JP2017074134A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance the attractiveness of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a game board; a game frame; operation means 4210 which is provided in the game frame and operable by a player; operation amount detection means 4230 for detecting an operation amount of the operation means by the player; display performance means which is provided in the game board and performs a display performance; light emission performance means which is provided in the game board and performs a light emission performance; and performance control means for allowing the display performance means and the light emission performance means to perform a predetermined performance, on the basis of the operation amount detected by the operation amount detection means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14-7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a starting device provided on the game board, a big hit determination is made and a special symbol is variably displayed on the display. At this time, the liquid crystal display device provided at the center of the game board is decorated. There is a known gaming machine that displays symbols in a variable manner. Here, when the special symbol is a jackpot, the corresponding decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”), and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is started.

  In such a gaming machine, an effect using an accessory or the like is performed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In particular, in the so-called fierce heat production, which suggests that there is a high possibility of being a big hit, there is an effect in which an accessory moves (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-023617 A

  However, as a result, there is a concern that the interest of games will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of games.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following application examples. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

[Application Example 1]
A gaming machine (100) comprising a game board (102), a game frame (150), an operation means (4210) provided in the game frame and operable by a player, and the operation means by the player An operation amount detecting means (4230) for detecting an operation amount, a display effect means (131) provided on the game board for performing a display effect, and a light emission effect means (2000) provided on the game board for performing a light effect. And an effect control means (320a) for performing a predetermined effect on the display effect means and the light emission effect means based on the operation amount detected by the operation amount detection means. To play.
[Application Example 2]
A gaming machine (100) according to application example 1,
The operation means (4210) is configured to be rotatable within a predetermined range, the operation amount detection means (4230) detects the rotation amount of the operation means as the operation amount, and the effect control means (320a) A gaming machine characterized by controlling the light emitting effect means (2000) to change the light emitting area of the light emitting effect means according to the amount of rotation.
[Application Example 3]
In the gaming machine (100) according to application example 1 or application example 2, a plurality of the operation means (4210) are provided in the game frame (150), and the operation amount detection means (4230) The operation amount of each of the operation means is configured to be detectable, and the effect control means (320a) performs the predetermined effect based on any one operation amount of the operation amounts of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized by performing.

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

It is a front view of game machine 100 of this embodiment. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a state in which a glass frame 150 and an inner frame 170 are opened with respect to an outer frame 160. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a main ROM 301b and a main RAM 301c of the main control board 300. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows various determination tables. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol determination table T2 and the jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic flow of processing executed by a main control board 300. FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing details of the effect control board 320. FIG. 38 shows a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320. It is a flowchart of an effect pattern determination process. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic external configuration of a meter unit 2000. FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a first meter unit 2100. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a second meter unit 2500. FIG. It is the figure which looked at the button unit 3000 from the top. 2 is a schematic external configuration diagram of a button body 3100. FIG. 5 is a view showing a side surface of a button body 3100. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the mechanism in which the meter needle light emission part 3120B light-emits. It is a figure for demonstrating the optical path of the light which passed the light guide lens plate 3130. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of button cover 3110A at the time of the predetermined state of the button part 3110. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows a part of effect operation unit BSU. It is a perspective view which shows the production | presentation operation unit of the state which removed the decoration panel. It is the figure which showed the structure of the handle unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a throttle unit and a handle bar. It is sectional drawing of a right side handle unit. It is the perspective view which showed the inner side of the throttle grip. It is the perspective view which showed the inner side structure of the throttle unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which is not rotating the throttle grip. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which rotated the throttle grip. It is explanatory drawing which showed the attachment port and the flat cable. It is the perspective view which showed the attachment position of the vibration motor. It is a disassembled perspective view of an impact-absorbing part. It is a 1st figure which shows the structure of an impact absorption part. It is a 2nd figure which shows the structure of an impact-absorbing part. It is explanatory drawing which showed the flow of the force between a skeleton member and an impact-absorbing part. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which is not rotating the handle | steering-wheel unit. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which rotated the handle | steering-wheel unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the board light emission effect by throttle operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the display effect by throttle operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the effect production by throttle operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the frame light emission effect by throttle operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the display effect based on a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of an interlocking production. It is a 1st figure for demonstrating the example of a transition expectation degree suggestion production. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the example of a transition expectation degree suggestion effect.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 100 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
[Configuration of gaming machine 100]
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a state in which the glass frame 150 and the inner frame 170 are opened with respect to the outer frame 160. The gaming machine 100 fires a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, a pachinko game in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the win. Machine.

  In the following description, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “X direction”, particularly, the right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “+ X direction”, and the left direction of the gaming machine 100 is referred to as “−X” as necessary. Also called “direction”. The up and down direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “Y direction”, in particular, the upward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “+ Y direction”, and the downward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “−Y direction”. Further, the depth direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “Z direction”, in particular, the direction toward the back side with respect to the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as “+ Z direction”, and the direction toward the near side with respect to the gaming machine 100 is “ Also referred to as “−Z direction”.

  The gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 160 attached to an island facility of a game store, an inner frame 170 rotatably supported by the outer frame 160 on the front side of the outer frame 160, and a front side of the inner frame 170. The inner frame 170 and the glass frame 150 rotatably supported are provided. As shown in FIG. 2, a glass member 151 is detachably provided on the glass frame 150 from the back side. Further, a glass frame opening switch (not shown) for detecting that the glass frame 150 is opened is provided at a predetermined position of the glass frame 150, and that the inner frame 170 is opened at a predetermined position of the inner frame 170. An inner frame opening switch (not shown) for detection is provided.

  The inner frame 170 is provided with main mechanisms constituting the gaming machine 100, various components, a board, and the like, and a gaming board 102 is detachably provided. A game area 106 is provided between the glass member 151 and the game board 102. The game area 106 includes a game ball flow area (not shown) in which game balls flow down and a display screen area of the main display device 131.

  On the lower side of the glass frame 150, an effect operation unit BSU is provided. The rendering operation unit BSU includes a button unit 3000 and a handle unit 4000. A throttle unit 4200 is attached to the handle unit 4000. An upper plate 128 is provided on the back side of the effect operation unit BSU. In addition, a lower plate 129 is provided on the lower left side of the effect operation unit BSU. Furthermore, a launch handle device 103 is provided on the lower right side of the rendering operation unit BSU.

  The upper plate 128 is a plate for storing game balls to be launched into the game area 106. The lower plate 129 is a plate for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 128. The game balls stored in the upper plate 128 are led to a launch rail (not shown), and are guided to a guide rail (not shown) through the launch rail by a launch handle device 103 with a predetermined launch strength. Launched in area 106 (game ball falling area). In this case, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 due to the rotation operation of the launch handle device 103 by the player passes through the left route 106 a or the right route 106 b in the game ball flow-down area included in the game region 106. To do. Specifically, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 relatively weakly, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 can pass through the left route 106a. On the other hand, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 relatively strongly, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 can pass through the right route 106b.

A button unit 3000 is arranged at the center of the effect operation unit BSU. The button unit 3000 can change the effect mode by a pressing operation. A pair of handle units 4000 are arranged on the left and right sides of the button unit 3000. The handle unit 4000 can change the effect mode by rotating the throttle unit 4200.
In addition, an effect operation key 136 is provided on the left side of the effect operation unit BSU.

As shown in FIG. 1, a belt unit 1000 is disposed on the upper front side of the glass frame 150.
The game area 106 includes a meter unit 2000 on the far side of the left game ball flow area. Further, the game area 106 is provided with an S-shaped accessory unit 5000 that performs various effects by moving the game area 106 according to the progress of the game by the player.

The S-shaped accessory unit 5000 includes an upper accessory unit 6000 and a lower accessory unit 7000.
The upper bonus unit 6000 includes an upper bonus 6001 and a movable mechanism that moves the upper bonus 6001. The superior feature 6001 is stored in the back side of the logo “ABCDE” above the game area 106 and can be moved downward during the production.
In addition, the lower role unit 7000 includes a lower role 7001 and a movable mechanism that moves the lower role 7001. The lower member 7001 supports the S-shaped member 7002 in a rotatable manner. The lower role 7001 is stored in the lower part of the game area 106 and can be moved upward during production.

  A first starting device 112 having a starting area where a game ball can enter is provided in an area substantially below the center of the gaming area 106. The first starting device 112 is a general winning device type winning device. When a game ball is won, a big hit random number is acquired and a big hit determination is made, and a predetermined winning ball (for example, three) is paid out. .

  In addition, a second starter 115 having a start area in which a game ball can enter is provided in an area on the right side of the game area 106. The second starting device 115 is a so-called tulip-type electric accessory having a movable piece 115b, and is a first mode in which the movable piece 115b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the movable piece 115b is in an open state. The mode is variably controlled. When the second starting device 115 is controlled to the first mode, it is impossible to receive the game ball. On the other hand, when the second starting device 115 is controlled to the second mode, the movable piece 115b functions as a tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting device 115 is facilitated. That is, when the second starter 115 is in the first opening / closing mode, there is no gaming ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second opening / closing mode, the gaming ball winning opportunity is increased.

  When the game ball wins, the second starter 115 obtains a big hit random number and makes a big hit determination as in the first starter 112, and for example, the same award ball (three) as the first starter 112, for example. Will be paid out.

  Also, in the area on the right side of the game area 106, there are provided a normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which game balls can pass and a big winning device 117 capable of entering game balls. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113b, a hit random number is acquired and a hit determination is performed. Even if a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 113a, a prize ball based on the passage will not be paid out.

  The grand prize winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, and has an open / close door 117b that opens from the game board surface side to the glass plate side with the lower end as an axis. The movable control is performed between an open state substantially perpendicular to the game board surface and a closed state substantially parallel to the game board surface. When the open / close door 117b is opened substantially perpendicularly to the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize device 117, and the game ball can win the big prize device 117. Further, when a game ball wins the grand prize winning device 117, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 balls) is paid out.

  At the bottom of the game area 106, an out port 111 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the first starter 112, the second starter 115, and the grand prize winning device 117. Yes.

  A main display device 131 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and this main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, a plurality of decorative symbols for informing the jackpot determination result are variably displayed based on the winning of the game balls of the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115, and a combination of specific decorative symbols (for example, 777 etc.) is stopped and the fixed stop is displayed, so that the jackpot is notified as a jackpot determination result.

  In other words, the decorative symbol is a variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115. A variable display is performed in accordance with the display, and a stop display is performed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. In other words, the decorative symbol variation display by the main display device 131 and the special symbol variation display timing by the first special symbol display device 120 and the second special symbol display device 122 are synchronized. In addition, during the display of this decorative design, you may win a jackpot by displaying various images, characters, etc., or by displaying a pre-reading effect of the reserved display related to the special design. It has also given the players a sense of expectation.

  In this embodiment, the main display device 131 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display, an organic EL display may be used, and a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a rotating drum, etc. A display device may be used.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, a display 125 is provided at the lower right side of the game area 106. The display 125 includes a normal symbol display device 118, a first special symbol display device 120, a second special symbol display device 122, a normal symbol hold indicator 119, a first special symbol hold indicator 123, and a second And a special symbol hold indicator 124. Details of the display 125 will be described later.

  The main display device 131 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 102, and three decorative symbols are variably displayed and various effects are displayed. Such an effect displayed on the main display device 131 is executed based on an effect pattern described later. Hereinafter, the effect displayed on the main display device 131 is also simply referred to as “display effect”. In the present embodiment, the decorative design includes numerals 1 to 9 and a special design.

  In the display effect in the main display device 131, when the jackpot determination to be described later is won, that is, in the case of a jackpot, finally, three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and a jackpot symbol array (for example, “ "7,7,7" or the like) is displayed. Further, in the display effect, when the winning is determined in the jackpot determination to be described later, that is, in the case of losing, finally, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and a losing symbol array (for example, “2, 5” is displayed) , 1 ”etc.) is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize the result of the jackpot determination.

  When the player performs so-called “left strike” in which the launch handle device 103 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 106. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the launch handle device 103 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 106. Therefore, “right-handed” is required to win the gate 113b and the big winning device 117.

The first starter 112 is a starter that is always open. On the other hand, the second starter 115 is normally closed by the movable piece 115b. The movable piece 115b opens the second starter 115 based on the determination result on condition that the game ball enters the gate 113b. In this case, a state in which a game ball is easy to enter is created. When the game ball enters the first starter 112 or the second starter 115, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are acquired, and the following four determinations are made. Can be executed.
(1) A determination as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot determination).
(2) Determination of a symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol) for notifying the result of the jackpot determination on the display device 125 (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot symbol determination).
(3) In this jackpot determination symbol determination, in the case of a jackpot, a symbol representing the type of jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot symbol) is determined.
(4) Determination of whether or not to perform reach in the display effect on the main display device 131 (hereinafter, also referred to as reach determination) Determination of which variation pattern among a plurality of variation patterns (hereinafter, Also called variation pattern judgment)

The “hit game” is a special game that opens the grand prize winning device 117.
“Reach” means that, in the main display device 131, two decorative symbols among the three decorative symbols to be variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and the two decorative symbols are among the three decorative symbols constituting the jackpot symbol array. The case where it becomes the state which comprises these two. For example, in the main display device 131, two decorative symbols out of three decorative symbols to be variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and the two decorative symbols are in the same state. In this case, the decorative symbols constituting two of the three decorative symbols constituting the jackpot symbol arrangement are also referred to as reach symbols.
Further, in the following description, the above four determinations that are executed on condition that a winning game ball has passed through the first starting device 112 is also referred to as “first special symbol determination”. The above four determinations executed on the condition of winning are also referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 113b, a normal symbol random number is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the movable piece 115b is opened. Hereinafter, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes to the gate 113b is also referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning in normal symbol determination, that is, the probability of determining that the movable piece 115b is to be released is a specification that changes depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100.

  The big winning device 117 is opened according to the result of the jackpot symbol determination. An opening / closing door 117b for opening and closing the grand prize winning device 117 is provided at the opening of the big prize winning device 117. The big winning device 117 is normally closed by the opening / closing door 117b. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed in which the open / close door 117b is operated to open the winning device 117. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing “right-handed” during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not performed.

[Description of Display 125]
The display 125 shown in FIG. 1 mainly displays information related to jackpot symbol determination and normal symbol determination. The first special symbol display 120, the second special symbol display 122, the first special symbol hold display 123, the first 2 has a special symbol hold indicator 124, a normal symbol indicator 118, and a normal symbol hold indicator 119.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display unit 120 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol on the first special symbol determination based on the stopped special display. Inform the results. On the first special symbol display 120, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that it is a jackpot or a loss symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is displayed in a stopped manner. The

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 122 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops the display. The special symbol displayed in the second special symbol determination determines the jackpot symbol determination in the second special symbol determination. Inform the results. On the second special symbol display 122, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that it is a jackpot or a loss symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is stopped and displayed. .

  By the way, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 112, such as during a special symbol variation display or a big hit game related to the special symbol determination, is triggered by this winning. 1 Special symbol determination and symbol variation display are not immediately executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a hold function for holding the first special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the first special symbol determination as a set of hold information. The first special symbol hold indicator 123 displays the number of hold information for determining the first special symbol stored in this way.

  Similarly, when the gaming machine 100 wins a new game ball in the second starting device 115, such as during a special symbol variation display or a big hit game related to the special symbol determination, the gaming machine 100 receives the second special symbol as a trigger. It is configured not to immediately execute determination and symbol variation display. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a holding function for holding the second special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the second special symbol determination as a set of holding information. The second special symbol hold indicator 124 displays the number of hold information for determining the second special symbol stored in this way.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 118 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stops the display, and notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination based on the stopped and displayed normal symbol. By the way, the normal symbol display and the normal symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination are not immediately executed even when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b, such as during the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 118. ing. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a holding function for holding the normal symbol determination and storing the information of the normal symbol random number for the normal symbol determination as the hold information. The normal symbol hold indicator 119 displays the number of hold information for normal symbol determination stored in this way.

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 100]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the gaming machine 100. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301. The one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. The main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

  The main control input port includes a gate detection switch 303 that detects that a game ball has entered the gates 113a and 113b, and a first starter that detects that a game ball has entered the first starter 112. A detection switch 304, a second starter detection switch 305 that detects that a game ball has entered the second starter 115, a winning device detection switch 306 that detects that a game ball has entered the big winning device 117, and The payout control board 310 is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port displays a starter opening / closing solenoid 307 for opening / closing the movable piece 115b, a big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 for operating a plate for opening / closing the big winning device 117, a special symbol, and a normal symbol. Symbol displays 118, 120, 122, symbol hold indicators 119, 123, 124 for displaying the number of reserved information for special symbol determination and the number of reserved information for normal symbol determination, game information output for outputting an external information signal The terminal board 309, the payout control board 310, and the effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 309 is wired to the main control board 300, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the main ROM 301 b and the main RAM 301 c of the main control board 300. 4A is a diagram for explaining storage information stored in the main ROM 301b, and FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining a storage area in the main RAM 301c.

  The main ROM 301b stores game control programs and tables necessary for various games. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the main ROM 301b stores a jackpot determination table T1, a jackpot symbol determination table T2, a reach determination table T3, a variation pattern table T4, and a normal symbol determination table T5. ing.

The jackpot determination table T1 is a table for determining a jackpot based on a jackpot random number. The jackpot determination table T1 includes two jackpot determination tables, that is, a non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A and a probability change jackpot determination table T1B.
The jackpot symbol determination table T2 is a table for performing jackpot symbol determination based on the jackpot symbol random number. The jackpot symbol determination table T2 includes two jackpot symbol determination tables, that is, a special one jackpot symbol determination table T2A and a special two jackpot symbol determination table T2B.

The reach determination table T3 is a table for performing reach determination based on the reach determination random number. The reach determination table T3 includes four reach determination tables (not shown), that is, a special 1 normal time reach determination table, a special 1 probability change reach determination table, a special 2 normal time reach determination table, and a special 2 probability change time. And reach determination table. These four reach determination tables are selected depending on the gaming state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in the display effect based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The special 1 probability change reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in a display effect based on entering the first starting device 112 in the probability change gaming state. The special 2 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach in the display effect based on the ball entering the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variable gaming state. The special 2 probability change reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute reach using a decorative symbol in a display effect based on the ball entering the second starter 115 in the probability change gaming state.
The details of various game states such as the non-probability change game state and the probability change game state will be described later.

  The variation pattern table T4 is a table for performing variation pattern determination based on variation pattern random numbers. The variation pattern table T4 includes four variation pattern tables, that is, a special 1 normal variation pattern table T4A, a special 1 variation variation pattern table T4B, a special 2 normal variation pattern table T4C, and a special 2 variation variation pattern. Table T4D. These four variation pattern tables are selected according to the gaming state and the special symbol type. Specifically, the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variation gaming state. The special 1 variation pattern table T4B is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 in the probability variation gaming state. The special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variation gaming state. The special 2 probability variation time variation pattern table T4D is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting device 115 in the probability variation gaming state.

The normal symbol determination table T5 is a table for performing normal symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number.
Details of the jackpot determination table T1, the jackpot symbol determination table T2, the variation pattern table T4, and the normal symbol determination table T5 will be described later.

  The main RAM 301c functions as a data work area when the main CPU 301a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the main RAM 301c has a hold information storage area 301cx, a hold information determination area 301cy, and an acquired payout equivalent information storage area 301cz. Further, the main RAM 301c is a storage area (not shown) for storing various flags (probability changing game flag, short-time game flag, jackpot game flag, etc., which will be described later), various recorded values (variable K, constant Km, which will be described later) and the like. Z).

The hold information storage area 301cx has four hold information areas (first hold information area, second hold information area, third hold information area, and fourth hold information area) that can store hold information related to the first starter 112. And four hold information areas (first hold information area, second hold information area, third hold information area, and fourth hold information area) that can store hold information related to the second starter 115 are provided. ing. In the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol in the hold information storage area 301cx, the hold information is stored in the first hold information area with the highest priority, and the hold information is stored in the first hold information area. If stored, then the second reserved information area is preferentially stored, the third reserved information area is preferentially stored, and finally the fourth reserved information area is stored. Selected. The same applies to the hold information area corresponding to the second special symbol.
The hold information determination area 301cy is a determination area in which special symbol determination is executed based on the hold information.

The acquired output equivalent information storage area 301cz is information for storing acquired output equivalent information. The acquired payout equivalent information represents the number of game balls paid out to the player based on winning in the big winning device 117 in the big hit gaming state. When the number of winning balls equivalent information stored in the winning ball equivalent information storage area 301 cz (also referred to as the winning ball equivalent number) is one game ball enters the big winning device 117 (for example, 15) Add one by one. In other words, the number represented by the information corresponding to the earned game is a value obtained by multiplying the number of game balls entered into the big winning device 117 by the number of prize balls in the jackpot game state.
Note that the earned ball equivalent information stored in the earned ball equivalent information storage area 301cz is reset (erased) by the main CPU 301a when the short-time gaming state ends. Therefore, the number represented by this earned ball equivalent information is the number of game balls paid out to the jackpot gaming state at the time of the first jackpot and the case where the game state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state again before the short-time gaming state after the first jackpot This is the sum of the number of game balls paid out. In other words, the number of winning balls equivalent while the short-time gaming state continues is incremented by the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot gaming state every time the jackpot gaming state is shifted.

  The payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 311, the door opening switch 312, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on various commands received from the main control board 300, the button unit 3000, the rendering operation keys 136, and input signals from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

  For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the change start command from the main control board 300, the main display device 131, the audio output device 331, the belt unit 1000, the meter unit 2000, the button unit 3000, the throttle unit 4200, S The character control unit 5000, the upper accessory unit 6000, the lower accessory unit 7000, etc. determine an effect pattern for executing the game effect, and an effect pattern designation command for executing the effect pattern is displayed on the image control board. 330 and the lamp control board 340. Details of the determination of the effect pattern will be described later.

  The sub ROM 320b stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a plurality of tables. Details of these tables will be described later.

  The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 320a, and stores a gaming state, a production pattern, a decorative symbol, a counter, and firing operation information. The sub RAM 320c is provided with a plurality of storage areas. Details of these storage areas will be described later.

  The image control board 330 includes an image CPU (not shown), control ROM, control RAM, CGROM, VRAM, VDP, audio CPU, audio ROM, and audio RAM for performing image display control of the main display device 131. . The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and a main display device 131 and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area when the image CPU performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation based on the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the main display device 131. The image CPU executes a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. At the same time as reading, predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is developed in the VRAM, and the image data developed in the VRAM is controlled to be displayed on the main display device 131, thereby realizing a display effect.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. At the same time, audio output control is performed in the audio output device 331 to realize audio production.

  The lamp control board 340 performs control of various movable accessories and control of the lighting device 342 for presentation such as a lamp built in the button unit 3000 and a handle lamp built in the firing handle device 103. Specifically, the lamp control board 340 includes a belt unit 1000, a meter unit 2000, a button unit 3000, a throttle unit 4200, an S-shaped accessory unit 5000, an upper accessory unit 6000, and a lower accessory unit. By controlling the driving of the 7000, it is possible to realize a movable accessory effect by a movable accessory (movable body) provided in the driven unit. In addition, the lamp control board 340 realizes an illumination effect by performing lighting control or blinking control of the effect lighting device 342.

  The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

  The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitance type proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the firing handle device 103, and detects that the player has touched the firing handle device 103. Then, a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to the firing control board 350.

  The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, it is possible to detect the launch of the game ball on the effect control board 320.

  The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, a power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Description of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing various determination tables and the like. Specifically, FIG. 5A shows a non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, FIG. 5B shows a probability change jackpot determination table T1B, and FIG. 5C shows a normal symbol determination table T5. Indicates.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the gaming state relating to the jackpot determination can be set to “non-probability changing gaming state” or “probability changing gaming state”. Further, in the gaming machine 100, the game state relating to the normal symbol determination can be set to “non-short game state” or “time-short game state”. These gaming states will be described below.

[Explanation of non-probability game state and probability change game state]
In the jackpot determination in the non-probability variable gaming state, the non-probability variable jackpot determination table T1A shown in FIG. 5A is used. In the non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, the jackpot value determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to three numerical values “0” to “2”. In the jackpot determination using the non-probable change jackpot determination table T1A, a jackpot random number (a numerical value of “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering the first starter 112 or the second starter 115 is obtained. If it is one of the above three jackpot values, it is determined as “big hit”, and if it is not any of them, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the case of the non-probability variable gaming state, the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot (also referred to as a jackpot probability) is 1/400.

  For jackpot determination in the probability variation state, a probability variation jackpot determination table T1B shown in FIG. 5B is used. In the probability change jackpot determination table T1B, the jackpot value determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to 20 numbers from “0” to “19”. In the jackpot determination using the probability change jackpot determination table T1B, the jackpot random number (a numerical value of “0” to “1199”) acquired when entering the first starter 112 or the second starter 115 is If it is any of the above 20 jackpot values, it is determined as “big hit”, and if it is not any of them, it is determined as “lost”. That is, the jackpot probability in the probability variation gaming state is 1/60.

  Therefore, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability in the jackpot determination is set higher than that in the non-probability variation gaming state, and is more advantageous to the player than the non-probability variation gaming state. In the case of the probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”, and in the case of the non-probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. Further, the transition from the non-probability change gaming state to the probability change game state or the transition from the probability change game state to the non-probability change game state may be executed after the end of the jackpot game.

[Explanation of non-short-time gaming state and short-time gaming state]
As shown in FIG. 5C, in the normal symbol determination table T5, in the normal symbol determination in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning value determined to be a winning is set only to “0”, and the normal symbol determination in the time-saving gaming state. In this case, 65535 hit values from “0” to “65534” are set.

  In the normal symbol determination in the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number (a numerical value of “0” to “65535”) acquired when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b is the only hit value “1”. When it is “0”, it is determined as “winning”, and when it is not “0”, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 1/65536.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol determination in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number (a numerical value of “0” to “65535”) acquired when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b is the hit value of the above 65535. When it is either, it is determined as “winning”, and when it is neither, it is determined as “lost”. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 65535 / 65536≈1 / 1.00002.

  In the non-short-time gaming state, after the normal symbol determination is executed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gates 113a and 113b, the variation time from the start of the normal symbol change to the stop display is 12 The opening control time for moving the movable piece 115b to open the second starter 115 when the winning is won is set to be relatively short, 0.2 seconds. That is, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b, the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 118, and the normal symbol that is variably displayed is Stop display 12 seconds after starting the variable display. If the determination result is a win, the second starter 115 is opened for 0.2 seconds by the movement of the movable piece 115b after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, after performing the normal symbol determination that is performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gates 113a and 113b, the variation time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol to the stop display Is set to be relatively short as 3 seconds, and the opening control time for moving the movable piece 115b to open the second starter 115 when the winning is won is set as relatively long as 2.5 seconds. That is, in the short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b, the normal symbol determination is performed, and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 118, and the normal symbol displayed in a variable manner is changed. Stop display 3 seconds after the display starts. If the determination result is a win, the second starting device 115 is opened for 2.5 seconds by the movement of the movable piece 115b after the normal symbol stop display.

As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination hit probability is set to be relatively low as 1/65536, the normal symbol variation time is set to be relatively long as 12 seconds, and the movable piece The opening control time of 115b is set to be relatively short as 0.2 seconds.
On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination hit probability is set to a relatively high value of 65535/65536, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a relatively short value of 3 seconds, and the movable piece 115b is opened. The control time is set relatively long as 2.5 seconds.

  Therefore, when the same number of game balls have passed through the gates 113a and 113b, the time-short game state is more easily controlled to the open state than the non-time-short game state. Thereby, in the short-time gaming state, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed during the progress of the game, and the game can proceed more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state. In the short-time game state, the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and in the non-short-time game state, the short-time game flag is “OFF”. Further, the transition from the non-time-saving gaming state to the time-saving gaming state, or the transition from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state can be executed after the jackpot game ends.

  In the short-time gaming state of the above embodiment, compared to the non-short-time state, the probability of normal symbol determination is high, the variation time of the normal symbol is short, and the opening control time of the movable piece 115b is set long. Although the consumption of game balls is suppressed in the progress of the game, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the short-time gaming state, as compared with the non-short-time gaming state, at least one of the normal symbol determination hit probability, the normal symbol variation time, and the opening control time of the movable piece 115b suppresses the consumption of the game ball. It may be set to be. For example, in the short-time gaming state, in order to suppress the consumption of the game ball, it may be set so that only the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

Hereinafter, a gaming state that is a non-probability changing gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state is also referred to as a normal gaming state. A gaming state that is a non-probability variable gaming state and a short-time gaming state is also referred to as a low-probability short-time gaming state. A gaming state that is a probable gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state is also referred to as a highly-probable non-time-short gaming state. A gaming state that is a probable gaming state and a short-time gaming state is also referred to as a high-probability short-time gaming state (latent gaming state).
Also, the short-time gaming state can be continuously performed for a predetermined number of fluctuations. The number of times that the short-time gaming state is performed in this way is also referred to as the time-short time variation.

[Description of jackpot game]
The jackpot game is executed when the jackpot game flag is ON, the opening effect until the first prize winning device 117 is first opened, a plurality of round games in which the first prize winning device 117 repeats opening and closing, and the first prize winning device. And an ending effect until the next change of the special symbol is started. The round game refers to a single opening period of the grand prize winning device 117, and includes a round game with a long opening and a round game with a short opening.

  In the long open round game, when a specified number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the grand prize winning device 117, one round game is completed. Even if the specified number of game balls do not enter, one round game ends when the specified number of seconds (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. In such a long open round game, it is easy for a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 117, and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning game, so that a large amount of prize balls can be acquired. .

On the other hand, in a round game with a short opening, for example, the grand prize winning device 117 is released for 0.1 second, and one round game is completed. This is an open mode called “Paka”, which is an open mode in which a game ball is difficult to enter. Therefore, when the short is opened, it is not possible to expect a game ball to enter the grand prize winning device 117, and almost no prize ball can be expected.
Such a “big hit game” is digested by so-called “right-handed”. Even if it is short-opening, if a game ball enters, a winning ball is played, so “right-handed” may be instructed.

[Explanation of jackpot type]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot symbol determination table T2 and the distribution ratio of the jackpot type. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A, FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing the special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B, and FIG. 6C is a jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution ratio of a classification.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A and the special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B in the present embodiment, “special symbol A”, “specific symbol B” and “Specific symbol C” is set. In these jackpot symbol determination tables T2A and T2B, random numbers (numerical values) 0 to 9 are assigned to the specific symbols A to C, and the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol is determined by the number of assigned random numbers (numerical values). ing.
Below, each jackpot symbol (jackpot type) and its selection ratio will be described.

(1) Specific symbol A: 16R probability variable jackpot The specific symbol A is a jackpot in which 16 long-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a big win with the specific symbol A, in the display effect on the main display device 131, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with a flat eye so that the big hit with the specific symbol A is notified. Further, when the big win is made with the specific symbol A, the gaming state is controlled to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the big winning game is finished. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the first special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a ratio of 2/10 because the winning value is “1, 7”. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is “0, 1, 4, 6, 7, 9”, so it is selected at a ratio of 6/10.
(2) Specific symbol B: 4R probability variable jackpot The specific symbol B is a jackpot in which four long-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a big win with the specific symbol B, in the display effect on the main display device 131, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with a flat eye so that the big hit with the specific symbol B is notified. In addition, when the big win is made with the specific symbol B, the gaming state is controlled to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the big winning game is finished. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the first special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is “0, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9”, and the ratio is 6/10. Selected. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit, the winning value is “2, 5, 8”, so it is selected at a ratio of 3/10.
(3) Specific symbol C: 2R probability variable jackpot The specific symbol C is a jackpot in which two short-open round games are executed in the jackpot game. When the special symbol C is a big win, the special symbol stops at the middle symbol of the decorative symbol in the display effect in the main display device 131, and the big bonus at the specific symbol C is notified. The special symbol is, for example, a symbol described as “probability change”. In addition, when the big win is made with the specific symbol C, the gaming state is controlled to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the big winning game is finished. At this time, the number of short-time fluctuations is 100. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the first special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a ratio of 2/10 because the winning value is “3, 6”. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit, it is selected at a ratio of 1/10 because the winning value is “3”.
Hereinafter, the specific symbol A is also referred to as “special A”, the specific symbol B is also referred to as “special B”, and the specific symbol C is also referred to as “special C”.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (C), the distribution ratio of the jackpot type is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the first special symbol, the probability of allocation to the 16R probability variation jackpot is “20%”, the probability of allocation to the 4R probability variation jackpot is “60%”, and the probability of allocation to the 2R probability variation jackpot is “20%” In the second special symbol, the probability assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot is “60%”, the probability assigned to the 4R probability variation jackpot is “30%”, and the probability assigned to the 2R probability variation jackpot is “10%”.

[Explanation of variation pattern table]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A. First, the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A will be described, and then the other variation pattern tables T4B, T4C, and T4D will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, the special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A has ten variation patterns (variation patterns 1 to 10). These fluctuation patterns 1 to 10 will be described.
[Variation pattern 1]
The variation pattern 1 is a variation pattern for executing a normal lose effect. This variation pattern 1 has a variation time of 5 seconds and is selected at a ratio of 21/30 in the case of loss. This normal loss effect is a lost symbol array (for example, “2” “5” “1” indicating that the main display device 131 does not perform the reach formation effect to form a reach and the result of the big hit determination is a loss. )) Is formed.

[Variation pattern 2]
The variation pattern 2 is a variation pattern for executing a normal reach (losing) effect. This fluctuation pattern 2 has a fluctuation time of 10 seconds and is selected by 4/30 in the case of loss. The normal reach (losing) effect is displayed on the main display device 131 after the reach formation effect for forming the reach is performed, and the development effect is not performed, and the decorative pattern that is being changed is stopped and displayed in a pattern different from the reach design. This is an effect in which a lost symbol array (for example, “7”, “6”, “7”) is formed.

[Variation pattern 3]
The variation pattern 3 is a variation pattern when a normal reach (per special C) effect is executed. This variation pattern 3 is selected when the variation time is 10 seconds and the jackpot of the specific symbol C is made. In this normal reach (per special C), after the reach formation effect is executed, the development effect is not performed, and the changing decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol C Is an effect that is formed.

[Variation pattern 4]
The variation pattern 4 is a variation pattern for executing an SP reach (losing) effect. This variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 30 seconds and is selected by 3/30 in the case of loss. The SP reach (losing) effect is an effect in which, after the reach formation effect is executed, the SP reach effect, which is one of the super reach effects, is executed as the development effect, thereby forming a lost symbol array.

[Variation pattern 5]
The variation pattern 5 is a variation pattern for executing the SP reach (special A, per special B) effect. This variation pattern 5 has a variation time of 30 seconds, and is selected at 5/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. The SP reach (special A, special B per) effect is executed after the reach formation effect is executed, and then the SP reach effect is executed, and a jackpot symbol array (for example, “7” representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B). "" 7 "" 7 ").

[Variation pattern 6]
The variation pattern 6 is a variation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (losing) effect 1. This variation pattern 6 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 1/30 of the case of loss. In SPSP reach (losing) production 1, after the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed, the SPSP reach production, which is one of the super reach productions, is executed as the development production, and a lost symbol array is formed. Production.

[Variation pattern 7]
The variation pattern 7 is a variation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 1. This variation pattern 7 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 10/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. SPSP reach (special A, per special B) effect 1 is executed after the reach formation effect and the SP effect are executed, the SPSP reach effect is executed, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is It is an effect that is formed.

[Variation pattern 8]
The variation pattern 8 is a variation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (losing) effect 2. This variation pattern 8 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 1/30 of the loss. In SPSP reach (losing) production 2, after the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed, the SPSP reach production, which is one of the super reach productions, is executed as the development production, and the lost symbol array is formed. Production. In the SPSP reach effect when this variation pattern 8 is selected, an automatic operation lever effect described later is executed.

[Variation pattern 9]
The fluctuation pattern 9 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 2. This variation pattern 9 has a variation time of 60 seconds, and is selected at 10/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. SPSP reach (special A, per special B) effect 2 is executed after the reach formation effect and the SP effect are executed, the SPSP reach effect is executed, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is It is an effect that is formed. In the SPSP reach effect when this variation pattern 9 is selected, an automatic operation lever effect described later is executed.

[Variation pattern 10]
The fluctuation pattern 10 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach revival (per special A, special B) effect. This variation pattern 10 has a variation time of 80 seconds, and is selected at 5/30 in the case of a big win with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. SPSP reach revival (special A, special B per) effect, reach formation effect, SP effect, SPSP reach effect is executed, temporarily stopped and displayed in the losing symbol array, then revival effect to re-variate the decorative symbol Is executed, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is formed.

  In the present embodiment, as a display effect based on the variation pattern, an expectation degree in which the SP reach effect is performed is larger than the normal reach effect (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot expectation factor). ) Is set so as to increase the variation pattern. In addition, the selection rate of the variation pattern is set so that the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the SPSP reach effect is performed than when the SP reach effect is performed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern table T4B at the time of the special 1 probability variation has 10 variation patterns (variation patterns 11 to 20), and the variation patterns 12 to 20 of these variation patterns are the special 1 normal time. Each of the nine variation patterns (variation subpatterns 2 to 10) included in the variation pattern table T4A is the same. The variation pattern 11 included in the special 1 variation pattern table T4B is a variation pattern for executing a normal loss effect similar to the variation pattern 1 included in the special 1 variation pattern table T4A. The variation time is long and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

  Further, the special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C has 10 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 21 to 30), and these fluctuation patterns 21 to 30 have 10 fluctuation patterns 21 to 30 which the special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A has. The variation patterns (variation patterns 1 to 10) are the same.

  Further, the special two-variable variation pattern table T4D has ten variation patterns (variation patterns 31 to 40). Of these variation patterns, variation patterns 32 to 40 are the same as the nine variation patterns (variation patterns 2 to 10) included in the special normal variation pattern table T4A. The variation pattern 31 included in the variation pattern table T4D at the time of the special 2 probability variation is a variation pattern for executing the normal loss effect similar to the variation pattern 1 included in the variation pattern table T4A at the time of the normal 1 but is compared with the variation pattern 1. Thus, the variation time is short and the variation time is set to 2 seconds.

[List of processes on main control board 300]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic flow of processing executed by the main control board 300.
When the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 is supplied with power, the main CPU 301a executes main processing based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b. As the main process, the main CPU 301a executes a power recovery process for recovering the gaming state before the power shutdown from the power shutdown or a RAM clear process for initializing the main RAM 301c. Further, the main CPU 301a updates the initial values of various random numbers (for example, jackpot random numbers) as the main process.
Further, the main CPU 301a repeatedly executes a timer interrupt process at regular intervals (for example, a 4-millisecond period) during execution of the main process. Hereinafter, various processes of the timer interrupt process will be described.

[Random number update processing]
First, the main CPU 301a executes a random number update process. In this random number update process, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers are updated. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

[Switch processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs a switch process. This switch processing is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. The switch process includes a starter switch process, a gate switch process, and a big prize device switch process.

  The main CPU 301a acquires a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number when the first starter 112 or the second starter 115 enters the ball as a starter switch process, These are stored as hold information in the hold information storage area 301cx of the main RAM 301c. For example, when the main CPU 301a enters the first starter 112 and obtains the hold information for the first special symbol, the main CPU 301a holds the hold information in the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol in the hold information storage area 301cx. Is stored, and the hold information is stored in the hold information area that should be stored preferentially after the hold information area. However, when the hold information is stored in the fourth hold information area, the hold information is not stored. The same process is performed when the hold information for the second special symbol is acquired.

  Further, as a gate switch process, the main CPU 301a acquires a normal symbol random number when a game ball passes through the gates 113a and 113b, and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 301c.

The main CPU 301a executes detection of a game ball won in the big winning device 117 while the big winning game is being executed (during the big winning game state) as the big winning device switch process.
In this case, the main CPU 301a stores the number of game balls paid out to the player based on winning to the big winning device 117 in the big hit gaming state in the earned ball equivalent information storage area 301cz of the main RAM 301c. (Accumulated) is added to the number represented by the earned ball equivalent information.
Further, the main CPU 301a resets (deletes) the earned ball equivalent information stored in the earned ball equivalent information storage area 301cz when the short-time gaming state ends. As a result, the earned ball equivalent information stored in the earned ball equivalent information storage area 301cz is transferred while the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot gaming state at the time of the first jackpot and the short-time gaming state continues. It represents the sum of the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state. In other words, the number represented by the acquired payout equivalent information is the number of game balls paid out in the big hit game state at the time of consecutive Chang.
Further, the main CPU 301a sets an acquired output equivalent information command representing the acquired output equivalent information when the acquired output equivalent information is updated in the big winning device switch process.

[Special symbol processing]
After the switch process, the main CPU 301a performs a special symbol process that is a process related to the special symbol. This special symbol process includes a hold information shift process, a jackpot determination process, a jackpot symbol determination process, a reach determination process, a variation pattern setting process, and a special symbol stop process. Each process of the special symbol process will be described below.

  The main CPU 301a executes a hold information shift process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a shifts the hold information in the hold information storage area 301cx of the main RAM 301c when the special symbol variation display is completed. For example, in the hold information storage area 301cx, the main CPU 301a stores hold information for the first special symbol in the first hold information area and the second hold information area, and stores the hold information for the second special symbol. When the display of the special symbol is finished in a state where the information is not displayed, the holding information in the second holding information area is shifted to the first holding information area, and the holding information in the first holding information area is determined as holding information in the main RAM 301c. Shift to region 301cy.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number and the jackpot determination table T1 included in the hold information shifted to the hold information determination area 301cy by the hold information shift process. In this case, when the gaming state is a non-probability changing gaming state, the non-probability changing jackpot determination table T1A is used, and when the gaming state is a probability changing gaming state, the probability changing jackpot determination table T1B is used.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is completed, the main CPU 301a determines that the jackpot symbol random number and the jackpot symbol determination table T2 included in the hold information shifted by the hold information shift process when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. Based on this, the jackpot symbol determination is executed to determine the jackpot symbol (special symbol). In this case, when the type of the shifted holding information is the first special symbol, the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A is used. When the type of the shifted holding information is the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is used. The jackpot symbol determination table T2B is used. On the other hand, the main CPU 301a determines a predetermined lost symbol (special symbol) when the big hit determination results in a loss.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes reach determination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 301a executes reach determination based on the reach random number included in the shifted hold information and the reach determination table T3. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 probability variation reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 normal time reach determination table is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 probability variation reach determination table is used.

  Next, the main CPU 301a executes a variation pattern setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a first selects which variation pattern table to use from among the four variation pattern tables included in the variation pattern table T4. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 normal variation pattern table T4A is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the first special symbol, the special one variation variation pattern table T4B is used. When the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C is used. When the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state and the type of the hold information is the second special symbol, the special two probability variation pattern table T4C is used. Then, the main CPU 301a executes the variation pattern determination based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination, the result of the reach determination, the variation pattern random number included in the shifted hold information, and the selected variation pattern table, and displays the variation pattern. decide. In this case, for example, when the specific symbol is determined as a result of the jackpot symbol determination, the variation pattern corresponding to the effect content of the specific symbol is selected from the variation patterns in the selected variation pattern table. As a result of reach determination, when it is determined that reach is to be performed, the variation pattern in the selected variation pattern table is selected from the variation patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect for which reach is performed. When the main CPU 301a determines the variation pattern, the main CPU 301a sets a variation start command including the determined variation pattern.

  The main CPU 301a executes a special symbol stop process. Specifically, after the variation pattern setting process, the main CPU 301a causes the first special symbol display unit 120 or the second special symbol display unit 122 to display the special symbol in a variable manner, and based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination. When time elapses, the changing special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination is notified by the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. In this case, the main CPU 301a sets a symbol determination command.

  Further, in the special symbol stop process, the main CPU 301a determines whether to turn on the jackpot game flag based on the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination after stopping and displaying the changing special symbol. In such a case, a process for turning on the jackpot game flag is executed.

  In this special symbol process, the main CPU 301a determines that when the short-time variation flag and the probability variation game flag are ON and the number of short-term fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the short-time game flag and the certain variation game flag. The process of turning off is also executed.

[Normal pattern processing]
The main CPU 301a performs normal symbol processing. The normal symbol process includes a normal symbol determination process, an operation pattern setting process, and an opening / closing member control process. Each process of the normal symbol process will be described below.

  The main CPU 301a executes a normal symbol determination process. Specifically, when there is normal symbol hold information, the main CPU 301a executes normal symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number and the normal symbol determination table T5 included in the hold information. The main CPU 301a performs an operation pattern setting process of the movable piece 115b when it is determined that the normal symbol determination is successful. Specifically, when the main CPU 301a is in the non-short game state, the main CPU 301a sets an operation pattern in which the release for 0.1 second is performed twice (the total release control time is 0.2 seconds), and is in the short-time game state. Sets an operation pattern in which 0.5 seconds of opening is performed five times (total opening control time is 2.5 seconds). The main CPU 301a does not set the operation pattern when the result of the normal symbol determination is a loss.

  The main CPU 301a executes an opening / closing member control process. Specifically, after executing the normal symbol determination, the main CPU 301a causes the normal symbol display 118 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination. In this case, the variable number of seconds of the normal symbol is set to 12 seconds in the non-short game state, and is set to 3 seconds in the short time game state. The main CPU 301a controls the opening and closing of the movable piece 115b based on the operation pattern if the operation pattern is set in the operation pattern setting process after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed.

[Large winning device opening control processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs a special winning device opening control process. Specifically, when the jackpot game flag is ON, the main CPU 301a performs an opening pattern setting process for setting the opening pattern of the big winning device 117 based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination during the opening effect. . When the opening effect ends, the main CPU 301a performs opening / closing control of the special winning device 117 based on the set opening pattern to realize a round game. In addition, when the ending effect ends, the main CPU 301a executes a process for turning off the jackpot game flag, a process for turning on the time-short game flag, and a process for turning on the probability variable game flag, and sets the number of time-changes to a predetermined number (for example, , 100 times) is performed.

[Payout process]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a executes a payout process. This payout process is a process for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.
[Command transmission processing]
Next, the main CPU 301a executes command transmission processing. In this command transmission process, various commands set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the above process and information necessary for determining the contents of the effects are transmitted to the effect control board 320.

[Electrical Configuration of Production Control Board 320]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing details of the effect control board 320. The effect control board 320 determines an effect pattern based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 and transmits an effect pattern designation command based on the effect pattern to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. As described above, the main display device 131 and the audio output device 331 are electrically connected to the image control board 330, and the belt control unit 340 includes the belt unit 1000, the meter unit 2000, the button unit 3000, The throttle unit 4200, the S-shaped accessory unit 5000, the upper accessory unit 6000, the lower accessory unit 7000, and the effect lighting device 342 are electrically connected. With this configuration, the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 execute the display effect, the sound effect, the lighting effect, and the accessory movable effect based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub ROM 320b stores a basic display effect designation table TS1, a decorative symbol determination table TS2, and a chance up determination table TS3.
Based on the variation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300, the basic display effect designation table TS1 is based on the above-described normal lose effect, normal reach (losing or winning) effect, SP reach (lost or winning) effect, SPSP reach (lost or missing). Any of the winning effects 1, the SPSP reach (losing or winning) effects 2, and the SPSP reach revival (winning) effects is a basic effect in the display effects (hereinafter also referred to as a basic display effect). It is a table to specify as. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300 and the basic display effect correspond one-to-one.

  A plurality of basic display effects may be associated with the variation pattern, and the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may select the basic display effects by lottery. In this way, the contents of the effect can be changed even with the same variation pattern. Further, one basic display effect may be associated with a plurality of variation patterns.

  The decorative symbol determination table TS2 is a table for determining a combination of decorative symbols for temporary stop display or fixed stop display in a display effect based on the effect pattern, and a reach symbol when the reach is executed.

  The chance-up determination table TS3 is a table for determining a predetermined chance-up effect in the display effect. Here, the chance-up effect is an effect for executing a display effect in a mode different from the normal effect and increasing the expectation of jackpot as compared with the normal effect. For example, in a normal effect, an accessory movable effect is not executed, whereas in a chance-up effect, a nail appearance effect, a nail press effect, a composite effect, a face gimmick effect, a button operation effect, an operation lever beat effect, an operation lever Vibration effect, non-rotation effect, small rotation effect, large rotation effect, round and round effect, rattling effect, lighting effect, flashing effect, extinguishing effect, related effects 1-3, rotating object popping effect, or rotating object hold effect, etc. The action moving effect is executed. In a normal display effect, a predetermined image (such as a small lever screen described later) is small, whereas in a chance up effect, a predetermined image (such as a large lever screen described later) is displayed large.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-RAM 320c is provided with a reserved storage area 320c1 and an earned ball equivalent information storage area 320c2.
The reserved storage area 320c1 includes a first reserved area corresponding to the first special symbol, a second reserved area, a third reserved area, a fourth reserved area, a first reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol, a second reserved area, The area is divided into eight areas, ie, a reserved area, a third reserved area, and a fourth reserved area, and one reserved flag can be stored in each area. In the reserved area corresponding to the first special symbol in the reserved storage area 320c1, the priority order of storing the reserved flag is that the first reserved area is the highest priority for storage, and the reserved flag is stored in the first reserved area. Next, the second reserved area is selected as a storage target with priority, the third reserved area is selected as a storage target with priority, and finally the fourth reserved area is selected as a storage target. The same applies to the reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol. When the production control board 320 receives the hold command from the main control board 300, the hold area in which the hold flag is stored is specified in the hold storage area 320c1, and the hold area to be preferentially stored next to the hold area The hold flag is stored in. However, when a hold command is received in a state where the hold flag is stored in the fourth hold area, the hold flag is not stored.

  Further, the priority order of erasure of the hold flag is the reverse of the priority order in the case of storing, that is, the fourth hold area is the erasure target with the highest priority and the hold flag is not stored in the fourth hold area. Then, the third reserved area is preferentially selected as an erase target, the second reserved area is preferentially selected as an erase target, and finally the first reserved area is selected as an erase target. When the effect control board 320 receives the symbol confirmation command from the main control board 300, the holding area in which the holding flag is stored is specified in the holding memory area 320c1, and the holding flag of the holding area to be preferentially deleted is deleted. . If the hold flag is not stored in the first hold area, the erasure process is not performed.

  The earned ball equivalent information storage area 320c2 is an area for storing earned ball equivalent information represented by the earned ball equivalent information command transmitted from the main control board 300. This earned ball equivalent information is overwritten and saved every time an earned ball equivalent information command is transmitted.

[List of processes on production control board 320]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320. When the power is supplied, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 executes the effect main process. The sub CPU 320a executes, as the effect main process, the power recovery effect process corresponding to the power recovery process executed on the main control board 300 or the RAM clear effect process corresponding to the RAM clear process executed on the main control board 300. To do.
Further, the sub CPU 320a repeatedly executes the effect timer interruption process at regular intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds) during the execution of the effect main process. Note that the processing performed in such an effect control board 320 is executed based on a program stored in the sub ROM 320b.

[Production timer interrupt processing]
In the effect timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 320a executes a random number update process, a command reception process, an effect button process, and a command transmission process. Hereinafter, various processes of the effect timer interruption process will be described.

[Random number update processing]
As the random number update process, the sub CPU 320a updates various random numbers (for example, decoration symbol determination random numbers and chance up random numbers) used for production. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a updates the random numbers by adding “1”. When it reaches a predetermined value, it is reset to “0”.

[Command reception processing]
The sub CPU 320a executes an effect pattern determination process, a hold process, an ordinary drawing effect process, a symbol confirmation process, an earned appearance equivalent information storage process, and a jackpot process as command reception processes. Hereinafter, various processes of the command reception process will be described.

  The effect pattern determination process is a process for determining an effect pattern based on the basic display effect designation table TS1, the decorative symbol determination table TS2, and the chance up determination table TS3. Details of the effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Hold processing]
When the sub CPU 320a receives a hold command from the main control board 300 as the hold process and the hold flag is not stored in the fourth hold area in the hold storage area 320c1 provided in the sub RAM 320c, A hold flag is stored in a hold area having a high storage priority. For example, when the sub CPU 320a receives a hold command in a state where the hold flag is stored in the first to second hold areas, the sub CPU 320a stores the hold flag in the third hold area. In addition, when the production pattern is determined in the production pattern determination process (when the change start command is received), the sub CPU 320a erases one hold flag from the hold area having a high hold flag deletion priority. To do. The sub CPU 320a erases the hold flag in the fourth hold area when the production pattern is determined (when the change start command is received) in a state where the hold flag is stored in the first to fourth hold areas. .

  Further, the sub CPU 320a executes a process related to the hold display as the hold process. Specifically, a hold display command for performing a hold display on the main display device 131 is set in correspondence with the four hold areas of the hold storage area 320c1. For example, in the state where the hold flag is stored in the first to third hold areas in the hold storage area 320c1, the hold display command indicating that there are three holds on the main display device 131 is set. This hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 330 in a command transmission process described later. When receiving the hold display command, the image control board 330 controls the main display device 131 to execute the hold display based on the hold display command.

[Normal design effect processing]
In the normal symbol effect process, an effect corresponding to the variation of the normal symbol is performed in a predetermined area of the main display device 131 (for example, a corner of the main display device 131) according to the determination result in the normal symbol determination. For example, “O” and “X” are alternately displayed during fluctuation of the normal symbol, and “O” is displayed if it is a win according to the determination result, and “X” is displayed if it is lost.

[Design determination processing]
The sub CPU 320a executes, as a symbol determination process, a process for confirming and stopping the decorative symbol being changed on the main display device 131 based on a symbol determination command from the main control board 300.

[Acquired Idama equivalent information storage process]
When the sub CPU 320a receives the acquired output equivalent information command from the main control board 300 as the acquired output equivalent information storage process, the acquired output equivalent information stored in the sub RAM 320c is stored in the acquired output equivalent information represented by the command. Store in area 320c2.
[Big hit processing]
As a jackpot process, the sub CPU 320a receives a predetermined command from the main control board 300, thereby performing an opening process for executing the first opening effect of the jackpot game and a round effect corresponding to the round game during the jackpot game. At the end of the round process for execution and the jackpot game, an ending process for executing the ending effect is executed.

[Direction button processing]
The sub CPU 320a detects an input via the button unit 3000 or the effect operation key 136 as the effect button process, and performs a predetermined effect corresponding thereto.
[Command transmission processing]
The sub CPU 320a transmits the command set in the various processes to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 as the command transmission process.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process. In this effect pattern determination process, first, the sub CPU 320a determines whether or not a variation start command from the main control board 300 has been received (S2803). If the sub CPU 320a has not received the change start command (S2803: NO), the sub CPU 320a ends the effect pattern determination process and returns to the command reception process.
When the sub CPU 320a receives the change start command (S2803: YES), the sub CPU 320a acquires the change pattern included in the change start command in the process of S2805.

  Next, the sub CPU 320a determines an effect pattern in the process of S2807. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a determines an effect pattern by determining a basic display effect, determining a reach symbol, determining a chance up, and determining a stop symbol. The details will be described below.

  Based on the basic display effect designation table TS1, the sub CPU 320a determines an effect corresponding to the variation pattern acquired in the process of S2805 as the basic display effect. For example, when the acquired variation pattern is the variation pattern 6, the sub CPU 320a determines, based on the basic display effect designation table TS1, the SPSP reach (lost) effect 1 corresponding to the variation pattern 6 as the basic display effect. .

Next, when the obtained variation pattern corresponds to the effect of executing the reach (reach formation effect), the sub CPU 320a determines the reach symbol based on the decorative symbol determination random number and the decorative symbol determination table TS2. . The sub CPU 320a skips this process when the acquired variation pattern does not correspond to the effect of executing the reach (reach formation effect).
Subsequently, the sub CPU 320a determines whether or not to execute the chance-up effect as described above based on the acquired variation pattern and the chance-up random number.

Next, the sub CPU 320a determines the symbol arrangement of the decorative symbol to be finally stopped based on the acquired variation pattern and the decorative symbol determination random number.
From the above, the sub CPU 320a determines the basic display effect, the reach symbol, the presence / absence of the chance up execution, and the symbol arrangement of the decorative symbol to be finally stopped, and the display effect, the accessory movable effect, the sound effect, And the effect pattern for implement | achieving a light emission effect is finally determined.

[Description of meter unit 2000]
FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating a schematic external configuration of the meter unit 2000. As shown in FIG. 12A, the meter unit 2000 includes a first meter unit 2100 and a second meter unit 2500. The meter unit 2000 is disposed on the game board 102. Note that the meter unit 2000 may be disposed not on the game board 102 but on the glass frame 150.

[Description of the first meter unit 2100]
FIG. 12-2 is an exploded view of the first meter unit 2100.
As shown in FIG. 12-2, the first meter unit 2100 includes a light emitter unit 2100A and a light emitting circuit board unit 2100B.

The light emitter unit 2100A includes a first light emitter 2150, a second light emitter 2200, a scale member 2300, and a third light emitter 2400.
The first light emitter 2150 is formed of a light transmissive member, and includes a light emitting unit 2150A, a light emitting unit 2150B, a light emitting unit 2150C, a light emitting unit 2150D, a light emitting unit 2150E, a light emitting unit 2150F, and a light emitting unit 2150G. A light emitting unit 2150H and a light emitting unit 2150I are provided.

The second light emitter 2200 is formed of a light transmissive member, and includes a light emitting unit 2200A, a light emitting unit 2200B, a light emitting unit 2200C, and a light emitting unit 2200D.
The scale member 2300 includes a scale part 2300A, a scale part 2300B, a scale part 2300C, and a scale part 2300D.

The light emitting units 2150A to 2150I of the first light emitter 2150 are arranged so as to be connected to each other. In addition, the light emitting units 2200A to 2200D of the second light emitter 2200 are arranged at positions sandwiched between predetermined light emitters 2150A to 2150I of the first light emitter 2150, respectively. For example, the light emitting unit 2200A is disposed at a position between the light emitting unit 2150A and the light emitting unit 2150B, and the light emitting unit 2200D is disposed at a position between the light emitting unit 2150H and the light emitting unit 2150I.
That is, the first light emitter 2150 and the second light emitter 2200 are disposed adjacent to each other.

The scale portions 2300A to 2300D of the scale member 2300 are arranged at positions sandwiched between predetermined light emitting portions 2150A to 2150I of the first light emitter 2150, respectively. For example, the scale part 2300A is arranged at a position sandwiched between the light emitting part 2150B and the light emitting part 2150C, and the scale part 2300D is arranged at a position sandwiched between the light emitting part 2150H and the light emitting part 2150I. The scale member 2300 partitions the light emitting units 2150A to 2150I of the first light emitter 2150.
In other words, the first light emitter 2150 (the light emitters 2150A to 2150I) is arranged between the light emitters 2200A to 2200D of the second light emitter 2200 and the scale parts 2300A to 2300D of the scale member 2300. .
The third light emitter 2400 is formed of a light transmissive member and is disposed adjacent to the light emitting portion 2150I of the first light emitter 2150.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the light emitting circuit board unit 2100B includes a first light emitting circuit board 2100B1 and a second light emitting circuit board 2100B2. A plurality of LEDs 2100B1A are arranged on the first light emitting circuit board 2100B1. A plurality of LEDs 2100B2A are arranged on the second light emitting circuit board 2100B2. These LEDs 2100B1A and LED2100B2A are light sources in the first meter unit 2100.

[Description of change in size of light-emitting area in first light emitter 2150]
As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, each of the light emitting units 2150A to 2150I of the first light emitter 2150 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape as viewed from the player. In addition, the light emitting units 2150A to 2150I of the first light emitter 2150 receive light emitted from the LEDs 2100B1A and 2100B2A and emit light. Further, each of the light emitting units 2150A to 2150I of the first light emitter 2150 is formed with a slide-shaped notch. This notch portion is formed substantially in parallel with the scale member 2300, and has a function as a scale (index) indicating a transition expectation (visual expectation) described later.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the light emitting area (light emitting area) of the light emitting section 2150I at one end TN2 is larger than the light emitting area (light emitting area) of the light emitting section 2150A at the other end TN1. Is also formed to be large. Specifically, the first light emitter 2150 is formed so that the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 gradually increases from one end TN1 to the other end TN2. The first light emitter 2150 is not limited to this, and the first light emitter 2150 may be formed so that the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 gradually increases from one end TN2 to the other end TN1. Good.

[Description of Curvature of First Meter Unit 2100]
As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the first meter unit 2100 is formed in a curve from the end TN1 toward the end TN2. Specifically, the end of the first light emitter 2150 on the game board 102 side is formed in an arc shape. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the first light emitter 2150 may be formed in a linear shape.

[Description of Shape of Second Light Emitter 2200]
As shown in FIG. 12-2, the second light emitter 2200 is formed in an elongated substantially triangular shape composed of two long sides and one short side when viewed from the player, and is formed by the two long sides. The remaining vertices are arranged on the glass frame 150 side. In other words, since the second light emitter 2200 is arranged with its end (one vertex) facing the game board 102 side, it has an arrow function that points to the game board 102 by light emission.
Moreover, each light emission part 2200A-2200D of the 2nd light-emitting body 2200 functions as a scale (index) which shows the below-mentioned transition expectation degree (visual expectation degree).
Furthermore, the second light emitter 2200 also has a function of indicating a transition phase attitude (visual expectation) described later.
In addition, each light emission part 2200A-2200D of the 2nd light-emitting body 2200 receives the light irradiated from LED2100B1A, 2100B2A, and light-emits.

[Description of the shape of the scale member 2300]
As shown in FIG. 12-2, each of the scale portions 2300A to 2300D of the scale member 2300 has an elongated rectangular shape with a long side extending from the glass frame 150 side to the game board 102 side as viewed from the player. It is formed and has a function as a scale (index) indicating a transition expectation (visual expectation) described later. The scale member 2300 does not emit light.

[Description of Suggestion Function of Transition Expectation (Visual Expectation) of First Meter Unit 2100, Second Light Emitter 2200, or Third Light Emitter 2400]
The first meter unit 2100 is expected to transition to a state advantageous to the player (expectation to transition to a super reach effect (such as SPSP reach effect)), and thus, an expected transition to a jackpot gaming state. It also functions as a meter indicating the degree of expectation). Specifically, the first meter unit 2100 has a light emitting area 2150A to 2150I, a light emitting area in each light emitting section 2200A to 2200D, and a third light emitter 2400 (hereinafter also referred to as a light emitting area) (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting area). Then, the transition expected degree is indicated by changing the light emission area.

  For example, the light emitting unit 2150A in the first meter unit 2100 is caused to emit light, and then in that state, the light emitting unit 2200A is caused to emit light, and in that state, the light emitting unit 2150B is caused to emit light. In that state, the light emitting unit 2200B emits light. In that state, the light emitting unit 2150D then emits light. In that state, the light emitting unit 2150E then emits light, and in this state, the light emitting unit 2200C. In that state, next, the light emitting unit 2150F is caused to emit light. In that state, next, the light emitting unit 2150G is caused to emit light, and in that state, 2200D is caused to emit light. 2150H is caused to emit light, and then in that state, the light emitting unit 2150I is caused to emit light, and then the third light emitter 2400 is caused to emit light, thereby gradually increasing the light emitting area. It shows the line expectations.

  Thus, it can be said that the transition expectation is a visual expectation for the player to transition to an advantageous state. Therefore, in the first light emitter 2150, the second light emitter 2200, and the third light emitter 2400, the light emission area increases, that is, the light is emitted sequentially from the light emitting portion 2150A on the end TN1 side toward the end TN2. The degree of transition expectation (visual expectation) increases as the process proceeds. In other words, the degree of transition expectation (visual expectation) increases as the light emitting section on the end TN2 side emits light. For example, when the light emitting unit 2150I on the end TN2 side emits light, the degree of transition expectation (visual expectation) is higher than when the light emitting unit 2150A on the end TN1 side emits light.

  That is, when the visual expectation is a predetermined degree, after the light emitting unit 2150A on the end TN1 side emits light, the light emitting unit on the end TN2 side from the light emitting unit 2150A sequentially emits light. ing.

  Note that a light emission mode in which light is emitted gradually from the light emitting unit 2150A and emitted to the third light emitter 2400 via the second light emitter 2200 and the light emitting unit 2150I is also referred to as a region continuous extended light emission mode. Further, in the above description, the first light emitter 2150 shows the degree of visual expectation by the change of the light emission area, but may show the degree of visual expectation by the change of color. .

[Outline of transition expectation suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, in the first meter unit 2100, the effect indicating the transition expectation (hereinafter referred to as a transition expectation suggestion effect) is, for example, an operation amount (throttle operation amount) of the throttle grip 4210 in the throttle unit 4200 described later. Accordingly, the light emission areas (that is, the transition expectation) of the light emitting units 2150A to 2150I and the light emitting units 2200A to 2200D can change. Therefore, this transition expectation suggestion effect is also referred to as a meter change effect in which the meter changes. Details of the transition expectation suggestion effect will be described later.

[Overview of linked production]
In the present embodiment, the second light emitter 2200 in the first meter unit 2100 has a light emission effect (light emission control; hereinafter, when a display effect (display control) is executed on the main display device 131. , Also referred to as a second light emitter effect). Thereby, an interlocking effect in which the display effect by the main display device 131 and the second light emitter effect by the second light emitter 2200 are interlocked can be realized. Details of the interlocking effects will be described later.

[Description of Second Meter Unit 2500]
FIG. 12C is an exploded view of the second meter unit 2500.
As shown in FIG. 12C, the second meter unit 2500 includes a light emitter cover 2500A, a light emitter 2500B, and a light emitting circuit board 2500C.

  The light emitter cover 2500A is formed of a thin black light-transmitting member. The illuminant cover 2500A is configured so that the player can hardly see the inside of the second meter unit 2500, that is, the illuminator 2500B, when the illuminator 2500B is not emitting light.

The light emitter 2500B is formed of a light transmissive member, and includes a red light emitting portion 2500B1 and a white light emitting portion 2500B2. The light emitting unit 2500B2 forms a character “RED”, and the light emitting unit 2500B1 decorates the periphery of the character “RED”. The character “RED” in the light emitting unit 2500B1 and the surrounding decorative portion are collectively referred to as a “RED zone”.
The light emitting circuit board 2500C includes an LED 2500C1 as illustrated in FIG. The LED 2500C1 is a light source in the second meter unit 2500.
The second meter unit 2500 can be used in a transition expectation suggestion effect such as when transition to the jackpot gaming state is confirmed.

[Explanation of button unit 3000]
FIG. 13A is a diagram of the button unit 3000 viewed from above.
As shown in FIG. 13A, the button unit 3000 includes a button main body 3100, a button peripheral LED unit 3200, and a button decoration panel 3300, and is disposed on the glass frame 150.

[Description of Button Body 3100]
FIG. 13-2 is a schematic external configuration diagram of the button body 3100. Specifically, FIG. 13-2 (A) is a view of the button main body 3100 as viewed obliquely from above, and FIG. 13-2 (B) is a front view of the button meter unit 3120 in the button main body 3100.

  The button body 3100 includes a button portion 3110 (described later), a button meter unit 3120, a light guide lens plate 3130, an LED circuit board 3140, a lower fixing plate 3145 (described later), a button base portion 3150, and a mechanism portion 3180. (Described later).

  As shown in FIG. 13-2, the direction in which the player presses the button unit 3110 (button cover 3110A described later) is also referred to as a pressing direction, and the direction opposite to the pressing direction is also referred to as an ascending direction. Further, the pressing direction and the rising direction are collectively referred to as an operation direction.

  FIG. 13C is a diagram illustrating a side surface of the button body 3100. Specifically, FIG. 13-3 (A) shows the state of the button body 3100 when the button part 3110 is in the origin position (no-pressed state), and FIG. 13-3 (B) shows the state of the button part 3110. The state of the button body 3100 when it moves in the upward direction and moves to the upward position is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the button portion 3110 includes a button cover 3110A and an upper movable plate 3110B. The button portion 3110 is a part that can be moved in the pressing direction when pressed by the player and is operated by the player. The button cover 3110A is disposed on the upper movable plate 3110B. When the button cover 3110A is pressed by the player, the button cover 3110A pushes down the upper movable plate 3110B, so that the button portion 3110 moves in the pressing direction. Further, the upper movable plate 3110B receives a force in the upward direction by a biasing force of a coil spring 3180B, which will be described later, and the upper movable plate 3110B pushes up the button cover 3110A, whereby the button portion 3110 moves in the upward direction.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the button main body 3100 includes a lower fixing plate 3145 disposed on the button base 3150, an LED circuit board 3140 disposed on the lower fixing plate 3145, A light guide lens plate 3130 is disposed, and a button meter unit 3120 is disposed with a post 3180A described later interposed therebetween. The upper movable plate 3110B is movable between the light guide lens plate 3130 and the button meter unit 3120. The button cover 3110A is arranged so as to cover at least the button meter unit 3120.

[Description of Button Cover 3110A]
As shown in FIG. 13C, the button cover 3110A is formed of a transparent acrylic resin material, and includes a cover side surface 3110A1, a cover ceiling surface 3110A2, a cover curved surface 3110A3, and a bottom end portion 3110A4. . The cover side surface 3110A1 has a hollow cylindrical shape. The bottom end 3110A4 has a circular shape when viewed from the X1 direction in the figure, and is connected to the cover side surface 3110A1. Further, the bottom end 3110A4 has a slit portion in a direction along the radiation from the center of the circular circle viewed from the X1 direction in the drawing, as shown in the view viewed from the X1 direction in FIG. 3110A4a is formed.
A predetermined slit portion (not shown) is formed on the cover side surface 3110A1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, a logo mark (“K” in the present embodiment) 3110A2a is formed on the back surface of the cover ceiling surface 3110A2 by embossing, and scatters light incident on that portion. It is a configuration. The cover curved surface 3110A3 is formed between the cover side surface 3110A1 and the cover ceiling surface 3110A2, and has a curved surface shape.

  When light enters from the bottom end 3110A4 of the button cover 3110A, the incident light spreads in the circumferential direction of the bottom end 3110A4 by the slits 3110A4a of the bottom end 3110A4, while having a configuration described later. It is led to the cover ceiling surface 3110A2 via the side surface 3110A1 and the cover curved surface 3110A3, and the logo mark 3110A2a is illuminated. Further, when light is incident from the bottom end 3110A4 of the button cover 3110A, the incident light is scattered by the slit portion of the cover side surface 3110A1 via the bottom end 3110A4 and also in the player direction. Can be injected. For this reason, the cover side surface 3110A1 appears to emit light.

The button cover 3110A may be configured so that light incident from the bottom end 3110A4 of the bottom end 3110A4 can be guided to the logo mark 3110A2a. For example, the button cover 3110A may be translucent, not transparent, Part of the structure may be opaque. Further, the button cover 3110A may be made of other materials, for example, a cured vinyl material, instead of the acrylic resin material. A predetermined pattern may be provided instead of the logo mark 3110A2a. Further, the logo mark 3110A2a is embossed, but may be processed into a slit shape.
The cover ceiling surface 3110A2 of the button cover 3110A is an operation surface that is directly touched and operated by the player.

[Explanation of button tilt]
As shown in FIG. 13C, the button base portion 3150 is arranged such that the base surface 3150A is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane and is directed to the player side. Accordingly, the button cover 3110A is disposed such that the cover ceiling surface 3110A2 (operation surface operated by the player) is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane and is directed to the player side. That is, the button main body 3100 itself is arranged so as to be inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and is arranged so as to face the player side. As described above, the button main body 3100 itself is arranged so as to be inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and is arranged so as to face the player side, whereby the meter display board 3120A in the button meter unit 3120 is provided to the player. , Can be easy to see.

  As described above, the button cover 3110A is arranged such that the cover ceiling surface 3110A2 is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane and is directed to the player side. That is, the button body 3100 itself is arranged to be inclined with respect to the horizontal plane and is arranged to face the player side, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the button cover 3110A may be arranged such that the cover ceiling surface 3110A2 is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and is directed to the + X direction, the −X direction, or the + Z direction. That is, the button main body 3100 itself may be disposed so as to be inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and may be disposed so as to face either the + X direction, the −X direction, or the + Z direction.

[Description of Button Meter Unit 3120]
As shown in FIG. 13B, the button meter unit 3120 includes a meter display board 3120A and a plurality of meter needle light emitting units 3120B.

  The meter display board 3120A has a disk shape and includes a scale area 3120A1 and a divided light emitting area 3120A2 divided into a plurality of parts. The scale area 3120A1 is displayed with a speed meter. Specifically, a scale (index) indicating the speed and a number corresponding to the speed are shown. The divided light emitting area 3120A2 suggests in which speed band the speed is located by light emission. The divided light emitting area 3120A2 emits light by a predetermined LED (not shown).

  The meter needle light emitting unit 3120B is disposed between the two divided light emitting regions 3120A2, and plays a role of a needle that suggests a specific speed of the speed meter display indicated by the meter display board 3120A by light emission. For example, if the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B corresponding to the position X3 in FIG.

FIG. 13-4 is a diagram for explaining a mechanism for causing the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B to emit light. Specifically, FIG. 13-4 is an X2-X2 cross section in FIG. 13-2 (B).
As shown in FIG. 13-4, the meter needle light emitting part 3120B includes a meter needle light emitting plate 3120B0, an LED 3120B1, a first step part 3120B2, a second step part 3120B3, a slit part 3120B4, and an LED circuit board. 3120B5. The LED 3120B1 connected to the LED circuit board 3120B5 is disposed in the vicinity of the center of the disk-shaped meter display board 3120A, and irradiates light in the direction from the center toward the edge of the meter display board 3120A (also referred to as meter emission direction). . The light emitted by the LED 3120B1 is diffused upward (in the direction in which the meter display plate 3120A is present) by the first step 3120B2 or the second step 3120B3, and further in the meter radial direction by the slit 3120B4. Diffused. Accordingly, when viewed from the player, the meter needle light emitting plate 3120B0 appears to emit light in a needle shape (straight shape).

[Description of Mechanism 3180]
As shown in FIG. 13C, the mechanism unit 3180 includes a column 3180A, a coil spring 3180B, a cam mechanism 3180C, and a motor (not shown). As shown in FIG. 13-3 (A), when the button part 3110 is in the origin position (no pressing state), a stopper (not shown) of the cam mechanism 3180C pushes the upper movable plate 3110B of the button part 3110. keeping. When the button portion 3110 is in the origin position as described above, the motor is rotated forward to transmit power to the cam mechanism 3180C, and the stopper of the cam mechanism 3180C is released, so that the urging force of the coil spring 3180B causes the force to move as shown in FIG. As shown in 3 (B), the button portion 3110 moves in the upward direction and stops at the upward position.
When the button unit 3110 is in the raised position, a force in the pressing direction is applied from the cam mechanism 3180C to the upper movable plate 3110B by rotating the motor in the reverse direction to transmit power to the cam mechanism 3180C. Can move in the pressing direction and return to the origin position. When the button part 3110 returns to the origin position, the stopper of the cam mechanism 3180C is activated.

[Detection of button unit 3110 pressing operation]
When the button unit 3110 is in the origin position, when the player presses the button unit 3110, the button sensor (not shown) provided near the inner periphery of the lower fixing plate 3145 detects the button press. Is done.

[Description of Light Guide Lens Plate 3130 and LED Circuit Board 3140]
As shown in FIGS. 13-2 and 13-3, the LED circuit board 3140 has a donut shape and includes a plurality of LEDs 3140A. The LED 3140A can emit light in the upward direction.
As shown in FIGS. 13-2 and 13-3, the light guide lens plate 3130 has a donut shape and includes a plurality of lens portions 3130A. The plurality of lens portions 3130A are respectively disposed corresponding to the plurality of LEDs 3140A.

[Description of optical path of light passing through light guide lens plate 3130]
FIG. 13-5 is a diagram for explaining an optical path of light that has passed through the light guide lens plate 3130. Specifically, FIG. 13-5 (A) is a diagram for explaining an optical path of light that has passed through the light guide lens plate 3130 in a state where the button portion 3110 is at the origin position, and the button portion 3110 is raised. It is a figure for demonstrating the optical path of the light which passed the light guide lens plate 3130 in the state in a position.

As shown in FIG. 13-5 (B), when the button portion 3110 is in the raised position, the light emitted in the upward direction by the LED 3140A enters the lens portion 3130A arranged corresponding to the LED 3140A, In the lens portion 3130A, the incident light is collected in the upward direction so as not to diffuse and emitted. The light emitted from the lens portion 3130A travels straight through the air, enters the bottom end portion 3110A4 of the button cover 3110A, and shines the logo mark 3110A2a (see the black arrow in the drawing). Thus, the mechanism in which the light emitted from the LED 3140A shines the logo mark 3110A2a is also referred to as a lens-aggregated air-pass light emission mechanism.
According to this configuration, even if the LED 3140A (light source) and the button cover 3110A are separated from each other, the light is concentrated in the upward direction so that the light is not diffused by the lens unit 3130A. It can be efficiently delivered to the bottom end 3110A4 of 3110A, and therefore the luminous intensity of the logo mark 3110A2a can be increased. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.
When the button unit 3110 is at the origin position, the optical path of the light emitted in the upward direction by the LED 3140A is the same as that when the button unit 3110 is in the upward position, as shown in FIG. 13-5 (A). is there.

  Note that, when the lens-aggregated air-passing light emission mechanism is activated, that is, when the LED circuit board 3140 is controlled to cause the LED 3140A to emit light, a button meter effect described later is not performed. Further, when the button meter effect described later is executed, the lens-aggregated air-passing light emission mechanism is not operated.

[Description of state of button cover 3110A]
FIG. 13-6 is a diagram for explaining a state of the button cover 3110A when the button unit 3110 is in a predetermined state. Specifically, FIG. 13-6 (A) shows the state of the button cover 3110A when the button part 3110 is in the origin position, and FIG. 13-6 (B) shows the case where the button part 3110 is in the raised position. The state of the button cover 3110A is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 13-6 (A), when the button portion 3110 is at the origin position, the button cover 3110A (cover ceiling surface 3110A2) has the same height as the button peripheral LED unit 3200. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13-6 (B), when the button portion 3110 is in the raised position, the button cover 3110A (cover ceiling surface 3110A2) is sufficiently higher than the button peripheral LED unit 3200. .

[Description of Button Peripheral LED Unit 3200]
As illustrated in FIG. 13A, the button peripheral LED unit 3200 includes a plurality of divided light emitting areas 3210 that are divided light emitting areas and an LED circuit board (not shown) located behind the divided light emitting areas 3210. I have. As shown in FIG. 13B, each divided light emitting area 3210 is arranged corresponding to each divided light emitting area 3120A2 of the meter display board 3120A. A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are arranged on the LED circuit board. These LEDs are light sources for causing the divided light emitting region 3210 to emit light.
The divided light emission area 3210 can execute a light emission effect in conjunction with the corresponding divided light emission areas 3120A2. For example, the divided light emitting area 3210 can execute an effect of performing light emission in conjunction with the correspondingly arranged divided light emitting area 3120A2.

[Button press lighting effect]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13-6 (A), when the button unit 3110 is positioned at the origin position (no pressed state) and the button unit 3110 is pressed by the player, the lens integrated aerial view is performed. By the passing light emission mechanism, the logo mark 3110A2a of the button cover 3110A is made to emit light, the divided emission region 3120A2 of the meter display plate 3120A is made to emit light, the meter needle light emitting plate 3120B0 of the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B is made to emit light, A button press lighting effect for causing the divided light emitting area 3210 of the unit 3200 to emit light is executed.

This button press lighting effect can be executed when the button portion 3110 is pressed by the player during the operation effective period of the button portion 3110 during the special symbol variation effect. This operation valid period can be set in the case of a predetermined production pattern. For example, in the effect pattern based on the variation pattern 7, at the time of the effect per SPSP reach, the main display device 131 is set with the message “Press the button!”.
With this configuration, it can be notified that the player has pressed the button unit 3110.

Modification 1:
As shown in FIG. 13-6 (A), this button press lighting effect is when the button part 3110 is located at the origin position (no press state), and when the button part 3110 is pressed by the player. Although implemented, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, this button-pressed lighting effect is executed when the button unit 3110 is positioned at the ascending position and the player presses the button unit 3110 as shown in FIG. 13-6 (B). Also good.

Modification 2:
In this button press lighting effect, the button unit 3110 is notified by light emission, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sound may be output from the audio output device 331 to notify that the button unit 3110 has been pressed.

Modification 3:
This button press lighting effect is performed when the special symbol variation effect is being performed and the button unit 3110 is pressed by the player during the operation valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the button press lighting effect may be executed when the button portion 3110 is pressed by the player when the special symbol variation effect is not executed (during the demonstration effect or the like). Further, the button press lighting effect may be executed when the player presses the button unit 3110 even during the special symbol variation effect and not during the operation effective period.

[Lighting effect during throttle grip operation]
In the present embodiment, when the player operates the throttle grip 4210 of the throttle unit 4200, specifically, when the throttle operation amount exceeds a predetermined amount (a third-stage throttle operation amount described later or a first throttle operation amount described later). 4 step throttle operation amount), the logo mark 3110A2a of the button cover 3110A, the divided light emission area 3120A2 of the meter display plate 3120A, the meter needle light emission plate 3120B0 of the meter needle light emission unit 3120B, A lighting effect at the time of a throttle grip operation for causing the divided light emitting area 3210 of the peripheral LED unit 3200 to emit light is executed.

This lighting effect at the time of throttle grip operation can be executed when the throttle grip 4210 is operated (turned) by the player during the operation effective period of the throttle grip 4210 during the special symbol variation effect. This operation valid period can be set in the case of a predetermined production pattern. For example, in the effect pattern based on the variation pattern 7, the effect is set together with the display “Turn the throttle!” On the main display device 131 during the effect per SPSP reach.
With this configuration, it can be notified that the player has operated the throttle grip 4210.

Modification 1:
When the throttle grip 4210 of the throttle unit 4200 is operated by the player, specifically, the throttle grip operation time lighting effect is executed when the throttle operation amount exceeds a predetermined amount. It is not limited to. For example, when the gaming machine 100 includes a handle portion and the handle portion is operated by a player instead of the throttle grip 4210, specifically, the handle operation amount (the number of rotations or the rotation angle amount). May be executed when the value exceeds a predetermined amount. Further, when the gaming machine 100 includes a lever portion, and the lever portion is operated by a player instead of the throttle grip 4210, specifically, the lever operation amount (the number of lever pulls or the lever pull-in) It may be executed when the amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount.

Modification 2:
The lighting effect at the time of the throttle grip operation is made to notify that the throttle grip 4210 has been operated by emitting light, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sound may be output from the audio output device 331 to notify that the throttle grip 4210 has been operated.

Modification 3:
This lighting effect at the time of throttle grip operation is executed when the player operates the throttle grip 4210 during the operation effective period during the special symbol variation effect, but the present invention is limited to this. is not. For example, the lighting effect at the time of the throttle grip operation may be executed when the throttle grip 4210 is operated by the player when the special symbol variation effect is not executed (for example, during the demonstration effect). Further, the lighting effect at the time of the throttle grip operation may be executed when the throttle grip 4210 is operated by the player even during the special symbol variation effect and not during the operation effective period.

[Button meter production]
In the present embodiment, when a predetermined effect pattern is determined and the throttle grip 4210 is operated during the effect based on the effect pattern, the button meter effect by the button meter unit 3120 (see FIG. 14-20). ) Can be performed. This button meter effect is an effect included in the lighting effect when the throttle grip is operated.

  This button meter effect is an effect representing a predetermined speed (km) by causing the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B and the divided light emitting region 3120A2 to emit light in the button meter unit 3120 in accordance with the throttle operation amount. In this case, the divided light emitting region 3210 of the button peripheral LED unit 3200 is also caused to emit light in the same manner.

For example, in the button meter effect, when the throttle operation amount is a first-stage throttle operation amount described later, the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B between the 20 km / h and the 60 km / h of the plurality of meter needle light emitting units 3120B emits light. (See FIG. 14-20 (A)).
For example, in a button meter effect, when the throttle operation amount is a second-stage throttle operation amount described later, the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B between 100 km / h and 140 km / h among the plurality of meter needle light emitting units 3120B emits light. (See FIG. 14-20 (B)).
For example, in the button meter effect, when the throttle operation amount is a third-stage throttle operation amount described later, the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B between the 180 km / h speed of the plurality of meter needle light emitting units 3120B is emitted. (See FIG. 14-20 (C)).
For example, in the button meter effect, when the throttle operation amount is a fourth-stage throttle operation amount described later, the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B between 260 km per hour and 300 km per hour among the plurality of meter needle light emitting units 3120B emits light. (See FIG. 14-20 (D)).
When a button meter effect is executed, the main display device 131 may be used to execute a display effect that prompts the player to operate the throttle grip 4210.

[Button pop-up production]
In the present embodiment, when a predetermined production pattern is determined, the button unit 3110 moves from the origin position to the raised position (approaching the player) during a predetermined production based on the production pattern (for example, during SPSP reach production). A button pop-out effect that moves to (position) (changes from the state of FIG. 13-6 (A) to the state of FIG. 13-6 (B)) is executed. In this case, the main display device 131 may be used to execute a display effect that suggests that the button pop-out effect is being executed (the button unit 3110 has been moved to the raised position). As this display effect, for example, an image in which buttons are popped out is displayed on the main display device 131. In this way, the player can recognize that the button pop-out effect is being executed, and can suppress overlooking the button pop-out effect.

[Description of production operation unit BSU]
FIG. 14A is a perspective view illustrating a part of the rendering operation unit BSU. The effect operation unit BSU is provided below the glass frame 150 (FIG. 1) and is configured as a part of the glass frame 150. The rendering operation unit BSU includes a button unit 3000 and a set of handle units 4000. The set of handle units 4000 protrudes from the button decoration panel 3300 that constitutes a part of the outer surface of the gaming machine 100, and the button main body 3100 is disposed between the set of handle units 4000. The pair of handle units 4000 are arranged at substantially symmetric positions via the button body 3100, and the shapes are substantially symmetric. Hereinafter, the right handle unit 4000 as viewed from the player side is also referred to as “right handle unit 4000R”, and the left handle unit 4000 is also referred to as “left handle unit 4000L”.

  The production operation unit BSU has a configuration imitating the vicinity of the handle portion of a motorcycle. That is, the production operation unit BSU has a configuration in which a button body 3100 as a speedometer is disposed between a pair of handle units 4000 as a motorcycle handle. In the button main body 3100, a meter display board 3120A (FIG. 13-2) imitating a speedometer is arranged inside the button. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide not only the sensuous thing obtained by grasping the handle to the player, but also the feeling that the actual motorcycle is operated visually. Can be planned.

  On the other hand, unlike the actual motorcycle, the rendering operation unit BSU of the present embodiment is provided with throttle grips 4210 on both the right handle unit 4000R and the left handle unit 4000L. Thereby, even when the player operates the firing handle device 103 (FIG. 1) with the right hand, the throttle grip 4210 provided on the left handle unit 4000L can be operated with the left hand. Hereinafter, the throttle grip 4210 provided in the right handle unit 4000R is also referred to as “right throttle grip 4210R”, and the throttle grip 4210 provided in the left handle unit 4000L is also referred to as “left throttle grip 4210L”.

  The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) performs the same effect based on the operation regardless of which of the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L is operated. Thus, the player only has to operate one throttle grip 4210 that is easy for the player to use, and thus the convenience of the player's performance operation can be improved. It should be noted that the performance executed by the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L may not be completely the same. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 performs an effect corresponding to the operation amount of the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L. Here, the operation amount means the rotation amount of the throttle grip 4210. Hereinafter, the operation amount (rotation amount) of the throttle grip 4210 is also referred to as “throttle operation amount”.

  When the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L are operated at the same time, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 produces an effect corresponding to the throttle operation amount of one (relatively larger one here). Do it. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may perform an effect corresponding to the relatively smaller throttle operation amount when the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L are operated simultaneously. The production may be performed based on a predetermined throttle operation amount (for example, the right throttle grip 4210R). Usually, even when there are a plurality of throttle grips 4210 as the production operation unit, the player enjoys production by operating any one of the throttle grips 4210. Therefore, when a plurality of throttle grips 4210 are operated at the same time, one is often an operation that is not intended by the player. Therefore, when two throttle grips 4210 are operated at the same time, an effect expected by the player can be provided by performing an effect according to the throttle operation amount of one of the throttle grips 4210. In addition, it is more preferable that the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 performs an effect corresponding to the relatively large throttle operation amount when the two throttle grips 4210 are operated simultaneously. Usually, an operation that is not intended by the player is often smaller than the operation amount of the intended operation, so by performing an effect according to the relatively large throttle operation amount, the player can expect more effects. Can be provided.

  As an effect executed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320, for example, an effect of changing the light emission area of the meter unit 2000 according to the throttle operation amount, or an effect of changing the display of the main display device 131 according to the throttle operation amount. The effect of changing the light emission mode of the light emitting board 4270 (FIG. 14-5), which will be described later, according to the amount of throttle operation, the effect of changing the light emission mode of the button body 3100 according to the amount of throttle operation, and the sound according to the amount of throttle operation An effect of changing the sound output from the output device 331 is exemplified. Here, the tachometer is raised (the light emitting area of the meter unit 2000 is increased) as the throttle operation amount is increased. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a feeling of running as if he / she is riding an actual motorcycle. In addition, the speedometer is raised as the throttle operation amount is increased (the light emission position of the display board of the button body 3100 is changed). This also gives the player a feeling of running as if he was riding an actual motorcycle. Further, the engine sound is increased as the throttle operation amount is increased (the sound output of the sound output device 331 is increased). This also gives the player a feeling of running as if he was riding an actual motorcycle. Further, since the light emission mode of the throttle grip 4210 is changed by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting substrate 4270 (FIG. 14-5), it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  FIG. 14B is a perspective view of the rendering operation unit BSU in a state where the button peripheral LED unit 3200 and the button decoration panel 3300 of the button unit 3000 are removed. The handle unit 4000 includes a throttle unit 4200 and a handle bar 4400. The handle unit 4000 is fixed to the skeleton member 4900 via the impact absorbing portion 4500.

  The throttle unit 4200 is an effect operating device that is operated by a player, and includes a throttle grip 4210 and a switch box 4300. The throttle grip 4210 is a grip portion that has a substantially circular cross section and is gripped by the player. The switch box 4300 is a support portion that is fixed to the handle bar 4400 and rotatably supports the throttle grip 4210. The throttle grip 4210 is rotatably supported in a predetermined angle range (for example, 0 ° ≦ θ ≦ 120 °) with its own axial direction as a rotation axis.

  The handle bar 4400 is a hollow member formed in a substantially L shape, and has a throttle unit 4200 attached to the distal end portion and a base end portion attached to the impact absorbing portion 4500. The handle bar 4400 of this embodiment has a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape of the handle bar 4400 may be a shape other than a circle such as a rectangle or a polygon. The handle bar 4400 of the present embodiment is formed in a substantially L shape, but may have a shape other than the L shape such as a crank shape or a bow shape.

  The shock absorbing portion 4500 is a mechanism portion that is fixed to the skeleton member 4900 and holds the handle bar 4400 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined range. The shock absorbing portion 4500 is configured to be able to change the relative position of the handle bar 4400 with respect to the skeleton member 4900 according to the external force when an external force in a direction different from the rotation direction of the throttle grip 4210 is applied to the handle bar 4400. Has been. Thus, for example, when a force (impact) in a direction different from the rotation direction of the throttle grip 4210 is applied to the handle unit 4000, such as when the player suddenly pulls the handle unit 4000 toward the front, The force (impact) can be reduced and transmitted to the skeleton member 4900. Thereby, damage to the connecting portion between the handle unit 4000 and the skeleton member 4900 can be suppressed.

  The skeleton member 4900 is fixed to the other part of the glass frame 150 and is configured as a part of the glass frame 150. That is, the skeleton member 4900 is an attachment part on the glass frame 150 side for fixing the rendering operation unit BSU to the glass frame 150. The skeleton member 4900 is a substantially U-shaped member, and a button unit 3000 is attached inside the U-shape. Shock absorbing portions 4500 are attached to both ends of the U-shape. More detailed configurations of the handle unit 4000 and the shock absorbing unit 4500 will be described later.

  Hereinafter, the throttle unit 4200 provided in the right handle unit 4000R is also referred to as “right throttle unit 4200R”, and the throttle unit 4200 provided in the left handle unit 4000L is also referred to as “left throttle unit 4200L”. The handle bar 4400 that supports the right throttle unit 4200R is also referred to as “right handle bar 4400R”, and the handle bar 4400 that supports the left throttle unit 4200L is also referred to as “left handle bar 4400L”. Further, the shock absorber 4500 that supports the right handlebar 4400R is also referred to as “right shock absorber 4500R”, and the shock absorber 4500 that supports the left handlebar 4400L is also referred to as “left shock absorber 4500L”.

  FIG. 14C is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the handle unit 4000. FIG. 14C shows a state in which the handle bar 4400 is removed from the shock absorber 4500 and the button body 3100 (FIG. 14-2) is removed from the skeleton member 4900. In the handle unit 4000 of this embodiment, a right handlebar 4400R and a left handlebar 4400L are formed as separate bodies. Specifically, the right handlebar 4400R is attached to the skeleton member 4900 via the right impact absorbing portion 4500R, and the left handlebar 4400L is attached to the left impact absorbing portion 4500L. In other words, the right throttle unit 4200R is attached to the skeleton member 4900 via the right handlebar 4400R and the right shock absorber 4500R, and the left throttle unit 4200L is attached to the skeleton member via the left handlebar 4400L and the left shock absorber 4500L. Attached to 4900. Thus, the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L are supported by the independent handlebars 4400, respectively. Thus, when the player holds the left and right throttle grips 4210 with both hands, the force received from the player's right hand and the force received from the left hand can be separately transmitted to the skeleton member 4900. Breakage of the connection portion with the handle bar 4400 can be suppressed. Usually, a motorcycle handlebar is formed of a single bar. However, if the bar is fixed to the skeleton member 4900 with a single bar, the connecting portion between the handle bar 4400 and the skeleton member 4900 receives the force from both arms of the player, and thus is easily broken. As in the present embodiment, the handlebars are separated on the right side and the left side, and are fixed to the skeleton member 4900, whereby the force applied to the skeleton member 4900 can be dispersed from the handlebar. Thereby, the breakage of the connecting portion between the handle bar 4400 and the skeleton member 4900 can be suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, the handle bar 4400 has a flat cable FC extending from a base end portion (downward side) connected to the shock absorbing portion 4500. The extended flat cable FC is connected to a substrate (not shown) provided on the skeleton member 4900 via the impact absorbing portion 4500. Flat cable FC is used for exchanging electric power including signals between throttle unit 4200 and the main body side of gaming machine 100.

  Detailed configurations of the throttle unit 4200 and the handle bar 4400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-4 and 14-5. FIG. 14-4 (A) is an exploded perspective view of the left handle unit 4000L, and FIG. 14-4 (B) is an exploded perspective view of the right handle unit 4000R. FIG. 14-5 is a cross-sectional view of the right handle unit 4000R and the right shock absorber 4500R. The throttle unit 4200 includes a throttle grip 4210, an inner shell member 4220, a rotation angle sensor 4230, a mounting reinforcing member 4240, a coil fixing member 4250, a coil 4260, and a switch box 4300.

  The throttle grip 4210 is a substantially cylindrical outer shell member formed by superposing two light-transmitting member pieces, the proximal end side (handle bar 4400 side) being an open end, and the distal end side being a closed end. ing. Two flange portions of a first flange portion 4211 and a second flange portion 4212 are formed side by side on the proximal end side of the throttle grip 4210. The relatively proximal first flange portion 4211 is disposed inside the switch box 4300 (FIG. 14-5), and the relatively distal end second flange portion 4212 is disposed outside the switch box 4300. The That is, the throttle grip 4210 is configured such that the two flange portions engage with the switch box 4300 (FIG. 14-5). As a result, the throttle grip 4210 is rotatably held by the switch box 4300, and movement of the throttle grip 4210 in the axial direction thereof is restricted by the switch box 4300. A hook-like coil locking portion 4213 for locking the end of the coil 4260 is formed on the first flange portion 4211 of the throttle grip 4210.

  The inner shell member 4220 is a substantially cylindrical core member configured by overlapping two member pieces, and is formed of a light transmissive member. In this embodiment, it is formed of resin. A flange portion 4222 is formed on the proximal end side (handlebar side) of the inner shell member 4220, and a rotation angle sensor 4230 is attached to the distal end side of the inner shell member 4220. A convex fixing member engaging portion 4223 that engages with the coil fixing member 4250 is formed on the flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220. The inner shell member 4220 is disposed inside the throttle grip 4210 via the opening end of the throttle grip 4210. At this time, the base end side including the flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220 protrudes from the opening end of the throttle grip 4210 (FIG. 14-5). The flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220 is screwed to the flange portion 4401 of the handle bar 4400. These fixations may be adhesive fixation or inset fixation other than screw fixation. Thus, the inner shell member 4220 cannot be rotated, and the throttle grip 4210 is configured to rotate relative to the inner shell member 4220.

  The rotation angle sensor 4230 is configured by a rotary encoder or the like, and includes a sensor main body portion 4231 and a shaft portion 4232 protruding from the sensor main body portion 4231. In the rotation angle sensor 4230, the sensor main body 4231 is fixed to the inner shell member 4220, and the shaft 4232 is fixed to the throttle grip 4210. Thereby, the rotation angle sensor 4230 detects the difference in rotation between the inner shell member 4220 and the throttle grip 4210. Since the inner shell member 4220 is fixed to the handle bar 4400 and cannot rotate, the rotation angle sensor 4230 detects the operation amount (throttle operation amount) of the throttle grip 4210 by the player.

  The attachment reinforcing member 4240 is a horseshoe-shaped metal member and is disposed adjacent to the flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220. The attachment reinforcing member 4240 is a member for reinforcing the flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220, and is fixed to the flange portion 4401 of the handle bar 4400 together with the flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220.

  The coil fixing member 4250 includes a groove-shaped coil locking portion 4251, a cylindrical main body portion 4252, and a flange portion 4253. The coil fixing member 4250 is an annular member for restricting the rotation of one end of the coil 4260, and the main body portion 4252 is inserted through the inner shell member 4220. The coil fixing member 4250 is disposed adjacent to the attachment reinforcing member 4240 and engages with the fixing member engaging portion 4223 provided in the flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220 to restrict its rotation. The coil locking portion 4251 of the coil fixing member 4250 is a groove-shaped portion for locking the end portion of the coil 4260, and is formed on a flange portion 4253 provided at one end portion of the main body portion 4252. .

  The coil 4260 is an elastic member that applies an elastic force to the throttle grip 4210, and when the player rotates the throttle grip 4210, a force (stress) in a direction opposite to the direction received from the player is applied to the throttle grip 4210. generate. The coil 4260 is disposed between the coil fixing member 4250 and the first flange portion 4211 of the throttle grip 4210 in a state where the inner shell member 4220 is inserted inside. Both ends of the coil 4260 are folded outward so as to face the diameter direction of the coil (a direction orthogonal to the coil axis direction). One end is locked to the coil locking portion 4251 of the coil fixing member 4250, and the other end is locked to the coil locking portion 4213 of the throttle grip 4210. Thus, when the throttle grip 4210 receives a force in the rotational direction, the coil 4260 changes the relative positions of both ends to generate stress. Hereinafter, the position of the throttle grip 4210 in a state where the player does not apply force to the throttle grip 4210 is also referred to as “the reference position of the throttle grip 4210”. The rotation amount (rotation angle) of the throttle grip 4210 from the reference position is also referred to as “throttle rotation angle θ1”. The throttle unit 4200 may include an elastic member such as a leaf spring instead of the coil 4260.

  The switch box 4300 is configured by overlapping two member pieces and is screwed to the flange portion 4401 of the handle bar 4400. The switch box 4300 includes a flange portion 4401 of the handle bar 4400, a flange portion 4222 of the inner shell member 4220, an attachment reinforcing member 4240, a coil fixing member 4250, a coil 4260, and a first flange portion 4211 of the throttle grip 4210. , Are arranged in this order so as to cover them (FIG. 14-5). The opening end of the switch box 4300 is located between the first flange portion 4211 and the second flange portion 4212 of the throttle grip 4210, and the throttle grip 4210 can be rotated while restricting movement of the throttle grip 4210 in the axial direction. Hold on. In the present embodiment, a vibration motor 4310 is attached to the switch box 4300 provided in the left handle unit 4000L. On the other hand, the vibration motor 4310 is not attached to the switch box 4300 provided in the right handle unit 4000R. The vibration motor 4310 is covered with a cover member 4350. In this embodiment, the cover member 4350 is also attached to the right switch box 4300, but the right switch box 4300 may not include the cover member 4350.

  As shown in FIG. 14-5, a light emitting substrate 4270 is disposed inside the inner shell member 4220. The light emitting board 4270 includes a plurality of effect LEDs 4275, and emits light under the control of the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3). As described above, since both the throttle grip 4210 and the inner shell member 4220 are formed of a light transmissive member, the light emission of the LED 4275 is configured to be visible from the outside of the throttle grip 4210. Thereby, since the light emission mode of the throttle grip 4210 can be changed according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 100, the throttle operation amount, and the like, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  A flat cable FC is connected to the light-emitting board 4270, and supply of electric power for causing the LED 4275 to emit light is received from the main body side of the gaming machine 100 via the flat cable FC. The light emitting board 4270 exchanges a signal indicating the throttle operation amount output from the rotation angle sensor 4230 via the flat cable FC. The flat cable FC is disposed inside the handle bar 4400, and is connected to a board (not shown) on the main body side of the gaming machine 100 from the flat cable FC outlet 4410 provided on the handle bar 4400 via the shock absorber 4500. Is done.

  Detailed configurations of the throttle grip 4210 and the inner shell member 4220 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-6 and 14-7. FIG. 14-6 is a perspective view showing the inside of the right throttle grip 4210R. FIG. 14-7 is a perspective view showing an inner configuration of the right throttle unit 4200R. The throttle grip 4210 has a rib 4215 formed in the vicinity of the approximate center of the inner peripheral surface facing the inner shell member 4220. The rib 4215 is formed in a substantially annular shape along the inner circumferential direction (rotational direction) of the throttle grip 4210 and is configured to be able to contact the outer circumferential surface of the inner shell member 4220. By this rib 4215, the portion of the inner peripheral surface of the throttle grip 4210 that contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inner shell member 4220 is limited to the rib 4215, and the contact between the other portions and the outer peripheral surface of the inner shell member 4220 is restricted. The In other words, the rib 4215 can reduce the contact area between the inner peripheral surface of the throttle grip 4210 and the outer peripheral surface of the inner shell member 4220. Thus, when the throttle grip 4210 is rotated relative to the inner shell member 4220, the frictional force generated between the throttle grip 4210 and the inner shell member 4220 can be reduced, and the operational feeling can be improved. Can be planned. Only one rib 4215 may be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the throttle grip 4210, or a plurality of ribs 4215 may be formed.

  As shown in FIG. 14-7, a shaft gripping member 4218 that grips the shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230 is provided on the tip end side (the right side of FIG. 14-7) of the throttle grip 4210. Since the shaft gripping member 4218 rotates together with the throttle grip 4210, the shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230 is rotated when the throttle grip 4210 is rotated. In the present embodiment, the shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230 has a substantially D-shaped cross section. Further, the shaft gripping member 4218 has a corresponding D-shaped opening. When the shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230 is inserted through the opening of the shaft gripping member 4218, the shaft gripping member 4218 grips the shaft portion 4232. Thus, by providing the shaft gripping member 4218, the shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230 can be easily gripped when the throttle grip 4210 is easily assembled. That is, the assembly of the throttle grip 4210 can be facilitated by the shaft gripping member 4218.

  A change in the inside of the throttle grip 4210 when the throttle grip 4210 is rotated will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-8 and 14-9. FIGS. 14-8 and 14-9 show a part of the mechanism inside the right throttle grip 4210R when the right throttle grip 4210R is viewed from the tip end side of the throttle grip 4210. FIG. 14-8 shows a state where the right throttle grip 4210R is not rotated (reference position), and FIG. 14-9 shows a state where the throttle grip 4210 is rotated. 14-8 and 14-9, the coil fixing member 4250, the coil 4260, the shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230, the shaft gripping member 4218, and the coil locking portion 4213 of the throttle grip 4210 are shown by solid lines. The other part of the throttle grip 4210, the switch box 4300, and the handle bar 4400 are indicated by a two-dot chain line. Further, the main body portion 4252 of the coil fixing member 4250 is indicated by a cross hatch, and the other portions are indicated by hatching. Further, the shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230 is indicated by a cross hatch having a relatively large eye, and the sensor main body portion 4231 is indicated by a cross hatch having a relatively small eye.

  As shown in FIG. 14-8, when the throttle grip 4210 is at the reference position, a gap is left between the body 4252 of the coil fixing member 4250 and the coil 4260. When the throttle grip 4210 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the tip end side of the throttle grip 4210, the relative positional relationship between both ends of the coil 4260 is changed by the movement of the coil locking portion 4213, and the coil 4260 is wound. The diameter decreases. Since the body 4252 of the coil fixing member 4250 is arranged inside the coil 4260, as shown in FIG. 14-9, when the rotation angle θ1 (throttle rotation angle θ1) of the throttle grip 4210 becomes a predetermined value. In addition, the coil 4260 is in contact with the main body 4252 of the coil fixing member 4250. Thereby, further rotation of the throttle grip 4210 is restricted. That is, when the winding diameter of the coil 4260 and the outer diameter of the inner shell member 4220 become substantially the same due to the rotation of the throttle grip 4210, the upper limit value of the throttle rotation angle θ1 is reached. In the present embodiment, the throttle rotation angle θ1 is configured to be approximately in the range of 0 ° ≦ θ1 ≦ 120 °. The upper limit value of throttle rotation angle θ1 can be arbitrarily set according to the size of the gap between the winding diameter of coil 4260 and the outer diameter of inner shell member 4220. The throttle grip 4210 of this embodiment is physically restricted from rotating clockwise from the reference position.

  The shaft portion 4232 of the rotation angle sensor 4230 is fixed to the shaft gripping member 4218, and rotates through the shaft gripping member 4218 when the throttle grip 4210 rotates. The rotation angle sensor 4230 is configured such that a resistance value to be output changes according to a change in the rotation angle between the sensor main body portion 4231 and the shaft portion 4232. Therefore, when the throttle grip 4210 is rotated relative to the inner shell member 4220 (sensor body portion 4231), the output resistance value changes.

  The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 can detect the throttle operation amount based on the change in the resistance value output from the rotation angle sensor 4230. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 detects both left and right throttle operation amounts from respective resistance values output from the rotation angle sensors 4230 of both the left handle unit 4000L and the right handle unit 4000R. The timing at which the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 detects the throttle operation amount can be arbitrarily set. For example, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may be configured to detect each throttle operation amount every predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second). Alternatively, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may be configured to detect the throttle operation amount when a predetermined trigger is executed.

  When the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 executes the effect according to the throttle operation amount, it determines whether the detected throttle operation amount corresponds to any of the preset operation amount categories, You may produce according to the applicable division. For example, when four categories (weak, medium weak, medium strong, strong) are set as the operation amount category, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 displays each effect means (meter unit 2000, button body 3100, light emitting board 4270). The main display device 131, the audio output device 331, etc.) may be configured to output a signal corresponding to the corresponding category. In this case, each production | presentation means can perform the production | presentation according to the applicable division. Thereby, since each production | presentation means should just preset only the production according to the number of divisions, it can reduce the number of production patterns and can simplify an apparatus structure. When the corresponding category differs between the left throttle operation amount and the right throttle operation amount, a signal indicating either one of the corresponding categories may be output. Here, a signal corresponding to one of the larger corresponding sections is output. As another example, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may output a signal corresponding to the throttle operation amount to each effect means without performing the determination of the corresponding category. At this time, if the left throttle operation amount is different from the right throttle operation amount, a signal corresponding to one of the throttle operation amounts (for example, a relatively larger one) may be output. In this case, it is possible to perform various effects corresponding to the throttle operation amount linearly.

  Here, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 determines which of the above four categories the detected throttle operation amount corresponds to, and information indicating the corresponding category for each effect means (throttle operation amount corresponding category information) ) Will be described. Hereinafter, among the above four categories, the segment with the smallest operation amount is also referred to as “first-stage throttle operation amount”, and the second-smallest operation amount is also referred to as “second-stage throttle operation amount”. A section with a small operation amount is also called a “third stage throttle operation amount”, and a section with the largest operation amount is also called a “fourth stage throttle operation amount”. Here, the “first-stage throttle operation amount” corresponds to a range where the throttle rotation angle θ1 is 0 ° <θ1 ≦ 30 °, and the “second-stage throttle operation amount” is that the throttle rotation angle θ1 is 30 ° <θ1. ≦ 60 °, the “third stage throttle operation amount” corresponds to the range where the throttle rotation angle θ1 is 60 ° <θ1 ≦ 90 °, and the “fourth stage throttle operation amount” is the throttle rotation angle. θ1 corresponds to a range of 90 ° <θ1 ≦ 120 °. The correspondence relationship between the throttle rotation angle θ1 and the section is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set.

  The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 detects the throttle operation amount detected during a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) when determining which of the above four categories the detected throttle operation amount corresponds to. It may be configured to determine which of the above four categories the average value of (throttle rotation angle θ1) corresponds. Alternatively, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 determines which of the above four categories the maximum value (or minimum value) of the throttle operation amount (throttle rotation angle θ1) detected during the predetermined period falls. It may be configured. Alternatively, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may be configured to make the above determination every time the throttle operation amount (throttle rotation angle θ1) is detected. Further, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may immediately output the determination result (throttle operation amount corresponding category information) to each effect means after the determination of the corresponding category. After the determination, the sub CPU 320a may further output a predetermined time (for example, The determination result may be output after 1 second). By providing a predetermined time (interval) between the determination and the output, a time difference can be set between the throttle operation and various effects. As a result, the tachometer rises with a time lag after the throttle operation (the light emitting area of the meter unit 2000 increases), so that the operation feeling of the throttle can be brought closer to the actual motorcycle, and the player can handle the actual motorcycle more Can make you feel like holding

  FIGS. 14-10 is a figure for demonstrating the shape of the taking-out opening | mouth 4410 of the handle bar 4400, and the flat cable FC. FIG. 14-10 (A) is a perspective view of the handle unit 4000 viewed from below. FIG. 14-10 (B) is a diagram showing the shape of the take-out port 4410 of the handle bar 4400. FIG. 14C is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional shape of the flat cable FC.

  As shown in FIG. 14-10 (A), the handle bar 4400 has a takeout port 4410 at the base end. The take-out port 4410 is an opening for taking out the flat cable FC inside the handle bar 4400 to the outside of the handle bar 4400, and is formed at the approximate center of the base end of the handle bar 4400. As shown in FIG. 14-10 (B), the handle bar 4400 has a substantially rectangular opening shape, and the four corner portions 4412 are curved. Here, each of the four corner portions 4412 has a ¼ arc shape. Thereby, the flat cable FC is less likely to be caught by the corner portion 4412, and damage to the flat cable FC can be suppressed. Specifically, the flat cable FC inside the handle bar 4400 moves relative to the handle bar 4400 by the rotation operation of the handle bar 4400 and the throttle unit 4200. At this time, if the corner portion 4412 of the outlet 4410 is curved, the flat cable FC is less likely to be caught by the corner portion 4412 than in the case where the corner portion is linear. it can.

  Note that the opening shape of the extraction port 4410 is not limited to the above-described substantially rectangular shape as long as at least a part thereof is curved. The opening shape of the extraction port 4410 may be, for example, a circular shape or an elliptical shape, or may be an N-corner shape (N = 3 or 5 ≦ N) in which each corner is curved. Even in these cases, the flat cable FC can be prevented from being damaged by the contact between the flat cable FC and the outlet 4410. Specifically, even if the flat cable FC moves relative to the handle bar 4400 and rubs against the opening end portion of the takeout port 4410, the flat cable can be used as long as the opening shape of the takeout port 4410 is curved. FC damage is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 14-10 (C), the flat cable FC is a strip-shaped covered wiring in which a plurality of conductive core wires EW (electric wires EW) arranged in a plane are covered with an insulating covering member ZM1. . An example of the covering member is soft vinyl chloride. The flat cable FC of the present embodiment is further covered with a flat cable cover ZM2. The flat cable cover ZM2 is configured as a tubular insulating film. The flat cable cover ZM2 may be the same material as the covering member ZM1 or may be a different material. Thereby, it is possible to further suppress the flat cable FC from being damaged due to the contact between the inside of the handle bar 4400 and the outlet 4410 and the flat cable FC. The flat cable FC is not entirely covered with the flat cable cover ZM2, but may be covered only partially. Even in this case, damage to the covering member ZM1 is suppressed in the portion covered with the flat cable cover ZM2. Further, the flat cable FC may not be covered with the flat cable cover ZM2. Even if the flat cable FC is not covered with the flat cable cover ZM2, the core wire EW is covered with the covering member ZM1, and therefore the core wire EW caused by the contact between the inside of the handle bar 4400 and the outlet 4410 and the flat cable FC. The damage is suppressed. However, since the damage of the core wire EW is further suppressed by covering the flat cable FC with the flat cable cover ZM2, it is more preferable.

  FIG. 14-11 is a perspective view illustrating a mounting position of the vibration motor 4310. 14-11 shows a state in which a part of the switch box 4300 of the left throttle unit 4200L is removed. A vibration motor 4310 for vibrating the left throttle grip 4210L is attached to the switch box 4300 of the left throttle unit 4200L. In the vibration motor 4310, a weight 4312 is attached to the tip portion of the shaft 4311 in an eccentric manner. When the shaft 4311 rotates, vibration is generated due to an unbalance of the center of gravity of the weight 4312. Thus, vibration can be transmitted to the player via the left throttle grip 4210L, and the player can feel as if he / she is grasping the handle of an actual motorcycle.

  Since the mounting position of the vibration motor 4310 is not the inside of the throttle grip 4210 but the switch box 4300, the position of the vibration motor 4310 does not substantially change between when the throttle grip 4210 is operated (when rotating) and when it is not operated. . As a result, for example, metal fatigue or pulling of the wiring connected to the vibration motor 4310 is unlikely to occur due to repeated operation and non-operation. Therefore, the occurrence of disconnection due to these can be suppressed. In addition, since the vibration motor 4310 is mounted not on the inside of the throttle grip 4210 but on the switch box 4300, the diameter of the throttle grip 4210 can be made relatively small. Thereby, the diameter of the throttle grip 4210 can be made large enough for the player to grip.

  In the present embodiment, the vibration motor 4310 is attached only to the switch box 4300 of the left handle unit 4000L, and is not attached to the switch box 4300 of the right handle unit 4000R. Since the right handle unit 4000R is attached at a position close to the firing handle device 103 (FIG. 1), when the vibration motor 4310 is attached to the right handle unit 4000R, the vibration of the vibration motor 4310 of the right handle unit 4000R is vibrated. There is a risk of transmission to the firing handle device 103. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, by attaching the vibration motor 4310 only to the left handle unit 4000L, transmission of vibration to the firing handle device 103 can be suppressed. Thereby, the malfunction that the firing speed of the game ball is changed by vibration can be reduced.

  It should be noted that the vibration motor 4310 is generated when the vibration motor 4310 is attached to only one of the left and right handle units 4000, compared to the case where the vibration motor 4310 is attached to both the left and right handle units 4000. It can resemble and can improve interest. That is, when the vibration motor 4310 is provided in both the left and right handle units 4000, the vibration direction is changed in the left and right handle units 4000, so that the vibration mode is different from the vibration of the actual motorcycle engine. On the other hand, by using one vibration motor 4310, the vibration directions of the left and right handle units 4000 are aligned, so that it can resemble the vibration of an actual motorcycle engine.

  The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 performs an effect of changing the rotation speed of the vibration motor 4310 in accordance with the throttle operation amount. Here, the amount of vibration generated by the vibration motor 4310 is increased by increasing the throttle operation amount. Thereby, when the throttle grip 4210 is operated, it is possible to provide the player with an effect that the actual rotation speed of the motorcycle engine is increased, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  The detailed configuration of the shock absorber 4500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-12, 14-13, and 14-14. 14-12 is an exploded perspective view of the shock absorber 4500. FIG. FIG. 14-13 is a first diagram illustrating the configuration of the shock absorbing unit 4500. FIG. 14-14 is a second diagram illustrating the configuration of the shock absorbing unit 4500. Here, in the state (body posture) of each member shown in FIGS. 14-13 and 14-14, the upper side (+ Y direction side) of the drawing is also called the upper side of each member, and the lower side of the drawing is each member. Also called the lower side. Also, the vertical direction (Y direction) in the figure is also referred to as the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction (XZ plane direction) in the figure is also referred to as the horizontal direction.

  The shock absorber 4500 is an attachment member for attaching the handle bar 4400 to the skeleton member 4900 that is a part of the glass frame 150. When the shock absorbing portion 4500 receives a force in the axial rotation direction (horizontal rotation direction) of the base end portion from the base end portion of the handle bar 4400 to be connected, a part of the shock absorbing portion 4500 together with the base end portion of the handle bar 4400 in a predetermined range. While rotating, a stress is generated on the handle bar 4400.

  The shock absorber 4500 includes a frame-side first fixing member 4510, a frame-side second fixing member 4580, a frame-side third fixing member 4590, a handle-side fixing member 4610, and a coil 4680. The shock absorbing portion 4500 is fixed to the side surface portion 4910 and the upper surface portion 4920 of the skeleton member 4900, respectively. A side surface portion 4910 of the skeleton member 4900 is formed substantially vertically, and an upper end portion is folded back to form a substantially horizontal upper surface portion 4920. A cable guide member 4700 is attached below the impact absorbing portion 4500.

  The frame side first fixing member 4510 of the shock absorbing part 4500 is a substantially crank-shaped member, and includes a first support part 4520, a first attachment part 4530, a first connection part 4540, and a first sleeve wall part 4550. Contains.

  The first support portion 4520 is a substantially flat plate-like portion having an upper surface 4521 and a lower surface 4522, and the handle side fixing member 4610 and the coil 4680 are disposed on the upper surface 4521. First support portion 4520 further includes a first opening 4525, a first movement restriction portion 4526, and a coil insertion hole 4527. The first opening 4525 is a through hole that penetrates the upper surface 4521 and the lower surface 4522, and is formed at the approximate center of the first support portion 4520. The flat cable FC is inserted through the first opening 4525. The first movement restricting portion 4526 is a convex portion formed along the opening end of the first opening 4525 on the upper surface 4521, and engages with the handle side fixing member 4610, so that the handle side fixing member 4610 Restrict horizontal movement. The coil insertion hole 4527 is inserted through the first end portion 4681 of the coil 4680.

  The first attachment portion 4530 is a substantially flat portion including a first contact surface 4531 and a first back surface 4532, and the skeleton is in a state where the first contact surface 4531 is in contact with the side surface portion 4910 of the skeleton member 4900. Fixed to member 4900. The first attachment portion 4530 is integrally formed adjacent to the first support portion 4520 and is configured to be substantially orthogonal to the first support portion 4520. The first mounting portion 4530 is provided with a plurality of screw holes (not shown) penetrating the first contact surface 4531 and the first back surface 4532. The frame side first fixing member 4510 is fixed to the skeleton member 4900 by fixing the screw inserted through the screw hole to the side surface portion 4910 of the skeleton member 4900. Here, since the side surface portion 4910 of the skeleton member 4900 is substantially vertical, the first attachment portion 4530 is fixed in a state where the first contact surface 4531 and the first back surface 4532 are substantially along the vertical direction. Further, the first support portion 4520 is fixed in a state where the upper surface 4521 and the lower surface 4522 are substantially along the horizontal direction.

  The first connection portion 4540 is a substantially flat portion connected to the frame-side second fixing member 4580 and is integrally formed adjacent to the first support portion 4520. The first connection portion 4540 is configured to be substantially orthogonal to the first support portion 4520 and substantially parallel to the first attachment portion 4530. The first connection portion 4540 is provided with a screw hole 4541. By fixing the screw inserted through the screw hole 4541 to a screw hole (not shown) of the frame side second fixing member 4580, the frame side first fixing member 4510 and the frame side second fixing member 4580 are integrated. Composed.

  The first sleeve wall portion 4550 is a substantially flat portion that is orthogonal to the lower surface 4522 of the first support portion 4520 and the first back surface 4532 of the first attachment portion 4530, and the lower surface 4522 and the first back surface 4532 thereof. And are integrally formed. The first sleeve wall portion 4550 transmits the weight received by the first support portion 4520 from the handle side fixing member 4610 to the first connection portion 4540. At this time, the first sleeve wall portion 4550 can receive the load received from the first support portion 4520 in its own in-plane direction (a direction orthogonal to the normal direction), and thus can suppress its deformation. The first sleeve wall portion 4550 includes a screw hole (not shown) for fixing the frame side third fixing member 4590.

  The frame-side second fixing member 4580 is a substantially cylindrical member including a second opening 4581 and a second contact surface 4583, and is disposed on the upper surface portion 4920 of the skeleton member 4900. The handle bar 4400 is inserted into the second opening 4581. The second contact surface 4583 is formed on the lower side of the frame side second fixing member 4580 and is in contact with the upper surface portion 4920 of the skeleton member 4900. The frame-side second fixing member 4580 is fixed to the skeleton member 4900 by fixing the screw inserted through the screw hole 4584 to the upper surface portion 4920 of the skeleton member 4900. Further, the frame-side second fixing member 4580 is fixed to the frame-side first fixing member 4510 by fixing a screw inserted through a screw hole (not shown) in the screw hole 4541 of the frame-side first fixing member 4510. The

  The frame-side third fixing member 4590 is disposed below the first support portion 4520 of the frame-side first fixing member 4510 and is in contact with the lower surface 4522 of the first support portion 4520 and the first sleeve wall portion 4550, respectively. . The frame-side third fixing member 4590 includes a third opening 4591 and a coil engagement hole 4592. The third opening 4591 communicates with the first opening 4525 of the frame-side first fixing member 4510, and the flat cable FC taken out from the handle bar 4400 is inserted therethrough. The coil engagement hole 4592 engages with the first end portion 4681 of the coil 4680 protruding downward from the coil insertion hole 4527 of the first support portion 4520. The frame side third fixing member 4590 is fixed to the first sleeve wall portion 4550 by fixing a screw inserted through a screw hole (not shown) in the screw hole of the first sleeve wall portion 4550.

  The handle side fixing member 4610 is a substantially cylindrical member having an upper end portion 4611 and a lower end portion 4612, and is disposed inside the coil 4680. The lower end portion of the handle bar 4400 (FIG. 14-5) is connected to the upper end portion 4611 of the handle side fixing member 4610, and the lower end portion 4612 of the handle side fixing member 4610 is the first movement restricting portion of the first support portion 4520. 4526 is engaged. By this engagement, the handle side fixing member 4610 is configured to be rotatable while the horizontal movement is restricted on the upper surface 4521 of the first support portion 4520. Since the handle bar 4400 is fixed to the upper end portion 4611 of the handle side fixing member 4610 by screws, the handle side fixing member 4610 also rotates as the handle bar 4400 rotates. The handle side fixing member 4610 includes an opening (FIG. 14-5) penetrating the upper end portion 4611 and the lower end portion 4612, and the flat cable FC taken out from the handle bar 4400 is inserted therethrough.

  The handle side fixing member 4610 has an enlarged diameter portion 4614 formed in the vicinity of the approximate center of the outer surface. As shown in FIG. 14-13, the enlarged diameter portion 4614 faces the end portion of the coil 4680 in the coil axial direction, and grips the coil 4680 from above and below together with the upper surface 4521 of the first support portion 4520. The enlarged diameter portion 4614 includes a convex portion 4615 and a coil engaging portion 4616.

  The protrusions 4615 are protrusions formed on the lower side of the enlarged diameter portion 4614 so as to be uneven, and a plurality of convex portions 4615 are formed side by side in the circumferential direction of the enlarged diameter portion 4614. The enlarged diameter portion 4614 is configured such that the convex portion 4615 contacts the coil 4680. Thus, the contact area between the handle-side fixing member 4610 and the coil 4680 can be reduced in the coil gripping direction (vertical direction). Thereby, when the handle bar 4400 rotates, the frictional resistance between the enlarged diameter portion 4614 and the coil 4680 can be reduced. Moreover, the convex part 4615 is comprised so that height H (FIGS. 14-13) may change along the winding direction of a coil. Specifically, the convex portion 4615 is configured such that the height H decreases along the coil winding direction. Coil 4680 has a different axial length along the winding direction. In this manner, by changing the height H of the convex portion 4615, the force that presses the coil 4680 when each convex portion 4615 comes into contact with the coil 4680 can be made uniform. Thereby, the frictional force between the coil 4680 and the convex portion 4615 can be reduced, and the occurrence of damage to the coil 4680 due to the contact of the convex portion 4615 can be suppressed.

  The coil engaging portion 4616 is a hook-shaped portion formed in the enlarged diameter portion 4614 and engages with the second end portion 4682 of the coil 4680. The coil engaging portion 4616 pushes the second end portion 4682 of the coil 4680 in the rotation direction when the handle side fixing member 4610 rotates. As a result, the coil engaging portion 4616 receives a repulsive force from the coil 4680, and thus a force in a direction to return rotation to the handle side fixing member 4610 is generated.

  The coil 4680 is an elastic member that imparts an elastic force to the handle bar 4400 and includes a first end portion 4681 and a second end portion 4682. The first end portion 4681 is folded back so as to face downward in the vertical direction (the direction along the coil axis direction), and the coil of the frame-side third fixing member 4590 is passed through the coil insertion hole 4527 of the first support portion 4520. It is engaged with the engagement hole 4592. The second end portion 4682 is folded outward so as to face the diameter direction (a direction orthogonal to the coil axis direction), and is engaged with the coil engagement portion 4616 of the handle side fixing member 4610. The coil 4680 causes the handlebar 4400 to generate a force (stress) in a direction opposite to the direction received from the player when the handlebar 4400 is rotated by pulling the throttle grip 4210 toward the front side. Specifically, when the player pulls the throttle grip 4210 forward, the handle-side fixing member 4610 rotates via the handle bar 4400. At this time, the coil engaging portion 4616 of the handle side fixing member 4610 rotates the second end portion 4682 of the coil 4680 in the direction in which the diameter of the coil is reduced. As a result, the relative positions of both ends of the coil 4680 are changed to generate stress, and a force in a direction returning to the handle bar 4400 is generated. Hereinafter, the position of the handle unit 4000 in a state where the player does not apply force to the throttle grip 4210 is also referred to as “reference position of the handle unit 4000”. The rotation amount (rotation angle) of the handle unit 4000 from the reference position is also referred to as “handle rotation angle θ2”. The shock absorbing unit 4500 may include an elastic member such as a leaf spring instead of the coil 4680.

  FIGS. 14-15 is explanatory drawing which showed the flow of the force between the frame member 4900 and the impact-absorbing part 4500. FIG. 14-15, the cross section of the frame side first fixing member 4510, the frame side second fixing member 4580, the coil 4680, and the skeleton member 4900 is schematically shown, and the handle bar 4400, and The side surface of the handle side fixing member 4610 is schematically shown. FIG. 14-15 (A) illustrates a state where the shock absorbing portion 4500 receives a rotational force from the handle bar 4400. FIG. 14-15 (B) illustrates a state in which the shock absorbing portion 4500 receives a vertical force from the handle bar 4400. The frame side first fixing member 4510 and the frame side second fixing member 4580 are fixed to each other and function as one attachment member.

  As shown in FIG. 14-15 (A), when the shock absorbing portion 4500 receives the rotational force F1 from the handle bar 4400 via the first support portion 4520 of the frame side first fixing member 4510, the frame side Dispersed via the first contact surface 4531 of the first fixing member 4510 and the second contact surface 4583 of the frame-side second fixing member 4580 and transmitted to the skeleton member 4900. Further, as shown in FIG. 14-15 (B), the shock absorbing portion 4500 receives a vertical force F2 from the handle bar 4400 via the first support portion 4520 of the frame-side first fixing member 4510. In addition, the light is dispersed and transmitted to the skeleton member 4900 via the first contact surface 4531 of the frame-side first fixing member 4510 and the second contact surface 4583 of the frame-side second fixing member 4580. According to this configuration, the shock absorbing unit 4500 can distribute the force received from the handle bar 4400 and transmit the force to the skeleton member 4900, so that damage to the connecting portion between the shock absorbing unit 4500 and the skeleton member 4900 can be suppressed. That is, according to this configuration, the rigidity of the connection portion between the handle unit 4000 and the glass frame 150 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the first contact surface 4531 of the frame-side first fixing member 4510 and the second contact surface 4583 of the frame-side second fixing member 4580 are configured to have different angles. Here, the shock absorbing portion 4500 is fixed to the skeleton member 4900 so that the first contact surface 4531 is in a substantially vertical direction and the second contact surface 4583 is in a substantially horizontal direction. Thus, since the first contact surface 4531 and the second contact surface 4583 have different angles, the impact absorbing portion 4500 can further suppress damage to the connection portion between the impact absorbing portion 4500 and the skeleton member 4900. The reason for this will be described below. The contact surface between the shock absorber 4500 and the skeleton member 4900 differs in the force transmission method depending on the direction of the acting force. For example, when the shock absorbing unit 4500 presses the skeleton member 4900, force is transmitted across the entire contact surface. On the other hand, when the impact absorbing portion 4500 is pulled away from the skeleton member 4900, a force is transmitted via a screw that fixes the impact absorbing portion 4500 to the skeleton member 4900. Further, when a force in a direction along the contact surface is applied, the force is transmitted by a frictional force between the impact absorbing portion 4500 and the skeleton member 4900. For this reason, the connecting portion between the shock absorbing portion 4500 and the skeleton member 4900 may be damaged or not damaged depending on the direction in which the connecting portion has the same magnitude of force acting on the connecting portion. As in this embodiment, when the angles of the two contact surfaces are different, the directions of the forces acting on the contact surfaces can be made different from each other. Thereby, even if a force in a direction in which it is difficult to transmit the force acts on one of the two contact surfaces, the force can be easily transmitted on the other contact surface having a different angle.

  14 to 16 and FIG. 14 to 17, changes in the inside of the shock absorber 4500 when the handle unit 4000 is rotated will be described. FIGS. 14-16 and 14-17 show part of the mechanism inside the right handle unit 4000R when the right handle unit 4000R is viewed from above. 14-16 shows a state where the right handle unit 4000R is not rotated, and FIG. 14-17 shows a state where the right handle unit 4000R is rotated. 14-16 and 14-17, the coil engaging part 4616 of the handle side fixing member 4610, the first connection part 4540 of the frame side first fixing member 4510, and the coil 4680 are indicated by solid lines, and the handle side fixing is performed. The other part of the member 4610 and the frame side first fixing member 4510, the throttle grip 4210, the switch box 4300, the handle bar 4400, and the frame side third fixing member 4590 are indicated by two-dot chain lines.

  As shown in FIG. 14-16, when the right handle unit 4000R is in the reference position, the coil engagement portion 4616 of the handle side fixing member 4610 and the first connection portion 4540 of the frame side first fixing member 4510 are disposed. There is a gap. When the right handle unit 4000R is rotated clockwise as viewed from above the right handle unit 4000R, the coil engaging portion 4616 of the handle side fixing member 4610 is rotated by the rotation of the handle side fixing member 4610. The first connection part 4540 of 4510 is approached. As shown in FIG. 14-17, when the rotation angle θ2 (handle rotation angle θ2) of the right handle unit 4000R becomes a predetermined value, the coil engaging portion 4616 of the handle side fixing member 4610 is moved to the frame side first fixing member. The first connection part 4540 of 4510 comes into contact. As a result, further rotation of the right handle unit 4000R is restricted. In the present embodiment, the handle rotation angle θ2 is configured to be approximately in the range of 0 ° ≦ θ2 ≦ 60 °. The upper limit value of the handle rotation angle θ2 is arbitrarily set according to the size of the gap between the coil engaging portion 4616 of the handle side fixing member 4610 and the first connection portion 4540 of the frame side first fixing member 4510. be able to. In the right handle unit 4000R of this embodiment, the counterclockwise rotation from the reference position is physically restricted. The left handle unit 4000L is configured similarly to the right handle unit 4000R. Thus, since the handle unit 4000 is configured to be rotatable, the force (impact) received from the player can be reduced. Thereby, the breakage of the connecting portion can be suppressed. Moreover, the force received from a player can also be escaped with the said structure. Also from this point, the breakage of the connecting portion can be suppressed.

[Example of panel lighting by operating throttle grip 4210]
FIGS. 14-18 is a figure for demonstrating the example of the board light emission effect by throttle operation. As described above, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) may perform an effect of changing the light emission mode of the first meter unit 2100 in accordance with the throttle operation amount. Here, as an example, the sub CPU 320a causes the light emitting units 2150A to 2150C of the first meter unit 2100 to emit light when the throttle operation amount is the first stage throttle operation amount. When the throttle operation amount is the second stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a further emits light 2150D and 2150E in addition to the light emitting units 2150A to 2150C. When the throttle operation amount is the third stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a further emits light 2150F and 2150G in addition to the light emitting units 2150A to 2150E. When the throttle operation amount is the fourth-stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the 2150N, 2150I, and the third light emitter 2400 to emit light in addition to the light emitting units 2150A to 2150G. As described above, the sub CPU 320a can change the light emission area of the first meter unit 2100 according to the operation amount of the throttle grip 4210. As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling of running as if he was riding an actual motorcycle, and to improve the interest. The relationship between the throttle operation amount and the light emission area is not limited to the above and can be arbitrarily set.

[Example of display effect by operating throttle grip 4210]
FIGS. 14-19 is a figure for demonstrating the example of the display effect by throttle operation. The main display device 131 of FIGS. 14-19 displays a speedometer SMI. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) may perform an effect of changing the position of the needle IND of the speedometer SMI displayed on the main display device 131 according to the throttle operation amount. Here, as an example, when the throttle operation amount is the first step throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a displays the speedometer SMI in which the hand IND indicates about 40 km / h. When the throttle operation amount is the second step throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a displays the speedometer SMI in which the hand IND indicates about 120 km / h. When the throttle operation amount is the third step throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a displays the speedometer SMI in which the hand IND indicates about 200 km / h. When the throttle operation amount is the fourth step throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a displays the speedometer SMI in which the hand IND indicates about 280 km / h. Thus, the sub CPU 320a can change the display content of the main display device 131 according to the operation amount of the throttle grip 4210. As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling of running as if he was riding an actual motorcycle, and to improve the interest. The relationship between the throttle operation amount and the speed indicated by the needle IND is not limited to the above and can be arbitrarily set.

[Example of effect production by operating throttle grip 4210 (button meter production)]
14-20 is a figure for demonstrating the example of the accessory effect by throttle operation. 14-20 shows the button meter unit 3120 of the button body 3100 (FIG. 13-2). The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) changes the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B to emit light among the plurality of meter needle light emitting units 3120B arranged in the button meter unit 3120 according to the throttle operation amount ( Button meter production) may be performed. Here, as an example, when the throttle operation amount is the first stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B between the 20 km / h and the 60 km / h of the plurality of meter needle light emitting units 3120B to emit light. . As a result, an effect is produced in which the emitted needle points at about 40 km / h. When the throttle operation amount is the second stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B to emit light between 100 km / h and 140 km / h. As a result, an effect is produced in which the emitted needle points at about 120 km / h. When the throttle operation amount is the third stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B to emit light between the speed of 180 km / h and the speed of 220 km / h. As a result, an effect is produced in which the emitted needle points at about 200 km / h. When the throttle operation amount is the fourth stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B between 260 km / h and 300 km / h to emit light. As a result, an effect is produced in which the emitted needle points at about 280 km / h. Thus, the sub CPU 320a can change the light emission position of the meter needle light emission unit 3120B according to the operation amount of the throttle grip 4210. As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling of running as if he was riding an actual motorcycle, and to improve the interest. In addition, the relationship between the throttle operation amount and the speed indicated by the meter needle light emitting unit 3120B that emits light is not limited to the above and can be arbitrarily set. Further, the sub CPU 320a may alternately cause the meter needle light emitting units 3120B adjacent to each other to emit light. By doing in this way, it can be brought closer to the actual behavior of the needle of the speedometer, and the sense of reality can be further improved.

[Example of frame lighting effect by operation of throttle grip 4210]
FIGS. 14-21 is a figure for demonstrating the example of the frame light emission effect by throttle operation. In FIG. 14-21, a glass frame 150 is shown. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) may perform an effect of changing the light emission mode of the light emitting unit provided in the glass frame 150 in accordance with the throttle operation amount. Here, as an example, the sub CPU 320 a changes the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 155 provided on the outer periphery of the glass member 151 and the light emitting unit 156 of the belt unit 1000. When the throttle operation amount is the first stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the first area EA1, which is the lower area, of the light emitting unit 155 to emit light. When the throttle operation amount is the second stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the second area EA2, which is the area above the first area EA1, to emit light in addition to the first area EA1. When the throttle operation amount is the third-stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a emits light in the third area EA3 that is an area above the second area EA1 in addition to the first area EA1 and the second area EA2. When the throttle operation amount is the fourth stage throttle operation amount, the sub CPU 320a causes the light emitting unit 156 of the belt unit 1000 to emit light in addition to the light emitting unit 155. As described above, the sub CPU 320a can change the light emission mode of the light emitting unit provided in the glass frame 150 in accordance with the operation amount of the throttle grip 4210. Thereby, a change in the effect of the gaming machine 100 according to the operation of the throttle grip 4210 can be realized, and the interest can be improved. In addition, the light emission aspect of the light emission part provided in the glass frame 150 is not limited above, It can set arbitrarily. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) performs the panel light emission effect of FIG. 14-18, the display effect of FIG. 14-19, the accessory effect of FIG. 14-20, and the frame light emission effect of FIG. And can be executed in appropriate combinations.

[Modification of production operation unit]
In the above-described embodiment, the presentation operation unit BSU is described as including two handle units 4000, but the handle unit 4000 may include three or more handle units 4000. Or it may be one.

  In the production operation unit BSU of the present embodiment, the throttle grip 4210 is provided in both the right handle unit 4000R and the left handle unit 4000L, but the throttle grip 4210 is provided only in one of the right handle unit 4000R and the left handle unit 4000L. It may be provided.

  The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) of the present embodiment has been described as performing the same effect based on the operation regardless of which of the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L is operated. However, the sub CPU 320a may perform different effects depending on the operation of the right throttle grip 4210R and the operation of the left throttle grip 4210L. In this case, since different effects can be provided depending on the left and right throttle grips, more various effects can be performed.

  It has been described that the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 according to the present embodiment performs an effect corresponding to one of the throttle operation amounts when the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L are operated simultaneously. . However, the sub CPU 320a may produce an effect based on the total throttle operation amount of both the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L. In this case, the total value of the two throttle operation amounts has a wider range of change from the minimum value to the maximum value than the one of the throttle operation amounts, so that more various effects can be performed.

  Further, the sub CPU 320a may be configured to alternately detect the operation amounts of the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L. That is, only the operation of the right throttle grip 4210R may be effective during a specific period, and only the operation of the left throttle grip 4210L may be effective during another period. In this way, the player can enjoy the game by operating the left and right throttle grips 4210 alternately. Thereby, the interest can be improved. The sub CPU 320a may be configured to appropriately provide a period during which the operation of both the left and right throttle grips 4210 is effective.

  Although the vibration motor 4310 of the present embodiment has been described as being provided only in the left handle unit 4000L, it may be provided only in the right handle unit 4000R. Even in this case, the vibration to be generated can be made to resemble the vibration of an actual motorcycle engine as compared with the case where both the left and right handle units 4000 are attached, and the interest can be improved. Note that the vibration motor 4310 may be provided in both the left and right handle units 4000. A plurality of vibration motors 4310 may be provided in one handle unit 4000. The vibration motor 4310 may be provided at a position other than the switch box 4300. For example, the vibration motor 4310 may be attached to the inside of the handle bar 4400.

  The gaming machine 100 of this embodiment includes two handle units. However, the gaming machine 100 may include a plurality of button units instead of the two handle units. Even in this case, if the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 is configured to provide the same effect effect of a plurality of button units, the player operates one button unit that is easy to use. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player's presentation operation. In addition to the buttons, a lever, a touch panel, a car handle, a control stick, a sword, or the like may be used. That is, the sub CPU 320a may provide the same effect for the operation of a plurality of operation units having different operation methods. For example, the sub CPU 320a may provide the same effect when either a button or a touch panel is operated. Even in this case, the player only has to operate one operation unit that is easy for the player to use, so that the convenience of the player's performance operation can be improved.

  The takeout port 4410 of this embodiment has been described as being formed at the proximal end of the handle bar 4400 that supports the throttle unit 4200. However, the outlet 4410 may be formed at a position other than the present embodiment as long as the cable is taken out. For example, the takeout port 4410 may be formed on the distal end side of the handle bar 4400, or may be formed in a member other than the handle bar 4400 such as the firing handle device 103. As a suitable position for forming the takeout port 4410, one end is fixed to a part of the gaming machine, and the other end is an end of a support member provided with a movable part such as an operation part or a movable accessory. The part can be exemplified. When the cable inside the support member is connected to the movable part, the cable may move relatively inside the support member due to the operation of the movable part. Even in this case, if the outlet 4410 has the shape described in this embodiment, the cable can be prevented from being damaged.

  In the present embodiment, the flat cable FC is described as being connected to an operation unit operated by a player like the throttle unit 4200. However, the flat cable FC may be connected to a device other than the operation unit such as a movable accessory.

  The rib 4215 of this embodiment has been described as being formed inside the throttle grip 4210. However, the present invention can be applied to places other than the throttle grip as long as the outer member and the inner member move relative to each other. For example, the rib 4215 may be used for the firing handle device 103 or may be used for a production button.

  The production method, operation method, and control method of the present embodiment are various operation units such as an airplane control stick capable of swinging movement, a sword capable of pull-out pushing operation, a car handle, a lever, a touch panel, a production button, etc. Is applicable. For example, the effect method of the present embodiment may be executed by operating an effect lever and a touch panel. Further, for example, the operation method of the present embodiment may be applied to an operation method of a sword capable of operating a control stick or pulling and pushing an airplane.

  The gaming machine 100 may be provided with an automobile handle as an operation unit that can be rotated. In other words, the gaming machine 100 has an automobile handle as a grip portion having a substantially circular cross section, a support portion that supports the automobile handle, and an opposite direction when the automobile handle is rotated in a predetermined direction. And an elastic member that generates the above force. In addition, an operation button that can be pressed may be disposed at a substantially central portion of the automobile handle.

  The shock absorbing portion 4500 of the present embodiment has been described as being fixed to the skeleton member 4900. However, the shock absorbing part 4500 may be fixed to another part of the glass frame 150. Further, the shock absorbing unit 4500 may be fixed to a game frame (for example, the outer frame 160) other than the glass frame 150. Further, the shock absorbing unit 4500 may be fixed to a part (for example) of the gaming board 102 other than the gaming frame of the gaming machine 100.

  The right handle unit 4000R and the left handle unit 4000L of the present embodiment have been described as being connected to different shock absorbers 4500 (the right shock absorber 4500R and the left shock absorber 4500L), respectively. However, the left and right handle units 4000 may be configured to be connected to the same single shock absorber 4500. Further, the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L of the present embodiment have been described as being attached to different handlebars 4400 (the right handlebar 4400R and the left handlebar 4400L), respectively. However, the left and right throttle grips 4210 may be attached to the same single handle bar 4400.

  In this embodiment, the rotation amount is exemplified as the operation amount. However, the operation amount of the operation unit may be the operation time, the number of operations, the operation direction, the push-in amount, the pull-up amount, and the change in the posture of the operation unit. The amount of change in the posture of the operation unit can be detected by, for example, a gyroscope.

  The operation part of this embodiment was demonstrated as a movable part. However, the operation unit does not necessarily have to be a movable unit as long as the player intentionally contacts the operation unit. For example, the operation unit may be a non-movable part such as a grip bar. Even in this case, damage to the gaming machine by the player can be suppressed. Further, for example, damage to the gaming machine can be suppressed when the gaming machine is carried.

  The rib 4215 of this embodiment has been described as being formed on the inner peripheral surface of the throttle grip 4210. However, the rib 4215 can be applied to an operation unit other than a throttle type operation unit such as a button or a handle. For example, when the production button includes an inner member that can be pressed by the player and an outer member fixed to the glass frame, the rib of the present embodiment is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the outer member that faces the inner member. May be. Even in this case, when the relative position between the inner member and the outer member is changed by the button pressing operation by the player, the frictional force between them can be reduced. Thereby, the operativity of a production | presentation button can be aimed at. Further, the rib of this embodiment may be applied to the firing handle device 103. In this case, the operability of the firing handle device 103 can be improved. In addition, a rib may be formed in the outer peripheral surface of the inner member facing the inner peripheral surface of an outer member.

[Display effects based on fluctuation patterns (effect patterns)]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display effect based on a variation pattern.
The display effects shown in FIGS. 15A to 15F are examples of display effects based on the above-mentioned variation pattern 7 (variation pattern that is a big hit), and a series of display effects (variation start effect, reach formation effect, SP) Reach effect, SPSP reach effect, effect per SPSP reach, and symbol fixed stop effect). This display effect is realized by the main display device 131.

  In the series of display effects shown in FIGS. 15A to 15F, first, as shown in FIG. 15A, the main display device 131 executes a change start effect in which the decorative symbols start changing. Next, as shown in FIG. 15B, a reach formation effect is executed in which two decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed to form a reach. In FIG. 15B, “7” is used as the reach symbol.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15C, the SP reach effect is executed as the development effect. In this SP reach effect, the background image is set to a lighter color (for example, light blue), and the reach pattern moves slightly upward compared to the reach formation effect and is formed smaller. Further, in this SP reach production, a confrontation between the ally character and the enemy character is executed, and finally, the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and a lost symbol array is formed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15D, the SPSP reach effect is executed as a further development effect from the SP reach effect. In this SPSP reach production, a confrontation between a friend character and an enemy character is executed in the same manner as in the SP reach production, but the background image is set to a conspicuous color (for example, dark red) as compared to the SP reach production.

In addition, a predetermined effect can be executed as a determined effect using a movable accessory (such as an S-shaped accessory unit 5000).
The “decision effect” is an effect that is performed at the timing immediately before the jackpot is determined for the player (ie, when the jackpot notification is executed) in the case of a jackpot, and the player is expected to win the jackpot It is a production for giving an impression. If the “decision effect” is executed, the jackpot is confirmed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15E, an effect per SPSP reach is executed. In the effect per SPSP reach, an effect in which the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed.
And as shown in FIG.15 (F), the symbol fixed stop effect which makes a decorative symbol a winning symbol arrangement | sequence is performed.

[Linked production]
The sub CPU 320a causes the second light emitter 2200 to execute the second light emitter effect while causing the main display device 131 to execute the display effect (display control), thereby causing the main display device 131 to perform the display effect and the second light emitter 2200. It is possible to execute an interlocking effect in conjunction with the second luminous body effect. The linked production will be described below.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of the interlocking effect.
The interlocking effects (display effect and second light emitter effect) shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C are examples of the interlocking effects based on the above-described variation pattern 7 (variation pattern that is a big hit), and FIG. ) Shows an example of an interlocking effect when the display effect is a reach formation effect, and FIG. 16B shows an example of an interlocking effect when the display effect is an SPSP reach effect, and FIG. ) Shows an example of a linked effect when the display effect is an effect per SPSP reach.

  In the interlocking effect shown in FIG. 16A, a reach formation effect is executed as a display effect, and a second light emitter blinking effect is executed as a second light emitter effect. The reach formation effect is as described above. The second light emitter blinking effect is an effect of blinking the second light emitter 2200 (light emitting units 2200A to 2200D).

  In the interlocking effect shown in FIG. 16B, the SPSP reach effect is executed as the display effect, and the second light emitter lighting effect is executed as the second light emitter effect. The SPSP reach production is as described above. The second light emitter lighting effect is an effect of lighting the second light emitter 2200 (light emitting units 2200A to 2200D).

  In the linked effect shown in FIG. 16C, an effect per SPSP reach is executed as a display effect, and a second light emitter gradation effect is executed as a second light emitter effect. The effect per SPSP reach is as described above. The second light emitter gradation effect is an effect of continuously changing the second light emitter 2200 (light emitting units 2200A to 2200D) into various colors (red, green, blue, yellow, purple, etc.).

This interlocking effect is not limited to the case where the variation pattern 7 is selected, and can be executed when a predetermined variation pattern, for example, the variation pattern 10 is selected. In addition, this linked effect may not be executed by lottery even when the variation pattern 7 is selected.
In addition, this interlocking effect is executed at a timing different from the execution timing of the transition expected degree suggestion effect described later, and the light emitters other than the second light emitter 2200 in the meter unit 2000 are turned off during the interlocking effect.

[Direction suggestion of transition expectation]
FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams for explaining an example of the expected transition degree suggestion effect.
The transition expected degree suggesting effect (meter change effect) shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is an example of the transition expected degree suggesting effect based on the variation pattern 7. This transition expectation level suggestion effect is executed at the timing before the SPSP reach effect (for example, at the time of reach formation effect or at the time of SP reach effect), and is an effect that suggests the expected degree of development to SPSP reach. The transition expectation suggestion effect may be executed when the operation amount (throttle operation amount) of the throttle grip 4210 of the throttle unit 4200 is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. It should be noted that during the transition expectation level suggestion effect, an effect of prompting the player to operate the throttle grip 4210 is executed on the main display device 131.

In the transition expectation suggestion effect, first, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the throttle operation amount is a predetermined amount (for example, an operation amount equal to or greater than the third stage throttle operation amount), the first light emitter 2150 is displayed in blue. The blue transition expected degree suggestion effect of causing the third continuous light emitter 2400 to illuminate in the region continuous extended light emission mode is executed. In FIG. 17A, the blue region emitted by the region continuous extended light emitter is indicated by hatching.
If the time during which the throttle operation amount is less than the predetermined amount is equal to or longer than the predetermined time during the blue transition expectation suggestion effect, the region continuous extended light emission mode is terminated halfway, and the transition expectation suggestion effect is terminated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17B, a turn-off effect for stopping the light emission of the first light emitter 2150, the second light emitter 2200, and the third light emitter 2400 is executed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 17C, when the throttle operation amount is a predetermined amount (for example, an operation amount equal to or greater than the third-stage throttle operation amount), the first light emitter 2150 is green in the region continuous extended light emission mode. The green transition expected degree suggestion effect is executed by causing the third light emitter 2400 to light up. In FIG. 17C, the green region emitted by the region continuous extended light emitter is shown by hatching.
If the time during which the throttle operation amount is less than the predetermined amount is longer than the predetermined time during the green transition expectation suggestion effect, the region continuous extended light emission mode is terminated halfway, and the transition expectation suggestion effect is terminated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18D, a turn-off effect for stopping the light emission of the first light emitter 2150, the second light emitter 2200, and the third light emitter 2400 is executed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), when the throttle operation amount is a predetermined amount (for example, an operation amount equal to or greater than the third stage throttle operation amount), the first light emitter 2150 is displayed in red in the region continuous extended light emission mode The red transition expected degree suggesting effect is executed by causing the third light emitter 2400 to light up. In FIG. 18E, the red region emitted by the region continuous extended illuminant is shown by hatching.
If the time during which the throttle operation amount has become less than the predetermined amount is longer than the predetermined time during the red transition expectation suggestion effect, the region continuous extended light emission mode is terminated halfway, and the transition expectation suggestion effect is terminated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (F), when the throttle operation amount is a predetermined amount (for example, an operation amount equal to or greater than the third stage throttle operation amount), RED that causes the light emitter 2500B of the second meter unit 2500 to emit light. A zone transition expectation suggestion effect is executed. If it develops to this RED zone transition expectation suggestion production, the development to SPSP reach production will be decided. It should be noted that the transition to the jackpot gaming state may be confirmed when the RED zone transition expected degree suggestion effect is developed.

  As described above, the light emitter 2500B may emit light by developing to the RED zone transition expectation suggestion effect. That is, even if the third light emitter 2400 emits light in the region continuous extended light emission mode, the light emitting region may be further expanded in the meter unit 2000.

  The transition expectation suggestion effect indicates an effect pattern that transitions to the step of the RED zone intention expectation suggestion effect shown in FIG. 18F, but even if the throttle operation amount is a predetermined amount or more (throttle operation amount). Regardless of whether or not), a pattern that ends with a blue transition expectation suggestion effect, a pattern that ends with a green transition expectation suggestion effect, and a red transition expectation suggestion effect without transitioning to the RED zone transition expectation suggestion effect There is a pattern to end.

  In the transition expectation suggestion effect, when the throttle operation amount is less than a predetermined amount, the transition expectation suggestion effect itself is not executed.

Further, in the above transition expectation suggestion effect, an effect pattern that ends in a predetermined step (blue transition expectation suggestion effect, green transition expectation suggestion effect, or red transition expectation suggestion effect), and the throttle operation amount is Even if the amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount, there is an effect pattern in which the region continuous extended light emission mode is terminated halfway when the first light emitter 2150 has a predetermined light emission area. In this case, the size of the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 when the region continuous extended light emission mode is terminated halfway indicates the expected transition to the SPSP reach effect. For example, in the effect pattern that ends with the green transition expectation suggestion effect, the first light emission area mode in which the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 is relatively small and the region continuous extended light emission when the region continuous extended light emission mode ends halfway. In the second light emitting area mode in which the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 is relatively large when the mode is terminated halfway, the second light emitting area mode is more effective for SPSP reach than the first light emitting area mode. Is set to increase the expected degree of transition.
In the transition expectation suggestion effect, if the throttle operation amount is less than a predetermined amount in the effect pattern that ends in a predetermined step, the region continuous extended light emission mode is not completed until the predetermined light emission area is reached. Is done.

  Further, the transition expectation suggestion effect is not limited to when the variation pattern 7 is selected, and can be executed even when another variation pattern is selected. For example, even when a variation pattern (for example, variation pattern 4) that is not developed into an SPSP reach production is selected, the transition expectation degree suggestion production can be executed.

  In addition, the transition expected degree suggesting effects shown in FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (C) and FIGS. 18 (D) to 18 (E) become SPSP reach effects as the transition to effects corresponding to the next step is performed. It is set so that the expected level of development is high. For example, when finished with a blue transition expectation suggestion effect and when finished with a green transition expectation suggestion effect, the case where it ended with a green transition expectation suggestion effect ended with a blue transition expectation suggestion effect The development expectation degree to SPSP reach production is set higher than the case.

  In addition, the transition expectation suggestion effect suggests the progress of the effect (or the transition expectation) by changing the emission color of the first light emitter 2150, but the audio output device 331. The sound output from the sound suggests the progress (or expected transition) of the production. For example, in the case of a blue transition expectation suggestion effect, a relatively low-pitched sound is output from the audio output device 331, and in the case of a green transition expectation suggestion effect, a voice having a higher temperature than that of the blue transition expectation suggestion effect is output. In the case of the output expected from the audio output device 331, the voice output device 331 outputs a higher-temperature sound than in the case of the expected effect of green transition suggestion.

[Modified example of transition expectation suggestion production]
Modification 1:
The transition expectation suggestion effect suggests a transition expectation degree to the SPSP reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the degree of expected transition to another super reach (for example, SP reach production) may be suggested, or the degree of expected transition to the jackpot gaming state may be suggested.
Furthermore, the transition expectation degree to the revival effect (variation pattern 10 or the like) may be suggested, the transition expectation degree to the pre-reading effect may be suggested, or the reservation sequence where the big hit exists in the reservation. You may make it suggest the transition expectation of. The pre-reading effect is, for example, a pre-reading zone effect in which the background image or the appearance character is changed for a predetermined period based on the pre-reading information to form a predetermined zone, or a pre-reading hold changing effect in which the hold display is changed based on the pre-reading information including.
Moreover, you may make it suggest the transition expectation degree to a predetermined | prescribed game state (for example, probability change game state).

Modification 2:
If the time during which the throttle operation amount is less than the predetermined amount is longer than the predetermined time during the transition expectation suggestion effect, the region continuous extended light emission mode is terminated halfway, and the transition expectation suggestion effect is terminated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the transition expectation suggestion effect, if the time when the throttle operation amount is less than the predetermined amount is longer than the predetermined time, the region continuous extended light emission mode is ended halfway, but the transition to the effect corresponding to the next step is made. You may make it do.

Modification 3:
In the transition expectation suggestion effect, the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 is changed according to the throttle operation amount so as to indicate the transition expectation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 is changed in accordance with the amount of operation of the button main body 3100 in the button unit 3000 (the number of times of pressing or the amount of pressing of the button portion 3110) to indicate the above-mentioned transition expectation. May be. Further, the gaming machine 100 has a handle-like handle portion (not shown), and the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 according to the operation amount (number of rotations or rotation angle amount) of the handle portion. May be changed so as to indicate the expected transition degree. Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 has a lever-shaped lever portion (not shown), and the first light emitter 2150 is selected according to the operation amount of the lever portion (the number of lever retractions or the amount of lever retraction). The light emission area may be changed to show the expected transition degree.

Modification 4:
In the transition expectation suggestion effect, a plurality of step effects (a blue transition expectation suggestion effect, a green transition expectation suggestion effect, or a red transition expectation suggestion effect) for changing the emission color of the first light emitter 2150 is executed. Thus, although the transition expectation is suggested by the progress of the production and the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect of one step (for example, a red transition expected degree suggesting effect) may be executed, and the transition expected degree may be suggested only by the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150.

Modification 5:
In the transition expectation suggestion effect, the transition expectation is shown by changing the light emission mode (color and light emission area) of the first light emitter 2150 in accordance with the throttle operation amount. It is not limited. For example, the transition expectation may be indicated by changing the light emission mode (color or light emission area) of the first light emitter 2150 at a predetermined timing regardless of the throttle operation amount.

Modification 6:
The transition expectation suggestion effect is a mode in which the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 is changed when the throttle operation amount is a predetermined amount or more. Accordingly, the amount of increase in the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 may be changed. For example, when the throttle operation amount is the first stage throttle operation amount, the increase amount of the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 is set as the first increase amount, and the throttle operation amount is the first step amount. In the case of the two-stage throttle operation amount, the transition expectation degree is set with the increase amount of the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 as the second increase amount larger than the first increase amount. It may be suggested.

Modification 7:
In the transition expectation suggestion effect, the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 is changed according to the throttle operation amount, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 may be changed according to the number of pressing operations of the button unit 3110 in the button unit 3000.
In this case, the magnitude of the throttle operation amount and the number of button pressing operations may be in a predetermined correspondence relationship. For example, the case where the throttle operation amount is the first step throttle operation amount corresponds to the case where the number of times the button is pressed is 1, the case where the throttle operation amount is the second step throttle operation amount, and the case where the button press operation is performed. This corresponds to the case where the number of times is two times, the case where the throttle operation amount is the third step throttle operation amount, and the case where the number of button press operations is three times, and the throttle operation amount is the fourth step throttle. The operation amount may correspond to the case where the number of button pressing operations is four. In this way, even if the button portion 3110 is not depressed four times, the same operation and effect can be obtained if the throttle operation amount of the throttle grip 4210 is set to the fourth step throttle operation amount.

Modification 8:
In the transition expectation suggestion effect, the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 is changed according to the throttle operation amount, but at a predetermined timing (for example, the transition expectation suggestion When the remaining time of the production reaches a predetermined value), the amount of change in the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 may be increased. For example, when the throttle operation amount is a first stage throttle amount that is equal to or less than a predetermined throttle operation amount, and the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 hardly changes, the predetermined amount At the timing, even if the throttle operation amount is the second-stage throttle operation amount, the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 is increased in the amount of change in the light emission area, and the first light emitter 2150, Alternatively, the light emitting area of the second light emitter 2200 may be increased in a short time.

Modification 9:
In the transition expectation suggestion effect, the light emission area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 is changed according to the throttle operation amount, but the throttle operation amount is not less than a predetermined value. Is detected, the light emitting area of the first light emitter 2150 or the second light emitter 2200 is suddenly increased to cause all of the first light emitter 2150 and the second light emitter 2200 to emit light, and You may make it perform the instantaneous light emission effect which makes 3 light-emitting body 2400 light-emit. This instantaneous light emission effect may be executed as soon as it is detected that the throttle operation amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, or may be executed when the remaining time of the transition expected degree suggestion effect reaches a predetermined value. It may be executed when a lottery is won.

[Other variations]
In the above embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to this, and other gaming machines include a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine, an arranged ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the like. However, these gaming machines may be equipped with a payout device for paying out a medium such as a ball or medal, or may not be such (for example, a so-called enclosed type). In particular, in gaming machines of different types, such as gaming machines and swivel type gaming machines, by sharing the gaming system of this embodiment, it is possible to enjoy new gaming beyond the gaming machine type frame. Can be provided.
Moreover, you may combine two or more modification examples among the some modification examples mentioned above.
Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 may include a sub display device in addition to the main display device 131. In this case, the display effect described above may be executed by the sub display device.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 100 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and may be screens of other display modes.

◆ [Invention A-1]
A game frame (150) and an operation unit (BSU) provided on the game frame and capable of rotating operation, the operation unit having a substantially circular cross section and gripped by a player A part (4210), a support part (4300, 4400) connected to the game frame and rotatably supporting the grip part within a predetermined range, and when the player rotates the grip part in a predetermined direction And an elastic member (4260) for generating a force in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction on the grip portion.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14A, the rendering operation unit BSU includes a set of handle units 4000. As shown in FIG. 14-4, each handle unit 4000 includes a throttle grip 4210, a switch box 4300, a handle bar 4400, and a coil 4260. According to this configuration, the grip portion (4210) is configured to be rotatable in the same manner as the throttle grip of an actual motorcycle. When the grip portion (4210) is rotated, the elastic member (4260) generates a force in the direction of returning the rotation. . Therefore, the player can feel as if he / she is operating an actual motorcycle by gripping the grip portion, and can improve the interest.

◆ [Invention A-2]
The gaming machine (100) according to invention A-1, wherein the operation unit (BSU) further comprises an operation means (3100) that can be pressed by a player.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14A, the effect operation unit BSU includes a button body 3100. According to this configuration, the handle portion (BSU) of the gaming machine can be brought closer to the configuration imitating the vicinity of the handle portion of the motorcycle. This makes it possible for the player to feel as if he / she is actually operating an actual motorcycle as well as the sensual ones obtained by grasping the steering wheel. .

◆ [Invention A-3]
The gaming machine (100) according to invention A-1 or invention A-2, wherein the operation unit (BSU) includes a light emitting unit (4270) for production.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14-5, the handle unit 4000 includes a light emitting substrate 4270. According to this configuration, since the handle itself held by the player performs the light emission effect, it is possible to improve the interest.

◆ [Invention A-4]
The gaming machine (100) according to invention A-1, wherein the operation unit (BSU) includes a plurality of the gripping units (4210).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14A, the rendering operation unit BSU includes a plurality of throttle grips (4210R, 4210L). According to this configuration, since the player only has to operate one grip part (4210) that is easy for the player to use, the convenience of the player can be improved.

◆ [Invention B-1]
A game frame (150); a first operation means (4200R) provided in the game frame and operable by a player; and a second operation means provided in the game frame and operable by the player. The second operation means (4200L) different from the first operation means, and the effect control means (320a) for performing a predetermined effect based on each operation of the first operation means and the second operation means The game machine (100) is characterized in that the effect control means performs the same effect based on the operation regardless of which of the first operation means and the second operation means is operated.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14A, the rendering operation unit BSU includes a right throttle grip 4210R and a left throttle grip 4210L. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) performs the same effect based on the operation regardless of which of the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L is operated. According to this configuration, since the player only has to operate one of the production operation units that is easy for the player to use, the convenience of the player's production operation can be improved. Convenience can be improved.

◆ [Invention B-2]
The effect control means (320a) is configured to produce effects according to the operation amount of each operation of the first operation means (4200R) and the second operation means (4200L). When both the operation means and the second operation means are operated at the same time, the game machine (100) according to the invention B-1 is characterized in that an effect corresponding to one of the operation amounts is performed. .

  Usually, even when there are a plurality of production operation units (4200), the player enjoys production by operating any one of the production operation units. Therefore, when a plurality of performance operation units are operated at the same time, one is often an operation that is not intended by the player. According to this structure, the effect which a player expects can be provided.

◆ [Invention B-3]
The first operating means (4200R) and the second operating means (4200L) are each a grip part (4210) gripped by a player and a support that rotatably supports the grip part within a predetermined range. Game machine (100) according to invention B-2, wherein the effect control means (320a) performs an effect corresponding to the amount of rotation of the gripping part.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14B, the throttle unit 4200 includes a throttle grip 4210 and a switch box 4300. The sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) performs an effect corresponding to the rotation amount of the throttle grip 4210. According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to produce an effect that gives the player a feeling of running as if he or she is riding an actual motorcycle.

◆ [Invention C-1]
A game frame (150); a set of operating means (4210R, 4210L) operable by a player; and a supporting means (4400R, 4400L) for supporting the set of operating means. The first member (4400R) and the second member (4400L) are formed separately from each other, and one of the operating means is attached to the game frame via the first member. The gaming machine (100) is characterized in that the other of the operation means is attached to the game frame via the second member.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14C, the handle unit 4000 has a right handlebar 4400R and a left handlebar 4400L formed separately. According to this configuration, when the player holds the operating means with both hands, the force received from the player's right hand and the force received from the left hand can be separately transmitted to the game frame, so the game frame and the support portion It is possible to suppress the breakage of the connecting portion.

◆ [Invention C-2]
The gaming machine (100) according to the invention C-1 further includes a first holding means (4500R) that is fixed to the gaming frame (150) and holds the first member (4400R), and the gaming frame ( 150), and the second holding means (4500L) different from the first holding means is provided to hold the second member, and the first holding means (4500R) includes the first holding means (4500R). A first elastic member (4680) that generates a force against the first member when receiving a force in a predetermined direction from the first member, and the second holding means (4500L) includes the first holding member (4500L). A gaming machine, comprising: a second elastic member (4680) that generates a force on the second member when receiving a force in a predetermined direction from the two members.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14C, the right handlebar 4400R is connected to the right impact absorbing portion 4500R, and the left handlebar 4400L is connected to the left impact absorbing portion 4500L. Further, as shown in FIG. 14-12, the left and right impact absorbing portions 4500 each include a coil 4680. According to this configuration, when a force is applied to the operation means such as a player pulling the operation means toward the front, the position of the operation means can be relatively changed by the holding means. Thereby, since the force (impact) applied to the operating means can be eased, the breakage of the connection portion between the support portion and the game frame can be suppressed.

◆ [Invention D-1]
A gaming machine (100), which is connected to a game frame (150), an operation unit (4000) operable by a player, the operation unit and the game frame, respectively, and the operation unit to the operation unit When an external force in a direction different from the operation direction is applied, an impact that holds the operation unit so that the relative position of the operation unit with respect to the game frame can be changed within a predetermined range according to the external force. And an absorption part (4500).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14B, the handle unit 4000 is supported by the impact absorbing portion 4500. The shock absorber 4500 supports the handle bar 4400 so that the relative position of the handle unit 4000 can be changed. According to this configuration, when a force other than the operation direction of the operation unit is applied to the operation unit, such as when the player pulls the operation unit forward, the position of the operation unit can be relatively changed by the shock absorbing unit. Configured. Thereby, since the force (impact) applied to the operation part can be eased, the breakage of the connection part between the operation part and the game frame can be suppressed.

◆ [Invention D-2]
In the gaming machine (100) according to the invention D-1, the shock absorbing portion (4500) is connected to the first member (4510, 4580) fixed to the gaming frame and the operation portion (4000). A second member (4610) fixed and rotatable relative to the first member, and a relative rotation angle (θ2) between the first member and the second member is predetermined. An elastic member (4680) that generates stress when changed from the angle of the first member and the second member when the external force is applied to the operation unit (4000). The rotation angle is changed from the predetermined angle, and the elastic member (4680) includes the first member and the first member when the rotation angle is changed from the predetermined angle. The rotation angle with respect to the member 2 is the predetermined angle. Gaming machine, characterized in that for generating a stress in the direction of returning.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 14-15 and 16, the shock absorber 4500 includes a coil 4680 that generates stress when the handle rotation angle θ2 is changed. According to this configuration, when a force (impact) other than the operation direction of the operation unit is applied to the operation unit, the force (impact) applied to the operation unit can be easily reduced by the elastic member.

◆ [Invention E-1]
A gaming machine (100) comprising a game frame (150), an operation unit (4000) attached to the game frame and operable by a player, and an attachment member for attaching the operation unit to the game frame ( 4500), and the mounting member includes a support portion (4520) for supporting the operation portion, a first surface (4531) fixed to the game frame, and a second surface fixed to the game frame. And a second surface (4583) having an angle different from that of the first surface, and a force received from the operation portion via the support portion. And a game machine distributed to the game frame via the second surface.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14-15, the shock absorbing portion 4500 receives the force received from the handle bar 4400 via the first support portion 4520 of the frame-side first fixing member 4510, as the frame-side first fixing member 4510. The first contact surface 4531 and the second contact surface 4583 of the frame-side second fixing member 4580 are dispersed and transmitted to the skeleton member 4900. According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the breakage of the connection portion between the shock absorbing portion 4500 and the skeleton member 4900, and to increase the rigidity of the connection portion between the handle unit 4000 and the glass frame 150.

◆ [Invention E-2]
The gaming machine (100) according to invention E-1, wherein the mounting member (4500) is a first member on which the first surface (4531) and the second surface (4583) are formed. (4510, 4580), the support (4520) is formed, the second member (4610) is rotatable relative to the first member, the first member, and the second member. An elastic member (4680) that generates a stress when a relative rotation angle with respect to the member is changed from a predetermined angle, and the attachment member (4500) is connected to the operation unit (4000). The force received is transmitted to the first member via the second member and the elastic member, and transmitted from the first member to the game frame via the first surface and the second surface. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 14-15 and 16, the shock absorber 4500 includes a coil 4680 that generates stress when the handle rotation angle θ2 is changed. According to this configuration, when a force (impact) is applied to the operation unit, the force (impact) applied to the operation unit can be easily reduced by the elastic member.

◇ [Invention F-1]
A gaming machine (100) comprising a game board (102), a game frame (150), an operation means (4210) provided in the game frame and operable by a player, and the operation means by the player An operation amount detecting means (4230) for detecting an operation amount, a display effect means (131) provided on the game board for performing a display effect, and a light emission effect means (2000) provided on the game board for performing a light effect. And an effect control means (320a) for performing a predetermined effect on the display effect means and the light emission effect means based on the operation amount detected by the operation amount detection means. To play.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14-4, the throttle unit 4200 includes a throttle grip 4210 and a rotation angle sensor 4230. As shown in FIGS. 14-18, 19, and 20, the sub CPU 320 a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) performs an effect corresponding to the operation amount of the throttle grip 4210. According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to produce an effect that gives the player a feeling of running as if he or she is riding an actual motorcycle. The operation amount includes the operation time, the number of operations, the operation direction, the push-in amount, the pull-up amount, and the posture of the operation unit.

◇ [Invention F-2]
In the gaming machine (100) according to the invention F-1, the operation means (4210) is configured to be rotatable within a predetermined range, and the operation amount detection means (4230) is a rotation amount of the operation means. And the effect control means (320a) controls the light emission effect means (2000) to perform an effect of changing the light emission area of the light emission effect means according to the rotation amount. A featured gaming machine.

  That is, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) changes the light emission area of the meter unit 2000 according to the throttle operation amount. According to this configuration, for example, it is possible to produce an effect that the tachometer increases (the light emission area of the meter unit 2000 increases) as the throttle operation amount increases. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a feeling of running as if he / she is riding an actual motorcycle.

◇ [Invention F-3]
The gaming machine (100) according to the invention F-1 or the invention F-2, wherein a plurality of the operation means (4210) are provided in the game frame (150), and the operation amount detection means (4230) Is configured to be able to detect the operation amount of each operation means, and the effect control means (320a) is configured to detect the predetermined amount based on any one operation amount of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized by directing.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14A, the rendering operation unit BSU includes a right throttle grip 4210R and a left throttle grip 4210L. When both the right throttle grip 4210R and the left throttle grip 4210L are operated at the same time, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) performs an effect based on one of the operation amounts. Usually, even when there are a plurality of operation means (4210), the player enjoys the performance by operating any one of the operation means. Therefore, when a plurality of operation means are operated at the same time, one of them is often an operation that is not intended by the player. According to this structure, the effect which a player expects can be provided.

◆ [Invention G-1]
A gaming machine (100), a gaming frame (150), a gripping part (4210) provided on the gaming frame and gripped by a player, a vibration generating part (4310) for vibrating the gripping part, A gaming machine comprising:

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 14-11, the gaming machine 100 includes a vibration motor 4310 for vibrating the throttle grip 4210. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide such vibration that the player is grasping the throttle grip of an actual motorcycle when the player grips the grip portion, and the interest can be improved.

◆ [Invention G-2]
The gaming machine (100) according to invention G-1, wherein the gripping part (4210) is configured as a part of an operation part (4000) operable by a player, and the gaming machine (100) The game machine further includes an effect control unit (320a) that controls a vibration generation amount of the vibration generation unit (4310) in accordance with an operation amount of the operation unit by a player.

  That is, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 (FIG. 3) controls the vibration generation amount of the vibration motor 4310 according to the rotation amount of the throttle grip 4210. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide an effect that the actual number of revolutions of the motorcycle engine is increased when the player operates the operation unit, and it is possible to improve the interest.

◆ [Invention G-3]
The gaming machine (100) according to the invention G-2, wherein the operation unit (4000) is connected to the gaming frame (150) and rotatably supports the grip unit (4210) within a predetermined range. A gaming machine including a support portion (4300, 4400), wherein the vibration generating portion (4310) is attached to the support portion.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 14-11, the vibration motor 4310 is attached to the switch box 4300. According to this configuration, even when the gripping part (4210) is rotated (during operation), the vibration generating part (4310) hardly moves. Thereby, it can suppress that the wiring connected to a vibration generation part disconnects by metal fatigue, a pull, etc., for example. Moreover, according to this structure, the diameter of a holding part can be made relatively small compared with the case where a vibration generation part is attached inside the operation part. Thereby, the diameter of a holding part can be made into the magnitude | size which a player can hold easily.

◆ [Invention G-4]
In the gaming machine (100) according to the invention G-3, two each of the operation parts (4000) are provided in the game frame, and the vibration generation part (4310) has two of the operations. A gaming machine characterized by being attached to only one of the parts.

  According to this configuration, the vibration generated by the vibration generating unit can be made to resemble the vibration of a motorcycle engine, compared to the case where the vibration generating unit is provided on both of the two support units, and the interest can be improved. . That is, when vibration is generated by a plurality of vibration generators, the vibration direction changes between the right side and the left side of the steering wheel, resulting in a vibration mode different from the vibration of the motorcycle engine. On the other hand, by using one vibration generating unit, the vibration directions of the left and right handles are aligned, which can resemble the vibration of a motorcycle engine. Further, according to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the vibration generating portion from being provided in the support portion closer to the firing handle device. Thereby, it can suppress that the vibration by a vibration generation part transmits to a launching handle apparatus, and can reduce the malfunction which the launching speed of a game ball changes with vibration.

◆ [Invention H-1]
A gaming machine (100), wherein one end portion is fixed to a part (4500) of the gaming machine and a movable portion (4200) is provided at the other end portion, and the supporting portion. And a wiring (FC) having an end portion connected to the movable portion, and taking out the wiring from the inside of the support portion at the one end portion of the support portion. A gaming machine, wherein a mouth (4410) is provided, and the opening shape of the outlet is at least partially curved.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14-10, the handle bar 4400 is provided with a takeout port 4410 at the base end, and at least a part of the opening shape of the takeout port 4410 is curved. According to this structure, it can suppress that a wiring breaks by contact with wiring (FC) inside a support part (4400), and the taking-out port of a support part. Specifically, for example, when the wiring inside the support part moves relative to the support part by the operation of the movable part (4200), the support part (4400), etc., the wiring is connected to the outlet of the support part. It may rub against the opening edge. Even in this case, if the opening shape of the outlet is curved, the wiring is less likely to be damaged even if the wiring rubs against the outlet.

◆ [Invention H-2]
In the gaming machine (100) according to the invention H-1, the take-out port (4410) has a substantially rectangular opening shape, and the corner (4412) is curved. A featured gaming machine.

  According to this configuration, even when the takeout port of the support portion has a substantially rectangular shape, the wiring can be prevented from being damaged due to contact with the takeout port. Specifically, when the take-out port has a rectangular shape, if the corner is a straight line, the wire is easily caught and damaged when the wire is moved. By making the corner portion curved, it is difficult for the wiring to be caught by the corner when the wiring is moved, and damage to the wiring can be suppressed.

◆ [Invention H-3]
The gaming machine (100) according to the invention H-1 or the invention H-2, wherein the wiring (FC) is a covered wiring in which a conductive core wire (EW) is covered with a first covering member (ZM1). A gaming machine, wherein at least a part of the first covering member is further covered with a second covering member (ZM2) different from the first covering member.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14-10, the flat cable FC is a covered wiring in which the core wire EW is covered with the covering member ZM1, and is further covered with the flat cable cover ZM2. According to this configuration, even if the wiring (FC) comes into contact with the inside of the support portion or the take-out port, the second covering member (ZM2) protects the wiring, so that damage to the wiring can be further suppressed.

◆ [Invention I-1]
A game frame (150); and an operation means (4200) provided in the game frame and operable by a player. The operation means includes an outer member (4210) having an opening, and the opening. An inner member (4220) disposed inside the outer member, and the outer member and the inner member are configured such that their relative positions can be changed by an operation by a player. A gaming machine (100), wherein a rib (4215) capable of contacting the inner member is formed on an inner peripheral surface of the outer member facing the inner member.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14-6, the throttle grip 4210 has a rib 4215 formed on the inner peripheral surface facing the inner shell member 4220. According to this configuration, the contact area between the inner peripheral surface of the outer shell portion and the outer peripheral surface of the inner shell portion can be reduced. Thereby, when the outer shell portion is rotated relative to the inner shell portion, the frictional force generated between the outer shell portion and the inner shell portion can be reduced, and the operational feeling is improved. Can do.

◆ [Invention I-2]
In the gaming machine (100) according to the invention I-1, both the outer member (4210) and the inner member (4220) are constituted by members that can transmit light, and are disposed inside the inner member. Has a light emitting portion (4270), and the operating means is configured such that light emitted by the light emitting portion is visible from the outside of the outer member.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14-5, a light emitting board 4270 is arranged inside the inner shell member 4220, and the throttle unit 4200 is configured so that the light emission of the light emitting board 4270 can be visually recognized from the outside of the throttle grip 4210. Has been. According to this configuration, since the light emission mode of the outer shell portion (4210) held by the player can be changed according to the gaming state of the gaming machine, the throttle operation amount, and the like, the player's interest can be improved. .

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on embodiment and a modification, embodiment mentioned above is for making an understanding of this invention easy, and does not limit this invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and equivalents thereof are included in the present invention.

100 ... gaming machine (game machine)
102 ... Game board (game board)
131 ... Main display device (display effect means)
150 ... Glass frame (game frame)
320 ... Production control board (production control means)
2000 ... Meter unit (light emission effect means)
4210 ... Throttle grip (operating means)
4230 ... Rotation angle sensor (operation amount detection means)

[Application Example 1]
A gaming machine (100), a possible different second operation from the first operation and the first operated by the player, capable of outputting operating means a signal corresponding to the operation state (4200), the Based on the signal when the first operation is performed by the player (2100, SMI, 3120) capable of changing the performance mode stepwise between the first performance mode and the second performance mode. When the player performs the first effect that changes the effect mode of the effect means stepwise toward the second effect mode, and the player performs the second operation, the first signal is generated based on the signal. a presentation effect control means for performing a different second effect is the (320a), you comprising: a.

Claims (3)

Game board,
A game frame,
Operating means provided in the game frame and operable by a player;
An operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the operation means by a player;
Display effect means provided on the game board for performing display effects;
A light-emitting effect means provided on the game board for performing a light-emitting effect;
A gaming machine comprising: an effect control means for performing a predetermined effect on the display effect means and the light emission effect means based on the operation amount detected by the operation amount detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 further includes:
The operating means is configured to be rotatable within a predetermined range,
The operation amount detection means detects a rotation amount of the operation means as the operation amount,
The effect control means controls the light emission effect means to perform an effect of changing the light emission area of the light emission effect means according to the rotation amount. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A plurality of the operating means are provided in the game frame,
The operation amount detection means is configured to be able to detect the operation amount of each operation means,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means performs the predetermined effect based on any one of the operation amounts of the operation means.