JP2018000694A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of lightening a burden imposed on installation (assembly) of performance means and an exterior member to a base member.SOLUTION: A game machine (1) includes: a base member (3a); exterior members with which the base member (3a) is equipped; performance means (44) capable of executing a predetermined performance following game progress; and a performance unit (52) in which a first exterior member as one of the exterior members is integrated with the performance means (44). The performance unit (52) is removably attached to the base member (3a) independently of a second exterior member differing from the first exterior member from among the exterior members.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and particularly relates to a rendering means and an exterior member (a rendering unit).

  Conventionally, a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (cylinder-type gaming machine) includes a front-open casing (cabinet) in which a plurality of reels are accommodated, and a front door that can open and close the front side of the casing. The front door is provided with a display panel that forms a display window for displaying a plurality of reels, and various operation sections such as a start lever and a plurality of stop buttons. An effect device capable of performing effects is provided, a title panel with decorations such as a model name is provided below various operation units, and paid-out medals (game media) are provided below the title panel. ) Is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  The front door has a door main body that is the base, and this door main body is hinged to the housing so that it can be opened and closed. A stage device, a display panel, various operation units, a title panel, and a receiving tray are attached to the door main body. Among them, a case, a display panel, a title panel, a receiving tray, and the like that cover the main body of the rendering device are exterior members that form (decorate) the outer surface of the front door.

JP2015-37736A

For example, when attaching a production device, display panel, title panel, storage tray, etc. to the door body that is the base of the front door of a gaming machine, if all of these are integrated and then attached to the door body, the attachment The load increases.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a load for attaching (assembling) a production means and an exterior member to a base member.

  The present invention is a gaming machine (1) provided with a base member (3a), an exterior member equipped on the base member (3a), and an effect means (44) capable of executing a predetermined effect accompanying the progress of the game. ), A rendering unit (52) in which a part of the first exterior member of the exterior member and the rendering means (44) are integrated, and the rendering unit (52) is the first of the exterior members. It is characterized in that it is detachably attached to the base member (3a) independently of a second exterior member different from the one exterior member.

  The effect means (44) may employ a structure having movable effect means having a movable member and a drive unit for operating the movable member. In addition, the production unit may employ a configuration including an upper production unit attached to the upper part of the base member from the front side.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the load for attaching (assembling) the rendering means and the exterior member to the base member.

It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the state which open | released the front door of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the center part of a front door. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows an example of a design code table. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows the relationship of a winning area, the operation order of a stop button, winnings, etc. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT0. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT1.

It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT2. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning area determination table for RT3. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of a state management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a state transition diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the program start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main loop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal acceptance start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the medal management process in a main control board.

It is a figure which shows the start lever check process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game state transfer process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the main board | substrate communication process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the animation displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is the perspective view from the front side which decomposed | disassembled the liquid crystal unit of the front door, the light-guide plate unit, and the top production | presentation unit.

It is the perspective view from the rear side which decomposed | disassembled the liquid crystal unit of a front door, a light-guide plate unit, and an upper production | presentation unit. It is a front view of a light-guide plate unit. It is a front view of a light guide plate, a plurality of LED substrates, and a plurality of LEDs. It is a perspective view from the front side of a light-guide plate and a some LED board. It is a figure which shows the decoration part light-emitted and displayed on the light-guide plate. It is a perspective view from the front side of an upper production unit. It is a front view of an upper production unit. It is a perspective view from the rear side of an upper production unit. It is a rear view of an upper production unit. It is sectional drawing of a transparent cover.

It is a perspective view from the front side of a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a perspective view from the front side of a movable body. It is a perspective view from the rear side of a movable body. It is a front view of a movable body. It is a rear view of a movable body. It is a top view of a movable body. It is a bottom view of a movable body. It is a left view of a movable body. It is a right view of a movable body. It is a front view at the time of formation of the 1st expression of a movable body. It is a front view at the time of formation of the 2nd expression of a movable body. It is a perspective view from the front side of the movable object mainly the accessory operating mechanism. It is a perspective view from the rear side of the movable body mainly the accessory operating mechanism. It is a perspective view from the rear side which omitted the front base part in FIG. It is a perspective view from the rear side which omitted the slide member in FIG. It is a perspective view from the rear side which disassembled the movable member in FIG. It is a front view at the time of the electrical decoration of the 1st expression of a movable body. It is a front view at the time of the electrical decoration of the 2nd expression of a movable body. It is a disassembled perspective view of the main-body member of a movable body. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st movable member of the left side of a movable body.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1BET lever 7)
The 1BET lever 7 is formed in a relatively large size, and is provided in order to use “1” medals among the stored medals for a game and to perform a specific performance. Yes. The lever mounting unit 7a for mounting the 1BET lever 7 to the front door 3 and the gripping portion 7b of the 1BET lever 7 are made of a light-transmitting resin. The lever mounting unit 7a and the gripping portion 7b include a 1BET lever. Production lamps 42a and 42b are incorporated. Then, the effect control board 410 performs lighting / flashing control of the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Title panel 31)
The title panel 31 is provided below the stop button unit 14 and is provided for allowing a player to recognize a model name, a motif, and the like. Specifically, a picture of an appearing character is drawn. In addition, a title panel lamp 42d is provided on the back of the title panel 31, and by making the lamp 42d emit light, the player can easily recognize the model name, the motif, and the like of the gaming machine 1.

(Tray receiving unit 32)
The tray unit 32 is provided below the title panel 31 and is provided for receiving and storing medals discharged from the medal payout opening 33. The front portion of the saucer unit 32 is formed of a light-transmitting resin, and the saucer unit 32 includes a saucer effect lamp 42e that emits light from the front portion.

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

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

(Central speakers 34a, 34b)
The central speakers 34a, 34b are provided on both the left and right sides of the display window 21 (panel 20), and are provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect. The central speakers 34a and 34b may be collectively referred to as “central speaker 34” or “speaker 34”.

(Lower speakers 35a and 35b)
The lower speakers 35a and 35b are provided on both the left and right sides of the medal payout opening 33, and are provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effects and the like when performing an effect. The lower speakers 35a and 35b may be collectively referred to as “lower speaker 35” or “speaker 35”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Sub control board 400)
The sub control board 400 is provided above the back surface of the front door 3 and is provided for controlling the liquid crystal display device 46 and the speakers 34, 35, and 525. Details of the sub control board 400 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Internal speaker 525)
The internal speaker 525 is provided on the lower side of the hopper 520 and is provided for outputting BGM, sound, sound effect, etc. when performing an effect. The internal speaker 525 may be collectively referred to as “speaker 525”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Random number generator 403)
The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 46, the movable effect device 44, the speakers 34, 35, 525, and the like. The random number generator 403 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the ART preparation state and the number of games in the ART state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(CGROM426)
The CGROM 426 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), a mask ROM, and the like. Further, the CGROM 426 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) and the like that are a set of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). This pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 426 performs reading in units of image data by the VDP 421 and performs image processing in units of frame image data. Further, the CGROM 426 stores, without compression, palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 426 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Not limited to this, a configuration in which only a part is compressed may be used. As a movie compression method, various compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

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

(Sound source IC428)
The sound source IC 428 is provided for reading a program and data relating to sound from the sound source ROM 429 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 34, 35, and 525.

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

(Ramp control unit 430)
The lamp control unit 430 mainly performs the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42c, the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, the title panel lamp 42d, the saucer. The effect lamp 42e is a substrate for controlling light guide plate lamps 42f, 42g, and 42h, which will be described in detail later. The lamp control unit 430 includes a lamp control CPU 431, a lamp control ROM 432, and a lamp control RAM 433. The lamp control unit 430 includes a side lamp 5, an effect lamp 22, a stop operation order display lamp 30, a start lever effect lamp 42c, 1 BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, a title panel lamp 42d, and a saucer effect lamp. 42e, light guide plate lamps 42f, 42g, and 42h, and a drive substrate 43 are connected.

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

(1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b)
The 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b are each composed of a high-intensity light emitting diode, and are provided to perform an effect visually appealing to the player on the basis that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the lamp control unit 430 controls lighting / flashing of the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied in the internal lottery process. I do.

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

(Moving effect device 44)
The movable effect device 44 is provided on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46. Here, the lamp control unit 430 performs control to move the movable effect device 44 to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive substrate 43 based on reception of a predetermined signal from the sub-control substrate 400. As a result, the player makes a visual appeal to the player.

(Lamp control CPU 431)
The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data relating to light emission of the lamp and LED stored in the lamp control ROM 432, and the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42c, and 1BET. Lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, a title panel lamp 42d, a saucer effect lamp 42e, and light guide plate lamps 42f, 42g, and 42h are provided to generate signals. The lamp control CPU 431 reads a program and data stored in the lamp control ROM 432, generates a signal for performing control to move the movable effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46, and transmits the signal to the drive substrate 43. Is provided.

(Lamp control ROM 432)
The lamp control ROM 432 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, the lamp control ROM 432 includes the side lamp 5, the effect lamp 22, the stop operation order display lamp 30, the start lever effect lamp 42c, the 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, the title panel lamp 42d, and the saucer effect. A program and data relating to light emission of the lamp 42e and the light guide plate lamps 42f, 42g, and 42h are stored. The lamp control ROM 432 stores programs, data, and the like for moving the movable effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 via the drive board 43.

(Ramp control RAM 433)
The lamp control RAM 433 includes a side lamp 5, an effect lamp 22, a stop operation order display lamp 30, a start lever effect lamp 42c, a 1BET lever effect lamps 42a and 42b, a title panel lamp 42d, a saucer effect lamp 42e, a guide lamp. It is provided as a temporary storage area when the light plate lamps 42f, 42g, and 42h are controlled to emit light. The lamp control RAM 433 is provided as a temporary storage area when the movable effect device 44 and the liquid crystal display device 46 are moved via the drive substrate 43.

(Amplifier control board 440)
The amplifier control board 440 is a board for outputting audio data mainly from the speakers 34, 35, and 525. The amplifier control board is connected to a central speaker amplifier 441, a lower speaker amplifier 442, and an internal speaker amplifier 443.

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

(Lower speaker amplifier 442)
The lower speaker amplifier 442 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output the amplified audio signal to the lower speaker 35.

(Amplifier for internal speaker 443)
The internal speaker amplifier 443 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 428 and output it to the internal speaker 525.

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

  The symbol arrangement table is provided in the main ROM 302. When the main CPU 301 detects the reel index, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 21 is defined as “00”. Further, “00” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the symbols in the order of the reel rotation direction with reference to the symbol position “00”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 402 performs sound control processing. Specifically, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of outputting sound from the speakers 34, 35, and 525 via the amplifier control board 440 based on the contents of the effect determined by the effect determination process. Then, when the process of step S303 ends, the process proceeds to step S304.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S302-3-10)
In step S302-3-10, the sub CPU 402 performs error command reception processing. In the process, the sub CPU 402 performs a process of determining the production content based on the information included in the received error command. As a result of the processing, the sub CPU 402 determines the effect of displaying the image data indicating that the error has been detected on the liquid crystal display device 46 as the effect content, or the audio data output when the error is detected by the speakers 34, The control which determines the production output from 35,525 is performed. When the process of step S302-3-10 ends, the command analysis process subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S303 of the main process in the sub control board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Liquid crystal unit 50, light guide plate unit 51, upper effect unit 52)
As shown in FIGS. 1, 30 and 31, the front door 3 has a door body 3a (base member 3a) as a base, and the liquid crystal unit 50 is located on the rear side of the frame body upper portion of the door body 3a. The light guide plate unit 51 is detachably attached to the liquid crystal unit 50 from the front side, that is, the light guide plate unit 51 is disposed between the liquid crystal unit 50 and the upper portion of the door body 3a, and the liquid crystal The unit 50 is attached to the door body 3a, and an upper effect unit 52 (effect unit 52) is detachably attached to the upper part of the door body 3a from the front side.

  The front door 3 is provided with a middle protruding portion 55 that protrudes forward near the lower side of the display window 21, and a medal insertion member 56 that forms a medal insertion slot 6 in the middle protruding portion 55. , MAX-BET button 8, checkout button 9, start lever 10, stop buttons 11, 12, 13, return button 15, production button 18, and cross key 19 are mounted, and display window 21 is provided above middle stage overhang 55. The panel 20 to be formed is disposed, and the liquid crystal unit 50, the light guide plate unit 51, and the upper effect unit 52 are disposed on the upper side of the panel 20.

(Liquid crystal unit 50)
As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the liquid crystal unit 50 includes the liquid crystal display device 46 and the sub-control board 400, and the sub-control board 400 and the sub-control board 400 are provided on the rear surface of the liquid crystal display device 46. A covering substrate case 400a is attached. The relatively large horizontally long rectangular screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46 is directed forward in a substantially vertical posture and is disposed so as to be visible from the front of the gaming machine 1 through the space inside the upper portion of the door body 3a.

(Light guide plate unit 51)
As shown in FIGS. 30 to 35, the light guide plate unit 51 includes a horizontally-long rectangular transparent light guide plate 60 having substantially the same size as the screen 46 a of the liquid crystal display device 46, and end faces 60 a, 60 b, 60 c on the light guide plate 60. The light guide plate 60 has a plurality of LEDs 42f, 42g, and 42h (the light guide plate lamps 42f, 42g, and 42h) that can enter the light from the end surfaces 60a, 60b, and 60c of the light guide plate 60. The plurality of (four) decorative portions 65a, 65b, 65c, 65d (see FIG. 35) can emit light.

  Further, the light guide plate unit 51 includes a frame member 61 that holds the outer periphery of the light guide plate 60. The frame member 61 is attached to the liquid crystal unit 50, and the light guide plate 60 is attached to the screen 46 a of the liquid crystal display device 46. It arrange | positions in the state which faced and approached from the front side. The frame member 61 has left and right upper and lower holding members 61a, 61b, 61c, and 61d that form four sides thereof, and a plurality of left LEDs 42f are provided in the left holding member 61a, and a plurality of left LEDs 42f are provided in the right holding member 61b. The right LED 42g is provided with a plurality of upper LEDs 42h inside the upper holding member 61c.

  33 and 35 are diagrams in which the frame member 61 of the light guide plate unit 51 is omitted, and FIG. 34 is a diagram in which the frame member 61 of the light guide plate unit 51 and the plurality of LEDs 42f, 42g, and 42h are omitted.

  A left LED board 62a that is long in the vertical direction is attached inside the left holding member 61a, and a plurality of (for example, 13) left LEDs 42f are mounted on the left LED board 62a so as to emit light to the right side. The left LED board 62a is arranged in a line at equal intervals in the vertical direction parallel to the left end surface 60a of the light guide plate 60, and the left lens member 63a that is long in the vertical direction is connected to the left end surface 60a of the light guide plate 60. It is fixed so as to be positioned between the plurality of left LEDs 42f. The vertical positions of the plurality of left LEDs 42f and the plurality of convex portions of the left lens member 63a coincide with each other, and the light emitted from the left LED 42f passes through the left lens member 63a, and much of the light is directed to the right. The light is condensed so as to be directed, and is incident on the light guide plate 60 from the left end surface 60a.

  A right LED board 62b that is long in the vertical direction is attached inside the right holding member 61b, and a plurality of right LEDs 42g (for example, twelve less than the number of the left LEDs 42f) on the right LED board 62b to the left side. Mounted so that light can be emitted, and arranged in a line at equal intervals in the vertical direction parallel to the right end surface 60b of the light guide plate 60, the right LED board 62b has a right lens member 63b that is long in the vertical direction. The light guide plate 60 is fixed so as to be positioned between the right end surface 60b of the light guide plate 60 and the plurality of right LEDs 42g. The vertical positions of the plurality of right LEDs 42g and the plurality of convex portions of the right lens member 63b coincide with each other, and the light emitted from the right LED 42g passes through the right lens member 63b, and much of the light travels to the left. The light is condensed so as to be directed, and enters the light guide plate 60 from the right end surface 60b.

  In this manner, the left LED 42f and the plurality of right LEDs 42g are arranged at equal intervals on the left end side and the right end side of the light guide plate 60, respectively, but the interval between the plurality of left LEDs 42gf and the interval between the plurality of right LEDs 42g. And the positions of the plurality of left LEDs 42f with respect to the positions of the plurality of left LEDs 42f are shifted by ½ of the interval in the vertical direction as the arrangement direction of the LEDs 42f and 42g. The position of the right LED 42g at the uppermost position among the plurality of right LEDs 42g is positioned below the position of the left LED 42f at the uppermost position among the LEDs 42f by a half of the interval, and the position of the left LED 42f among the plurality of left LEDs 42f. The position of the right LED 42g at the lowest position among the plurality of right LEDs 42g with respect to the position of the left LED 42f at the lower position is ½ of the interval. It is arranged so as to be positioned upward.

  An upper LED board 62c that is long in the left-right direction is mounted inside the upper holding member 61c, and a plurality of (for example, 26) upper LEDs 42h are mounted on the upper LED board 62c so as to emit light downward. The upper LED member 62c is arranged in a line at equal intervals in the left-right direction parallel to the upper end surface 60c of the light guide plate 60. The upper lens member 63c, which is long in the left-right direction, is arranged on the upper LED substrate 62c. And a plurality of upper LEDs 42h. The left and right positions of the plurality of upper LEDs 42h and the plurality of convex portions of the upper lens member 63c coincide with each other, and the light emitted from the upper LED 42h passes through the upper lens member 63c and much of the light travels downward. In this way, the light is condensed and made incident on the light guide plate 60 from its upper end surface 60c.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 35, the light guide plate 60 is configured to be visible so as to divide the plurality of decorative portions 65a, 65b, and 65c by light emission from the plurality of LEDs 42f and 42g. Therefore, the light guide plate 60 includes a plurality of regions 64a, 64b, and 64c (first and first) corresponding to the plurality of decorative portions 65a, 65b, and 65c (first, second, and third decorative portions 65a, 65b, and 65c), respectively. 2 and third regions 64a, 64b, 64c). Specifically, the first, second, and third regions 64a, 64b, and 64c partition the light guide plate 60 in the upper and lower directions, and are formed into horizontally long rectangular regions, respectively, and three left The first region 64a (first decoration portion 65a) corresponding to the total of five LEDs 42f and the two right LEDs 42g → the second region 64b corresponding to the total seven LEDs of the four left LEDs 42f and the three right LEDs 42g (Second decorative portion 65b) → In the order of the third region 64c (third decorative portion 65c) corresponding to a total of 11 LEDs of 6 left LEDs 42f and 5 right LEDs 42g, they are arranged from the lower side to the upper side, And it is formed so that an area may become large.

  A straight line in the left-right direction passing through the third right LED 42g from the lower side among the plurality of right LEDs 42g passes through the boundary center between the two upper and lower adjacent first and second regions 64a and 64b, and is the third from the lower side. The right LED 64g becomes the LED 42ga corresponding to the boundary between the first and second regions 64a and 64b (hereinafter referred to as the first-second region boundary LED 42ga), and the seventh right from the lower side of the plurality of right LEDs 42g. A straight line in the left-right direction passing through the LED 42g passes through the boundary center between two vertically adjacent second and third regions 64b and 64c, and the seventh right LED 42g from the lower side is connected to the second and third regions 64b and 64c. LED 42gb (hereinafter referred to as the second-third region boundary LED 42gb) corresponding to the boundary.

  Then, the first decorative portion 65a of the first region 64a (one region 64a of the plurality of regions 64a, 64b, 64c) is caused to emit light without causing the first-second region boundary LED 42ga to emit light. The second decorative portion 65b of the second region 64b (other region 64b) adjacent to the first region 64a can be prevented from emitting light, and the second to third region boundary LE42gb can be prevented from emitting light. Then, in a state where the second decorative portion 65b of the second region 64b (one region 64b of the plurality of regions 64a, 64b, 64c) is caused to emit light, the third region 64c (the other region 64b adjacent to the second region 64b) The third decorative portion 65c in the region 64c) is configured not to emit light.

  The plurality of decoration portions 65a, 65b, 65c, 65d (first, second, third, and fourth decorations 65a, 65b, 65c, 65d) and their light emission will be specifically described.

  As described above, the first, second, and third decorative portions 65a, 65b, and 65c are individually present in the first, second, and third regions 64a, 64b, and 64c, respectively. Formed by the columns “Step 1”, “Step 2”, and “Step 3”, the light directed to the right and left in the light guide plate 60 is reflected forward and emitted, and the fourth decorative portion 65d includes the first, second, It exists over the third regions 64a, 64b, and 64c, and is formed by, for example, the symbol “!!”, and reflects downward light in the light guide plate 60 to emit light.

  For the light emission of the first, second, third, and fourth decorative portions 65a, 65b, 65c, and 65d, the light guide plate illumination effects 1, 2, 3, and 4 shown in FIG. Either one is selected and executed.

  In the light guide plate illumination effect 1 shown in FIG. 35 (1), there are three left LEDs 42f and two right LEDs 42g (five LEDs 42f and 42g corresponding to the first region 64a) painted black as shown. All the LEDs 42f, 42g, and 42h including the first and second region boundary LEDs 42ga are turned off, the first decoration portion 65a; the character string “Step1” is emitted, and the second, third, and third LEDs are turned on. 4 decoration parts 65b, 65c, 65d; the character strings “Step 2”, “Step 3” and the symbol “!!” are turned off.

  In the light guide plate lighting effect 2 shown in FIG. 35 (2), seven left LEDs 42f and six right LEDs 42g (12 corresponding to the first and second regions 64a and 64b) painted in black as shown in the figure. The LEDs 42f, 42g and the first-second region boundary LED 42ga) are turned on, and all the other LEDs 42f, 42g, 42h including the second-third region boundary LED 42gb are turned off, and the first and second decorative portions 65a are turned on. , 65b; the character strings “Step 1” and “Step 2” are emitted, and the third and fourth decorative portions 65c, 65d; the character string “Step 3” and the symbol “!!!!” are turned off. Here, the first and second region boundary LEDs 42ga may be turned off.

  In the light guide plate illumination effect 3 shown in FIG. 35 (3), all 13 left LEDs 42f and all 12 right LEDs 42g (first, second, and third regions 64a, 64b, 23 LEDs 42f and 42g corresponding to 64c, first-second region boundary LED 42ga and second-third region boundary LED 42gb) are turned on, and all other LEDs 42h are turned off, and the first, second, The third decoration portions 65a, 65b, 65c; the character strings “Step 1”, “Step 2”, and “Step 3” are emitted, and the fourth decoration portion 65d; the symbol “!!” is turned off. Here, the first-second region boundary LED 42g and the second-third region boundary LED 42gb may be turned off.

  In the light guide plate illumination effect 4 shown in FIG. 35 (4), all the 26 upper LEDs 42h painted in black as shown in the figure are turned on, and all the other LEDs 42f and 42g are turned off, and the fourth decorative portion 65d; The symbol “!!” is emitted, and the first, second, and third decorative portions 65a, 65b, and 65c; the character strings “Step 1”, “Step 2”, and “Step 3” are turned off.

  For example, according to the progress of the game, in one game or in a plurality of consecutive games, the light guide plate illumination effect 1 is performed (the light guide plate illumination effects 2 and 3 are not performed), and the light guide plate When the lighting effect 2 is performed (for example, after the light guide plate lighting effect 1 is performed (the light guide plate lighting effect 3 is not performed)), the light guide plate lighting effect 3 is performed ( For example, there is a case where the light guide plate illumination effect 2 is performed and subsequently performed), and the case where the light guide plate illumination effect 1 is performed is more than the case where the light guide plate illumination effect 1 is not performed. Expected that the game progresses more favorably to the player when it is performed than when 2 is not performed and when it is performed more than when the light guide plate illumination effect 3 is not performed Can be high.

  For example, when the light guide plate illumination effect 4 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, this can be a premium effect in which it is determined that the game progresses in an advantageous manner for the player. In addition, it is also possible to make only the 2nd decoration part 65b light-emit, and at this time, 1st-2nd area | region boundary LED42ga and 2nd-3rd area | region boundary LED42gb are light-extinguished, and only the 3rd decoration part 65c is made. It is also possible to emit light, and at this time, the second-third region boundary LED 42gb is turned off.

  When the first, second, third, and fourth decorative portions 65a, 65b, 65c, and 65d of the light guide plate 60 are turned off, the player can view the image displayed on the screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46. It can be seen through the light guide plate 10 without being obstructed by the light guide plate 10 (similar to the absence of the light guide plate 10). In addition, even when any one of the light guide plate lighting effects 1, 2, 3, and 4 is performed, the first, second, third, and third light emitting images displayed on the screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46 are emitted. It can be seen in superposition with any of the fourth decoration portions 65a, 65b, 65c, 65d, that is, a collaborative effect by the liquid crystal display device 46 and the light guide plate 60 can also be performed.

  The number of left LEDs 42f (for example, 23) and the number of right LEDs 42g (for example, 23) are the same, and the vertical positions of the plurality of left LEDs 42f and the vertical positions of the plurality of right LEDs 42g are determined. The LEDs 42f and 42g may be arranged so as to match.

(Upper production unit 52)
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 30, 31, 36 to 41, the upper effect unit 52 includes a casing 70 and the movable effect device 44 (effect means) provided in the casing 70. 44, movable effect means 44), and this casing 70 and the movable effect device 44 are integrated (unitized). The casing 70 is attached to the door body 3a, the liquid crystal unit 50, and the light guide plate. The movable body 80 of the movable effect device 44 disposed on the front side of the unit 51 is movably provided on the screen 46 a of the liquid crystal display device 46 and the front side of the light guide plate 60 and in the internal space of the casing 70.

(Casing 70)
As shown in FIGS. 30, 31, 36 to 41, the casing 70 is attached to the base member 71 having a rectangular frame shape and the base member 71 in a front view, and the liquid crystal display device 46 and the light guide plate 60. And a transparent cover 72 made of synthetic resin (covering the liquid crystal display device 46, the light guide plate 60, the front side of the movable body 80, and the upper side of the movable body 80).

  The base member 71 has a pair of left and right side bases 71a, and an upper connecting member 71b and a lower connecting member 71c that connect the upper rear ends and the lower rear ends of the pair of side bases 71a, A part of the side lamp 5 is mounted on a pair of side bases 71a, and the lever mounting unit 7a is mounted on the lower side of the right side base 71a, that is, the lever mounting unit 7a is used to A 1 BET lever 7 is mounted.

  The transparent cover 72 includes a front cover portion 72a located on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 46, the light guide plate 60, and the movable body 80, and an upper portion that extends rearward from the upper end of the front cover portion 72a and is located above the movable body 80. And a cover portion 72b. The front cover portion 72a and the upper cover portion 72b are integrally formed, the rear end portion of the upper cover portion 72b is connected to the upper connecting member 71b, and the lower end portion of the front cover portion 72a is connected to the lower connecting member 71c. The left and right end portions of the upper cover portion 72b are connected to the pair of side bases 71a in an engaging manner.

  The front cover portion 72a is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape that is substantially the same size as the screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46 in a front view, and is curved so that its upper portion is substantially vertical and its lower portion is located rearward as it is below. ing. Note that the front portions of the pair of side bases 71a (excluding the portion where the lever mounting unit 7a is mounted) project slightly forward from the front cover portion 72a, and the upper portion thereof is substantially vertical, like the front cover portion 72a. The lower part is curved so that the lower part is located rearward, and the side lamp 5 is provided at the front part of the pair of side bases 71a.

  Here, the door body 3a includes a liquid crystal unit 50, a light guide plate unit 51, an upper effect unit 52, a panel 20, a middle overhang portion 55, various operation portions 7 to 13, 15, 18, 19, a title panel 31, and a saucer. The unit 32 and the like are mounted, the casing 70 of the liquid crystal unit 50, the side lamp 5 and the 1BET lever 7 and the lever mounting unit 7a mounted on the casing 70, the panel 20, the middle protruding portion 55, the title panel 31, the tray The unit 32 or the like serves as an exterior member that forms (decorates) the outer surface of the front door 3.

  That is, the upper effect unit 52 includes a casing 70 as a first exterior member of a part of the exterior member, the side lamp 5 mounted on the casing 70, the 1BET lever 7, the lever mounting unit 7a, and the movable effect device 44. The panel 20 as the second exterior member, which is different from the first exterior member of the exterior members, the intermediate overhang 55, the title panel 31, the saucer unit 32, etc. are attached to and detached from the door body 3a. Mounted as possible.

  The upper surface of the upper cover portion 72b is connected to the upper surfaces of the pair of side bases 71a, and is further connected to the upper surface of the cabinet 2 and the upper surface of the door body 3a together with the upper surfaces of the pair of side bases 71a (FIG. 1, FIG. 2), the horizontal upper surface of the entire gaming machine 1 is formed by these upper surfaces. The upper effect unit 52 is disposed above the display window 21 (the symbol display means 21) that displays a plurality of symbols on the reel 17 in a variable manner, and the front cover portion 72a of the transparent cover 72 is forward of the display window 21. As described above, the lower portion of the front cover portion 72a is curved so as to be located rearward as it is lower, and the display window 21 is inclined so as to be located rearward as it is upward. In addition, the lower part of the front cover part 72a may incline so that it may be located back as it goes below.

  Therefore, an image is reflected in the lower portion of the front cover portion 72a by the light emitted from the display window 21, and the image easily enters the player's field of view. 73 is provided. Here, the front cover part 72a includes a first cover part 73a positioned above the specific suppression part 73 and a second cover part 73b including the specific suppression part 73 positioned below the first cover part 73a. In other words, the second cover part 73b is provided so as to be positioned closer to the display window 21 than the first cover part 73a, and the visual means 46, 60, and 80 can be seen more visually than the first cover part 73a. It is configured to be low.

  The specific suppression part 73 is formed in a strip shape extending in the left-right direction over the entire left-right width of the front cover part 72a. Here, as shown in FIG. 40, the lower half of the lower portion of the front cover portion 72 a (for example, a zone whose tangent line on the curve is around 45 degrees) is emitted from the display window 21. Is a specific zone that reflects so as to easily enter the player's field of view, and the specific suppression unit 73 is provided in the specific zone with a width that covers the specific zone as a whole.

  A ground glass pattern is formed on the entire specific suppression portion 73, and the visibility of the image reflected by the light emitted from the display window 21 in the specific zone of the front cover portion 72a is formed by the ground glass pattern. Is suppressed. In addition, in the specific suppression part 73, symbols, such as various character strings and symbols, may be formed together with a ground glass pattern.

  For example, the specific suppression unit 73 is formed separately from the transparent cover 72 and is fixedly attached (attached) to the front surface of the transparent cover 72. The transparent cover 72 may be fixedly attached (attached) to the rear surface. Alternatively, the specific suppression unit 73 may be integrally formed when the transparent cover 72 is formed.

(Moving effect device 44)
As shown in FIGS. 41 to 56, the movable effect device 44 is a movable body that is movably provided in the front side of the screen 46a and the light guide plate 60 of the liquid crystal display device 46 and in the internal space of the casing 70 as described above. 80 and a pair of left and right movable body raising / lowering mechanisms 75 that support the movable body 80 and move between a standby position 80P1 indicated by a solid line in FIG. 41 and an operation position 80P2 indicated by a virtual line in FIG. ing.

(Moving body lifting mechanism 75)
The pair of movable body raising / lowering mechanisms 75 are respectively attached to the pair of side bases 71a of the casing 70, and respectively support left and right ends of a body member 81 (described later) of the movable body 80, and operate so as to be synchronized. The movable body 80 is moved up and down while maintaining its posture.

  The pair of movable body raising / lowering mechanisms 75 basically have a bilaterally symmetric structure, and each includes a carriage 76 coupled to the left end portion or the right end portion of the main body member 81 of the movable body 80, and a screw threaded into the carriage 76 in a penetrating manner. A combined screw shaft 77, a mechanism base 78 having a carriage guide 78 a that rotatably supports the upper and lower ends of the screw shaft 77 and guides the carriage 76 so that it can be moved up and down, and attached to the mechanism base 78. And an electric motor 79 for rotating the screw shaft 77.

(Movable body 80)
As shown in FIGS. 41 to 51, the movable body 80 is provided so as to be tilted forward as a whole, and on the upper front side of the screen 46 a of the liquid crystal display device 46 (that is, on the upper part of the internal space of the casing 70). It is located at the standby position 80P1, and is located at the front side of the central portion of the screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46 (that is, at the central portion of the internal space of the casing 70) and becomes the operating position 80P2.

  The movable body 80 includes a main body member 81, a pair of left and right first movable members 82 and 83 that are rotatably mounted on the main body member 81, and a main body member 81 that is rotatable (movable). The pair of left and right second movable members 84 and 85, the pair of first movable members 82 and 83, and the pair of second movable members 84 and 85 that are mounted on the main body member 81. 86.

  The main body member 81 extends in the left-right direction over substantially the entire left and right width of the front space of the screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46, and is formed in a bar shape having a vertical width of about 1/5 of the vertical length of the screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46. The pair of connecting portions 81a provided at the left and right ends of the main body member 81 on both the left and right sides of the front space of the screen 46a of the liquid crystal display device 46 are bolted to the carriage 76 of the pair of movable body lifting mechanisms 75. It is connected.

  The movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 are each formed in a short bar shape having a length of about 1/3 to ¼ of the main body member 81 and a slightly shorter width than the main body member 81. The left first movable member 82 is disposed in proximity to the rear of the half, the left second movable member 84 is disposed in proximity to the rear of the first movable member 82, and the right half of the body member 81 The second movable member 85 on the right side is disposed in proximity to the rear of the part, and the first movable member 83 on the right side is disposed in proximity to the rear of the second movable member 85.

  That is, the position in the front-rear direction of the second movable member 84 on the left side with respect to the first movable member 82 on the left side is opposite to the position in the front-rear direction of the second movable member 85 on the right side with respect to the first movable member 83 on the right side. Then, both the front-rear direction positions of the left first movable member 82 and the right second movable member 85 are the same, and both the front-rear direction positions of the left second movable member 84 and the right first movable member 83 are the same. Become. The proximal end portions of the left and first movable members 82 and 84 on the left side are centered on the front and rear shafts 82a common to them, and the proximal end portions of the right and first movable members 83 and 85 on the right side However, the front and rear shafts 83a common to these are centered around the central portion of the main body member 81 so as to be rotatable.

  The accessory operating mechanism 86 operates the pair of first movable members 82 and 83 and the pair of second movable members 84 and 85 as follows using one electric motor 88a as a drive source.

  That is, the accessory operating mechanism 86 drives the electric motor 88a in the first direction, and symmetrically moves the pair of first movable first members 82 and 83 from the first standby positions 82P1 and 83P1 to the first intermediate position 82P2. , 83P2 and the pair of second movable members 84, 85 are symmetrically moved from the second standby position 84P1, 85P1 to the second intermediate position 84P2, 85.2, respectively. When the operation (FIG. 44 → FIG. 50) and the first movable members 82 and 83 are symmetrically rotated from the first intermediate positions 82P2 and 83P2 to the first operating positions 82P3 and 83P3, respectively, The second operation (FIG. 50 → FIG. 51) for pivoting and moving 85 from the second intermediate positions 84P2 and 85P2 to the second operation positions 84P3 and 85P3 in a bilaterally symmetrical manner is configured.

  Here, the accessory operating mechanism 86 moves the pair of first movable members 82 and 83 in the opposite direction different from the moving direction (turning direction) in the first operation in the second operation, The second movable members 84 and 85 are moved in the same direction as the movement direction (rotation direction) in the first operation. In these first and second operations, the movable body 80 is moved to the operating position 80P2 (or its vicinity) so that the first movable members 82 and 83 do not interfere (contact) the casing 70 (transparent cover 72). ) Is done when there is.

  The accessory operating mechanism 86 drives the electric motor 88a in the second direction opposite to the first direction, and the pair of first movable first members 82 and 83 are symmetrically moved from the first operating positions 82P3 and 83P3 to the second. The first movable positions 84P2 and 83P2 are respectively rotated and moved, and the pair of second movable members 84 and 85 are symmetrically moved from the second operating positions 84P3 and 85P3 to the second intermediate positions 84P2 and 85.2, respectively. In addition, the first movable members 82 and 83 are pivotally moved from the first intermediate positions 82P2 and 83P2 to the first standby positions 82P1 and 83P1, respectively, and the second movable members 84 and 85 are symmetrically moved to the left and right. 2 Move from the intermediate positions 84P2 and 85P2 to the second standby positions 84P1 and 85P1. The accessory operating mechanism 86 moves the first and second movable members 82 and 84 on the left side in a substantially vertical symmetry, and rotates the first and second movable members 83 and 85 on the right side in a substantially vertical symmetry. .

  As shown in FIG. 44 and the like, when the first and second movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 are in the first and second standby positions 82P1, 83P1, 84P1, 85P1, all of them are hidden by the main body member 81. The left and right movable first and second movable members 82 and 84 overlap each other on the rear side of the left half portion of the main body member 81, and the right first portion on the rear side of the right half portion of the main body member 81. The second movable members 83 and 85 are overlapped in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIG. 50, when the first and second movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 are in the first and second intermediate positions 82P2, 83P2, 84P2, 85P2, most of them appear from the main body member 81. The pair of upper movable members 82 and 83 project upward with respect to the main body member 81 and extend in the vertical direction. On the extension of the upper movable members 82 and 83, the pair of lower movable members 84 and 85 are the main body. The pair of first movable members 82 and 83 at the first intermediate positions 82P2 and 83P2 and the pair at the second intermediate positions 84P2 and 85P2 are in a state of projecting downward with respect to the member 81 and extending in the vertical direction. The second movable members 84 and 85 cooperate with the main body member 81 to form a first expression (predetermined expression, second expression; “48”).

  As shown in FIG. 51, when the movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 are in the operation positions 82P3, 83P3, 84P3, 85P3, most of them appear from the main body member 81, and a pair of upper movable members 82, 83 protrudes upward with respect to the main body member 81 and extends in an inclined direction so as to be separated from each other upward. On the extension of the upper movable members 82 and 83, a pair of lower movable members 84 and 85 are relative to the main body member 81. The pair of lower movable members 84 and 85 extend in an inclined direction so as to protrude downward and approach each other downward, and the lower end side portions of the pair of lower movable members 84 and 85 are overlapped in the front-rear direction. The first movable member 82, 83 and the pair of second movable members 84, 85 at the second operating positions 84P3, 85P3 cooperate with the main body member 81 to provide a second expression different from the first expression (predetermined Expression of Second representation thereof; "V") is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 to 47 and FIGS. 52 to 56, the main body member 81 of the movable body 80 has a main body base 81b in which connecting portions 80a are formed at both left and right ends, and the main body base 81b has a mechanism base. 87, and the accessory operating mechanism 86 includes an electric motor 88a mounted on the mechanism base 87, and left and right operating mechanisms 88L and 88R. The left operating mechanism 88L supplies the driving force of the electric motor 88a on the left side. 1 and the second movable members 82 and 84, and the right operating mechanism 88R transmits the driving force of the electric motor 88a to the first and second movable members 83 and 85 on the right side. , 83 and the pair of second movable members 84, 85 are operated as described above.

  The accessory operating mechanism 86 and the mechanism base 87 are provided at a position that cannot be seen from the front side by the main body base 81b, and the mechanism base 87 is disposed with a space between the front base portion 87a and the rear side of the front base portion 87a. And a rear base portion 87b coupled to the front base portion 87a, and the pair of first movable members 82 and 83 and the pair of second movable members 84 and 85 have base end portions thereof. The first and second movable members 82 and 84 on the left are centered on the shaft 82a, and the first and second movable members 83 and 85 on the right are shafts. The mechanism base 87 is rotatably supported around 83a.

  The electric motor 88a is forwardly arranged and fixed at the center of the mechanism base 87 (main body member 81), and a drive pinion 88b is fixed to the output shaft thereof. From the drive pinion 88b, a left operation mechanism 88L and a right operation mechanism 88R are provided. Power (output) is transmitted to. Next, the left and right operation mechanisms 88L and 88L will be described. The members of the left operating mechanism 88L and the corresponding members of the right operating mechanism 88R may be slightly different in size and shape, but have the same function, and thus are given the same reference numerals. I will explain.

  As shown in FIGS. 52 to 56, each operating mechanism 88L, 88L includes a two-stage pinion 89a, a rack 89b, a slide member 89c, a slide rotation member 89d, a rotation member 89e, and a coil spring 89f (biasing means 89f). Have. The two-stage pinion 89a is rotatably supported by the mechanism base 87. The large-diameter tooth portion of the two-stage pinion 89a meshes with the drive pinion 88b, and the small-diameter tooth portion of the two-stage pinion 89a meshes with the rack 89b.

  A rack 89b extending in the left-right direction is formed on the slide member 89c, and the slide member 89c is supported by the mechanism base 87 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction. The two-stage pinion 89a of the left operation mechanism 88L and the two-stage pinion 89a of the right operation mechanism 88R are arranged at an appropriate distance in the vertical direction, and when the electric motor 89a is driven, the slide member 89c of the left operation mechanism 88L The slide member 89c of the right operation mechanism 88R is moved to the left when one is moved to the left so as not to interfere with each other, and the other is moved to the left when one is moved to the right. .

  The slide rotation member 89d is supported by the mechanism base 87 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction, and the slide rotation member 89d of the left operation mechanism 88L is supported so as to be rotatable about the shaft 82a in the right limit position. The slide rotation member 89d of the right operation mechanism 88R is supported so as to be rotatable about the shaft 83a at the left limit position. An engaging portion 89d1 provided on the slide rotation member 89d is slidably engaged with an inclined slit 89c1 formed in the slide member 89c, and the slide member 89c and the slide rotation member 89d are interlocked and connected. .

  By this interlocking connection, when the slide member 89c is moved in the left-right direction, power is transmitted to the slide rotation member 89d. In the left operation mechanism 88L, except that the slide rotation member 89d is at the right limit position, When the slide member 89c is moved in the left-right direction integrally with the slide member 89c and is in the right limit position, the slide rotation member 89d is moved relative to the slide rotation member 89d in the left-right direction. In the right operation mechanism 88R, the slide rotation member 89d is moved in the left-right direction integrally with the slide member 89c except when it is in the left limit position. When the slide member 89c is moved in the left-right direction relative to the slide rotation member 89d, the slide rotation member 89d is rotated about the shaft 83a. That.

  In the left operation mechanism 88L, when the slide rotation member 89d is moved in the left-right direction, power is transmitted to the first and second movable members 82 and 84 on the left side, and the first and second movable members 82 and 84 are When the first and second standby positions 82P1 and 84P1 and the first intermediate positions 82P2 and 84P2 are rotated in opposite directions, and further when the slide rotation member 89d is rotated at the right limit position, By the moving member 89e and the coil spring 89f, the first and second movable members 82 and 84 are integrally formed with the first and second intermediate positions 82P2 and 84P2 and the first operating positions 82P3 and 84P3 integrally with the slide rotating member 89d. In this way, the slide rotation member 89d and the left and first movable members 82 and 84 on the left side are interlocked with each other.

  In the left operation mechanism 88L, the rotation member 89e is supported by the mechanism base 87 so as to be rotatable about the shaft 82a, and a coil spring 89f is mounted over the rotation member 89e and the mechanism base 87, and the slide operation is performed. Except when the moving member 89d is in the right limit position, the rotating member 89e is held at the initial position by the biasing force of the coil spring 89f, and when the slide rotating member 89d moves to the right limit position, The coil spring 89f engages the pivot member 89e and pivots about the shaft 82a, and the coil spring 89f moves the first and second movable members 82 and 84 on the left side through the pivot member 89e and the slide pivot member 89d. 1, urging to second intermediate positions 82P2 and 84P2.

  In the right operation mechanism 88R, when the slide rotation member 89d is moved in the left-right direction, power is transmitted to the first and second movable members 83 and 85 on the right side, and the first and second movable members 83 and 85 are transmitted. However, when the first and second standby positions 83P1 and 85P1 and the first intermediate positions 83P2 and 85P2 are rotated in opposite directions, and the slide rotation member 89d is further rotated at the left limit position. The first and second movable members 83 and 85 are integrated into the first and second intermediate positions 83P2 and 85P2 and the first operation positions 83P3 and 85P3 integrally with the slide rotation member 89d by the rotation member 89e and the coil spring 89f. In this way, the slide rotation member 89d and the first and second movable members 83 and 85 on the right side are interlocked and connected to each other.

  In the right operation mechanism 88R, the rotation member 89e is supported by the mechanism base 87 so as to be rotatable about the shaft 83a, and a coil spring 89f is mounted over the rotation member 89e and the mechanism base 87, so Except when the moving member 89d is in the left limit position, the rotation member 89e is held at the initial position by the biasing force of the coil spring 89f, and when the slide rotation member 89d moves to the left limit position, The coil spring 89f engages the pivot member 89e with the pivot member 89e, and the coil spring 89f moves the first and second movable members 83 and 85 on the right side through the pivot member 89e and the slide pivot member 89d. 1, urging to second intermediate positions 83P2 and 85P2.

  Although not shown, a spring is provided to urge at least one of the slide member 89c of the left operation mechanism 88L and the slide member 89c of the right operation mechanism 88R in one of the left and right directions. Further, backlash of the accessory operating mechanism 86 (drive system) is prevented, and rattling of the accessory operating mechanism 86 and the movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 is prevented.

(Lighting device 90)
41, FIG. 42, FIG. 44, FIG. 47, FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 57 to FIG. 60, the movable body 80 is provided with an electrical decoration device 90. The first main body light emitting unit 91A and the second main body light emitting unit 91B mounted on 81 and capable of emitting and turning off, and a pair of light emitting and turning off mounted on the pair of first movable members 82 and 83, respectively. It has the 1st movable light emission parts 92 and 93, and the pair of 2nd movable light emission parts 94 and 95 which can be light-emitting and extinguishing mounted in the pair of 2nd movable members 84 and 85, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 50, when the movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 are at intermediate positions 82P2, 83P2, 84P2, 85P2, in cooperation with the body member 81, the first expression (“48”). ), And when the second main body light emitting portion 91B is extinguished, the first main body light emitting portion 91A and the pair of first movable light emitting portions 92 and 93, as shown in FIG. The first expression (“48”) can be illuminated by the light emission of the pair of second movable light emitting units 94 and 95. Here, the second main body light emitting portion 91B can also emit light.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 51, when the movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 are at the operation positions 82P3, 83P3, 84P3, 85P3, the second expression (“V”) cooperates with the main body member 81. ), And when the second main body light-emitting portion 91B is turned off, the first main body light-emitting portion 91A and the pair of first movable light-emitting portions 92 and 93 are formed as shown in FIG. The first expression (“V”) can be illuminated by the light emitted from the pair of second movable light emitting units 94 and 95. Here, the second main body light emitting portion 91B can also emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 44 and the like, when the movable members 82, 83, 84, 85 are at the standby positions 82P1, 83P1, 84P1, 85P1, the second main body light emitting section 91B is turned off when the first main body light emitting section 91A is turned off. It is possible to illuminate the third expression (first expression; “AKB”) by the light emission. Here, the first main body light emitting portion 91A can also emit light.

  The first main body light emitting unit 91A includes a left first main body light emitting unit 91A1 capable of emitting and displaying the central portion of “4” of the first expression “48” and the left central portion of the second expression “V”; The first representation “48” includes a right first main body light emitting portion 91A2 capable of emitting and displaying a central portion of “8” and a right central portion of the second representation “V”.

  The second main body light emitting portion 91B displays the left second main body light emitting portion 91B1 capable of emitting and displaying “A” in the third representation “AKB” and “B” among the third representation “AKB”. The second main body light emitting portion 91B2 on the right side and the right second main body light emitting portion 91B3 capable of emitting and displaying “C” in the third expression “AKB” are arranged on the left side of the first main body light emitting portion 91A1. The second main body light emitting portion 91B1 is disposed between the first main body light emitting portions 91A1 and 91A2, and the second main body light emitting portion 91B3 is disposed on the right side of the first main body light emitting portion 91A2.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the main body base 81b of the main body member 81 is attached with a main body LED board 90a common to the first and second main body light emitting portions 91A and 91B, and the main body light emitting portions 91A1, 91A2, 91B1, 91B2, and so on. Each of 91B3 includes a plurality of LEDs 91a1 to 91a5, lenses 91b1 to 91b5 positioned on the front side thereof, and light-transmissive decorative members 91c1 to 91c5 positioned on the front side thereof. Mounted on the front surface of the LED substrate 90a, the lenses 91b1 to 91b5 and the decorative members 91c1 to 91c5 are attached to the main body base 81b. Each of the lenses 91b1 to 91b5 is formed in a shape corresponding to a target to be lit and displayed, and the light from the plurality of LEDs 91a1 to 91a5 is incident from the rear side, is dispersed almost uniformly and is emitted to the front side, and the decorative members 91c1 to 91c5 are emitted. To emit light.

  As described above, the five decorative members 91c1 to 91c5 are arranged in parallel on the front surface portion of the main body base 81b. Further, the two decorative members 91d1 and 91d1 that do not emit light are provided on the left and right sides of the decorative members 91c1 to 91c5. 91d2 is provided.

  Here, the main body light emitting portions 91A1 and 91A2 have colored portions that are colored so that light can be transmitted through the decorative members 91c1 and 91c2. The colored portion is formed of, for example, a black film attached to the entire front surface or the entire back surface of the decorative members 91c1 and 91c2, and the main body light emitting portion when the main body light emitting portions 91A1 and 91A2 (the plurality of LEDs 91a1 and 91a2) are turned off. The interiors of 91A1 and 91A2 are difficult to see, and the decorative members 91d1 and 91d2 are also entirely colored in black. , 91a2) is turned off so that the color of the decorative members 91c1 and 91c2 is in harmony with the surface color of the decorative members 91d1 and 91d2.

  As shown in FIG. 60, the first movable member 82 on the left side has a movable base 82a, a movable LED substrate 90b is attached to the movable base 82a, and the first movable light emitting unit 92 on the left side includes a plurality of LEDs 92a. A lens 92b positioned on the front side and a light-transmitting decorative member 92c positioned on the front side. The plurality of LEDs 92a are mounted on the front surface of the movable LED substrate 90b. The lens 92b and the decorative member 92c are the main body. It is attached to the base 81b.

  The lens 92b is formed in a shape corresponding to an object to be lit and displayed, and the light from the plurality of LEDs 92a is incident from the rear side, is dispersed substantially uniformly, is emitted to the front side, and causes the decoration member 92c to emit light. Note that the first movable light-emitting unit 93 on the right side and the second movable light-emitting units 94 and 95 on the left and right sides are basically the same in structure as the first movable light-emitting unit 92 on the left side, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  Note that the pair of first movable members 82 and 83 and the pair of first movable light emitting units 92 and 93 are omitted, and an alternative display (the upper part of “V” and “42”) is used as a production unit. The liquid crystal display device 46 is used, and / or the pair of second movable members 84 and 85 and the pair of second movable light emitting units 94 and 95 are omitted, and an alternative display ("V" "42" The lower part) is performed by the liquid crystal display device 46 as the effect portion, that is, the first main body light emitting portion 91A emits light and cooperates with the liquid crystal display device 46 provided in the vicinity of the main body member 81, The first and second representations (“V” “42”) may be formed.

Next, the operation and effect of the upper effect unit 52 will be described.
Here, in a conventional gaming machine (rotating-type gaming machine), a case, a display panel, a title panel, a receiving tray, etc. that cover the main body of the rendering device attached to the door main body that is the base of the front door are the front door. It is an exterior member that forms (decorates) the outer surface of the door, but when attaching the production device, display panel, title panel, storage tray, etc. to the door body, all of these are integrated and then attached to the door body. The mounting load increases.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the door main body 3a is provided with the liquid crystal unit 50, the light guide plate unit 51, the upper effect unit 52, the panel 20, the middle protruding portion 55, and the various operation portions 7 to 13, 15, and 18. 19, a title panel 31, a saucer unit 32, etc. are mounted, of which the casing 70 of the liquid crystal unit 50, the side lamp 5 and 1BET lever 7 mounted on the casing 70, the lever mounting unit 7a, the panel 20, and the middle stage overhang. The part 55, the title panel 31, the tray unit 32, and the like serve as exterior members that form (decorate) the outer surface of the front door 3.

  The upper effect unit 52 includes a casing 70 as a first exterior member of a part of the exterior member, a side lamp 5 mounted on the casing 70, a 1BET lever 7, a lever mounting unit 7a, and a movable effect device 44. The panel 20 as the second exterior member, which is different from the first exterior member of the exterior members, the intermediate overhang 55, the title panel 31, the saucer unit 32, etc. are attached to and detached from the door body 3a. Since the upper effect unit 52 becomes relatively large as in this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the load for attaching (assembling) the upper effect unit 52 and the exterior member to the door body 3a. In other words, it is possible to reduce the load of assembling (manufacturing) the front door 3

  In addition, various modifications can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Various gaming machines such as slot machines (rotating-type gaming machines), and other than slot machines, pachinko gaming machines The present invention can be applied to various gaming machines such as the above.

1 gaming machine 3a door body (base member)
44 Movable production device (production device)
52 Upper production unit

The present invention is provided with a base member (3a), an exterior member equipped on the base member (3a), and a rendering means (44 , 50, 51 ) capable of executing a predetermined performance as the game progresses. In the gaming machine (1), as the effect means (44, 50, 51), a first effect device (44) having a movable part (80) and a second effect device (51) having an illumination part (60). And a third rendering device (50) having an image display section (46), and a rendering unit (52) in which a part of the first exterior member of the exterior member and the first rendering device (44) are integrated. ) wherein the presentation unit (52), wherein independently of the first exterior member and the different second exterior member of the exterior member, removably attached to the base member (3a), the second The third effect device (51, 50) is detachably attached to the base member (3a) separately from the effect unit (52), and the movable portion (80) is provided in front of the image display portion (46). ) And the electrical decoration (60), characterized in that it is arranged.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising a base member, an exterior member equipped on the base member, and a rendering means capable of performing a predetermined rendering as the game progresses,
A rendering unit in which a part of the first exterior member of the exterior member and the rendering means are integrated,
The gaming machine, wherein the stage unit is detachably attached to the base member independently of a second exterior member different from the first exterior member of the exterior members.