JP2016026827A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve an interest of a game.SOLUTION: A cover 129 comprises a lower part protection part 129b. The lower part protection part 129b is attached to a cover attachment part 3901. In the vicinity of the cover attachment part 3901, a cover rear lamp 131 is provided. The lower part protection part 129b comprises: an input side end part 129d into which light radiated from the cover rear lamp 131 is input; and an output side end part 129e which outputs the input light. The output side end part 129e is formed into a recessed part, which becomes a recess relative to its periphery, and a decorative plate 130 is disposed on the recessed part. The light output from the output side end part 129e is radiated to the decorative plate 130. The decorative plate 130 is a plate-shaped member having light transparency, and patterns are formed on its surface by irregularities, so that, when light is radiated, the patterns are enhanced, for acquiring a decorative effect.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the plurality of reels are provided, and a plurality of units are selected based on a player's game value input operation such as medals and a start lever start operation. There is a gaming machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that rotates the reels. In this gaming machine, the symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window by stopping each reel based on the operation of the stop button by the player.

  At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”) among the symbols displayed in the display window, (For example, a medal) is awarded.

  As such a gaming machine, a display device that performs image effects and a moving accessory that moves on the display screen of the display device are provided, and has a transparent resin cover that surrounds and protects them (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-214871

  However, the above gaming machines still have room for improvement in improving the fun of gaming.

  An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of games.

  A gaming machine (1) according to the present invention includes an effect device (103, 128) that performs an effect related to a game, a light-transmissive cover member (129) that covers at least a part of the effect device, and a cover member. An attachment member (130) that is detachably attached to the cover member, and irradiation devices (131a to 131f) that emit light to a predetermined light propagation part (129b) that constitutes at least a part of the cover member, The light propagation unit is positioned at a predetermined interval from the input side end (129d) to which the light irradiated from the irradiation device is input, and is input at the input side end. And an output side end (129e) that outputs at least a part of the light, and the mounting member is a position to which the light output from the output side end of the cover member is irradiated. Attached to , The presentation device may include an effect viewable display (103), wherein the cover member is characterized by covering the display device.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a through hole (129f) is formed in a part of a region of the cover member to which the attachment member is attached, and the main body (3903a) that cannot pass through the through hole; An engagement member (3903) that is capable of passing through a through hole and has an extending portion (3903b) that engages with the attachment member, and the attachment of the attachment member to the cover member is the engagement member It is realized by passing the extending portion of the first through the through hole and engaging with the mounting member.

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

It is explanatory drawing which shows the front of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the cabinet. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the back surface of the front door. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a program start process in the main control board 200. 5 is a flowchart showing the first half of main loop processing in the main control board 200. 4 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the main loop process in the main control board 200. 7 is a flowchart showing a game state transition process in the main control board 200. 7 is a flowchart showing an RT gaming state transition process in the main control board 200. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a game state transfer table. 5 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process in the main control board 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a main process in a sub control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task in a sub control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in a sub-control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing the first half of an effect content determination process in a sub-control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the effect content determination process in the sub-control board 300. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition managed by the sub control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition managed by the sub control board. 10 is a flowchart showing a first half of a process at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command in the sub-control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the process at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command in the sub-control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a reel stop command reception process in a sub-control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing special effect determination processing in a sub-control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a game continuation determination process in a sub-control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing effect button processing in a sub-control board 300. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing data communication of the gaming machine 1, the portable terminal device 801, and the center device 802 in the effect button process. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example in the liquid crystal display device 103. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing in the image control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process in the image control board 320. 5 is a flowchart showing an image control board interrupt process in the image control board 320. FIG. 38 shows the rendering unit 128 in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation unit 128 when the 1st actor effect production control is performed. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation unit 128 when 2nd actor effect production control is performed. It is explanatory drawing of the positional relationship of LED light 3101 and the permeation | transmission part 3005,3006. It is explanatory drawing of the arrangement pattern of LED light 3101. FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of a reel unit 420. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the electrical decoration apparatus 3513. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the special effect of the electrical decoration apparatus 3513. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of X symbol 3801. FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the side surface of the gaming machine 1 around a cover 129. FIG. It is the figure which looked at the decoration board 130 from the front. FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of a modification of the effect unit 128. FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of a modification of the effect unit 128. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement range of the liquid crystal display device 103. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the vertical swing of the liquid crystal display device 103. FIG. 52 shows the movement range of the effect unit 128. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128. It is explanatory drawing which shows the decoration panel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel part for decoration 4701 and the clear panel part 4702. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a decorative object 4803. FIG. It is a figure explaining the positional relationship of LED light and a light emission member.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a so-called “pachislot gaming machine” will be described as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines, for example, so-called “pachinko gaming machines”.

[Composition of gaming machine]
With reference to FIGS. 1-3, the structure of the game machine 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the front of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the cabinet 101, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the back surface of the front door 102. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 101 and a front door 102. The cabinet 101 is a substantially rectangular box, and has an opening on the front side thereof. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cabinet 101 has a hinge mechanism 101a at the left end of the opening. The hinge mechanism 101a pivotally supports the front door 102 so that it can be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 103 is provided above the front door 102. The liquid crystal display device 103 has a display screen 103a for displaying images, and is used for effect display for displaying moving images and still images. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 103 is provided for notifying information related to the result of an internal lottery process described later, or notifying information necessary for stopping and displaying a combination of symbols related to winning on the active line. It has been. In the present embodiment, a drive mechanism for moving the liquid crystal display device 103 up and down is provided, and the liquid crystal display device 103 itself can be moved up and down.

  An accessory device 127 is provided adjacent to the liquid crystal display device 103. In the accessory device 127, a portion (effect unit 128) located in front of the liquid crystal display device 103 is movable in the vertical direction relative to the display screen 103a along the display screen 103a. In addition, the details of the operation will be described later.

  The liquid crystal display device 103 and the accessory device 127 (the effect unit 128) are surrounded and protected by a resin cover 129 having transparency. Examples of the resin include acrylic resin, reinforced plastic, and polycarbonate.

Under the cover 129, a decorative plate 130 having light permeability is provided. Further, behind the decorative plate 130, cover rear lamps 131a to 131f are provided.
A panel 104 is provided below the liquid crystal display device 103. The panel 104 is provided with a display window 104a that allows the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c shown in FIG.

Here, the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c of FIG. 2 will be described. Reel 124a
, 124b, 124c are a left reel 124a, a middle reel 124b, and a right reel 124c. Hereinafter, it is described as a reel 124 as appropriate. The reels 124 are provided inside the cabinet 101, and each has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the circumferential surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. Yes. The left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c are rotationally driven by exciting stepping motors 401, 402, and 403, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed. When the reel 124 is stopped, the three symbols of the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c are visible from the display window 104a. In this embodiment, the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c are unitized by a reel unit 420, and the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c are attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1. Is easy.

The lower part of the panel 104 protrudes forward from the panel 104 and is provided with various operation units.
On the upper surface of the protruding portion of the front door 102, an effect button 105, a MAX-BET button 106, a 1BET button 107, a settlement button 108, a cross key 109, and a medal slot 110 are provided.

  The production button 105 is arranged at the center of the upper surface and has a circular shape. The production button 105 is used for production and is pressed by the player. Thereby, an effect etc. are performed via the liquid crystal display device 103. The effect button 105 has a built-in effect button effect lamp (not shown). Then, by performing lighting / flashing control of the effect button effect lamp, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

  The MAX-BET button 106 is provided on the left side of the effect button and has a circular shape that is slightly smaller than the effect button 105. A predetermined number of medals for a player are stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1. The MAX-BET button 106 is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game among the credited medals for the game. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game (one game) is three.

Two buttons 107 and 108 arranged in the front-rear direction are arranged on the left side of the MAX-BET button 106.
Arranged on the far side is a 1 BET button 107. Also, a settlement button 108 is arranged on the front side.

  The 1BET button 107 is provided to use one medal out of the credited medals for the game. Further, the settlement button 108 is provided for performing settlement of credited medals among medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum creditable number is “50”.

  On the right side of the effect button 105, a cross key 109 is provided. The cross key 109 has strip-shaped push buttons arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions and can be pressed in four directions.

On the right side of the cross key 109, a medal slot 110 is provided. The medal slot 110 has an opening for a player to insert a medal.
A start lever 111, three stop buttons 112, 113, 114, and a return button 115 are provided on the front side of the protruding portion of the front door 102.

  The start lever 111 is provided to detect a game start operation by the player. The grip lever portion of the start lever 111 incorporates a later-described start lever effect lamp 111a.

  The three stop buttons 112, 113, 114 are a left stop button 112, a middle stop button 113, and a right stop button 114. These stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 correspond to the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c, and are operated to stop the rotation of each reel 124.

  The return button 115 is provided on the right side of the stop buttons 112, 113 and 114. The return button 115 is for returning a jammed medal when the medal inserted into the medal slot 110 is jammed.

  On the both sides of the display window 104a of the panel 104 described above, the effect lamps 116a to 116j are arranged in the vertical direction by five each on the left and right. Specifically, it is provided on the back side of the transmissive part at the left and right ends of the panel 104, and it is possible to notify the current state (for example, ART state) by emitting light under a predetermined condition. . Hereinafter, the effect lamps 116a to 116j are described as “effect lamps 116” as appropriate.

  Further, below the display window 104a, a stored number display device 117, a game state display lamp 118, a payout number display device 119, stop operation order display lamps 120a, 120b, 120c and the like are provided.

The stored number display unit 117 is arranged slightly to the left of the center and displays the number of medals stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1 as described above.
The game state display lamp 118 includes two lamps 118a and 118b, and is arranged side by side at substantially the center position. The gaming state display lamp 118 notifies the current gaming state.

  The payout number display unit 119 is arranged slightly on the right side of the center, and is aligned on the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 110 or on the activated line activated by operating the 1 BET button 107 or the MAX-BET button 106. It is provided to display the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, among the three symbols of the left reel 124a, middle reel 124b, and right reel 124c displayed on the display window 104a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 124a and the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 124b. Only the downward-sloping line connecting the displayed symbol and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is regarded as an effective line.

  In the following, a line connecting the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 124c with “straight line” or Described appropriately as “upper line”. Also, a line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is “middle stage” or “middle stage line”. As appropriate. In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 124c is a “lower” or “lower line” As appropriate. Also, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is “upward to the right” or “right” If necessary, describe it as “rising line”.

  Stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c are provided below the display window 104a. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 120a is provided below the left reel 124a, the stop operation order display lamp 120b is provided below the middle reel 124b, and the stop operation order display lamp 120c is , Provided below the right reel 124c.

  The stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c are provided to notify the player of the optimal stop operation order of the left stop button 112, the middle stop button 113, and the right stop button 114. Specifically, when it is the optimal timing to perform the stop operation of the left stop button 112, the optimal timing is to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 120a and perform the stop operation of the middle stop button 113. In such a case, when it is the optimal timing to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 120b and stop the right stop button 114, the notification is made by lighting or blinking the stop operation sequence display lamp 120c. Do.

  A decorative panel 140 is provided below the front door 102 (below the start lever 111, the three stop buttons 112, 113, 114, and the return button 115). The configuration of the decorative panel 140 will be described later.

  A tray unit 121 is provided at the lowermost part of the front door 102 (below the decorative panel 140). The tray unit 121 is provided for receiving and storing discharged medals.

  The medal payout port 122 discharges medals to the tray unit 121. The medal payout opening 122 is provided for paying out medals based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. In addition, when it is determined that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 110 is not an appropriate medal, or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 110 when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, the medal insertion slot 110 is inserted. The medals are discharged to the tray unit 121.

  Here, when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, for example, when the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c are rotating, or when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. Say.

  On both sides of the medal payout opening 122, lower speakers 123a and 123b are provided. The lower speakers 123a and 123b output BGM, voice, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect. Hereinafter, the lower speakers 123a and 123b will be collectively referred to as “lower speaker 123” as appropriate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper speakers 126 a and 126 b can be visually recognized from the back side of the front door 102. Similarly to the lower speakers 123a and 123b, the upper speakers 126a and 126b also output BGM, sound, sound effects, and the like when performing effects. Hereinafter, the upper speakers 126a and 126b will be collectively referred to as “upper speaker 126” where appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 200 is provided above the reel 124 inside the cabinet 101. The main control board 200 controls the gaming machine 1.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, a sub-control board 300 is provided on the upper rear surface of the front door 102. The sub control board 300 is provided to control the liquid crystal display device 103 and the speakers 123 and 126.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a hopper 125 is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 101. The hopper 125 is a structure for paying out medals to the player. The hopper 125 is driven and controlled based on a predetermined signal from the main control board 200.

[Block diagram of entire gaming machine]
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

In the gaming machine 1, a sub control board 300, a reel control board 400, a relay board 500, and a power supply board 600 are connected to a main control board 200 that controls main operations.
A main CPU 201, a main ROM 202, a main RAM 203, a random number generator 204, and an I / F (interface) circuit 205 are electrically connected to the main control board 200.

  The main CPU 201 reads a program stored in the main ROM 202 and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the sub-control board 300, the reel control board 400, the relay board 500, and the power supply board 600 are processed. A predetermined signal is transmitted.

  The main ROM 202 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 201, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 300, and the like.

  The main RAM 203 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 201. Further, the main RAM 203 has a role of temporarily storing calculation results and the like by the main CPU 201.

  The random number generator 204 is provided for generating a random number for determining a winning area or the like. Here, in the present embodiment, the random number generator 204 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

  An I / F (interface) circuit 205 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving commands between the main control board 200, the sub control board 300, the reel control board 400, the relay board 500, and the power supply board 600.

  The relay board 500 includes a 1BET switch 107sw, a MAX-BET switch 106sw, a settlement switch 108sw, a start switch 111sw, a left stop switch 112sw, a middle stop switch 113sw, a right stop switch 114sw, a stored number display 117, and a game state display lamp 118. A payout number display 119 is connected.

  The 1BET switch 107sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the 1BET button 107 by the player. Further, when the player's operation of the 1BET button 107 is detected by the 1BET switch 107sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. The main CPU 201 performs control to use one medal from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The MAX-BET switch 106sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the MAX-BET button 106 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the MAX-BET button 106 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 106sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. . Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500, the main CPU 201 performs control to use the maximum number (for example, 3) of medals in the game from the medals stored by the player.

  The settlement switch 108sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 108 by the player. Further, when the adjustment switch 108 sw detects the player's operation of the payment button 108, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. The main CPU 201 outputs a signal indicating that the stored medal is returned to the hopper 125 of the power supply board 600 based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 500. The stored medals are returned.

  The start switch 111sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the start lever 111 by the player. In addition, when the start switch 111sw detects the operation of the start lever 111 by the player, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel 124 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The left stop switch 112sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the left stop button 112 by the player. When the operation of the left stop button 112 by the player is detected by the left stop switch 112sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs stop control of the rotating left reel 124a based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The middle stop switch 113sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the middle stop button 113 by the player. Further, when the operation of the intermediate stop button 113 by the player is detected by the intermediate stop switch 113sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs stop control of the rotating middle reel 124b based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The right stop switch 114sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the right stop button 114 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the right stop button 114 by the player is detected by the right stop switch 114sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs stop control of the rotating right reel 124c based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500. Hereinafter, the left stop switch 112sw, the middle stop switch 113sw, and the right stop switch 114sw may be collectively referred to as “stop switches 112sw, 113sw, 114sw”.

  In the present embodiment, the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw are provided so as to be able to detect ON / OFF of the operation of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114. Accordingly, when the stop button 112, 113, 114 is operated by the player (ON edge), and after the player operates the stop button 112, 113, 114, the player's finger is moved to the stop button 112, 113, 114. It is provided so as to be able to detect when it is away from 114 (OFF edge).

[Power supply board 600]
A power supply device 610 and a hopper 125 are connected to the power supply substrate 600.
The power supply device 610 is provided with a power switch 611sw and a reset switch 612sw, and these switches are connected to the power supply substrate 600 via the power supply device 610.

  The power switch 611sw is a switch for detecting that the power button 611 has been operated by a store clerk or the like of an amusement store. Further, when the operation of the power button 611 by a store clerk or the like is detected by the power switch 611sw, the power board 600 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. . Further, a voltage is supplied to the entire gaming machine 1.

  The reset switch 612sw is a switch for detecting that the reset button 612 has been operated by a store clerk or the like of an amusement store. Further, when an operation by a store clerk or the like is detected by the reset switch 612sw, the power supply board 600 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Thereby, the output of the error signal or the like can be stopped and the error state can be recovered.

[Reel control board 400]
Stepping motors 401, 402, 403, a left reel sensor 411s, a middle reel sensor 412s, and a right reel sensor 413s are connected to the reel control board 400.

  Stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 are provided to rotationally drive the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c. Further, in the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403, the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 is transmitted to the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Thus, each time a pulse is output to the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403, the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c rotate at a constant angle. The main CPU 201 manages the rotation angles of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 after detecting the reel index. To do.

The left reel sensor 411s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the left reel 124a has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.
The middle reel sensor 412s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the middle reel 124b has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

The right reel sensor 413s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the right reel 124c has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.
[Sub-control board 300]
The sub-control board 300 is a board for mainly controlling effects. The sub control board 300 includes an effect control board 310, an image control board 320, a sound control board 330, an effect button detection switch 105sw, a cross key detection switch 109sw, a start lever effect lamp 111a, and a stop operation order display lamp. 120 is connected.

  The effect button detection switch 105sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the effect button 105 by the player. Further, when an operation of the effect button 105 by the player is detected by the effect button detection switch 105sw, the sub control board 300 performs control based on the operation of the effect button 105 by the player.

  The cross key detection switch 109sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the cross key 109 by the player. When the operation of the cross key 109 by the player is detected by the cross key detection switch 109sw, the sub-control board 300 performs control based on the operation of the cross key 109 by the player.

  The start lever effect lamp 111a is composed of a high-intensity light emitting diode, and is provided for performing an effect appealing visually to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, in the internal lottery process described later, the sub-control board 300 controls lighting / flashing of the start lever effect lamp 111a based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied. I do.

  The stop operation order display lamp 120 is for informing the stop order of the reels 124. In a later-described internal lottery process, the sub-control board 300 performs lighting / flashing control of the stop operation sequence display lamp 120 based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition such as when a predetermined winning area is won.

  The effect control board 310 is a board for controlling the effect button detection switch 105sw, the stop operation order display lamp 120, and the start lever effect lamp 111a mainly at the time of production. The effect control board 310 is connected with an I / F (interface) circuit 311, a sub CPU 312, a random number generator 313, a sub ROM 314, and a sub RAM 315.

The I / F (interface) circuit 311 is provided for receiving signals from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200.
The sub CPU 312 reads an effect program stored in the sub ROM 314 and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command from the main control board 200 and an input signal of the effect button detection switch 105sw and the cross key detection switch 109sw. The result of the calculation is provided to supply the image control board 320 and the sound control board 330.

  The random number generator 313 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 103, the speakers 123, 126, and the like. The random number generator 313 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the ART state or the number of games in the ART state.

  The sub ROM 314 is provided to store a program for executing an effect, an effect table, an ART lottery table, and the like. The sub ROM 314 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

  The sub RAM 315 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 312 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 200, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Further, the sub RAM 315 is provided with an ART state storage area for storing the ART state and an ART game number storage area for storing the number of ART games.

  The image control board 320 is provided for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 103 mainly when performing an effect. In addition, an image control unit 321, a liquid crystal control CPU 322 a, a liquid crystal control ROM 322 b, a liquid crystal control RAM 322 c, a frame counter 322 d, a CGROM 323, a crystal oscillator 324, a VRAM 325, and an RTC device 326 are connected to the image control board 320.

  The image control unit 321 is an image processor called a VDP (Video Display Processor). The image control unit 321 reads image data based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 322a, generates a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) based on the read image data, and outputs the video signal to the general-purpose board 720. As a result, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 322 a is provided for creating a display list based on the command received from the effect control board 310 and transmitting the display list to the image control unit 321. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 322 a performs control to display the image data stored in the CGROM 323 on the liquid crystal display device 103.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 322b is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 322a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, and animation scene information. Etc. are stored.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 322c is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 322a. The liquid crystal control RAM 322c also functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 322a performs arithmetic processing, and is provided for temporarily storing data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 322b. The information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 322c includes “effect time information” used for executing a specific effect performed by measuring a predetermined time.

  The frame counter 322d is provided in order to receive a power supply from the power supply board 600 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 322d stops counting the frame counter value when the supply of power from the power supply board 600 is stopped. Then, when the supply of power by the power supply substrate 600 is resumed, the frame counter 322d initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and resumes counting.

  A CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 323 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, etc.). In addition, the CGROM 323 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). This pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 323 is read by the image control unit 321 in units of image data, and image processing is performed in units of frame image data. Further, the CGROM 323 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 323 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Not limited to this, a configuration in which only a part is compressed may be used. As a movie compression method, various compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 324 is provided to output a pulse signal (V blank interrupt signal) to the image control unit 321 every “1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)”. Further, the image control unit 321 generates a system clock for performing control by dividing the pulse signal, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 103, and the like. Then, the image control unit 321 that has detected the V blank interrupt signal outputs an effect processing timing notification signal based on the V blank interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 322a at a predetermined timing.

  The VRAM 325 is configured by an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). Here, the SRAM is a readable / writable memory and is a kind of volatile memory for temporarily holding data. By configuring the VRAM 325 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed.

  The RTC device 326 is provided to count a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from the count value counted by the frame counter 322d. The RTC device 326 is connected to the liquid crystal control CPU 322a of the image control board 320 via a bus. The RTC device 326 is provided for acquiring the current date and time.

  The general-purpose substrate 720 is provided between the image control substrate 320 and the liquid crystal display device 103, and has a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it when displaying the image data. In addition, the general-purpose board 720 has a bridge function for converting the image data into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 103 that displays image data. For example, a difference in resolution between when an SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) 19-inch liquid crystal display device 103 is connected and when an XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device 103 is connected To absorb.

  The sound control board 330 is a board for controlling the sound output of the speakers 123 and 126 mainly when performing an effect. A sound source IC 331, a sound source ROM 332, an audio RAM 333, and an amplifier 334 are connected to the sound control board 330.

The sound source IC 331 is provided for reading a program and data related to sound from the sound source ROM 332 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 123 and 126.
The sound source ROM 332 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, programs and data related to voice are stored.

The audio RAM 333 is provided for generating a sound such as BGM based on sound data corresponding to the effect.
The amplifier 334 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 331 and output it to the speakers 123 and 126.

  The liquid crystal driving unit 710 is controlled by the image control unit 321 and moves the liquid crystal display device 103. Specifically, the liquid crystal drive unit 710 moves the liquid crystal display device 103 up and down by a signal input from the image control unit 321.

  The vertical drive unit 730 is controlled by the image control unit 321 and moves the effect unit 128 of the accessory device 127. Specifically, the vertical drive unit 730 moves the rendering unit 128 up and down by a signal input from the image control unit 321.

  With the liquid crystal drive unit 710 and the vertical drive unit 730, the liquid crystal display device 103 itself moves up and down, and the effect unit 128 can be moved up and down in front of the liquid crystal display device 103.

  The left / right drive unit 731 and the rotation drive unit 732 are controlled by the image control unit 321 to drive the movable part constituting the rendering unit 128. The light emission control unit 733 is controlled by the image control unit 321 and controls the light emission of the plurality of LED lights 734 provided in the effect unit 128.

[Design arrangement table]
As described above, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the reel 124, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet.

  A symbol arrangement table corresponding to this symbol is provided in the main ROM 202. When the main CPU 201 detects the reel index, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 104a is defined as “00”. Further, “00” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the symbols in the order of the reel rotation direction with reference to the symbol position “00”. Each symbol includes bell, replay, cherry, watermelon, blue 7, red 7, BAR, and the like.

[Design code table]
The symbol code table has symbol codes corresponding to symbols arranged on the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c, and data corresponding to the symbols. By using this symbol code table, the symbol type displayed on the display window 104a can be specified based on the symbol counter values ("00" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table.

[Design combination table]
Of the three symbols of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b and the right reel 124c displayed on the display window 104a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 124b, It has already been described that the right downward line obtained by connecting the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is an effective line.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination determined in advance according to the type of privilege. The privilege includes a medal payout, a replay operation, a bonus game operation, and the like. When the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 201 performs a medal payout, re-game operation, bonus game operation, etc. A privilege is given to the player. Note that if the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, it is “lost”.

The combination of symbols from which medals are paid out is collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols related to winning” as appropriate.
In addition, there are a plurality of combinations on the effective line for the appearance that the “bells” are arranged in appearance. In the present embodiment, “upper bell”, “push order bell”, and “correct answer bell” are defined as “bell”.

  The same applies to “replay”, and “normal replay”, “preparation replay”, “RT4 transition replay”, “follow replay”, “red 7 replay”, “blue 7 replay”, and “RUSH replay” are defined. Yes.

Furthermore, combinations such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “technical intervention role”, “special role”, and “blank” are defined in the symbol combination table.
[Program start processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a program start process executed by the main CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Here, the program start process will be described. The program start process is performed based on the fact that the power switch 611sw is turned on.

  In the first S501, initial setting processing is performed. In this process, an address of a table for setting an internal register of the gaming machine 1 is set, and the address of the register is set based on the table.

  In S502, checksum calculation processing is performed. In this process, the check sum of the main RAM 203 is calculated, and when the calculation is completed, the check sum of the main RAM 203 is set. Here, the checksum (CheckSum) is a kind of code for detecting an error.

  In S503, it is determined whether or not the setting change switch is “ON”. When the setting change key is inserted into the keyhole and rotated by a predetermined angle, the setting change switch is turned on. If it is determined that the setting change switch is “ON” (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S504. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting change switch is “OFF” (S503: NO), the process proceeds to S506.

  In S504, it is determined whether or not the door opening / closing switch is “ON”. When a dedicated key is inserted into the door opening / closing key hole and rotated by a predetermined angle, and the front door 102 is opened by a predetermined angle or more, the door opening / closing switch is turned ON. If it is determined that the door opening / closing switch is “ON” (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, when it is determined that the door open / close switch is “OFF” (S504: NO), the process proceeds to S505.

  In S505, a setting change device operation abnormality flag is set. In this process, a setting change device operation abnormality flag stored in the main RAM 203 is set. That is, when the setting change switch is “ON” even though the door opening / closing switch is “OFF”, the setting change device operation abnormality flag is set.

  In S506, a power interruption recovery process is performed. Here, when the supply of power is started after the supply of power to the gaming machine 1 is interrupted, a process of restoring the saved register value or the saved stack pointer value is performed. . In the power interruption recovery process, an initialization process of the main RAM 203 is performed. When the process of S506 ends, the program start process ends.

  In S507, a setting change device operation start command is set. In order to transmit the setting change device operation start command to the sub-control board 300, processing for setting the setting change device operation start command in the main RAM 203 is performed. Here, the setting change device operation start command is a command having information indicating that the setting change of the gaming machine 1 is started.

  In S508, a setting value change process is performed. Specifically, the setting value switching display process is performed based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button, and the setting value is changed based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 111 by the start switch 111sw. A confirmation process is performed, and the setting value is stored in the main RAM 203 when it is detected that the setting change key that has been rotated by a predetermined angle has been rotated to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed.

  In S509, the number of stored sheets and the number of payouts are displayed. Specifically, the storage number display unit 117 and the payout number display unit 119 connected to the relay board 500 via the I / F circuit 205 display the storage number and the payout number.

  In S510, a setting change device operation end command is set. In this process, the setting change device operation end command is set in the main RAM 203 in order to transmit the setting change device operation end command to the sub-control board 300. Here, the setting change device operation end command is a command having information that the set value has been changed and information related to the changed set value.

[Main loop processing]
The main loop process will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the first S601, initialization processing is performed. Specifically, the stack pointer is set and the main RAM 203 is initialized.

In S602, game start management processing is performed. Specifically, a process for clearing the payout number and a process for setting the current gaming state are performed.
In S603, an overflow display process is performed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary storage unit is full, and a predetermined error display is performed by the payout number display unit 119 via the relay board 500.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined error display is performed on the payout number display device 119. However, the display is not limited to this, and the display may be performed using another display device or a lamp. For example, the notification may be performed by a plurality of devices such as the payout number display device 119 and the liquid crystal display device 103.

  In S604, medal acceptance start processing is performed. This process includes a process for permitting the reception of medals when the re-game is not activated. Specifically, in the medal acceptance start process, a medal insertion number counter addition process when a medal is inserted, a medal automatic insertion command set during replay, and the like are performed.

In S605, a set value confirmation process is performed. Specifically, a process of reading the set value stored in the main RAM 203 is performed in S510.
In S606, medal management processing is performed. This process is to perform medal insertion check and the like.

  In S607, input / exit sensor check processing is performed. In this process, when an abnormality is detected in the medal sensor or the payout sensor provided in the hopper 125, the detected abnormality is displayed. Specifically, in the insertion / dispensing sensor check process, it is determined whether or not the medal sensor has detected an abnormality, whether or not the dispensing sensor provided in the hopper 125 has detected an abnormality, and the like.

  In step S608, a start lever check process is performed. This process includes a process for determining whether or not the start switch 111sw is ON. Specifically, in the start lever check process, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start lever 111 can be accepted. If it is determined that the operation can be accepted, the acceptance of the operation to the start lever 111 is permitted. Is done.

  In S609, an internal lottery process is performed. This process includes a process of determining a winning area by lottery. In the internal lottery process, information such as the current gaming state, the number of lotteries in the current gaming state, and the RT type is also acquired.

  In S610, a symbol code setting process is performed. This process includes a process of drawing whether or not to execute the spinning effect based on the winning area determined in step S609.

  In S611, a reel rotation start preparation process is performed. This process includes a process for setting a minimum of one game time. In the reel rotation start preparation process, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter set in the previous game has become “0”. The value of the timer counter here is set to a minimum of one game time (about 4.1 seconds). In the reel rotation start preparation process, a waiting time until the rotation of the reel 124 reaches a constant speed is also set.

  In S612, pre-reel stop processing is performed. This process includes a pull-in prediction process for the rotating reel 124 and the like. In the pull-in prediction process, first, an initial value of the virtual stop position is set, and a process of acquiring the pull-in priority is performed. If the stop position is not “00”, the stop position is corrected, and the pull-in priority is stored. .

  In S613, a reel rotation start process is performed. Specifically, the reel 124 is rotated at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 via the reel control board 400.

  In S701 of FIG. 7, an operable state flag is set. Specifically, the operable state flag stored in the main RAM 203 is turned ON. Here, the operable state flag is provided corresponding to each of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114. The operable state flag is used to determine whether or not the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 can be stopped. For example, when all the operable state flags corresponding to the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are all ON, the main CPU 201 determines that all the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 can be stopped.

  In S702, processing during reel rotation is performed. This process includes control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel 124 based on the fact that the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw have detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 by the player.

  In S703, it is determined whether or not there is a stop request. Specifically, in step S702, based on the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw, a stop operation for the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 by the player is detected. If it is determined that there is a stop request (S703: YES), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no stop request (S703: NO), the process proceeds to S705 without executing the process of S704.

  In S704, a reel stop command is set. Specifically, in order to transmit a reel stop command to the sub-control board 300, the reel stop command is set in the main RAM 203. Here, the reel stop command corresponds to the information related to the type of the reel 124 stopped, the information related to the symbol position when the stop operation to the stop button 112, 113, 114 by the player is detected, and the symbol position. It is a command having information related to symbol codes. In addition, the operable state flag stored in the main RAM 203 corresponding to the operated stop button 112, 113, 114 is turned OFF.

  In S705, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, it is determined whether or not all the reels 124 are stopped based on the operable state flag stored in the main RAM 203. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (S705: YES), the process proceeds to S706. On the other hand, while there is a reel 124 that has not been stopped (S705: NO), the processing from S702 is repeated.

  In S706, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are being operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an OFF edge of the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw is detected. If it is determined that the stop button 112, 113, 114 is being operated (S706: YES), the process proceeds to S706 until the stop button 112, 113, 114 is not operated (until an OFF edge is detected). Repeat the judgment process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop button is not being operated (S706: NO), that is, if an OFF edge is detected, the process proceeds to S707.

  In S707, display determination processing is performed. This process includes a process for calculating the number of payouts according to the winning combination of symbols. In this display determination process, a re-game operation command set at the time of re-game display, calculation of the number of payouts, and a process for determining an abnormality in display determination are also performed.

  In S708, input / exit sensor check processing is performed. Similar to S607, this process includes a process of displaying the detected abnormality when an abnormality of the medal sensor or the payout sensor provided in the hopper 125 is detected.

  In S709, a payout process is performed. In this process, medals are paid out by driving the hopper 125 through the power supply substrate 600. In this payout process, it is also determined whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter is “50”. If it is less than “50”, the stored number is added, and exceeds “50” during the addition. In this case, medals for the excess are paid out.

  In S710, game state transition processing is performed. This process is configured by a process of shifting the RT gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Details of the game state transition processing will be described later. After the processing of S710 is completed, the processing from S601 of FIG. 6 is repeated.

[Game state transition processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of the game state transition process in S710 of FIG.
In S801, RT gaming state transition processing is executed. This process shifts the gaming state based on the current gaming state and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. The RT gaming state transition process will be described later.

  In S802, a game state command is set. Specifically, in order to transmit the gaming state to the sub-control board 300, processing for setting the gaming state command in the main RAM 203 is performed. Here, the gaming state command is a command having information indicating which gaming state is the RT0 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state.

  In S803, a spinning effect execution process is performed. Specifically, the rotation effect is executed when the flag for executing the rotation effect stored in the main RAM 203 is ON. In addition, the spinning effect is also executed in an interrupt process described later.

  In step S804, it is determined whether or not the spinning effect is being performed. Specifically, after the turning effect is started in S803, it is determined whether or not the started turning effect is finished. If it is determined that the spinning effect is being performed (S804: YES), the determination process of S804 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the spinning effect is not being performed (S804: NO), the game state transition process is terminated and the process returns to the main loop process.

[RT gaming state transition processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing details of the RT gaming state transition processing in S801.
In S901, the gaming state is acquired. The game state is stored in the main RAM 203.

  In S902, a game state transition corresponding to the current game state is performed. This process is to shift the gaming state corresponding to the gaming state acquired in S901, and is based on the gaming state transition table. After the processing of S902 is completed, the RT gaming state transition processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the gaming state transition processing.

[Game state transition table]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a gaming state transition table.
The gaming state transition table is stored in the main ROM 202, and defines the current gaming state, conditions for transitioning the RT gaming state, and the gaming state of the transition destination.

  When the current gaming state is “RT0 gaming state”, from the “RT0 gaming state” based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Transition to “RT1 gaming state”.

  When the current gaming state is “RT1 gaming state”, “RT1 gaming state” is based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” on the active line. To “RT2 gaming state”.

  In addition, in the case of “RT1 gaming state”, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “Blue 7 Replay” or “Follow Replay” is displayed on the active line, “RT1 “Game state” shifts to “RT3 game state”.

  When the current gaming state is “RT2 gaming state”, from the combination of symbols related to “blank” on the active line, the combination of any symbol is displayed, and from “RT2 gaming state” Transition to “RT1 gaming state”.

  In addition, in the case of “RT2 gaming state”, any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “Red 7 Replay”, “Blue 7 Replay” or “Follow Replay” is displayed on the active line. Based on the above, the “RT2 gaming state” shifts to the “RT3 gaming state”.

  Furthermore, in the case of “RT2 gaming state”, “RT2 gaming state” is changed from “RT2 gaming state” to “RT2 gaming state” based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” is displayed. Transition to “RT5 gaming state”.

  When the current gaming state is “RT3 gaming state”, from the combination of symbols related to “blank” on the active line, any combination of symbols is displayed, and from “RT3 gaming state” Transition to “RT1 gaming state”.

  Also, in the case of “RT3 gaming state”, “RT3 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state” is displayed based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “RT4 transition replay” is displayed on the active line. Transition to “RT4 gaming state”.

  Furthermore, in the case of “RT3 gaming state”, “RT3 gaming state” is changed from “RT3 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state” based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” is displayed. Transition to “RT5 gaming state”.

  When the current gaming state is “RT4 gaming state”, from the combination of symbols related to “blank” on the active line, any combination of symbols is displayed. Transition to “RT1 gaming state”.

  Further, in the case of “RT4 gaming state”, “RT4 gaming state” to “RT5” based on the display of any symbol combination among the symbol combinations related to “RUSH replay” on the active line. “Game state”.

  When the current gaming state is “RT5 gaming state”, from the combination of symbols related to “blank” on the activated line, the combination of symbols is displayed, and the “RT5 gaming state” Transition to “RT1 gaming state”.

  Also, in the case of “RT5 gaming state”, “RT5 gaming state” to “RT2” based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” is displayed on the active line. “Game state”.

  Here, the winning area that can be determined in the internal lottery process to be described later differs depending on which of the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the RT5 gaming state. . For example, “blue 7 replay” can be determined as the winning area in the RT1 gaming state, but “blue 7 replay” is not determined as the winning area in the RT0 gaming state.

  In the internal lottery process described later, the winning probability depends on the gaming state depending on whether the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the RT5 gaming state. There are different winning areas. For example, the probability that “preparation replay” is determined as the winning area is defined to be higher in the RT5 gaming state than in the RT1 gaming state.

  In addition, even in the same gaming state, winning areas having different winning probabilities depending on currently set values are provided. For example, the probability that “common bell” is determined as the winning area in the RT0 gaming state is defined to be higher in “setting 6” than in “setting 1”.

  Hereinafter, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state to RT5 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”. .

[Winning area table]
The winning area table is stored in the main ROM 202, and “00” to “36” winning areas and contents corresponding to the winning areas are defined. Specifically, this is as follows.

The winning area “00” is “lost”.
The winning areas “01” to “03” are “bonus entry replays”. In this case, the red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, follow replay, normal replay, RUSH replay, or RT4 transition replay can be aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “04” to “06” are “Replays with BAR during RT4”. In this case, the BAR replay or the RUSH replay can be aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning area “07” is “blue 7 complete replay”. In this case, the blue 7 replay or follow replay can be aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “08” to “11” are “preparation replays”. In this case, the normal replay or the preparation replay can be aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning area “12” is “normal replay”. In this case, the normal replay can be aligned on the active line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “13” to “18” are “BAR replay during RT3”. In this case, the BAR replay can be aligned on the effective line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning area “19” is “replay for state transition”. In this case, the normal replay, the RT4 transition replay, or the RUSH replay can be aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “20” to “27” are “push order bells”. In this case, it is possible to align blanks, bells, or correct bells on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning area “28” is “technical intervention”. In this case, the technical intervention role or the bell can be aligned on the effective line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

The winning area “29” is “common bell”. In this case, the bells can be aligned on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.
The winning areas “30” and “31” are “watermelon”. In this case, it is possible to align the watermelons on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “32” and “33” are “Cherry”. In this case, cherries can be aligned on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “34” to “36” are “chance eyes”. In this case, the chances can be aligned on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  At this time, the winning area “00” may be determined in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, while the winning area “00” is not determined in the RT2 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. The winning area “01” may be determined in the RT2 gaming state, but is not likely to be determined in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state.

  As described above, the winning area table is different from the winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line differs depending on the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw detect the stop operation by the player, and the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw. The winning area is defined in which the combination of symbols on the active line does not differ according to the order in which the player detects the stop operation.

  Here, as an example of a winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is different depending on the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw detect the stop operation by the player, in the internal lottery process, “ When “bonus rush ray play” is determined, when the left stop switch 112sw first detects a stop operation, the symbol combination related to “blue 7 replay” or “follow replay” stops on the active line, When the stop switch 113sw detects a stop operation, the symbol combination related to “normal replay” stops on the active line, and when the right stop switch 114sw first detects a stop operation, the symbol combination related to “RT4 transition replay”. Stops on the active line.

  On the other hand, in the internal lottery process, the winning area “00” is determined as an example of a winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line does not differ depending on the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, 114sw detect the stop operation by the player. In this case, regardless of the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw detect the stop operation, the combination of symbols related to replay is aligned on the active line, or the combination of symbols related to winning is on the active line. There is no line up.

  Further, even if a predetermined winning area is determined in the internal lottery process, if the left stop button 112, the middle stop button 113, and the right stop button 114 are not operated at an appropriate timing, a predetermined determination area is determined. The displayed symbol combination may not be displayed on the active line.

  For example, in the internal lottery process, when “watermelon” of “30” and “31” is determined as the winning area, the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 104a when the middle stop button 113 is operated is the symbol position. When “00”, “Watermelon”, “Red 7” and “Blue 7”, which are part of the combination of symbols that are allowed to win, are not arranged within the 4-frame range. The symbols related to “Red 7” and “Blue 7” cannot be stopped on the active line. For this reason, even when “30” and “31” are determined as the winning areas, if the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are not operated at an appropriate timing, the symbols related to the determined winning areas are displayed. The combination cannot be displayed on the active line. In such a situation, it is required to operate the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 at an appropriate timing.

  On the other hand, when a specific winning area is determined in the internal lottery process, a combination of symbols related to the specific winning area on the active line regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 Is displayed on the active line.

  For example, when “bell” of “29” is determined as the winning area in the internal lottery process, the “bell” on the active line is related regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114. A combination of symbols is displayed.

  In addition to the table described above, the main ROM 202 has a special symbol combination (for example, displayed on the display window 104a) such as rotating the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c in reverse, increasing or decreasing the rotation speed. As an aspect of the symbol combination to be performed, a spinning effect execution is performed in which an effect (so-called freeze effect) performed by temporarily stopping at a symbol combination of “BAR2” is displayed in a straight line) A table and a spinning effect lottery table for drawing whether or not to execute the spinning effect are also included.

  For example, for freeze production, the operation of the 1 BET button 107 and the operation of the MAX-BET button 106 for using a medal necessary for the game for about “2995 ms”, the operation of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c. Even if the operation of the start lever 111 for starting the rotation is performed, there is an effect that the processing based on the operation is not performed.

[Interrupt processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the interrupt process. The interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every “1.49 ms”.

In S1101, the register is saved. Specifically, the value of the register currently used is saved.
In S1102, input port read processing is performed. Specifically, signals from the reel control board 400, the relay board 500, and the power supply board 600 are received through the I / F circuit 205.

In S1103, timer measurement processing is performed. Specifically, the value of the timer counter for measuring the rotation effect time at the time of the rotation effect, the minimum one game time, etc. is decremented.
In S1104, a reel number is set. Specifically, in the reel drive control process of S1105 described later, a reel number is set in order to set the target of the reel 124 to be driven and controlled.

  In S1105, a reel drive control process is performed. More specifically, by driving the reel stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 corresponding to the reel number set in S1104 via the reel control board 400, acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, and the like of the reel 124 are performed. I do. In addition, when executing the spinning effect, control is performed to rotate the rotation direction of the reel 124 in the reverse rotation direction.

  In S1106, it is determined whether or not all reels have been completed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process of S1105 has been performed for all the reels 124. If it is determined that all reels have been completed (S1106: YES), the process proceeds to S1107. On the other hand, if there is a reel 124 that has not finished processing (S1106: NO), the processing from S1104 is repeated.

In step S1107, external signal processing is performed. This process outputs the set data to a terminal board (not shown).
In S1108, an LED display process is performed. Specifically, light emission control of the stored number display device 117, the game state display lamp 118, the payout number display device 119, and the like is performed.

In step S1109, control command transmission processing is performed. Specifically, various commands set in the main RAM 203 are transmitted to the sub control board 300.
In S1110, a register restoration process is performed. Specifically, the register value saved in the processing of S1101 is restored. After the process of S1110 is completed, the interrupt process is terminated.

[Main processing in sub-control board 300]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing main processing in the sub-control board 300. This main process is executed based on the power switch 611sw being turned on.

In S1201, initialization processing is performed. Specifically, error check of the sub RAM 315, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed.
In S1202, the main control board communication task is activated. This process activates a main control board communication task in order to receive a command from the main control board.

In S1203, a sound control task is activated. This process activates a sound control task for controlling sound.
In step S1204, a lamp control task is activated. This process activates a lamp control task for controlling the lamp.

In step S1205, the image control task is activated. This process activates an image control task for performing control related to an image.
In S1206, effect button processing is executed. This process determines that the effect button 105 has been operated based on a signal from the effect button detection switch 105sw, and performs a predetermined display or the like. After the process of S1206 is completed, the main process is terminated.

[Main control board communication task]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the main control board communication task.
In S1301, initialization processing is performed. This process initializes a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 315.

  In S1302, a received command check process is performed. In this process, a command transmitted from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 via the I / F circuit 311 is checked.

  In S1303, it is determined whether a different command has been received. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command checked in S1302 is a command different from the previously transmitted command. If it is determined that the command is different from the previously transmitted command (S1303: YES), the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is the same as the previously transmitted command (S1303: NO), the processing from S1302 is repeated.

  In S1304, game information storage processing is performed. In this process, game information is created from the command checked in S1302 and stored in the sub RAM 315. As a result, information included in the parameter of the received command is stored in the sub-RAM 315, so that information managed in the main control board 200 can be managed also in the sub-control board 300. In the present embodiment, this parameter includes information on the number of stored medals (number of credits).

In step S1305, command analysis processing is executed. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later. After the processing of S1305 is completed, the processing from S1302 is repeated.
[Command analysis processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the command analysis processing in S1305.

In S1401, effect content determination processing is performed. This process is composed of a process for obtaining the production contents. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later.
In S1402, a lamp data determination process is performed. Specifically, lamp data corresponding to the content of the effect determined in step S1401 is determined.

In S1403, sound data determination processing is performed. Specifically, sound data corresponding to the effect content determined in S1401 is determined.
In S1404, image data determination processing is performed. Specifically, the image data corresponding to the effect content determined in S1401 is determined.

[Production content decision processing]
15 and 16 are flowcharts showing details of the effect content determination process in S1401.

  In S1501, it is determined whether a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command has been received. This process determines whether the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command. When it is determined that the received command is a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command (S1501: YES), the process proceeds to S1502. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is neither a setting change device operation start command nor a setting change device operation end command (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to S1503.

  In step S1502, processing for receiving a setting change device operation start / end command is performed. Specifically, when a setting change device operation start command is received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200, it is determined that image data indicating that the setting is being changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103. When the setting change device operation end command is received, it is determined to display the image data indicating that the setting change has been completed. After the process of S1502, the effect content determination process ends.

  In S1503, it is determined whether a gaming state command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a gaming state command. When it is determined that the received command is a gaming state command (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to S1504. On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not a gaming state command (S1503: NO), the process proceeds to S1505.

  In S1504, a game state command reception process is performed. In this process, based on the gaming state command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200, the gaming state managed by the sub control board 300 is updated, or an effect based on the information included in the gaming state command is performed. To make decisions.

  Here, the transition to the predetermined gaming state is determined, and when the transition to the predetermined gaming state is determined, the effect control of the accessory device 127 is performed. For example, when the transition to the RT4 gaming state is determined, or when the transition from the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state is determined, the sub CPU 312 controls the image control unit 321 to play the role. Control signals are output to the vertical drive unit 730, the left / right drive unit 731, and the light emission control unit 733 of the object device 127. Note that this effect control is first accessory effect control, and details thereof will be described later. After the process of S1504 is finished, the effect content determination process is finished.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command. If it is determined that the received command is an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command (S1505: YES), the process proceeds to S1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is neither an automatic medal insertion command nor a medal insertion command (S1505: NO), the process proceeds to S1507.

  In S1506, a medal insertion command reception process is performed. This processing includes processing for determining effect data based on an automatic medal insertion command or medal insertion command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the processing of S1506 is finished, the effect content determination processing is finished.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether a medal settlement command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a medal settlement command. If it is determined that the received command is a medal settlement command (S1507: YES), the process proceeds to S1508. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a medal settlement command (S1507: NO), the process proceeds to S1509.

  In S1508, a medal settlement command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on the medal settlement command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the processing of S1508 ends, the effect content determination processing ends.

  In step S1509, it is determined whether a reel rotation start acceptance command has been received. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel rotation start acceptance command (S1509: YES), the process proceeds to S1510. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a reel rotation start acceptance command (S1509: NO), the process proceeds to S1601 in FIG.

  In S1510, a reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a reel rotation start acceptance command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Details of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process will be described later. After the process of S1510 is finished, the effect content determination process is finished.

  In S1601 of FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a rotation effect time designation command has been received. This process is to determine whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a rotation effect time designation command. When it is determined that the command received here is the spinning effect time designation command (S1601: YES), the process proceeds to S1602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a spinning effect time designation command (S1601: NO), the process proceeds to S1603.

  In step S1602, a process at the time of receiving a spinning drum effect time designation command is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on the spinning effect time designation command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the process of S1602, the effect content determination process ends.

  In S1603, it is determined whether a reel rotation start command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a reel rotation start command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel rotation start command (S1603: YES), the process proceeds to S1604. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a reel rotation start command (S1603: NO), the process proceeds to S1605.

  In step S1604, a reel rotation start command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a reel rotation start command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Here, a timer is set for determining the elapsed time from the start of reel rotation. After the processing of S1604 ends, the effect content determination processing ends.

  In S1605, it is determined whether a reel stop command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel stop command (S1605: YES), the process proceeds to S1606. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a reel stop command (S1605: NO), the process proceeds to S1607.

  In S1606, a reel stop command reception process is performed. This processing includes processing for determining effect data at the time of reel stop based on the reel stop command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Details of the reel stop command reception process will be described later. After the processing of S1606 ends, the effect content determination processing ends.

  In S1607, special effect determination processing is executed. In this process, it is determined that the reel is continuously rotated, and execution of the special effect is determined. The special effect determination process will be described later.

  In S1608, it is determined whether a re-game operation command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a re-game operation command. When it is determined that the received command is a re-game operation command (S1608: YES), the process proceeds to S1609. On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not a re-game operation command (S1608: NO), the process proceeds to S1610.

  In S1609, a re-game operation command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a re-game operation command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the process of S1609 ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  In S1610, it is determined whether a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command. When it is determined that the received command is a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command (S1610: YES), the process proceeds to S1611. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command (S1610: NO), the processing of S1611 is not executed, and the effect content determination process is ended.

  In S1611, a medal payout start / end command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the processing of S1611 ends, the effect content determination processing ends.

[State transition by sub-control board 300]
Here, the state transition by the sub-control board 300 will be described.
17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing state transitions managed by the sub-control board 300. FIG.

  In addition to the gaming state controlled by the main control board 200, a plurality of states controlled by the sub control board 300 are provided. Hereinafter, description of each state and conditions for transition to each state will be given.

(Normal state)
The normal state is a disadvantageous state for the player. Here, in the normal state, the sub CPU 312 displays a normal background, a precursor background, or a special background on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320.

  The normal background suggests a disadvantage for the player. The precursor background suggests a transition to the precursor stage A and the self-releasing mode. The special background suggests that the lottery for shifting to the self-releasing mode is performed with high probability.

  The state number “01” indicates a normal state. The state number “02” indicates the normal state after Bonus. Furthermore, the state number “03” indicates a normal state after ART. In addition, the state number “06” indicates a self-releasing mode latent state.

(A precursor stage A)
The precursor stage A is a stage that suggests transition to a Bonus preparation state A described later. The precursor stage A can be shifted from the normal state by the sub CPU 312 after the end of the continuous effect A.

(Continuous production A)
Continuous effect A is an effect performed over a plurality of games. Here, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 312 displays the result of the continuous effect A on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320 to notify the shift to the self-releasing mode. In addition, the sub CPU 312 displays the result of the continuous effect A on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320 to notify the normal state and the transition to the precursor stage A.
(Self-releasing mode)
The self-releasing mode is a mode in which the sub CPU 312 performs a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state A based on the combination of symbols relating to the push order bell being displayed on the active line. In order to determine the number of games staying in the self-releasing mode, the sub CPU 312 determines by lottery whether to win 10 games, 20 games, or a lottery for transition to the Bonus preparation state A. In addition, the sub CPU 312 shifts to the Bonus preparation state A when winning the lottery to shift to the Bonus preparation state A in the self-releasing mode. On the other hand, the sub CPU 312 does not win the lottery for the transition to the Bonus preparation state A, but shifts to the normal state by digesting the predetermined number of games among the 10 games or 20 games determined by the lottery. Let The self-releasing mode is the state number “07”.

  In the self-releasing mode, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the internal lottery process, the stop operation order in which the combination of symbols related to the push order bell is displayed on the active line is the stop operation order. Notification is made by the display lamps 120a to 120c.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery for the transition to the Bonus preparation state A is performed based on the fact that the combination of symbols related to the push order bell is displayed on the active line. However, the present invention is limited to this. There is no. For example, based on the fact that another symbol combination different from the symbol combination relating to the push order bell is displayed on the active line, a transition lottery to the Bonus preparation state A may be performed, or in the internal lottery process Alternatively, a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state A may be performed based on the determination of a predetermined winning area.

(Continuous production B)
Continuous effect B is an effect performed over a plurality of games. Here, the result of the continuous effect B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320 to notify the transition to the Bonus preparation state A and the transition to the normal state.

(Bonus preparation state A)
The Bonus preparation state A is a state before the transition to the Bonus state. At this time, when the Bonus notification is made, the state shifts to one of the Bonus state A, the Bonus state B, and the Bonus state C based on the lottery result using the Bonus state distribution table.

  Here, the sub CPU 312 performs control to shift to the Bonus state A based on the fact that the BAR1 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line. Further, the sub CPU 312 performs control to shift to the Bonus state B based on the fact that the red 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right rising line, and the right falling line. On the other hand, the sub CPU 312 performs control to shift to the Bonus state C based on the fact that the blue 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper, middle, lower, right-up and right-down lines.

  If a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on any of the middle, lower, right-up, or right-down lines, the lottery result using the Bonus state distribution table described below is displayed. Based on the state, the state is shifted to any one of the Bonus state A to the Bonus state C.

(Bonus state)
In the Bonus state, a Bonus state A to a Bonus state C are provided. The Bonus state A has a state number “09”, the Bonus state B has a state number “08”, and the Bonus state C has a state number “10”.

(Bonus state A)
The Bonus state A is an advantageous state for the player. At this time, when a predetermined winning area is determined by the internal lottery process for 20 games, the appropriate stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are displayed in order to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. The order of the stop operation is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. If navigation stock is acquired during 20 games, the state shifts to the ART game number determination state.

Note that when the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay can be displayed on the active line after 20 games have ended, the state may be shifted to the ART game number determination state.
(Bonus state B)
The Bonus state B is an advantageous state for the player. At this time, when a predetermined winning area is determined by the internal lottery process for 48 games, the appropriate stop buttons 112, 113, 114 are displayed in order to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. The order of the stop operation is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. Further, when the navigation stock lottery is performed based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the navigation stock is acquired, the state shifts to the ART game number determination state at the end of the 48 games.

  It should be noted that even if the meter rising lottery is performed based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and whether or not to shift to the ART game number determination state is determined based on the value of the meter at the end of 48 games. Good.

(Bonus state C)
The Bonus state C is an advantageous state for the player. At this time, when a predetermined winning area is determined by the internal lottery process for 48 games, the appropriate stop buttons 112, 113, 114 are displayed in order to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. The order of the stop operation is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. Then, based on the completion of the Bonus state C, the state shifts to the ART game number determination state.

The result screen A is displayed when the state is not shifted to the ART game number determination state after the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B ends.
In the Bonus state, the RT3 gaming state is controlled unless a combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. In the RT3 gaming state, a combination of symbols related to a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, or a BAR1 symbol is displayed on any of the upper, middle, lower, right-up and right-down lines. It is transferred to. Therefore, the Bonus state means that the first-class special accessory, the second-class special agent, the first-special special-function accessory continuous operation device, and the second-special special-function accessory continuous-action device. An ART that appears to be working.

(Result screen A)
The result screen A is a screen that displays the number of medals acquired in the Bonus state A or the Bonus state B. And after displaying the result screen A, it transfers to the withdrawal state A.

  In the result screen A, the number of games to be shifted to the Bonus ready state may be suggested. In this case, the sub CPU 312 needs to determine the number of games to be transferred to the Bonus preparation state before displaying the result screen A.

(Retraction state A)
The withdrawal state A is a state in which a lottery for shifting to the Bonus preparation state A is performed when the winning areas “30” to “36” are determined. When the lottery is won, the state moves to the Bonus preparation state A. On the other hand, when the winning areas “20” to “27” (push order bell) are determined and the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line, the normal state is entered. At this time, the specification is such that the order of the stop operation is not notified.

(ART game number determination state)
In the ART game number determination state, an ART game number determination preparation state, an ART game number determination state A, and an ART game number determination state B are provided. The ART game number determination state A has a state number “15”, and the ART game number determination state B has a state number “16”.

  In the ART game number determination preparation state, when a predetermined winning area is determined by the internal lottery process, the ART game number determination state A is based on the combination of symbols related to RT4 transition replay being displayed on the active line. , B.

  The ART game number determination states A and B are states for determining the number of games that can be played in the ART state. At this time, using the number of navigation stocks, the number of games that can be played in the ART state is drawn and added based on the added game number determination table.

Here, based on the combination of symbols related to the RUSH replay being displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the ART state.
(ART state)
As shown in FIG. 18, the ART state starts from an ART game. The ART game has a status number “14”. The result screen B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 based on the number of games determined by adding the number of games determined in the ART game number determination states A and B and the number of games added in the ART state. Then, the state shifts to the withdrawal state B.

(ART game)
In the ART game, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined in the internal lottery process, the stop operation order for stopping the combination of symbols related to the bell on the effective line is notified. In the ART game, as long as the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are operated in the order of the notified stop operation, the main CPU 201 controls the RT2 to RT5 gaming states. The probability of winning a re-game in the process is higher compared to the RT0 or RT1 game state. For this reason, the ART game is an advantageous state for the player.

(A precursor stage B)
The precursor stage B is a stage that suggests the transition to the Bonus ready state B. Also, the precursor stage B can be shifted from the ART game. In addition, after the precursor stage B ends, the transition to the continuous effect C is made.

  In particular, the ratio of the transition from the ART game to the precursor stage B is defined high before the predetermined number of games before the transition to the Bonus preparation state B determined based on the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table. Yes. Similarly, in the Bonus ready state transition game number determination table, the ratio of the transition from the ART game to the precursor stage B before a predetermined number of games out of a range of the number of games with a high lottery value is defined. Highly regulated. Thereby, the player can be expected to shift to the Bonus preparation state B.

(Continuous production C)
The continuous effect C is an effect performed over a plurality of games. Here, the result of the continuous effect C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320 to notify the transition to the Bonus preparation state B, or to the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320. By displaying the result of the continuous performance C, the transition to the ART game is notified.

(Bonus ready state B)
The Bonus preparation state B has a state number “20”. The Bonus preparation state B is a state before shifting to the Bonus state during ART. Here, internal transition control is performed based on the combination of symbols related to the preparation replay being displayed on the active line. In addition, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process, the appropriate stop button 112, 113, 114 is stopped in order to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. The operation order is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. Then, based on the determination of the winning areas “01” to “03” by the internal lottery process, the state transits to the Bonus state during ART.

  Here, based on the fact that the BAR1 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line, the sub CPU 312 performs control to shift to the BON state A during ART. Do. Also, based on the fact that the red 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line, the sub CPU 312 performs control to shift to the BON state B during ART. Do. On the other hand, based on the fact that the blue 7 symbols are aligned on any of the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the right-up line, or the right-down line, the sub CPU 312 performs control to shift to the ART state Bonus state C. Do.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line, based on the lottery result using the Bonus state distribution table described later, the state of the Bonus state A during ART to the Bonus state C during ART Transition to any state.

(Bonus state during ART)
In the Bonus state during ART, a Bonus state A during ART, a Bonus state B during ART, and a Bonus state C during ART are provided. The ART-in-Busn state A has a state number “12”, the ART-in-Busn state B has a state number “11”, and the ART-in-Busn state C has a state number “13”.

(Bonus state A during ART)
The Bonus state A during ART is an advantageous state for the player. In the Bonus state A during ART, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process for 20 games, it is appropriate to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line The stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. Then, when navigation stock is acquired during 20 games, control is performed to shift to the state where the number of ART games is added.

  Similarly to the Bonus state A, when the combination of symbols related to the BAR replay can be displayed on the active line after the end of the 20 games, control to shift to the ART game number additional state may be performed.

(Bonus state B during ART)
The Bonus state B during ART is an advantageous state for the player. In the Bonus state B during ART, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process for 48 games, it is appropriate to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line The stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. Further, if the navigation stock lottery is performed based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the navigation stock is acquired, the state shifts to the ART game number determination state.

  In addition, (i) the timing of winning the lottery to shift to the ART game number additional state, (ii) after winning the lottery to shift to the ART game number additional state, a continuous effect is performed for a predetermined number of games, and the continuous effect ends. In the case of any one of the timing and (iii) the timing from 5 games before 48 games to the end game, whether or not to shift to the ART game number addition state is notified.

  Similarly to the Bonus state B, in the Bonus state B during ART, based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process described later, a meter rising lottery is performed, and at the end of 48 games, based on the value of the meter, Whether or not to shift to the ART game number determination state may be determined.

(Bus state C during ART)
The Bonus state C during ART is an advantageous state for the player. In Bonus state C during ART, when winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process for 48 games, it is appropriate to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line The stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. Then, based on the completion of the Bonus state C during ART, the state shifts to the ART game number addition state.

  Here, when the ART bonus state A or the ART bonus state B ends, the sub CPU 312 displays the ART continuation screen and shifts to the ART game when the ART game number additional state is not shifted to.

  Note that when controlling the Bonus state during ART, the main CPU 201 controls the RT3 gaming state unless a combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. In the RT3 gaming state, a combination of symbols related to a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, or a BAR1 symbol is displayed on any of the upper, middle, lower, right-up and right-down lines. It is transferred to. Therefore, the Bonus state during ART is the type 1 special object, type 2 special object, type 1 special object continuous action device, type 2 special object continuous action It is an ART that makes the device appear to be working.

  Here, in this embodiment, even if the player cannot operate the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 at an appropriate timing, a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line. Since the game is shifted to the RT3 game state, the game can be enjoyed.

(ART continuation screen)
The ART continuation screen is a screen that is displayed after the end of the Bonus state during ART when it is determined not to shift to the ART game number addition state in the Bonus state during ART. After the ART continuation screen is displayed, the ART game is entered.

(Art game added)
As the ART game number addition state, an ART game number addition preparation state, an ART game number addition state A, and an ART game number addition state B are provided. The ART game number added state A is the state number “17”, and the ART game number added state B is the state number “18”.

(Preparing state for adding ART games)
In the ART game number addition preparation state, when the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined by the internal lottery process, an appropriate stop button 112 for displaying the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. , 113, 114 are notified of the stop operation order by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. In addition, in the ART game number addition preparation state, when the winning area “19” is determined by the internal lottery process, appropriate stop buttons 112 and 113 for displaying the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay on the active line. , 114 is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. When the combination of symbols related to the RT4 transition replay is displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the ART game number additional state A or the ART game number additional state B.

(ART game number addition state A)
The ART game number addition state A is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in the ART state. In addition, in the ART game number addition state A, when the winning areas “04” to “06” are determined, a stop button 112 for displaying a combination of symbols related to the BAR replay on the active line based on the number of navigation stocks. The operation order of 113 and 114 is notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. When the combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line, the number of games that can be played in the ART state is added based on the added game number determination table. Further, when the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed on the active line, the ART game is entered. It is to be noted that, after the navigation stock is acquired in the ART state Bonus state A or the ART state Bonus state B, the state shifts to the ART game number addition state A through the ART game number addition preparation state.

(Art game number added state B)
The ART game number addition state B is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in the ART state. In the ART game number determination state B, when winning areas “04” to “06” are determined, a stop button 112 that displays a combination of symbols related to BAR replay on the active line based on the number of navigation stocks. , 113, 114 are notified by the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c. When the combination of symbols related to BAR replay is displayed on the active line, the number of games that can be played in the ART state is added based on the added game number determination table. Further, when the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed on the active line, the ART game is entered. Further, the ART game number added state B is advantageous to the player because the number of added games is larger than the ART game number added state A. It is to be noted that the ART game number added state B is shifted to the ART game number added preparation state after the ART bonus state C is completed.

  Alternatively, after the ART-in-Bus state A or the ART-in-Bonse state B ends, the ART game number addition state B may be entered via the ART game number determination preparation state. In this case, it is conceivable to perform a lottery for shifting to the ART game number addition state B based on the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A during ART or the Bonus state B during ART. For example, the larger the number of navigation stocks acquired in the Bonus state A during ART or the Bonus state B during ART, the easier it is to shift to the ART game number addition state B, and a lottery is performed based on a lottery table in which lottery values are defined. Can be considered.

(Result screen B)
The result screen B is a screen that displays the number of games played in the ART state, the number of acquired medals, and the like. After displaying the result screen B, the state shifts to the withdrawal state B.

(Retraction state B)
The withdrawal state B is a state in which a lottery for shifting to an ART game is performed when a predetermined winning area is determined. Here, when the winning areas “30” to “36” are determined, a lottery to shift to the ART game is performed, and when the lottery is won, the game shifts to the ART game. In the withdrawal state B, the winning areas “20” to “27” are determined, and the symbol combination related to the bell is not displayed on the effective line, and the symbol combination related to the blank is displayed on the effective line. Then, the normal state is entered.

[Specific production state]
As a state managed by the sub-control board 300, a specific effect state is given. The specific performance state is state number “21”. The specific effect state refers to a state in which the time for executing the specific effect is determined based on the specific effect schedule table for specific day and the specific effect schedule table for day of the week, and the specific effect is executed at the determined time. When the specific effect ends, the state before the specific effect is executed is shifted to.

[Reel rotation start acceptance command processing]
19 and 20 are flowcharts showing details of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process in S1510.

  In S1901, reserve stock processing is performed. This process includes a process for updating the reserve stock value. In the reserve stock process, a reserve stock lottery is performed based on the reserve stock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314 and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. When the reserve stock lottery is won, “1” is added to the reserve stock value provided in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1902, it is determined whether or not the state numbers are “01” to “03”. This process determines whether or not the state numbers are “01” to “03” based on the state numbers stored in the sub-RAM 315. If it is determined that the state numbers are “01” to “03” (S1902: YES), the normal state process is performed in S1903, and then the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “01” to “03” (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to S1904.

  In the normal state process of S1903, when the state number is “01”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter stored in the sub-RAM 315, and the Bonus ready state transition game is obtained. It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter is “0”.

  If it is determined that the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”, a Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. In the Bonus state distribution lottery process, based on the Bonus state distribution table provided in the sub-ROM 314, it is determined whether the state is waiting for the Bonus state A, waiting for the Bonus state B, or waiting for the Bonus state C.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, the self-releasing mode lottery table provided in the sub ROM 314, the information relating to the winning area, the self-releasing mode Based on the lottery probability, a lottery (self-releasing mode lottery process) for determining whether or not to shift to the self-releasing mode is performed. Note that the self-releasing mode lottery table includes a table for a high probability state and a table for a low probability state.

  When winning in the self-releasing mode lottery process, the state number provided in the sub-RAM 315 is updated to “06”. On the other hand, if the winning is not performed in the self-releasing mode lottery process, the sub CPU 312 determines the self-releasing mode lottery probability transition table provided in the sub ROM 314 and the current self-releasing mode lottery probability (high probability state or low The lottery is performed based on the probability state), and when the lottery is won, the self-releasing mode lottery probability is shifted. At this time, the sub CPU 312 performs a lottery based on the precursor stage A transition lottery table provided in the sub ROM 314 and the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter, and determines whether or not the lottery is won. In case of winning, the stage is shifted to the precursor stage A.

  In the normal state process, when the state number is “02” or “03”, the lottery is performed based on the return lottery table provided in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. (Return lottery) is performed. If the status number when the return lottery is won is “02”, the above-mentioned Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. If the state number is “03”, the ART game number counter stored in the sub RAM 315 is displayed. Set “50” to.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1904, it is determined whether the state numbers are “04” to “05”. This process determines whether the state numbers stored in the sub RAM 315 are “04” to “05”. If it is determined that the state numbers are “04” to “05” (S1904: YES), the process proceeds to S1905. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “04” to “05” (S1904: NO), the process proceeds to S1906.

In step S1905, a precursor stage process is performed. Here, a description is given of the precursor stage process.
In the precursor stage process, when the state number is “04”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 315, and the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter It is determined whether or not the value is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”, the Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “1” or more, the above-mentioned self-releasing mode lottery process is performed. When winning in the self-releasing mode lottery process, the state number stored in the sub RAM 315 is updated to “05”, and a predetermined value is set in the self-releasing mode latent game number counter. On the other hand, if the winning in the self-releasing mode lottery process is not won, the self-releasing mode lottery probability transition table provided in the sub ROM 314 and the current self-releasing mode lottery probability (high probability state or low probability state) A lottery is performed based on the lottery, and when the lottery is won, the probability of lottery release mode is shifted.

  In the precursor stage process, when the state number is “05”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the bonus preparation state transition game number counter stored in the sub-RAM 315 to obtain the number of bonus preparation state transition games. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter is “0”, the above-mentioned Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the value of the self-release mode latent game number counter provided in the sub RAM 315. Then, when “1” is subtracted from the value of the self-releasing mode latent game number counter and the value of the self-releasing mode latent game number counter becomes “0”, the state number stored in the sub RAM 315 is “ To "07". At this time, the number of games staying in the self-releasing mode is determined by lottery from “10 games”, “20 games”, and “until the transition to the Bonus preparation state”.

  Then, the content of the effect is determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number provided in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1906, it is determined whether or not the state numbers are “06” to “07”. This process determines whether the state numbers stored in the sub RAM 315 are “06” to “07”. If it is determined that the state numbers are “06” to “07” (S1906: YES), the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “06” to “07” (S1906: NO), the process proceeds to S1908.

In S1907, a self-releasing mode process is performed. Here, the self-releasing mode process will be described.
In the process for the self-releasing mode, when the state number is “06”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter stored in the sub RAM 315, and the Bonus ready state transition game number counter It is determined whether or not the value is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0”, the Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the value of the self-release mode latent game number counter to determine the self-release mode latent game number counter. When the value of “0” becomes “0”, the state number stored in the sub-RAM 315 is updated to “07”.

  Also, in the self-releasing mode process, when the state number is “07”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter stored in the sub-RAM 315 to obtain the number of Bonus ready state transition games. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “0”, the Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the Bonus ready state transition game number counter is “1” or more, the self-releasing lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process are displayed. Based on the self-release lottery. When the self-releasing lottery is won, the Bonus state distribution lottery process is performed.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1908, it is determined whether or not the state numbers are “08” to “10”. This process is to determine whether or not the state numbers stored in the sub RAM 315 are “08” to “10”. If it is determined that the status numbers are “08” to “10” (S1908: YES), the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, when it is determined that the status number is not “08” to “10” (S1908: NO), the process proceeds to S1910.

In step S1909, a bonus state process is performed. Here, the Bonus state process will be described.
In the Bonus state process, when the value of the navigation stock is “0”, the ART game number determination state transition lottery is performed. Specifically, based on the Bonus state B ART lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, whether or not to shift to the ART game number determining state is determined. . On the other hand, when the value of the navigation stock is “1” or more, the number of navigation stocks is increased based on the navigation stock addition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery to determine whether or not to do.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1910, it is determined whether the state numbers are “11” to “13”. This process is to determine whether or not the state numbers are “11” to “13” based on the state numbers stored in the sub-RAM 315. If it is determined that the state numbers are “11” to “13” (S1910: YES), the process proceeds to S1911. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “11” to “13” (S1910: NO), the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG.

In S1911, the processing for the Bonus state during ART is performed. Here, the processing for the Bonus state during ART will be described.
In the Bonus state process during ART, when the navigation stock is “0”, the ART game number additional state transition lottery is performed. Specifically, based on the Bonus state B lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the ART game number additional state. . On the other hand, if the navigation stock is “1” or more, whether the navigation stock number is added based on the navigation stock addition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery of no.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S2001 of FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the state number is “14”. This process is to determine whether or not the state number stored in the sub RAM 315 is “14”. If it is determined that the status number is “14” (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the status number is not “14” (S2001: NO), the process proceeds to S2003.

In S2002, an ART game process is performed. Here, the ART game process will be described.
In the ART game process, a lottery for adding the number of ART games is performed based on the ART game number additional lottery table provided in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. In the ART game number addition lottery table, an additional number of ART games and a lottery value corresponding to the number of additional games are defined for each winning area.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S2003, it is determined whether or not the state numbers are “15” to “16”. This process is to determine whether or not the state numbers stored in the sub RAM 315 are “15” to “16”. If it is determined that the state numbers are “15” to “16” (S2003: YES), the process proceeds to S2004. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “15” to “16” (S2003: NO), the process proceeds to S2005.

In S2004, an ART game number determination state process is performed. Here, the ART game number determination state process will be described.
In the ART game number determination state process, when the navigation stock is “1” or more, the ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and Based on the above, a lottery of whether or not to add the number of navigation stock is performed.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S2005, it is determined whether or not the state numbers are “17” to “18”. This process determines whether the state numbers stored in the sub RAM 315 are “17” to “18”. If it is determined that the state numbers are “17” to “18” (S2005: YES), the process proceeds to S2006. On the other hand, when it is determined that the status number is not “17” to “18” (S2005: NO), the process proceeds to S2007.

In S2006, processing for adding the number of ART games is performed. Here, the processing for adding the number of ART games will be described.
In the ART game number addition state processing, when the navigation stock is “1” or more, the ART game number determination state navigation stock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery processing, and Based on the above, a lottery of whether or not to add the number of navigation stock is performed.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S2007, it is determined whether or not the state numbers are “19” to “20”. This process is to determine whether or not the state numbers stored in the sub RAM 315 are “19” to “20”. If it is determined that the status numbers are “19” to “20” (S2007: YES), the process proceeds to S2008. On the other hand, when it is determined that the status number is not “19” to “20” (S2007: NO), the process proceeds to S2009.

In step S2008, the Bonus preparation state process is performed, and then the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends. Here, the processing for the Bonus preparation state will be described.
In the Bonus preparation state process, the promotion lottery is performed when the Bonus preparation A is waiting or the Bonus preparation B is waiting.

  Then, the contents of the effect are determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

In S2009, a specific effect state process is performed, and then the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated. Here, the specific effect state processing will be described.
In the specific effect state process, Bonus release is permitted on the condition that a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) have been performed in the specific effect state, and if the reserve stock in the sub-RAM 315 is “1” or more at this time The reserve stock is added to the Bonus operating area. That is, when a game is played by a player a predetermined number of times in the specific effect state, if there is a reserve stock, then the state transitions to the Bonus preparation state.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the reel stop command reception process in S1606.

  In S2101, it is determined whether or not it is the third stop time. This process is based on the information stored in the sub RAM 315 to determine whether or not it is the third stop time of the rotation of the reel 124. If it is determined that it is the third stop time (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2102. At this time, the effect determined and executed when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not at the time of the third stop (S2101: NO), the process proceeds to S2110.

  In S2102, it is determined whether “Red 7 Replay”, “Blue 7 Replay”, or “Follow Replay” is displayed. This process is to determine whether or not a combination of symbols related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “red 7 replay”, “blue 7 replay”, or “follow replay” is displayed (S2102: YES), the flow proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, if it is determined that none of “Red 7 Replay”, “Blue 7 Replay”, and “Follow Replay” is displayed (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to S2104.

In S2103, red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110. Here, a description will be given of the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process.
In the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process, when the Bonus state B is in standby, “48” is set in the Bonus state game number counter. “20” is set in the state game number counter. In the case of waiting for the Bonus state C, “48” is set in the Bonus state game number counter, and navigation stock (for example, three) is added.

  In S2104, it is determined whether or not BAR replay is displayed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the BAR replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the BAR replay is displayed (S2104: YES), the process proceeds to S2105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BAR replay is not displayed (S2104: NO), the process proceeds to S2106.

In S2105, a BAR replay display process is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110.
In the BAR replay display processing, when the state number is any one of “15” to “18”, an additional game number determination table provided in the sub ROM 314 and a combination of symbols stopped on the active line Based on this, the number of ART games to be added is determined.

  In S2106, it is determined whether a RUSH replay is displayed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the RUSH replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the RUSH replay is displayed (S2106: YES), the process proceeds to S2107. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RUSH replay is not displayed (S2106: NO), the process proceeds to S2108.

In S2107, a RUSH replay display process is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110. Here, the RUSH replay display process will be described.
In the RUSH replay display process, when the state number is any one of “15” to “18”, the state shifts to the Bonus state during ART based on the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table provided in the sub ROM 314. The number of games until the game is determined is determined, and the number of games is stored in the Bonus ready state transition game number counter in the ART of the sub RAM 315. At this time, effect control of the accessory device 127 is performed. Specifically, control signals are output to the vertical drive unit 730, the left / right drive unit 731, the rotation drive unit 732, and the light emission control unit 733 of the accessory device 127 via the image control unit 321. Each control unit causes the rendering unit 128 to perform a rendering operation based on the input control signal. The effect control here is the second accessory effect control, and details thereof will be described later. In the red 7 / blue 7 / follow replay display process, the effect operation of the effect unit may be executed. Further, the liquid crystal display device 103 may be operated in accordance with the vertical movement of the rendering unit 128.

  In step S2108, it is determined whether a blank is displayed. In this process, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (S2108: YES), the process proceeds to S2109. On the other hand, when it is determined that no blank is displayed (S2108: NO), the process proceeds to S2110.

In S2109, blank display processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110.
In the blank display process, the number of games until the transition to the Bonus preparation state is determined based on the Bonus preparation state transition game number determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, and the Bonus preparation state transition game number counter of the sub RAM 315 is determined. Stores the number of games.

  In S2110, effect determination processing is performed. This process determines the effect based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114, the stop operation order, and the like. After the process of S2110 ends, the reel stop command reception process ends.

[Special production decision processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the special effect determination process executed in S1607.

  In S2201, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time such as 2 minutes has elapsed since the reel rotation start command was received, and the determination is made based on the timer set in 1604. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S2201: YES), the process proceeds to S2202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S2201: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special effect determination process is terminated.

In S2202, a game continuation determination process is executed. This process determines whether or not the player is continuing the game. Details of the game continuation determination process will be described later.
In S2203, it is determined whether or not the game is continuing. This process determines whether or not the player is continuing the game according to the determination result of the game continuation determination process of S2202. If it is determined that the game is being continued (S2203: YES), it is determined in S2204 that the first special effect is to be performed, and in S2205, it is determined that the effect of prompting the reel stop is performed. Migrate to On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not continuing (S2203: NO), it is determined to perform the second special effect in S2206, and then the process proceeds to S2207.

  In the present embodiment, the first special effect may be a probability display of child roles established so far. Specifically, the establishment of “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “cherry” and the like is displayed as a probability.

  As an effect of prompting the reel to stop, it is conceivable that the display is “Please stop the reel”. Specifically, for example, a message may be displayed below or above the probability display separately from the child role establishment display described above.

  It is conceivable that the second special effect prompts the user to log in to a “pachi-slot log” that stores a game history as will be described later. Specifically, an idle image is displayed together with a line such as “It is fun to log pachislo”.

  In S2207, the effect data determined in S2204, S2205, and S2206 is set. This process creates data corresponding to each effect. Thereby, after that, the effect display in the liquid crystal display device 103 is realized.

In S2208, the timer set in 1604 is reset, and then the special effect determination process is terminated.
[Game continuation determination process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of the game continuation determination process in S2202.

  In first S2301, it is determined whether or not the user is logged in. This process is to determine whether or not the user logs in to a “pachislot log” to be described later. If it is determined that the user is logged in (S2301: YES), the process proceeds to S2302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user is not logged in (S2301: NO), the process proceeds to S2304.

  In S2302, it is determined whether the number of credits is a predetermined number or more. This process determines whether or not the number of credits (the number of medals stored) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number as a condition for continuing the game. Here, the predetermined number may be “1”. In other words, it can be determined whether there is a credit amount or not. However, in the gaming machine 1 with three medals, there is a possibility that the game is stopped even when the credit number is “1” or “2”. Therefore, it is conceivable that the predetermined number is set to “5”, “10”, “20”, or the like. If it is determined that the number of credits is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S2302: YES), it is determined in S2303 that the game is continuing, and then the game continuation determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of credits is less than the predetermined number (S2302: NO), it is determined in S2304 that the game is not continuing, and then the game continuation determination process is terminated.

[Direction button processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the effect button processing in S1206.
In S2401, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 has been pressed. This process is to determine whether or not the effect button 105 has been pressed based on a signal from the effect button detection switch 105sw. If it is determined that the effect button 105 has been pressed (S2401: YES), the process proceeds to S2402. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button 105 has not been pressed (S2401: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the effect button process is terminated.

  In S2402, it is determined whether or not the effect button 105 is valid. This process is to determine whether or not the press of the effect button 105 is effective when the effect button 105 is pressed. Specifically, it is determined to be valid on the condition that the number of credits is “0”, the reel 124 is stopped, and medals such as replay are not placed. If it is determined that the effect button 105 is valid (S2402: YES), the process proceeds to S2403. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button 105 is not valid (S2402: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the effect button process is terminated.

  In S2403, menu display processing is performed. In this process, a menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control unit 321 of the image control board 320. In this menu, items such as “pachislolog start”, “pachislolog end”, and “push men selection” are displayed.

  In S2404, it is determined whether there is a pachilog start request. This process determines whether or not “start pachislolog” is selected by operating the cross key 109 and the effect button 105 from the menu displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103. If it is determined that there is a pachislolog start request (S2404: YES), the process proceeds to S2405. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no pachislolog start request (S2404: NO), the process proceeds to S2409.

  In S2405, a two-dimensional code display process is performed. In this process, a two-dimensional code including model information and the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control unit 321 of the image control board 320. Note that a two-dimensional code having a large amount of information is generally displayed, but a one-dimensional code may be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 of the gaming machine 1, the player acquires the two-dimensional code with a portable terminal device 801 such as a smartphone (1). The portable terminal device 801 transmits game machine information based on the two-dimensional code to the center device 802 as game start information (2). On the other hand, the center device 802 refers to the game history so far and transmits a password that can specify the game level to the portable terminal device 801 (3). The player inputs a password as shown below (4).

  Note that data communication can be performed between the portable terminal device 801 and the center device 802 using a preset account name or the like. In this sense, it is assumed that the player is a member of the “pachislolog” site of the center device 802 via the portable terminal device 801.

  In S2406 of FIG. 24, password input processing is performed. In this process, the player inputs the password transmitted from the center device 802 to the gaming machine 1. Specifically, a 50-sound table is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 of the gaming machine 1, and the player inputs a password by repeating the operation of selecting a character using the cross key 109 and determining with the effect button 105. To do. The password is, for example, 6 characters or 10 characters.

  In S2407, it is determined whether or not the password is correct. If the password can be read in a predetermined format, the password input is successful and an affirmative determination is made here. If it is determined that the password is correct (S2407: YES), the process proceeds to S2408. On the other hand, if it is determined that the password is not correct (S2407: NO), the process of S2406 is repeated.

  In S2408, a pachislolog start process is performed. This process informs the player of the start of the pachislot log. For example, when one of the idol groups is selected as the “push men”, the “push men” appear and “together with them today. It ’s like saying “I ’ll do my best”. Thereafter, the game history is stored in the gaming machine 1. The history includes the number of games, the number of ART games, the probability of establishment of a child role, the probability of establishment of a bonus, and the like.

  In S2409, which is shifted when a negative determination is made in S2404, it is determined whether or not there is a pachislolog end request. This process is to determine whether or not “pachislolog end” has been selected by operating the cross key 109 and the effect button 105 from the menu displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103. If it is determined that there is a pachislolog end request (S2409: YES), the process proceeds to S2410. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no pachislolog end request (S2409: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the effect button process is ended.

  In S2410, a two-dimensional code display process is performed. In this process, a two-dimensional code including a game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control unit 321 of the image control board 320.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 of the gaming machine 1, the player acquires the two-dimensional code with a portable terminal device 801 such as a smartphone (5). The portable terminal device 801 transmits a game history based on the two-dimensional code to the center device 802 as game history information (6). In response to this, the center device 802 updates the game history so far.

  In S2411, a data clear process is performed. This process clears the game history stored in the gaming machine 1 based on the player's request. After the process of S2411 ends, the effect button process ends.

[Image display example]
FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen display example.
In the special effect determination process (FIG. 22), the variation of the reel 124 is continued for a predetermined time (S2201: YES), and if it is determined that the game is continuing (S2202, S2203: YES), the first special effect is performed. Then, an effect for urging the reel to stop is performed (S2204, S2205, S2206). At this time, as shown in FIG. 26A, an effect of displaying the probability of a child role is performed as the first special effect. In FIG. 26A, replay is displayed as 30%, bell as 15%, cherry as 8%, and watermelon as 5%. Thereby, the player can obtain information useful for determining the setting of the gaming machine 1. Also, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 26 (A), an effect of urging the reel to stop, “Please stop the reel.” Is performed.

  When it is determined that the game is not continuing (S2202, S2203: NO), the second special effect is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the message “It is fun to log pachislo” is displayed.

  When the game is not being continued (S2202, S2203: NO), an effect of prompting the reel to stop may be performed together with the second special effect. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26C, the message “Please stop the reel.” Is displayed together with the message “It is fun to pachislo log”.

[Main Processing in Image Control Board 320]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing main processing performed by the image control board 320. This process is executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 322a.

  In S2701, initialization processing is performed. This process reads the main process program performed by the image control board 320 from the liquid crystal control ROM 322b based on the power-on of the gaming machine 1, and the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 322a and the initial stage of the image control unit 321. Instructs the setting.

  In S2702, a drawing execution start process is performed. This process sets drawing execution start data in the drawing register in order to instruct the image control unit 321 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output.

  In S2703, an effect instruction command analysis control process is performed. This process is to analyze a command transmitted from the I / F circuit 311 of the sub control board 300. Specifically, when a command transmitted via the I / F circuit 311 of the sub control board 300 is received, the received command is stored in the reception buffer by a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 320 (not shown). Analyzing received command. Further, in the production designation command analysis process, it is confirmed whether or not the command is stored in the reception buffer. If the command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process is performed to confirm whether or not the command is stored in the reception buffer. Continue to execute. On the other hand, if a command is stored in the reception buffer, a new command is read. After that, an animation group to be executed is determined based on the read command, an animation pattern is determined from each animation group, and after the animation pattern is determined, the read effect pattern designation command is erased from the transmission buffer.

  In S2704, animation control processing is performed. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, “frame counter”, and the animation pattern determined by the process as described above.

  In step S2705, display list generation / output processing is performed. This process generates a display list from display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Control is performed to output the display list for which the generation has been completed to the image control unit 321. The output display list is stored in the display list storage area of the VRAM 325 via the I / F circuit in the image control unit 321.

  In S2706, it is determined whether or not the FB switching flag is “01”. In this processing, in the interrupt processing in the image control board 320 performed every "1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)", whether the previous display list drawing was completed and the FB switching flag became "01". It is to judge whether or not. If it is determined that the FB switching flag is “01” (S2706: YES), the process proceeds to S2707. On the other hand, when it is determined that the FB switching flag is not 01 (S2706: NO), the determination process of S2706 is repeated.

  In S2707, the FB switching flag is set to “00”. In this process, since it is determined in S2706 that the previous display list drawing is completed, the FB switching flag is set to “00” in order to determine whether or not the next display list drawing is completed. It is. After the processing of S2707 is finished, the main processing by the image control board 320 is finished.

[Drawing end interrupt processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process. The drawing end interrupt process is a process executed when the liquid crystal control CPU 322a inputs a drawing end interrupt signal from the image control unit 321. Here, the drawing end interrupt signal is output to the liquid crystal control CPU 322a when the image control unit 321 finishes drawing one frame.

  In S2801, “01” is set to the drawing end flag. The drawing end flag is a flag for determining whether or not the rendering process of the effect image in the immediately preceding frame has ended. That is, “01” is set to the drawing end flag every time drawing is finished.

[Image control board interrupt processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing image control board interrupt processing. In the interrupt processing in the image control board 320, the crystal oscillator 324 generates a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) having a pulse waveform every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms), and the image control unit 321 Based on the detection of the V blank interrupt signal, the liquid crystal control CPU 322a outputs an effect processing timing notification signal based on the V blank interrupt signal at a predetermined timing, and the liquid crystal control CPU 322a outputs the effect processing timing notification signal. This is based on what is received. That is, the effect process is performed at the interrupt timing of the image control board interrupt process.

  In S2901, various counter update processes are performed. In this process, the “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter” are updated from existing values by a unit quantity.

  In S2902, it is determined whether the drawing end flag is “01”. This process is to determine whether or not the drawing end flag is “01” in S2001. If it is determined that the drawing end flag is “01” (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to S2003. On the other hand, if it is determined that the drawing end flag is not “01” (S2002: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the image control board interrupt processing is ended.

In S2903, “00” is set to the drawing flag.
In S2904, effect timing notification signal output processing is performed. In this process, an instruction to switch between the display frame buffer and the drawing frame buffer is given to the memory controller constituting the image control unit 321 and an effect processing timing notification signal is output. The effect process timing notification signal is a signal for notifying the effect process timing in the liquid crystal control CPU 322a.

  In S2905, processing for setting the FB switching flag to “01” is performed. This process sets the FB switching flag to “01” when the display list drawing is completed. After the process of S2005 is completed, the image control board interrupt process is terminated.

  In the image control board interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 322a instructs the memory controller of the image control unit 321 to frame units corresponding to the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 310 in the drawing frame buffer after switching. The production of the effect image is instructed. As a result, the image control unit 321 reads out the image information constituting the effect image stored in the CGROM 323 and stores the effect image including the frames in the drawing frame buffer on the VRAM 325.

[Operation of the accessory device 127]
Operation | movement of the accessory apparatus 127 is demonstrated using FIGS. 30-32. The operation of the accessory device 127 is controlled by the image control unit 321 in accordance with the image output to the liquid crystal display device 103 by the image control unit 321.

  FIGS. 30A and 30B are diagrams illustrating the accessory device 127 in a state where the gaming machine 1 does not perform special performance control (hereinafter also referred to as a normal state). As illustrated in FIG. 30B, the accessory device 127 includes a rendering unit 128, a rail 3001, and an arm 3002.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the effect unit 128 includes a base 3003 having a length in the left-right direction, a moving member 3004 that moves to the left and right along the base 3003, a moving member 3005, and four light-emitting members to be described later. And have. The moving members 3004 and 3005 are provided with transmitting portions 3006 and 3007 each having a character shape formed from a resin having light transmittance. A covering portion 3008 for improving the aesthetic appearance is formed at the left end portion of the base portion 3003.

  The rail 3001 extends substantially parallel to the vertical direction of the liquid crystal display device 103 behind the liquid crystal display device 103. One end of the arm 3002 is connected to the rail 3001 so that the arm 3002 can slide on the rail 3001, and the other end is connected to the base 3003. When the arm 3002 slides on the rail 3001 and moves, the base 3003 moves along the rail 3001, and as a result, the base 3003 can be moved along the display screen 103a.

Note that the rail 3001 and the arm 3002 are arranged on the left and right sides of the rendering unit 128.
The effect unit 128 is located in front of the lower part of the display screen 103a of the liquid crystal display device 103 in the normal state. The moving members 3004 and 3005 are adjacent to each other toward the center.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating the accessory device 127 when the first accessory effect control is executed. The first accessory effect control is executed in S1504 of FIG. At this time, the rendering unit 128 first moves to the center of the display screen 103a. Thereafter, the moving member 3004 moves in the left direction, and the moving member 3005 moves in the right direction to be separated from each other. The positions of the moving members 3004 and 3005 at this time are also referred to as intermediate positions hereinafter.

  As shown in FIG. 31, a large number of LED lights 3101 for irradiating light toward the front (player side) are arranged on the back side of the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005 in the base portion 3003. While the first accessory effect control is being executed, the LED light 3101 is subjected to predetermined light emission control.

  The light emitted from the LED light 3101 is emitted from between the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005 toward the player. In addition, light emitted from an LED light (not shown in FIG. 31) disposed behind the transmission unit 3006 and the transmission unit 3007 is transmitted through the transmission unit 3006 and the transmission unit 3007 and irradiated toward the player.

  Note that even in the normal state shown in FIG. 30A, the light emission control is performed on the LED light 3101, and the light emitted from the LED light 3101 is transmitted through the transmissive portion 3006 and the transmissive portion 3007 and is emitted toward the player. The

  The left and right drive unit 731 has a motor (not shown) for realizing the movement of the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005 on the back surface of the base portion 3003. The left / right drive unit 731 operates the motor according to the control signal output from the image control unit 321 to realize the movement of the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005. The light emission control unit 733 controls the light emission of the LED light 3101 according to the control signal output from the image control unit 321.

  When the first accessory effect control is finished, the effect unit 128 first brings the moving members 3004 and 3005 to the center, and then moves to the lower part of the display screen 103a, so that the normal state shown in FIG. Become.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating the accessory device 127 when the second accessory effect control is executed. The second accessory effect control is executed in S2107 of FIG. At this time, the rendering unit 128 first moves to the center of the display screen 103a, then the moving members 3004 and 3005 move to the intermediate position described above, and then further away from each other, and finally the first shown in FIG. It moves to a position that is far away from that in the case of the first effect rendering control. That is, the state is once changed to the same state as in the first accessory effect control, and thereafter the moving members 3004 and 3005 are further separated. It is not necessary to temporarily stop the movement of the moving members 3004 and 3005 at the intermediate position. In this embodiment, the moving members 3004 and 3005 are smoothly separated from the state close to the center to the state shown in FIG. 32 through the intermediate position.

  The accessory device 127 includes four light emitting members 3201a to 3201d, and the four light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are also driven at a timing when the moving members 3004 and 3005 are further separated from the intermediate positions.

  The light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are elongated linear members connected to the base 3003. In the second accessory effect control, the direction of the arrow in the drawing centering on the rotation axis located at the center of the base 3003. To move to the position of the solid line in FIG.

  The rotation drive unit 732 has a motor (not shown) for realizing the rotation drive of the light emitting members 3201 a to 3201 d on the back surface of the base portion 3003. The rotation drive unit 732 operates the motor according to the control signal output from the image control unit 321 to realize the rotation of the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d.

  The light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are made of a light transmissive material, and a plurality of LED light emitting elements (not shown) are arranged on the back side surfaces of the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d. Then, the light emitted from the LED light emitting element is transmitted through the inside of the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d and causes the entire light emitting members 3201a to 3201d to emit light brightly.

  The light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are in positions where the visual recognition from the outside on the back surface of the base 3003 is suppressed when the second accessory effect control is not executed, but are covered by the base 3003 in the second accessory effect control. Visibility is improved by reducing the portion.

  Of the four light emitting members 3201a to 3201d, two of the light emitting member 3201a and the light emitting member 3201b move above the base 3003, and two of the light emitting member 3201c and the light emitting member 3201d move below the base 3003. That is, the main part is exposed in the opposite direction with the base 3003 as the center.

  At this time, the light emitting members 3201a and 3201b moved upward are left-right symmetrical, and the light emitting members 3201c and 3201d moved downward are also left-right symmetrical. The light emitting member 3201a and the light emitting member 3201c are vertically symmetrical, and the light emitting member 3201b and the light emitting member 3201d are vertically symmetrical. The four light emitting members 3201a to 3201d cooperate to form a so-called “X” character shape. Further, the shape of X is a shape that fits on the display screen 103a while widely using the display screen 103a to the four corners as viewed from the player side. However, in the process of movement, it passes outside the display screen 103a.

  Similarly to the case where the first accessory effect control is executed, the light emitted from the LED light 3101 is emitted toward the player from between the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005, and the transmissive portion 3006 and the transmissive portion are transmitted. The light is emitted toward the player through the portion 3007.

  When the second accessory effect control is finished, the effect unit 128 first moves the moving members 3004 and 3005 to the intermediate position while housing the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d behind the base 3003, and enters the state shown in FIG. Next, the moving members 3004 and 3005 are moved to the center, and then moved to the lower part of the display screen 103a to be in the normal state shown in FIG.

  In addition, the deformation of the effect unit 128 in the first accessory effect control and the second accessory effect control is performed in synchronization with the effect using the image display by the liquid crystal display device 103. For example, by displaying the “animation display of cutting a sword with a sword” by the liquid crystal display device 103 and causing the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d to jump out by the second accessory effect control, a high effect effect that combines the two effects is achieved. Can be obtained.

Further, the four light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are configured not to be driven until the effect unit 128 moves to the center of the display screen 103a.
The operation of the rendering unit 128 will be described in further detail.

  In a normal state in which the gaming machine 1 does not perform special effect control, the effect unit 128 is located in front of the lower portion of the display screen 103a as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B. In the case of a specific effect, the effect unit 128 vibrates in the vertical direction by the vertical drive unit 730 and the moving members 3004 and 3005 vibrate in the horizontal direction by the left and right drive unit 731. These vibration operations are started when the reel 124 is rotated by operating the start lever 111, and when any of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is operated (some of the reels 124a, 124b, 124c). To stop).

  In this way, by vibrating the entire production unit 128 and the moving members 3004 and 3005, the player can expect the gaming machine 1 to be in a gaming state advantageous to the player or to shift to such a gaming state. , Can enhance the game's preference. Such effects can be executed not only in the normal state but also in the ART state.

  Further, it is possible to perform an effect that the effect unit 128 only moves to the center of the display screen 103a. In this effect, the moving members 3004 and 3005 do not operate. This effect can be executed, for example, when the addition of the number of games in the ART state is determined.

  In addition, the second accessory effect control shown in FIG. 32A may be executed, for example, when the transition to the Bonus state is confirmed, but the transition to the Bonus state is confirmed, and the game It may be configured to be executed when a person presses the effect button 105.

[Positional relationship between LED light 3101 and transmission part]
The arrangement of the LED lights 3101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that FIGS. 33A to 33C are schematic diagrams for easy understanding of the contents. Unlike the actual case, the LED light 3101 is shown in front of the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005. Has been.

  FIG. 33A shows the positional relationship between the LED light 3101, the transmissive portion 3006, and the transmissive portion 3007 in a normal state. Some of the plurality of LED lights 3101 are located on the back surfaces of the transmissive part 3006 and the transmissive part 3007, and the light of these LED lights 3101 passes through each transmissive part and is visually recognized by the player. Let these LED lights 3101 be a 1st group LED light.

  FIG. 33B shows the positional relationship when the first accessory effect control is being executed. At this time, the LED lights 3101 that irradiate the light transmitted through the respective transmissive portions (that is, the LED lights 3101 located on the back surface of the respective transmissive portions) are set as the second group of LED lights.

  FIG. 33C shows the positional relationship when the second accessory effect control is being executed. At this time, the LED lights 3101 that irradiate the light transmitted through the respective transmitting portions are set as the third group of LED lights.

  Here, the first group, the second group, and the third group have at least one LED light different from the LED lights of other groups. That is, even if the transmissive portions 3006 and 3007 move, each transmissive portion is irradiated with light by different groups of LED lights.

[Arrangement pattern of LED light 3101]
34A to 34C show examples of arrangements that the LED light 3101 can take with respect to the transmissive portion 3006. FIG.

The arrangement pattern of the LED lights 3101 shown in FIG. 34A is a pattern in which the light-emitting area of the LED lights 3101 fits inside the character shape of the transmissive portion 3006 when viewed from the front.
The arrangement pattern of the LED lights 3101 shown in FIG. 34 (B) is a pattern in which the LED lights 3101 are arranged so that the light emitting region straddles the characters of the transmission part 3006 when viewed from the front. In the figure, LED lights 3101 having different sizes are arranged, but the size of the lights is not particularly limited.

  The arrangement pattern of the LED lights 3101 shown in FIG. 34C is a pattern that is arranged so that a part of the light emitting area of the LED lights 3101 covers the characters of the transmissive portion 3006 when viewed from the front.

  In the present embodiment, the LED light 3101 includes the above-described three patterns in each production state. However, you may arrange | position the LED light 3101 so that it may become any pattern. Note that the light of the LED light 3101 can be used efficiently with the pattern of FIG. 34A, and the light effect can be enhanced with the pattern of FIG. 34B.

  Of course, the LED light 3101 in which three patterns are mixed may be used as in the present embodiment, but most of the LED lights (the main light when the number of LED lights is small) are shown in FIG. By arranging the LED lights so that the pattern of A) or FIG. 34 (B), or the pattern of FIG. 34 (A) and FIG. 34 (B) is mixed, efficient light emission and high rendering effects are achieved. Can be realized.

[Reel unit 420]
Next, the reel unit 420 will be described supplementally.
FIG. 35 is a partially exploded perspective view of the reel unit 420, and is a diagram in which the translucent sheet of the right reel 124c is omitted for explanation. The reel unit 420 includes a reel case 3501, and a left reel set 3502a, a middle reel set 3502b, and a right reel set 3502c housed in the reel case 3501. Since each reel set has basically the same structure, the right reel set 3502c will be described below, and the description of the other two will be omitted.

  The right reel set 3502c has a motor set 3503c and a right reel 124c. The motor set 3503c has a motor base 3505 that is attached to a reel case 3501 at the top and bottom, a drum light unit 3511 that is attached to the motor base 3505, a stepping motor 403, and a right reel sensor 413s.

  The drum light unit 3511 is provided in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the right reel 124c inside the right reel 124c, and irradiates light from the inside to a translucent sheet mounted on the peripheral surface of the right reel 124c. .

  The drum light unit 3511 includes a housing 3512 attached to the motor base 3505 at a position corresponding to the display window 104a. The housing 3512 is provided with openings of sizes corresponding to the range of the reel symbols at positions corresponding to the upper symbol position, middle symbol position, and lower symbol position on the front surface, respectively. Electrical decoration devices 3513a, 3513b, and 3513c are provided in order from the top. Hereinafter, it is referred to as an electrical decoration device 3513 as appropriate.

FIG. 36 shows an enlarged view of the electrical decoration device 3513b. Since each electric decoration device 3513 has basically the same structure, description of the other two is omitted.
The illumination device 3513b includes a drum illumination board 3601, a plate-like lens unit 3602 arranged in front of the drum illumination board 3601, and a first light arranged between the drum illumination board 3601 and the lens unit 3602. 3611, second light 3612, third light 3613, fourth light 3614, fifth light 3615, sixth light 3616, and seventh light 3617.

  The first light 3611 is disposed at the center of the inner part of the opening of the housing 3512. The second light 3612 is disposed at the upper left of the opening depth, the third light 3613 is disposed at the upper right of the opening depth, the fourth light 3614 is disposed at the lower left of the opening depth, and the fifth light 3615 is the opening depth. It is arranged at the lower right of The sixth light 3616 is disposed on the left of the first light 3611, and the seventh light 3617 is disposed on the right of the first light 3611.

  The lens portion 3602 is formed of a material having high light transmittance, and portions positioned in front of the first to fifth lights are a first lens 3621, a second lens 3622, a third lens 3623, and a fourth lens, respectively. 3624 and a fifth lens 3625 are formed. The first lens 3621 has been subjected to graining processing, and is adjusted so that the light irradiated by the first light 3611 is slightly diverged while converging, so that the light is not concentrated on one point. The second lens 3622 to the fifth lens 3625 are convex lenses, and converge the light irradiated by the second to fifth lights. Thereby, each of the light emitted from the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 illuminates a narrow area on the back of the symbol.

  An opening 3631 and an opening 3632 are formed in front of the sixth light 3616 and the seventh light 3617 in the lens portion 3602, respectively. Therefore, the light emitted from the sixth light 3616 and the seventh light 3617 is not affected by the lens portion 3602. That is, they illuminate the back of the symbol widely.

  The first light 3611 to the seventh light 3617 described above are supplied with electric power via the drum electric decoration board 3601 and emit light, and lighting and blinking are controlled. Each of the first light 3611 to the seventh light 3617 is controlled by the sub CPU 312 and irradiates the pattern with light from the inside of the reel through the opening of the housing 3512. However, the purpose of irradiation is different between the group of the first light 3611, the sixth light 3616, and the seventh light 3617 and the group of the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615. The first light 3611 is included in both of the two groups.

  The first light 3611, the sixth light 3616, and the seventh light 3617 are mainly used in the normal gaming state, and the light of the light-transmitting sheet is irradiated from the back to improve the visibility of the reel pattern. ing. These lights are arranged in a line in the left-right direction.

  On the other hand, the irradiation light of the second light 3612 to the fifth light 3615 is a highly linear light by the second lens 3622 to the fifth lens 3625, and only the specific position portion of the pattern arranged on the translucent sheet. In addition, light can be irradiated from the back side. Such second light 3612 to fifth light 3615 are mainly used when performing a special effect (giving an effect to the symbol). Note that the first light 3611 is also a light that is highly straight ahead as compared with the sixth light 3616 and the seventh light 3617, and is therefore used when performing special effects together with the second light 3612 to the fifth light 3615. It is done. The first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 include a straight line including the second light 3612, the first light 3611, and the fifth light 3615, and a straight line including the third light 3613, the first light 3611, and the fourth light 3614. Are arranged side by side so as to form a shape where two straight lines intersect.

  In the present embodiment, in the illumination device 3513, three lights are arranged on the line from the upper left to the lower right, and three lights are arranged on the line from the upper right to the lower left. Not limited to this, any number may be arranged.

[Production by reel unit 420]
The first and second special effects by the reel unit 420 will be described. These special effects are executed by the sub CPU 312 when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined lottery is won when an X-matched symbol combination is displayed). The sub CPU 312 can individually control lighting of the first light 3611 to the seventh light 3617.

First, the first special effect will be described with reference to FIG. The first special effect is an effect executed by one electrical decoration device 3513.
In the first special effect, the sub CPU 312 first turns off the first light 3611 to the seventh light 3617. Next, the second light 3612, the first light 3611, the fifth light 3615, the third light 3613, the first light 3611, and the fourth light 3614 are turned on in this order. Each light is turned off after a predetermined short time has elapsed since it was turned on. Therefore, the first light 3611 is already turned off when the first light is turned on for the second time.

  By such light emission control, as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 37A, the position where light is irradiated from the upper left to the lower right moves in one symbol, and then the light is moved from the upper right to the lower left. The effect that the irradiated position moves can be performed.

  Note that the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 may not be turned off in a short time, but may be turned off after all the lights are turned on. Further, all the lights that are initially performed may not be turned off. However, by performing the light extinction, it is possible to more effectively show the above-described effect by lighting.

  Next, the second special effect will be described with reference to FIG. The second special effect is an effect executed by a plurality of illumination devices 3513. FIG. 37B is a diagram in which the illumination devices 3513a, 3513b, and 3513c in the drum light units 3511 of the left reel set 3502a, the middle reel set 3502b, and the right reel set 3502c are arranged in accordance with the actual arrangement.

In the second special effect, the sub CPU 312 first turns off the first light 3611 to the seventh light 3617 of all (nine) illumination devices 3513.
Next, the second light 3612, the first light 3611, and the fifth light 3615 in the lighting device 3513a of the left reel set 3502a are turned on in this order, and then the second light 3612 in the lighting device 3513b of the middle reel set 3502b, The first light 3611 and the fifth light 3615 are turned on in this order, and then the second light 3612, the first light 3611 and the fifth light 3615 in the lighting device 3513c of the right reel set 3502c are turned on in this order.

  Next, the third light 3613, the first light 3611, and the fourth light 3614 in the lighting device 3513a of the right reel set 3502c are turned on in this order, and then the third light 3613 in the lighting device 3513b of the middle reel set 3502b. The first light 3611 and the fourth light 3614 are turned on in this order, and then the third light 3613, the first light 3611 and the fourth light 3614 in the illumination device 3513c of the left reel set 3502a are turned on in this order.

  Each light is turned off after a predetermined short time has elapsed since it was turned on. Therefore, the first light 3611 of the illumination device 3513b of the middle reel set 3502b is already turned off when the first light is turned on for the second time.

  By such light emission control, as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 37B, the position where light is irradiated from the upper left to the lower right moves in the entire display window 104a, and then the light moves from the upper right to the lower left. It is possible to produce an effect that the position where the light is irradiated moves.

  In the first special effect and the second special effect, the direction in which the light moves is not limited to the above-mentioned ones. For example, after moving from the lower left to the upper right, the effect of moving from the upper left to the lower right is also possible. It is.

  The third special effect will be described. The third special effect is an effect in which the sixth light 3616 and the seventh light 3617 are turned off, and one or more of the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 are turned on simultaneously. For example, by turning on all of the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615, it is possible to irradiate the design with X-shaped light. In addition, by lighting all the lights that are turned on in the second special effect described above, it is possible to produce an effect that the entire display window 104a shines in an X shape.

  FIG. 38 is an example of the X symbol 3801 of the reel 124c suitable for the first to third special effects described above. The X symbol 3801 has a color region 3802 where the color of the symbol is applied, and a high transmission region 3803 having a higher light transmittance than the color region 3802. This X symbol 3801 can be used in place of, for example, the “BAR” symbol.

  The high transmission region 3803 is provided in an X shape on the entire surface of the X symbol 3801. When the rotation of the reel is stopped and the X symbol 3801 is stopped at a symbol stop position (any one of the upper, interrupted and lower positions of the reel) visible from the display window 104a, the center of the X character in the high transmission region 3803 is stopped. The first light 3611 is located on the back surface, and the second light 3612 to the fifth light 3615 are located on the back surface of each X-shaped tip portion. Therefore, the light by the 1st light 3611-the 5th light 3615 can be permeate | transmitted favorably, and a high effect can be acquired.

  The second special effect described above can be executed when the X symbol 3801 is stopped along with the right rising line and the right falling line. In addition, when the X symbol 3801 is stopped on the right lowering line, light is emitted from the upper left to the lower right, and when the X symbol 3801 is stopped on the right rising line, the upper right is directed to the lower left. An effect of irradiating light can also be performed.

Note that the highly transmissive region 3803 may be colorless and transparent, or may be configured to be lighter in color and more transparent than the color region 3802.
[Composition of cover 129]
The cover 129 is supplemented using FIGS. 39 (A) and 39 (B). FIG. 39A is a partial cross-sectional side view of the gaming machine 1 and shows only the periphery of the cover 129 as a cross-sectional view. FIG. 39B is an enlarged view of the lower part of the cover 129.

  The cover 129 is provided above the display window 104a, covers the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128, and protects the liquid crystal display device 103, the rendering unit 128 and the like by suppressing external contact. Further, the cover 129 is made of a transparent resin or the like, and the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128 are visible from the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the cover 129 includes a front protection part 129a, a lower protection part 129b, an upper protection part 129c, a right side protection part (not shown), and a left side protection part (not shown) each having a predetermined thickness. )have. Further, when viewed from the side, the cover 129 has a substantially rectangular shape in which the cross section of the front protective part 129a is a long side and the cross sections of the lower protective part 129b and the upper protective part 129c are short sides. The lower protection part 129b is a plate-like member extending in the front-rear direction.

  Further, the lower protection part 129 b of the cover 129 is attached to the cover attachment part 3901 of the gaming machine 1, and the upper protection part 129 c of the cover 129 is attached to the cover attachment part 3902 of the gaming machine 1. Further, the right side protection part of the cover 129 is attached to a cover attachment part (not shown) of the gaming machine 1, and the left side protection part of the cover 129 is attached to a cover attachment part (not shown) of the gaming machine 1. Yes.

  Near the cover attachment portion 3901 of the gaming machine 1, cover rear lamps 131 (131 a to 131 f) are provided. The cover rear lamp 131 irradiates the lower protection part 129b of the cover 129 with light.

  The lower protection part 129b has an input side end part 129d to which the light emitted from the cover rear lamp 131 is input and an output side end part 129e for outputting the input light. The input side end 129d is provided at the rear part of the lower protection part 129b, and the output side end part 129e is provided at the front part of the lower protection part 129b.

  The output side end portion 129e is a recessed portion that is recessed from the surroundings, and the decorative plate 130 is disposed in the recessed portion. That is, the decorative plate 130 is disposed in front of the output side end portion 129e, and light output from the output side end portion 129e is applied to the decorative plate 130. The decorative plate 130 is a light-transmitting plate-like member, and a pattern is formed by unevenness on the surface. Therefore, when the light is irradiated, the pattern is emphasized and a decorative effect can be obtained. Since the thickness of the decorative plate 130 is substantially the same as the depth of the concave portion, the decorative plate 130 is accommodated in front of the cover 129 without forming a large step. The decorative plate 130 may have a lens function for diffusing light emitted from the output side end 129e. In such a configuration, the irradiated light can be widely diffused to the player side.

  A through hole 129f having a length in the front-rear direction is formed in a region of the cover 129 where the decorative plate 130 is attached, and the decorative plate 130 is attached to and detached from the cover 129 by screwing a screw 3903 through the through hole 129f. Installed as possible. That is, the head portion 3903a of the screw 3903 cannot pass through the through hole 129f, and the shaft portion 3903b of the screw 3903 can pass through the through hole 129f. Therefore, the shaft portion on which the male screw is formed is formed on the decorative plate 130. By engaging with 130a, the cover 129 is sandwiched between the decorative plate 130 and the head.

  Similarly to the screw 3903, as long as it has a part that cannot pass through the through-hole 129f and a part that can pass, and the tip of the part that can pass can be engaged with the decorative plate 130, the cover of the decorative plate 130 other than the screw 3903 129 can be fixed. For example, you may comprise so that it may fix with resin-made rivets, a clip, etc.

  FIG. 40A shows a view of the decorative plate 130 and its periphery as viewed from the front. Six cover rear lamps 131a to 131f are provided behind the decorative plate 130, and these are arranged in accordance with the reels 124a to 124c. Accordingly, by causing the cover rear lamps 131a to 131f to emit light, it is possible to realize effects related to the symbols of the reels 124a to 124c, guidance of game operations to the player, and the like.

  In this embodiment, six cover rear lamps 131a to 131f are provided, but the number of cover rear lamps can be arranged in a balanced manner by setting the number of cover rear lamps to be a multiple of the number of reels. For example, when there are three reels, a multiple of 3, such as 3, 6, 9, etc., may be arranged.

  Further, the front of the cover rear lamps 131a to 131f in the decorative plate 130 is a light transmission region 4001 where the screw 3903 is not attached, and there is an attachment region 4002 in which a female screw 130a engaging with the screw 3903 is formed. To do. The attachment area 4002 is located above the area between the reels 124a to 124c, above the center part of the reels 124a to 124c, and to the left and right ends of the decorative plate 130.

  FIG. 40B is a view showing a modified example of the attachment region 4002. Since the mounting area 4002 is not provided above the central portions of the reels 124a to 124c, it is possible to suppress the rendering from being hindered by the mounting of the screws 3903 and the like above the reel, thereby improving the degree of freedom of the rendering. Can do.

[Modification of the production unit]
41 (A) and 41 (B) and FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B) show modified examples of the rendering unit 128 of the accessory device 127. FIG.

  The effect unit 128a in FIG. 41A includes a base portion 3003 having a length in the left-right direction and moving members 3004 and 3005 that move to the left and right along the base portion 3003, similarly to the effect unit 128 shown in FIG. Have. In the second accessory effect control, the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005 move so as to be largely separated from each other. The same applies to the following production units 128b to 128d.

  In the effect unit 128a, two light emitting members 4101a and 4101b are driven in the second accessory effect control. The light emitting members 4101a and 4101b have the same configuration as the light emitting members 3201a and 3201b. That is, in the effect unit 128a, the light emitting member moves so as to be symmetrical only in the left-right direction.

  In the effect unit 128b shown in FIG. 41B, two light emitting members 4102a and 4102b are driven in the second accessory effect control. The light emitting member 4102a and the light emitting member 4102b rotate upward about different rotation axes during the execution of the second accessory effect control, and they cooperate to form a so-called “X” character shape. To do. That is, a shape that is symmetrical in the vertical and horizontal directions can be realized by the two light emitting members.

  In the effect unit 128c of FIG. 42A, the two light emitting members 4201a and 4201b are driven in the second accessory effect control. The light emitting member 4201a and the light emitting member 4201b are curved linear members connected to the base 3003, and the light emitting member 4201a moves upward about different rotation axes during execution of the second accessory effect control. The light emitting member 4201b rotates downward and moves to a position indicated by a solid line in FIG.

  As a result, the light emitting member 4201a and the light emitting member 4201b have a positional relationship close to point symmetry, and the two light emitting members 4201a and 4201b cooperate to form a character shape of “S”. Most of the light emitting member 4201a and the light emitting member 4201b are located on the back surface of the base portion 3003 when the second accessory effect control is not executed, and visual recognition from the outside is suppressed, but a part is exposed. By exposing a part, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of the effect, and to use a display difference between when the whole is exposed and when only a part is exposed as the effect.

  In the effect unit 128d shown in FIG. 42B, two light emitting members 4202a and 4202b are driven in the second accessory effect control. During execution of the second accessory effect control, the light emitting member 4202a rotates upward about a predetermined rotation axis, and the light emitting member 4202b rotates downward to the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. Moving.

  Accordingly, the two light emitting members 4202a and 4202b cooperate to form a crescent moon shape. At this time, the light emitting members 4202a and 4202b are moved so as to be symmetrical in the vertical direction. Note that when the second accessory effect control is not executed, the light emitting members 4202a and 4202b are located on the back surface of the base 3003, so that visual recognition from the outside is suppressed.

[Movement of liquid crystal display and production unit]
The movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 43A shows the liquid crystal display device 103 at the origin position A0. In a state (normal state) of the gaming machine 1 that does not perform special effect control, the liquid crystal display device 103 is at the origin position A0 that is a reference position. At this time, the lower end portion of the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a) is in a state hidden by the upper half of the rendering unit 128.

  FIG. 43B is a diagram showing the liquid crystal display device 103 at the highest point position A1. In a state where the first accessory effect control is being executed, the liquid crystal display device 103 rises from the origin position A0 and is at the highest point position A1. At this time, the entire liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a) is located above the rendering unit 128, and there is almost no portion hidden by the rendering unit 128.

  FIG. 43C shows the liquid crystal display device 103 at the lowest point position A2. For example, the liquid crystal display device 103 is sometimes lowered from the origin position A0 to the lowest point position A2 in a state where the turning effect control or the like is being executed. At this time, the lower end portion of the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a) is in a state of being hidden by almost the entire rendering unit 128.

  43A to 43C, the positions (origin point position A0, uppermost point position A1, lowermost point position A2) of the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a) are indicated by the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a). It is shown at the middle position in the vertical direction. In addition, in the figure, the rendering unit 128 on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 103 is at the origin position (origin position B0 described later).

  As shown in FIGS. 43A to 43C, the liquid crystal display device 103 is configured to be able to move in the vertical direction within the range from the highest point position A1 to the lowest point position A2. The origin position A0 of the liquid crystal display device 103 is located between the uppermost point position A1 and the lowermost point position A2. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 103 can move up and down from the origin position A0, and the range of movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 in accordance with the effect can be widened.

  Further, when the liquid crystal display device 103 is at the origin position A0 and the effect unit 128 is also at the origin position (origin point position B0 described later), a part of the effect unit 128 is below the liquid crystal display device 103 (lowermost point position A2). Side). That is, at least a part of the rendering unit 128 does not cover the liquid crystal display device 103 in the front-rear direction. In other words, the entire rendering unit 128 is not covered with the liquid crystal display device 103. In this way, a sufficient display area of the display screen 103a of the liquid crystal display device 103 can be secured.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing the liquid crystal display device 103 at the origin position A0. For example, when turning effect control or the like is performed, the liquid crystal display device 103 repeatedly moves in the vertical direction between the uppermost point position A1 and the lowermost point position A2 from the reference origin position A0. That is, it swings up and down. For example, the state of FIG. 43 (A) → the state of FIG. 43 (B) → the state of FIG. 43 (A) → the state of FIG. 43 (C) → the state of FIG. it can. By swinging up and down in this way, the portion hidden by the rendering unit 128 in the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a), in other words, the exposed portion of the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a) changes, so Can give a sense of expectation.

  Note that the vertical swing of the liquid crystal display device 103 swings up and down at any position as long as it is within the moving range of the liquid crystal display device 103 (range from the highest point position A1 to the lowest point position A2). Also good. For example, the reference position A0 and the uppermost point position A1 may be swung up and down, or the reference position A0 and the lowermost point position A2 may be swung up and down. However, as described above, in order to give the player a sense of expectation of performance, the liquid crystal display device 103 is hidden by the effect unit 128 in the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a) by vertically swinging the liquid crystal display device 103. It is preferable that the portion (the exposed portion of the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a)) changes.

  FIG. 45A is a diagram showing the rendering unit 128 at the origin position B0. In the state (normal state) of the gaming machine 1 that does not perform special effect control, the effect unit 128 is at the origin position B0, which is a reference position. At this time, the upper half of the rendering unit 128 is covered with the lower end of the liquid crystal display device 103. The origin position B0 of the effect unit 128 is also the lowest point position of the effect unit 128.

  FIG. 45B is a diagram showing the rendering unit 128 at the highest point position B1. In the state in which the second accessory effect control is being executed, the effect unit 128 rises from the origin position B0 and is at the highest point position B1. At this time, the entire rendering unit 128 is covered with the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a). As a matter of course, the effect unit 128 can also descend from the highest point position B1 and return to the origin position B0.

  45A and 45B, the position of the effect unit 128 (the origin position B0, the highest point position B1) is shown as the intermediate position in the vertical direction of the effect unit 128. Moreover, in the same figure, the liquid crystal display device 103 exists in the origin position A0 (refer FIG. 43).

  As shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, the rendering unit 128 moves up and down along the display screen 103a of the liquid crystal display device 103 in the range from the origin position (lowest point position) B0 to the highest point position B1. It is configured to be able to move in the direction. Thereby, the width | variety of the movement of the production | presentation unit 128 according to production can be expanded. In addition, the movement of the production | presentation unit 128 is not limited to this, A various various movement range can be set and it can be moved within the movement range.

  43 and 44, the movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the movement of the effect unit 128 have been described with reference to FIG. 45. However, the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 can move only one of them, Both can be moved simultaneously. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 can be moved separately or simultaneously in accordance with the effect control such as the first accessory effect control, the second accessory effect control, and the turn effect control described above. It is. Thereby, the range of movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 according to the effect can be increased.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128 are configured to be movable in the same direction (vertical direction). Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128 can be simultaneously moved upward, and can be simultaneously moved downward. At the same time, one can be moved upward and the other can be moved downward. That is, both can be moved simultaneously in opposite directions.

  FIG. 46A shows the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128. The liquid crystal display device 103 is in the origin position A0 (the state shown in FIG. 43A), and the effect unit 128 is in the highest point position B1 (the state shown in FIG. 45B). The liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 can be simultaneously moved in opposite directions in accordance with the aforementioned effect control and the like. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 103 can be moved upward (uppermost point position A1 side), and the rendering unit 128 can be moved downward (origin point position B0 side).

  FIG. 46B shows the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128. The liquid crystal display device 103 is at the uppermost point position A1 (state shown in FIG. 43B), and the effect unit 128 is at the origin position (lowermost point position) B0 (state shown in FIG. 45A). The liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 can be simultaneously moved in opposite directions in accordance with the aforementioned effect control and the like. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 103 can be moved downward (the origin position A0 side, the lowest point position A2 side), and the effect unit 128 can be moved upward (the highest point position B1 side).

  By such a movement, a larger movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128 can be realized. That is, the range of movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 according to the effect can be widened, and the player can have a further expectation of the effect. Also, by moving both in the opposite direction at the same time, the same movement can be realized by halving each movement amount compared to moving only one of them. Effects such as power reduction can be obtained.

[Composition of decoration panel]
The configuration of the decorative panel 140 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 47, the decorative panel 140 is disposed below the front door 102 (below the start lever 111, the three stop buttons 112, 113, 114, and the return button 115).

  The decorative panel 140 includes a decorative panel portion 4701 and a clear panel portion 4702. The decorative panel portion 4701 is disposed so as to be fitted in a housing portion (not shown) provided in the front door 102. The clear panel portion 4702 is disposed so as to cover the front side of the decorative panel portion 4701.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the decorative panel portion 4701 has a resin-made frame portion 4801 having a rectangular box shape. The frame portion 4801 has an opening 4802 that opens to the front side. A resin decoration 4803 having a predetermined thickness in the front-rear direction is provided in the frame portion 4801. In the frame portion 4801, a plurality of LED lights (not shown) for causing the decoration 4803 to emit light are disposed on the rear side (back side) of the decoration 4803.

  The decorative object 4803 is a modeled object simulating the shape of the numeral “7”, and is three-dimensionally provided so as to protrude forward. Note that the shape of the decoration 4803 is not limited to this, and various shapes can be employed. In addition, a variety of decorations may be provided on the background portion of the decoration 4803 in the frame portion 4801. The detailed configuration of the decoration 4803 will be described later.

  The clear panel portion 4702 is formed of a resin plate having a rectangular plate-like transparency. Note that the transparency of the clear panel portion 4702 can be variously set. The clear panel portion 4702 is disposed so as to cover the front side of the decorative panel portion 4701 and close the opening 4802 of the frame portion 4801 of the decorative panel portion 4701. On the surface of the clear panel portion 4702, a molded decorative portion 4804 subjected to three-dimensional molding is provided.

  The molded decorative portion 4804 is a convex portion having a predetermined character shape, and is three-dimensionally provided so as to protrude forward. Note that the shape of the molded decorative portion 4804 is not limited to a character shape, and various shapes can be employed. Further, the molded decorative portion 4804 may be a convex portion, a concave portion, or a combination of both the convex portion and the concave portion as described above.

  In the decorative panel 140, the molded decorative portion 4804 of the clear panel portion 4702 and the decorative object 4803 of the decorative panel portion 4701 visually recognized through the clear panel portion 4702 are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. Thereby, the decoration panel 140 can be made to feel the depth, and the three-dimensional effect and the layer feeling of the decoration panel 140 can be enhanced. In particular, as in the present embodiment, the above-described effects can be made more effective by making the back side ornament 4803 (the numeral “7”) larger than the front side shaped decorative portion 4804 (predetermined character shape). It can be demonstrated.

  Further, the molded decorative portion 4804 is provided in the clear panel portion 4702 having transparency. Therefore, when the decorative panel 140 is viewed from the front side, an effect that the molded decorative portion 4804 appears to float in the air is also obtained. With these effects, the decorative panel 140 can have a more stereoscopic effect and layered effect, and the impact of the decorative panel 140 can be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the ornament 4803 of the decorative panel portion 4701 has a main portion 4901, a first outer peripheral portion 4902 that borders the outer periphery of the main portion 4901, and a first outer peripheral portion when viewed from the front side. And a second outer peripheral portion 4903 that borders the outer periphery of 4902. The second outer peripheral portion 4903 is provided so as to follow the entire side surface of the three-dimensional ornament 4803. That is, the entire side surface of the decoration 4803 is covered with the second outer peripheral portion 4903.

  The main portion 4901 is the largest area of the ornament 4803, and a white base is subjected to silver (silver tone) half plating having a half mirror effect. The main portion 4901 transmits light from an LED light (not shown) from the rear side (back side) of the main portion 4901 to transmit the light to the front side, so that it appears as if the main portion 4901 itself is emitting light. Can do.

  The first outer peripheral portion 4902 is decorated in a color different from that of the main portion 4901 and has light transmittance. In this embodiment, it is decorated in red. The first outer peripheral portion 4902 also irradiates the light from the LED light (not shown) from the rear side (back side) to transmit the light to the front side, as if the first outer peripheral portion 4902 itself emits light. Can look like

  The second outer peripheral portion 4903 is plated with non-light-transmitting silver. In addition to plating, the second outer peripheral portion 4903 can be subjected to, for example, a hot stamp for transferring a film coated with a metal foil or a pigment. Note that the main portion 4901, the first outer peripheral portion 4902, and the second outer peripheral portion 4903 can be set to various colors.

  The ornament 4803 has the following effects by the combination of the main portion 4901 and the first outer peripheral portion 4902 having a light emitting property and the second outer peripheral portion 4903 having a non-light emitting property. That is, the outer periphery of the main portion 4901 that emits light is bordered by the first outer peripheral portion 4902 that emits light with a clearer color (red), which is different from the main portion 4901, so that the light emitting portion (main portion 4901). , The first outer peripheral portion 4902) can be further tightened.

  Further, the outer periphery of the light emitting portion (main portion 4901, first outer peripheral portion 4902) is bordered by the non-light emitting second outer peripheral portion 4903, thereby making the light emitting portion (main portion 4901, first outer peripheral portion 4902) larger. Can show. With these effects, the ornament 4803 (the numeral “7”) itself can be made larger, and the impact of the ornament 4803 can be increased. Furthermore, the overall impact of the decorative panel 140 can be increased.

[Positional relationship between LED light 3101 and light emitting member]
An example of the positional relationship between the LED light and the light emitting member will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 50A shows the effect unit 128 when the second accessory effect control shown in FIG. 32A is executed. The four light emitting members 3201a to 3201d cooperate to form the letter X shape, but the plurality of LED lights 3101 provided on the base 3003 form the shape of "X" in accordance with the light emitting member. Light. Thereby, the LED light 3101 is lit so as to be connected to the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d even in the portion where the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are hidden by the base 3003, and a high decorative effect can be exhibited.

  FIG. 50B shows the effect unit 128c shown in FIG. Also in this case, a high decorative effect can be exhibited by causing the LED light 3101 to emit light in accordance with the portion hidden by the base 3003 in the letter S shape formed by the light emitting members 4201a and 4201b.

Note that the LED light 3101 may be configured such that light emission and extinction are opposite to those described above, and the shape of characters and the like is complemented by the extinguished area.
[Scope of application of the present invention]
By the way, in this embodiment, when the start condition is established, the internal determination is performed, the symbols are changed and stopped, and a so-called pachislot machine is provided as a gaming machine that gives a gaming profit when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. A gaming machine is illustrated. Satisfaction of the starting condition here corresponds to, for example, that the start lever 111 has been operated by the player, and internal determination corresponds to, for example, an internal lottery process in S609.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which the first accessory effect control is executed in S1504 is exemplified. However, the first accessory effect control is S2103 or S2107, when the effect develops, when it is a chance effect, and Bonus. It can be executed even when is confirmed. Moreover, although the 2nd actor effect control illustrated the structure performed in S2107, when the 2nd actor effect control is S1103, S1504, and an effect develops similarly to 1st accessory effect control, It can also be executed when a chance effect is made, or when a bonus is confirmed. Note that the second bonus effect control is expected to make a transition to a gaming state where the expected value of winning is higher than that of the first bonus effect control, or where the number of medals to be acquired is expected to increase. It may be executed when the value is high.

  As described above, the present invention can also be applied to so-called pachinko gaming machines. In this case, the establishment of the starting condition corresponds to, for example, when the ball enters the starting device, and the internal determination corresponds to, for example, a jackpot determination. It can be considered that the first accessory effect control and the second accessory effect control are executed in a reach effect, a jackpot effect, a winning effect, a pre-read effect, and the like. The second accessory effect control may be executed when an expected value such as a jackpot is higher than the first accessory effect control.

  It should be noted that the expected value here may be a subjective expected value of the player, and it is needless to say that the lottery may actually be completed. Of course, it may be a substantial expected value (probability) of the lottery.

◇ [First effect of gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has a cover 129 made of a transparent resin that covers the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128, and a decorative plate 130 is detachably attached to the cover 129 with screws 3903. ing. In addition, a plurality of cover rear lamps 131a to 131f are provided behind the lower protection portion 129b of the cover 129.

  Light emitted from the cover rear lamps 131a to 131f is input to the input side end 129d at the rear of the lower protection part 129b and output from the output side end 129e at the front of the lower protection part 129b. Since the decorative plate 130 is disposed in front of the output side end portion 129e, the light output from the output side end portion 129e is applied to the decorative plate 130.

  That is, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment includes an effect device (the liquid crystal display device 103, the effect unit 128) that performs an effect related to the game, and a light-transmitting cover member (cover 129) that covers at least a part of the effect device. ), A mounting member (decorative plate 130) that is detachably attached to the cover member, and an irradiation device (cover rear lamps 131a to 131f) that emits light to a predetermined light propagation portion (lower protection portion 129b) in the cover member. The light propagating unit is positioned at a predetermined interval from the input side end (129d) to which the light irradiated from the irradiation device is input, and the input side end And an output side end (129e) that outputs at least a part of the light input at, and the mounting member is irradiated with light output from the output side end of the cover member In Characterized in that it is Attach.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, the cover 129 is decorated by the decoration plate 130. Since the decorative plate 130 is detachable from the cover 129 and can be easily replaced, the degree of freedom of decoration of the gaming machine 1 can be improved. In addition, when the cover 129 is configured to be usable for a gaming machine (so-called other model) having different effects and exteriors, the decoration plate 130 can be replaced to give a different decoration for each model.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration using the plate-shaped decorative plate 130 is illustrated, but it may not be plate-shaped. Further, the decorative board 130 is light transmissive, but does not require such high transparency that the player can visually recognize the opposite side through the decorative board 130 and is irradiated from the rear output side end 129e. What is necessary is just to have transparency to the extent that light can pass through the interior of the decorative plate 130 and the front becomes brighter to obtain a decorative effect. Of course, as long as a decorative effect can be obtained by irradiating light from the rear, it does not need to have transparency.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a through-hole 129f having a length in the front-rear direction is formed in a region of the cover 129 where the decorative plate 130 is attached. The shaft 3903b of the screw 3903 is passed through the through-hole 129f and fastened to the decorative plate 130, whereby the cover 129 is sandwiched between the head 3903a of the screw 3903 and the decorative plate 130, whereby the decorative plate 130 is attached to the cover 129. It is done.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a through hole (129f) is formed in a part of a region of the cover member to which the attachment member is attached, and the main body (head 3903a) that cannot pass through the through hole and And an engaging member (screw 3903) having an extending portion (shaft portion 3903b) that can pass through the through-hole and engage with the mounting member. This is realized by passing the extending portion through the through hole and engaging with the mounting member.

In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, the decorative plate 130 can be easily attached to and detached from the cover 129 with screws 3903.
In addition, you may use other than a screw as an engaging member of this invention. For example, a detachable resin or metal rivet or clip having parts corresponding to the main body and the extension of the present invention can be used.

  The method of attaching the decorative plate 130 to the cover 129 is not limited to the method using the screw 3903 (engagement member) described above. For example, the decorative plate 130 is press-fitted and fixed in a groove formed in the cover 129, or a plurality of locking claws extending backward from the decorative plate 130 are provided on the back surface of the decorative plate 130, and the locked portion provided on the cover 129. You may fix by latching a latching claw.

◆ [Second effect of gaming machine 1]
The effect unit 128 in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is located in front of the lower portion of the display screen 103a in the normal state, but when the second accessory effect control is executed by the image control unit 321, the display screen is displayed. The light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are not driven, but the moving members 3004 and 3005 are separated from each other. Thereafter, the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are driven while the moving members 3004 and 3005 are further separated. Configure the X character shape.

  When the second accessory effect control is finished, the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005 first return to the center and house the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d on the back surface of the base 3003, and then return to the lower front of the display screen 103a.

  That is, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment is movable from the first position (the lower part of the display screen 103a) to the second position (the center of the display screen 103a) and is visually recognized from the outside. A decoration member (production unit 128) whose form can be changed, and a control means (image control unit 321) for controlling movement of the decoration member and change of the form, the control means converts the decoration member into the first form. (The moving members 3004 and 3005 are moved to the center) and moved from the first position to the second position, and in the second position, the second form different from the first form (the moving members 3004 and 3005 are the intermediate positions). To the third form (light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are opened) different from the first form and the second form at the second position, and again at the second position. First After changing the state, to perform a demonstration operation to move to the first position.

  The gaming machine 1 configured in this manner not only moves the production unit 128 but also changes the form in two stages after the movement, so that the production effect can be enhanced and the game preference can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the player can execute the effect control that ends with the first-stage form change after the effect unit 128 moves and the effect control that changes the second-stage form change. Can expect the second-stage form change to occur after the first-stage form change, and can further improve the game preference.

  The first-stage and second-stage form changes are executed when the player has a high probability of entering an advantageous gaming state, and the second-stage form changes are more effective than the first-stage form changes. It can be configured to be executed when the probability is high. In a gaming machine configured in this way, the player can expect an advantageous gaming state by starting any form change, and more expected by starting the second stage form change. The degree of play can be improved, and the playability can be improved. It should be noted that the probability here may be a subjective probability (expected value) of the player, and it goes without saying that the lottery may actually be completed. Of course, the probability of a substantial lottery may be used.

  Further, the four light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are configured not to be driven until the effect unit 128 moves to the center of the display screen 103a, so that the player views the light emitting member in the state where the effect effect is the highest. It is possible to improve the game preference.

The specific shapes of the first and second embodiments are not limited to those shown in the present embodiment, and various form changes can be adopted.
Further, the rotational drive unit 732 has a motor, and is configured to realize rotational driving of the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d by the motor, but each light emitting member may be provided with a motor, The configuration may be such that four light emitting members are driven by one motor.

  The rotation drive unit 732 does not have a drive source such as a motor that drives the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d, and may be configured to be driven by a drive source that drives the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005.

  For example, each moving member includes a pressing portion that presses a predetermined position of the light emitting member in an area on the back side of the base portion 3003, and the pressing portion is in contact with the moving member until each moving member is opened from the closed state to the intermediate position. However, when each moving member is opened beyond the intermediate position, the pressing portion contacts a predetermined portion of the light emitting member to apply a load, thereby driving the light emitting member. If configured in this way, the rotational drive unit 732 does not require a motor, and the light emitting member can be driven by the motor of the left and right drive unit 731.

◆ [Third effect produced by gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display device 103 and an effect unit 128. The rendering unit 128 includes a base 3003 and light emitting members 3201a to 3201d, and the base 3003 is supported by the arm 3002 so as to be movable along the rail 3001, whereby the base 3003 moves along the display screen 103a. It is possible.

  Further, the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are in positions where the visual recognition from the outside on the back surface of the base 3003 is suppressed when the second accessory effect control is not executed, but are covered by the base 3003 in the second accessory effect control. Visibility is improved by reducing the portion.

  In other words, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment performs internal determination and changes and stops symbols when the start condition is satisfied, and gives a game profit when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. A display device (103) having a display screen (103a) for displaying an image, a first decorative member (base portion 3003) movable along the display screen, and a first decorative member Second decorative members (light emitting members 3201a to 3201d, 4101a, 4101b, 4102a, 4102b, 4201a, 4201b, 4202a, 4202b), and the second decorative member is suppressed from being visually recognized by the first decorative member. First state (normal state, first accessory effect control state) and second state (second accessory effect control) with higher visibility from the outside than the first state. And status), characterized in that it is a transition configured to be able to.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured in this way, not only the base 3003 moves along the display screen 103a, but also the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d that are normally hidden behind the base 3003 and cannot be seen in the second bonus effect control. Jumps out to a position where the player can visually recognize the player, so that the player can be surprised and the game preference can be improved. Furthermore, since the light emitting members 3201a to 3201 emit light, a high effect can be obtained.

  Such effects can also be obtained in the effect units 128a to 128d shown in FIGS. 41A, 41B, 42A, and 42B. Note that in the first state described above, the second decorative member may not be completely invisible from the outside as long as visibility from the outside is suppressed. For example, as shown in FIG. It may be exposed. Of course, also in the production unit 128 of FIGS. 32A and 32B, in the first state, a part of the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d (for example, the front end portion) may protrude from the back surface of the base portion 3003 and be exposed. . The same applies to the effect units 128a, 128b, and 128d.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure which the base 3003 moves to an up-down direction was illustrated, the structure which moves to other directions may be sufficient.
Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d protrude from the base 3003 is exemplified. However, the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d may be members that do not emit light. There may be.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes four light emitting members, each of which can be displaced. The two directions of the light emitting member 3201 a and the light emitting member 3201 b are above the base portion 3003, and the two light emitting members 3201 c and the light emitting member 3201 d are below the base portion 3003.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second decorative member includes a plurality of movable parts (light emitting members 3201a to 3201d, 4201a, 4201b, 4202a, and 4202b) that can perform a displacement operation. Two of them are positions where the main part is hidden by the first decorative member in the first state, while the main parts are exposed in opposite directions with respect to the first decorative member in the second state. It is in.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, since the light emitting member pops out in the opposite direction with the base 3003 as the center, it is possible to surprise the player and improve the game preference. Such an effect can be similarly obtained in the production units 128c and 128d shown in FIGS.

  Note that in the gaming machine 1, the light emitting member pops out so as to be symmetrical in the left-right direction, so that the game preference can be further improved. Such effects can be similarly obtained in the production units 128a and 128b shown in FIGS. 41 (A) and 41 (B).

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second accessory effect control is executed, the four linear light emitting members 3201a to 3201d jump up and down to form the shape of X.
That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second decorative member includes a plurality of movable parts that can be displaced, and the plurality of movable parts cooperate to form a significant shape in the second state. To do.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured in this way, not only the light emitting member jumps out of the base portion 3003 but also a significant shape after the light emitting member jumps out, so that it is possible to further improve the game preference.

  In the present embodiment, a movable part (light emitting member) whose main part is a linear shape is used. The linear shape is a shape whose width direction is smaller than the longitudinal direction, and corresponds to a so-called elongated shape, a shape obtained by bending the elongated shape, or the like. The significant shape formed by the linear shape is, for example, a shape using a character or some form as a motif. Such effects can also be obtained in the effect units 128a to 128d shown in FIGS. 41A, 41B, 42A, and 42B.

  Of course, other than the linear shape may be used as the movable part. For example, each movable part has no meaning in shape, but it may be configured to form a significant shape by moving and combining at the time of effect control.

  Moreover, although it may be a gaming machine configured to have a shape that is not a significant shape as described above when the second accessory effect control is executed, Can enhance the taste.

◆ [Fourth effect played by the gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an effect unit 128. The production unit 128 has a base 3003 and light emitting members 3201a to 3201d. In the second accessory effect control, the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d have an X-shaped letter shape with the top left, top right, bottom left, Move to face the lower right.

  As a result, the light emitting member 3201a and the light emitting member 3201b, and the light emitting member 3201c and the light emitting member 3201d are symmetrical in the left-right direction with reference to a straight line extending vertically from the center of the rendering unit 128 (base 3003). Further, the light emitting member 3201a and the light emitting member 3201c, and the light emitting member 3201b and the light emitting member 3201d are symmetrical in the vertical direction with respect to a straight line extending from the center of the effect unit 128 (base 3003) to the left and right.

  That is, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment has a base part (3003) and a plurality of movable parts (light emitting members 3201a to 3201d, 4101a) connected to the base part and capable of displacement operation and having similar main part shapes. 4101b, 4102a, 4102b, 4201a, 4201b, 4202a, 4202b), and two of the plurality of movable parts are symmetrical with respect to a predetermined reference. Displace as follows.

The gaming machine 1 configured in this manner can improve the aesthetics at the time of effect control since the light emitting members are symmetrical, and can improve the game's preference.
In addition, in order to improve aesthetics, the light-emitting member may be displaced so as to have a point-symmetric shape, not limited to the left-right and vertical directions. In addition, the symmetrical reference may not be the central portion of the production unit 128 (base 3003). It may be configured so as to be symmetrical with respect to the center of the display screen 103a, or may be displaced to be symmetrical with respect to the position shifted from the center of the rendering unit 128 or the display screen 103a. Good.

The above-described effects obtained by becoming symmetrical can be similarly obtained in the production units 128a to 128d shown in FIGS. 41 (A), (B), FIGS. 42 (A), and (B).
In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the liquid crystal display device 103 having the display screen 103a. In the second accessory effect control, the effect unit 128 (base 3003) moves along the display screen, After moving to the center of the display screen, the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d are moved.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a display device (liquid crystal display device 103) having a display screen (103a) for displaying an image, and a base portion is movable along the display screen, and a plurality of movable portions are included. These two are displaced so that the positional relationship becomes symmetrical with respect to a predetermined reference when the base moves to the center area of the display screen.

  The gaming machine 1 configured as described above can produce an effect that combines the effect of the screen display and the effect of the light emitting member, and can obtain a higher effect. Such effects can also be obtained in the effect units 128a to 128d shown in FIGS. 41A, 41B, 42A, and 42B.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a result of the movement of the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d in the second accessory effect control, the gaming machine 1 greatly expands within a range that fits in the display area of the display screen 103a.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a display device having a display screen for displaying an image, the base portion is movable along the display screen, and two of the plurality of movable portions are displaced as described above. In the state, its main part is located on the display screen.

  The gaming machine 1 configured as described above can obtain a high effect by causing the light emitting members 3201a to 3201d to move widely on the display screen 103a. Such effects can also be obtained in the effect units 128a to 128d shown in FIGS. 41A, 41B, 42A, and 42B.

Note that the main part of the light emitting member only needs to be positioned on the display screen, and a part of the light emitting member may deviate from the display screen.
As effects other than the production effect of moving the plurality of movable parts (light emitting members) to be symmetric, first, when the same shape of the movable part is driven in different directions to form a symmetrical shape, the same It can be designed to use parts, and the types of parts can be reduced.

  Further, since the center of gravity of the plurality of movable parts as a whole can be positioned at the center of the rendering unit 128 in the left-right or up-down direction, the mechanical structure of power transmission is simplified, robust, easy to design, and the center of gravity. Many structural advantages such as a reduction in failure due to the elimination of the unbalanced load can be obtained.

◆ [Fifth effect played by the gaming machine 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a large number of LED lights 3101 are provided on the base 3003 in the effect unit 128. The moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005 move along the base 3003. Each moving member moves to a different position in the normal state, at the time of the first character effect control, and at the time of the second character effect control, and the positions of the transmitting portion 3006 and the transmitting portion 3007 in each moving member also move accordingly. To do.

  As a result, the LED light 3101 that irradiates light that passes through each transmissive part, in other words, the LED light 3101 that is located behind each transmissive part also changes. Specifically, in the normal state, the first group of LED lights is located behind the transmissive part, and during the first accessory effect control, the second group of LED lights is located behind the transmissive part. At the time of effect rendering control, the LED light of the third group is located behind the transmission part.

  Each of the first to third groups has a plurality of LED lights 3101 as elements, but the LED lights 3101 that are elements for each group are not completely the same, and include different LED lights 3101 for each group. ing.

  In other words, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment performs internal determination and changes and stops symbols when the start condition is satisfied, and gives a game profit when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. A movable member (moving member 3004, movable part 3006, 3007) that is movable to a first position and a second position spaced from the first position and that transmits light. 3005) and a plurality of irradiation means (LED lights 3101) for irradiating the movable member with light, and when the movable member is located at the first position, a first group selected from the plurality of irradiation means When the light irradiated by the irradiation means passes through the transmission region and the movable member is positioned at the second position, the light is irradiated by a second group of irradiation means selected from the plurality of irradiation means. The light is intended to transmit the transmission regions, one of the first and second groups includes at least one illumination means is not included in the different other groups and one said.

  In the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, even if the positions of the moving members 3004 and 3005 are changed by the effect control, the transmitting unit 3006 and the transmitting unit 3007 are irradiated by a plurality of LED lights 3101 that are at least partially different. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the decoration effect by light, and as a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game preference.

  The first group and the second group in the present invention mean two different groups, and are not limited to the first group and the second group of the present embodiment. A combination of the first group and the third group in the present embodiment, or a combination of the second group and the third group is also an example of a combination of the first group and the second group in the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which three groups have different LED lights 3101 is illustrated, but two groups may be used. That is, the moving member 3004 and the moving member 3005 may be moved in two places. Moreover, you may have four or more groups.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure provided with two moving members was illustrated, the number of moving members is not specifically limited, One may be sufficient and three or more may be sufficient.
In addition, the first to third groups may be configured to include at least one different LED light 3101 as in the present embodiment, but each group may not be completely the same, for example, a certain group The LED light which becomes an element of a group from other groups may be reduced.

Further, each group may be configured to hold a certain number of LED lights 3101. With such a configuration, it is possible to always obtain a certain or more decorative effect.
◆ [Sixth effect produced by the gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes cylindrical reels 124a to 124c on which a translucent sheet having a pattern drawn on the peripheral surface is mounted. The housing 3512 disposed inside the reels 124a to 124c is provided with an opening having a size corresponding to the range of the symbols of the reels 124a to 124c. An electrical decoration device 3513 including a light 3617 is provided.

  The sub CPU 312 controls the group of the first light 3611, the sixth light 3616, and the seventh light 3617 to emit light in the normal gaming state, and the group of the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615. Is controlled to emit light when a special performance is executed.

  In other words, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment performs internal determination and changes and stops symbols when the start condition is satisfied, and gives a game profit when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In this machine, a reel (124a to 124c) having a cylindrical structure and having a plurality of the above-mentioned symbols on its peripheral surface, and an opening having a size corresponding to the range of one symbol are arranged inside the reel. A provided housing (3512), and a first light emitting means (first light 3611, sixth light 3616, seventh light) which is disposed inside the housing and illuminates the design from the inside to enhance the visibility of the design. 3617) and second light emitting means (first lights 3611 to 5) which are arranged inside the housing and give a design effect to the design by irradiating the design with light from the inside separately from the first light emitting means. Includes a 3615), the.

  The gaming machine 1 configured in this way can not only simply turn on and off the backlight, but also increase the variation of light emission control, so that the range of effects by light emission can be widened, and the player's interest Can be improved. Moreover, since the gaming machine 1 configured in this way can execute a complex presentation by the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means for each symbol, it can perform a more advanced presentation as a whole.

  In the illumination device 3513, the first lens 3621 to the fifth lens 3625 are arranged in front of the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615, and these are irradiated from the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615. Converge light.

That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes lenses (first lens 3621 to fifth lens 3625) that converge the light emitted from the second light emitting unit toward the symbol.
The gaming machine 1 configured in this manner finely controls a place where the light emitted from the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 illuminates a narrow area on the back of the design, and becomes brighter when the design light is applied. It is possible to expand the range of effects as compared to a configuration in which the entire symbol is turned on and off.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are disposed on the same substrate (drum electrical decoration board 3601). Thus, the reel configuration can be simplified.
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the X symbol 3801 has an X-shaped high transmission region 3803, and the first light is displayed when the X symbol 3801 is stopped at the symbol stop position visible from the display window 104a. 3611 to 5th light 3615 irradiates light to the position according to the shape of the high transmission region 3803.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, some of the plurality of symbols attached to the reel are special symbols (X symbols 3801) having visual characteristics corresponding to the irradiation position of the light emitted by the second light emitting means. The second light emitting means irradiates the special symbol with light when the special symbol is stopped at a predetermined position.

The gaming machine 1 configured as described above can produce an effect in which the highly transmissive region 3803 of the X symbol 3801 is highlighted.
The special symbol is not limited to the one having the X-shaped high transmission region 3803 and may have any visual feature corresponding to the light irradiation position from the rear. In other words, it is only necessary that the light arrangement and the special symbol design correspond to each other.

  Further, the sub CPU 312 in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment turns on the first light 3611, the sixth light 3616, and the seventh light 3617 mainly in the normal gaming state, and turns on the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615. Turns on when performing special effects.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a light emission control unit (sub CPU 312) that executes light emission control by the first light emission unit and the second light emission unit, and the light emission control unit emits light from the second light emission unit. When this is done, the amount of light emitted by the first light emitting means is reduced compared to when the second light emitting means does not emit light.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light emission control means controls the amount of light emitted by the second light emitting means when the first light emitting means emits light compared to when the first light emitting means does not emit light. To reduce.

  The gaming machine 1 configured in this way can make the light emission by the second light emitting means stand out, and can enhance the effect. Note that the reduction of the irradiation amount described above may be to turn off the light corresponding to the first light emitting means or the second light emitting means, or to reduce the output to limit the irradiation amount or to turn on the light to be turned on. You may make it reduce a number.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has an effect of causing the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 to emit light in a predetermined order, as in the first and second special effects by the reel unit 420, and a third special effect. As described above, it is possible to perform the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 to emit light simultaneously. This light emission control is executed by the sub CPU 312.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a light emission control unit (sub CPU 312) that performs light emission control by the second light emission unit, and the second light emission unit includes a plurality of light emitting elements, and the light emission control unit. Includes a first control (third special effect) for causing a plurality of light emitting elements to emit light simultaneously, a second control (first and second special effect) for causing the plurality of light emitting elements to emit light in a predetermined order, and Can be executed.

Since the gaming machine 1 configured as described above can perform different effects using the second light emitting means, the range of effects can be widened.
◆ [Seventh effect produced by the gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes cylindrical reels 124a to 124c on which a translucent sheet having a pattern drawn on the peripheral surface is mounted. The housing 3512 disposed inside the reels 124a to 124c is provided with an opening having a size corresponding to the symbol range of the reels 124a to 124c. An electrical decoration device 3513 including 7 lights 3617 is provided.

  The sub CPU 312 controls the group of the first light 3611, the sixth light 3616, and the seventh light 3617 to emit light in the normal gaming state, and the group of the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615. Is controlled to emit light when a special performance is executed.

  In other words, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment performs internal determination and changes and stops symbols when the start condition is satisfied, and gives a game profit when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. A reel (124a to 124c) having a cylindrical structure and having a plurality of symbols on its peripheral surface, and an opening having a size corresponding to the range of one symbol disposed inside the reel. , A plurality of light emitting elements (first light 3611 to seventh light 3617) that are disposed inside the housing and irradiate light to the design from the opening, and control light emission of the light emitting elements. A light emission control means (sub CPU 312), and the light emission control means includes light emitting elements (first light 3611, sixth light 3616, seventh light) included in the first group among the plurality of light emitting elements. 617) emits light, and among the plurality of light emitting elements, the second light emitting form in which the light emitting elements included in the second group (first light 3611 to fifth light 3615) emit light, The light emission can be controlled with.

  The gaming machine 1 configured in this way can not only simply turn on and off the backlight, but also increase the variation of light emission control, so that the range of effects by light emission can be widened, and the player's interest Can be improved.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, some of the light emitting elements (first light 3611) among the plurality of light emitting elements are included in both the first group and the second group. Thereby, the number of required lights can be reduced. In addition, since there is room for light arrangement, the degree of freedom in design is improved. In addition, you may comprise so that the light contained in both groups may not exist.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first light 3611, the sixth light 3616, and the seventh light 3617 are arranged in a line in the left-right direction, and the first light 3611 to the fifth light 3615 are two. They are arranged so that two straight lines intersect.

That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first group of light emitting elements and the second group of light emitting elements are arranged in a straight line.
With the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, it is possible to produce a linear light and widen the range of the production.

◆ [Eighth effect produced by the gaming machine 1]
By the way, simply moving a moving accessory on the display screen of the display device is monotonous, and it cannot be said to surprise the player, and there is a possibility that the game preference is lowered. Further, even if the display device can be moved in addition to the moving object in order to improve the preference, the movement of the display device is limited.

  In this regard, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display device 103 having a display screen 103a for displaying an image, and an effect unit configured to be movable within a predetermined range along the display screen 103a of the liquid crystal display device 103. 128. The liquid crystal display device 103 is configured to be movable in a range from the highest point position A1 to the lowest point position A2. The origin position A0 of the liquid crystal display device 103 is located between the uppermost point position A1 and the lowermost point position A2.

  That is, the gaming machine (1) of this embodiment is movable within a predetermined range along the display device (liquid crystal display device 103) having a display screen (103a) for displaying an image and the display screen of the display device. And the display device is configured to be movable in a range from a first position (uppermost point position A1) to a second position (lowermost point position A2). The origin position (A0) of the display device is located between the first position and the second position.

  Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 103 can move in the vertical direction from the origin position A0, and the range of movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 in accordance with the effect can be widened. For example, the liquid crystal display device 103 can be swung up and down from the origin position A0.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the liquid crystal display device 103 is at the origin position A0 and the effect unit 128 is also at the origin position B0, a part of the effect unit 128 is below the liquid crystal display device 103 (at the bottom) It is located on the point position A2 side). That is, at least a part of the rendering unit 128 does not cover the liquid crystal display device 103 in the front-rear direction. In other words, the entire rendering unit 128 is not covered with the liquid crystal display device 103.

  That is, when both the display device and the decorative member are at the origin position, at least a part of the decorative member is positioned on the first position side or the second position side of the display screen of the display device.

  Therefore, the area where the display screen 103a of the liquid crystal display device 103 is hidden by the effect unit 128 can be reduced, and the display area of the display screen 103a of the liquid crystal display device 103 can be sufficiently secured. Note that a part of the rendering unit 128 may be located above the liquid crystal display device 103 (uppermost point position A1 side).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when turning effect control or the like is executed, the liquid crystal display device 103 repeatedly moves in the vertical direction between the reference origin position A0 and the lowest point position A2. That is, it swings up and down.

That is, the display device can swing in the moving direction of the display device at a predetermined position in a range from the first position to the second position.
Therefore, the portion hidden by the rendering unit 128 in the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a), in other words, the exposed portion of the liquid crystal display device 103 (display screen 103a) changes, so that the player has a sense of expectation of performance. be able to.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, only one of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 can be moved, or both can be moved simultaneously. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 can be moved separately or simultaneously in accordance with the effect control such as the first accessory effect control, the second accessory effect control, and the turn effect control described above. It is. Thereby, the range of movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 according to the effect can be increased.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 are movable in the same direction (up and down direction).
That is, the decorative member is configured to be movable in the same direction as the moving direction of the display device.

  Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128 can be simultaneously moved upward, and can be simultaneously moved downward. At the same time, one can be moved upward and the other can be moved downward. That is, both can be moved simultaneously in opposite directions.

  For example, the liquid crystal display device 103 can be moved upward (uppermost point position A1 side), and the effect unit 128 can be moved downward (origin point position B0 side) (see FIG. 46A). Further, the liquid crystal display device 103 can be moved downward (the origin position A0 side, the lowest point position A2 side), and the effect unit 128 can be moved upward (the highest point position B1 side) (see FIG. 46B). ).

  By such a movement, a larger movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the rendering unit 128 can be realized. That is, the range of movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 and the effect unit 128 according to the effect can be widened, and the player can have a further expectation of the effect. Also, by moving both in the opposite direction at the same time, the same movement can be realized by halving each movement amount compared to moving only one of them. Effects such as power reduction can be obtained.

◆ [Ninth effect produced by gaming machine 1]
By the way, in the conventional game machine, all the three-dimensional decorations (modeling objects) were provided in the decoration panel part of the decoration panel. As described above, simply providing a three-dimensional decorative object (modeled object) in the decorative panel portion of the decorative panel is insufficient in the impact of the decorative panel.

  In this regard, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a decorative panel 140 provided in a part of the cabinet (housing) 102. The decorative panel 140 includes a decorative panel portion 4701 provided with a three-dimensional decorative object 4803, and a clear panel portion 4702 disposed so as to cover the decorative panel portion 4701. The clear panel portion 4702 is provided with a molded decorative portion 4804 that has been three-dimensionally molded.

  In other words, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment performs internal determination and changes and stops symbols when the start condition is satisfied, and gives a game profit when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. The machine includes a decorative panel (140) provided in a part of the casing (cabinet 102), and the decorative panel includes a decorative panel portion (4701) provided with a three-dimensional decorative object (4803); A clear panel portion (4702) disposed so as to cover the decorative panel portion, and a molded decorative portion (4804) subjected to three-dimensional molding is provided on the clear panel portion.

  Therefore, in the decorative panel 140, the molded decorative portion 4804 of the clear panel portion 4702 and the decorative object 4803 of the decorative panel portion 4701 visually recognized through the clear panel portion 4702 are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. Thereby, the decoration panel 140 can be made to feel the depth, and the three-dimensional effect and the layer feeling of the decoration panel 140 can be enhanced. In particular, as described in the present embodiment, the above-described effects can be more effectively exhibited by making the decorative object 4803 on the back side larger than the molded decorative part 4804 on the near side.

  In addition, since the molded decorative portion 4804 is provided in the transparent clear panel portion 4702, when the decorative panel 140 is viewed from the front side, the molded decorative portion 4804 appears to be floating in the air. Can also be obtained. With these effects, the decorative panel 140 can have a more stereoscopic effect and layered effect, and the impact of the decorative panel 140 can be increased.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the decoration 4803 has a main portion 4901 and a first outer peripheral portion 4902 having a light emitting property, and a second non-light emitting second outer peripheral portion 4903. The outer periphery of the main portion 4901 that emits light is framed by a first outer peripheral portion 4902 that emits light with a clearer color (red) that is different from the main portion 4901. In addition, the outer periphery of the light emitting portion (main portion 4901, first outer peripheral portion 4902) is bordered by a non-light emitting second outer peripheral portion 4903.

  That is, the decorative object (4803) of the decorative panel portion (4701) has a light emitting main portion (4901) and a light emitting first that borders the outer periphery of the main portion with a color different from the main portion. It has an outer peripheral part (4902) and a non-luminous second outer peripheral part (4903) bordering the outer periphery of the first outer peripheral part. Note that the main part and the first outer peripheral part have a light-emitting property when the main part and the first outer peripheral part emit light or when the other part emits light, the main part and the first outer peripheral part emit light. Including the case where it appears to be.

  Therefore, the decoration 4803 has the following effects by combining the main portion 4901 and the first outer peripheral portion 4902 having light emitting properties with the non-light emitting second outer peripheral portion 4903. That is, the outer periphery of the main portion 4901 that emits light is bordered by the first outer peripheral portion 4902 that emits light with a clearer color (red), which is different from the main portion 4901, so that the light emitting portion (main portion 4901). , The first outer peripheral portion 4902) can be further tightened.

  Further, the outer periphery of the light emitting portion (main portion 4901, first outer peripheral portion 4902) is bordered by the non-light emitting second outer peripheral portion 4903, thereby making the light emitting portion (main portion 4901, first outer peripheral portion 4902) larger. Can show. With these effects, the ornament 4803 (the numeral “7”) itself can be made larger, and the impact of the ornament 4803 can be increased. Furthermore, the overall impact of the decorative panel 140 can be increased.

  As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical scope thereof.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 103 ... Liquid crystal display device (production device), 128 ... Production unit (production device), 129 ... Cover (cover member), 129b ... Lower protection part (light propagation part), 129d ... Input side edge part, 129e: Output side end portion, 129f: Through hole, 130: Decoration plate (attachment member), 3903 ... Screw (engaging member), 3903a ... Head portion (main body portion), 3903b ... Shaft portion (extension portion)

Claims (1)

A directing device for directing the game;
A cover member that covers at least a part of the rendering device and transmits light;
An attachment member detachably attached to the cover member;
An irradiation device for irradiating light to a predetermined light propagation part constituting at least a part of the cover member,
The light propagation part is positioned at a predetermined interval from the input side end part to which the light irradiated from the irradiation device is input, and is input at the input side end part. An output side end that outputs at least part of the light,
The attachment member is attached to the cover member at a position where the light output from the output side end is irradiated,
The effect device includes a display device capable of effect display,
The gaming machine, wherein the cover member covers the display device.

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