JP2017042289A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine including operation means capable of novelly improving design of the game machine, and achieving novel operation.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 performs determination regarding a game according to satisfaction of starting conditions, and advances the game on the basis of the determined result. The game machine 1 includes: a game machine body 3; control means (main control board, sub-control board) for executing control relating to the game; and operation means (1BET lever 7) that is fitted to a body of the game machine so as to be operable by a player and allows the control means to execute predetermined control (1 bet, performance), and the operation means is provided so as to position at least one portion outward including an outer periphery from a position inside the outer periphery of the body of the game machine in front view.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine provided with operation means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, a swivel type gaming machine (slot machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1)) makes a determination related to a game when a start condition is satisfied, and advances the game based on the determination result. The gaming machine has a housing that opens on the front side and a front door (game machine body) that can be opened and closed on the front side of the housing, and a reel on which a plurality of rotatable symbols are marked inside the gaming machine. Are provided, a payout device for paying out medals, a control device for executing control related to the game, and the like.

  On the front door, in addition to a display window for displaying a plurality of reels, a medal slot for inserting medals, a plurality of operation units that can be operated by the player (a bet button, a start lever, a plurality of stop buttons, And a plurality of display units for performing various displays relating to the game.

  Generally, a start lever is provided at the middle step of the door located on the lower side of the display window of the front door so as to be able to rotate and forwardly protrude. Further, a plurality of other operation buttons (a bet button, a plurality of stop buttons, A production button or the like) is provided so that a push operation can be performed.

  Each operation unit is provided with a detection SW for detecting the operation, and the control device includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game based on operations of the bet button, the start lever, a plurality of stop buttons, and the like, It has a sub-control unit that controls an effect accompanying the progress and can execute an effect different from the normal based on the operation of the effect button when a specific effect condition is established.

JP2015-37736A

A conventional gaming machine (rotating-type gaming machine) has a plurality of operation units that can be operated by a player. Since any of these operation units is mounted on the gaming machine body in a relatively compact manner, these operation units As a result, it is difficult to make the design of the gaming machine innovative, and the operation of these operation units also lacks novelty.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with operation means that can improve the design of the gaming machine to a novel one and enable a novel operation.

  In the first invention, a game-related determination is made based on the establishment of a start condition, and a game machine (1) that advances a game based on the determination result executes a game machine main body (3) and control related to the game. Control means (300/400) for operating, and operating means (7) for being attached to the gaming machine main body (3) so as to be operable by a player and for causing the control means (300/400) to execute predetermined control. The operating means (7) is provided so that at least a part thereof is located from the inner position to the outer side including the outer periphery from the outer periphery of the gaming machine body (3) in a front view. Features.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the operating means (7) has a base end mounted on a front side portion of the gaming machine main body (3) and is located outside in a non-operating state. It has an operation part (7).

  The operation means (7) may be configured to protrude upward from the upper end of the gaming machine body (3). A grip portion (54) that can be gripped by a player is provided at the tip of the operation means (7), and the grip portion (54) protrudes upward from the upper end of the gaming machine body (3). May be.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine (1) in which a determination relating to a game is performed based on establishment of a start condition, and a game is advanced by changing a symbol based on the determination result. A first operation section (10) provided so that a player can operate and extend from the gaming machine main body (3) and can start the change of the symbol by the operation; A second operation unit (7) that extends from the gaming machine main body (3) in a direction different from that of the first operation unit (10) and that can be used as an opportunity to start a predetermined performance accompanying the progress of the game by the operation. ).

  According to the present invention, the design of the gaming machine can be improved to a novel one, and an operation means that enables a novel operation can be provided.

It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the state which open | released the front door of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the center part of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows an example of a design code table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows the relationship of a winning area, the operation order of a stop button, winnings, etc. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT1. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT2. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a state management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal acceptance start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal management process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main board | substrate communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine in which the 1BET lever is in the operation end position. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine in which the 1BET lever is in the retracted position. It is a front view of the gaming machine in which the 1BET lever is in the operation initial position. It is a top view of the gaming machine in which the 1BET lever is in the operation initial position. It is a right view of a gaming machine in which the 1BET lever is in the operation initial position. It is a left view of the gaming machine in which the 1BET lever is in the operation initial position. It is a perspective view of an operation lever device with a 1 BET lever in an operation initial position. It is a right view of an operation lever device in which a 1 BET lever is in an operation initial position. It is a left view of the operation lever apparatus which has a 1BET lever in the operation initial position. It is a perspective view of the 1BET lever in the operation initial position. It is a perspective view of the 1BET lever (omitting the rotation base part) in the operation initial position. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st lever of a 1BET lever, a rotation base, etc. FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st lever of a 1BET lever, a rotation base, etc. FIG. It is a perspective view inside the lever main body etc. of 1BET lever in the operation initial position. It is a right side view of the inside of the lever body and the like of the 1BET lever in the initial operation position. It is sectional drawing of the lever main body etc. of 1BET lever in the operation initial position. It is sectional drawing of the 2nd lever etc. of a 1BET lever. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 2nd lever etc. of a 1BET lever. It is a perspective view of an operating lever device with a 1BET lever in a retracted position. FIG. 6 is a right side view of the operation lever device in which the 1BET lever is in a retracted position and a temporary hook is attached. It is a right view of the operating lever apparatus in which the 1BET lever is in the retracted position. It is a left view of the operation lever apparatus which has a 1BET lever in a retracted position. It is a perspective view inside a lever main body etc. of 1BET lever in a retreat position. It is a right side view of the inside of the lever body of the 1BET lever in the retracted position. It is sectional drawing of the lever main body etc. of 1BET lever in a retracted position. It is a disassembled perspective view of the holding part of a 1BET lever. It is a disassembled perspective view of the holding part of a 1BET lever. It is a disassembled perspective view of the principal part of the holding part of 1BET lever. It is a perspective view of the state which decomposed | disassembled the decorative board of the operation lever apparatus. It is a perspective view of the state which decomposed | disassembled the decorative board of the operation lever apparatus. It is a perspective view of the state which omitted the decorative board of the operation lever device and exploded the principal part. It is a perspective view of the state which omitted the decorative board of the operation lever device and exploded the principal part. It is a perspective view of the inside of the lever mounting unit of the operation lever device. It is a right view of the inside of the lever mounting unit of the operation lever device. It is a perspective view of the inside of the lever mounting unit of the operation lever device. It is a left side view of the inside of the lever mounting unit of the operation lever device. It is a circuit diagram of a one-way oil damper. It is a disassembled perspective view of a left decorative board. It is a disassembled perspective view of a right decorative board. It is a disassembled perspective view of a front decorative board. It is a time chart which shows reel control and production control. It is a time chart which shows reel control and production control. It is a flowchart of continuous operation alerting | reporting control of a 1BET lever. It is the perspective view and sectional drawing of a rotation base. It is sectional drawing of a die-cast shaping | molding apparatus. It is the perspective view and sectional drawing of a 1st lever.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 (rotating type gaming machine, slot machine) in the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the front door 3 opened, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of 3 center part.

(Game machine 1)
The gaming machine 1 in this embodiment includes a cabinet 2 and a front door 3.

(Cabinet 2, hinge mechanism 2a, front door 3)
The cabinet 2 is a substantially rectangular box and has an opening on the front side. Moreover, the front door 3 is pivotally supported by the hinge mechanism 2a provided on the front left side of the cabinet 2 so that it can be opened and closed.

(Keyhole 4)
The keyhole 4 is provided at the center right side of the front door 3 and is provided for unlocking the front door 3 by a locking device (not shown). Here, when a store clerk or the like of a game store performs maintenance work, changes a set value, or the like, the locking device is unlocked. First, a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and is unlocked by rotating it by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction. Next, the front door 3 is opened, and work such as maintenance work and setting value change is performed. When the maintenance work, the change of the set value, etc. are completed, the front door 3 is closed and locked.

(Side lamps 5a, 5b)
The side lamps 5a and 5b are provided at the left and right ends of the front door 3 when viewed from the front, and incorporate high-intensity light emitting diodes. Further, the side lamps 5a, 5b are designed and designed with shapes, colors, patterns, pictures, etc. appealing to the player's vision, and are turned on or blinking by the effect control board 410 at a predetermined timing such as during the ART state. Control is performed. The side lamps 5a and 5b may be collectively referred to as “side lamp 5”.

(Medal slot 6)
The medal slot 6 is provided on the right side of the cross key 19 in front view, and is provided for a player to insert a medal.

(1 BET lever 7 (1 BET / production lever 7))
The 1 BET lever 7 is formed in a relatively large size and is provided on the upper side of the medal insertion slot 6 in front view, and among the stored (credit) medals, “1” medal is used for the game. , Provided to perform the second effect (specific effect). 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, and 84f are built in the lever mounting unit 51 that attaches the 1BET lever 7 to the front door 3 and the grip portion 54 of the 1BET lever 7. Then, the effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, 84f based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed. The 1BET lever 7 will be described in detail later.

(MAX-BET button 8)
The MAX-BET button 8 is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game (one game) among the stored (credit) medals for the game. Here, in this embodiment, the maximum value of usable medals in one game is “3”. The 1 BET lever 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 may be collectively referred to as “BET lever, button 7, 8”.

(Checkout button 9)
The settlement button 9 is provided on the left side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for settlement of the stored medals among the medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be stored is “50”.

(Start lever 10)
The start lever 10 is provided to detect a start operation that triggers the player to start rotating the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Here, based on detection of the start operation by the player, the main control board 300 performs a process of acquiring a hard random number and a process of starting the rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. . Further, the grip ball portion of the start lever 10 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and a start lever effect lamp 42 is built in the grip ball portion. Then, the effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

(Left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, right stop button 13, stop button unit 14)
The left stop button 11, middle stop button 12, and right stop button 13 are provided on the right side of the start lever 10 as viewed from the front, and are unitized by a stop button unit 14. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are provided to detect a stop operation that triggers the player to stop the rotation of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c. Yes. The left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 may be collectively referred to as “stop buttons 11, 12, 13”.

(Return button 15)
The return button 15 is provided on the right side of the stop button unit 14 when viewed from the front. The return button 15 is provided to return a jammed medal when a medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is jammed in the selector 16.

(Selector 16)
The selector 16 is provided inside the medal insertion slot 6 and is provided for determining whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is appropriate. The selector 16 is provided with a medal sensor 16s for detecting the passage of an appropriate medal. When the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 is an appropriate medal, the appropriate medal is guided to the hopper 520 by the hopper guide member 522. On the other hand, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, the medal payout port 33 ejects the medal from the medal payout opening 33.

(Left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, right reel 17c, reel unit 17d)
The left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are provided inside the cabinet 2, and each has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the circumferential surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. Yes. The left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotated by exciting the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c are unitized by a reel unit 17d, and the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c are attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1. Is easy. The left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c may be collectively referred to as “reel 17”.

(Direction button 18)
The effect button 18 is provided on the right side of the MAX-BET button 8 when viewed from the front, and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. In addition, the effect button 18 is connected to the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the sub-control board 400 displays liquid crystal via the effect control board 410 when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18. The display device 46 is controlled. The 1BET lever 7 and the MAX-BET button 8 can be shared with the effect button 18 without providing the effect button 18. In this case, the main control board 300 (a) when the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw, (b) when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. Then, control for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-control board 400 is performed. Then, the sub control board 400 controls the liquid crystal display device 46 based on the reception of the predetermined command. As a result, there is no need to provide a separate production button 18, and the number of parts can be reduced.

(Cross key 19)
The cross key 19 is provided on the right side of the effect button 18 when viewed from the front, and can be pressed in at least two directions (usually four directions) and is provided for the player to operate at a predetermined timing. The cross key 19 is connected to the cross key detection switch 19sw, and the sub-control board 400 detects the operation of the cross key 19 when the cross key detection switch 19sw detects the operation of the cross key 19, via the effect control board 410. The display device 46 is controlled.

(Panel 20)
The panel 20 includes a display window 21, effect lamps 22 a to 22 j, a start lamp 23, BET lamps 24 a to 24 c, a stored number display unit 25, game state display lamps 26 a and 26 b, a payout number display unit 27, and a displayable display lamp 28 The replay display lamp 29 and the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c are configured.

  A display window 21 is provided at the center of the panel 20. On the left side of the display window 21 when viewed from the front, presentation lamps 22 a to 22 e, a start lamp 23, BET lamps 24 a to 24 c, a stored number indicator 25, a game status display lamp 26 a, 26 b, a payout number display 27, an insertion possible display lamp 28, a replay display lamp 29, and a stop operation order display lamps 30 a to 30 c are provided, and effect lamps 22 f to 22 j are provided on the right side in front view of the display window 21. Is provided.

(Display window 21)
The display window 21 is provided to make the reel 17 visible. Specifically, the pattern drawn on the peripheral surface of the reel 17 is made visible by transmitting the area corresponding to the display window 21 in the panel 20.

(Direction lamps 22a-22j)
The effect lamps 22a to 22j are provided on the back side of the transmissive portions at the left and right ends of the panel 20, and are provided to notify the current state (for example, the ART state) by emitting light under a predetermined condition. It has been. The effect lamps 22a to 22j may be collectively referred to as “effect lamp 22”.

(Start lamp 23)
The start lamp 23 is provided to notify whether or not the start operation of the start lever 10 can be accepted. Specifically, the main control board 300 (a) when “3” medals are inserted into the medal slot 6, (b) the number of stored medals is “3” or more, When the number of inserted sheets is “3” due to the operation of the BET lever and buttons 7 and 8, (c) when the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line, the start lamp By illuminating 23, control is performed to notify that the start operation by the start lever 10 can be accepted.

(BET lamps 24a-24c)
The BET lamps 24a to 24c are provided to notify the number of inserted medals used in the game. Specifically, when the number of medals used for the game is “1”, the BET lamp 24a is turned on, and when the number of medals used for the game is “2”, the BET lamp When 24b is lit and the number of medals used in the game is “3”, the BET lamp 24c is lit. The BET lamps 24a to 24c may be collectively referred to as “BET lamp 24”.

(Storage number indicator 25)
The stored number display unit 25 is provided to display the number of stored medal medals of the player and stored in the gaming machine 1.

(Game state display lamps 26a and 26b)
The gaming state display lamps 26a and 26b are informed of the current gaming state by performing light emission control by the main control board 300. The game state display lamps 26a and 26b may be collectively referred to as “game state display lamps 26”.

(Payout number display 27)
The payout number display 27 is provided to display the payout number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the combination of symbols arranged on the activated line activated by operating the BET lever and buttons 7 and 8. . The payout number display 27 is provided for displaying that the gaming machine 1 is in an error state when the gaming machine 1 is in an error state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effective line is a symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a among the three symbols of the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c displayed on the display window 21; Only the “downwardly right line” obtained by connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 17b and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is an effective line. In some cases, the right-down line is simply referred to as “down-right”.

  It should be noted that a line connecting the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 17c is a “upper” or “upper line”. May be written. Further, a line connecting the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “middle stage” or “middle stage line”. May be written. In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 17c is a “lower” or “lower line” May be written. Also, a line that connects the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 17a, the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the middle reel 17b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 17c with a straight line is “upward to the right” or “right” It may be described as “rising line”.

(Putable indicator lamp 28)
When the medal inserted into the medal slot 6 can be stored, the main control board 300 performs control to turn on the insertable display lamp 28. On the other hand, when it is impossible to store the medal inserted into the medal slot 6, the main control board 300 performs control to turn off the insertable display lamp 28.

  In this embodiment, since the maximum number of medals that can be stored is “50”, the main control board 300 indicates that the main control board 300 can be inserted when the number of stored medals is less than “50”. 28 is turned on, and when the number of stored medals is “50”, the insertion ready display lamp 28 is turned off. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line, control is performed to turn off the throwable display lamp 28.

(Replay display lamp 29)
The replay display lamp 29 is turned on when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. As a result, a combination of symbols related to “re-game” is displayed on the active line for the player, and the player can perform the next game without using a medal. It is informing that it is.

(Stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c)
The stop operation sequence display lamps 30a to 30c are provided to notify the player of the optimal stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300. Yes. Specifically, when it is the optimal timing to stop the left stop button 11, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30a is turned on or blinked, and the intermediate stop button 12 is stopped at the optimal timing. In some cases, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30b is lit or blinked, and when the right stop button 13 is operated to be stopped at an optimal timing, the stop operation sequence display lamp 30c is lit or blinked to optimize the operation. The stop operation order is notified. The stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c may be collectively referred to as “stop operation order display lamp 30” in some cases.

(Lumbar panel 31)
The waist panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 and is provided for allowing the player to recognize a model name, a motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of an appearing character is drawn. In addition, a light (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the waist panel 31. By emitting the light (not shown), the player can easily recognize the model name, the motif, and the like of the gaming machine 1.

(Tray receiving unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided below the waist panel 31 and is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from the medal payout opening 33.

(Medal payout exit 33)
The medal payout port 33 is provided for discharging the medals paid out by the hopper 520 when the hopper 520 is driven in the case of paying out medals based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Yes. Further, when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal, or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited. It is provided for discharging medals inserted into the insertion slot 6 to the tray unit 32 via the medal payout opening 33.

  In this embodiment, when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, (a) when the left reel 17a, the middle reel 17b, and the right reel 17c are rotating, or (b) a combination of symbols related to replaying. The case where it is displayed on the active line.

(Lower speakers 34a, 34b)
The lower speakers 34a and 34b are provided on both the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 33, and are provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, and the like when performing an effect. The lower speakers 34a and 34b may be collectively referred to as “lower speaker 34” or “speaker 34”.

(Setting display section 36)
The setting display unit 36 is provided for displaying the current setting value. Specifically, when a setting change key (not shown) is inserted into a key hole (not shown) and is rotated by a predetermined angle, the main control board 300 displays the currently set value on the setting display unit 36. I do.

(Setting change button 37)
The setting change button 37 is provided for changing the setting value. Here, in order to change the set value, first, as described above, the set value currently set is displayed on the setting display unit 36 by rotating it by a predetermined angle with the key for changing the setting inserted into the keyhole. Is displayed. Next, by operating the setting change button 37, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is switched and displayed. Therefore, the setting change button 37 is pressed until the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Repeat the operation. Then, the start lever 10 is operated while the setting value to be determined is displayed on the setting display unit 36. Next, an operation of returning the rotated setting change key to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed is performed. By performing these operations, the set value is changed.

  Here, in this embodiment, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, no error release button is provided for canceling the error. Therefore, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 1, the main control board 300 performs control to return from the error state based on the setting change switch 37sw detecting the operation of the setting change button 37. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting change button 37 has a function for switching the setting value and a function for returning from the error state.

  In the present embodiment, the setting values are set in six stages from “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting change is performed when “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36. When the button 37 is operated, “2” is displayed on the setting display section 36. Thereafter, every time the setting change button 37 is operated, the set value displayed on the setting display section 36 is added and displayed by “1”. The However, when the setting change button 37 is operated in a state where “6” is displayed on the setting display unit 36, “1” is displayed on the setting display unit 36.

(Liquid crystal display device 46)
The liquid crystal display device 46 is provided above the reel 17 to provide an effect of displaying moving images, still images, and the like. The liquid crystal display device 46 is provided for notifying information related to the result of the internal lottery process, or notifying information necessary for stopping and displaying a combination of symbols related to winning on the active line. Yes. Specifically, like the stop operation order display lamp 30, the liquid crystal display device 46 determines the optimal stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the winning area determined by the main control board 300. To the person.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and above the reel 17, and is provided for controlling the gaming machine 1. Details of the main control board 300 will be described later.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub control board 400 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided for controlling the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speaker 34. Details of the sub control board 400 will be described later.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and on the left side of the hopper 520 when viewed from the front, and is provided to supply power to the gaming machine 1.

(Hopper 520)
The hopper 520 is provided inside the cabinet 2 and on the right side of the power supply device 510 in front view, and is provided for paying out medals to the player. The hopper 520 is driven and controlled based on a predetermined signal from the main control board 300. Further, the power supply board 500 determines whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been discharged by a medal sensor (not shown) provided in the hopper, and determines that a predetermined number of medals have been discharged. A signal indicating that a predetermined number of medals have been paid out is transmitted to the control board 300. Thereby, the main control board 300 can recognize that the payout of the predetermined number of medals has been completed.

(Discharge slit 521)
The discharge slit 521 is provided in the hopper 520 and is provided to discharge medals from the hopper 520.

(Hopper guide member 522)
The hopper guide member 522 is provided to guide the determined medal to the hopper 520 when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is an appropriate medal. .

(Guide member 523)
The guide member 523 has a foreign object or an appropriate medal when a foreign object is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 or when the medal sensor 16s determines that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 6 is not an appropriate medal. It is provided to guide the medal determined to be not to the medal payout exit 33.

(Discharge guide member 524)
The payout guide member 524 is provided to guide the medals discharged from the discharge slit 521 of the hopper 520 to the medal payout outlet 33 side of the tray unit 32.

(Auxiliary storage unit 530)
The auxiliary storage unit 530 is provided to store the overflowing medals when the medals stored in the hopper 520 overflow.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1, a reel control board 100, a relay board 200, a sub control board 400, and a power supply board 500 are connected to a main control board 300 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1.

(Main control board 300)
The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 301, a main ROM 302, a main RAM 303, a random number generator 304, and an I / F (interface) circuit 305. The main control board 300 is connected to a setting display section 36, a setting change switch 37sw, and an external concentrated terminal board 38.

(Main CPU 301)
The main CPU 301 reads a program stored in the main ROM 302 and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby causing the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500 to be processed. A predetermined signal is transmitted.

(Main ROM 302)
The main ROM 302 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 301, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 400, and the like. Specifically, the main ROM 302 includes a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), a symbol code table (see FIG. 6), a symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), a winning area determination table for RT0 (see FIG. 9), and for RT1. A winning area determination table (see FIG. 10), an RT2 winning area determination table (see FIG. 11), an RT3 winning area determination table (see FIG. 12), and the like are stored.

(Main RAM 303)
The main RAM 303 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 301. Specifically, in the main RAM 303, (a) an effect transmission data storage area for transmitting a command to the sub-control board 400, and (b) a re-transmission for storing that the re-game is operating. A game operating flag storage area, (c) a winning area determination random value storage area for storing a random value extracted by the random number generator 304 when performing an internal lottery process, and (d) a game state. Game state storage area, (e) lottery number storage area for storing the number of lotteries when performing internal lottery processing, and (f) stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 in a state where the reel 17 is rotating. , A pressing reference position storage area for storing a pressing reference position acquired when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated, and (g) a medal insertion sheet for storing the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Storage area, is provided with a storage area such as a winning area storage area for storing information relating to the winning area determined by (h) an internal lottery process.

(Random number generator 304)
The random number generator 304 is provided for generating a random number for determining a winning area or the like. Here, in the present embodiment, the random number generator 304 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

(IF circuit 305)
An I / F (interface) circuit 305 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving signals (commands) between the main control board 300, the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, the sub control board 400, and the power supply board 500. .

(Setting change switch 37sw)
The setting change switch 37sw is a switch for detecting that the setting change button 37 has been operated. When the operation of the setting change button 37 is detected by the setting change switch 37sw in a state where the setting change key is inserted into the keyhole and rotated by a predetermined angle, the main CPU 301 displays the setting display unit 36. Control to switch and display the set value.

  Further, the main CPU 301 performs control for returning from the error state based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 37 by the setting change switch 37sw in the error state.

(External concentration terminal board 38)
The external concentration terminal board 38 is provided inside the gaming machine 1 and, for a hall computer (not shown), (a) a medal insertion signal that can specify the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 6, and (b) a player. The medal payout signal that can specify the number of medals paid out to the player, (c) the game state transition signal that can specify the transition to the RT3 gaming state, and (d) the rotation start of the reel 17 can be specified. It is provided for outputting a predetermined signal such as a reel rotation start signal.

(Relay board 200)
The relay board 200 includes a 1BET switch 7sw, a MAX-BET switch 8sw, a checkout switch 9sw, a start switch 10sw, a left stop switch 11sw, a middle stop switch 12sw, a right stop switch 13sw, a medal sensor 16s, a start lamp 23, and a BET lamp 24. The stored number display unit 25, the game state display lamp 26, the payout number display unit 27, the insertion possible display lamp 28, the re-game display lamp 29, the selector sensor 39s, the reset key sensor 40s, and the door opening sensor 41s are connected.

(1BET switch 7sw)
The 1BET switch 7sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the 1BET lever 7 by the player. When the 1BET switch 7sw detects the operation of the 1BET lever 7 by the player, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use “1” medals from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(MAX-BET switch 8sw)
The MAX-BET switch 8sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player. Further, when the operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. . Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to use “3” medals from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. The 1 BET switch 7sw and the MAX-BET switch 8sw may be collectively referred to as “BET switches 7sw, 8sw”.

(Settlement switch 9sw)
The settlement switch 9sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 9 by the player. Further, when an operation of the payment button 9 by the player is detected by the payment switch 9sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 outputs a signal indicating that the stored medal is to be returned to the power supply board 500 based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 200. And the power supply board 500 performs control which returns the medal currently stored by the hopper 520. FIG.

(Start switch 10sw)
The start switch 10sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the start lever 10 by the player. Further, when the start switch 10sw detects the operation of the start lever 10 by the player, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel 17 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Left stop switch 11sw)
The left stop switch 11sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the left stop button 11 by the player. When the operation of the left stop button 11 by the player is detected by the left stop switch 11sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotating left reel 17a based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Intermediate stop switch 12sw)
The middle stop switch 12sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the middle stop button 12 by the player. Further, when the operation of the middle stop button 12 by the player is detected by the middle stop switch 12sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotating middle reel 17b based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Right stop switch 13sw)
The right stop switch 13sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the right stop button 13 by the player. Further, when the operation of the right stop button 13 by the player is detected by the right stop switch 13sw, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotating right reel 17c based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200. The left stop switch 11sw, the middle stop switch 12sw, and the right stop switch 13sw may be collectively referred to as “stop switches 11sw, 12sw, 13sw”.

  In the present embodiment, the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw are provided so as to be able to detect ON / OFF of the operation of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. Therefore, when the stop button 11, 12, 13 is operated by the player (ON edge), and after the player operates the stop button 11, 12, 13, the player's finger is moved to the stop button 11, 12, 13 (OFF edge) is provided so as to be detected.

(Medal sensor 16s)
The medal sensor 16s is a sensor for detecting that an appropriate medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. In addition, when the medal sensor 16s detects a normal medal passage, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process performed when a medal is inserted based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Selector sensor 39s)
The selector sensor 39s is a sensor for detecting fraud. Further, when an illegal act is detected by the selector sensor 39 s, the relay board 200 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. Then, the main CPU 301 performs a process performed when an illegal act is detected based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Reset key sensor 40s)
The reset key sensor 40s is a sensor for detecting that a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction. When the reset key sensor 40 s detects that a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction, the relay board 200 is connected to the I / F of the main control board 300. A predetermined signal is transmitted to the circuit 305. Then, the main CPU 301 performs control for returning from the error state based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 200.

(Door open sensor 41s)
The door opening sensor 41 s is provided on the back side of the keyhole 4 and is a sensor for detecting the opening of the front door 3. In this embodiment, the door opening sensor 41s includes a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. When a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 4 and the dedicated key is rotated by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction, the door opening sensor 41s is locked (not shown). The part will rotate. And when the said locking part rotates, the light light-emitted from the light emission part does not reach a light-receiving part. Thus, the door opening sensor 41s detects the opening of the front door 3.

(Power supply board 500)
A power supply device 510, a hopper 520, and an auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s are connected to the power supply substrate 500.

(Power supply device 510)
The power supply device 510 includes a power button 511 and a power switch 511sw.

(Power button 511)
The power button 511 is provided for a store clerk or the like of the game store to perform an operation of supplying power to the gaming machine 1. The power button 511 is connected to a power switch 511sw.

(Power switch 511sw)
The power switch 511sw is a switch for detecting that the power button 511 is operated. Further, power is supplied to the entire gaming machine 1 based on the detection of the operation of the power button 511 by the power switch 511sw.

(Auxiliary storage part full tank sensor 530s)
The auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530 s is a sensor for detecting that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530. When the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530 s detects that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530, the power supply board 500 is connected to the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300. A predetermined signal is output. Then, when the main control board 300 receives a predetermined signal, control is performed to make an error state.

(Reel control board 100)
Stepping motors 101, 102, 103, a left reel sensor 111s, a middle reel sensor 112s, and a right reel sensor 113s are connected to the reel control board 100.

(Stepping motors 101, 102, 103)
Stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 are provided for rotationally driving the reel 17. Further, the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 have a configuration capable of stopping the rotation shaft at a specified angle. Then, the driving force of the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 is transmitted to the reel 17 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. As a result, the reel 17 rotates at a constant angle each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103. The main CPU 301 manages the rotation angle of the reel 17 by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 101, 102, 103 after detecting the reel index.

(Left reel sensor 111s)
The left reel sensor 111s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the left reel 17a has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

(Medium reel sensor 112s)
The middle reel sensor 112s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the middle reel 17b has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

(Right reel sensor 113s)
The right reel sensor 113s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the right reel 17c has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. The left reel sensor 111s, the middle reel sensor 112s, and the right reel sensor 113s may be collectively referred to as “reel sensors 111s, 112s, 113s”.

(Sub control board 400)
The sub-control board 400 is a board mainly for controlling effects. The sub control board 400 includes an I / F (interface) circuit 401, a sub CPU 402, a random number generator 403, a sub ROM 404, a sub RAM 405, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) device 406. Further, the effect button detection switch 18sw, the cross key detection switch 19sw, the effect control board 410, and the amplifier control board 440 are connected to the sub control board 400.

(Production button detection switch 18sw)
The effect button detection switch 18sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the effect button 18 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the effect button 18 by the player is detected by the effect button detection switch 18sw, the sub control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the effect button 18 by the player.

(Cross key detection switch 19sw)
The cross key detection switch 19sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the cross key 19 by the player. When the operation of the cross key 19 by the player is detected by the cross key detection switch 19sw, the sub-control board 400 performs control based on the operation of the cross key 19 by the player.

(I / F circuit 401)
An I / F (interface) circuit 401 is provided to receive a signal from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300.

(Sub CPU 402)
The sub CPU 402 reads an effect program stored in the sub ROM 404 and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command from the main control board 300, an input signal of the effect button detection switch 18sw, and the cross key detection switch 19sw. The calculation result is provided to supply the effect control board 410 and the amplifier control board 440.

(Random number generator 403)
The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 46, the speaker 34, or the like. The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the ART preparation state and the number of games in the ART state.

(Sub ROM 404)
The sub ROM 404 is provided for storing a program for executing an effect, a state management table (see FIG. 14), an effect determining table (see FIG. 16), and the like. The sub ROM 404 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

(Sub RAM 405)
The sub RAM 405 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 402 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 300, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. Specifically, the sub-RAM 405 includes (a) a state number storage area for storing a state managed by the sub-control board 400, and (b) an ART preparation state A, an ART preparation state B, and an ART preparation state C. , An ART preparation state storage area for storing which ART preparation state is stayed, (c) an ART game number counter for storing the number of games that can be played in the ART state, and (d) in a normal state, An ART ready state transition game number counter and the like are provided for storing the number of games up to the ART ready state.

(RTC device 406)
The RTC device 406 is provided for counting a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from the count value counted by the frame counter 425. The RTC device 406 is provided for acquiring the current date and time.

(Production control board 410)
The effect control board 410 is a board mainly for executing effects. The effect control board 410 includes an image control unit 420 and a lamp control unit 430.

(Image control unit 420)
The image control unit 420 is provided to control the display of the liquid crystal display device 46 mainly when performing an effect. The image control unit 420 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 421, a liquid crystal control CPU 422, a liquid crystal control ROM 423, a liquid crystal control RAM 424, a frame counter 425, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 426, a VRAM 427, a sound source IC 428, and a sound source ROM 428. Have. Further, the general-purpose board 45 and the lamp control unit 430 are connected to the image control unit 420.

(General purpose board 45)
The general-purpose substrate 45 is provided between the image control unit 420 and the liquid crystal display device 46, and has a bridge function for converting the image data into a predetermined image format when displaying the image data. Further, the general-purpose board 45 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 46 for displaying image data. For example, a difference in resolution between when an SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) 19-inch liquid crystal display device 46 is connected and when an XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device 46 is connected Absorbs.

(VDP421)
The VDP 421 is a so-called image processor, and controls to read image data from the “display frame buffer area” out of the frame buffer areas of the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 422. Do. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) is generated and output to the general-purpose substrate 45, thereby performing control of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 46. The VDP 421 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, a memory controller, and the like, which are connected by a bus. .

(Liquid crystal control CPU 422)
The liquid crystal control CPU 422 is provided for creating a display list based on the command received from the sub control board 400 and transmitting the display list to the VDP 421. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 422 performs control to display the image data stored in the CGROM 426 on the liquid crystal display device 46.

(LCD control ROM 423)
The liquid crystal control ROM 423 is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 422, 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 animation pattern referred to here is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores a combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

(Liquid crystal control RAM 424)
The liquid crystal control RAM 424 is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 422. The liquid crystal control RAM 424 also functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 422 performs arithmetic processing, and is provided to temporarily store data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 423.

(Frame counter 425)
The frame counter 425 is provided to receive a power supply from the power supply board 500 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 425 stops counting the frame counter value when the supply of power from the power supply board 500 is stopped. Then, when the supply of power by the power supply substrate 500 is resumed, the frame counter 425 initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and resumes counting.

(CGROM426)
The CGROM 426 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), a mask ROM, and the like. Further, the CGROM 426 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) and the like that are a set 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. Further, the CGROM 426 performs reading in units of image data by the VDP 421 and performs image processing in units of frame image data. Further, the CGROM 426 stores, without compression, palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 426 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.

(VRAM427)
The VRAM 427 is configured by an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). Here, SRAM is a readable / writable memory and is a kind of volatile memory for temporarily holding data. By configuring the VRAM 427 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed. The VRAM 427 is configured by a memory map including an arbitrary area, a display list area 1, a display list area 2, a frame buffer area 1, and a frame buffer area 2.

(Sound source IC428)
The sound source IC 428 is provided for reading a program and data related to sound from the sound source ROM 429 and generating a sound signal for driving the speaker 34.

(Sound source ROM 429)
The sound source ROM 429 is provided for storing programs and data for executing effects. Specifically, programs and data related to voice are stored.

(Ramp control unit 430)
The lamp control unit 430 mainly performs the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, and 84f when performing the effect. It is a substrate for control. The lamp control unit 430 includes a lamp control CPU 431, a lamp control ROM 432, and a lamp control RAM 433. The lamp control unit 430 includes a side lamp 5, an effect lamp 22, a stop operation order display lamp 30, a start lever effect lamp 42, 1 BET lever effect lamps 72, 83 c, 83 f, 84 c and 84 f, and a drive board 43. Is connected.

(Start lever effect lamp 42)
The start lever effect lamp 42 is composed of a high-intensity light-emitting diode, and is provided to perform an effect visually appealing to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, in the internal lottery process, the lamp control unit 430 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 42 based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied. .

(1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, 84f)
The 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, and 84f are each composed of a high-intensity light emitting diode, and are provided for performing an effect that appeals to the player visually based on the fact that predetermined conditions are satisfied. It has been. The 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, and 84f will be described in detail later.

(Drive board 43)
The drive substrate 43 is a substrate for performing control to move the effect device 44. Further, the drive board 43 performs control for moving the effect device 44 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the lamp control unit 430.

(Directing device 44)
The effect device 44 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 46. Here, the lamp control unit 430 performs control to move the rendering device 44 to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive substrate 43 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the sub control substrate 400. Thus, a visual appeal to the player is performed.

(Lamp control CPU 431)
The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data related to light emission of the lamp and LED stored in the lamp control ROM 432, and the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and 1BET. It is provided for generating a signal for emitting the lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, 84f. In addition, the lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data stored in the lamp control ROM 432, generates a signal for performing control for moving the rendering device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46, and transmits the signal to the drive substrate 43. Is provided.

(Lamp control ROM 432)
The lamp control ROM 432 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, the lamp control ROM 432 emits light from the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, and 84f. Related programs and data. The lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like for moving the rendering device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive board 43.

(Ramp control RAM 433)
The lamp control RAM 433 temporarily controls the light emission of the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42, and the 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, and 84f. Provided as a typical storage area. The lamp control RAM 433 is provided as a temporary storage area when the effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 are moved via the drive board 43.

(Amplifier control board 440)
The amplifier control board 440 is a board for mainly outputting audio data from the speaker 34. The amplifier control board is connected to a lower speaker amplifier 441.

(Lower speaker amplifier 441)
The lower speaker amplifier 441 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the lower speaker 34.

(Design arrangement table)
Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table is provided in the main ROM 302. When the main CPU 301 detects the reel index, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 21 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”.

(Design code table)
Next, the symbol code table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol code table stores symbol codes corresponding to symbols arranged on the left reel 17a, middle reel 17b, and right reel 17c, and data corresponding to the symbols. Here, in this embodiment, when the symbol code is “01”, “00000001” is stored as data corresponding to the symbol “red 7”. Similarly, data corresponding to each symbol is stored for symbol codes “02” to “10”.

  Further, the type of the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified based on the symbol counter value (“00” to “20”), the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), and the symbol code table. Can do. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it may be specified that the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “00” is displayed in the middle of the display window 21. it can. Similarly, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 17a is “00”, it is specified that the symbol “Replay 1” at the symbol position “01” is displayed in the upper part of the display window 21. It is possible to specify that the symbol “Bell 1” at the symbol position “20” is displayed in the lower part of the display window 21. When the symbol displayed on the display window 21 is specified, the main CPU 301 stores “00000101” as data in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 303.

(Design combination table)
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and prescribes symbol combinations determined in advance according to the type of privilege and the number of payouts. Here, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 301 pays out medals, activates a replay, and plays bonus games. A privilege such as activation is given to the player. For example, when the symbol combination “Bell 1”, “Replay 1”, and “BAR1” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 301 displays the symbol combination related to “middle stage replay 01”. It is determined that If the symbol combination displayed on the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, the game is “lost”.

  Here, the “payout number” refers to the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a value of “1” or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. Specifically, medals are paid out when a combination of symbols in which a numerical value of “1” or more is defined as the payout number is displayed on the active line.

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols related to “Bell 01 to 32”, “Watermelon 01 to 08”, “Cherry 01 to 21”, and “Special role 01 to 02” is displayed on the effective line. Based on the above, medals are paid out.

  Here, the symbol combinations related to “Bell 01-32”, “Watermelon 01-08”, “Cherry 01-21”, “Special Role 01-02” are collectively referred to as “Combination of symbols related to winning”. May be described.

  Further, “bells 01 to 32” may be collectively referred to simply as “bell”. Further, “watermelon 01 to 08” may be collectively referred to as “watermelon” in some cases. In addition, “cherry 01 to 21” may be collectively referred to as “cherry” in some cases. Further, “special roles 01 to 02” may be collectively referred to simply as “special roles”.

  In this embodiment, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, “downward right replay 01 to 04”, “ When a combination of symbols related to “Preparation Replay 01-04”, “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-32”, and “Blue 7 Replay 01-06” is displayed on the active line, replay Is operated.

  Here, “middle replay 01-04”, “upper replay 01-18”, “lower replay 01-18”, “upward right replay 01-09”, “downward right replay 01-04”, “preparation replay 01- “04”, “Follow Replay 01-04”, “Red 7 Replay 01-32”, and “Blue 7 Replay 01-06” may be collectively referred to as “replay” or “replay”.

  Further, “middle stage replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “middle stage replays”. In addition, “upper replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “upper replay”. Further, “lower replays 01 to 18” may be collectively referred to simply as “lower replays”. Also, “upward replays 01 to 09” may be collectively referred to simply as “upward replays”. In addition, “right-down replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to as “right-down replay” in some cases. Further, “preparation replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “preparation replays”. Further, “follow replays 01 to 04” may be collectively referred to simply as “follow replays”. Further, “red 7 replays 01 to 32” may be collectively referred to simply as “red 7 replays”. Further, “blue 7 replay 01 to 06” may be collectively referred to simply as “blue 7 replay”. Further, “middle replay 01 to 04”, “upper replay 01 to 18”, “lower replay 01 to 18”, “upward right replay 01 to 09”, and “downward right replay 01 to 04” are collectively referred to as “normal”. "Replay" may be described.

  Further, “blanks 01 to 46” may be collectively referred to simply as “blanks”.

(Relationship between winning area, stop button operation sequence, winnings, etc.)
Next, based on FIG. 8, the relationship between the winning area, the operation order of the stop button, and winnings will be described.

  In the winning area table for RT0, the winning area table for RT1, the winning area table for RT2, and the winning area table for RT3 stored in the main ROM 302, winning areas of “00” to “24” are defined. Not all winning areas can be determined in all gaming states.

  For example, in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the “losing” of the winning area “00” may be determined, while in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the “losing” of the winning area “00” is determined. There is no possibility. Further, in the RT2 gaming state, there is a possibility of determining “ART entry replay 01” in the winning area “01”, while in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, “ART entry” in the winning area “01”. There is no possibility of determining “Replay 01”.

  In this embodiment, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, winning areas having different combinations of symbols arranged on the effective line are provided depending on the stop operation order by the player. Specifically, when “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “Blue 7 uniform replay”, “Preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “Push order bell 01 to 08” are determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process , The combinations of symbols arranged on the active line differ depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 by the player. For example, when “ART rush replay 03” of the winning area “03” is determined as the winning area by the internal lottery process, even if the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated at the same symbol position, the left stop is first performed. Different combinations of symbols are displayed on the active line when the button 11 is operated and when the right stop button 13 is operated.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 are operated at the same symbol position, there is a winning area where the combination of symbols aligned on the active line is different regardless of the stop operation sequence by the player. Is provided. Specifically, through the internal lottery process, “losing”, “normal replay”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01” and When “special role 02” is determined as the winning area, the combination of symbols on the active line is the same no matter what order the stop buttons 11, 12, 13 are operated by the player. . However, if the left stop button 11, the middle stop button 12, and the right stop button 13 are not operated at an appropriate timing, the combination of symbols related to winning may not be displayed on the active line.

(Winning area determination table)
Next, the winning area determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT0, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT1, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT2. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning area determination table for RT3.

  The winning area determination table is stored in the main ROM 302 and is provided for each gaming state. In this embodiment, an RT0 winning area determination table, an RT1 winning area determination table, an RT2 winning area determination table, and an RT3 winning area determination table are provided.

  In the winning area determination table, lottery values are defined for each set value. Here, in this embodiment, in the RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, and the RT3 winning area determination table, a lottery of “setting 1” to “setting 6” is selected. Each value is specified.

(RT0 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 9, the winning area determination table for RT0 includes the winning areas “losing”, “normal replay”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT0 gaming state, “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “Blue 7 uniform replay”, and “Preparation replay 01 to 04” are determined as winning areas. There is nothing to do.

(RT1 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 10, the winning area determination table for RT1 is a winning area “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01-04”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT1 gaming state, “ART rush replay 01 to 03” and “normal replay” are not determined as the winning area.

(RT2 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11, the winning area determination table for RT2 includes the winning areas “ART rush replay 01 to 03”, “push order bell 01 to 08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “ Lottery values are defined for “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “special role 01”, and “special role 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT2 gaming state, “losing”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, “preparation replay 01 to 04”, and “normal replay” are determined as the winning areas. There is nothing to do.

(RT3 winning area determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12, the winning area determination table for RT3 is a winning area “normal replay”, “push order bell 01-08”, “common bell”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, Lottery values are defined for “strong cherry”, “special combination 01”, and “special combination 02”. That is, the lottery value other than these is “0”, and in the RT3 gaming state, “losing”, “ART rush replay 01-03”, “blue 7 uniform replay”, and “preparation replay 01-04” are won. It is never determined as an area.

  The RT0 winning area determination table, the RT1 winning area determination table, the RT2 winning area determination table, and the RT3 winning area determination table may be collectively referred to as “winning area determination table”.

  In the present embodiment, the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state have a lower probability that “losing” is determined as the winning area compared to the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. This is an advantageous gaming state.

(Game state transition diagram)
Next, the game state transition diagram will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming state transition diagram defines (a) the current gaming state, (b) the gaming state transition condition, and (c) the transition destination gaming state when the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “blank” on the active line. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “preparation replay” is displayed on the active line, Control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 301 displays one of the symbol combinations related to “blue 7 replay” or “follow replay” on the active line. Based on this, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 301 determines which one of the symbol combinations among the symbol combinations related to “Red 7 Replay”, “Blue 7 Replay”, or “Follow Replay” is Based on what is displayed on the activated line, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 301 changes the gaming state from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations related to “blank” is displayed on the active line. Control to shift to the state.

  In the following, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “non-RT gaming state” or “general gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state to RT3 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”. .

(Status management table)
Next, the state management table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The state management table is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for the sub CPU 402 to recognize the current state. Specifically, the state management table defines the state name and the number corresponding to each state name. In the state management table in the present embodiment, the “normal state” with the state number “01”, the state A “ART ready state” having a number “02” and an “ART state” having a state number “03” are defined. In this embodiment, the state management table is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state management table may not be provided. When the state management table is not provided, the sub CPU 402 performs control to update the state number based on a program stored in the sub ROM 404 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(State transition diagram)
Next, a state transition diagram will be described based on FIG.

  The state transition diagram includes (a) a state managed by the sub control board 400, (b) a condition for transitioning a state managed by the sub control board 400, and (c) a state management by the sub control board 400. When the condition for the state transition is satisfied, the state of the transition destination of the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is defined. Specifically, in the normal state, the state managed by the sub control board 400 based on the value of the ART ready state transition game number counter provided in the sub RAM 405 being “0” is the normal state. To the ART ready state. Also, in the normal state, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command is “04”, the information included in the display determination command is the symbol related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay. When the combination is information indicating that the combination is displayed on the active line, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the normal state to the ART state.

  Similarly, in the ART preparation state, when the information included in the display determination command is information indicating that a combination of symbols related to red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed on the active line, The state managed by the sub control board 400 is shifted from the ART preparation state to the ART state. In the ART state, the value of the ART game number counter provided in the sub-RAM 405 is “0”, and the information included in the display determination command is displayed on the active line as a combination of symbols related to the blank. In the case of the information indicating the fact, the state managed by the sub-control board 400 is shifted from the ART state to the normal state.

  The state transition diagram defines the correspondence between the state managed by the sub control board 400 and the gaming state managed by the main control board 300. Specifically, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. Similarly, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART ready state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT2 gaming state, and the state managed by the sub control board 400 is ART. In the case of the state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is in principle the RT3 gaming state.

  As an exception, even if the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the normal state, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 may not be the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. For example, when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the normal state and the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is the RT1 gaming state, the winning area “05” is determined by the internal lottery process. When the player operates the middle stop button 12, the left stop button 11, and the right stop button 13 in this order, the combination of symbols related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line, and the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is The RT2 gaming state is entered, but the state managed by the sub-control board 400 remains in the normal state.

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART ready state, for example, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART ready state and is managed by the main control board 300. When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the winning area “10” is determined by the internal lottery process, the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, and the combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the sub-control board 400 remains in the ART ready state.

  Further, as an exception when the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART state, for example, the state managed by the sub control board 400 is the ART state, and the value of the ART game number counter is not “0”. When the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is the RT3 gaming state, the winning area “10” is determined by the internal lottery process, the left stop button 11 is first operated by the player, and the symbol related to the blank is displayed. When the combination is displayed on the active line, the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 becomes the RT1 gaming state, but the state managed by the sub-control board 400 remains in the ART state.

(Direction decision table)
Next, the effect determination table will be described based on FIG.

  The effect determination table is provided in the sub ROM 404 and is provided for determining the effects to be performed in each state. Specifically, “production No.” and production contents corresponding to “production No.” are defined. In the effect determination table, conditions for executing effects such as a state managed by the sub CPU 402 are defined.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect determination table includes (a) a normal state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is a normal state, and (b) a state managed by the sub CPU 402. There are provided an ART preparation state effect determination table used in the case of the ART preparation state, and (c) an ART state effect determination table used when the state managed by the sub CPU 402 is in the ART state.

(Program start processing by the main control board 300)
Next, a program start process performed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The program start process is a process performed based on the power switch 511sw being turned on.

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 301 performs an initial setting process. Specifically, a table address for setting the internal register of the gaming machine 1 is set, and the register address is set based on the table. Then, when the process of step S1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change switch is ON. Here, in the present embodiment, the setting change switch 37sw is turned on by rotating a predetermined angle while a setting changing key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole. Therefore, in step S2, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the setting change key (not shown) is rotated by a predetermined angle in a state where the key is inserted into the keyhole. If it is determined that the setting change switch is ON (step S2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S3. If it is determined that the setting change switch is OFF (step S2 = No) ), The process proceeds to step S5.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 performs a setting change process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 switches the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button 37 by the setting change switch 37sw, or the start switch 10sw is a start lever. Based on the detection of the ten operations, the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 36 is confirmed. Then, when the process of step S3 ends, the process proceeds to step S4.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a setting change command. Specifically, a process of setting a setting change command having information related to the setting value determined in step S 3 in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S5)
In step S5, the main CPU 301 performs a power interruption recovery process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the saved register value and the saved stack pointer value when power supply is started after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. Perform processing to restore. In the power interruption recovery process, an initialization process of the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S5 ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process of FIG.

(Main loop processing)
Next, the main loop process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 301 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a stack pointer and initializing the main RAM 303. Note that the process of step S101 is an initialization process performed for each game. Then, when the process of step S101 ends, the process proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 performs a game start management process. Specifically, a process for clearing the payout number and a process for setting the current gaming state are performed. Then, when the process of step S102 ends, the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 performs an overflow display process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 pays out via the relay board 200 based on the fact that the auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530s detects that a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530. A process of displaying a predetermined error by the number display 27 is performed. Then, when the process of step S103 ends, the process proceeds to step S104.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 performs a medal acceptance start process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of permitting the reception of medals when the re-game is not operating. Then, when the process of step S104 ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 301 performs a medal management process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a medal insertion check process and the like. Then, when the process of step S105 ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 301 performs a start lever check process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch 10sw is ON. Then, when the process of step S106 ends, the process proceeds to step S107.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 performs an internal lottery process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining a winning area by lottery. Then, when the process of step S107 ends, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel rotation start acceptance command. Specifically, a process of setting a reel rotation start acceptance command having information related to the winning area determined in step S107 in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is performed. Then, when the process of step S108 ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 301 performs reel rotation start preparation processing. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process for setting a minimum one game time. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 performs a reel rotation start process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting data for rotating the reel 17 at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100. Then, when the process of step S110 ends, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 performs processing during reel rotation. In the processing, the main CPU 301 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 17 based on the fact that the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detect a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player. . Then, when the process of step S111 ends, the process proceeds to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a reel stop command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 detects information regarding the type of the reel 17 that has stopped, and the stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 by the player with respect to the sub-control board 400. In order to transmit the reel stop command having the information related to the symbol position at the time of the operation and the information related to the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position, a process of setting the reel stop command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Do. Then, when the process of step S112 ends, the process proceeds to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not all of the reels 17 rotated by the reel rotation start process in step S110 have been stopped by operating the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (step S113 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114, and if it is determined that any reel has not been stopped (step S113 =). No), the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S114)
In step S114, the main CPU 301 performs display determination processing which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts according to the winning symbol combination. Then, when the process of step S114 ends, the process proceeds to step S115.

(Step S115)
In step S115, the main CPU 301 performs a payout process. In this process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of paying out medals by driving the hopper 520 via the power supply substrate 500. Then, when the process of step S115 ends, the process proceeds to step S116.

(Step S116)
In step S116, the main CPU 301 performs a game state transition process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the process, the main CPU 301 performs a process of shifting the gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Then, when the process of step S116 ends, the process proceeds to step S101, and the main loop process is repeatedly executed.

(Medal reception start processing)
Next, based on FIG. 19, the medal acceptance start process performed by the process of step S104 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a subroutine for medal acceptance start processing.

(Step S104-1)
In step S104-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a re-game operation. Specifically, based on the value of the re-game in-operation flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, the main CPU 301 determines whether the combination of symbols related to re-game is displayed on the active line in the previous game. The process which determines is performed. If it is determined that the re-game operation is being performed (step S104-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S104-3, and if it is determined that the re-game operation is not being performed (step S104). -1 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-2.

(Step S104-2)
In step S104-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for permitting medal insertion acceptance. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines in step S104-1 that the replay is not operating (step S104-1 = No), the main CPU 301 performs a process of permitting medal insertion acceptance to the medal insertion slot 6. When the process of step S104-2 is completed, the medal acceptance process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S105 of the main loop process.

(Step S104-3)
In step S104-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an automatic charging standby time. Specifically, the main CPU 301 automatically inserts medals used in the previous game because the combination of symbols related to the re-game is displayed on the active line in the previous game (step S104-1 = Yes). To set the time to do. Then, when the process of step S104-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-4.

(Step S104-4)
In step S <b> 104-4, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not it is in an automatic charging standby state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the automatic charging standby time set in the process of step S104-3 has elapsed. If it is determined that the automatic charging standby time is set (step S104-4 = Yes), the process of step S104-4 is repeatedly executed until the automatic charging standby time elapses. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the automatic charging standby time (step S104-4 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-5.

(Step S104-5)
In step S104-5, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the re-game display lamp is lit. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the re-game display lamp lighting flag in the lamp-related data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON, so that the re-game display lamp 29 is on. Processing for determining whether or not there is present is performed. If it is determined that the re-game display lamp is lit (step S104-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S104-8, and it is determined that the re-game display lamp is not lit. (Step S104-5 = No), the process proceeds to Step S104-6.

(Step S104-6)
In step S104-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting an automatic medal insertion command. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting the medal automatic insertion command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the automatic medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400. Here, the medal automatic insertion command is a command having information indicating that a medal used in the previous game is automatically inserted. Then, when the process of step S104-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-7.

(Step S104-7)
In step S104-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game display lamp lighting flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on a re-game display lamp lighting flag in a lamp-related data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S104-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-8.

(Step S104-8)
In step S104-8, the main CPU 301 performs medal insertion number counter addition processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal insertion number counter of the main RAM 303 with the upper limit being the number of medals used in the previous game. Then, when the process of step S104-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-9.

(Step S104-9)
In step S104-9, the main CPU 301 performs BET lamp display data creation processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for creating lighting data for the BET lamp 24 and turning on the BET lamp lighting flag in the lamp-related data storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S104-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-10.

(Step S104-10)
In step S104-10, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 displays the combination of symbols related to replay on the active line, and adds “1” to the value of the medal insertion number counter in the process of step S104-8, so that the main RAM 303 is inserted. It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter is “3”. If it is determined that the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3” (step S104-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S104-11, and the value of the medal insertion number counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S104-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-12.

(Step S104-11)
In step S104-11, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the replay medal limit flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the replay medal limit flag in the medal limit flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S104-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S104-12.

(Step S104-12)
In step S104-12, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the medal is a limit. Specifically, the main CPU 301 refers to the data in the medal limit flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and determines whether or not the replay medal limit flag is turned ON in the process of step S104-11. Processing to determine is performed. If it is determined that the medal is the limit (step S104-12 = Yes), the medal acceptance start process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S105 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal is not the limit (step S104-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S104-4, and the same process is repeated until the medal limit flag is turned ON.

(Medal management process)
Next, based on FIG. 20, the medal management process performed by the process of step S105 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 20 shows a medal management process subroutine.

(Step S105-1)
In step S105-1, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a re-game operation. In this process, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the re-game operation is being performed (step S105-1 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not during the re-game operation (step S105-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-2.

(Step S105-2)
In step S105-2, the main CPU 301 performs a medal insertion check process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 first performs a process of determining whether or not an appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s. Next, when an appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s, the main CPU 301 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. In addition, when the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3” and the appropriate medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16s, the main CPU 301 is the maximum value of the number of medals that can be stored in the gaming machine 1. A process of adding “1” to the value of the medal stored number counter in the main RAM 303 is performed up to 50 ”. Further, when a normal medal is inserted by the medal sensor 16 s, the main CPU 301 stores the medal insertion command in the transmission data for effect in the main RAM 303 in order to transmit the medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400. Perform processing to set the area. Here, the medal insertion command is a command having information indicating that an appropriate medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 6. Then, when the process of step S105-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-3.

(Step S105-3)
In step S105-3, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation of the BET lever and the button can be accepted. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the BET operable flag or the MAX-BET operable flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is ON. Processing for determining whether or not the levers and buttons 7 and 8 are operable is performed. If it is determined that the BET lever and button operation can be accepted (step S105-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-4, and it is determined that the BET lever and button operation cannot be accepted. If (step S105-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-9.

(Step S105-4)
In step S105-4, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the 1BET lever has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of the 1BET lever 7 by the player is detected by the 1BET switch 7sw. If it is determined that the 1BET lever has been operated (step S105-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-5, and if it is determined that the 1BET lever has not been operated (step S105). -4 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-7.

(Step S105-5)
In step S105-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “1” to the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-6.

(Step S105-6)
In step S105-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-7.

(Step S105-7)
In step S105-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the MAX-BET button has been operated. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not an operation of the MAX-BET button 8 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 8sw. If it is determined that the MAX-BET button has been operated (step S105-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-8, and if it is determined that the MAX-BET button has not been operated. (Step S105-7 = No), the process proceeds to Step S105-9.

(Step S105-8)
In step S105-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the medal insertion request counter. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of setting “3” to the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-9.

(Step S105-9)
In step S105-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal insertion request counter in the main RAM 303 is “3”. If it is determined that the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3” (step S105-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-11, and the value of the medal insertion request counter is “3”. If it is determined that it is not (step S105-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-10.

(Step S105-10)
In step S105-10, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter is “1” or more. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter in the main RAM 303 is “1” or more. If it is determined that the value of the medal stored number counter is “1” or more (step S105-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-11, and the value of the medal stored number counter is “1”. If it is determined that it is not greater than or equal to “No” (step S105-10 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-2.

(Step S105-11)
In step S105-11, the main CPU 301 performs a stored game medal insertion process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines the medals provided in the main RAM 303 based on the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 and the value of the medal insertion request counter provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to set the value of the input number counter is performed. Then, when the process of step S105-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-12.

(Step S105-12)
In step S105-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the settlement switch is OFF. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the settlement button 9 has been operated by the settlement switch 9sw. If it is determined that the settlement switch is OFF (step S105-12 = Yes), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 in the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the settlement switch is not OFF (step S105-12 = No), the process proceeds to step S105-13.

(Step S105-13)
In step S105-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the start lever reception permission flag in the operation unit reception permission flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S105-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-14.

(Step S105-14)
In step S105-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a medal settlement. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not an operation of the settlement button 9 is detected by the settlement switch 9sw when the value of the medal storage number counter provided in the main RAM 303 is “1” or more. Process. If it is determined that the medal has been settled (step S105-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S105-15, and if it is determined that the medal has not been settled (step S105-14). = No), the medal management process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process.

(Step S105-15)
In step S105-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a medal settlement command. Specifically, when the main CPU 301 determines in step S105-14 that there is a medal settlement (step S105-14 = Yes), the main CPU 301 transmits the medal settlement command to the sub control board 400 in order to transmit the medal settlement command. Processing for setting the settlement command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303 is performed. Here, the medal settlement command is a command having information that the medal has been settled by the player. Then, when the process of step S105-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S105-16.

(Step S105-16)
In step S105-16, the main CPU 301 performs medal settlement processing. Specifically, after paying out “1” medals by the hopper 520, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the medal stored number counter in the main RAM 303, and the medal stored number counter value becomes “0”. Until the medals are paid out, the medal stored in the gaming machine 1 is settled. When the process of step S105-16 ends, the medal management process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S106 of the main loop process.

(Start lever check processing)
Next, the start lever check process performed by the process of step S106 of FIG. 18 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 21 shows a subroutine of the start lever check process.

(Step S106-1)
In step S106-1, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the start switch is ON. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the value of the medal insertion number storage area provided in the main RAM 303 is “3”, or (b) the re-game in-operation flag provided in the main RAM 303. When the re-game in-operation flag in the storage area is ON, processing is performed to determine whether or not the start switch 10sw has detected an operation of the start lever 10 by the player. If it is determined that the start switch is ON (step S106-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S106-2, and if it is determined that the start switch is not ON (step S106). -1 = No), the process of step S106-1 is repeatedly executed until the start switch is turned on.

(Step S106-2)
In step S106-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the re-game in-operation flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning off the value of the re-game operating flag storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S106-2 is completed, the start lever check process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S107 of the main loop process.

(Internal lottery process)
Next, the internal lottery process performed by the process of step S107 of FIG. 18 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 22 shows a subroutine of the internal lottery process.

(Step S107-1)
In step S107-1, the main CPU 301 performs a hard random number acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for extracting a random number value generated by the random number generator 304. Here, when the main CPU 301 extracts the random number value generated by the random number generator 304, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing it in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-2.

(Step S107-2)
In step S107-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring a gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-3.

(Step S107-3)
In step S107-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for acquiring the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring the number of lotteries based on the gaming state acquired by the process of step S107-2. Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 301 acquires “24” as the number of lotteries regardless of the value of the game state storage area provided in the main RAM 303, and is provided in the main RAM 303. Processing to store in the lottery count storage area is performed. Then, when the process of step S107-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-4.

(Step S107-4)
In step S107-4, the main CPU 301 performs a lottery data acquisition process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of acquiring a lottery value in the winning area corresponding to the current number of lotteries. For example, when the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “24”, the lottery value “369” related to “special role 02” is acquired. When the set value is “1” and the number of lotteries is “23”, the lottery value “600” related to “special role 01” is acquired. Then, when the process of step S107-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-5.

(Step S107-5)
In step S107-5, the main CPU 301 performs calculation update processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 corresponds to the current number of lotteries acquired by the processing of step S107-4 from the random number value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303. The process of subtracting the lottery value of the winning area to be performed is performed, and the process of updating the random number value stored in the winning area determining random value storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the value obtained by the subtraction is performed. . Then, when the process of step S107-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-6.

(Step S107-6)
In step S <b> 107-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the value stored in the winning area determination random value storage area of the main RAM 303 is a negative value. And when it determines with having been won (step S107-6 = Yes), a process is transferred to step S107-7. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made (step S107-6 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-8.

(Step S107-7)
In step S107-7, the main CPU 301 performs data storage processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of storing the winning area determined to be won in the process of step S107-6 in a winning area storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S107-7 is completed, the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process.

(Step S107-8)
In step S107-8, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the number of lotteries. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S107-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S107-9.

(Step S107-9)
In step S107-9, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. Specifically, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the value stored in the lottery count storage area provided in the main RAM 303 by the process of step S107-8, so that the value of the lottery count storage area is A process of determining whether or not “0” has been reached is performed. If it is determined that the number of lotteries is “0” (step S107-9 = Yes), the internal lottery process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S108 of the main loop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of lotteries is not “0” (step S107-9 = No), the process proceeds to step S107-4.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of lotteries becomes “0” (step S107-9 = YES), “00” “losing” is determined as the winning area.

(Display judgment processing)
Next, the display determination process performed by the process of step S114 of FIG. 18 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display determination processing.

(Step S114-1)
In step S114-1, the main CPU 301 performs display determination error detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 determines whether the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is not abnormal based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Judgment is made. Then, when the process of step S114-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-2.

(Step S114-2)
In step S114-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination error has been detected. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an abnormality has been detected by the display determination error detection process of step S114-1. If it is determined that a display determination error has been detected (step S114-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-3, and if it is determined that a display determination error has not been detected ( Step S114-2 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-5.

(Step S114-3)
In step S114-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination error command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination error command having information related to the display determination error to the sub control board 400, the display determination error command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 303. Perform the setting process. Then, when the process of step S114-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-4.

(Step S114-4)
In step S114-4, the main CPU 301 performs display error detection processing. Specifically, since the main CPU 301 determines that a display determination error has been detected in the process of step S114-2 (step S114-2 = Yes), the main CPU 301 enters a winning area that has not been determined by the internal lottery process. Since the combination of symbols is displayed on the effective line, a display determination error detection process is performed to make it impossible to recover from the error state. Then, when the process of step S114-4 is completed, the main CPU 301 ends the process without returning to the main loop process of FIG.

(Step S114-5)
In step S <b> 114-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process for determining whether or not replay display is in progress. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the regame display is being performed (step S114-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-6, and if it is determined that the regame display is not being performed (step S114). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-7.

(Step S114-6)
In step S114-6, the main CPU 301 performs a process of turning on the re-game operating flag. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for turning on the re-game in-operation flag in the re-game in-operation flag storage area of the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S114-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-9.

(Step S114-7)
In step S114-7, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning symbol is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that a winning symbol is displayed (step S114-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S114-8, and when it is determined that a winning symbol is not displayed (step S114). −7 = No), the process proceeds to step S114-9.

(Step S114-8)
In step S114-8, the main CPU 301 performs a payout number calculation process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of calculating the number of payouts based on a combination of symbols related to winnings displayed on the active line and a symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Then, when the process of step S114-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S114-9.

(Step S114-9)
In step S114-9, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting a display determination command. Specifically, in order for the main CPU 301 to transmit a display determination command having information related to the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line to the sub-control board 400, the display determination command is used for effects in the main RAM 303. Performs processing to set in the transmission data storage area. When the process of step S114-9 ends, the display determination process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S115 of the main loop process.

(Game state transition process)
Next, based on FIG. 24, the game state transition process performed by the process of step S116 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the game state transition process.

(Step S116-1)
In step S116-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. If it is determined that the game is in the RT0 gaming state (step S116-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-2, and if it is determined that the game is not in the RT0 gaming state (step S116-1). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-4.

(Step S116-2)
In step S116-2, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-2 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-3. If it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-2). = No), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-3)
In step S116-3, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-3 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-4)
In step S116-4, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is set (step S116-4 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-5, and when it is determined that the RT1 gaming state is not set (step S116-4). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-9.

(Step S116-5)
In step S116-5, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a preparation replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination related to the preparation replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the preparation replay is displayed (step S116-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-6, and if it is determined that the preparation replay is not displayed (step S116). -5 = No), the process proceeds to step S116-7.

(Step S116-6)
In step S116-6, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT2 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-6 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-7)
In step S116-7, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether or not blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is displayed (step S116-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-8, and it is determined that the blue 7 replay or follow replay is not displayed. If it is determined (step S116-7 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-8)
In step S116-8, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-8 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-9)
In step S116-9, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state based on the value of the gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is set (step S116-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-10, and when it is determined that the RT2 gaming state is not set (step S116-9). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-14.

(Step S116-10)
In step S116-10, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-10 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-11. If it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-10). = No), the process proceeds to step S116-12.

(Step S116-11)
In step S116-11, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. Then, when the process of step S116-11 ends, the gaming state transition process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-12)
In step S116-12, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether any of red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, or follow replay is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing to determine whether any combination of symbols among red 7 replay, blue 7 replay, and follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, or the follow replay is displayed (step S116-12 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-13, and the red 7 replay, the blue 7 replay, Alternatively, if it is determined that the follow replay is not displayed (step S116-12 = No), the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-13)
In step S116-13, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT3 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-13 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-14)
In step S116-14, the main CPU 301 performs processing for determining whether or not a blank is displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to a blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (step S116-14 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S116-15, and if it is determined that no blank is displayed (step S116-14). = No), the game state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Step S116-15)
In step S116-15, the main CPU 301 performs processing for setting the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for storing information relating to the RT1 gaming state in a gaming state storage area provided in the main RAM 303. When the process of step S116-15 is completed, the gaming state transition process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S101 of the main loop process.

(Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every “1.49 ms”.

(Step S201)
In step S <b> 201, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving a register. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for saving the value of the register used at the time of step S201. Then, when the process of step S201 ends, the process proceeds to step S202.

(Step S202)
In step S202, the main CPU 301 performs input port read processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for receiving signals from the reel control board 100, the relay board 200, and the power supply board 500 through the I / F circuit 305. Then, when the process of step S202 ends, the process proceeds to step S203.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the main CPU 301 performs timer measurement processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the timer counter for measuring the minimum one game time or the like. Then, when the process of step S203 ends, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
In step S204, the main CPU 301 performs a reel drive control process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 drives the stepping motors 101, 102, and 103 via the reel control board 100, thereby performing acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, and the like of the reel 17. Then, when the process of step S204 ends, the process proceeds to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 performs external signal output processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of outputting a signal to the external concentration terminal board 38. Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 performs LED display processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 controls the light emission of the start lamp 23, the BET lamp 24, the stored number display unit 25, the game state display lamp 26, the payout number display unit 27, the throw-in possible display lamp 28, and the re-game display lamp 29. I do. Then, when the process of step S206 ends, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 performs control command transmission processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs processing for transmitting various commands set in the effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 303 to the sub-control board 400. Then, when the process of step S207 ends, the process proceeds to step S208.

(Step S208)
In step S208, the main CPU 301 performs a register restoration process. Specifically, the main CPU 301 performs a process of restoring the saved register value in the process of step S201. Then, when the process of step S208 ends, the interrupt process ends, and the process returns to the main loop process.

(Main processing on sub-control board)
Next, the main process in the sub control board will be described with reference to FIG. The main process in the sub control board is a process performed based on the power switch 511sw being turned on.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 402 performs an initialization process. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing such as error checking of the sub RAM 405. Then, when the process of step S301 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 402 performs main board communication processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for analyzing a command transmitted from the main control board 300 and the like. Then, when the process of step S302 ends, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 402 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of outputting sound from the speaker 34 via the amplifier control board 440 based on the effect content determined by the effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 402 performs lamp control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 uses the side lamp 5, the stage lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, and the start lever stage effect via the stage control board 410 based on the stage contents determined by the stage determination process. The lamp 42 and the 1BET lever effect lamps 72, 83c, 83f, 84c, 84f are controlled. Further, the sub CPU 402 controls the effect device 44 via the effect control board 410 and the drive board 43 based on the effect content determined by the effect determining process. Then, when the process of step S304 ends, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 402 performs image control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 controls the liquid crystal display device 46 via the effect control board 410 and the general-purpose board 45 based on the effect contents determined by the effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S305 ends, the process proceeds to step S306.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the sub CPU 402 performs various switch detection processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 detects (a) processing executed when the effect button detection switch 18sw detects the operation of the effect button 18, and (b) the cross key detection switch 19sw detects the operation of the cross key 19. The process to be executed when it is done. Then, when the process of step S306 ends, the process proceeds to step S302.

(Main board communication processing)
Next, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a subroutine of main board communication processing.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not a different command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a command different from the previously transmitted command. If it is determined that a different command has been received (step S302-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-2. If it is determined that a different command has not been received (step S302). −1 = No), the main board communication process subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 402 performs a game information storage process. Specifically, since the command transmitted from the I / F circuit 305 of the main control board 300 is a command different from the command transmitted last time, the sub CPU 402 is based on a command different from the command transmitted last time. Processing for creating game information and storing it in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 405 is performed. Then, when the process of step S302-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S302-3.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 402 performs a command analysis process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 402 executes a process based on the game information stored by the process of step S302-2. When the process of step S302-3 ends, the main board communication process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command analysis processing.

(Step S302-3-1)
In step S302-3-1, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a setting change command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a setting change command. If it is determined that the setting change command has been received (step S302-3-1 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-2, and it is determined that the setting change command has not been received. In this case (step S302-3-1 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-3.

(Step S302-3-2)
In step S302-3-2, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for receiving a setting change command. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the content of the effect at the time of setting change based on the information included in the received setting change command. With this processing, the sub CPU 402 determines an effect to display the image data indicating that the setting is being changed on the liquid crystal display device 46, or an effect to display the image data indicating that the setting change has been completed. Control. When the process of step S302-3-2 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-3)
In step S302-3-3, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether or not a reel rotation start acceptance command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the reel rotation start acceptance command has been received (step S302-3-3 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-4, and the reel rotation start acceptance command has not been received. Is determined (step S302-3-3 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-5.

(Step S302-3-4)
In step S302-3-4, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel rotation start acceptance command reception process. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of effects based on the information included in the received reel rotation start acceptance command. When the process of step S302-3-4 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-5)
In step S302-3-5, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel rotation start command. If it is determined that the reel rotation start command has been received (step S302-3-5 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-6, and it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received. If it is determined (step S302-3-5 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-7.

(Step S302-3-6)
In step S302-3-6, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel rotation start command reception process. In the processing, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining the content of the effect at the start of reel rotation based on the information included in the received reel rotation start command. When the process of step S302-3-6 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-7)
In step S302-3-7, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a reel stop command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (step S302-3-7 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-8, and it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received. In this case (step S302-3-7 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-9.

(Step S302-3-8)
In step S302-3-8, the sub CPU 402 performs a reel stop command reception process. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the information included in the received reel stop command. When the process of step S302-3-8 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-9)
In step S302-3-9, the sub CPU 402 performs processing to determine whether an error command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is an error command. When it is determined that an error command has been received (step S302-3-9 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-10, and when it is determined that no error command has been received. (Step S302-3-9 = No), the process proceeds to Step S302-3-11.

  The error command here includes commands related to various errors such as a display determination error command. For example, when the auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s detects that more than a predetermined number of medals are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530, an auxiliary storage unit error and a combination of symbols related to winning are displayed on the active line, Even when a hopper error occurs when there is no medal stored in the hopper 520 and the medal cannot be paid out, a selector error occurs when the medal sensor 16s cannot normally detect the passage of the medal, The main CPU 301 transmits each error command to the sub control board 400 via the I / F circuit 305.

(Step S302-3-10)
In step S302-3-10, the sub CPU 402 performs error command reception processing. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the production content based on the information included in the received error command. As a result of the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect of displaying the image data indicating that the error has been detected on the liquid crystal display device 46 as the effect content, or the audio data to be output when the error is detected from the speaker 34. Control to determine the effect to output. When the process of step S302-3-10 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-11)
In step S302-3-11, the sub CPU 402 performs processing for determining whether or not a display determination command has been received. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining whether or not the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2 is a display determination command. If it is determined that the display determination command has been received (step S302-3-11 = Yes), the process proceeds to step S302-3-12, and it is determined that the display determination command has not been received. In this case (step S302-3-11 = No), the process proceeds to step S302-3-13.

(Step S302-3-12)
In step S302-3-12, the sub CPU 402 performs a display determination command reception process. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the contents of the effect when winning or the like is established based on the information included in the received display determination command. When the process of step S302-3-12 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Step S302-3-13)
In step S302-3-13, the sub CPU 402 performs control to execute processing according to the received command. In this process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the content of the effect based on the command stored by the game information storage process of step S302-2. When the process of step S302-3-13 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

(Animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the ART state)
Next, the animation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the ART state will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the ART state, as shown in FIG. 29, the number of games that can be played in the ART state, the number of games played in the ART state, and the number of medals acquired in the ART state are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. Further, in the ART state, the sub CPU 402 performs the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 based on the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored by the game information storage process in step S <b> 302. Is displayed.

  For example, when the information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command stored in the game information storage process in step S302 is “12”, the sub CPU 402 aligns the combinations of symbols related to the bell on the active line. Control for displaying the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13 on the liquid crystal display device 46 is performed. In this case, the player first operates the middle stop button 12, then operates the left stop button 11, and finally operates the right stop button 13, so that the combination of symbols related to the bell is placed on the active line. Can be displayed.

[Start lever 10, 1BET lever 9, effect button 18, processing control based on operation]
As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the start lever 10 is operated in a state where the reels 17a, 17b, and 17c are in a rotation stopped state and “3” medals are betted for use in the game. When the start condition is satisfied, a determination relating to the game (internal lottery processing or the like) is performed based on the start condition being satisfied, and the reels 17a, 17b, 17c are rotated based on the determination result, that is, the reels 17a, 17b, The game is advanced by changing the symbol displayed on 17c.

  For this purpose, the main control board 300, the sub control board 400 (and the effect control board 410), etc. (control means) execute control related to the game, of which the main control board 300 (first control means) The progress is controlled, and the sub-control board 400 or the like (second control means) controls the effects accompanying the progress of the game.

  The start lever 10 (first operation means, first operation lever, first operation portion) is provided so that the player can rotate the operation, and the operation is detected by the start switch 10sw (first detection means), For operating the start lever 10 to cause the main control board 300 to execute a game control (first control) regarding determination of a winning combination (determination of a winning area) and starting of the reels 17a, 17b, 17c, etc. In other words, it is possible to trigger the start condition for the main control board 300, that is, to trigger the change of the symbols displayed on the reels 17a, 17b, and 17c.

  Further, the 1BET lever 7 (operating means, operating lever, operating part, second operating means, second operating lever, second operating part) is provided so that the player can rotate independently of the start lever 10, The operation is detected by a 1BET switch 7sw (detection means, second detection means), and a control (predetermined control) is made possible to use “1” medals in the main control board 300 by the operation of the 1BET lever 7. , Second control), and the sub-control board 400 or the like is subjected to effect control (predetermined control, second control) related to the second effect (specific effect, predetermined effect). This is for execution, that is, it can be provided as an opportunity to start the second effect on the sub-control board 400 or the like.

  Further, the 1BET lever 7 is used to cause the main control board 300 to execute special control of the reels 17a to 17c described later by operating the reels 17a to 17c in a temporarily stopped state, that is, the main control board. It is possible to trigger the special control of the reels 17a to 17c to 300. The special control of the reels 17a to 17c is executed in synchronization with the second effect, and is also a control for causing the effect (predetermined effect) to be performed by the operation of the reels 17a to 17c. In this embodiment, both the second effect and the special control of the reels 17a to 17c are executed by operating the 1BET lever 7, but only the second effect or only the special control of the reels 17a to 17c is executed. You may do it.

  Further, the effect button 18 (third operation means (or first operation means)) is provided so that the player can perform a push operation independently of the start lever 10 and the 1BET lever 7, and the operation is indicated by the effect button detection switch 18sw ( The third detection means (or the first detection means) is for causing the sub-control board 400 or the like to execute effect control related to the first effect (different from the second effect) by operating the effect button 18. Yes, that is, it can be provided as an opportunity to start the first effect on the sub-control board 400 or the like.

  That is, the main control board 300 can receive the detection signal from the start switch 10sw (when the operation of the start lever 10 is detected) and can establish the start condition, and can also receive the detection signal from the 1BET switch 7sw ( When the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is detected), a detection signal can be output to the sub control board 400. When the sub control board 400 receives the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 18sw (detects the operation of the effect button 18). ), The first effect can be executed, and when the detection signal is received from the main control board 300 (when the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is detected), the second effect different from the first effect can be executed. is there. The first and second effects and the control related to the first and second effects will be specifically described later.

  Here, on the main control board 300, an interrupt process for sequentially executing an input port reading process, a timer timing process, a reel control process, an external signal output process, various display processes, a command transmission process, etc. is performed every minute time. In the input port reading process, the signals from the 1BET switch 7 and the MAX-BET switch 8sw are monitored, and when the signals are input, the corresponding signals are transmitted to the sub-control board 400 in the command transmission process.

  Similarly, in the sub control board 400, an interrupt process for sequentially executing an input port read process, a timer timing process, an external signal output process, a command transmission process, etc. is performed every minute time. In the input port read process, A command from the control board 300 and a signal from the effect button detection switch 18sw are monitored, and when the command and signal are input, a corresponding signal is transmitted to the effect control board 410 in the command transmission process.

[Operating lever device 50 (1 BET lever 7, lever mounting unit 51)]
The operation lever device 50 including the 1BET lever 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 30 to 75. FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views of the gaming machine 1 when the 1BET lever 7 is in the normal operation position A and in the non-operation state, specifically, in the operation initial position A1 in the normal operation position A.

  FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 when the 1BET lever 7 is in the normal operation position A and in the operation state, more specifically, in the operation end position A2 in the normal operation position A, and FIG. FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 when the lever 7 is at a retracted position B (a position different from the normal operation position A (non-operation state)), and in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, 1BET at the operation initial position A1 by a virtual line The lever 7 is shown.

  32 to 35 are a front view, a plan view, a left side view, and a right side view of the gaming machine 1 when the 1BET lever 7 is at the operation initial position A1, respectively. In FIG. 32 and FIG. 1 shows the 1BET lever 7 in the retracted position B, and FIGS. 34 and 35 show the 1BET lever 7 in the operation end position A2 with a virtual line.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 30 to 35, etc., the operation lever device 50 includes a 1 BET lever 7 that can be rotated by a player, and a lever mounting unit in which the 1 BET lever 7 is rotatably mounted. 51 (extension part, lever mounting structure), and the lever mounting unit 51 is fixedly provided on the front door 3 (the main body of the gaming machine), and the 1BET lever 7 is connected to the front door 3 via the lever mounting unit 51. Is mounted so as to be rotatable.

  The lever mounting unit 51 is located on the front surface of the front door 3, specifically, on the right end side of the front door 3, near the lower end of the liquid crystal display device 46, and from the upper end of the front door 3. A front-side portion (predetermined portion) located about 1/3 of the vertical length of the front door 3 is provided so as to protrude forward, and the base end portion of the 1BET lever 7 is provided on the lever mounting unit 51. It is mounted so as to be rotatable about an axis o1 that faces in the left-right direction (a player can rotate the 1BET lever 7 around the axis o1).

  The 1BET lever 7 is in a normal operation position A that can be rotated in a normal operation direction α (a rotation direction about the axis o1), and is not operated (no operation force is applied). In the state, it is held at the operation initial position A1 by the return spring 88 (see FIG. 58 and the like).

  When the 1BET lever 7 is in the initial operation position A1, it extends upward from the base end to the tip side along a plane parallel to the front surface of the front door 3, and most of the 1BET lever 7 is located on the front side of the front door 3. The front end portion is not located on the front side of the front door 3 and protrudes upward from the upper end of the front door 3 in a front view. That is, at least a part of the 1BET lever 7 is a front door in a front view. 3 is provided so as to be located outward including the outer periphery of 3.

  Here, in the front door 3, the left and right ends of the upper portion of the door body 3a and the side lamps 5a and 5b attached thereto are formed and arranged in a gently forward bulging shape that is located forward in the upward direction. When the 1BET lever 7 is at the operation initial position A1, the right end portion of the upper portion of the door body 3a and the front surface of the side lamp 5b attached thereto are spaced forward from each other and gently loose along the front surface. It is provided so as to be inclined forward.

  When the 1BET lever 7 is rotated about 50 degrees to 60 degrees forward and downward about the axis o1 from the operation initial position A1, the 1BET lever 7 becomes the operation end position A2, and is the position (initial operation) When a non-operation state is entered from a position other than the position A1, the return spring 88 is rotated upward and rearward about the axis o1 to return to the operation initial position A1.

  By the way, the start lever 10 is provided so as to extend forward from the front door 3 (the main body of the gaming machine) in a non-operable state so that the player can operate, while the 1BET lever 7 is operated by the player as described above. It is provided so as to extend substantially upward from the front door 3 in the non-operating state (when in the initial operation position A1), that is, in a direction different from the start lever 10.

[Details of 1BET lever 7]
The 1BET lever 7 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 36 to 57 and the like, the 1BET lever 7 includes a lever main body 52 whose base end portion is supported by the lever mounting unit 51 so as to be rotatable around the axis o1, and a base end portion of the lever main body 52. And a spherical gripping portion 54 integrally provided at the distal end portion of the lever main body 52.

  When the 1BET lever 7 is at the operation initial position A1, the gripping portion 54 protrudes upward from the upper end of the front door 3, and the lever body 52 and the gripping portion 54 allow the player to rotate the 1BET lever 7. Therefore, it can be gripped.

  Further, the 1BET lever 7 includes a normal operation position A in which the 1BET lever 7 can be rotated in a normal operation direction α (rotation direction about the axis o1), and a part of the 1BET lever 7 (lever A lever that can be switched to a retracted position B in which the second lever 57 and the gripping portion 54 of the main body 52 are rotated and retracted in a direction β (rotation direction about the axis o2) different from the normal operation direction α. It has switching means 55 (switching means).

  The lever body 52 includes a first lever 56 having a length of about 2/5 in the base end side and a pair of left and right metal first lever split members 56L and 56R fixed to each other, and a distal end. And a connecting mechanism 60 for connecting the second lever 57 to the first lever 56 so that the second lever 57 can be expanded and contracted and rotatable. Lever switching means 55 included.

  The first lever 56 includes a plate-like first lever base portion 56 a, a cylindrical first lever middle portion 56 b, and a first lever tip portion 56 c, and the first lever base portion 56 a is disposed inside the lever mounting unit 51. The first lever middle portion 56 b and the first lever tip portion 56 c are disposed outside the lever mounting unit 51.

  A shaft hole 56a1 is formed in the first lever base 56a, and a metal shaft member 58 is fixed in a state of passing through the shaft hole 56a1. More specifically, the shaft member 58 is provided with a pair of short shaft portions 58a projecting from the outer periphery of the central portion in the length direction, and the pair of short shaft portions 58a is a pair of first levers. It is fixed in a state where it is engaged and clamped with an engaging portion 56a2 formed in the split members 56L and 56R. The first lever base portion 56a is supported by the lever mounting unit 51 via the shaft member 58 so as to be rotatable about the axis o1.

  When the 1BET lever 7 is at the operation initial position A1, the first lever middle portion 56b extends upward and obliquely forward from the first lever base portion 56a so as to be further away from the front surface of the side lamp 5b, The first lever tip 56c is bent upward from the first lever middle portion 56b so as to be substantially parallel to the front surface of the side lamp 5b, and extends upward and obliquely forward at an inclination angle of about 85 degrees.

  It should be noted that the first lever tip 56c has a tube receiving member 61 of the coupling mechanism 60 (lever switching means 55) housed in an inner fit and supported rotatably about the axis o2, and on the outer periphery. A front end cylindrical portion 66 of the holding mechanism 65 (lever switching means 55) in which the screw portion 66a is formed, and a retaining cap 67 of the holding mechanism 65 that is externally fitted to the front end cylindrical portion 66 and screwed into the screw portion 66a. Is provided. Further, the detent member 91 of the operational feeling imparting means 90 is fixedly provided on the first lever base 56a. The operational feeling imparting means 90 will be described in detail later.

  The second lever 57 has a smaller diameter and is straighter than the first lever tip 56c, and extends from the first lever tip 56c to the tip side in the same direction as the extension direction of the first lever tip 56c. When the lever 7 is at the initial operation position A1, the second lever 57 extends obliquely upward and forward at an inclination angle of about 85 degrees so as to be substantially parallel to the front surface of the side lamp 5b, and the tip of the second lever 57 is It reaches near the upper end of the front door 3.

  The rotation base 53 is arranged inside the lever mounting unit 51 together with the first lever base 56a, and is configured by fixing a pair of left and right metal rotation base division members 53L and 53R to each other, and the first lever base 56a. Is fixed to the first lever base portion 56a.

  The pair of rotation base part dividing members 53L and 53R of the rotation base part 53 are a pair of disk parts 53a centered on the axis o1 and a pair of parts connected to the outer peripheral part of the pair of disk parts 53a. Each has a cylindrical portion 53b. A pair of disk portions 53a are arranged with the first lever base portion 56a sandwiched therebetween, and the shaft member 58 is inserted through shaft insertion holes 53a1 formed in the pair of disk portions 53a, respectively. Both end portions are rotatably supported by the lever mounting unit 51.

  The pair of partial cylindrical portions 53b are arranged so that the outer peripheral surfaces thereof face the outside of the lever mounting unit 51 and block the portion that accommodates the rotating base 53 and the first lever base 56a inside the lever mounting unit 51. The first lever base portion 56a has a distal end portion inserted through a rectangular insertion hole 53b1 formed between a pair of partial cylindrical portions 53b, and a base end surface of the first lever middle portion 56b is a pair of partial cylindrical portions 53b. The external appearance of the rotation base 53 and the first lever middle portion 56b having a shape close to the outer peripheral surface and having a sense of unity can be obtained.

  Here, the diameter around the axis o1 of the rotation base 53 (partial cylindrical part 53b) is about twice the diameter of the first lever middle part 56b, and the width in the left-right direction of the pair of partial cylindrical parts 53b. Is about 5/3 times the diameter of the first lever middle portion 56b.

  The rotation base 53 is integrally provided with an operation transmission unit 96 of the operation detection unit 95, and an output gear 94 of the operation feeling imparting unit 90 is formed in the operation transmission unit 96. The operation detection means 95 will be described in detail later.

[Details of lever switching means 55]
The lever switching means 55 bends the middle portion of the 1BET lever 7 (lever body 53) in the normal operation position A in the length direction, that is, bends the second lever 57 with respect to the first lever 56 of the lever body 53, The 1 BET lever 7 is configured to be switchable from the normal operation position A to the retracted position B. As described above, when the 1 BET lever 7 is at the operation initial position A1, at least a part of the 1 BET lever 7 is the front in front view. Although it protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the door 3, when the 1BET lever 7 is in the retracted position B, the entire 1BET lever 7 is positioned on the front side of the front door 3, that is, the outer periphery of the front door 3 in front view. Position it inside.

  Therefore, when the 1BET lever 7 is in the normal operation position A, the lever switching means 55 is parallel to the axis o1 in a state where the second lever 57 can be extended and contracted with respect to the first lever 56 and extended. When the 1BET lever 7 is in the normal operation position A, the coupling mechanism 60 that is pivotally coupled around the axis o2 that is orthogonal to the direction and orthogonal to the length direction (center axis direction) of the second lever 57 A holding mechanism 65 that holds the second lever 57 in a non-extensible state with the second lever 57 contracted with respect to the first lever 56, and as a result, holds the second lever 57 in a non-rotatable manner with respect to the first lever 56. Have.

  When the 1BET lever 7 is switched from the normal operation position A to the retracted position B, when the holding mechanism 65 is released and the connecting mechanism 60 extends the second lever 57 with respect to the first lever 56, The second lever 57 can be turned, and the second lever 57 can be turned to the retracted position B by turning about 70 degrees leftward and downward about the axis o2.

  Conversely, when the 1BET lever 7 is switched from the retracted position B to the normal operating position A, the connecting mechanism 60 causes the second lever 57 to move upward and rightward about the axis o2 with respect to the first lever 56. When the second lever 57 is contracted after being rotated by 70 degrees, the second lever 57 becomes unrotatable. Therefore, the holding mechanism 65 holds the second lever 57 in an unextendable state. The two levers 57 can be held unrotatable.

The connection mechanism 60 and the holding mechanism 65 will be specifically described.
As described above, the coupling mechanism 60 includes the tube receiving member 61 provided on the first lever tip 56c. The tube receiving member 61 is formed in a ring shape by attaching a pair of front and rear metal members to each other, and is fitted on the base end side portion of the second lever 57 to move the second lever 57 in its length direction. The cylindrical support member 61 is slidably supported, and the outer peripheral surface of the tube receiving member 61 is formed in a partial spherical shape having a diameter substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the first lever tip 56c.

  The tube receiving member 61 is provided with a metal shaft member 61a penetrating therethrough, and one end portion of the shaft member 61a protrudes to the outer peripheral surface of the tube receiving member 61, and at the other end side of the shaft member 61a, A shaft portion 61 b is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the tube receiving member 61. One end portion of the shaft member 61a and the shaft portion 61b are engaged with and supported by a pair of holes 62a and 62b formed in the first lever tip portion 56c so as to be rotatable about the axis o2. .

  A pair of long holes 63 that are long in the length direction are formed in the proximal end portion of the second lever 57, and the pair of long holes 63 slides on the shaft member 61 a inside the tube receiving member 61. Engage freely, and the second lever 57 becomes non-rotatable and expandable with respect to the first lever 56 around its center line.

  As described above, the holding mechanism 65 includes the distal end tubular portion 66 and the retaining cap 67 provided in the first lever tip portion 56c. The retaining cap 67 has a tip wall 67a and a peripheral wall 67b. The second lever 57 passes through a hole 67c formed in the tip wall 67a, and a key member 68 attached to the hole 67c is used as a second lever. The retaining cap 67 engages with an annular key groove 69 formed on the outer periphery of the second lever 57, and is rotatable relative to the second lever 57 around the central axis of the second lever 57. It is mounted so that it cannot move in the length direction.

  The peripheral wall 67b is externally fitted to the tip cylindrical portion 66 of the first lever tip 56c, and an inner screw portion 67d formed on the inner peripheral portion of the peripheral wall 67b is screwed into the screw portion 66a of the tip cylindrical portion 66. In the first lever tip 56c, a step 66b is formed on the proximal end side of the distal end tubular portion 66, and the retaining cap 67 is turned to the tightening side in a state where the inner screw portion 67d is screwed to the screw portion 66a. By being moved, the base end portion of the peripheral wall 67b is pressed against the step portion 66b, and the retaining cap 67 is fastened.

  At this time, the second lever 57 contracts to the maximum with respect to the first lever 56, and the base end portion of the second lever 57 protrudes relatively larger toward the base end side than the tube receiving member 61. The base end portion engages with the rotation restricting portion 64 formed inside the first lever 56, and the second lever 57 becomes unable to rotate about the axis o <b> 2 with respect to the first lever 56, By fastening the retaining cap 67, the second lever 57 is held in an unextendable state from this contracted state, and therefore the second lever 57 is held in a non-rotatable state.

  By rotating the retaining cap 67 from the fastened state to the loosening side, the retaining cap 67 is released from the fastening state and moves together with the second lever 57 to the tip side with respect to the first lever 56, that is, second. After the lever 57 is extended and the threaded engagement between the inner threaded portion 67d of the peripheral wall 67b and the threaded portion 66a of the distal end tubular portion 66 is released, the second lever 57 is further pulled toward the distal end side. The base end portions of the pair of long holes 63 are engaged with the shaft member 61a, and the second lever 57 is extended to the maximum with respect to the first lever 56, and is prevented from coming off here.

  At this time, the base end of the second lever 57 is positioned in the vicinity of the base end of the tube receiving member 61, and the base end portion of the second lever 57 is disengaged from the rotation restricting portion 64 of the first lever 56. The second lever 57 is rotatable with respect to the lever 56 about the axis o2.

  Here, the portion of the second lever 57 located near the distal end side of the tube receiving member 61 faces the inner peripheral surface of the distal tubular portion 66 of the first lever tip 56c. Thus, the second lever 57 is restricted so that it cannot rotate rightward and downward about the axis o2.

  However, the first lever tip portion 56c is formed with a notch portion 66c formed by notching the left side portion of the distal end tubular portion 66, and this notch portion 66c causes the second lever 57 to move leftward and centering on the axis o2. When it can rotate downward and is rotated about 70 degrees in that direction, it contacts the proximal end portion of the notch 66c, and any further is restricted so that it cannot rotate downward.

  As described above, the 1BET lever 7 can be switched (turned) between the operation initial position A1 and the operation end position A2 and can be switched between the normal operation position A and the retracted position B. The switching between the initial operation position A1 and the operation end position A2 and the switching between the normal operation position A and the retreat position B do not directly affect each other.

  That is, the 1BET lever 7 is normally operated from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2 while being switched to the normal operation position A, and is rotated between the operation initial position A1 and the operation end position A2. Even in the state of switching to the retreat position B, it is difficult to operate from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2 (a strong operation force is required), but the operation initial position A1 without causing the 1BET lever 7 to interfere with the front door 3. And the operation end position A2.

  In addition, the 1BET lever 7 is normally switched to the normal operation position A and the retracted position B while being in the operation initial position A1, but is in a position other than the operation initial position A1 (for example, the operation initial position due to a failure). Even in a state where it does not return to A1, the 1BET lever 7 can be switched between the normal operation position A and the retracted position B without causing the front door 3 to interfere.

  It should be noted that a detection switch (detection means) capable of detecting whether or not the 1BET lever 7 is at the normal operation position A (or the retracted position B) is provided and is not at the normal operation position A (or at the retracted position B). If detected, a notification function for notifying that may be provided. For example, the 1BET lever 7 is switched to the retreat position B when the gaming machine 1 is transported or installed in the gaming hall. At this time, since the power is shut off, the notification function is unnecessary. There is no notification. On the other hand, when the power is turned on, the 1BET lever 7 is normally switched to the normal operation position A. However, it is abnormal that the 1BET lever 7 is not in the normal apparatus position A. With the function, it is possible to notify the hall staff quickly and surely by notifying the abnormality of the 1BET lever 7.

  When the 1BET lever 7 is in the normal operation position A (in any of the operation initial position A1, the operation end position A2, and any position between the operation initial position A1 and the operation end position A2), the 1BET lever 7 is not located on the front side of the reel 17 (display window 21) and the liquid crystal display device 46, that is, a position where the player does not get in the way of seeing the reel 17 and the liquid crystal display device 46. On the other hand, when the 1BET lever 7 is switched from the normal operation position A to the retracted position B, most of the 1BET lever 7 at the retracted position B is located on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46. There is no problem because the machine 1 is transported or installed in the game hall and is not in the operating state of the game machine 1. Note that the lever switching means 55 may be configured so that at least a part of the 1BET lever 7 at the retracted position B is located on the front side of the reel 17.

  By the way, the front door 3 to which the 1 BET lever 7 is attached is transported in a state where it is removed from the cabinet 2, and at this time, the BET lever 7 is switched to the retracted position B. A temporary hook A (see FIG. 49) is detachably attached to the distal end tubular portion 66 of the lever tip 56c, and the second lever 57 (gripping portion 54) is attached to the front door 3 by the temporary hook A. It is held so that it does not rattle due to shaking.

  The front side of the liquid crystal display device 46 is covered with a transparent cover 46a. When the 1BET lever 7 is in the retracted position B, the grip portion 54 of the 1BET lever 7 is spaced forward from the transparent cover 46a. It will be positioned away (see FIGS. 50 and 51).

[Illumination means 71]
As shown in FIGS. 55 to 57, the grip portion 54 has a base member 70 that forms a spherical bottom attached to the tip of the second lever 57, and the base member 70 has a portion other than the spherical bottom. An electric decoration means 71 for emitting light from the entire outer peripheral surface is mounted.

  The illumination means 71 includes a plurality (nine) of LEDs 72 (lamps 72) that are light sources, a first light diffusion lens 73 that emits light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 72, diffuses the light, and a first diffusion lens. The second light diffusing lens 74 that enters, diffuses and emits the light emitted from the light source 73, and the plurality of LEDs 72 and the first and second light diffusing lenses 73 and 74 are accommodated, and the first and second light diffusing lenses 73 are accommodated. , 74 and a lens case 75 that can transmit the light emitted from the lens case 75, and an outer shell case 76 that covers the lens case 75 and can transmit the light emitted from the lens case 75. Most of the first and second light diffusing lenses 73 and 74, the lens case 75, and the outer shell case 76 are made of a transparent (or translucent) synthetic resin material.

  The LED board 72a is mounted on the inner surface of the base member 70 (the upper surface when the 1BET lever 7 is at the operation initial position A1) so as to be orthogonal to the central axis of the second lever 57. A transparent cover that is mounted on the surface of the substrate 72a so as to be arranged in an annular manner around the central axis of the second lever 57, and covers the surfaces of the plurality of LEDs 72 and the LED substrate 72a on the inner surface of the base member 70. 72b is attached.

  The first light diffusion lens 73 is disposed on the surface side of the plurality of LEDs 72 (transparent cover 72b), and the second light diffusion lens 74 is on the surface side of the first light diffusion lens 73, that is, the first light diffusion lens 73. On the other hand, it is arranged on the opposite side of the plurality of LEDs 72 and in series with the first light diffusion lens 73.

  The first light diffusing lens 73 has a radius that increases with distance from the plurality of LEDs 72 around the central axis of the second lever 57 (at an angle of about 70 degrees with respect to a plane orthogonal to the central axis of the second lever 57). The first outer peripheral surface 73a is inclined, and the first outer peripheral surface 73a has a polygonal cross-sectional shape (a shape cut by a surface orthogonal to the central axis of the second lever 57). Of the first light diffusing surface 73a1 (18 in the present embodiment) arranged in a ring in the circumferential direction so as to form at least a part of the outer periphery (in this embodiment, a regular octagonal outer shape). The first light diffusion surfaces 73a1 are formed on a substantially smooth surface.

  The first light diffusing lens 73 is opposite to the plurality of LEDs 72 so as to form an annular first thick portion 73b that becomes thinner as it is separated from the plurality of LEDs 72 on the inner side (radially inner side) of the first outer peripheral surface 73a. Has a first recess 73c that is recessed in a dish shape (mortar shape). The first inner surface 73d of the first recess 73c has an annular shape and a plurality of first lights so that the cross-sectional shape thereof forms at least a part of a polygon (in this embodiment, a regular octagonal outer shape). A plurality of (18 in the present embodiment) first inner light diffusing surfaces 73d1 arranged in parallel so as to correspond to the diffusing surfaces 73a1, respectively.

  The first light diffusion lens 73 has a smooth first back surface 73 e parallel to a surface orthogonal to the central axis of the second lever 57 at a portion facing the plurality of LEDs 72 (transparent cover 72 b). In addition, the outer peripheral edge part used as the minimum radius part of the 1st outer peripheral surface 73a and the outer peripheral edge part of the 1st back surface 73e are connected, and the outer peripheral edge parts used as the largest radius part of the 1st outer peripheral surface 73a and the 1st inner surface 73d Are connected. In addition, about 1st outer peripheral surface 73a and 1st inner surface 73d, the cross-sectional shape may form at least one part of polygons other than a regular octagon.

  The second light diffusing lens 74 has a radius that increases with distance from the first light diffusing lens 73 (the plurality of LEDs 72) about the central axis of the second lever 57 (in a plane orthogonal to the central axis of the second lever 57). The minimum radius is substantially the same as the maximum radius of the first outer peripheral surface 73a, and the maximum radius is greater than the maximum radius of the first outer peripheral surface 73a. Has a second outer peripheral surface 74a (second outer surface) that is at least part of a polygonal cross-sectional shape (in this embodiment, a regular octagonal outer shape). As described above, the plurality of (18 in the present embodiment) second light diffusion surfaces 74a1 arranged in a ring shape in the circumferential direction are provided, and each second light diffusion surface 74a1 is formed in a substantially smooth surface. .

  The second light diffusing lens 74 forms an annular second thick portion 74b that becomes thinner as it is separated from the first light diffusing lens 73 (the plurality of LEDs 72) on the inner side (radially inner side) of the second outer peripheral surface 74a. In addition, a second concave portion 74c is provided in which the opposite side to the first light diffusion lens 73 (the plurality of LEDs 72) is recessed in a dish shape (conical shape). The second inner surface 74d of the second recess 74c is annular and has a plurality of second lights so that the cross-sectional shape thereof forms at least a part of a polygon (in this embodiment, a regular octagonal outer shape). A plurality of (18 in this embodiment) second inner light diffusing surfaces 74d1 arranged in parallel so as to correspond to the diffusing surfaces 74a1 are provided.

  The radius of the second light diffusing lens 74 decreases toward the portion facing the first inner surface 73d as the distance from the first light diffusing lens 73 (the plurality of LEDs 72) approaches (the surface perpendicular to the central axis of the second lever 57). And a second back surface 74e inclined at an angle of about 50 degrees. The second back surface 74e is disposed at an appropriate interval with respect to the first inner surface 73d, and the second back surface 74e has a large number of radially extending from the center side toward the second outer peripheral surface 74a (radially outward). A groove 74e1 (uneven cross section) is provided.

  In addition, the outer peripheral edge part which becomes the minimum radius part of the 2nd outer peripheral surface 74a and the outer peripheral edge part of the 2nd back surface 74e are connected, and the outer peripheral edge parts which become the largest radius part of the 2nd outer peripheral surface 74a and the 2nd inner surface 74d Are connected via chamfered annular corners. In addition, about 2nd outer peripheral surface 74a and 2nd inner surface 74d, the cross-sectional shape may form at least one part of polygons other than a regular octagon.

  The first light diffusing lens 73 has a central through-hole 73f at the center thereof, while the second light diffusing lens 74 has a central axial portion 74f that protrudes from the second back surface 74e at the center thereof. Is formed. The first and second light diffusion lenses 73 and 74 are arranged concentrically with the central shaft portion 74f passing through the central through hole 73f. The central through hole 73f and the central shaft portion 74f have a plurality of key engaging portions, whereby the first and second light diffusion lenses 73 and 74 are relatively unrotatable.

  Then, on the first back surface 73e side of the first diffusing lens 73, a connecting member 77 is fixed to the end portion of the central shaft portion 74f with a screw, and the connecting shaft 77 causes the central shaft portion 74f to extend from the center through hole 73f. By being prevented from coming off, the first and second light diffusing lenses 73 and 74 are integrally connected, and the first and second light diffusing lenses 73 and 74 are connected to the lens case 75 via the connecting member 77. It is fixed to.

  The lens case 75 is formed in a spherical shape by fixing a pair of lens case members to each other, and holds the first and second diffusing lenses 73 and 74 in a housing shape, and the first and second diffusing lenses 73 and 74. Around at least 74, the light emitted from the first and second diffusing lenses 73 and 74 is received and emitted to the outside.

  The lens case 75 has a bottom portion 75a that is formed in a flat plate shape and faces a plurality of LEDs 72 (transparent cover 72b), and a spherical lens portion 75b that is connected to the outer periphery of the bottom portion 75a. A hole is formed in the center of the bottom portion 75a. Part 75c is formed, and brilliant cut (diamond cut) is formed on both the inner and outer surfaces of spherical lens part 75b.

  The connecting member 77 is engaged with the hole 75 c of the bottom portion 75 a of the lens case 75, and the bottom end 75 a of the lens case 75 is sandwiched between the base end collar 77 a and the first light diffusion lens 73 formed in the connecting member 77. In this state, the first and second light diffusion lenses 73 and 74 are fixed to the lens case 75.

  The outer shell case 76 is formed in a spherical shape by fixing a pair of outer shell case members to each other, and together with the first and second diffusing lenses 73 and 74, the lens case 75 is fixedly held in a housing shape, , Around the second diffusing lenses 73 and 74 and the lens case 75, the light emitted from at least the first and second diffusing lenses 73 and 74 and transmitted through the lens case 75 is received and emitted to the outside.

  The outer shell case 76 has an annular bottom portion 76a formed in a flat plate shape and fixed to the inner surface portion of the base member 70, and a spherical portion 76b connected to the outer peripheral portion of the bottom portion 76a. The spherical portion 76b transmits light. It has a predetermined decorative portion 76c that cannot transmit light and a transmitting portion 76d that can transmit light. The outer surface portion of the base member 70 is formed in a partially spherical shape that is substantially continuous with the outer surface of the spherical portion 76b.

  In this electrical decoration means 71, among the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 72, the light not incident on any of the first and second light diffusion lenses 73 and 74, and the light emitted from the first light diffusion lens 73 and the first The light not incident on the two-light diffusing lens 74 and the light emitted from the second light diffusing lens 74 are received by the lens case 75 and emitted to the outside, and the outer shell case 76 is received via the lens case 75 and externally received. To emit light.

  Specifically, most of the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 72 is incident on the first light diffusing lens 73 from the first back surface 73e, and the incident light is the first outer peripheral surface of the first light diffusing lens 73. The light is diffused and emitted from 73a (a plurality of first light diffusion surfaces 73a1) and a first inner surface 73d (a plurality of first inner light diffusion surfaces 73d1). The light emitted mainly from the first inner surface 73d of the first light diffusing lens 73 is diffused and incident on the second light diffusing lens 74 from its back surface 74e (a large number of grooves 74e1 (section irregularities)), or The light diffused and reflected by the back surface 74e and incident on the second light diffusing lens 74 is incident on the second outer peripheral surface 74a (a plurality of second light diffusing surfaces 74a1) or the second inner surface 74d of the second light diffusing lens 74. The light is diffused and emitted from (a plurality of second inner light diffusion surfaces 74d1).

  Most of the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 72 and not incident on the first light diffusion lens 73 from the back surface 74e thereof is the first outer peripheral surface 73a (the plurality of first light diffusion surfaces 73a1) of the first light diffusion lens 73. Or the second outer peripheral surface 74a of the second light diffusion lens 74 (a plurality of second light diffusion surfaces 74a1). The light transmitted through the first light diffusion lens 73 and the second light diffusion lens 74 and the light reflected by the first light diffusion lens 73 and the second light diffusion lens 74 are diffused through the lens case 75 and transmitted. Alternatively, the light is reflected by the lens case 75 and transmitted again through the first light diffusing lens 73 and the second light diffusing lens 74 or reflected by the first and second light diffusing lenses 73 and 74.

  As described above, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 72 is diffused and diffusely reflected by the first and second light diffusion lenses 73 and 74 and the lens case 75, and is irradiated to the outer shell case 76 from the inner surface side. The transmissive portion 76d of the case 76 emits light with uniform brightness as a whole.

  By the way, in the inside of the 1BET lever 7 (specifically, in the pipe of the lever main body 52 and the inside of the rotation base 53) and in the lever mounting unit 51, a plurality of LEDs 72 (LED boards 72a) and an effect control board 410 are provided. A plurality of conducting wires (electrical cords) for electrical connection with the lamp control unit 430 (see FIG. 4) are wired (not shown).

  That is, the plurality of conductors are wired so as not to be visible from the outside and protected by the 1BET lever 7 and the lever mounting unit 51, and the 1BET lever 7 is operated at the initial operation position A1 and the operation end position A2. Further, even if the 1BET lever 7 is switched over between the normal operation position A and the retracted position B by the lever switching means 55, internal wiring is performed so as not to be adversely affected (bent and not damaged). ing.

[Details of lever mounting unit 51]
The lever mounting unit 51 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 30 to 38, 48 to 51, and 58 to 66, the lever mounting unit 51 includes a unit main body 80 and a plurality of units mounted on the outer surface of the unit main body 80. (5 pieces) top and bottom, right and left, and front decorative plates 81 to 85 are provided.

  The unit main body 80 has a left-right width substantially the same as the left-right width of the side lamp 5b and a vertical length that is three to four times the left-right width. The unit main body 80 is formed in a block shape having a substantially triangular shape in side view. Lever support means 87 that supports the 1 BET lever 7 so as to be rotatable about the axis o1 between the operation initial position A1 and the operation end position A2, and a return spring 88 that urges the 1 BET lever 7 to rotate to the operation initial position A1. And an operation feeling imparting means 90 for giving a feeling of operation to the player who rotates the 1BET lever 7 from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2, and detecting that the 1BET lever 7 has been operated to the operation end position A2. Operation detecting means 95 is provided for this purpose.

  The unit main body 80 includes a metal main body base 80a and left and right cover plates 80b and 80c attached to the main body base 80a. A plurality of (four) metal connecting rods 80d extending rearward are fixed to the main body base 80a, and the plurality of (four) rod connecting holes 80d are formed in the door main body 3a (four) rod insertion holes ( The main body base 80a is fastened and fixed to the door main body 3a by a plurality of nut members (not shown) that are respectively inserted in a through shape and screwed to the rear end portions of the plurality of connecting rods 80d. Yes.

  The side lamp 5b is divided into upper and lower parts in order to equip the lever attachment unit 51, and the lever attachment unit 51 is fitted into a portion where the side lamp 5b does not exist due to the division, and the side lamp 5b projects forward from the side lamp 5b. As described above, the main body base 80a is fixed to the door main body 3a. The side lamp 5 b is provided so as to be connected to the upper and lower decorative plates 81 and 82 of the lever mounting unit 51.

[Details of lever support means 87]
In the lever support means 87, a pair of left and right brackets 87a are provided on the upper front part of the main body base 80a, and a pair of circles of a first lever base 56a and a rotation base 53 are provided between the pair of brackets 87a. A pair of brackets 87a are disposed via shaft caps 87b and 87c, which are provided with plate portions 53a and projecting from the pair of disc portions 53a to the left and right sides via outer caps 87b and 87c. Is rotatably supported in an internal fit.

  The pair of partial cylindrical portions 53b of the rotation base portion 53 are provided so as to cover the outside of the pair of brackets 87a in the radial direction centered on the axis o1, and the circumferential one end portion 53b2 of the partial cylindrical portion 53b is formed. When abutting against the upper ends of the pair of brackets 87a, the 1BET lever 7 reaches the operation initial position A1, and beyond this, the rear side is restricted from being unrotatable. When the end portion 53b3 comes into contact with the lower end portions of the pair of brackets 87a, the 1BET lever 7 is set to the operation end position A2, and no further rotation is restricted.

  The return spring 88 includes a torsion spring 88 disposed on the right side of the right disk portion 53a of the rotation base 53. The torsion spring 88 is wound around the shaft member 58 by winding it two to three times. One end thereof is engaged with a spring receiving portion 88a formed on the inner peripheral portion of the right side partial cylindrical portion 53b of the rotation base portion 53, and the other end portion is formed on the front upper portion of the right side cover plate 80c. It is mounted so as to generate a biasing force that engages with the spring receiving portion 88b and can return the relatively heavy 1BET lever 7 from the operation end position A2 to the operation initial position A1.

[Details of Operation Feeling Means 90]
The operation feeling imparting means 90 includes an operation sound generating means 90A that intermittently generates an operation sound by rotating the 1BET lever 7, and a 1BET lever when the 1BET lever 7 rotates from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2. 7 has an operation resistance, and a resistance addition means 90B that does not apply an external force to the 1BET lever 7 when the 1BET lever 7 rotates from the operation end position A2 to the operation initial position A1, and these operation sound generation means 90A The resistance adding means 90B gives an operational feeling (operation moderation feeling) to the player who rotates the 1BET lever 7 from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2.

  As described above, the operation sound generating means 90A includes the detent member 91 that is fixedly provided on the first lever base portion 56a, that is, rotates integrally with the 1BET lever 7. The detent member 91 is formed with an arcuate working piece 91a at the tip thereof, and a plurality of convex portions 91b and concave portions 91c are alternately formed on the outer peripheral portion of the working piece 91a.

  Further, the operation sound generating means 90A includes an engaging member 92 that is rotatably mounted on the unit main body 80 (for example, the main body base 80a) so as to be engageable with the operating piece 91a of the detent member 91, and the engaging member 92. And a spring member 92a for urging and rotating the spring to the neutral position.

  The engaging member 92 is rotatably supported via an axis parallel to the axis o1, and is in a neutral position in a posture toward the axis o1. The spring member 92a is formed of a tension coil spring, one end of which is attached to a spring attaching portion 92b formed on the engaging member 92, and the other end is attached to a spring attaching portion 92c formed on the unit main body 80 to be engaged. When the member 92 is in the neutral position, no biasing force for rotating the engagement member 92 is applied, but when the engagement member 92 is rotated from the neutral position, the engagement member 92 is rotated to the neutral position. Add the urging force to be applied.

  When the 1BET lever 7 is rotated from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2, the engagement member 92 is moved to one convex portion 91b (the inclined portion on the rotation leading side) of the operating piece 91a of the detent member 91. In this state, when the detent member 91 rotates, the engaging member 92 rotates to the side away from the neutral position, and when the first protruding portion 91b is overcome, the biasing force of the spring member 92a causes Then, the engaging member 92 rotates to a neutral position side with a certain amount of momentum, moves in the adjacent concave portion 91c and hits the next convex portion 91b. When the member 92 hits the plurality of convex portions 91b one after another, the operation sound of “click” is generated intermittently and becomes “click, click, click ...”.

  Similarly, when the 1BET lever 7 is rotated from the operation end position A2 to the operation initial position A1, an operation sound “click” is generated when the engaging member 92 hits the convex portion 91b of the detent member 91, By hitting the plurality of convex portions 91b one after another, the operation sound of “click” is generated intermittently, and becomes a sound of “click, click, click ...”.

  Even when the engaging member 92 is in contact with the one convex portion 91b, even if the rotation direction of the 1BET lever 7 changes from one of the operation end position A2 side and the operation initial position A1 side to the other. The direction of the joint member 92 is reversed after passing through the neutral position, that is, the engaging member 92 is configured not to be caught by the convex portion 91b. When the 1BET lever 7 is rotated, a slight biasing force is applied from the spring member 92a by the rotation of the engaging member 92 in the direction opposite to the rotation direction. The return to the operation initial position A1 by the return spring 88 of 7 is not hindered.

  As described above, the resistance adding means 90B has the output gear 93 formed in the operation transmitting portion 96 provided integrally with the rotation base portion 53, and the input gear 94b meshing with the gear 93 is fixed. A one-way oil damper 94 having an input shaft 94a.

  As shown in FIG. 66, the one-way oil damper 94 includes an input shaft 94a, an oil working chamber 94c, a first oil circulation passage 94d whose both ends are connected to the oil working chamber 94c, and a first oil circulation passage 94d. Are provided with a second oil circulation passage 94e having both ends connected to the oil working chamber 94c, a throttle valve 94f provided in the first oil circulation passage 94d, and a check valve 94g provided in the second oil circulation passage 94e. The working chamber 94c and the first and second first oil circulation passages 94d and 94e are filled with oil.

  The oil working chamber 94c is formed by a cylinder having an arcuate cross section with the input shaft 94a as the center, and a piston member 94h that partitions the inside of the cylinder into the first and second working chambers 94c1 and 94c2 in a fluid-tight and slidable manner. Have. One end of each of the first and second oil circulation passages 94d and 94e is connected to the first working chamber 94c1, and the other end of each of the first and second oil circulation passages 94d and 94e is connected to the second working chamber 94c2. .

  When the piston member 94h is interlocked with the input shaft 94a (for example, rotated integrally with the input shaft 94a), the 1BET lever 7 is rotated toward the operation end position A2, and the input shaft 94a is rotated. When the piston member 94h is moved (rotated) toward the operation end position A2 indicated by the arrow, the 1BET lever 7 is rotated toward the operation initial position A1, and the input shaft 94a is rotated, the piston member 94h is It is moved (turned) toward the operation initial position A1 indicated by the arrow.

  When the piston member 94h is moved to the operation end position A2 side, the first working chamber 94c1 is reduced and the second working chamber 94c2 is enlarged, so that the check valve 94g causes the oil to be second as shown by the arrow a. Without flowing through the oil circulation passage 94e, it flows through the first oil circulation passage 94d, and at this time, resistance acts on the movement of the piston member 94h toward the operation end position A2 due to the throttling action of the oil passing through the throttle valve 94f. To do. That is, an external force serving as an operation resistance is applied to the 1BET lever 7 through the operation transmission unit 96 having the input shaft 94a, the input gear 94b, and the output gear 93.

  On the other hand, when the piston member 94h is moved to the operation initial position A1 side, the second working chamber 94c2 is reduced and the first working chamber 94c1 is enlarged, so that the check valve 94g causes the oil to flow as shown by the arrow b. Since the fluid flows in the second oil circulation passage 94e and hardly flows in the first oil circulation passage 94d, the resistance due to the oil flow does not act on the movement of the piston member 94h to the operation initial position A1 side. That is, no external force is applied to the 1 BET lever 7.

[Details of operation detection means 95]
The operation detection means 95 includes a 1BET switch 7sw and the operation transmission unit 96 provided integrally with the rotation base 53 as described above, and further rotates to the unit main body 80 so as to be able to contact the operation transmission unit 96. It has an actuating member 97 that is movably mounted, and a spring member 98 that urges the actuating member 97 to a non-actuated position (a position indicated by a solid line in FIGS. 62 and 63).

  The actuating member 97 is composed of a pivoting member that is pivotably supported via an axis parallel to the axis o1, and is movably supported independently of the operation lever 7. The 1BET lever 7 is operated from the operation initial position A1. When rotating to the end position A2, at least near the operation end position A2, the force is received from the 1BET lever 7 via the operation transmitting unit 96, and the non-operating position to the operating position (shown in phantom lines in FIGS. 62 and 63). The 1BET switch 7sw is provided so as to be able to detect the operation of the 1BET lever 7 to the operation end position A2 via the operation member 97.

  More specifically, when the 1BET lever 7 is at the operation initial position A1, the operating member 97 is in a non-contact state with the operation transmitting portion 96 and is held at the non-operating position by the spring member 98. When the 1BET lever 7 is rotated about 10 degrees from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2, the operation transmitting portion 96 comes into contact with the operating member 97, and further, the 1BET lever 7 is rotated to the operation end position A2. Then, the operating member 97 is rotated from the non-operating position to the operating position.

  The 1BET switch 7sw includes an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part, and the actuating member 97 is provided with a shielding part 97a (detected part) capable of shielding between the light emitting part and the light receiving part. When the actuating member 97 is at a position other than the actuating position, the optical sensor 7sw is not shielded between the light emitting part and the light receiving part by the shielding part 97a, while when the actuating member 97 is at the actuating position, the optical sensor 7sw. However, the light-emitting portion and the light-receiving portion are shielded by the shielding portion 97a, whereby the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is detected.

  By the way, the 1BET lever 7 is parallel to the axis o1 due to its relatively large structure and the structure of the lever support means 87 that rotatably supports the 1BET lever 7 around the axis o1. Although the 1BET lever 7 tilts, the operation member 97 is supported movably and independently of the operation lever 7 in order to reliably detect the operation of the 1BET lever 7 even if the 1BET lever 7 tilts. A detected portion 97 a is provided, and an operation transmitting portion 96 that transmits only the operation in the rotating direction of the 1BET lever 7 to the actuating member 97 is provided.

  The plurality of decorative plates 81 to 85 form the outer surface (upper wall, lower wall, left side wall, right side wall, front wall) of the lever mounting unit 51, and the left and right front decorative plates 83, 84, 85 are , Which constitutes a lighting means for production.

  The left decorative plate 83 is a base plate 83a fixed to the left portion of the unit main body 80, a plurality of (six) LEDs 83c (fixed to the left surface of the base plate 83a and the LED substrate 83b and the left surface of the LED substrate 83b that are executed on the rear surface of the LED substrate 83b. Lamp 83c), LED board 83b, and a lens plate 83d positioned on the left side of the plurality of LEDs 83c, and a decorative plate 83e positioned on the left side of the lens plate 83d. The lens plate 83d and the decorative plate 83e are fixed to the base plate 83a. Yes.

  A predetermined decorative image is marked on the decorative plate 83e, and light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 83c is incident forward on the lens plate 83d from its rear end or its vicinity, and is diffused and reflected leftward inside. Then, the light is emitted leftward from the lens plate 83d, and irradiated on the decorative plate 83e from the back side, so that the decorative plate 83e emits light with uniform brightness as a whole. In addition, a plurality of (three) LEDs 83f for electrical decoration of the front decorative board 85 are mounted on the right front portion of the LED board 83b.

  The right decorative plate 84 is a base plate 84a fixed to the right portion of the unit main body 80, a plurality of (six) LEDs 84c (fixed to the right surface of the base plate 84a and the LED substrate 84b and the right surface rear portion of the LED substrate 84b. Lamp 84c), LED board 84b, and lens plate 84d positioned on the right side of the plurality of LEDs 84c, and a decorative plate 84e positioned on the right side of the lens plate 84d. The lens plate 84d and the decorative plate 84e are fixed to the base plate 84a. Yes.

  A predetermined decorative image is marked on the decorative plate 84e, and light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 84c is incident forward on the lens plate 84d from its rear end or its vicinity, and is diffused and reflected rightward inside. Then, the light is emitted from the lens plate 84d to the right, and irradiated on the decorative plate 84e from the back side, so that the decorative plate 84e emits light with uniform brightness as a whole. Note that a plurality (three) of LEDs 84f for electrical decoration of the front decorative board 85 are mounted on the left front portion of the LED substrate 84b.

  The front decorative plate 85 is positioned on the front side of the base plate 85a, the lens plate 85b positioned on the front side of the base plate 85a, the base plate 85a fixed to the front part that bulges forward toward the upper side of the unit main body 80, and the lens plate 85b. The decorative plate 85b is fixed to the base plate 85a.

  A predetermined decorative image is marked on the decorative plate 85b, and light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 83f is incident on the lens plate 85b from the left end to the right, diffused and reflected forward inside, and Light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 84f enters the lens plate 85b from the right end to the left, is diffused and reflected forward inside, is emitted forward from the lens plate 84d, and is irradiated to the decorative plate 85c from the back side. Thus, the decorative plate 85c emits light with uniform brightness as a whole.

[Measures to prevent damage to the front door 3]
Here, when a player hangs on the 1 BET lever 7 and a moment exceeding the set value acts on the 1 BET lever 7, the 1 BET lever 7 or the lever mounting unit 51 is damaged without damaging the front door 3. It is configured.

  For example, before the front door 3 is damaged, in the 1BET lever 7, the first lever base portion 56a is damaged, and the first lever base portion 56a and the shaft member 58 are unfixed. In the lever mounting unit 51, the bracket 87a The shaft member 58 falls off the bracket 87a and the 1BET lever 7 is detached from the lever mounting unit 51, or in the lever mounting unit 51, the connecting rod 80d is damaged and the lever mounting unit 51 is removed from the front door 3.

[First and second effects]
Next, the first effect that can be executed by operating the effect button 18 and the second effect that can be executed by operating the 1BET lever 7 will be described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. .

  Here, it is possible for the main control board 300 to receive a detection signal (an operation signal indicating the operation of the start lever 10) from the start switch 10sw by operating the start lever 10, and to establish a start condition. 7, the detection signal (operation signal indicating the operation of the 1BET lever 7) can be received from the 1BET switch 7sw, and the detection signal can be output to the sub control board 400. It is possible to receive a detection signal (operation signal indicating an operation of the effect button 18) from the effect button detection switch 18sw by the operation, and to execute the first effect, and by operating the 1BET lever 7, the main control board In response to the detection signal (operation signal indicating the operation of the 1BET lever 7) from 300, the second effect is executed. It is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 70, when all the reels 17a to 17c are in a rotation stopped state and “3” medals are betted to be usable in the game, the start lever 10 is operated to start the game. Thus, when all the reels 17a to 17c are started and then one of the stop buttons 11 to 13 is operated, one of the reels 17a to 17c is stopped. Next, when the remaining one second stop button is operated, the remaining one second reel is stopped, and then when the remaining one third stop button is operated, the remaining one second stop button is operated. One third reel is stopped, all the reels 17a to 17c are stopped (mainly stopped), and the game is ended.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 70, when the start lever 10 is operated, the internal lottery process is performed as described above. Based on the result or the like, when the first performance condition is satisfied, The first effect operation effective period is set until the stop button is operated (the third reel is stopped), and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 in the first effect operation effective period. Thus, an effect button operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the effect button 18 is performed. Here, when the effect button 18 is operated, the result of the internal lottery process or the like is displayed instead of the effect button operation promotion effect. The effect to suggest is performed by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 and the sound output from the speaker 34 in accordance with the image.

  In FIG. 70, the start time of the first effect operation effective period is before the operation of the first stop button (before the first reel is stopped), but when the first stop button is operated. In this case, it may be before the second stop button is operated (before the second reel is stopped), or after the second stop button is operated. It may be made to become. In FIG. 70, the end time of the first effect operation valid period is the time when the third stop button is operated (when the game is ended), but it may be the time when the second stop button is operated. The first stop button may be operated, or the timing until the third stop button is operated (for example, after the set time from the start of the first effect operation effective period). You may do it. The first effect may be started from the time when the effect button 18 is operated in the first effect operation effective period, while the first effect operation effective period may be ended (because it is unnecessary).

  By the way, when the time from the operation of the effect button 18 to the operation of the third stop button (at the end of the game) in the first effect operation effective period is relatively short, the operation is started from the operation of the effect button 18. The third stop button may be operated in a state where the first effect has not ended (that is, during execution). In this case, when the third stop button is operated, the first effect is interrupted halfway. To be finished. In short, the first effect can be terminated halfway as the game progresses. The timing for ending the first effect is not limited to when the third stop button is operated, but when the medal is inserted next time (when the 1 BET lever 7 and MAX-BET button 8 are operated (during medal bed)). ), Or when the start lever 10 is operated (reel starting) after the next medal is inserted.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 71, when the start lever 10 is operated, if the second effect condition is established based on the result of the internal lottery process, the first to third stop buttons are then operated, When the first to third reels are stopped, all the reels 17a to 17c are in a temporary stop state, and then the second effect operation valid period is kept until the MAX-BET button 8 or the 1BET lever 7 is operated. In this second effect operation effective period, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, the sound output from the speaker 34 in accordance with the image, and the LEDs 83c, 83f, 84c of the operation lever device 50, The 1BET lever operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is performed by the illumination by 84f.

  When the MAX-BET button 8 is operated during the second effect operation valid period, the temporary stop state of all the reels 17a to 17c is released, all the reels 17a to 17c are restarted, and the second effect is not performed. On the other hand, when the 1 BET lever 7 is operated without operating the MAX-BET button 8 during the second effect operation effective period, special control of the reels 17a to 17c is performed and the special control is performed. While there is an effect that suggests the result of the internal lottery process, the image (moving image) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46, the sound output from the speaker 34 in accordance with the image, and the operation lever device 50 LED 83c, 83f, 84c, 84f is performed by electrical decoration.

  In the special control of the reels 17a to 17c, for example, all the reels 17a to 17c in a temporarily stopped state rotate at a lower speed or higher speed than usual or / or irregularly in a predetermined manner. The second effect is performed in synchronization with the progress of (the specific progress state). When the special control and the second effect of the reels 17a to 17c are finished, all the reels 17a to 17c are restarted. In addition, you may make it perform the electrical decoration by LED83c, 83f, 84c, 84f of the operation lever apparatus 50 in the case of another production. In the temporary stop state, the reels 17a to 17c may be rotated by swinging forward and backward alternately with a slight rotation angle.

  In FIG. 71, when all the reels 17a to 17c are restarted by operating the MAX-BET button 8 while the reels 17a to 17c are temporarily stopped, the special control and second control of the reels 17a to 17c are performed by operating the 1BET lever 7. When all the reels 17a to 17c are restarted after the performance, the first reel is stopped when the first stop button is operated, as shown in FIG. When the button is operated, the second reel is stopped. When the third stop button is operated, the third reel is stopped, and all the reels 17a to 17c are stopped (mainly stopped). Become.

  By the way, as described above, the first effect started by the operation of the effect button 18 may be terminated halfway according to the progress of the game, but the second effect started by the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is Along with the special control of the reels 17a to 17c, no matter what operation is performed by the player, the operation is not terminated halfway and executed to the end. In short, the second effect cannot be terminated halfway as the game progresses.

  Although not shown in the drawings, in a game in which the second effect condition is established based on the result of the internal lottery process, etc., the reels 17a to 17c are started as usual and the first to third stop buttons are operated. After the first to third reels are stopped and all the reels 17a to 17c are fully stopped, in the next game, only when the 1BET lever 7 is operated, the special control is performed from the start of the reels 17a to 17c. The second effect may be performed, and then the first to third reels may be stopped by operating the first to third stop buttons, and all the reels 17a to 17c may be stopped.

  Here, the operation of the 1BET lever 7, the MAX-BET button 8, the checkout button 9, the start lever 10, the left middle right stop buttons 11, 12, 13 on the main control board 300, that is, the 1BET switch 7sw, MAX The reception of signals from the BET switch 8sw, the settlement switch 9sw, the start switch 10sw, and the left middle right stop switches 11sw, 12sw, and 13sw will be described.

  First, when any one of the plurality of operation units other than the 1BET lever 7 is being operated (that is, the corresponding switch is in the ON state), the other operation units The operation (signal from the corresponding switch) is not accepted, that is, the processing / control by the operation of the other operation unit is invalidated.

  On the other hand, when the 1BET lever 7 is being operated (that is, the corresponding 1BET switch 7sw is in the ON state), the operation of another operation unit (signal from the corresponding switch) is accepted, that is, the other operation unit Processing / control by the operation of is enabled. For example, when the start lever 10 is operated while the 1BET lever 7 is operated, the reels 17a to 17c can be started. However, when the MAX-BET button 8 is operated, the reels 17a to 17c are started. do not do.

[1BET lever continuous operation notification control]
Next, the 1BET lever continuous operation notification control executed by the sub-control board 400 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 72, in the 1BET lever continuous operation notification control, first, it is determined whether or not the operation signal of the 1BET lever 7 (output from the main control board 300) is input (S11), and the determination of S11 is performed. If Yes, it is then determined whether or not the operation continuation flag F = 0 (S12). If the determination in S12 is Yes, 1 is set to the operation continuation flag F (S13).

  When the determination in S12 is No or after the execution of S13, the operation duration t is measured (S14), and it is determined whether or not the operation duration t ≧ predetermined time T (for example, 5 seconds) (S15). If the determination is YES, that is, if the operation duration t during which the 1BET lever 7 is continuously operated exceeds the predetermined time T, an operation stop instruction notification (specific notification) is executed (S16). In this operation stop instruction, for example, a message such as “please release the 1 BET lever” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 as the notification means, and further, the same sound is output from the speaker 34 as the notification means.

  Once the operation stop instruction (display / sound) is started, even if the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is subsequently released, that is, even if the determination in S11 is No, the operation stop instruction is started ( Alternatively, it is continuously executed until a certain time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses (from the time when the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is released), and then ends. In this operation stop instruction, when the 1BET lever 7 is not released (continues to be operated), it is executed in both display and sound. After that, when the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is released, It may be executed only by voice. Note that the operation stop instruction may be terminated when the operation is released when the operation of the 1BET lever 7 is released, even if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start.

  The operation stop instruction is executed in a state where the operation of the operation unit different from the 1BET lever 7, specifically, the operation (control by the operation) of the start lever 10 is enabled. That is, when the start lever 10 is operated with the reels 17a, 17b, and 17c in a rotation stopped state and “3” medals are betted for use during the operation stop instruction, the start is started. The condition is satisfied, and the reels 17a, 17b, and 17c are started.

  Further, the operation stop instruction is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46 of the rotation stop guide for guiding the stop of the rotation when at least one of the reels 17a, 17b, 17c is rotating (for example, the stop shown in FIG. 29). This is executed so as not to hinder the display) indicating the order of the stop operation of the buttons 11, 12, and 13. For example, the operation stop instruction is displayed in a size smaller than the normal size (when the rotation stop guide is not displayed) so as not to interfere with the display of the rotation stop guide. Alternatively, only the operation stop instruction sound is output without displaying the operation stop instruction.

  Note that the display of the operation stop instruction is given priority over the display of the rotation stop guide, that is, the rotation stop guide may not be displayed when the operation stop instruction is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 46. In this case, the operation stop instruction sound may or may not be output, but the stop operation order display lamps 30a to 30c also display the stop operation order of the stop buttons 11, 12, and 13. Therefore, the rotation stop guidance display function is maintained.

  Here, there are two operation levers, 1BET lever 7 and start lever 10, both of which trigger the reels 17a, 17b, and 17c by operation (the former is a special control and the latter is a start condition). Among the 1BET lever 7 and the start lever 10 that can be used, the 1BET lever 7 executes processing for specific notification when detecting a predetermined operation as described above. With respect to, a predetermined operation that causes damage or failure is not detected, that is, a process for specific notification is not performed. However, for the start lever 10, when a predetermined operation is detected, a process for specific notification may be executed.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S11 is No, it is determined whether or not the operation continuation flag F = 1 (S17). If the determination in S17 is Yes, the operation continuation flag F is set to 0 (S18), and the operation continuation time t Is reset to 0 (S19). For the predetermined time T, a time other than 5 seconds (for example, 10 seconds or 30 seconds) may be set.

  Thus, the main control board 300 receives the detection signal from the 1BET switch 7sw and outputs the detection signal to the sub control board 400, and the sub control board 400 receives the detection signal from the main control board 300 and continues the operation. When the time t is measured and the operation duration t exceeds the predetermined time T, a predetermined operation of the 1BET lever 7 (that is, an operation performed continuously for the predetermined time T) is detected. As a process for notification, the liquid crystal display device 46 and further the speaker 34 are caused to execute specific notification. As another specific notification process, a process of outputting information indicating that the operation duration t has exceeded a predetermined time T to the outside of the gaming machine 1 (for example, a hall computer) is executed. Also good.

  Alternatively, the main control board 300 receives a detection signal from the 1BET switch 7sw as a process for specific notification, measures the operation duration t, and if the operation duration t exceeds the predetermined time T, A process of outputting information indicating the above to the outside of the gaming machine 1 (for example, a hall computer) may be executed. When the hall computer receives information indicating that the operation duration time t has exceeded the predetermined time T from the main control board 300 or the sub-control board 400, the hall computer may perform some notification to the hall staff or the player. Good.

  As described above, when the operation duration time t during which the 1BET lever 7 is continuously operated exceeds the predetermined time T, a process for specific notification is executed, but the 1BET lever 7 continues as another notification control. The frequency of operation of the 1BET lever 7 within the set period (the number of operations and the operation time) is calculated, and when the frequency exceeds the set value, a specific notification is made. Processing may be executed.

  For example, based on the operation signal input of the 1BET lever 7, it is determined whether or not the 1BET lever 7 is operated 10 times or more per minute, and when the operation is performed 10 times or more, a specific notification process is executed. It may be. In addition, a force (load, operating strength) in the direction opposite to the initial operation position A1 at the operation end position A2 of the 1BET lever 7 can be detected (for example, a load cell is provided), and the force exceeds a set value. Then, a process for specific notification may be executed.

[Forming specific parts]
By the way, as shown in FIG. 73, a part of the rotation base 53 of the 1BET lever 7 is constituted by fixing a pair of rotation base division members 53L and 53R as specific members that can be touched by the player. These two rotating base part dividing members 53L and 53R are formed by die casting (predetermined mold forming), and of these rotating base parts 53 (rotating base part dividing members 53L and 53R), die casting is used. The portions where the dividing lines 53La and 53Ra are formed are formed in a concave groove shape (concave groove 53C).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 74, a die-cast molding apparatus A that molds each rotating base split member 53L, 53R has a pair of molds A1, A2 (one is a fixed mold and the other is a movable mold), With these molds A1 and A2 closed, the cavity A3 is filled with molten metal, and after the metal is hardened, the molds A1 and A2 are opened to form respective rotating base parts. The members 53L and 53R are taken out.

  In the rotating base 53, a portion that can be touched by the player is a pair of partial cylindrical portions 53b, but the right end portion (the inner end portion in the width direction) of the left partial cylindrical portion 53b and the right partial cylindrical portion 53b. The pair of rotating base part dividing members 53L and 53R are fixed to each other in a state in which the left end part (the inner end part in the width direction) is in contact with each other.

  And each rotation base part division | segmentation member 53L, 53R is a pair of rotation base part division | segmentation members so that division line 53La, 53Ra may be formed in the width direction inner end part over the circumferential direction full length of the partial cylindrical part 53b. The die 53 is formed so that a minute groove 53C is formed in a state where 53L and 53R are fixed to each other, that is, the inner end portion in the width direction of the partial cylindrical portion 53b falls into the radial center. It is formed by cast molding.

  In the die cast molding apparatus A shown in FIG. 74, in particular, in order to form the width direction inner end side portion of the partial cylindrical portion 53b, and after filling and hardening the molten metal in the cavity A3, a pair of gold In order to enable the molds A1 and A2 to be opened, that is, to take out the molded product, a movable slide core A4 is provided by a hydraulic cylinder or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 75, a part of the first lever 56 of the 1BET lever 7 is configured by fixing a pair of first lever split members 56L and 56R as specific members that can be touched by the player. These two first lever split members 56L and 56R are formed by die casting (predetermined mold molding), and of these first levers 56 (first lever split members 56L and 56R), die casting is used. The portions where the dividing lines 56La and 56Ra are formed are formed in a concave groove shape (concave groove 56C).

  Although illustration of the die-cast molding apparatus that molds each of the first lever split members 56L and 56R is omitted, in particular, in the first lever 56, the portions that can be touched by the player are the cylindrical first lever middle portion 56b and the first lever. In this portion, two right end portions (circumferential ends) of the left first lever split member 56L and two left end portions (circumferential direction) of the right first lever split member 56R are formed. The pair of first lever split members 56L and 56R are fixed to each other in a state in which both end portions are in contact with each other.

  Each first lever split member 56L, 56R is formed with a pair of split lines 56La, 56Ra at both ends in the circumferential direction over the entire length in the length direction of the first lever middle portion 56b and the first lever tip portion 56c. In addition, the pair of first lever split members 56L and 56R are fixed to each other so that the pair of minute concave grooves 56C are formed, that is, the circumference of the first lever split members 56L and 56R. It is formed by die-casting so that both ends in the direction have a shape that falls toward the center in the radial direction.

  In the present embodiment, a pair of members (a rotation base 53, etc.) to which a pair of members (a pair of rotation base division members 53L, 53R, etc.) are fixed to each other are fixed to each other. The part where the dividing line is formed is formed in the shape of a concave groove. In addition to these components, a specific member made of metal that can be touched by the player is formed by die casting, and is a specific member consisting of a single member. Of these, the part where the dividing line is formed by die casting may be formed in a concave groove shape.

  In addition, the specific member that can be touched by the player is made of synthetic resin, the specific member is formed by injection molding, and the portion of the specific member where the dividing line is formed by injection molding is formed in a concave groove shape. May be. Moreover, the metal specific member which a player can touch may be formed by casting, and the part in which the dividing line is formed by casting will be formed in a concave groove shape.

  The operation and effect of the gaming machine 1 including the operation lever device 50 having the 1BET lever 7 and the lever mounting unit 51 described above will be described.

  A conventional swivel-type gaming machine has a plurality of operation units that can be operated by a player. Since any of these operation units is mounted on the gaming machine body in a relatively compact manner, of which, Although there is a start lever as an operation lever that can be operated dynamically, the operation lever is mounted on the gaming machine body so as to protrude forward, so it is difficult to make a novel gaming machine design with this operation lever. The operation of the control lever is also lacking in novelty.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, first, the lever mounting unit 51 is provided so as to protrude forward on the front surface portion of the front door 3, and the player rotates the 1BET lever 7 about the axis o1. The base end portion of the 1BET lever 7 is operably mounted on the lever mounting unit 51 so as to be rotatable around the axis o1. When the 1BET lever 7 is at the initial operation position A1, Extending upward along a plane parallel to the front surface of the door 3, the grip portion 54 of the 1BET lever 7 is provided so as to protrude upward from the upper end of the front door 3 in a front view.

  That is, unlike the configuration of the start lever 10, the 1 BET lever 7 is enlarged, arranged in a wide range in the vertical direction on the front side of the front door 3, and the grip portion 54 projects upward from the upper end of the front door 3. Thus, the lever mounting unit 51 can be made very conspicuous. Therefore, the presence of the gaming machine 1 is emphasized as compared with other gaming machines, that is, a position relatively far from the gaming machine 1 (if the gaming machine 1 is another gaming machine, The presence of the gaming machine 1 can be surely notified to a player at a position where the model of the gaming machine is unknown. In this way, the 1BET lever 7 and the lever mounting unit 51 (operation lever device 50) that can improve the design of the gaming machine 1 to a novel one can be provided.

  Unlike the case where the player operates the start lever 10, when the 1BET lever 7 is operated, the lever body 53 or the grip portion 54 of the 1BET lever 7 is gripped by his / her hand, and his / her arm is relatively large. Thus, it is necessary to rotate the 1 BET lever 7 forward (front) and downward from the operation initial position A1 about the axis o1 to the operation end position A2. In this way, the 1BET lever 7 that enables a novel operation can be provided.

  In conventional swivel-type gaming machines, there are multiple operation units that can be operated by the player. Of these, if the only operation lever that can be operated by the player is the start lever, a game based on a novel operation of the operation lever. There is a limit to improving the performance or performance. Furthermore, in the conventional spinning machine, information indicating the winning combination determined when the start condition is established is output from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. Since operation signals such as possible performance buttons are not directly input to the main control unit but directly input to the sub-control unit, there is a limit in realizing improvement in game performance or performance.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, not only the start lever 10 but also the 1 BET lever 7 is provided as an operation lever that can be rotated by the player. Also, the operation signal of the start lever 10 and the 1 BET lever 7 is directly input to the main control board 300, the operation signal of the effect button 18 is directly input to the sub control board 400, and the operation signal of the 1BET lever 7 is further input to the sub control board 400 via the main control board 300. Is input.

  The 1BET lever 7 is not only used to cause the main control board 300 to execute control for making “1” medals usable for games, but also to the sub-control board 400 and the like. This is for effect control related to the effect, that is, it can be used as an opportunity to start the second effect on the sub-control board 400 or the like, and is therefore based on a novel 1BET lever 7 operation. Improvements in playability and performance can be realized.

  Further, since the base end portion of the 1BET lever 7 is rotatably supported by the lever mounting unit 51 protruding forward from the front door 3, the 1BET lever 7 is separated from the front door 3 to the front and in a posture close to vertical. That is, it is possible to set the operation initial position A1 in a posture in which the player can easily operate the 1BET lever 7. Therefore, since the second lever 57 of the 1BET lever 7 is formed straight and the second lever 57 does not need to be bent, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  A conventional gaming machine (rotating-type gaming machine) has a plurality of operating units that can be operated by a player, and any of these operating units is used for transporting, installing, etc. a rotating-type gaming machine. The main body is mounted relatively compactly, that is, the configuration (size) of the operation unit is limited.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, as described above, the size of the 1BET lever 7 can be increased, the design of the gaming machine 1 can be improved to a novel one, and a novel operation can be performed. 1BET lever 7 at the initial operation position A1 gets in the way when installing in the game hall, especially when transporting various gaming machines (rotating type gaming machines) individually However, when the 1BET lever 7 protrudes upward from the upper end of the front door 3, the gaming machine 1 cannot be packed with the existing packing case.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the normal operation position A in which the 1BET lever 7 can be operated in the normal operation direction α and the retreat in which the 1BET lever 7 is retracted in a direction β different from at least the normal operation direction α. The lever switching means 55 that can be switched to the position B is provided, and the 1BET lever 7 in the retracted position B can be positioned inside the outer periphery of the front door 43 in a front view by the lever switching means 55.

  In other words, when the gaming machine 1 is transported or installed in the gaming hall, the 1BET lever 7 is switched to the retracted position B so that the 1BET lever 7 does not get in the way, especially when the gaming machine 1 is transported. The gaming machine 1 can be packed in an existing packing case. Thus, since the 1BET lever 7 can be switched between the normal operation position A and the retracted position B, it is possible to cope with an increase in the size of the 1BET lever 7.

  In addition, lever mounting unit 51 is used, and inside it, lever support means 87 that supports 1BET lever 7 so as to rotate freely between operation initial position A1 and operation end position A2, and 1BET lever 7 is rotated to operation initial position A1. A structure relating to the rotation of the large 1BET lever 7 can be provided, such as a return spring 88 that is urged by movement.

  Furthermore, the lever mounting unit 51 is used, and the left and right and the front decorative plates 83 to 85 constitute the lighting decoration means for production, respectively. Since the means 71 is provided, it is possible to improve the performance by the operation lever device 50.

  Conventional gaming machines (rotating-type gaming machines) have a start lever as an operation lever that can be turned by the player. The turning operation of the start lever gives the player a slight force on the start lever. In other words, it is not structured to give a feeling of operation particularly to a player who rotates the operation lever.

  Therefore, an operation feeling imparting means 90 is provided to give an operational feeling to the player who rotates the 1BET lever 7 from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2. The operation feeling imparting means 90 is intermittently turned by the rotation of the 1BET lever 7. When the 1BET lever 7 rotates from the operation initial position A1 to the operation end position A2, an operation resistance is added to the 1BET lever 7 and the 1BET lever 7 is moved to the operation end position. Since there is a resistance adding means 90B that does not apply an external force to the 1BET lever 7 when rotating from the A2 to the operation initial position A1, the 1BET lever 7 that enables the player to perform a turning operation that can enhance the operational feeling is provided. Can do.

  As described above, the size of the 1BET lever 7 can be increased and the operability can be improved. However, there is a concern that the 1BET lever 7, the 1BET lever 7, the lever mounting unit 51, the front door 3 and the like may be damaged due to excessive operation. . Therefore, if an operation that continues for a predetermined time T is detected as a predetermined operation of the 1BET lever 7, an operation stop instruction is executed as a specific notification, so that the 1BET lever 7, the lever mounting unit 51, the front door 3, etc. are damaged. In such a case, the player can be warned that the operation is unreasonable, and the player can be prevented from mischief.

  Conventional gaming machines are generally provided with a lighting device for production. In this lighting device, an LED board, an LED mounted on the LED board, and light emitted from the LED are emitted. A structure including a diffusing light diffusing lens is a basic structure. However, when the light diffusing lens is composed of one member, there is a limit to improving the light diffusing property of the light diffusing lens, and the outer surface of the electric decoration device It may be difficult to shine with uniform brightness as a whole.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, since the illumination means 71 is formed in a spherical shape, the above-mentioned problem becomes more prominent, but this illumination means 71 has the first and second light diffusions. Since it has the lenses 73 and 74 and the lens case 75, it can be set as the electrical decoration means excellent in light diffusibility, and the outer surface of the electrical decoration means 71 (here, the transmission part 76d of the outer shell case 76) is entirely formed. Can be illuminated with uniform brightness.

  Next, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, since the rotation base 53 and the first lever 56 of the 1BET lever 7 are formed by die casting, the 1BET lever 7 having high strength can be configured, and the 1BET lever There is an advantage that the production cost can be reduced by mass production of 7.

  However, a dividing line (parting line) is formed on the rotation base 53 and the first lever 56 formed by die casting, and burrs may occur along the dividing line. Here, if the part where the dividing line is formed is located where the player can touch, there is a possibility that the touch and appearance (look) of the rotating base 53 and the first lever 56 may be deteriorated. In order to do so, it is necessary to perform sufficient finishing such as polishing on the rotating base 53 and the first lever 56 after die casting, that is, the manufacturing load increases.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the part of the rotating base 53 where the dividing lines 53La and 53Ra are formed by die casting and the dividing line 56La and 56Ra of the first lever 56 are formed by die casting. Since each part is formed in a concave groove shape, the rotating base 53 and the first part can be removed with less work of finishing compared to the part where the dividing line is formed where the player can touch. The touch and appearance of the one lever 56 are improved, so that the manufacturing load of the rotating base 53 and the first lever 56 can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

◆ In conventional gaming machines (rotating-type gaming machines), there are multiple operating parts that can be operated by the player. Of these, the only operating lever that can be operated by the player is the start lever. There is a limit to realizing improvement in playability or performance based on the operation.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine that performs a game-related determination based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the control means for executing the control related to the game, and the player A first operation lever provided so as to be capable of rotating operation, and causing the control means to execute a first control; and a player operable to rotate independently of the first operation lever; and the control means And a second operating lever for executing the second control.

  Furthermore, the control means includes first control means for controlling the progress of the game, and second control means for controlling an effect accompanying the progress of the game, and the first operating lever is operated by the first control. The second operating lever can be used as an opportunity to cause the second control means to start a specific effect by an operation. Is provided.

◆ In conventional gaming machines (rotating-type gaming machines), a plurality of operation units that can be operated by a player are provided, but there is room for improvement in gaming performance or performance by operation.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine that makes a determination related to the game based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the first control means for controlling the progress of the game, The second control means for controlling the effect accompanying the progress, the first operating means operable by the player, the first detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the first operating means, and the second operable by the player An operating means, a second detecting means capable of detecting an operation of the second operating means, a third operating means operable by the player, and a third detecting means capable of detecting an operation of the third operating means. The first control means can receive the detection signal from the first detection means to establish the start condition, and can receive the detection signal from the second detection means to receive the second control. The detection signal can be output to the The second control means can receive the detection signal from the three detection means and cause the first effect to be executed. The second control means receives the detection signal from the first control means and is different from the first effect. It is possible to execute the production.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine that makes a determination related to the game based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the first control means for controlling the progress of the game, The second control means for controlling the effect accompanying the progress, the first operating means operable by the player, the first detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the first operating means, and the second operable by the player Operating means and second detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the second operating means, wherein the first control means receives a detection signal from the second detecting means and sends a detection signal to the second control means. The second control means can receive a detection signal from the first detection means and execute a first effect, receive the detection signal from the first control means, and To execute a second effect different from the first effect. It is possible.

◇ Conventional gaming machines (cylinder-type gaming machines) have a plurality of operating parts that can be operated by the player, but since these operating parts are mounted on the gaming machine body in a relatively compact manner, It is difficult to make the design of the gaming machine innovative by the part, and the operation of these operation parts also lacks the novelty.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine that makes a determination related to the game based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the gaming machine main body and control means for executing the control related to the game And an operating means that is mounted on the gaming machine main body so as to be operable by a player, and that causes the control means to execute predetermined control, wherein the operating means is at least partly in front view. It was provided so as to be positioned from the position inside the outer periphery of the machine body to the outside including the outer periphery.

  Further, the operating means has an operating portion that is mounted on the front side portion of the gaming machine main body and has an operating portion positioned outward in a non-operating state.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine in which a game-related determination is made based on the establishment of the start condition, and the game is advanced by changing the design based on the determination result, the gaming machine main body and the player operate the game machine. A first operation unit that can be extended from the gaming machine main body and can be used as an opportunity to start changing the symbol by an operation; and a first operation unit from the gaming machine main body that can be operated by a player. And a second operation unit provided so as to be able to trigger a predetermined effect accompanying the progress of the game.

◆ Conventional gaming machines (revolving game machines) have a plurality of operation parts that can be operated by the player, and any of these operation parts can be used for transporting or installing a revolving gaming machine. It is mounted relatively compactly on the machine body, that is, the configuration (size) of the operation unit is limited.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine that performs a game-related determination based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the control means for executing the control related to the game, and the player An operating means provided so as to be operable and for causing the control means to execute a predetermined control; a normal operating position at which the operating means can be operated in a normal operating direction; and at least a part of the operating means for the normal operation Switching means capable of switching to a retracted position retracted in a direction different from the operation direction is provided.

  Furthermore, the game machine main body is provided, and the operating means is mounted on the game machine main body, and at least a part thereof from the outer periphery of the game machine main body in a front view when in the normal operation position and in a non-operation state. And the switching means positions the operation means in the retracted position on the inner side of the outer periphery of the gaming machine body in a front view.

◆ Conventional gaming machines (rotating-type gaming machines) have a start lever as an operation lever that can be turned by the player. The operation lever is mounted on the middle stage of the door of the gaming machine body together with other operation parts. Therefore, it is difficult to make the game machine design innovative with the operation lever.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine that performs a game-related determination based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the gaming machine main body and a predetermined part of the gaming machine main body are moved forward. And an operating means attached to the overhanging portion so as to be operable by the player.

◆ Conventional gaming machines (rotating-type gaming machines) have a start lever as an operation lever that can be operated by the player, but the structure gives a feeling of operation especially to the player who rotates the operation lever. Not.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine that performs the determination related to the game by establishing the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the operating means provided so that the player can operate, Operation feeling imparting means for providing an operation feeling to the player who operates the operation lever is provided.

◆ In a conventional gaming machine (cylinder-type gaming machine), if the operating lever can be tilted in a direction different from the normal operating direction by backlash or the like, the rotation operation of the operating lever is not reliably detected by the detection SW due to this tilting. There is concern.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine that performs a game-related determination based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the control means for executing the control related to the game, and the player An operation lever that is provided so as to be capable of rotating operation, and that allows the control means to execute predetermined control, and supports the operation lever so as to be rotatable over an initial operation position and an operation end position about a predetermined axis. The lever support means and the operation lever are movably supported independently. When the operation lever rotates from the operation initial position to the operation end position, it receives a force from the operation lever at least in the vicinity of the operation end position. And an detecting member capable of detecting an operation of the operating lever to the operation end position via the operating member.

◆ In a conventional gaming machine (rotor-type gaming machine), there is a concern that the operating unit or the like may be damaged if the operating unit is forcibly operated.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine that performs a game-related determination based on the establishment of the start condition and advances the game based on the determination result, the control means for executing the control related to the game, and the player An operation means provided so as to be operable, and a detection means capable of detecting an operation of the operation means, wherein the control means can receive a detection signal from the detection means and execute predetermined control, and When a predetermined operation of the operation means is detected, a process for specific notification is executed.

◆ There is a limit to improving the light diffusibility by the light diffusing lens in the conventional lighting means of gaming machines.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine provided with the electric decoration means, the electric decoration means includes a light source and a first light diffusing lens that emits the light from the light source incident, diffused, and emitted. The first light diffusing lens has a first outer surface whose radius increases as the distance from the light source increases, and the first outer surface has a cross-sectional shape of at least a part of a polygon. It has the some 1st light-diffusion surface arranged in parallel with the circumferential direction.

  Further, the first light diffusing lens has a first concave portion having a concave portion on the opposite side to the light source so as to form a first thick portion that becomes thinner as being separated from the light source on the inner side of the first outer surface. Have.

  Furthermore, the illumination means is disposed on the side opposite to the light source with respect to the first light diffusing lens, and includes a second light diffusing lens that enters, diffuses and emits light from the first light diffusing lens. The second light diffusing lens has a second outer surface whose radius increases as the distance from the first light diffusing lens increases, and whose maximum radius is larger than the maximum radius of the first outer surface; 2 outer surface has several 2nd light-diffusion surface arranged in parallel in the circumferential direction so that the cross-sectional shape may become a shape of at least one part of a polygon.

  Further, the second light diffusing lens is opposite to the first light diffusing lens so as to form a second thick portion that becomes thinner as it is separated from the first light diffusing lens inside the second outer surface. Has a second recess.

  Furthermore, the second light diffusing lens has a plurality of grooves extending radially from the center side toward the second outer surface at a portion facing the first light diffusing lens.

◆ In a gaming machine, when a specific member that can be touched by a player is formed by predetermined molding, the part where the dividing line is formed by molding can be touched by the player. If it exists, there exists a possibility of deteriorating the touch and external appearance (look) of the specific member.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine, the specific member of the operating means that can be operated by the player is formed by a predetermined mold, and a portion of the specific member where the dividing line is formed by the mold is formed. , Formed in a groove shape.

  In addition, various modifications other than the disclosed items can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the 1 BET lever 1 is provided so as to protrude upward from the upper end of the front door 3, but it can also be provided so as to protrude laterally from the left end or right end of the front door 3. is there.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) has been described. However, various other spinning machines (slot machines), pachinko gaming machines, sparrows, etc. The present invention can be applied to game machines such as ball game machines and arrange ball game machines.

1 gaming machine 3 front door (game machine body)
7 1 BET lever (operating means, operating lever, operating part, second operating means, second operating lever, second operating part)
7sw 1BET switch (detection means, second detection means)
10 Start lever (first operating means, first operating lever, first operating part)
10 sw Start switch (first detection means)
18 effect buttons (third operation means (or first operation means))
18sw effect button detection switch (third detection means (or first detection means))
34 Speaker (notification means)
46 Liquid crystal display (notification means)
51 Lever mounting unit 51 (overhang, lever mounting structure)
54 Grasping part 55 Lever switching means (switching means)
71 Illumination means 72 LED (light source)
73 1st light-diffusion lens 73a 1st outer peripheral surface (1st outer surface)
73a1 First light diffusion surface 73b First thick portion 73c First recess 74 Second light diffusion lens 74a Second outer peripheral surface (second outer surface)
74a1 2nd light diffusion surface 74b 2nd thick part 74c 2nd recessed part 74e1 Groove part 76c Decoration part 76d Transmission part 87 Lever support means 90 Operation feeling provision means 97 Actuation member 300 Main control board (control means, 1st control means)
400 Sub-control board (control means, second control means)

In the first invention, a game-related determination is made based on the establishment of a start condition, and a game machine (1) that advances a game based on the determination result executes a game machine main body (3) and control related to the game. Control means (300/400) for operating, and operating means (7) for being attached to the gaming machine main body (3) so as to be operable by a player and for causing the control means (300/400) to execute predetermined control. The operating means (7) includes a first member (57) and a second member (54) provided on the distal end side of the first member (57), and is in a non-operating state. The first member (57) is positioned in front of the gaming machine main body (3) with a gap between the gaming machine main body (3) and the second member (54) is viewed from the front. characterized in that provided so as to be located outward from the outer periphery of the gaming machine main body (3) at.

Before SL operating means (7) is a proximal end on the front side portion of the gaming machine main body (3) may be configured mounted.

A judgment relating to the game by the occurrence of startup conditions, the determination result to the gaming machine to advance the game by varying the pattern based on (1), the gaming machine main body (3), player operably A first operation unit (10) that extends from the gaming machine main body (3) and can be used as an opportunity to start the change of the symbol by an operation, and the gaming machine main body (3 ) From the first operation part (10), and a second operation part (7) provided so as to be able to trigger a predetermined effect accompanying the progress of the game by the operation. It may be configured.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that performs a game-related determination by establishing a start condition and advances the game based on the determination result,
A gaming machine body,
Control means for executing control related to the game;
An operation means that is mounted on the gaming machine main body so that a player can operate, and that causes the control means to execute a predetermined control;
The operation means includes
A gaming machine, wherein at least a part of the gaming machine is provided so as to be located from an inner position to an outer side including the outer periphery of the gaming machine main body when viewed from the front. The operation means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a base end portion is attached to a front side portion of the gaming machine main body, and has an operation portion positioned outside in a non-operating state. In a gaming machine that makes a determination related to a game by establishing a start condition, and advances the game by changing the design based on the determination result,
A gaming machine body,
A first operation unit provided so that a player can operate to extend from the gaming machine main body, and to trigger a change of the symbol by operation;
A second operation unit provided so that a player can operate to extend from the main body of the gaming machine in a different direction from the first operation unit, and to trigger a predetermined effect accompanying the progress of the game by the operation; ,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: