hole 262 to which a start condition for the variable display game can be given. Note that the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 26 may flow out to the outside (the game area 21) without winning in either the first start winning hole 261 or the second starting winning hole 262. Details of the ball sorting apparatus 200 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, the game area 21 at the lower right of the center case 23 and at the upper right of the ball sorting apparatus 200 can be given a start condition for the second special symbol (special figure 2) variable display game based on the winning of the game ball. A second start winning opening 27 is provided. The second start winning opening 27 is provided with a movable member (ordinary electric accessory) 27a that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is likely to flow into the winning opening and a state in which it is difficult to flow in. The movable member 27a of the second start winning port 27 always holds a state where it is difficult for a game ball to win the second start winning port 27 or a state where it is difficult to win (a disadvantageous state for the player). Then, when the result of the normal map change display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the mode of the movable member 27a is converted by the general electric solenoid 27b (see FIG. 2) as the driving device, and the second start winning prize is obtained. It is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, an easy winning state) in which a game ball easily flows into the mouth 27.

  The movable member 27a is controlled by a game control device 100 (see FIG. 2) described later. The game control device 100 generates a specific game state (electric support state, short time state) by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy winning state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy winning state.

  Note that the gaming state when the variable display game is executed includes a normal gaming state (normal state) and a special gaming state. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special game state is, for example, a state (probability change state) or a big hit state (special change state) with a high probability of occurrence of a special result (big hit) in the above-described specific game state (general power support state or short-time state) Gaming state).

  Further, below the second start winning opening 27 in the game area 21, an attacker-type opening / closing door (which can be opened laterally by rotating to the center case 23 by a large winning opening solenoid 28 b (see FIG. 2)). A special variable winning device 28 having a special winning opening having a special electric accessory 28a is provided. The special variation winning device 28 converts from a state in which the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, special game state) according to the result of the special figure display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch 28d (see FIG. 2) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  A stage portion 23 a is provided below the window portion of the center case 23. The center case 23 is provided with an inflow port 23d that opens toward the game area 21 so that a game ball flowing down the game area 21 on the left side of the center case 23 can be received, and a warp passage (not shown) is disposed therein. Is done. Then, the game ball that has passed through the warp passage is discharged to the stage portion 23a. Since the stage portion 23a of the center case 23 is disposed above the inlet 26 of the ball sorting apparatus 200, the game ball that has rolled on the stage portion 23a is configured to easily flow down to the inlet 26. . In addition, a wall 23b for preventing a game ball from dropping is provided behind the stage 23a, and a display 23c including an LED lamp for production is provided on the wall 23b. The display unit 23c is controlled by the effect control device 150 (see FIG. 3) as one of the panel decoration devices 170 (see FIG. 3).

  In addition, a movable accessory 270 (see FIG. 29) and a shutter movable accessory 280 (see FIG. 35) that can appear in front of the display screen 31 from the window of the center case 23 during operation are arranged on the back surface of the game board 20. It is installed. These movable accessories are configured as a board effect device 172 (see FIG. 3) and controlled by an effect control device 150 (see FIG. 3).

  When a game ball wins a large winning opening of the general winning opening 25, the first starting winning hole 261, the second starting winning hole 262, the second starting winning hole 27, and the special variable winning apparatus 28, the payout control device 410 (FIG. 2). (See) pays out to the player a number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening. Also, below the ball sorting apparatus 200, there is provided an out port 29 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 20, a special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game), a special figure winning memory number (the special figure fluctuation display game) And the special figure 1 variable display game start memory number), the usual figure variable display game normal figure display, the common figure winning memory number (general figure variable display game start memory number), the number of rounds determined rounds, etc. A collective display device 36 for displaying is provided. The collective display device 36 is controlled by the game control device 100 (see FIG. 2).

  Further, in the lower right corner portion of the center case 23, a special figure fluctuation display section of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game and special figure 2 fluctuation display game) and a special figure winning memory (special figure 1 fluctuation display). A decorative special figure display unit 35 including a memory display unit for notification is provided. The special decoration display unit 35 is one of the panel decoration devices 170 (see FIG. 3) described later, and is controlled by the effect control device 150 (see FIG. 3).

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment and the details of the fluctuation display game (common figure fluctuation display game, special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a game is played by a player turning a launch handle and launching a game ball (pachinko ball) toward the game area 21. The launched game balls flow down the game area 21 while changing the rolling direction by means of the direction changing members 22 such as the projecting change parts 22c, the obstacle nails 22b, the windmills 22a, etc. arranged in various places in the game area 21. The start gate 24, the general winning opening 25, the first starting winning hole 261, the second starting winning hole 262, the second starting winning opening 27 or the special variable winning device 28 are won or provided at the bottom of the game area 21. It flows into the out port 29 and is discharged from the game area 21. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 25, the first starting winning hole 261, the second starting winning hole 262, the second starting winning hole 27, or the special variable winning device 28, the number according to the type of the winning winning hole Are paid out to the player from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 410.

  As described above, in the general-purpose start gate 24, the gate switch 24a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the game ball that has passed through the general-purpose start gate 24 is provided. The usual start gate 24 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 21 passes through the usual figure start gate 24, it is detected by the gate switch 24a, and the usual figure variation display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning port 27 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the normal start gate 24, if the number of normal start memory is less than the upper limit, the normal start memory number is added (+1). ) And one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the general chart start memory display for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 36.

  In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a 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 fluctuation display game.

  The general-purpose variable display game is executed by a variable display unit (standard map display) provided in the collective display device 36. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and 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. The change is displayed, and after a predetermined change 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, and this may be configured to be 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 27a of the second start winning opening 27 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 27, and the number of times that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the normal signal start gate 24 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 27 is in a state where the movable member 27a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 27b (see FIG. 3). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 27 is permitted.

  A winning ball to the first starting winning hole 261 and a winning ball to the second starting winning hole 262 provided in the ball sorting apparatus 200 are respectively provided with a first start winning hole switch 261a (see FIG. 2) provided therein. It is detected by the second start winning hole switch 262a (see FIG. 2). The game balls that have won the first start winning hole 261 are detected as start winning balls for the special figure 1 variable display game, and are stored up to four, and the game balls that have won the second start winning hole 262 are special figures. It is detected as a start winning ball of a two-variable display game and is stored up to four.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a jackpot random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special chart in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 2). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The stored number of special figure start winning memory is stored in the special display display unit 35 and the storage display unit for notification of the start winning number of the collective display device 36 (special figure 1 holding display, special figure 2 holding display). In addition to being displayed, it is also displayed on the display screen 31 of the display device 30.

  The game control device 100 is configured to display a special figure indicator (variable display device, decoration special) based on winning in the first starting winning hole 261, the second starting winning hole 262, or the second starting winning port 27, or their start memory. A special figure 1 fluctuation display game or a special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed on the figure display unit 35 and the special figure 1 display or special figure 2 display of the collective display device 36.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game that displays 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 screen 31 is executed. ing.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display screen 31, 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, on the display screen 31, a decoration special figure variation display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of stored special figure winning memories is performed, and various effect displays such as the appearance of characters are performed in order to improve interest.

  Further, when a winning is made to the first starting winning hole 261, the second starting winning hole 262 or the second starting winning opening 27 at a predetermined timing (specifically, the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value. In some cases, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbol as a result of the special figure variation display game, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display screen 31 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  At this time, the special variable prize winning device 28 is in a closed state (player) in which the big prize opening does not accept the game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 28b (see FIG. 2). From an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. In other words, the special prize opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 28 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, so that a privilege that a player can acquire many game balls during this period is given. Is done.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured such that the player makes a left or right strike according to the gaming state, and the special result mode (stop symbol) at the big hit is a specific symbol or the like In this case, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state becomes the short-time state. The time reduction state is continued until a special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). During the time-short state, the gaming machine is set so that the player makes a right-hand hit.

  By the way, the gaming machine of this embodiment is digested in the order of the generated start-up memory. That is, when there is a start memory of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the order of winning. The

  In addition, the game ball is won in the first start winning hole 261, the second start winning hole 262, or the second start winning opening 27 in a state where the special figure variation display game can be started and the start memory number is 0. Then, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, a state in which the special figure variation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, a state in which the special figure variation display game or the special figure variation display game has already been performed and the special figure variation display game has not been completed, If the game ball wins the first start winning hole 261 (the second start winning hole 262 or the second start winning port 27), 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. And the state where the special figure 1 variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) can be started in the state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variable display game or the end of the special game state) Then, the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  In addition, when not distinguishing a special figure 1 fluctuation display game and a special figure 2 fluctuation display game, it is only called a special figure fluctuation display game.

[Game control device / effect control device]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 150 provided in the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game control device 100. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the effect control device 150. As shown in FIG.

  A game control device 100 shown in FIG. 2 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine. A power supply device 450, a payout control device 410, and an effect control device 150 are connected to the game control device 100. The game control device 100 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 410 and the effect control device 150 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 100 is connected to various switches and solenoids to be controlled.

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

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

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

  The proximity I / F 121 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 122. The proximity I / F 121 is connected to a first start winning hole switch 261a, a second starting winning hole switch 262a, a second start port switch 27d, a gate switch 24a, winning port switches 25a to 25n, and a count switch 28d.

  The first start winning hole switch 261a is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning hole 261. The second start winning hole switch 262a is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the second starting winning hole 262. The second start port switch 27d is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the second start winning port 27. The gate switch 24a is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 24. The winning opening switches 25 a to 25 n are switches that detect that the game ball has won the general winning opening 25.

  The detection signals of the first start winning hole switch 261a, the second start winning hole switch 262a, and the second start port switch 27d are output to the input port 122, and the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inversion circuit 112 of the CPU unit 110. Is output. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 is designed to detect a low level as an effective level.

  The count switch 28d is a switch for detecting that each game ball has won a special winning opening of the special variable winning device 28. When the winning of the game ball is detected by the count switch 28d, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is counted, and the counted number of game balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 100.

  Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 121 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 121, disconnection of lead wires in various switches based on voltage values of signals from the various switches, Short circuit, abnormal voltage value, etc. can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 121 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  In addition, since the output value (ON / OFF) of the signal input to the proximity I / F 121 is switched by attaching / detaching the connector of the switch connected to the proximity I / F 121, the proximity I / F 121 is not connected to the switch. Even so, the output is kept constant.

  In addition, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 32a and the vibration sensor switch 32b are directly input to the input port 122, and a front frame opening detection switch (SW) 4e and a clear member holding frame opening detection switch (SW) 5d are input to the input port 123. The signal from is directly input. Various signals from the payout control device 410 are also input to the input port 123.

  The magnetic sensor switch 32a detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The vibration sensor switch 32b detects the vibration of the gaming machine in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine.

  The front frame opening detection SW4e detects that the front frame is opened. The front frame opening detection SW4e is set to ON when the front frame is released from the main body frame, and is set to OFF when the front frame is closed to the main body frame.

  The clear member holding frame opening detection SW5d detects that the clear member holding frame is opened. The clear member holding frame opening detection SW5d is set to ON when the clear member holding frame is released from the front frame, and is set to OFF when the clear member holding frame is closed to the front frame.

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

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU 111a, a ROM 111b, and a RAM 111c. The gaming microcomputer 111 executes programs stored in the ROM 111b based on signals input via the input unit 120 and executes various processes such as a big win lottery. . The gaming microcomputer 111 supervises the gaming machine by transmitting control signals to the collective display device 36, the general-purpose solenoid 27b, the big prize opening solenoid 28b, the effect control device 150, and the payout control device 410 via the output unit 130. Control. The gaming microcomputer 111 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip select.

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

  The RAM 111c is a volatile storage medium and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control.

  The inverting circuit 112 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start winning hole switch 261a, the second starting winning hole switch 262a, and the second start port switch 27d) input via the proximity I / F 121. Output to the gaming microcomputer 111.

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

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

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

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

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

  The photocoupler 134 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 143, and removes noise from various input / output signals and shapes the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 134 and the inspection device 143 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 110 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 410 via the port 131a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 410, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 131a to the payout control board of the payout control device 410.

  The payout control device 410 discharges the winning ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 100, or the payout unit based on the lending request signal from the card unit (not shown). Or renting a ball. The payout control device 410 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 100 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

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

  The effect control device 150 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 131a of the output unit 130 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 131b via the buffer 132a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is a 1-bit signal indicating whether data is valid or invalid. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 132a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 132a is provided in order to secure one-way communication so that a signal cannot be transmitted from the effect control device 150 to the game control device 100. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 150 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  The signal output from the CPU unit 110 is input to the general electric solenoid 27b and the special prize opening solenoid 28b via the port 131c and the driver 133a. The special winning opening solenoid 28b rotates the opening / closing door 28a (see FIG. 1) of the special variable winning apparatus 28, and the general electric solenoid 27b operates the movable member 27a of the second starting winning opening 27 in the open state.

  As described above, the collective display device 36 is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 20, and displays the special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation figure display of the special figure fluctuation display game, the common figure and the special figure. It is composed of a display that displays the starting memory, the big hit decision round, and the like. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 36 is connected to the driver 133c via a segment line, and the driver 133c and the port 131d are connected. The cathode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 36 is connected to the driver 133b via a digit line, and the driver 133b and the port 131c are connected. An on / off drive signal from the driver 133c is input to the anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 36, and an on / off drive signal is output from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 36 to the driver 133b.

  The external information terminal 142 is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the variable display game and a special prize signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 142 via the port 131e and the driver 133d.

  The game control device 100 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 141. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of a gaming machine in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start winning hole switch 261a, the second start winning hole switch 262a, the second start opening switch 27d, the gate switch 24a, the winning opening switches 25a to 25n and the count switch 28d, Signals necessary for the trial test, such as signals output to the electric solenoid 27b and the special prize opening solenoid 28b, are input.

  The game control device 100 is connected to the power supply device 450 via a Schmitt circuit 124 provided in the input unit 120. The Schmitt circuit 124 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 124 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 450.

  The power supply device 450 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. 460, a backup power supply unit 465 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. And a control signal generation unit 480 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal.

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

  The control signal generator 480 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC17.2V to DC20.0V, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generator 480. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 123 of the input unit 120 via the Schmitt circuit 124. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 131a to 131e of the gaming microcomputer 111 and the output unit 130 via the Schmitt circuit 124. When the game control device 100 receives a power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 100 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 110 after receiving a reset signal.

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

  The effect control device 150 shown in FIG. 3 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer 151 (1st CPU) 151 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 151, similarly to the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100. Etc., a VDP (Video Display Processor) 157 for performing image processing for video display on the display device 30 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 152, various melodies, A sound source LSI 158 for reproducing sound effects and the like from the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker 8b is provided.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 154 and 155 storing programs executed by each CPU are connected to the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152, respectively, and character images and video data are stored in the VDP 157. An image ROM 156 is connected, and an audio ROM 159 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 158. The main control microcomputer 151 analyzes a command from the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, instructs the video control microcomputer 152 about the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 158 to specify the playback sound, LED, etc. Processing such as lighting, motor drive control, production time management, etc. is executed.

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

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152 and between the main control microcomputer 151 and the sound source LSI 158 in a serial manner. On the other hand, data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 151 and the VDP 157 in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 157 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 157a used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 156, and a scaler 157b for enlarging and reducing the image. And a signal conversion circuit 157c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 30 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 157 to the main control microcomputer 151 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 30 and the lighting of LEDs provided on the front frame and the game board 20. In addition, the VDP 157 notifies the video control microcomputer 152 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0-n and the video control microcomputer 152 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 157a. A wait signal WAIT is output.

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

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

  The video control microcomputer 152 uses a CPU that is faster than the main control microcomputer 151. By providing a video control microcomputer 152 separately from the main control microcomputer 151 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display on the display device 30 a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 151 alone. In addition, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 152 are used.

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

  The effect control device 150 controls a panel decoration LED control circuit 161 that controls a panel decoration device 170 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case and the game board, and a frame decoration device 171 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame and the like. Frame decoration LED control circuit 162, board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 163 for driving and controlling the board effect device 172 including a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 30, frame effect A frame effect motor control circuit 164 for driving and controlling the device 173 is provided. These control circuits 161 to 164 are connected to the main control microcomputer 151 via the address / data bus 160.

  Further, the effect control device 150 detects an effect button switch (SW) 174 that detects that the effect button has been operated, an effect agent detection switch 175 that detects the position of the movable accessory, and the like for main control. A switch (SW) input circuit 165 for transmitting a detection signal to the microcomputer 151, and amplifier circuits 166 and 167 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker 8b are provided.

  Further, the effect control device 150 is provided with a real time clock (RTC) 181. The real-time clock (RTC) 181 functions as a real-time clock means, has a battery 180 (power storage device, power supply means) for supplying power to the real-time clock means, can count the current time, and sends the time to the main control microcomputer 151. Input the signal. Note that the battery 180 may be provided inside the real-time clock (RTC) 181 as an internal power source.

  The normal power supply unit 460 of the power supply device 450 is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 150 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 150. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the display device 30 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 153, the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker It is possible to generate a DC 18V for driving the speaker 8b and a voltage of NDC 24V used as a reference for these DC voltages or for turning on the power monitor lamp.

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

[Ball sorter]
Hereinafter, the structure of the ball sorting apparatus 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a front view of the ball sorting apparatus 200. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the ball sorting apparatus 200.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the ball sorting apparatus 200, in the state where the front decoration shown in FIG. 1 is omitted, a cover member 210 made of a clear member covers the front surface of the mounting base member 220. An inlet 26 for taking in a game ball flowing down the game area 21 is provided at the upper center end of the ball sorting apparatus 200 so as to open upward. Since the cover member 210 is a clear member, the player can visually recognize the game ball flowing into the inflow port 26 behind the front decoration.

  In addition, on the front surface of the cover member 210, a left state confirmation opening 211 that allows the player to confirm whether the game ball flowing into the inflow port 26 is distributed to the left (first direction) or the right (second direction). And the right state confirmation opening 212 is formed. Each of the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212 is a circular through hole provided at the lower left and right of the inflow port 26. The player can recognize the sorting state according to which of the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212 emits light. For example, when a game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 26 is distributed to the left, the left state confirmation opening 211 emits light. The ball sorting apparatus 200 has a light emitting function behind the mounting base member 220.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5, the ball sorting apparatus 200 includes a cover member 210, a mounting base member 220 to which the cover member 210 is attached, and a base back member 230 to which the mounting base member 220 is attached.

  The ball distribution device 200 has a distribution function in which a cover member 210 is attached in front of the attachment base member 220 and a game ball can flow down between the cover member 210 and the attachment base member 220. A distribution member 240 that distributes the game balls to the left and right and a guide member 250 that guides the game balls to the distribution destination are attached to the front surface of the attachment base member 220. The mounting base member 220 is formed with a first start winning hole 261 and a second start winning hole 262 that are provided through the front and rear as distribution destinations.

  In the ball sorting apparatus 200, a base back member 230 is attached to the rear of the mounting base member 220, and the light emitting function and the first start winning hole 261 and the second start winning hole 262 are provided between the mounting base member 220 and the base back member 230. And a discharge function for discharging the detected game ball to the outside.

  The ball sorter 200 is provided with a T-shaped decorative substrate 233 in which LEDs are arranged on the front surface of the base back member 230. The attachment base member 220 has an attachment base side left state confirmation opening 223 and an attachment base side right state confirmation opening 224 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212 described above. The light emission of the LED of the decorative substrate 233 reaches the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212.

  The ball distribution device 200 includes a first start winning hole switch 261a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the left front side of the mounting base member 220 to the first starting winning hole 261 on the rear surface of the mounting base member 220. Arranged. Similarly, a second start winning hole switch 262a is provided as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the front right side of the mounting base member 220 and won the second starting winning hole 262. The base back member 230 is formed with a left outlet 231 and a right outlet 232 for discharging game balls that have passed through the first start winning hole switch 261a and the second starting winning hole switch 262a to the outside.

  Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the inlet 26 of the ball sorting apparatus 200 is guided to the left or right by the sorting member 240 and the guide member 250 and flows into the first start winning hole 261 or the second start winning hole 262. The game ball that has flowed into the first start winning hole 261 or the second start winning hole 262 is detected by the first start winning hole switch 261a or the second start winning hole switch 262a, and the rear left outlet 231 or right outlet 232 is detected. Is discharged to the outside.

  Hereinafter, the details of the sorting function of the ball sorting apparatus 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a rear view of the cover member 210 of the ball sorting apparatus 200. FIG. 7 is a front view of the mounting base member 220 of the ball sorting apparatus 200.

  On the back surface of the cover member 210, a left sphere side wall 213, a right sphere side wall 214, a left sphere downfall rod 215, and a right sphere downfall rod 216 are provided so as to protrude rearward. Then, attachment portions 217a to 217d are provided on the rear end surfaces of the left sphere side wall 213, the right sphere side wall 214, the left sphere flow lower rod 215, and the right sphere flow lower rod 216, respectively. The attachment portions 217a to 217d are attached to the attached portions 225a to 225d of the attachment base member 220. The mounted portions 225a to 225d are provided on the front surface of the mounting base member 220, and include mounting holes and positioning protruding ribs.

  The left sphere side wall 213 and the right sphere side wall 214 constitute the inflow port 26 at the upper end, and extend to the lower side so that the game balls can flow down on the left and right of the sorting member 240 disposed immediately below the inflow port 26. Is provided. The left sphere descending rod 215 and the right sphere descending rod 216 are provided corresponding to the first start winning hole 261 and the second starting winning hole 262 of the mounting base member 220.

  In addition, on the back surface of the cover member 210 surrounded by the left sphere side wall 213, the right sphere side wall 214, the left sphere downflow rod 215, and the right sphere downflow rod 216, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 26 is placed in the first start winning hole 261 or A flow path forming convex portion 218 for guiding to the second start winning hole 262 is formed. On the front surface of the mounting base member 220, a left sphere guide rib 221 for guiding the game balls distributed by the distribution member 240 to the first start winning hole 261 is projected. Similarly, a right sphere guide rib 222 for guiding to the second start winning hole 262 is also provided.

  It should be noted that the left sphere side wall 213 and the left sphere descending rod 215 are not continuous, and a distance T1 is secured between the lower end of the left sphere sidewall 213 and the outer end of the left sphere descending rod 215. Similarly, the right sphere side wall 214 and the right sphere drip bar 216 are not continuous, and a gap T2 is secured between the lower end of the right sphere side wall 214 and the outer end of the right sphere descent bar 216. In addition, a distance T3 is secured between the inner end of the left sphere descending rod 215 and the inner end of the right sphere descending rod 216. Here, the distances T1, T2, and T3 are all larger than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 26 may not be won in the first start winning hole 261 or the second start winning hole 262 after being distributed left and right by the distributing member 240. The game ball that has flowed into the inlet 26 at the upper end of the ball sorter 200 spreads downward and is provided in any one of the gap T1, the left ball drop 215, the gap T3, the right ball drop 216, and the gap T2 provided in order from the left. Flow down. In addition, a game ball may flow into the ball sorting apparatus 200 from the gaps T1 to T3 instead of the inlet 26.

  Thus, in the ball sorting apparatus 200, when the game ball flows into the inflow port 26, the winning of the game ball is not fixed, and when the game ball flows into the first start winning hole 261 or the second start winning hole 262. The winning is confirmed.

  Next, FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the region A in FIG. FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the sorting member 240 of the ball sorting apparatus 200. FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the sorting member 240 of the ball sorting apparatus 200. FIG. 11 is a front view of the mounting base member 220 with the sorting member 240 and the guide member 250 removed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sorting member 240 is fitted into the sorting member mounting recess 226 of the mounting base member 220 so as to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 241, and the initial position is the maximum rotation of the rotation shaft 241 to the right. It is in a state of movement.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the mounting base member 220 is formed with a sorting member mounting recess 226 to which the sorting member 240 is mounted. A communication hole 227 into which the rotation shaft 241 of the distribution member 240 is rotatably fitted is provided at the center of the distribution member mounting recess 226. Further, the sorting member mounting recess 226 has a circular mounting base side penetrating in the front-rear direction at positions corresponding to the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212 (see FIG. 4) of the cover member 210 described above. A left state confirmation opening 223 and a mounting base side right state confirmation opening 224 are formed.

  Furthermore, the sorting member mounting recess 226 is provided with a guide member mounting hole 228 to which the guide member 250 is mounted below the communication hole 227. The sorting member mounting recess 226 is provided with a left contacted portion 226a and a right contacted portion 226b on the left and right sides of the guide member mounting hole 228. The left abutted portion 226a and the right abutted portion 226b regulate the left rotation and the right rotation of the sorting member 240, respectively. The mounting base member 220 is provided with a guide member mounting convex portion 229 that holds the guide member 250 below the sorting member mounting concave portion 226.

  As shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, the sorting member 240 includes a flange portion 245 including left and right partition walls 242, a left sphere holding portion 243, and a right sphere holding portion 244 around the rotation shaft 241, and the above-described sorting member attachment. And a storage portion 246 that is stored in the recess 226. The rotation shaft 241 is provided in the flange portion 245 and the storage portion 246, and is fitted into the communication hole 227 of the sorting member mounting recess 226 so as to be freely rotatable.

  A left mounting recess contact portion 246 a and a right mounting recess contact portion 246 d that contact the left contact portion 226 a and the right contact portion 226 b of the sorting member mounting recess 226 are provided on the bottom surface of the storage portion 246. . The left mounting recess abutting portion 246a abuts on the left abutted portion 226a when the sorting member 240 is rotated to the maximum left, and the right mounting recess abutting portion 246d is when the sorting member 240 is rotated maximum to the right. It contacts the right contacted part 226b. Further, bosses 246 c are provided on both sides of the rotation shaft 241 on the back surface of the storage portion 246.

  The left sphere holding portion 243 and the right sphere holding portion 244 of the flange portion 245 include a left sphere holding portion inclined surface 243a and a right sphere holding portion inclined surface 244a whose upper surfaces are inclined downward from the axial center of the rotation shaft 241 to the outside. It has become. The left sphere holding portion inclined surface 243a and the right sphere holding portion inclined surface 244a form obtuse angles with the surfaces of the left mounting recess contacting portion 246a and the right mounting recess contacting portion 246d, respectively. Further, the lower surfaces of the left sphere holding portion 243 and the right sphere holding portion 244 have a left guide member contact where the angle formed with the surfaces of the left mounting recess abutting portion 246a and the right mounting recess abutting portion 246d becomes a more gentle (large) obtuse angle. A contact portion 243b and a right guide member contact portion 244b are formed. The left guide member contact portion 243b contacts the left inner upper surface 253 of the guide member 250 when the sorting member 240 is rotated to the left maximum, and the right guide member contact portion 244b is rotated to the right to the maximum. In this case, the guide member 250 contacts the right inner upper surface 254.

  The guide member 250 is fixed to the mounting base member 220 by the guide member mounting hole 228 and the two guide member mounting convex portions 229. At this time, the left outer upper surface 251 and the right outer upper surface 252 of the guide member 250 are parallel surfaces along the left contacted portion 226a and the right contacted portion 226b of the sorting member mounting recess 226.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the game ball that has flowed into the inlet 26 above the sorting member 240 first flows down to the left sphere holding portion inclined surface 243 a of the left sphere holding portion 243. Then, the sorting member 240 rotates to the left by the weight of the game ball and the downward force, and the left mounting recess contact portion 246a of the sorting member 240 contacts the left contacted portion 226a of the sorting member mounting recess 226 of the mounting base member 220. The rotation stops when touching. Then, the game ball rolls on the left outer upper surface 251 of the guide member 250 from the left sphere holding portion inclined surface 243 a of the left sphere holding portion 243 and is guided to the left sphere guide rib 221.

  At this time, since the downward force of the game ball is suppressed by the left sphere holding portion inclined surface 243a of the sorting member 240 and the left outer upper surface 251 of the guide member 250, the game ball follows the left sphere guide rib 221 and follows the first start winning hole. Easy to win 261.

  And the sorting member 240 will be in the left state (state rotated to the left at the maximum) inclined to the left side. At this time, the player can attach the decorative board 233 through the attachment base side right state confirmation opening 224 (see FIG. 11) of the sorting member attachment recess 226 and the right state confirmation opening 212 (see FIG. 4) of the cover member 210. The light emission by the LED can be confirmed. Thereby, the player rolls the right ball holding portion inclined surface 244a of the right ball holding portion 244 and the right outer upper surface 252 of the guide member 250 so that the game ball that flows into the inlet 26 next moves to the second start winning hole. 262 can be recognized.

  As described above, the distribution member 240 distributes the game balls flowing into the inflow port 26 alternately on the left (first start winning hole 261) and right (second start winning hole 262). In this embodiment, the initial position (right tilt state) of the sorting member 240 is set at the time of attachment, and the rotation shaft 241 can be rotated by the downward force of the game ball. On the other hand, for example, a difference in weight may be provided between the two bosses 246c (see FIG. 10) in order to maintain a state inclined to the left or right.

  Further, the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212 (see FIG. 4) of the cover member 210 of the present embodiment not only make it possible to confirm the state of the distribution member 240 by light emission, but also in the distribution member 240. It also functions as an access means to the inside of the ball sorting apparatus 200 for solving problems such as ball clogging.

[Another pattern of cover member]
Hereinafter, another pattern of the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212 of the cover member 210 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 shows another pattern example of the cover member 210 of the ball sorting apparatus 200.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the cover member 210 of another pattern has the left state confirmation opening 211 and the right state confirmation opening 212 that are circular in the present embodiment have a long hole shape. The elongated hole is provided along the flow path of the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 26. This makes it easier to eliminate problems such as ball clogging.

[Inclination state guiding means for sorting members]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, an example in the case where an inclination state guiding unit is provided in the sorting member 240 of the present embodiment will be described. 13 and 14 illustrate the structure of a sorting member provided with a state guiding means using magnets. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the structure of a sorting member provided with state guiding means by a lock mechanism.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13, the case where the sorting member 240 is maintained in the swinging state at the center position and is easily guided to the tilted state will be described. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, in this case, the central portion of the sorting member 240 (that is, the left and right partition walls 242) and the corresponding rear mounting base member 220 (the sorting member mounting recess 226) Are embedded with magnets so that the same poles (here, N poles) face each other. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13C, the magnet of the rotation-side sorting member 240 repels the magnet of the fixed-side mounting base member 220, so that the sorting member 240 swings left and right at the center position. It becomes a state. Therefore, the sorting member 240 is easily switched to either the left or right tilt state according to the flow of the game ball. Note that the rotation of the sorting member 240 is restricted by a rotation restricting plate 255 fixed below.

  Next, a case where the sorting member 240 is guided to either the left or right maximum tilt state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in this case, different poles (N poles) are provided at both ends of the sorting member 240 and in the vicinity of the rotation restricting plate 255 corresponding to the left-right tilt state of the sorting member 240. And S poles) are embedded. As a result, the magnet of the rotation-side distribution member 240 is attracted to the magnet of the fixed-side rotation restriction plate 255, so that the distribution member 240 can easily maintain either the left or right tilt state. In this way, the attracting magnet can prevent the sorting member 240 tilted to the left or right from tilting to the other side without flowing down the game ball, and the sorting member 240 can more accurately sort the game ball. It can be carried out.

  Next, a case where the sorting member 240 is held in an inclined state by the lock mechanism 247 will be described with reference to FIG. The lock mechanism 247 is preferably provided on the back surface side of the sorting member 240, but will be described here in a front view (as an arrangement on the front surface side). As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in this case, a storage base portion 247a provided in the distribution member 240 so as to open to the lower right of the rotation shaft 241 of the distribution member 240, and a storage base portion 247a. Is provided with a lock mechanism 247 including a spring 247b provided at the front end and a contact pin portion 247c provided at the tip of the spring 247b. At this time, the rotation restricting plate 255 is a movable plate capable of seesaw operation to the left and right around the rotation shaft 255c.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the contact pin portion 247c of the lock mechanism 247 is pushed out of the storage base portion 247a by the repulsive force of the spring 247b and presses the right upper surface 255b of the rotation restricting plate 255. 240 can hold the right-tilted state. Then, the sorting member 240 is switched from the left tilt state to the right tilt state by the flow of the game ball. At this time, the spring 247b and the contact pin portion 247c of the lock mechanism 247 are once pushed into the storage base portion 247a in accordance with the seesaw operation of the rotation restricting plate 255. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15B, the rotation restricting plate 255 is inclined to the opposite side, and the contact pin portion 247c of the lock mechanism 247 is pushed again from the storage base portion 247a by the repulsive force of the spring 247b. The left upper surface 255a of the regulation plate 255 is pressed. Then, the sorting member 240 is tilted to the right. Thus, the lock mechanism 247 can prevent the sorting member 240 tilted to either the left or right from tilting to the other side without flowing down the game ball, and the sorting member 240 can more accurately sort the game ball. It can be performed.

[Direction related to the number of reserved memories]
As described above, in the game area 21 of the present embodiment, not only the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 27 during the winning easy state conversion of the movable member (ordinary electric accessory) 27a, but also the first in the ball sorting device 200. The start condition of the special figure 2 variable display game is also established by winning the game ball in the 2 start winning hole 262, that is, the special figure 2 start memory is generated.

  When the generation of the special figure 2 start memory is limited to the winning to the second start winning port 27 having the movable member 27a, the special figure 2 is only in the electric support state (specific game state) where the movable member 27a is in the easy-to-win state. The starting memory is not expected to be held. Therefore, in the non-electric support state, the special figure 1 start memory is generated, but the special figure 2 start memory is hardly generated. In addition, in the electric support state, since the player aims to win the second start winning opening 27, the special figure 2 start memory frequently occurs, but the occurrence frequency of the special figure 1 start memory decreases. In this case, even if it is possible to hold a total of eight start memories, each of four special figure 1 start memories and special figure 2 start memories, the number of hold memories actually does not reach 5-8. .

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, regardless of the state of the movable member 27a of the second start winning prize port 27, the game balls that have flowed into the inflow port 26 are substantially alternately arranged between the first start winning hole 261 and the first start winning hole 261. It is distributed to 2 start winning holes 262. In the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation display game and the special figure two fluctuation display game are alternately executed by executing the special figure fluctuation display game in order of winning without giving priority to the special figure two fluctuation display game. Is done. Thus, since the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are alternately added and subtracted, it is possible to produce substantially the same state as when the number of reserved memories in the special figure start memory is substantially eight.

  The present embodiment is characterized in that an effect in association with the number of reserved memories in the special figure start memory is executed. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIGS.

[Special mode transition effect]
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a special mode transition effect according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, three types of modes A to C are set in the normal performance mode. When mode C is terminated after mode A and B and C are switched from mode A to mode A, mode A is completed. Return to.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the player is given a mission (mode transition condition) and the player can clear the mission (the mode transition condition is satisfied), the normal modes A to C are The production mode is switched to a different special mode D.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the mission execution timing is reached, the mission (here) is displayed on the display screen 31 in which the variable display is executed in any one of the mode modes A to C. Now, 5 or more starting memories are stored.) Is displayed. At this time, contents that can be acquired by mission clear (here, changed to the special mode D) are also displayed. Note that the hold display on the display screen 31 does not distinguish between the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the mission is cleared (when six start-up memories are stored), the effect mode on the display screen 31 is changed to the special mode D. Further, as shown in FIG. 16D, when the mission cannot be cleared (when two start-up memories remain), there is no change in the effect mode on the display screen 31.

[Special mode change processing]
Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special mode change processing according to the present embodiment. The special mode changing process is a process executed by the main control microcomputer 151 (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the mode transition condition (mission) is being displayed on the display screen 31 of the display device 30 (S1701). The mode transition condition in the present embodiment is to store five or more start memories.

  When the mode transition condition is already being displayed (the result of S1701 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 proceeds to the process of S1704.

  On the other hand, when the mode transition condition is not being displayed (the result of S1701 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 determines whether or not the current variation is a variation of the condition display target (S1702). . Here, the judgment of the change of the condition display (mission execution) target is, for example, when there is a high expectation hold in the existing hold storage, or the time measured by the RTC 181 (see FIG. 3) is a predetermined timing. Cases can be considered. In addition, since the number of reserved storage is three because it is three days in relation to the date of the calendar, etc., a fluid judgment criterion may be provided.

  Next, when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines that the current fluctuation is the fluctuation of the condition display target (the result of S1702 is “Y”), the mode transition condition (mission) is displayed on the display screen 31. Is displayed (S1703). On the other hand, if it is determined that the current change is not a condition display target change (the result of S1702 is “N”), the special mode changing process is terminated.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the mode transition condition (mission) displayed on the display screen 31 has been cleared (S1704). If it has not been cleared (the result of S1704 is “N”), the special mode changing process is terminated. If it is cleared (the result of S1704 is “Y”), the mode change display for changing the effect mode on the display screen 31 to the special mode is executed (S1705), and the special mode changing process is terminated.

  From the above, the player can see the special mode effect by clearing the mission, so he tries to save a lot of starting memory. Thereby, while increasing the interest of a game, the launch of a game ball can be promoted and the operation rate can be increased.

[Patrol lamp production]
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the patrol effect of the present embodiment. Here, the patrol lamp is provided as a frame effect device 173 (see FIG. 3) when provided in the game frame, and as a board effect device 172 (see FIG. 3) when provided in the upper part of the display device 30, that is, in the center case 23. Composed.

  In the present embodiment, a mission (patrol ramp rotation condition) is given to the player, the player can clear the mission (the patrol ramp rotation condition is satisfied), and the variation result during execution is a big hit. Rotate the patrol lamp.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the mission execution timing comes, the display screen 31 displays a mission (here, eight currently stored four start memories). Further, in this embodiment, even if the mission is cleared, the patrol lamp does not rotate when the variation result being executed is not a big hit. Therefore, the display screen 31 displays that there is a possibility that the patrol rotation can be acquired by clearing the mission, “Now, if 8 start memories are stored, the patrol may rotate ...”.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the patrol lamp does not rotate while the reach effect on the display screen 31 is in the initial stage even when the mission is cleared (when 8 start-up memories are stored). After that, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the reach production progresses, the patrol lamp starts to rotate, and as shown in FIG. 18D, the patrol lamp also changes at the timing when the fluctuation on the display screen 31 becomes a big hit result and the fluctuation stops. Stop rotation and continue light emission.

[Patrol lamp rotation processing]
Subsequently, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the patrol lamp rotation process of the present embodiment. The patrol lamp rotation process is a process executed by the main control microcomputer 151 (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 first determines whether or not the patrol lamp rotation condition (mission) is being displayed on the display screen 31 of the display device 30 (S1901). The patrol lamp rotation condition in the present embodiment is to store eight start memories.

  When the patrol lamp rotation condition is already being displayed (the result of S1901 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 proceeds to the process of S1904.

  On the other hand, when the patrol lamp rotation condition is not being displayed (the result of S1901 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the current fluctuation is a fluctuation of a condition display target (S1902). . Here, the judgment of the change of the condition display (mission execution) target is, for example, when there is a high expectation hold in the existing hold storage, or the time measured by the RTC 181 (see FIG. 3) is a predetermined timing. Cases can be considered. In addition, since the number of reserved storage is three because it is three days in relation to the date of the calendar, etc., a fluid judgment criterion may be provided.

  Next, when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines that the current fluctuation is the fluctuation of the condition display target (the result of S1902 is “Y”), the display screen 31 displays the patrol lamp rotation condition (mission). Is displayed (S1903). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current fluctuation is not a fluctuation of the condition display target (the result of S1902 is “N”), the patrol lamp rotation process is terminated.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the patrol lamp rotation condition (mission) displayed on the display screen 31 has been cleared (S1904). If it has not been cleared (the result of S1904 is “N”), the patrol lamp rotation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the patrol lamp rotation condition (mission) is cleared (the result of S1904 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 subsequently determines whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit ( S1905). If it is a big hit (the result of S1905 is “Y”), the patrol lamp is rotated to emit light (S1906), and the patrol lamp rotation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (the result of S1905 is “N”), the patrol lamp rotation process is terminated without performing anything.

  If the current fluctuation is a big hit, the patrol lamp is always rotated to emit light, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if it is a big hit, the patrol lamp may be rotated at a predetermined rate. Further, if the patrol lamp rotation condition cannot be cleared, the patrol lamp does not rotate even if it is a big hit.

  As described above, the player can know the change result early by clearing the mission, so he tries to save a lot of starting memory. Thereby, while increasing the interest of a game, the launch of a game ball can be promoted and the operation rate can be increased.

[Special mode transition effect with pre-reading display]
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the special mode transition effect with the prefetch display of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when a start memory is generated, a mission (pre-read display & mode transition condition) is given to the player at a predetermined rate according to the start memory change result, and the player clears the mission (pre-read display & If the mode transition condition is satisfied), the pre-read display is performed for the start memory and the effect mode is switched to the special mode D.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), when a mission is given by the occurrence of the third start-up memory, the variable display is executed in any one of the mode modes A to C. The display screen 31 displays a mission (here, currently storing 5 or more starting memories of 3). At this time, contents that can be acquired by mission clear (here, changed to the special mode D) are also displayed. Note that the hold display on the display screen 31 does not distinguish between the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the mission is cleared (when six start-up memories are stored), the effect mode on the display screen 31 is changed to the special mode D, and the opportunity for granting the mission The pre-reading display is executed for the third startup memory that has become.

[Pre-reading display processing]
Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch display processing according to the present embodiment. The prefetch display process is a process executed by the main control microcomputer 151 (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 first determines whether or not the generated start memory is a hit (S2101).

  When the start memory is not successful (the result of S2101 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 performs pre-reading guidance display on the display screen 31 at a predetermined rate (1/2000) (S2102). Here, the prefetch guidance display is a notification of a mission for establishing the prefetch display and the mode transition condition (see FIG. 20A).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the prefetch display & mode transition condition is satisfied (condition clear) (S2103). If the condition has not been cleared (the result of S2103 is “N”), the prefetch display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the condition is cleared (the result of S2103 is “Y”), the pre-reading display for the target start-up memory is executed on the display screen 31 (S2104), and the mode change for changing the effect mode on the display screen 31 to the special mode is performed. Display is executed (S2105), and the prefetch display processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 prefetches on the display screen 31 at a predetermined rate (1/10) higher than the case of losing when the start-up memory is hit (the result of S2101 is “Y”). A guidance display is performed (S2106).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the prefetch display & mode transition condition is satisfied (condition clear) (S2107). If the condition is not cleared (the result of S2107 is “N”), the prefetch display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the condition is cleared (the result of S2107 is “Y”), the pre-reading display for the target start-up memory is executed on the display screen 31 (S2108), and the mode change to change the effect mode on the display screen 31 to the special mode Display is executed (S2109), and the prefetch display processing is terminated.

  From the above, the probability that the prefetch guidance display is displayed depends greatly on whether or not the start determination result (prefetch result) of the start memory is a hit, so that if the prefetch guidance display is displayed, the player is expected to win Can hold. Further, if the display mode of the prefetch display is different depending on the type of winning, the player tries to save the start-up memory because he tries to confirm the prefetch display by clearing the mission. Thereby, while increasing the interest of a game, the launch of a game ball can be promoted and the operation rate can be increased.

[Special mode transition effect with probability status notification]
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the special mode transition effect with the probability state notification of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability state is an unclear game state, a mission (probability notification & mode transition condition) is given to the player at a predetermined rate (1/10), and the player clears the mission ( If the probability notification & mode transition condition is established), the current probability notification is performed and the effect mode is switched to the special mode D.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), when a mission is given with a probability of 1/10 when the state is in a high probability state but is not informed to the player, the mode is given. On the display screen 31 on which the variable display is executed in any one of the production modes A to C, a mission (here, at least five start memories are currently stored) is displayed. At this time, contents that can be acquired by mission clear (here, changed to the special mode D) are also displayed. Note that the hold display on the display screen 31 does not distinguish between the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the mission is cleared (when six start-up memories are stored), the effect mode on the display screen 31 is changed to the special mode D, and the current probability state is A high probability is notified.

[Probability status notification processing]
Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the probability state notification process of the present embodiment. The probability state notification process is a process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an unclear state (a state in which the probability state is not notified) (S2301). When the state is not indistinct (the result of S2301 is “N”), the probability state notification process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 is in an unclear state (the result of S2301 is “Y”), it determines whether or not the current probability state is a high probability state (S2302).

  When the probability state is not a high probability state, that is, a low probability state (the result of S2302 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 has a probability on the display screen 31 at a predetermined ratio (1/10). Information guidance display is performed (S2303). Here, the probability notification guidance display is to notify the mission for establishing the probability notification and the mode transition condition (see FIG. 22A).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the probability notification and mode transition conditions are satisfied (condition clear) (S2304). If the condition is not cleared (the result of S2304 is “N”), the probability state notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if the condition is cleared (the result of S2304 is “Y”), the display screen 31 indicates that the probability state is a low probability state (S2305), and the effect mode on the display screen 31 is changed to the special mode. A mode change display is executed (S2306), and the probability state notification process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the probability state is a high probability state (the result of S2302 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 displays the probability notification guidance display on the display screen 31 at a predetermined ratio (1/10). It performs (S2307). Here, the probability notification guidance display is to notify the mission for establishing the probability notification and the mode transition condition (see FIG. 22A).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the probability notification and mode transition conditions are satisfied (condition clear) (S2308). If the condition is not cleared (the result of S2308 is “N”), the probability state notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if the condition is cleared (the result of S2308 is “Y”), the display screen 31 indicates that the probability state is a high probability state (S2309), and the effect mode on the display screen 31 is changed to the special mode. A mode change display is executed (S2310), and the probability state notification process is terminated.

  As described above, in the unclear state, the probability state can be notified at a predetermined rate. Since the player tries to confirm the probability state by clearing the mission, he tries to save the starting memory. Thereby, while increasing the interest of a game, the launch of a game ball can be promoted and the operation rate can be increased.

[Variation 1 of special mode transition effect]
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a first modification of the special mode transition effect according to the present embodiment.

  The mission (mode transition condition) in the present embodiment (FIGS. 16 and 17) described above is to store five or more start memories. On the other hand, the mission (mode transition condition) in the first modification is that the number of reserved memories follows a predetermined transition.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, three types of modes “normal mode”, “chance mode”, and “high expectation mode” are set in the normal performance mode in the first modification of the present embodiment. The production mode is switched according to the number of reserved memories.

  Specifically, first, the “normal mode” is started. When the number of reserved memories reaches 8, the mode is switched from “normal mode” to “chance mode”. Thereafter, when the number of reserved memories becomes zero, the “chance mode” returns to the “normal mode”. Further, when the number of reserved storage reaches 1 to 4 and reaches 8 again, the “chance mode” is switched to the “high expectation mode”. When the number of reserved memories becomes zero, the mode is switched from the “high expectation mode” to the “normal mode”.

  Here, in the first modification, it is determined that the mission (mode transition condition) is cleared when an operation input of the operating means by the player is accepted when the predetermined number of reserved memories is reached in the transition of the number of reserved memories. Is done. The effect mode on the display screen 31 enters a special mode different from the normal effect mode (“normal mode”, “chance mode”, and “high expectation mode”).

  Specifically, with reference to FIG. 24 (B), a description will be given of a mission that requires an operation input by a player at the timing when the number of reserved memories changes to “7”, “3”, “1”, “8”. To do. At this time, the operation timing (“7318”) is displayed on the display screen 31 in the processing of S1703 in the special mode changing processing (FIG. 17). Then, when the player operates the operation means (effect button) at the timing when the number of reserved storages displayed on the display screen 31 becomes “7”, “3”, “1”, “8”, the mission is cleared and displayed. The effect mode on the screen 31 is changed to the special mode.

  As described above, in the first modification, it can be confirmed by the player's operation input of the operation means that the player aims to increase or decrease the number of reserved memories for the mission clear. Therefore, it is possible to collect game data by distinguishing between the intention to shift within the normal performance mode and the intention to shift to the special mode.

  In addition, since the player is given a mission to follow a change in the number of reserved memories from 1 to 8, it can enhance the interest of the game and promote the launch of game balls especially when a large number of reserved memories are required. It is possible to increase the operating rate.

[Variation 2 of special mode transition effect]
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a modification 2 of the special mode transition effect according to the present embodiment.

  In the special mode transition effect in the above-described embodiment (FIGS. 16 and 17), the mode is changed to the special mode when five or more start memories are stored in the target fluctuation. On the other hand, in the second modification, when an irregular winning occurs, the mode is changed to the special mode. Here, the irregular winning occurrence means that the special figure 1 start memory or the special figure 2 start memory is continuously generated.

  As described above, the game balls that have flowed into the inflow port 26 are distributed to the left and right alternately by the distribution member 240. When the second start winning port 27 is in a normal state such as a non-electric support state, the special figure 2 start memory due to winning in the second start winning port 27 hardly occurs. For this reason, in the normal state, the special figure 1 start memory by winning in the first start winning hole 261 of the ball sorting apparatus 200 and the special figure 2 start memory by winning in the second start winning hole 262 occur alternately. become. However, for example, when the game ball hits the sorting member 240 and bounces, and there is insufficient load to turn the turning shaft 241 to the opposite side, a situation in which the tilting state of the sorting member 240 does not switch alternately occurs. In this case, the game balls are distributed continuously in the same direction, and an irregular winning can occur.

  In the second modification, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are suspended and displayed on the display screen 31 in different display modes.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25A, in the display screen 31 in which the variable display is executed in any one of the modes A to C, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are stored. It is displayed on hold sequentially. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as the third start memory, the effect mode on the display screen 31 is special as shown in FIG. 25 (C). Change to mode D.

[Special mode change processing]
Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special mode change processing according to the second modification of the present embodiment. The special mode changing process is a process executed by the main control microcomputer 151 (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 first determines whether or not the gaming state is a normal state (S2601). If it is not the normal state (the result of S2601 is “N”), the special mode changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal state (the result of S2601 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 determines whether or not an irregular winning has occurred (S2602). If an irregular winning occurs (the result of S2602 is “Y”), a mode change display for changing the effect mode on the display screen 31 to the special mode is executed (S2603), and the special mode changing process is terminated. To do.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 ends the special mode changing process when the irregular winning has not occurred (the result of S2602 is “N”).

  As described above, the regularity of the winning is disturbed due to the occurrence of the irregular winning, but this can be used as an opportunity to see the effects of the special mode, which can enhance the interest of the game.

  It should be noted that the trigger for displaying the mode transition condition (execution of the mission) in the special mode changing process (FIG. 17), the pre-reading display process (FIG. 21) and the probability state notification process (FIG. 23) is the occurrence of an irregular prize. Also good. Moreover, it is good also considering generation | occurrence | production of an irregular winning as a trigger which displays a patrol rotation condition (execution of a mission) in a patrol rotation process (FIG. 19).

[Special figure start memory display]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the special figure starting memory display in the game board 20 of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a special figure start memory display on the game board 20 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (A), the game board 20 of the present embodiment has a display screen 31 of the display device 30 and a decoration as a special figure display unit indicating information relating to the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory. This special figure display part of the special figure display part 35 and the collective display device 36 is provided.

  As described above, the display device 30 is disposed behind the window portion of the center case 23 provided in the approximate center of the game area 21. Then, as shown in FIG. 27B, the display screen 31 displays the suspension display of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory in the same display mode. The display on the display screen 31 is controlled by the effect control device 150.

  The decoration special figure display part 35 is provided in the lower right corner part of the center case 23, and is comprised by six petal-shaped LED lamps. The decoration special figure display unit 35 includes a special figure fluctuation display part for a special figure fluctuation display game and a memory display part for informing the start memory number of the special figure fluctuation display game. In the decorative special figure display section 35, the number of reserved storage (upper limit of four) of the special figure 1 start memory is represented by a combination of lighting / flashing of two LED lamps among the upper three LED lamps. Also, the remaining one LED lamp indicates the fluctuation result of the special figure 1 start memory during the fluctuation execution (during digestion) (during fluctuation: blinking, hit: lit, off: off). The decorative special figure display unit 35 does not represent the hit type when the variation result is a win. The hit type may be represented by the lighting color. The lower three LED lamps correspond to the special figure 2 starting memory, and the role of each LED lamp is the same as the upper stage. The decorative special figure display unit 35 is controlled by the effect control device 150.

  The collective display device 36 is provided outside the game area 21 and in the lower right part of the game board 20. The collective display device 36 is controlled by the game control device 100 and includes a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like, and a special map variable display game for a special map variable display game and a start memory of the special map variable display game. This special figure display unit comprising a memory display unit for number notification is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the player cannot grasp which of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory from the hold display on the display screen 31. Therefore, if you look at the decorative special figure display section 35 arranged at the lower right of the display screen 31, the special figure variable display game in the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory and the changing special figure change display game are special figures. It can be grasped whether it is 1 or special figure 2. Further, by looking at the collective display device 36 disposed at the lower right of the decorative special figure display unit 35, it is possible to grasp detailed game information such as a hit type when the variation result is a hit.

  As described above, the display device 30, the decorative special symbol display unit 35, and the collective display device 36 according to the present embodiment are arranged on a straight line connecting the upper left and lower right of the window portion of the center case 23. Thereby, since the player only has to move his / her line of sight on a straight line, it is possible to check game information efficiently and to prevent eye strain caused by moving his / her line of sight.

[Projection conversion part (ball striking direction conversion member)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the direction changing member 22 in the game area 21 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating the protrusion changing portion 22c of the direction changing member 22 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, a part of the game area 21 of the present embodiment is constituted by a center case 23. In the game area 21 constituted by the center case 23, a projecting change portion 22c is disposed as the direction changing member 22 instead of the obstacle nail 22b. An obstacle nail 22b is also provided in the vicinity of the protrusion conversion portion 22c, and the flow direction of the game ball is adjusted by the obstacle nail 22b.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the projecting conversion portion 22c is projectingly provided on the surface of the center case 23 constituting the game area 21. When the protrusion conversion part 22c is viewed in a longitudinal section, a hollow recess 22e is provided inside the protrusion 22d protruding from the game ball rolling surface of the game area 21. The recess 22e is formed in order to reduce the material cost by forming the protrusion conversion portion 22c with a constant material plate thickness. Further, the projecting conversion part 22c has an R part 22f having an R shape at an angle formed by the projecting part 22d with the game ball rolling surface (game area 21). Since the game ball rolling in the game area 21 frequently collides with the base of the protruding portion 22d, the R portion 22f is provided in order to improve the durability of the protruding portion 22d.

  Thus, in the game area 21 of the present embodiment, the obstacle nail 22 b and the projecting conversion portion 22 c are used in combination as the direction changing member 22. Although fine adjustment needs to be performed by the obstacle nail 22b, the number of obstacle nails 22b used can be reduced by using the projecting conversion portion 22c. Further, since the bump conversion portion 22c has a higher strength than the obstacle nail 22b, maintenance against deformation caused by a collision of game balls is easy.

[Prefetching]
By the way, there is known a gaming machine that displays a pre-reading notice regarding a stored start memory when a start memory exceeds the upper limit (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-234850). However, there is room for further enhancing the interest of the game in the production related to the start memory.

  Therefore, with reference to FIG. 29, a pre-reading effect that can enhance the interest of the game will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating the prefetching effect of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a point effect is provided in which a point is given in the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory generated before the start memory by the occurrence of the start memory to be a prefetch effect. Then, in the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory that has been prefetched, an effect corresponding to the number of points given is executed.

  Specifically, a description will be given with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), in the start memory display area 31a of the display screen 31, start memory hold displays are displayed in the order of fast digestion (winning order) from the left. Then, a pre-reading effect is executed on the third hold display from the left. Here, the display mode of the hold display changes from plain to a striped pattern as a pre-reading effect of the hold display.

  At this time, a character “handman” simulating a human hand is displayed on the display screen 31. Then, a point effect in which points are given according to the operation of “handman” is started.

  Here, below the display screen 31, the stage part 23a (refer FIG. 1) of the center case 23 is arrange | positioned. And the display part 23c which can display the number of points is provided in the wall part 23b of the stage part 23a. The display unit 23c is provided with three LED lamps, each displaying “1”, “2”, and “3”.

  In the point effect of this embodiment, the success of the effect that “handman” jumps into the display unit 23c and the “handman” who jumped in is stocked, and the corresponding stock number (that is, the number of points) of the display unit 23c is An effect in which the displayed LED lamp is turned on is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 29B, the “handman” dive effect displayed on the display screen 31 in FIG. 29A is successful, and the “1” LED lamp on the display 23c is lit. Subsequently, an effect is produced in which “handman” displayed on the display screen 31 again jumps toward “2” of the display unit 23c.

  When the “handman” dive effect fails, the LED lamp of the corresponding display unit 23c is not lit. The success probability of the “handman” dive effect may be represented by the display color of “handman”. In the present embodiment, even if the dive effect fails, the number of stocks (points) stored just by not adding the stock is continuously held, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of a dive effect failure, a predetermined number (for example, 1) may be subtracted from the accumulated stock number.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29C, in the special figure variation display game immediately before the start memory for the prefetch effect is digested, all three LED lamps of the display unit 23c are turned on. As will be described later, the display unit 23c notifies the number of movements (in this case, three times) of the movable accessory 270 in the later special figure variation display game.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 29D, in the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory for the pre-reading effect, there is an effect in which a movable accessory 270 simulating a human hand appears in front of the display screen 31. Done. Here, the number of appearances of the movable accessory 270 is the number of times (here, 3 times) corresponding to the number of points in the point effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), since permission points A to C that permit the movable member 270 to move with respect to the variation time are set in advance, the movable member 270 has the variation time permitted point. When it becomes A to C, it moves and appears in front of the display screen 31.

  When the number of appearances of the movable accessory 270 is less than three, the movable accessory 270 moves at any one of the permitted points A to C. At this time, the degree of expectation of the variation result may be set to be higher as the elapsed time of the selected permission point has elapsed from the start of the variation.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect content (here, the number of movements of the movable accessory 270) in the special figure fluctuation display game to be prefetched is determined by the point effect in the previous special figure fluctuation display game. Therefore, the interest of the game increases. In particular, interest in a special figure variation display game in which point effects are performed increases.

  In the point effect, since the number of points given according to the action mode (success or failure of the dive effect) of a predetermined character (“handman”) is determined, interest in the character action mode is further increased, and the interest of the game is further increased. Rise.

  Further, in order to execute the point effect as described above, there is not enough time immediately before the start-up memory to be prefetched effect is digested. It is necessary to store the number of start memories that can secure a certain effect time before the start memory for the pre-read effect. As a result, the player tries to maintain a state where there is a large amount of start memory (holding display) waiting for digestion, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine increases.

  In addition, since the number of movements of the movable accessory 270 in the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory of the prefetch effect is determined based on the number of points given in the point effect, the interest of the game is further increased.

  Furthermore, the movable timing of the movable accessory 270 is determined according to the expectation of the variation result of the special figure variation display game from among a plurality of timings set during the special figure variation display game. Interest in the special figure variation display game of the game will further increase, and the interest of the game will increase.

[Launch promotion production]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the firing promotion effect in the start memory display area 31 a of the display screen 31 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating the launch promotion effect of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, such as when a hold display is not displayed in a predetermined display area in the startup storage display area 31a of the display screen 31, a firing promotion effect is performed in the predetermined display area. . Below, the case where generation | occurrence | production of the start memory of the prefetch effect object is made into the execution conditions of a launch promotion effect is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the start memory whose digestion order is second in the hold display displayed in the start memory display area 31a of the display screen 31 becomes the pre-reading effect target, the digestion order is fourth start memory. In the display area for displaying, a firing promotion display (here, a silhouette display of “handman”) is displayed.

  At this time, the effect control device 150 is configured to be able to detect the operation of the launch handle by the player. It is assumed that the game ball is being launched into the game area 21 while the operation of the launch handle is being detected.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), in the case of launching, a message “Put here!” Prompting the display screen 31 to generate a start-up memory up to the display area where the firing promotion display is performed. Is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 30C, when the firing is stopped, a message “Do not stop the firing!” Is displayed on the display screen 31.

  When the start memory is generated up to the display area where the firing promotion display is performed, a privilege such as a special effect by the “handman” displayed as a silhouette is given.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player strongly aware of the start storage stock (occurrence of the hold display) by the launch promotion effect, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine is increased. Further, when a predetermined number of start memories can be stored by the launch promotion effect, a privilege is given, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. Furthermore, in association with the above-described pre-reading effect (FIG. 29), if the number of start memories necessary for executing the point effect is notified by the firing promotion display, it is possible to further encourage the player to launch.

[Variation setting according to the number of pending storage]
By the way, even if it is in the normal state, the game ball is distributed to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening provided in the game area by using the distribution device to distribute the game balls to the second start winning opening. There is known a gaming machine that can win a start winning opening (special figure 2 start memory can be generated), and has a practical upper limit number of reserved memory of special figure start memory of eight (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-2003). No. 052167). However, even if the upper limit of the number of reserved memories increases to eight, there is no change in the special figure variation display game and the game is not interesting.

  Therefore, with reference to FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the variation setting of the present embodiment that can enhance the interest of the game will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram for describing variation setting according to the number of reserved storages of the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating state transitions according to the number of reserved memories according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, in the present embodiment, the variation mode of the special figure variation display game changes according to the number of reserved memories. Specifically, the variation time value set by the game control device 100 in the special figure routine process and the effect content set by the effect control device 150 are changed. Depending on the number of reserved memories, one of the “normal”, “SP standby zone”, “SP zone”, and “ultra-short zone” variation pattern determination tables is selected.

  First, when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 3, there is no change as usual. Here, the variation time set at the “normal” time is 10 seconds on average. On the display screen 31, the identification information is variably displayed at the center of the screen, and the hold storage is displayed in the start memory display area 31a at the bottom of the screen.

  Next, when the number of reserved storage is 4, the “SP standby zone” is set as one step before entering the SP zone when the number of reserved storage is 5 to 7. In the “SP standby zone”, the fluctuation time is set to an average of 18 seconds so that the player can easily increase the number of reserved memories. At this time, on the display screen 31, a dedicated effect (for example, a mission effect) that expects to enter the “SP zone” is executed at the center of the screen, and the identification information is variably displayed at the upper right of the screen.

  Further, when the number of reserved storage is 5 to 7, it becomes “SP zone”. In the “SP zone”, the variation time is set to an average of 1.6 seconds. In addition, the selection probability of reach production when the variation result is out of place is low. Therefore, when a reach effect occurs, there is a high possibility that it will be a big hit. In the “SP zone”, on the display screen 31, a dedicated zone effect is executed across the special map variation in the SP zone at the center of the screen, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in the upper right of the screen. Further, the four reserved memories are collectively displayed in the set display area 31b at the upper left of the screen, and the fifth and subsequent reserved memories are displayed in the start memory display area 31a.

  Further, when the upper limit storage number is 8, it is an “ultra-short zone”. In the “super shortened zone”, the fluctuation time is set to 0.5 seconds. For this reason, in the center of the display screen 31, when the variation result is out of order, the identification information is not changed from the previous outage stop symbol. The identification information swings instantaneously and stops. When the variation result is a big hit, the fluctuation time does not change, but the identification information is switched to the big hit stop symbol. Also in the “super shortened zone”, the four reserved memories are displayed together in the set display area 31b at the upper left of the screen, and the fifth and subsequent reserved memories are displayed in the start memory display area 31a.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the fact that the number of reserved memories that can be actually stored with high probability is 8 is utilized, and the reserved memory is stored to some extent (the number of reserved memories is 5 to 7). Dedicated zone effects are performed only in the “SP zone”). And in the exclusive zone effect, since the effect over a plurality of special figure variation display games is performed, the interest of the game can be enhanced. Moreover, the average fluctuation time during this period is as short as 1.6 seconds. For this reason, the player launches the game ball without stopping to maintain a state where the start memory can be digested with good tempo, so the operating rate of the gaming machine increases.

  Even if the player continuously fires a game ball, the ball distribution device 200 alternately distributes the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory. Low compared to the past. This increases the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, even if the dedicated zone effect ends, the average variation time of the special figure variation display game immediately after (the number of reserved memories is four) is set as long as 18 seconds, so it is easy to generate the start memory. Therefore, the player continues the launch in anticipation of re-entering the dedicated zone effect, and the operating rate of the gaming machine increases. In addition, since the special effects such as the mission effect and the re-entry effect are executed at this time, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In this way, having the expectation of returning after the end of the dedicated zone production will further enhance the fun of the game.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is 5 to 7, the dedicated zone effect is performed and the “SP zone” is shortened, and when the number of reserved memories is 4, the dedicated effect is performed. Although the “SP standby zone” in which the fluctuation time is set long is used, the present invention is not limited to this. It is assumed that “SP zone” is set when the number of reserved memories is within a predetermined range, and “normal” is set when the number of reserved memories is within the range of the first to first predetermined numbers. The “SP standby zone” is smaller than the lower limit number of the predetermined range of the reserved storage number set in the “SP zone” and larger than the first predetermined number which is the upper limit reserved memory number set to “normal”. A plurality of reserved storage numbers may be targeted. Here, in the “SP standby zone”, a state in which the “SP standby zone” and the “SP zone” are looped by urging the player to re-enter the “SP zone” (the number of stored storages is accumulated). It is important to continue the state. As a result, the special-fluctuation display game with a good tempo is executed, so that the expectation for the big hit is increased and the player is not stressed. In addition, it is possible to create a virtuous cycle in which the special figure variation display game is not interrupted even if the start memory is digested at a fast tempo. In addition, since the operating rate of the gaming machine is increased due to the stopping effect, a system that is preferable for both the player and the game store can be provided.

[Luminescent decorative members]
By the way, there is known a gaming machine provided with a light emitting decorative member in which a light diffusing sheet is disposed between a lens member and a light emitting substrate to perform a light emitting effect according to a game situation (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-017359). . However, in such a gaming machine, it is necessary to provide the lens member and the light diffusing sheet separately, resulting in high costs.

  Then, with reference to FIGS. 33-35, the light emission decoration member of this embodiment which can suppress high cost is demonstrated. FIG. 33 is a front view of a light emitting decorative member constituting the movable shutter accessory 280 of the present embodiment. 34 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 33 for explaining the structure of the light emitting decorative member.

  In this embodiment, a shutter movable accessory 280 is provided as one of the board decoration device 170 and the board presentation device 172 (see FIG. 3) controlled by the presentation control device 150. The shutter movable accessory 280 includes four light emitting decorative members (first shutter member 280a and second shutter member 280b). In an initial state (non-movable state), the shutter movable accessory 280 is behind the center case 23 and on both the left and right sides of the display screen 31. (See FIGS. 1 and 35A).

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the light emitting decorative member includes a decorative diffusing member 281 provided with a decoration (lantern) in a lattice-shaped frame, and an LED substrate 282 including an LED 282a.

  As shown in FIG. 34B, the decoration diffusing member 281 includes a decoration diffusing sheet 283 and a resin portion 284 provided along the lattice. The decoration diffusion sheet 283 is a resin sheet having a smooth surface 283a on which decorations are drawn and an uneven surface back surface 283b having an isotropic diffusion function. Molded into a three-dimensional sheet of a mold. Further, the resin portion 284 is provided by injecting resin in a lattice shape into the decorative diffusion sheet 283 by insert molding. In addition, you may apply the resin part 284 not only to the lattice part of a light emission decoration member but to the boss | hub required when assembling as a movable accessory.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, the LED substrate 282 is provided with LEDs 282a so as to irradiate the dome-shaped portion of the decorative diffusion sheet 283.

  According to the present embodiment, the decorative lens member and the diffusion sheet that are conventionally provided individually can be integrated into the decorative diffusion sheet 283, so that the cost can be suppressed. In addition, since the decorative diffusion sheet 283 has both the decorative lens function and the diffusion function, it can function properly without causing a positional shift between members due to the provision of each function in a separate member. Moreover, since the distance from the light emission source (LED 282a) to the diffusion member (decorative diffusion sheet 283) can be sufficiently secured by integrating the lens member and the diffusion member, a high light diffusion effect is achieved.

  In addition, since the decoration diffusing member 281 of the present embodiment is insert-molded with respect to the decoration diffusing sheet 283 to provide the resin portion 284, the member strength is increased. Thereby, damage to a member can be prevented. Moreover, since the resin part 284 is provided not in the part irradiated by the light emitting source but in the frame, the light diffusion effect is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, an effect of the shutter movable accessory 280 using the light emitting decorative member described above will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an operation mode of the shutter movable accessory 280 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 35, in this embodiment, a shutter movable accessory 280 is provided as a board decoration device 170 and a board effect device 172 (see FIG. 3). The shutter movable accessory 280 includes a first shutter member 280a and a second shutter member 280b. In the initial state (non-movable state), the shutter movable accessory 280 is provided with a pair of first shutter member 280a and second shutter member 280b on the left and right sides of the display screen 31 behind the center case 23, respectively. The The first shutter member 280a is disposed in front of the second shutter member 280b.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, in the shutter movable accessory 280, first, the first shutter member 280a and the second shutter member 280b on both the left and right sides move toward the center of the display screen 31, and the first shutter member 280a. Stop at the maximum movable position. At this time, the second shutter member 280b is located behind the first shutter member 280a.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 35B, the second shutter member 280 b covered with the first shutter member 280 a moves toward the center of the display screen 31. As shown in FIG. 35C, the second shutter members 280b on both the left and right sides are relatively matched at the center of the display screen 31, and the display screen 31 is completely formed by the first shutter member 280a and the second shutter member 280b. It becomes invisible to the player by being covered with.

  As described above, the light emitting decorative member in the present embodiment is movable in front of the display screen 31 like a bag. In addition, although the LED board 282 was provided in the light emission decoration member, it is not necessarily required. When operating in front of the display screen 31 as a light emission source as in the present embodiment, the decoration diffusion sheet 283 may be irradiated by light emission from the display screen 31. Thereby, while being able to make a light emission decoration member more simple structure, since the light emission aspect diversifies rather than the light emission by LED282a, the interest of a game can be raised.

  In addition, embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 Game board 21 Game area 27 2nd start winning opening 30 Display apparatus 31 Display screen 100 Game control apparatus 150 Production control apparatus 200 Ball distribution apparatus 240 Distribution member 261 1st start winning hole 262 2nd start winning hole 270 Movable accessory 280 Shutter movable accessory 281 Decorative diffusion member 283 Decorative diffusion sheet 284 Resin part

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine comprising a control means capable of executing a variable display game based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area of the game area and generating a special game state when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
The control means includes
Start memory means capable of storing a game ball winning in the start winning area as a start memory and storing a predetermined number in an order of winning;
Prefetch determination means for predetermining the result of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area before the execution of the variable display game;
An effect execution means for executing an effect based on the determination result by the prefetch determination means,
The production execution means
Predetermined points can be added or subtracted in the variable display game executed before the variable display game that is the execution target of the effect,
A gaming machine, wherein a predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display game corresponding to the total points until the start of the variable display game to be the execution of the effect.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined point is added or subtracted in relation to a motion of a predetermined character displayed on a display device. The predetermined performance is
It can be executed at a timing set in a plurality in the variable display game that is the execution target of the production,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number of executions is set according to the predetermined point.

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