JP2018029828A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can suppress generation of mismatch in operation position and timing of a movable accessory by performing an initialization operation regardless of generation of abnormality, and which causes a player to recognize the initialization operation as part of a presentation to be performed when the movable accessory is shifting among a plurality of presentation stages and thereby to the operation of the movable accessory as the initialization operation, no irritation is given, interest can be added, and amusement can be maintained.SOLUTION: Accessory driving control means performs an initialization operation in which a movable accessory is operated by movable accessory driving means and thereby an operation position of an operation range of the movable accessory is initially set by a position detection sensor. When the movable accessory is shifting among a plurality of presentation stages, the initialization operation is configured to be viewed as a part of a presentation by performing the initialization operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

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

  Some gaming machines such as conventional slot machines and pachinko machines are provided with a movable accessory that is operated by moving a predetermined member as the game progresses. In these movable accessories, when the movable accessory is operated from the origin position as the initial position of the movable accessory, the movable accessory needs to be accurately returned to the origin position as the reference position. In such a case, the moving distance from the origin position is grasped by reading the number of steps of the stepping motor as a movable accessory driving means for driving the movable accessory, and the movable accessory is returned to the origin position. It is possible. However, when the movable accessory is suddenly accelerated or suddenly stopped, or when it is repeatedly reciprocated, the current position of the movable accessory is erroneously recognized by accumulating stepping motor reading errors. Therefore, it may be difficult to accurately return the movable accessory to the origin position.

  As a conventional technique, a plurality of position detection sensors for detecting the position of the movable accessory within the operation range are provided, and a flag indicating abnormality is established when some of the sensors are not detected. When a situation occurs, there is one that moves to a plurality of position detection sensors again and performs detection return processing (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5756163

  In the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, when an abnormality occurs in the detection of a movable accessory, a return process is performed as a dedicated initialization operation. In such a return process, a game or performance is performed. There is a problem that it cuts off the flow and lowers the interest of the game.

  In addition, it is possible to recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the detection of a movable accessory when performing a return process as an initialization operation only when an abnormality has occurred in the detection of the movable accessory as in the prior art. Even if it is not possible, if there is a deviation from the normal initial state in the operating position and timing of the movable accessory, if the occurrence of this deviation is recognized, the interest will be reduced. In order to eliminate the occurrence of such a situation, when the initialization operation is frequently performed every predetermined number of games, if the time required for the initialization operation is short and completes instantly, a sense of incongruity occurs. Without any problem in the progress of the game, the production and the progress of the game can be continued.

However, if this initialization operation takes a certain amount of time, an initialization operation that has nothing to do with the progress of the game or production will occur frequently during the game or production, and If the progress is stopped frequently, the player feels uncomfortable, and the progress of the game and the production and the tempo are stopped, and there is a problem that the interest is cut off.
According to the present invention, the initialization operation can be performed regardless of whether or not an abnormality has occurred, thereby suppressing the occurrence of a shift in the operation position or timing of the movable accessory. By letting the player recognize as part of the production performed when transitioning between, it is possible to have curiosity without giving irritation to the operation of the movable accessory called initialization operation, An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be maintained.

  The present invention is characterized by the following points. That is, a movable accessory 511 operable within a predetermined operating range, a movable accessory driving means 521 (for example, a stepping motor) for operating the movable accessory 511, and within an operating range of the movable accessory 511. A gaming machine 10 having a position detection sensor 530 for detecting the operating position of the game machine and an accessory driving control means 430 for controlling the movable accessory driving means 521. A plurality of performance stages having different contents are provided, and the accessory driving control means 430 operates the movable accessory 511 by the movable accessory driving means 521 and operates the movable accessory 511 by the position detection sensor 530. An initialization operation for initially setting the operation position of the range is performed, and the initialization operation is performed as a part of the production by performing the initialization operation when transitioning between the plurality of production stages. It is characterized by

According to the present invention, the initialization operation for actuating the movable accessory 511 is performed when transitioning between a plurality of performance stages. When the movable accessory 511 is activated when transitioning between a plurality of performance stages, the operation of the movable accessory 511 is initialized as an operation for initializing the operation position of the operation range of the movable accessory 511. Instead, the player can be recognized as part of an effect that is performed when a transition is made between a plurality of effect stages.
If it is recognized that this initialization operation is an operation that is not directly related to the game, and if a situation occurs in which the initialization operation takes time and the game progress is stopped, the player can proceed with the game. You will feel frustrated with being late. By showing the initialization operation as part of the production when transitioning between production stages, it is possible to have curiosity without giving such irritation to the initialization operation that is the operation of the movable accessory 511. Yes, it can maintain interest.
Here, “initializing the operation position of the operation range” includes, for example, “setting the origin position of the operation range”. This “origin position” is a position that serves as a reference for the operation range, and is an initial position in each state of the movable accessory 511, and the initial position in each state is different, so that there are a plurality of initial positions. In such a case (for example, when there are a plurality of horizontal position states and a 20-degree inclined state), one of them is set to an initial position (for example, a horizontal position). Things are included.

  In addition, here, “actually move the movable object 511 and use the position detection sensor 530 to initially set the operation position of the operation range of the movable object 511” is, for example, movable within the operation range of the movable object 511. Based on a signal output from the position detection sensor 530 that detects that the accessory 511 is operated and reaches a predetermined operating position set within the operating range, the operating position of the operating range of the movable accessory 511 is determined. Initialization is included.

Here, “transition between the plurality of production stages” includes, for example, a movement between the production stage A, the production stage B, and the production stage C.
In the present invention, for example, when the three stage stages A, B, and C are shifted, such as stage stage A → stage stage B → stage stage C, stage stage A → stage stage B, stage stage B → stage stage And C, both of which perform initialization operations. In addition, in the case of the above-described example, the present invention includes one in which the initialization operation is performed in any one of the production stage A → the production stage B or the production stage B → the production stage C.

Here, the “plural stage stages” include those having “stage stages A, B, and C” in which the number of games is set in advance as described later.
In addition, the “plurality of stage” includes a stage having a stage in which the number of games is determined by lottery and the number of games is not fixed, such as a stage corresponding to the RT0 state described later. It is.
The stage stages A, B, and C are stage stages with a fixed number of games, and a plurality of stage stages (for example, stage stages X, Y, and Z) corresponding to the RT0 state are terminated by lottery. The number of games is a stage where the number of games is not fixed (indefinite).

  Then, when the production stages X, Y, and Z are included, for example, when the production stage X → the production stage Y → the production stage Z, the initialization operation is executed. In such a case, the stage stage X is performed twice, and then the initialization operation is performed. Thereafter, the stage stage Y is performed twice, and then the initialization operation is performed. A case where the initialization operation is frequently executed so that stage Z is actually executed twice is also included.

  Therefore, when the stage stages X, Y, and Z whose periods are indefinite are included in a plurality of stage stages, when the stage is shifted from the stage stages X, Y, or Z whose periods are indefinite to another stage stage (for example, It is good to go through stage A, B, or C where the number of games is 50). As a result, frequent initialization operations can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, it demonstrates concretely. As the plurality of effect stages, a first effect stage (for example, the RT1 state in FIG. 9) in which a period during which a game can be executed in the effect stage (stay period, for example, the number of games, the number of payouts, and the number of points) is predetermined. And stage B corresponding to the RT2 state in FIG. 9 and a period during which a game can be executed in the stage (stay period, for example, the number of games, the number of payouts, the number of points) are determined in advance. In addition, a second effect stage (the effect stage corresponding to the RT0 state in FIG. 9) that ends according to a result of a predetermined lottery (for example, a role lottery / stage shift lottery) is included.

  The first effect stage and the second effect stage may be one type or a plurality of types. Further, when a plurality of types of these stage stages are provided, a plurality of stage stages (for example, stage stage A1 and stage stage A2 corresponding to the RT1 state, stage stage X1 and stage stage corresponding to the RT0 state are provided for each RT state. X2) may be provided, or an effect stage (for example, one effect stage A corresponding to the RT1 state and one effect stage B corresponding to the RT2 state) may be provided for each of the plurality of RT states.

  As a case of transitioning between a plurality of production stages, the second production stage moves to the first production stage determined by lottery in the game in the second production stage, in other words, the first production stage. It is preferable that a transition is made from one production stage (eg production stage A) to the second production stage (eg production stage X) and then from the second production stage to the first production stage. . However, other than that, it may be a case where a transition is made from the first effect stage (for example, the effect stage A) to another first effect stage (for example, the effect stage C).

  However, the case where the transition is made between a plurality of production stages is the case where the second production stage (eg, production stage X) is migrated to the first production stage (eg, production stage A). Since the stage stage stay period is indefinite, there may be cases where the initialization operation accompanying the transition from the second stage to the first stage occurs frequently or does not occur for a long period of time. . Then, in the former case, the action of the movable accessory 511 accompanying the initialization operation frequently occurs, and the player's interest in the movable accessory effect is reduced (causes tiredness). In the latter case, the initialization operation is executed. In addition, there is a possibility that an abnormality (for example, step-out) occurs in the movable accessory driving means 521.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention further includes a liquid crystal display 510 capable of displaying an image, and the initialization operation and an effect developed at a predetermined effect stage among the plurality of effect stages. It is characterized in that the initialization operation is made to appear as a part of the production of the predetermined production stage by synchronizing with the timing of some image changes.

In the present invention, the initialization operation is synchronized with the timing of the change in the contents of a part of the effect developed at the predetermined effect stage among the plurality of effect stages. A relevance can be given to the effect, and it can be recognized more strongly that the initialization operation is a part of the effect developed at a predetermined effect stage.
Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further capable of executing a movable accessory effect that operates the movable accessory 511 in a predetermined operation mode at the predetermined effect stage, and is executed at the predetermined effect stage. The operation of the movable accessory 511 is executed by the movable accessory effect that is possible, and the initialization operation can be executed by the operation of the movable accessory 511 by the movable accessory effect. A specific image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 510 during operation.

  In the present invention, the operation of the movable accessory 511 is executed by the movable accessory effect executed at the predetermined effect stage, and the initialization operation is executed by the operation of the movable accessory 511, so that the initialization operation is predetermined. It can be recognized as a part (part) of the staged stage.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention further includes a liquid crystal display 510 capable of displaying an image, and in the initialization operation, a background image unique to each stage and common to all the stage stages The transition effect image at the time of transition between the effect stages is displayed on the liquid crystal display 510, so that the initialization operation of the movable accessory 511 and the image content of the liquid crystal display 510 are Are related to each other.

In the present invention, in the initialization operation, the background image specific to each stage can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 510, so that different stage modes for each stage can be recognized.
In addition, in the initialization operation, a transition effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 510 that is common to all effect stages, and transitions between each effect stage, so that a transition is made from the current effect stage to another effect stage. In addition to the operation of the movable accessory 511, it can be recognized more strongly.
In this way, in the initialization operation, by displaying the background image unique to each effect stage and the transition effect image common to each effect stage, the operation of the movable accessory 511 and the image content of the liquid crystal display 510 are It becomes relevant in relation to the production stage, and an effective production can be executed.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the accessory drive control unit 430 further starts the initialization operation at a predetermined timing before transitioning between the plurality of performance stages. It is characterized by that.

  In the present invention, the initialization operation is started at a predetermined timing before transitioning between a plurality of performance stages, so that an expectation can be given at the timing, and the expectation can be improved. Can be improved.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention further includes a plurality of reels 62 each having a plurality of symbols 61, a start switch 40 for starting rotation of the plurality of reels 62, and rotation of the plurality of reels 62. A plurality of stop switches 50 for stopping each reel 62, and the accessory drive control means 430 starts the initialization operation at the operation timing of the start switch 40 of the last game performed at the stage. It is characterized by doing so.

In the present invention, the initialization operation is started at the operation timing of the start switch 40 of the last game performed at the stage, so that the operation is operated with expectation at the operation timing of the start switch 40 of the last game. Can improve expectation and interest.
In the present invention, since a predetermined initialization operation is executed in response to the operation timing of the start switch 40, the game corresponding to the start switch 40 (in other words, the game next to the game related to the start switch 40) It is easy to complete the initialization operation with the operation of the movable accessory 511 before starting the operation.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the specific stage of the plurality of stage stages is performed in a specific state (for example, an RT state) in which the content of control is different from other states, and the movable stage An effect that activates an accessory is formed so that the end condition of the specific state is execution of a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times of games), and the accessory drive control unit 430 It is characterized in that the initialization operation is started when the end condition is satisfied by execution of the predetermined number of games.

In the present invention, in the specific state, the initialization operation is started when the end condition is satisfied by executing a predetermined number of games. Thereby, it is possible to clearly notify the player that the end condition in the specific state has been reached by the initialization operation by the operation of the movable accessory 511. Moreover, this initialization operation can be shown as a notification effect of the end of the special state.
Note that the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention “executes an initialization operation when transitioning between a plurality of performance stages”, but the “production stage” here may be read as “specific state”. Is possible. That is, a plurality of specific states (for example, RT0 to RT3) having different control contents such as the lottery probability of the role lottery are provided as game states, and the accessory driving control unit 430 shifts between the plurality of specific states. When moving (moving from the first RT state to the second RT state (eg, transition from RT1 to RT0, RT2 to RT0, RT3 to RT0)), the movable accessory 511 is operated by the movable accessory driving means 521 to operate the position. An initialization operation for initially setting the operation position of the operation range of the movable accessory 511 may be performed by the detection sensor 530.
Here, “the content of the control is different from other states” includes, for example, that the lottery probability of a predetermined combination in the combination lottery is different from other states.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the movable accessory 511 further includes a liquid crystal display 510 capable of displaying an image, and the accessory driving control means 430 includes the movable accessory in the initialization operation. The liquid crystal display 510 is rotated as an operation of the object 511, and a predetermined image is displayed on the screen of the rotating liquid crystal display 510.

  In the present invention, the liquid crystal display 510 itself is rotated as the operation of the movable accessory 511 in the initialization operation, and a predetermined image is displayed on the screen of the rotating liquid crystal display 510, thereby being fixed. Compared with the image on the liquid crystal display 510, the player can have a strong impression and impact. Furthermore, when the operation of the movable accessory 511 and a predetermined image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 510 are linked, the production can be made effective.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the position detection sensor 530 further includes a first position detection sensor (for example, an upper limit position sensor 532) and a second position detection different from the first position detection sensor. A first operation that can be detected by the first position detection sensor at a position different from a predetermined origin position within the operation range of the movable accessory 511. A position (for example, an upper limit position) and a second operation position (for example, a lower limit position) that can be detected by the second position detection sensor are set, and the accessory drive control unit 430 performs the initialization operation as A first initialization operation for moving from the origin position to the first operation position (for example, an upper limit position), and from the first operation position (for example, an upper limit position) to the second operation position (for example, a lower limit position). A second initialization operation to move In the first initialization operation, when the first position detection sensor (for example, the upper limit position sensor 532) detects that the movable accessory 511 has reached the first operating position (for example, the upper limit position), A process for correcting the control for moving the movable accessory 511 to the first operating position (for example, an upper limit position) (for example, an initialization process for the upper limit position) is executed. In the second initialization operation, the movable When the second position detection sensor (for example, the lower limit position sensor 531) detects that the accessory 511 has reached the second operation position (for example, the lower limit position), the movable accessory 511 is moved to the second operation position. Processing for correcting the control to move to (for example, the lower limit position) (for example, initialization processing for the lower limit position) is executed, and the movable accessory 511 moves from the origin position to the first operating position (for example, the upper limit position). And further A series of the initialization operations are performed by moving the movable accessory 511 from a first operation position (for example, an upper limit position) to the second operation position (for example, a lower limit position).

In the present invention, the movable accessory 511 moves from a predetermined origin position to a first operating position (for example, an upper limit position), and further from a first operating position (for example, an upper limit position) to a second operating position (for example, a lower limit position). ), A series of initialization operations are performed. As a result, the initialization operation can be shown to the player as a part of the production.
In the present invention, in addition to the first initialization operation and the second initialization operation, a third initialization operation for moving from the second operation position to the origin position may be included. As described above, when the third initialization operation is executed, when the series of initialization operations are completed, the position returns to the origin position, so that the next movable accessory effect is easily started smoothly. In addition, when moving to the origin position in the third initialization operation (specifically, when moving to the origin position), a process for initializing the origin position (specifically, for example, described later) Step 221) in FIG. 19 may be executed.

1 is an external front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the prescribed number of effective lines according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a symbol table showing a symbol arrangement provided for each reel. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table which shows a part of classification, a combination, and a symbol combination. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table which shows a part of classification, a combination, and a symbol combination. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the input, control and output of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a block diagram showing a main control means. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing sub-control means. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the transition of a gaming state. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a front view which shows the rotation aspect of a liquid crystal display. FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view showing the main liquid crystal display device in an exploded state according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a rear view showing an origin guide mechanism of a liquid crystal display. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a conceptual diagram showing an operation of a liquid crystal display and a detection signal of a position sensor. It is an embodiment of the invention and is a conceptual diagram showing a detection state of an initialization operation. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the movement of the liquid crystal display in the initialization operation according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of the initialization operation in the production stage B, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of the initialization operation in the production stage C. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the timing of an initialization operation when the state of the present invention is shifted to a bonus state in the middle of stage stage A, according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of the main control apparatus (main control means). It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing processing of initialization operation.

  In this specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is located facing the gaming machine 10 (on the chair installed in front of the gaming machine 10). The direction from the gaming machine 10 toward the player's near side as viewed from the player who is sitting is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” and the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” are also the left and right directions when viewed from the player sitting in front of the gaming machine 10. It means direction, or upward or downward direction. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.

  A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so that the front opening can be opened and closed. And.

  At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, a design 61 on the circumference of three reels 62 (left reel 64 on the left side, middle middle reel 66, right reel 68 on the right side) can be seen. A transmissive symbol display window 16 is formed. When the rotation of all three reels 62 is stopped, the symbol display window 16 is formed so that a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the reel 62 is stopped. . The reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

  In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three stepping motors 65 as reel driving motors, a total of three reels 62 respectively rotated by the stepping motors 65, and the stepping motors. A reel unit 60 as a variable display means having a motor 65 and a unit holder (not shown) for holding the reel 62 is disposed. The reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 for detecting that the rotational position of the reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The stepping motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the stepping motor 65 output from the main control means 200 described later.

  The stepping motor 65 according to the present embodiment has a total number of steps of 252 steps. Of course, the total number of steps is not limited to this 252 steps, as long as the relationship between the symbol arrangement and the number of steps of each symbol is a predetermined correspondence as in this embodiment. For example, other total steps may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the number of symbols 61 attached to the periphery of one reel 62 is 21 (see FIG. 3), 252 steps of the total number of steps are attached to the periphery of the reel 62. Divided by 21 symbols. For this reason, all 21 symbols 61 are assigned 12 steps.
In addition, around the reel 62, a resinous reel tape having a pattern printed on its surface is affixed. When this reel tape is stuck around the reel 62, the position of the pattern 61 on the reel tape and the step of the stepping motor 65 are set to have a predetermined correspondence.

  On the lower left side of the symbol display window section 16, a credit indicator 87 for displaying the number of stored credit medals, and the total number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10 are arranged above the credit indicator 87. A payout number display 88 is provided. These indicators are composed of two 7-segment LED indicators. The 7-segment LED display is composed of 7 segments (LEDs) that can be individually turned on / off to express one character such as decimal Arabic numerals. By providing two 7-segment LED indicators, the credit indicator 87 can display a two-digit stored number, and the payout number indicator 88 can display a two-digit payout number.

A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a medal to be inserted as a condition for starting the game is inserted in advance from a medal insertion slot 38 to be described later, and up to 50 credit medals can be stored as credit medals ( A function of electronically storing and managing the number of inserted sheets as electronic data. Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting medals as game media is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 30.

  On the back side of the front door 14 and in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 is genuine is selected, and only a regular medal is described later. A medal selector 17 is provided to guide the user. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one. The closing sensor 92 is provided with three selector sensors (not shown) in the passage. The inserted medals are arranged so as to be detected at the order of the three selector sensors and at a predetermined time interval (timing).

In addition, a medal passage (not shown) is provided on the back side of the front door 14, and medals that are excluded as non-regular medals by the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 described later are used in this medal passage. And is paid out from a medal payout exit 28 described later.
Specifically, in the medal selector 17, although not particularly shown, a medal inserted through the medal insertion port 38 flows into the hopper unit 24 by the operation of a cancel coil using an electromagnet, It is formed so as to be able to switch to a passage that flows down from the outlet 28 to a medal tray 26 described later. Thereby, it is possible to switch between storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 as credit medals or paying them out to the medal tray 26.

  In the center of the operation unit 30, there are three stop operation means 51 corresponding to each of the three reels 62 in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 62 by the stop operation (to stop the change display by the operation). A stop switch 50 is provided. The stop switch 50 has a left stop switch L for stopping the left reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right reel 68. ing. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels 62, and after the start of display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of reels 62, the variation display of the symbols 61 of the reels 62 is individually displayed by the player's operation. It is for stopping.

  On the left side of the stop switch 50, there is provided a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 on the reel 62 by the player's operation.

  Above the start switch 40, as the bet switch 32, the number of inserted medals (number of credited medals) is increased from the maximum number inserted (specifically, three, two, or one depending on the gaming state). Max bet switch 34, which reduces the number of medals that can be inserted until it reaches, and replaces it with 3, 2, or 1 medals, and single that subtracts one medal from the credited medals and replaces it with one medal A bet switch 35 is provided.

  On the left side of the single bet switch 35, a settlement switch 36 for paying out all medals credited by the credit function is provided.

On the right side of the max bet switch 34, an effect button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined effect is provided.
Between the operation unit 30 and the symbol display window unit 16, an RT1 effect stage display unit 81 that lights up in the RT1 state, which will be described later, an RT2 effect stage display unit 82 that lights up in the RT2 state, and RT3 There is provided an RT3 effect stage display unit 83 that lights up in the state.
On the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged (see FIG. 6).

  The door opening / closing switch 19 is a door sensor that is installed on the housing 12 side and detects whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on (ON state) by the contact sensor due to the proximity of the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19. As the door 14 is opened, the rear surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and is turned off (OFF state) by the contact sensor. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the contact sensor, and the opening / closing of the front door 14 may be detected by an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like.

  The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with a setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later. The setting change switch 46 is provided on the back surface of the front door 14 (not particularly shown), but is also used as a reset switch.

  The setting indicator 89 displays the setting value when setting a setting value (specifically, six levels of 1 to 6) of the winning probability, which is described later, using a small LED of 7 segments. The setting indicator 89 displays the setting value of the gaming machine 10, but it is provided inside the housing 12, specifically on the back of the front door 14, so that it cannot be seen from the outside. After setting the value, the display is canceled.

In the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, medals can be stored and a hopper unit 24 that can pay out medals, and a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component. Are arranged (see FIG. 6).
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

  This hopper unit 24 is provided with a hopper motor 95 that pays out medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving, and detects the medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one. The payout sensor 94 and the auxiliary control tank 200 which is provided in the vicinity of the auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24 and detects that the medal in the auxiliary tank is full and will be described later. And an overflow sensor 96 for outputting a signal.

  Although not specifically shown, the payout sensor 94 includes a payout sensor A and a payout sensor B that are arranged at a predetermined distance. In the timing chart when the medals pass in a normal state, when the hopper motor 95 is being driven (on state) and both the payout sensors A and B are in the on state, it is determined that the medals have passed in the normal state. The

  A medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case is formed at the lower portion of the front door 14. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of medals (specifically, three, two, or one depending on the gaming state) by operating the max bet switch 34 or the single bet switch 35 or inserting medals. The game can be started by inserting. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the reel 62 starts to rotate and the game is started, and a winning lottery of winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. Then, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the reel 62 to match the result of the winning lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each reel 62 and the winning lottery result.

  The gaming machine 10 determines that the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line according to the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stoppage (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined role is aligned on the line) This is a line to which the profit is awarded, and is hereinafter referred to as the active line 86.) When the player stops on the line, the player is given a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. . As a result, one game is completed.

  Specifically, the effective line 86 includes a plurality of symbols 61 that can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 16 among the symbols 61 respectively displayed on the three reels 62. Of the lines penetrating all of the reels 62 (which can be bent in the middle), the lines define the arrangement of the combinations of symbols 61 effective for winning a prize. This line becomes an active line 86 by betting medals of a prescribed number of bets (a predetermined number of 3, 2, or 1 in the present embodiment).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effective lines 86 of the present embodiment are respectively set according to 1 to 3 medals that need to be inserted as a condition for playing the game. Three lines are specified as an active line 86 for three-line games, six lines for two-card games, and one line for one-card games.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, in a game with three medals, (A) the left reel 64, the middle reel 66 and the right reel 68 are connected at the middle, and (B) the left reel 64 at the upper stage. And the middle stage of the middle reel 66 and the lower stage of the right reel 68 are connected, and (C) the lower stage of the left reel 64 and the middle stage of the middle reel 66 and the upper stage of the right reel 68 are joined. .

  In a game with two medals, (D) the left reel 64, middle reel 66, and right reel 68 are connected to the middle, (E) the left reel 64 upper, middle reel 66, middle, and right reel 68 are connected. (F) The lower stage of the left reel 64 and the middle stage of the middle reel 66 and the upper stage of the right reel 68, (G) The upper stage of the left reel 64 and the middle stage of the middle reel 66 and the right side The upper stage of the reel 68, (H) The lower stage of the left reel 64 and the middle stage of the middle reel 66, and the lower stage of the right reel 68, (I) The upper stage of the left reel 64 and the middle stage of the middle reel 66 6 of the right reel 68 are connected.

  In the game where one medal is inserted, (J) one of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66 and the right reel 68 connected at the middle is set.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the surface of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66 and the right reel 68, "blue 7, red 7, black bar, white bar, replay 1, replay 2, bell, cherry 1, cherry 2, A plurality of various symbols 61 of “watermelon” are formed.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a predetermined combination of these symbols is provided corresponding to a plurality of types of combinations.
Specifically, in the first type BB1 of No0, the symbol combination is set to “blue 7, blue 7, blue 7” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.
Further, in the first type BB2 of No. 1, the symbol combination is set to “red 7, red 7, red 7” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.

In the second type CB1 of No. 2, the symbol combination is set to “blue 7, blue 7, black bar” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.
Further, in the second type CB2 of No. 3, the symbol combination is set to “red 7, red 7, black bar” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.
Here, in each reel 62, among the symbols “blue 7, red 7, and black bar” constituting the symbol combinations related to the four bonus combinations described above, different types of symbols 61 are the symbols of each reel 62 in FIG. In terms of the arrangement, all the reels 62 are arranged so as not to be included in the range of 5 symbols that is a range in which stop display is possible in stop control. That is, in each reel 62, the symbols 61, which are symbol combinations related to the bonus combination, are arranged so as to be separated from each other by 5 symbols or more. In other words, four or more different symbols 61 are arranged between symbols 61 that are symbol combinations related to the bonus combination in each reel 62.

Further, in the NRPA 1 of No. 4 replay, the symbol combination is set to “replay 1, replay 1, replay 1” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.
In the NRPA 2 of No. 5 replay, the symbol combination is set to “replay 1, replay 1, replay 2” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.

Further, in the NRPA3 of No. 6 replay, the symbol combination is set to “replay 2, replay 1, replay 1” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.
Further, in the NRPA 4 of No. 7 replay, the symbol combination is set to “replay 2, replay 1, replay 2” in the order of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.

  The NRPAs 1 to 4 of Nos. 4 to 7 display a so-called normal replay symbol. The symbol 61 is composed of a combination of symbols 61 of the replay 1 and the replay 2, and the effective line 86 When it is aligned above, it can be understood that the replay roles are aligned at a glance. In addition, the normal replay symbol is an RT1 transition symbol for transitioning to the RT1 state when stopped and displayed on the active line 86 during the RT0 state described later.

  Similarly, the symbol combinations of replays WRPA1 to 3 are set for Nos. 8 to 10, the symbol combinations of WRPB1 to 3 for replays are set to Nos. 11 to 13, and the CRPAs 1 to 8 of replays are set to Nos. 14 to 21. Symbol combinations are set, and symbol combinations CRPB1 to CRPB1 to No22 to 25 are set.

Nos. 4 to 25 described above are so-called replay roles (replaying roles). When the symbol combination of the replay roles stops on the active line 86, the next game starts playing without inserting medals. It is something that can be done.
Of these replay roles, No. 8 to 25 display a so-called special replay symbol. The special replay symbol according to the present embodiment is such that the middle reel 66 stops the watermelon symbol and the left reel 64 The design is such that various symbols 61 are arranged on the right reel 68.

Similarly, the symbol combinations of BEA1 to BE3 as the bell role are set for No26 to 28, the symbol combinations of BEB1 to 6 as the bell role are set to No29 to 34, and BEC1 as the bell role is set to No35 to 44 10 to 10 symbol combinations are set. Furthermore, although various combinations and symbol combinations are defined similarly in No. 45 and later, the description is omitted.
The symbols No. 26 and No. 28 are RT2 transition symbols that are shifted to the RT2 state when stopped and displayed on the active line 86 during the RT0 state described later.
The symbols No. 29 to No. 44 are RT3 transition symbols that are shifted to the RT3 state when stopped and displayed on the active line 86 during the RT0 state described later.
The NRPA1 to NRPA1 to No.4 to No.7 replaying combinations are also referred to as RT1 transition combinations since the symbol combinations as the RT1 transition symbols to be shifted to the RT1 state are displayed. Similarly, since the symbol combination as the RT2 transition symbol for transitioning to the RT2 state is displayed for the bell roles of No26 and No28, BEA1 and BEA3 are also called RT2 transition symbols, and the bells of No29 to No44 The combinations BEB1 to BEB6 and BEC1 to BEC10 are also referred to as RT3 transition combinations because the symbol combinations as the RT3 transition symbols to be shifted to the RT3 state are displayed. The RT1 transition combination, the RT2 transition combination, and the RT3 transition combination are collectively referred to as an RT transition combination.

  These symbols 61 are formed by sticking reel tapes on which the respective symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel 62. It should be noted that symbol numbers 0 to 20 of symbol 61 in FIG. 3 are not physically assigned to the outer peripheral surface of reel 62 but are virtual numbers, and each symbol 61 is stopped. This is for designating a specific symbol 61 by a program for controlling.

  The front door 14 is provided with an effect device for notifying the player of various information such as winning of a lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. This effect device is effect execution means for effecting based on sub-control means 400 described later, and includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, an RT1 effect stage display unit 81, an RT2 effect stage display unit 82, An RT3 effect stage display unit 83, a main liquid crystal display device 84, and a sub display device 540 are provided.

  The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the upper speaker 74.

The main liquid crystal display device 84 has a liquid crystal display 510 that displays various images on its screen and can be tilted as a whole, and the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated about 20 degrees in the left or right rotation direction from the front. A rotation driving motor 520 as a movable accessory driving means 521 for rotating and tilting, and a position detection sensor 530 for detecting the amount of rotation by which the liquid crystal display 510 is tilted by the rotation driving motor 520 are provided. ing.
Further, the main liquid crystal display device 84 includes an engagement body detection sensor 535 and an engagement body drive device 536 used in an origin guide mechanism 600 described later, and details thereof will be described later.
The main liquid crystal display device 84 has a role as a movable accessory 511 operable within a predetermined operation range.
The rotation drive motor 520 has a role as the movable accessory driving means 521 for operating the liquid crystal display 510 as the movable accessory 511, and the position detection sensor 530 is within the operation range of the liquid crystal display 510. The operating position is detected.

  In the present embodiment, for example, rotation driving as the movable accessory driving means 521 is performed at least in part from a precursor effect described later to a result notification effect (effect that notifies the result of whether or not to shift to the bonus state). The specific display image (specifically, the character X) displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 510 through the tilting of the liquid crystal display 510 by the motor 520 is another specific display image (specifically, the character X). , Character Y), and the specific display image (character X) is converted into another specific display image (character Y), so that the contents related to the game result are notified.

A sub display device 540 is formed which is positioned around the liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84, specifically, on the left side of the liquid crystal display 510, and displays an image.
The sub display device 540 provides an effect suggesting that the liquid crystal display 510 is tilted and the specific display image (character X) is being converted into another specific display image (character Y). This process is performed during the period from when the specific display image (character X) is displayed until the specific display image (character X) is converted into another specific display image (character Y). The sub display device 540 implements a result notification effect (bonus confirmation display) for notifying the result of whether or not to shift to a bonus state (for example, RBB1 or RBB2) described later.
The sub display device 540 includes a conversion effect LED 550 capable of emitting red light and green light (see FIG. 6).

  The sub display device 540 is an effect device that produces an effect relating to a game, and displays an image with light emitted from the conversion effect LED 550 as a light source from behind.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a control device 100 for controlling the entire operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. This control device 100 receives a main control means 200 (also referred to as a main control device) that controls the game state (game progress) by advancing the game, and information (command) transmitted from the main control means 200. In addition, sub-control means 400 (also referred to as a sub-control device) is provided for controlling an effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and performing a control mainly for notifying the player of information related to the game content.

  The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 400 are connected by one-way communication from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 400 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control unit 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control means 400 to the main control means 200 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 includes a closing sensor 92, a bet switch 32, a start switch 40, a stop switch 50, a setting change switch 46, a settlement switch 36, a door opening / closing switch 19, a power switch 44, a setting key switch 45, and a reel position sensor 63. , Accepts the input of the payout sensor 94 and overflow sensor 96, performs the lottery, and operates the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the external concentration terminal board 18, the setting indicator 89, the credit indicator 87 and the payout number indicator 88. Control.

The sub-control means 400 receives signals from the position detection sensor 530, the effect button switch 42, the main control means 200, and the engagement body detection sensor 535.
On the output side of the sub-control means 400, there are a liquid crystal display 510, a rotation drive motor 520, a sub display device 540, an effect lamp 78, an RT1 effect stage display unit 81, an RT2 effect stage display unit 82, an RT3 effect stage display unit 83. These parts are connected to control the operation of the speaker 72 and the engagement body driving device 536.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the main control board having the main control means 200 and the sub control board having the sub control means 400 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the main control board of the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control board of the sub control means 400 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control means 200 and the sub control means 400 are constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the programs, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a gaming state, a bonus non-winning state where the bonus combination is not won and a bonus combination are won, but the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line 86. The bonus internal winning state that is not yet stopped and has not yet shifted to the bonus state, and when the bonus combination is won, the symbol combination related to the bonus combination may be stopped on the active line 86 There are three states, a bonus state that can be transferred (see FIG. 9). These gaming states are managed by the main control means 200 as a category of gaming state.

In the bonus non-winning state, the game is managed as one division of the game state, and an RT0 state as a first game state that is normally performed is provided. Specifically, this RT0 state is set so as to shift when the setting is changed, when RT1 to RT3 end, and after the bonus ends. This RT0 state is formed so as to be able to shift to a plurality of game states. As the plurality of types of gaming states, three states, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state, are provided.
In addition, each state of RT0-3 state is set so that the contents of control, such as the lottery probability of the role lottery in a game, differ from other states.

  Also, in the bonus internal winning state, similarly to the bonus non-winning state, an RT0_BNSF state that is an RT0 state, an RT1_BNSF state that is an RT1 state, an RT2_BNSF state that is an RT2 state, and an RT3_BNSF state that is an RT3 state are provided. (See FIG. 9). Here, the “BNSF state” means a general term of the internal winning state of RBB1, RBB2, CBB1, or CBB2 (see FIG. 9).

  Also, the CBB in the bonus state is in the CBB_RT0 state that is the RT0 state, the CBB_RT1 state that is the RT1 state, the CBB_RT2 state that is the RT2 state, and the RT3 state, as in the bonus non-winning state and the bonus internal winning state. CBB_RT3 state is provided (see FIG. 9).

  The RT1 state shifts when any of the RT1 transition symbols as the normal replay symbols of NRPA1 to NRPA1 is stopped and displayed on the active line 86 during the RT0 state. The RT1 state is configured to end on the condition that 50 games have elapsed, and to return to the RT0 state unless a bonus combination is won in a combination lottery in the RT1 state game.

  The RT2 state shifts when either the RTA transition symbol of BEA1 or BEA3 is stopped and displayed on the active line 86 during the RT0 state. The RT2 state is configured to end on the condition that 50 games have elapsed, and to return to the RT0 state unless a bonus combination is won in the combination lottery in the RT2 state game.

  The RT3 state transitions when any of the RT3 transition symbols No. 29 to 44 in FIG. 5 is stopped and displayed on the active line 86 during the RT0 state. Here, the RT3 transition symbol is composed of BEB 1 to 6 and BEC 1 to 10 (see FIG. 5). The RT3 state ends on the condition that 30 games have elapsed, and is configured to return to the RT0 state unless a bonus combination is won in a combination lottery in the RT3 state game.

  In this state of RT0, RT1, RT2 and RT3, although not shown in particular, the total probability obtained by summing up the winning probabilities of the replay role is the same, but among the replay roles, the symbol that is actually stopped and displayed, so-called Stop appearance is different in each state.

  Even in the bonus internal winning state, it has the state of RT0-3 as in the bonus non-winning state (RT0_BNSF state that is RT0 state, RT1_BNSF state that is RT1 state, RT2_BNSF state that is RT2 state, The RT3_BNSF state (see FIG. 9), which is the RT3 state, and the RT0 to RT3 states in the bonus non-winning state can be taken over as they are. Here, “take over as it is” means a game in which the RT2 state is the end condition even if the bonus combination is won in the bonus non-winning state, for example, even if the bonus combination is won and the bonus internal winning state is entered. It means that it is continued as it is, including the number of times.

  In the bonus state, RBB1 and RBB2 as so-called “first-type special-function-related continuous action devices”, and CBB1 and CBB2 as so-called “second-type special-function-related continuous action devices” Is provided.

  In the present embodiment, in RBB1 and RBB2, the so-called one-sheet multiplication is only the prescribed number of sheets, and the process ends with the payout of more than 324 medals. Also, in CBB1 and CBB2, the so-called two-sheet number is limited to only two, and the process ends with the payout of more than 119 medals.

  As a result of the winning lottery, the player moves to RBB1 when BB1 is selected and the symbol combination related to BB1 is stopped and displayed on the active line 86. Further, as a result of the role lottery, when BB2 is selected and the symbol combination related to BB2 is stopped and displayed on the active line 86, the process shifts to RBB2. As a result of the role lottery, when CB1 is selected and the symbol combination related to CB1 is stopped and displayed on the active line 86, the process proceeds to CBB1. As a result of the role lottery, when CB2 is selected and the symbol combination related to CB2 is stopped and displayed on the active line 86, the process proceeds to CBB2.

  When shifting from the bonus internal winning state to RBB1, RBB2, the state of RT0-3 is not inherited, and the winning probability of the replay role is zero and disappears, but when shifting from the bonus internal winning state to CBB1, CBB2, RT0 The state 3 is formed so as to be inherited as it is. Specifically, a CBB_RT0 state that is an RT0 state, a CBB_RT1 state that is an RT1 state, a CBB_RT2 state that is an RT2 state, and a CBB_RT3 state that is an RT3 state are provided (see FIG. 9).

Further, an external concentration terminal board 18 is provided on the right side from the front in the housing 12.
The external concentration terminal board 18 is used to output game data to the outside of the gaming machine 10, and is connected to the main control means 200 (connector) and connection terminals (not shown) connected to external devices (not shown). A connector board provided with a connector. Further, the external concentration terminal board 18 is connected to a hall computer (not shown) managed by a game island facility (for example, a data device) or a hall manager of the game hall.

The external concentration terminal board 18 outputs signals relating to the following information.
(1) Information related to winning a re-playing role (replaying role) (2) Information relating to medal insertion (3) Information relating to medal payout (4) Information relating to bonus game (5) Information relating to error (6) Presence / absence of change in setting value Information on (7) Information on open / closed state of front door 14

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control means 200 includes a role lottery means 210, a stop control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a game medium payout control means 240, a game control means 250, a set value selection means 320, and a transmission means 380. It has each means. Details of each means will be described later. Note that the above-described means may be provided not by the main control means 200 but by the sub-control means 400, or may be provided separately for both the main control means 200 and the sub-control means 400.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 performs lottery of the combination, controls the rotation and stop of the reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the reels 62 stop, and advances the game. Will function.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and is for proceeding with the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

  When a predetermined bet number (3, 2 or 1) is set, a predetermined active line 86 (see FIG. 2) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, three, two, or one is set as the prescribed number of bets, and three lines are inserted when three cards are inserted, six lines when two cards are inserted, and one line when one card is inserted. The effective line 86 is set (see FIG. 2).

  As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34 or the single bet switch 35. If the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified bet number is set, the bet number is fixed, and the lottery means 210 determines whether one of a plurality of winning combinations has been won or lost. (Role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reel 62 in the previous game. After a lapse, all three reels 62 start to rotate.

The role lottery means 210 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a plurality of roles in response to the operation of the start switch 40. .
This combination lottery means 210 uses a lottery table for determining whether or not a combination has been won based on a set value (1-6) and a gaming state (RT state, bonus non-winning state, bonus internal winning state, bonus state, etc. And a plurality of them are stored in the ROM of the main control means 200.

  The role lottery means 210 is a random number extracted from lottery data stored in advance in a lottery table and random numbers generated by predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. To determine whether or not it is a win. The part lottery process by the part lottery means 210 is performed immediately after the operation of the start switch 40 in step 132 (see FIG. 18) described later.

  The winning probability used for the winning lottery of the winning lottery means 210 is formed so as to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a range programmed in advance based on the set value described above. Specifically, by operating a setting change switch 46 inside the housing 12 for changing a setting value that is a value for defining the winning probability, a plurality of setting values (specifically, 1 to The winning probability can be changed by selecting any one specific setting value among 6).

  In the present embodiment, six setting values 1 to 6 are provided, and in principle, the higher the setting value, the higher the winning probability, and it is defined that it can be advantageous to the player. .

  The higher the value of the set value, the higher the probability of winning all the roles is not necessarily limited. The higher the value of the set value, the higher the probability of winning some of the roles, The winning probabilities of some of the combinations may be the same. In addition, the higher the set value, the lower the winning probability of some other roles, but it is set to be advantageous to the player considering the player's profit as a whole. It may be like that.

In addition to the above-described six levels, the set value may be set at a plurality of levels, such as “1, 3, 6”, “2, 4, 6”, “1, 6”, such as two or three levels. If there is anything.
In addition, for example, as the set value becomes a high set value such as set value 1, set value 2,..., Set value 6, the winning probability of a predetermined combination (for example, bonus transition combination) increases. The winning probability of the transition lottery to the predetermined state may be lowered (or shared).

  In the present embodiment, if the roles to be drawn by the role lottery means 210 are roughly classified, a small role as a winning combination (a role accompanied by paying out medals), a re-playing role (without using a medal owned by the player) A combination that can start the next game (so-called replay combination), a bonus transition combination (combination accompanied by a transition of the game state) and the like including BB1, BB2, CB1, and CB2 are provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of small combinations are included as winning combinations. Specifically, it is a push order bell role (BEA 1 to 3, BEB 1 to 6, BEC 1 to 10 etc.) and the like (see FIG. 5). Winning probabilities in the combination of lottery with the setting values 1 to 6 are determined in advance.

  Here, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a game of a precursor effect (not shown) that is expected to shift to a bonus combination is formed to be executable.

  This precursor effect is provided with a present precursor effect in which the transition to the bonus combination is confirmed, and a so-called gasse precursor effect in which the transition to the bonus combination is not determined.

  The stop control means 220 is for performing stop control of the variable display operation of the reel 62 based on the result of the lottery drawing and the operation of the stop switch 50. Specifically, the stop control means 220 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each reel 62. The stop control means 220 stops the rotation of each reel 62 based on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated.

  Note that the stop control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when each stop switch 50 is operated to stop meets a predetermined condition as necessary. The processing by the stop control means 220 is performed after the stop switch 50 is operated in steps 134 to 136 (see FIG. 18) described later.

The stop control means 220 stops the reel 62 within a predetermined time from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50 as the stop operation means 51 (for example, normal 190 ms or 75 ms of the left reel 64 in the CB). The stepping motor 65 is controlled.
The stop control means 220 is formed so that the content of stop control can be changed depending on whether or not a bonus combination is won in a plurality of overlapping winning combinations of replay combinations.

  The stop control means 220 is the first as an effect based on the information from the RT state control means 252 when the symbol combination related to the predetermined combination for which the transition to the bonus game is confirmed is stopped on the active line 86. Immediately before stopping the reel 62 of the first stop operation to be stopped, a special stop (bound stop) is performed in which the reel 62 is slightly rotated (vibrated) in the reverse direction to appear to bounce. When the above symbol combination in the RT3 state stops, it is confirmed that the bonus combination has been won, so changing the stop control as an effect increases the expectation and further interest. Can be given to the player. At the same time as the special stop (bound stop) stop process, the effect lamp 78 is caused to blink differently from normal, or the speaker 72 outputs unusual sound or sound, or the main liquid crystal display device 84 is output. You may make it make a character etc. which differ from normal appear.

  The stop symbol determination means 230 is a means included in the main control means 200, and stores the combination of symbols 61 on the active line 86 when all the reels 62 are stopped, and determines a winning or the like. .

  The game medium payout control means 240 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The game medium payout control means 240 has a stop mode of the reel 62 stopped by the stop control means 220. In the case of a predetermined stop mode, the game medium is paid out.

  The game medium payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small role is winning as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determination means 230.

The game control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the game control means 250 is roughly divided into bonus non-winning state control means 251, RT state control means 252, bonus state control means 253 and bonus internal winning state control means 254. It has each means.

  In the present embodiment, since the RT state occurs in each of the bonus non-winning state and the bonus internal winning state, the RT state control means 252 controls the portion that can be controlled in common with the contents related to the RT state. ing. For this reason, for example, the game in the RT1 state in the bonus non-winning state is controlled by both the bonus non-winning state control means 251 and the RT state control means 252. The same applies to games in the RT1 state and the RT2 state.

  Further, for example, a game in the RT1_BNSF state in the bonus internal winning state is controlled by both the bonus internal winning state control means 254 and the RT state control means 252. The same applies to games in the RT2_BNSF state and the RT3_BNSF state.

  The bonus non-winning state control means 251 controls the progress of the game in the bonus non-winning state as a division of the gaming state managed by the main control means 200. Here, the bonus non-winning state means a state in which a bonus combination is not won, and means a bonus internal winning state or a gaming state other than the bonus state.

The RT state control means 252 controls the progress of the game in the RT0 state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state in the bonus non-winning state.
The RT state control means 252 controls the progress of the game in the RT1_BNSF state, the RT2_BNSF state, and the RT3_BNSF state in the bonus internal winning state.

  As described above, the bonus non-winning state and the bonus internal winning state have the RT0 state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. At the beginning of the setting change or the like, it starts from the RT0 state, and by stopping the symbol combination corresponding to each state, it shifts to the RT1 state, the RT2 state, or the RT3 state, which is the state corresponding to the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed. (See FIGS. 4 and 5). In the RT1 state, it returns to the RT0 state after 50 games have elapsed, in the RT2 state it returns to the RT0 state after 50 games have elapsed, and in the RT3 state, it returns to the RT0 state after 30 games have elapsed. Has been.

  Even if the gaming state transitions between the bonus non-winning state and the bonus internal winning state, it is assumed that the RT state RT0-3 state classification, the number of games in each state, etc. are inherited as they are. Is formed.

  When the RT state control unit 252 starts the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state, the RT state control unit 252 sets a specific number of games predetermined in accordance with these RT states as the “number of remaining RT games”. For example, “50 times” in the RT1 state, “50 times” in the RT2 state, and “30 times” in the RT3 state are set as the remaining RT game count (specifically, a counter indicating the remaining RT game count). To do. Each time a game in each RT state is executed, “1” is subtracted from the remaining RT game count, and when the remaining RT game count becomes “0”, it is assumed that the game count determined in accordance with each RT state has elapsed. , Transition to the RT0 state. On the other hand, in the RT0 state, since the RT state is terminated by the combination lottery result (display of the RT1 transition symbol / RT2 transition symbol / RT3 transition symbol), it is not necessary to count the number of remaining RT games.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, RT effect stages corresponding to the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state are set. Since the period of staying at each RT effect stage coincides with the period of staying at each RT state, the remaining number of games in the RT effect stage matches the number of remaining RT games. Therefore, during the period when the remaining number of RT games is “> 0”, it is assumed that each RT effect stage is staying, and each RT effect stage display part (RT1 effect stage display part 81, RT2 effect stage display part 82, RT3 effect) The stage display unit 83) is lit.

The bonus state control means 253 controls a game in the bonus state.
The bonus state is a state in which during the bonus internal winning state, the transition is made by aligning the symbols of the bonus transition combination on the active line 86 and the transition is made to any of the bonus states of RBB1, RBB2, CBB1, and CBB2. RBB1 and RBB2 end with payout of more than 324 medals, and CBB1 and CBB2 end with payout of more than 119 medals.

  In the CB as the second type special combination in the CBB1 and CBB2, the small combination is established (winning) regardless of the lottery. In addition, in other games other than the CB, for example, in the bonus non-winning state, all reels 62 must be stopped within 190 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50, whereas in the CB, Only the left reel 64 is set to stop within 75 ms from the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50. For the middle reel 66 and the right reel 68, a time limit within 190 ms from the stop operation timing is set as in other games.

  The bonus internal winning state control means 254 controls a game in the bonus internal winning state. This bonus internal winning state shifts to the case where the bonus transition combination is won and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line 86. Then, the process is terminated (shifted to the bonus state) by aligning the symbols of the bonus transition combination with the active line 86 in the inside of the bonus.

  The set value selection means 320 is used for a plurality of preset set values (specifically, six levels from set value 1 to set value 6) to external operation (specifically, the setting key switch 45, setting A specific set value can be selected by an operation of the change switch 46 according to a predetermined procedure.

  Specifically, the set value selection means 320 determines that the door sensor (door opening / closing switch 19) is not in the ON state (the front door 14 is in the closed state), that is, the front door 14 is in the open state. When the start switch for change processing (specifically, the setting key switch 45) is operated and it is determined that the switch is in the ON state, the state shifts to a state where setting change processing is possible. The setting value selection means 320 does not shift to the setting change process unless the front door 14 is in an open state and the setting key switch 45 is in an ON state in order to increase safety as a countermeasure against fraud. .

Further, the setting value selection means 320 updates the setting value when the setting change switch 46 is turned on in a state where this setting change processing is possible. Specifically, in the update of the set value, 1 is added for the set values 1 to 5, and the set value 1 is shifted to 1 for the set value 6. By repeating this update of the set value, the shift to the next set value is repeated.
In a state in which this setting change process is possible, the set value selection means 320 determines whether or not the start switch 40 is turned on. If it is determined that the start switch 40 is detected, the setting key switch 45 is further turned off. The set value is confirmed by entering the state.

Here, the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed will be described below.
Generally, the hall manager of the game hall with the front door 14 opened performs work related to the change of the set value.
The setting key switch 45 is configured to be switchable between an on state (ON position) and an off state (OFF position).

  If the setting key switch 45 is in the ON state (ON position) when the power switch 44 is in the ON state (power-on), the setting value can be changed (setting change processing). It is formed to transition. By returning the setting key switch 45 to the off state (OFF position), the setting change state is released, the setting value cannot be changed, and a normal game can be executed.

  The set value is configured to be stored and held by the backup function (power supply) even when the power switch is turned OFF (power cut-off). The stored setting value is read when the power switch 44 is turned on (ON position), and is set so that the read setting value is adopted as long as it does not shift to the setting change state. Yes. When the setting change state is entered, the read setting value becomes the initial value at the time of setting change work.

  Further, the set value selection means 320 stores lottery value information (a winning probability of winning lottery) that defines a specific winning probability for each of a plurality of types of setting values (specifically, 1 to 6). Furthermore, the set value selection means 320 stores lottery value information (winning probability of winning lottery) for each different game state for each set value (specifically, 1 to 6). This different gaming state means each gaming state such as a bonus non-winning state, a bonus internal winning state, and a bonus state.

The transmission means 380 is for transmitting a signal (command) to the sub-control means 400.
The transmission unit 380 transmits the lottery result of the role lottery executed using the winning probability corresponding to the specific setting value selected from the plurality of types of setting values to the receiving unit 410 of the sub-control unit 400.
The transmission means 380 receives the information related to the RT state controlled by the RT state control means 252 (for example, the RT state where the current game stays, for example, the RT state where the next game will stay), the receiving means of the sub-control means 400 Send to 410. The information regarding the RT state can be transmitted at the timing when the RT state is switched (for example, when the RT state enters or ends), or can be transmitted for each game.
For example, when a plurality of production stages are set for one RT state, the transmission unit 380 determines information about the decided production stage as the sub-control unit when the main control unit 200 decides one of the production stages. Transmit to 400 receiving means 410.

As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control unit 400 includes a receiving unit 410, an effect execution control unit 420, and an accessory drive control unit 430. Details of each means will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub-control unit 400 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 outputs data defining the turning on / off of the LED to an LED driving circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs a sound from the speaker 72. Data for defining the sound to be output is output to a sound output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the main liquid crystal display device 84. Output data that defines video data.

  The receiving unit 410 receives a signal (command) transmitted from the transmitting unit 380.

The effect execution control means 420 is for executing a display effect performed by the main liquid crystal display device 84.
The production execution control means 420 is adapted to the production according to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery, the production according to each gaming state such as the bonus non-winning state, the bonus internal winning state, the bonus state, and the type of the RT state. Performing etc. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the effect execution control means 420 selects a predetermined effect by lottery and executes the selected effect via the effect device.
Here, in the present embodiment, a main liquid crystal display device 84 having a liquid crystal display 510 is provided. Since the main liquid crystal display device 84 is a part of the movable accessory 511, at first glance, the liquid crystal display 510 and the main liquid crystal display device 84 are related to whether the accessory drive control unit 430 is responsible for controlling the operation. I get the impression. However, with respect to the liquid crystal display 510 and the main liquid crystal display device 84, it is the accessory drive control means 430 that is in charge of controlling the operation of rotating them, while it is in charge of controlling the display contents of these. Is production execution control means 420.

In the present embodiment, there are provided stage stages corresponding to each of the three RT states such as the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. Specifically, the production stage A as the RT1 production stage corresponding to the RT1 state and the RT1_BNSF state, the production stage B as the RT2 production stage corresponding to the RT2 state and the RT2_BNSF state, and the RT3 state corresponding to the RT3 state and the RT3_BNSF state. An effect stage C as an effect stage is provided.
Furthermore, a preparation stage as an RT0 stage corresponding to the RT0 state and the RT0_BNSF state is provided.
In addition, you may include CBB_RT1-3 state in each production stage AC. That is, the stage B may include the CBB_RT1 state, the stage B may include the CBB_RT2 state, and the stage C may include the CBB_RT3 state.
Here, “one-to-one” in the “stages corresponding to one-to-one in the three RT states such as the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state” described above, in other words, This means that a stage corresponding to one RT state does not correspond to another RT state, and is not limited to the case where one stage is provided for one RT state. A plurality of effect stages (for example, a plurality of effect stages A1 and effect stages A2 for the RT1 state) may be provided.

The accessory drive control means 430 is for controlling the rotary drive motor 520 as the movable accessory drive means 521.
The accessory drive control unit 430 operates the liquid crystal display 510 by the rotation drive motor 520 as the movable accessory drive unit 521 and sets the origin position of the operation range of the liquid crystal display 510 by the position detection sensor 530. I do.

In the present embodiment, the accessory drive control means 430 performs an initializing operation for performing a predetermined rotation operation in the liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84 when moving between a plurality of stage stages A, B, and C. This is characterized in that the initialization operation is shown to the player as part of the performance.
In the present embodiment, the initialization operation is synchronized with the timing of part of the image change (stage transition effect) of the effect developed in the predetermined effect stages A, B, and C among the plurality of effect stages. Thus, the initialization operation is shown as a part of the production of the predetermined production stage.

The accessory drive control means 430 performs, as an initialization operation, a first initialization operation for moving from the origin position to the upper limit position as the first operation position, and a second operation from the upper limit position as the first operation position. And a second initialization operation for moving to a lower limit position as a position.
In the first initialization operation, when an upper limit position sensor 532, which will be described later, as the first position detection sensor detects that the movable accessory 511 has reached the upper limit position, control for moving the movable accessory 511 to the upper limit position. Is executed (upper limit position initialization process). Specifically, as will be described later, a process of correcting the number of steps of the rotational drive motor 520 (stepping motor) at the position where the upper limit position sensor 532 has detected the third detected piece 616 as the upper limit position is performed.
In the second initialization operation, when a lower limit position sensor 531 described later serving as a second position detection sensor detects that the movable combination 511 has reached the lower limit position, control for moving the movable combination 511 to the lower limit position. Is executed (lower limit position initialization process). Specifically, as will be described later, a process is performed in which the number of steps of the rotation drive motor 520 (stepping motor) at the position where the lower limit position sensor 531 has detected the second detected piece 614 is corrected as the lower limit position.
That is, the movable combination 511 moves from the origin position to the upper limit position, and further, the movable combination 511 moves from the upper limit position to the lower limit position, whereby a series of initialization operations are performed.

In the present embodiment, the accessory driving control means 430 is formed so as to be able to execute an effect of the movable accessory 511 that operates the movable accessory 511 in a predetermined operation mode, that is, a so-called movable accessory effect, at a predetermined effect stage. ing. This movable accessory effect is performed at a timing different from the initialization operation, and causes the liquid crystal display 510 to perform the same movement as the initialization operation. Specifically, the movable stage effect can be executed at the stage A, but the movable stage effect is formed so as not to be executed at the stage B. In addition, it is good also as execution in the production stage B.
An operation of the movable accessory 511 is executed by the movable accessory effect that can be executed at the predetermined effect stage, and an initialization operation can be executed by the operation of the movable accessory 511 by the movable accessory effect. Further, a specific image as a movable accessory effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 510 while the movable accessory 511 is in operation.

  In the initialization operation of the main liquid crystal display device 84, a background image unique to each stage A, B, C, and all stage stages A, B, C are common to each stage A, B, C. A transition effect image as a stage transition effect at the time of transition is displayed on the liquid crystal display 510 so that the initialization operation of the movable accessory 511 and the image content of the liquid crystal display 510 are related to each other. Has been.

  The accessory drive control means 430 starts the initialization operation at a predetermined timing before transitioning between the plurality of stage stages A, B, and C, specifically, at a predetermined timing of the final game of each stage stage. I am doing so. Specifically, the accessory drive control means 430 starts the initialization operation at the operation timing of the start switch 40 of the last game performed at the effect stage.

  Here, the specific performance stages A, B, and C of the plurality of performance stages are formed so as to be performed in the RT state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) as a specific state different from the normal state. Yes. Specifically, the production stage A is performed in the RT1 state, and is ended by executing 50 games. The production stage B is performed in the RT2 state, and ends when the number of games is executed 50 times. The production stage C is performed in the RT3 state, and is ended by executing the number of games 30 times.

  The accessory driving control means 430 starts an initialization operation when an end condition is satisfied by execution of 50 games in the RT1, 50 games in the RT2, and 30 games in the RT3 state. In the effect stage, an effect for operating the movable accessory 511 is formed to be executable.

In the present embodiment, the movable accessory 511 has a liquid crystal display 510 capable of displaying an image. The accessory drive control unit 430 is configured to rotate the liquid crystal display 510 and display a predetermined image on the screen of the rotating liquid crystal display 510.
In addition, among the images displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 510 that is rotating the liquid crystal display 510, the image is adjusted to rotate in the opposite direction by the same angle as the angle at which the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated. By doing so, the horizontal line (horizontal line) of the displayed image is included in a certain level.

Next, the game state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control means 200. As shown in FIG. 9, the game state is roughly divided into a bonus non-winning state, a bonus internal winning state, and a bonus state. RT is an abbreviation for so-called replay time. Normally, it is in the RT0 state, but when a predetermined RT transition role is won and the symbol of the role can be stopped and displayed on the active line 86, Each RT state is set, and in the RT state, it is set to return to the RT0 state when a predetermined number of games have elapsed.

  Although not particularly shown in the present embodiment, the total probabilities of all replay combinations are set to be the same in each RT state. The stop symbol can be changed by different distribution of winning probabilities of each replay combination in each gaming state.

The bonus non-winning state is controlled by the bonus non-winning state control means 251, and an RT0 state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state are provided.
The RT0 state transitions in an initial state such as when a setting is changed. When a predetermined transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 86 from the RT0 state, each gaming state of the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state Migrate to Then, when the number of games has elapsed 50 times in the RT1 state, 50 times in the RT2 state, and 30 times in the RT3 state, the game again shifts to the RT0 state.

  Even in the bonus internal winning state, the RT0 to RT3 states can be similarly inherited from the bonus non-winning state. In addition, in the bonus state, the RBB1 and RBB2 cannot take over the state of RT0-3, but in the CBB1 and CBB2 state, they can be taken over as they are. Further, when the bonus state CBB1 and CBB2 are shifted to the bonus non-winning state, the state of RT0 to RT3 can be similarly taken over. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may not be possible to take over.

  The CBBs 1 and 2 in the bonus state are so-called “secondary special feature continuous operation devices”, and the CB, so-called “second special special feature”, continuously operates to obtain a predetermined number of 119 pieces. It ends with the payout of medals exceeding. Note that CB (type 2 special combination) is that all small roles are selected regardless of the role lottery, and during CB, only the left reel 64 is stopped and displayed within 75 ms from the stop operation timing. The

Then, after the bonus state ends, the state shifts to the RT0 state where the bonus is not won.
In addition, from the bonus non-winning state, winning the bonus combination, and displaying the symbol 61 of the combination as it is on the active line 86, it will directly shift to the bonus state without going through the bonus internal winning state game You can also.

  It should be noted that the bonus state may be one that ends with a predetermined number of games instead of using the number of medals paid out as an end condition. In the RT1 to 3 states, a predetermined number of games may not be set as an end condition, but a predetermined payout number of medals may be set as an end condition.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the state in which the liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is not tilted is a state where the liquid crystal display 510 is at the origin, and the rotational drive motor located on the back side on the left side of the liquid crystal display 510. 520 is not rotating (see FIGS. 13 to 15).

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the liquid crystal display 510 is tilted about 20 degrees in the clockwise direction (clockwise direction (CW)) when viewed from the front (front view). This state is a state of an upper limit position, which will be described later, as the first operation position, and the rotation shaft of the rotation drive motor 520 located on the back side on the left side of the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated counterclockwise from the state where it is not tilted. When the large gear 525 engaged therewith rotates to the right, the liquid crystal display 510 having the same rotation axis as that of the large gear 525 also rotates and tilts in the right rotation direction. A position detection sensor 530 (see FIG. 6) described later operates (detects) in a state where the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated by about 20 degrees, and a signal output from the position detection sensor 530 is input to the sub-control unit 400, The rotation drive motor 520 is also configured to stop rotating (see FIGS. 13 to 15).

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the liquid crystal display 510 is tilted about 20 degrees in the left rotation direction (counterclockwise rotation direction (CCW)) when viewed from the front (front view). This state is a lower limit position, which will be described later, as the second operating position, and the rotation axis of the rotary drive motor 520 located on the back side on the left side of the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated rightward from the state where it is not tilted. When the large gear 525 engaged therewith rotates left, the liquid crystal display 510 having the same rotation axis as that of the large gear 525 also rotates and tilts in the left rotation direction. The position detection sensor 530 (see FIG. 6) is activated (detected) in a state where the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated by about 20 degrees, and a signal output from the position detection sensor 530 is input to the sub-control unit 400 to rotate. The motor 520 is also configured to stop rotating (see FIGS. 13 to 15).

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main liquid crystal display device 84 as the movable accessory 511 includes a liquid crystal display 510, a movable plate 512, a mounting plate 560, a rotary drive motor 520 as the movable accessory driving means 521, An origin guide mechanism 600 is provided.

  The mounting plate 560 is fixed toward the front side of the front door 14. An opening shaft hole 562 is provided at the center of the mounting plate 560. Along the curvature of the shaft hole 562, a guide projection guide groove 564 that is an arc-shaped groove on the left and right, an engagement projection guide groove 563, an outer guide groove 568, and an inner guide groove 566 are provided. .

  In the mounting plate 560, a lower limit position sensor 531 as a second position detection sensor of the position detection sensor 530 is provided above the inner guide groove 566, and a position detection sensor 530 is provided below the outer guide groove 568. An upper limit position sensor 532 as a first position detection sensor is provided. The lower limit position sensor 531 and the upper limit position sensor 532 have a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and are turned off when the light receiving unit detects light from the light emitting unit, and a gap between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit will be described later. The detected piece 610 to be moved is moved and blocked to be turned on (see FIG. 13).

  In addition, an origin guide mechanism 600 capable of correcting the origin position of the movable plate 512 is formed on the left side when viewed from the back side of the mounting plate 560 and the right side when viewed from the front side.

  The origin guide mechanism 600 includes an engagement body 640 that is movable to the left and right, an engagement body drive device 536 having a drive motor for moving the engagement body 640 to the left and right, and a movement of the engagement body 640 fixed to the mounting plate 560. And an engaging protrusion 514 protruding from the movable plate 512 (see FIG. 12). The engagement protrusion 514 is inserted into the engagement protrusion guide groove 563 that opens in an arc shape on the mounting plate 560, and the movable plate 512 rotates and engages along the engagement protrusion guide groove 563. The part 514 is formed to be movable.

  The engaging body 640 includes an engaging portion 642 having two inclined surfaces for moving the engaging protrusion 514 to a predetermined position when the engaging body 640 itself moves, and a first protruding from the mounting plate 560 to the back side. A projecting piece 644 and a second projecting piece 646, and an engaging body detected portion 652 extending leftward from the engaging body 640 in a rear view and capable of shielding the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the engaging body detecting sensor 535; have.

  The movable plate 512 is provided with a projecting shaft 513 that protrudes in a cylindrical shape from the center toward the back side, and is movable by inserting this into a shaft hole 562 provided in the center of the mounting plate 560. The plate 512 is rotatably supported with respect to the mounting plate 560.

  On the right side of the movable plate 512 as viewed from the back side, a guide projection 515 that protrudes toward the back side is provided. When the movable plate 512 is combined with the mounting plate 560, the guide projection 515 is formed so as to be inserted into the guide projection guide groove 564 provided on the mounting plate 560 and protrude to the back side of the mounting plate 560. .

  On the left side as viewed from the back side of the movable plate 512, an engaging projection 514 that protrudes toward the back side is provided as described above. The engagement protrusion 514 is also formed so as to be inserted into the engagement protrusion guide groove 563 provided in the attachment plate 560 and project to the back side of the attachment plate 560 when the movable plate 512 is combined with the attachment plate 560. ing. The guide protrusion 515 and the engagement protrusion 514 are provided at rotationally symmetric positions about the axis L. As already described, the engagement protrusion 514 also has a function of being able to correct the origin position by being pushed from the engagement portion 642 of the engagement body 640 of the origin guide mechanism 600.

On the left side when viewed from the back side of the movable plate 512, four detected pieces 610 that protrude toward the back side and are inserted through the inner guide groove 566 and the outer guide groove 568 are provided.
The detected piece 610 includes a first detected piece 612 inserted through the inner guide groove 566 and a second detected piece 614 inserted through the inner guide groove 566 and positioned below the first detected piece 612. And a third detected piece 616 that is inserted in the outer guide groove 568 and slightly above the second detected piece 614, and is inserted in the outer guide groove 568 and more than the third detected piece 614. And a fourth detected piece 618 located in the lower part (see FIGS. 12A and 14).

The first detected piece 612 and the second detected piece 614 are arranged on the same circumference around the axis L, and the third detected piece 616 and the fourth detected piece 618 are arranged on the axis L. Are arranged on the same circumference (see FIGS. 12A and 14).
A large gear 525 is provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the protruding shaft 513 protruding from the movable plate 512. Further, at a predetermined position on the back side of the mounting plate 560, a rotational driving motor 520 as a movable accessory driving means 521 having a gear that can mesh with the large gear 525 for rotationally driving the movable plate 512 is fixed. Yes.

  A liquid crystal display 510 capable of displaying images and moving images is fixed on the front side of the movable plate 512, and is configured to rotate together with the rotation of the movable plate 512.

  In the present embodiment, the movable plate 512 is formed to be rotatable about the axis L with respect to the mounting plate 560. However, the configuration (method) for mounting the movable plate 512 to the mounting plate 560 is as described above. It is not limited to. The movable plate 512 is not particularly limited as long as the movable plate 512 can perform a desired operation with respect to the mounting plate 560. The movable plate 512 can be attached to the mounting plate 560 so as to reciprocate linearly or curvedly, or can be attached so as to move in a combination of rotational movement and reciprocating movement. In that case, the guide protrusion guide groove 564, the engagement protrusion guide groove 563, the inner guide groove 566, and the outer guide groove 568 have shapes that match the movement path of the movable plate 512.

As shown in FIG. 12, the mounting plate 560 includes a columnar first protruding piece 644 that protrudes from the back surface of the mounting plate 560 toward the back surface, and a position slightly below the first protruding piece 644. Similarly, a cylindrical second protruding piece 646 that protrudes from the mounting plate 560 toward the back surface is provided.
The engaging body 640 has a first projecting piece guide groove 648 having a longitudinal direction in the left and right direction, and a second projecting piece 646 that can be inserted into the front and back surfaces. And a second protruding piece guide groove 650 having a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction.

  The engaging body 640 is formed to be movable in the left-right direction by the engaging body driving device 536. Although not particularly shown, the engagement body driving device 536 has a drive motor and a rack and pinion mechanism inside, and is formed so that the engagement body 640 can move in the left-right direction.

  The engaging portion 642 of the engaging body 640 is formed in a V shape that becomes narrower toward the back side, and the engaging body 640 moves rightward as shown in FIG. When the engagement protrusion 514 is received, the engagement protrusion 514 enters the V-shaped back of the engagement portion 642, so that the movable plate 512 can be disposed at a predetermined position with respect to the mounting plate 560. . This position is the origin position of the movable range of the movable plate 512. However, in order for the engagement protrusion 514 to enter between the V-shapes of the engagement portion 642, the engagement protrusion 514 needs to be within a range that covers the V-shaped slope of the engagement portion 642. In this range, when the origin position is 0 degree, the movable plate 512 is rotated -3 degrees from the 0 degree position (the movable plate 512 is rotated 3 degrees in the counterclockwise rotation direction (CCW) when viewed from the front side). Position) and a position where the movable plate 512 is rotated +3 degrees from this 0 degree position (a position where the movable plate 512 is rotated 3 degrees in the clockwise direction (CW) when viewed from the front side) (FIG. 13). reference).

  Further, the engagement body 640 is moved in the left-right direction. The engagement body detected portion 652 that protrudes from the engagement body 640 in the left-right direction (left direction when viewed from the back side) is composed of an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. It is formed so that it can be detected by moving forward and backward between the coalescence detection sensors 535 and blocking the light traveling from the light emitting portion to the light receiving portion.

  FIG. 13A corresponds to FIG. 14A, FIG. 13B corresponds to FIG. 14B, and FIG. 13C corresponds to FIG. 14C. .

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the movable plate 512 is rotated counterclockwise (CCW) from the horizontal position when viewed from the front, the 20-degree position (lower limit position) as shown in FIG. Thus, the second detection piece 614 is blocked by the lower limit position sensor 531, and the detection signal shifts from the OFF state to the ON state as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13C, when the movable plate 512 is rotated in the clockwise direction (CW) in front view from the horizontal position, the clockwise direction in front view from the horizontal position as shown in FIG. 14C. At the position (CW) of 20 degrees (upper limit position), the upper limit position sensor 532 starts shielding the third detected piece 616, and the detection signal shifts from the OFF state to the ON state as shown in FIG. To do.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the movable plate 512 comes near the horizontal position, the first detected piece 612 shields the lower limit position sensor 531 in the range of +3 degrees to -3 degrees from the horizontal position. Then, the upper limit position sensor 532 is shielded by the fourth detected piece 618. In the range from +3 degrees to -3 degrees from this horizontal position (limited position), both the upper limit position sensor 532 and the lower limit position sensor 531 are in the ON state. In this range, when the origin guide mechanism 600 is operated, the engagement protrusion 514 enters between the V-shaped slopes of the engagement portion 642, and the movable plate 512 can be rotated to the correct origin position.
That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit position sensor 532 for detecting the upper limit position and the lower limit position sensor 531 for detecting the lower limit position are used to determine that the “predetermined upper limit position has been reached” and “predetermined It is configured to detect a “state reaching the lower limit position” and a “state reaching the origin position (in the vicinity)” different from the upper limit position and the lower limit position.

The initialization operation (initialization operation pattern) will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 15A, the movable plate 512 is started from the origin position.
Although the origin guide mechanism 600 is not used in this first stage, no sensor that can accurately grasp the origin position is provided at the origin position, so the origin position is corrected by the origin guide mechanism 600 even in this first stage. (Steps 210 and 211 in FIG. 19).
The movable plate 512 is rotated in the clockwise direction (CW) in front view from the origin position.
Next, as shown in FIG. 15B, the movable plate 512 is moved in the clockwise direction (CW) from the origin position toward the upper limit position (position rotated 20 degrees in the clockwise direction (CW) when viewed from the front). Rotate clockwise (step 212 in FIG. 19). When the upper limit position is reached (step 213 in FIG. 19), the rotation of the movable plate 512 is stopped and a process based on the upper limit position based on the position information of the upper limit position (upper limit position initialization process: step 214 in FIG. 19) is performed.
Thereafter, the movable plate 512 is rotated counterclockwise in the counterclockwise direction (CCW) when viewed from the front.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15C, the movable plate 512 is moved to the lower limit position (the position rotated 20 degrees in the counterclockwise rotation direction (CCW) when viewed from the front) to the left in the counterclockwise rotation direction (CCW). When the rotation is rotated (step 215 in FIG. 19) and the lower limit position is reached (step 216 in FIG. 19), the rotation of the movable plate 512 is stopped and the process based on the lower limit position based on the position information of the lower limit position (lower limit position initialization process) : Step 217 in FIG. 19 is performed.
Thereafter, the movable plate 512 is rotated clockwise in the clockwise direction (CW) from the lower limit position toward the horizontal direction (origin position) (step 218 in FIG. 19), and when the origin position is reached (within a predetermined range (- 3 degrees to +3 degrees) (step 219 in FIG. 19)), the rotation of the movable plate 512 is stopped and the origin position is corrected by the origin guide mechanism 600 (actuating the origin guide mechanism: step 220 in FIG. 19). ). Then, the state stopped at the origin position is maintained.

In the present embodiment, when the movable accessory 511 is controlled by the rotational drive motor 520 (movable accessory driving means 521) which is a stepping motor, the upper limit position of the movable accessory 511 is set to “126 steps”, and the movable accessory 511 is set. Is set to “1 step”, the origin position of the movable accessory 511 is “64 steps”, and the stepping motor 65 is controlled by the number of steps within the range of 1 to 126 steps. It is configured to rotate in the range from the upper limit position to the lower limit position. Therefore, if it is normal, the number of steps when the movable accessory 511 reaches the upper limit position is “126 steps”, and the number of steps when the movable accessory 511 reaches the lower limit position is “1 step”. "
However, even though the rotation of the stepping motor 65 is controlled so that the number of steps becomes “126 steps” due to the abnormality (step-out) of the stepping motor 65 and the movement of the movable accessory 511 (vibration / external force), For example, the object 511 does not reach the upper limit position, or the movable accessory 511 does not reach the lower limit position even though the rotation of the stepping motor 65 is controlled so that the number of steps becomes “1 step”. There is a possibility that a deviation occurs between the control of the motor 65 and the actual position of the movable accessory 511. Processing for correcting such a shift is processing based on the upper limit position (upper limit position initialization processing), and processing based on the lower limit position (lower limit position initialization processing). Thereby, it is possible to prevent an accident (damage or breakage) such as the movable accessory 511 moving beyond the upper limit position or the lower limit position and coming into contact with other members.

For example, if it is normal from the origin position (64 steps) to the upper limit position (126 steps), “62 steps” may be sent. However, when the number of steps from the origin position to the detection by the upper limit position sensor 532 is counted and the number of steps is 124 for some (external) reason, it is “2 steps” less than the original. . In such a case, after the initialization operation is executed, control is performed so that the position counted as 124 steps does not rotate in the CW direction beyond 124 steps so as to become the upper limit position of the movable accessory 511. That is, a process of correcting the 124 steps as a new upper limit position is performed.
Note that the correction processing method is not necessarily limited to this. For example, in the above-described example, the 124 steps are not set as the number of steps of the new upper limit position, but the position of the 124 steps is programmed as the new position of 126 steps originally scheduled as the upper limit position. Thus, the number of steps may be corrected. That is, since the position of 124 steps determined by the upper limit position sensor 532 is reduced by 2 steps from the beginning, the total number of steps may be corrected so that the position becomes the initial 126 steps.

  In the present embodiment, when an effect (rotation effect) for rotating the movable plate 512 of the main liquid crystal display device 84 as the movable accessory 511 is executed, the origin position is basically used to end the rotation effect. Since it is set to return to (0 degree position, horizontal position), it is executed from the origin position (0 degree position, horizontal position) as in the initialization operation described above. However, depending on the type of each stage and the type of stage that is staying, the movable plate 512 does not return to the origin position (0 degree position, horizontal position) even after one game is finished. There may be a case of waiting in a state of being tilted in either the upper limit position or the lower limit position. In such a case, prior to the pattern of the initialization operation as described above, an operation of returning from the current tilted position to the origin position (0 degree position, horizontal position) is executed (FIG. 19). Step 210, Step 211). In this case as well, if it is determined that the movable plate 512 has been moved to the vicinity of the origin position, the origin guide mechanism 600 may set the position of the movable plate 512 to an appropriate position.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in this embodiment, there are three types of stage stages A, B, and C and a preparation stage as one type of stage transition stage.
Specifically, the production stage A is in the RT1 state already described, and ends with the number of games 50 times, and is mainly a stage characterized by notifying (navigating) winning of a small role. Yes.
The production stage B is in the RT2 state and ends with 50 games, and is a stage characterized mainly by notifying (navigating) the chance replay (CRPA1 or the like).

  The production stage C is in the RT3 state and ends with 30 games, and is a stage characterized by substantially complete notification of winning of the bonus transition combination (CB1 etc.). In the preparation stage, the number of games is not fixed (the average number of games is set to about 5), and the stage performed between the stage stages A, B, and C is performed. It is a transition stage.

  In the present embodiment, the game is started from the production stage A, and when the number of games 50 as the stay period set in the production stage A is completed, the preparation stage is started from the next game. In this preparation stage, it is possible to execute a lottery to determine one type of production stage to be transferred next from among the above three types of production stages A, B, and C. When an effect stage to be transferred in a certain game is determined, the preparation stage is ended in the game, and the first game number of times of the determined effect stage is started from the next game. Such a transition is repeated until the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 86 in principle.

For example, transition is made in the order of production stage A (50 games) → preparation stage (3 games) → production stage C (30 games) → preparation stage (6 games).
In this Embodiment, when staying at each production stage, the normal production corresponding to each production stage is developed. For example, in the case of stage A, a video and sound effect that the character moves in a boat against the background of the forest in the region a flows, and in the case of the stage B, a video and sound effect that the character moves in a sled with the background of the snow mountain in the region b. Flows.

  Here, in the final game of the production stage (for example, in the case of production stages A and B, the number of games is 50th, and in the case of production stage C, the number of games is 30th). Is executed. By executing this stage transition effect (video flows to the main liquid crystal display device 84), the effect stage that has been staying until then is completed, and the player is informed that the next game will be shifted to the preparation stage. .

  Specifically, on the liquid crystal display 510 of the rotatable liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84, a part of the background corresponding to the stage is distorted into a circle, and an entrance to a special space is opened. The video in which the character X and the character Y appearing in common in all the production stages flows.

For example, in the “stage transition effect” of the effect stage A, a video (moving image) in which the character X and the character Y are sucked into a part of the background of the a region is displayed.
Further, for example, in the “stage transition effect” of the effect stage B, a video (moving image) in which the character X and the character Y are sucked into a part of the background of the b region is displayed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the stage is shifted from the stage to the preparation stage, in detail, when the player presses the start switch 40 that starts the final game (the 50th or 30th game) of each stage. In addition, the stage transition effect is started, and the initialization operation by the liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is executed. The rotation operation of the liquid crystal display 510 in this initialization operation is the same or similar to the rotation operation of the liquid crystal display 510 as a movable accessory effect developed at each effect stage. Further, on the liquid crystal screen on which the video accompanying the stage transition effect (the video in which the characters X and Y are sucked into the screen) flows simultaneously with the movement of the liquid crystal display 510, the background video is also applied to the effect stages A, B and C, respectively. Corresponding video flows. That is, in the present embodiment, although the initialization operation is executed, the player is not notified of that.

  For this reason, the movement of the liquid crystal display 510 accompanying the initialization operation in the main liquid crystal display device 84 executed in the final game of each production stage has no sense of incongruity with the flow of production so far, and the production stage As a kind of performance developed in the game, the player will be accepted.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a fixed game period (predetermined game) is provided for the three types of effect stages A, B, and C that can be performed using the main liquid crystal display device 84. 50 times or 30 times). For this reason, when the preparation stage is shifted to the production stage, after staying in the production stage for the game period (the number of games of 50 or 30), the operation is transferred to the preparation stage again.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the initialization operation of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is executed in the final game (the 50th or 30th game) of the production stage. For this reason, from the viewpoint of the entire game, the initialization operation of the present embodiment is executed at least every certain game period (every 50 times or 30 times of game).

Therefore, the deviation caused by the step-out of the rotary drive motor 520 as the stepping motor (not necessarily a deviation, but even if a deviation occurs, the deviation) is resolved periodically (periodically). Therefore, it is possible to accurately perform the effect using the rotation of the liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84 (the movement of the screen of the liquid crystal display 510).
In addition, a shift due to step-out of the stepping motor as the rotation drive motor 520 does not necessarily occur in the effect stage. Therefore, from this point, it can be said that the initialization operation of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is being executed even if no deviation occurs. However, the initialization operation itself is regarded as a kind of production from the viewpoint of the player, and it also plays a role in improving the interest, so it is not necessarily a wasteful operation.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, when a bonus combination is won while staying at the production stage, and a symbol combination related to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 86, a preset production is performed. Before the game period (the number of games of 50 or 30) as a stage elapses, the stage is ended halfway, and a transition is made to a bonus game corresponding to a bonus combination. During the bonus game, an effect different from the effect stage (for example, description of each effect stage, character description, etc.) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the final game of the bonus game (the game that has acquired the maximum number of medals predetermined as the bonus game, on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display 510, for example, “medal to GET!” Is displayed. ), The initialization operation of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is executed. In other words, if the symbol combination related to the bonus combination does not stop display on the active line 86 (so-called bonus combination is established), the initialization operation is executed in the final game of the production stage, because the bonus combination is established, The final game (50 or 30 games) at the initial stage where the stage transition effect is executed is not executed, and the opportunity to execute the initialization operation of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is lost.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the stage is completed without executing the initialization operation, when the transition from the bonus game to the preparation stage is made, in detail, in the final game of the bonus game, the main liquid crystal display device Perform 84 initialization operations. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the bonus combination is won in the game of the 30th game in the stage stage A, and the symbol combination related to the bonus game is stopped and displayed on the active line 86 in the game of the 33rd game. If the bonus is established, the game proceeds to the bonus game without executing the remaining stage A. When the number of payouts is determined in the third stop operation at the third stop operation of the 100th bonus game, the initialization operation is performed when the predetermined acquisition number is reached and the bonus state ends. .

  However, during the bonus game, it is clear that the end timing of the game is displayed sequentially (the number of sheets acquired up to the present in the bonus-sheets / predetermined maximum number of sheets-sheets), and the game ends and the stage moves to the preparation stage. Therefore, the stage transition effect is set so as not to be executed (that is, the video in which the characters X and Y are sucked into the image does not flow). In the present embodiment, in the bonus game, unlike the other effect stages, the effect using the operation of rotating the liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is not performed.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the predetermined timing described above, an initialization operation is performed by rotating the liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84 even when the power is turned on.
For example, it is assumed that the player leaves the seat while staying in the production stage A with the end of business on the previous day, and the power supply of the gaming machine 10 is cut off. Then, when the business is started on the next day by the backup function, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, it returns to the state where it stays in the stage A. At this time, an initialization operation including the same operation as the initialization operation for rotating the liquid crystal display 510 as described above is executed.

  A general control process executed by the main control unit 200 for each game will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step 131, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control means 200 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step 132. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, the process returns to step 131 again.

  As a premise of this step 131, a bet number setting process is performed. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a specified number of bets.

  In step 132, the role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery process. With this combination lottery process, a winning number for identifying the winning combination is determined. At this time, the result of the winning lottery is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 400. When these processes are completed, the process proceeds to the next step 133.

  In step 133, the stop control means 220 performs rotation start processing (rotation start processing) of the reel 62. After the reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed and then enters a so-called steady rotation, the stop switch 50 can be stopped. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 134.

In step 134, a stop operation of the stop switch 50 is performed by the player. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 135.
In step 135, the stop control means 220 performs processing for determining the stop position of the reel 62 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50. Specifically, the stop position is determined by the result of the winning lottery and the operation timing of the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 136.

In step 136, the stop control means 220 stops the rotation of the reel 62 at the determined stop position. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 137.
In step 137, it is determined whether or not all the reels 62 have stopped rotating. When it is determined that all the reels 62 have stopped rotating, the process proceeds to the next step 138, and when it is determined that all the reels 62 have not stopped rotating, that is, the rotating reels 62 remain. Return to step 134.

In step 138, a medal payout process is performed. Specifically, when the symbol related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line 86 by the stopped symbol determining means 230 and the game medium payout controlling means 240, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Done. Note that when no medal payout is required, no medal payout is performed. Then, the process ends.
Note that this flowchart is a general game flow and does not include an initialization operation. However, in the case of a final game at a predetermined stage, the initialization operation is performed after step 131. It will be.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 19, the initialization operation process of the movable accessory 511 will be described.
First, in step 210, it is determined whether or not the current position of the movable plate 512 is not the origin position. When it is determined that the current position of the movable plate 512 is not the origin position, the process proceeds to the next step 211, and when it is determined that the current position is the origin position, the process proceeds to step 212.
It should be noted that the “determination of whether or not the origin position is not” in step 210 is the same method (for example, a detection signal from the lower limit position sensor 531) as the “determination of whether or not the origin position is reached” in step 219 described later. And when the detection signal of at least one of the detection signals from the upper limit position sensor 532 is “OFF”, it is determined that the position is not the origin position).

  In step 211, the return-to-origin process is performed by the accessory drive control means 430. This is because, depending on the production stage, the last position of the previous liquid crystal display 510 may not end at the origin position but may end in a tilted state of +15 degrees or -15 degrees. . At this time, the rotation drive motor 520 as the stepping motor is operated to the position expected as the origin position without using the origin guide mechanism 600. Also at this time, the movable plate 512 may be corrected to an accurate origin position by using the origin guide mechanism 600. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 212.

In step 212, the accessory driving control means 430 rotates the stepping motor 65 step by step to rotate the movable plate 512 toward the upper limit position. The number of steps while the stepping motor 65 is rotating is counted. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 213.
In step 213, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the upper limit position sensor 532 has been detected from the OFF state to the ON state by the third detected piece 616 entering the upper limit position sensor 532 of the position detection sensor 530. If it is determined that it has been detected, the rotation of the movable plate 512 is stopped and the process proceeds to the next step 214. If it is determined that it has not been detected, the process returns to step 212.

In step 214, a predetermined initialization process at the upper limit position (for example, a process in which the number of steps corresponding to the upper limit position is adjusted) is performed on the data of the stepping motor as the rotation drive motor 520. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 215.
In step 215, the accessory driving control means 430 reverses the rotation direction of the stepping motor 65 to rotate the movable plate 512 toward the lower limit position. The number of steps while the stepping motor 65 is rotating is counted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 216.

In step 216, whether or not the detection signal from the lower limit position sensor 531 has been detected from the OFF state to the ON state is determined by the second detected piece 614 entering the lower limit position sensor 531 of the position detection sensor 530. If it is determined that it has been detected, the rotation of the movable plate 512 is stopped and the process proceeds to the next step 217. If it is determined that it has not been detected, the process returns to step 215.
In step 217, a predetermined initialization process at the lower limit position (for example, a process in which the number of steps corresponding to the lower limit position is adjusted) is performed on the data of the stepping motor as the rotation drive motor 520. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 218.

In step 218, the movable plate 512 is rotated in the direction of the origin position by the accessory driving control means 430. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 219.
In step 219, it is determined whether or not the movable plate 512 rotated by the accessory driving control means 430 has reached the origin position. When it is determined that the movable plate 512 has reached the origin position, the process proceeds to the next step 220, and when it is determined that the movable position has not reached the origin position, the process returns to step 218.

Here, as a determination method of “whether or not the origin position has been reached”, for example, there is a method of determining whether or not the rotation drive motor 520 has been rotated by the number of steps required to move from the lower limit position to the origin position. .
Alternatively, for example, when the fourth detected piece 618 enters the upper limit position sensor 532 of the position detection sensor 530 and the first detected piece 612 enters the lower limit position sensor 531 of the position detection sensor 530, the lower limit position sensor 531 There is a method of determining whether the detection signal and the detection signal from the upper limit position sensor 532 have detected the ON state from the OFF state.
That is, the upper limit position and the lower limit position may be based on sensor detection, and the movement to the origin position may be based on the number of steps.

In step 220, the origin guide mechanism 600 is operated by the accessory drive control means 430. Specifically, the engagement body 640 moves, the engagement protrusion 514 is pushed into the V-shaped interior of the engagement portion 642, and the origin position of the movable plate 512 is corrected. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 221.
In step 221, initialization processing at the origin position (for example, processing in which the number of steps corresponding to the origin position is adjusted) is performed based on the data of the stepping motor as the rotation drive motor 520. Then, the process ends.
In the present embodiment, initialization processing at the origin position is performed in the same manner as the upper limit position and the lower limit position that are grasped by the number of steps in the control of the stepping motor as the rotation drive motor 520. However, unlike the upper limit position and the lower limit position, the origin position can be physically and forcibly adjusted, and therefore the initialization process (step S221) at the origin position can be omitted.
According to the present embodiment, the following operations and effects are achieved by having the above-described configuration.

  According to the present embodiment, the initialization operation in which the movable accessory 511 operates is performed when transitioning between a plurality of stage stages A, B, and C. When moving between a plurality of stage stages A, B, and C, the movable combination 511 is activated, so that the operation of the movable combination 511 is initialized to set the origin position of the movable combination 511. Instead, the player can be made to recognize as a part of the effect performed when moving between the plurality of effect stages A, B, and C.

  If it is recognized that this initialization operation is an operation that is not directly related to the game, and if a situation occurs in which the initialization operation takes time and the game progress is stopped, the player can proceed with the game. You will feel frustrated with being late. By showing the initialization operation as part of the production when transitioning between production stages, it is possible to have curiosity without giving such irritation to the initialization operation that is the operation of the movable accessory 511. Yes, it can maintain interest.

  In the present embodiment, the initialization operation is synchronized with the timing of the change in the content of part of the effect developed at a predetermined effect stage among the plurality of effect stages. Specifically, a “stage transition effect” common to all effect stages is started, and an initialization operation is executed. In this stage transition effect, a part of the background corresponding to the effect stage is distorted circularly on the liquid crystal screen of the rotatable liquid crystal display 510 of the main liquid crystal display device 84, and the entrance to a special space is opened. A video in which the character X and the character Y appearing in common in all the production stages flows into the entrance.

  Thereby, it is possible to have a relationship between the initialization operation and the stage transition effect, and it is possible to more strongly recognize that the initialization operation is a part of the effect developed at the predetermined effect stage.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the movable combination 511 is executed by the movable combination effect that is the production of the movable combination 511 executed at the predetermined performance stages A, B, and C. By executing the initialization operation, the initialization operation can be recognized as a part (a part) of an effect developed at a predetermined effect stage.

  In the present embodiment, in the initialization operation, the liquid crystal display 510 displays a background image unique to each effect stage. For example, in the stage A, a background image that is a landscape of the a region is displayed, in the stage B, a background image that is a landscape of the b region is displayed, and in the stage C, a landscape of the c region is displayed. By displaying such a background image, it is possible to recognize different rendering modes for each rendering stage.

  In addition, in the initialization operation, by displaying the transition effect image as the “stage transition effect” as described above when shifting between each effect stage, which is common to all the effect stages, on the liquid crystal display 510, In addition to the operation of the movable accessory 511, it can be recognized more strongly that the current stage is shifted to another stage.

  In this way, in the initialization operation, by displaying the background image unique to each stage and the transition stage image as the stage transition stage common to each stage, the operation of the movable accessory 511 and the liquid crystal display 510 are displayed. The content of the image is related to the production stage, and an effective production can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the initialization operation is started at a predetermined timing before transitioning between the plurality of stage stages A, B, and C, specifically, at a predetermined timing of the end game of each stage stage. Specifically, for example, in the stage stage B, the game is started at a predetermined timing of the 50th game that is the last game of the 50 games that are the game period of the stage. Thereby, an expectation can be given at the said timing, an expectation can be improved, and an interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, since the initialization operation is started at the operation timing of the start switch 40 of the last game performed at each stage, there is a sense of expectation at the operation timing of the start switch 40 of the last game. The start switch 40 can be operated, so that a sense of expectation can be improved and an interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT state as the specific state, the initialization operation is started when the end condition of the RT state is satisfied by executing a predetermined number of games. Specifically, the production stage A is in the RT1 state, and the initialization operation is started when the number of games 50 times that is the end condition of the RT1 state has elapsed. In addition, the production stage B is in the RT2 state, and the initialization operation is started when the number of games 50 times that is the end condition of the RT2 state has elapsed. Also, the production stage C is in the RT3 state, and the initialization operation is started when the number of games 30 times that is the end condition of the RT3 state has elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to clearly notify the player that the end condition in the RT state has been reached by the initialization operation by the operation of the movable accessory 511. Further, this initialization operation can be shown as a notification effect of the end of the RT state.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 510 itself is rotated, and a predetermined image is displayed on the screen of the rotating liquid crystal display 510, compared with the image of the fixed liquid crystal display 510. , Can give players a strong impression and impact. Furthermore, when the operation of the movable accessory 511 and a predetermined image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 510 are linked, the production can be made effective.

  In the present embodiment, the movable accessory 511 moves from the origin position to the upper limit position as the first operation position, and further moves from the upper limit position as the first operation position to the lower limit position as the second operation position. As a result, a series of initialization operations are performed. As a result, the initialization operation can be shown to the player as a part of the production.

  In the present embodiment, as the initialization operation of the main liquid crystal display device 84, the upper limit position and the lower limit position of the rotation operation set in the gaming machine 10 are corrected, so that the upper limit position or the lower limit position within the operation range is reached. The liquid crystal display 510 is rotated. In this way, not only simply returning to the origin position but also rotating the liquid crystal display 510 to the full operable range, a certain time (for example, about 3 seconds) is required. If this initialization operation is a momentary movement (for example, about 0.5 seconds), the player may not care. However, since this requires a certain amount of time, the initialization operation is If the player suddenly moves like this time without looking like this, the player will be worried, and there is a risk of misunderstanding that it is the worst sign. That is, in other words, in this embodiment, since the initialization operation of the main liquid crystal display device 84 is received as a kind of production developed on the production stage, a certain amount of time is required as the initialization operation. There is no problem even if the necessary movement is made. As a result, it is possible to adjust the upper limit position or the lower limit position within the operating range after securing a certain amount of time as the initialization operation.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 510 is attached to the movable plate 512 that is rotatably provided in order to execute the operation of rotating the liquid crystal display 510 as a movable accessory effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the liquid crystal display 510 is not rotated as an effect, the liquid crystal display 510 may be fixed via a predetermined mounting member. Thus, even in the case of the fixed type liquid crystal display 510, during the initialization operation, the background image corresponding to the effect stage and the stage transition effect are displayed in the same manner as when the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated. Run.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes “a movable accessory 511 operable within a predetermined operating range”. As the movable accessory 511, a configuration in which the liquid crystal display 510 is regarded as a part of the movable accessory 511 and the liquid crystal display 510 is rotated as in the present embodiment can be adopted. In addition to this, in the present embodiment, for example, a predetermined model such as a sword, a door, or a doll is regarded as a movable accessory 511, and the model is rotated or moved within a predetermined range (for example, horizontal, vertical, etc. In addition, the liquid crystal display 510 can be used as a stationary liquid crystal display 510 for production without being considered as a movable accessory 511.
In such a case, during the initialization operation, similarly to the rotary liquid crystal display 510, a background image corresponding to the effect stage and a transition effect image as a stage transition effect are displayed.
In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 510 is not provided, and only the modeled object is regarded as the movable accessory 511, and the modeled object is rotated or moved within a predetermined operation range (for example, horizontal direction, vertical direction, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is moved in an oblique direction.

  The present embodiment includes “movable accessory driving means 521 for operating the movable accessory 511”. As the movable accessory driving means 521, a stepping motor is preferably used as in the present embodiment, but various motors such as a DC motor can be used in addition to this.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit position sensor 532 and the lower limit position sensor 531 determine the arrival of the origin position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the origin position can be detected separately from the upper limit position sensor 532 and the lower limit position sensor 531. An origin point sensor may be provided, and determination may be made based on a detection signal from the origin position sensor.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
17 Medal selector 18 External concentration terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Upper panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal tray 28 Medal payout exit
30 Operation section 32 Bet switch
34 Max bet switch 35 Single bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Button switch for production
43 Power supply unit 44 Power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch 51 Stop operation means L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch 60 Reel unit
61 design 62 reel
63 Reel position sensor 64 Left reel
65 Stepping motor 66 Middle reel
68 Right reel 72 Speaker
74 Upper speaker 76 Lower speaker
78 Production lamp 81 RT1 production stage display
82 RT2 stage display 83 RT3 stage display
84 Main LCD display 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting display 92 Input sensor
94 Dispensing sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 Overflow sensor 100 Controller
200 Main control means (main control device) 210 Role lottery means
220 Stop control means 230 Stop symbol judgment means
240 Game media payout control means 250 Game control means
251 Bonus non-winning state control means 252 RT state control means
253 Bonus state control means 254 Bonus internal winning state control means
320 Setting value selection means 380 Transmission means
400 Sub-control means (sub-control device) 410 Receiving means
420 Production execution control means 430 Property drive control means
510 Liquid crystal display 511 Movable accessory
512 Movable plate 513 Protruding shaft
514 Engagement protrusion 515 Guide protrusion
520 Rotation drive motor 521 Movable accessory drive means
525 Large gear 530 Position detection sensor
531 Lower limit position sensor 532 Upper limit position sensor
535 Engagement body detection sensor 536 Engagement body drive device
540 Sub display device 550 LED for conversion effect
560 Mounting plate 562 Shaft hole
563 Engagement protrusion guide groove 564 Guide protrusion guide groove
566 Inner guide groove 568 Outer guide groove
600 Origin guide mechanism 610 Detected piece
612 First detected piece 614 Second detected piece
616 Third detected piece 618 Fourth detected piece
600 Origin guide mechanism 640 Engagement body
642 Engagement part 644 1st protruding piece
646 Second protruding piece 648 First protruding piece guide groove
650 Second protruding piece guide groove 652 Engagement body detection part

Claims (9)

A movable accessory operable within a predetermined operating range;
A movable accessory driving means for operating the movable accessory;
A position detection sensor for detecting an operation position within an operation range of the movable accessory;
A gaming machine comprising a combination drive control means for controlling the movable combination drive means,
There are several stage stages with different stage contents for the staged stage during the game.
The accessory drive control means includes:
Performing an initialization operation of operating the movable accessory by the movable accessory driving means and initializing the operating position of the operating range of the movable accessory by the position detection sensor;
A gaming machine, wherein the initialization operation is performed when transitioning between the plurality of performance stages, so that the initialization operation is shown as a part of the performance. It has a liquid crystal display that can display images,
The initialization operation is synchronized with the timing of image change of a part of the effect developed at the predetermined effect stage among the plurality of effect stages, so that the initialization operation is performed at the predetermined effect stage. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is shown as a part of the game machine. In the predetermined stage, a movable combination effect that operates the movable combination in a predetermined operation mode can be executed.
The operation of the movable accessory is executed by the movable accessory effect executable at the predetermined stage, and the initialization operation can be executed by the operation of the movable accessory by the movable accessory effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a specific image is displayed on the liquid crystal display during the operation of the movable accessory. It has a liquid crystal display that can display images,
In the initialization operation, a background image unique to each effect stage and a transition effect image that is common to all the effect stages and transitions between the effect stages are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The game machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the initialization operation of the movable accessory and the image content of the liquid crystal display are related to each other. The accessory drive control means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein the initialization operation is started at a predetermined timing before transitioning between the plurality of performance stages. A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols around,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels;
A plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels for each reel,
The accessory drive control means includes:
6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the initialization operation is started at an operation timing of the start switch of the last game performed at the stage. The specific stage of the plurality of stage stages is formed in a specific state in which the content of the control is different from the other state, and is formed so as to be able to execute the stage for operating the movable accessory,
The end condition of the specific state is execution of a predetermined number of games,
The accessory drive control means includes:
The said initialization operation | movement is formed so that it may be started when the said completion | finish conditions are satisfied by execution of the said predetermined | prescribed number of games in the said specific state, 6. The gaming machine according to 6. The movable accessory has a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an image,
The accessory driving control means rotates the liquid crystal display as an operation of the movable accessory in the initialization operation,
The game according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, wherein a predetermined image is displayed on the screen of the rotating liquid crystal display. Machine. The position detection sensor includes a first position detection sensor and a second position detection sensor different from the first position detection sensor,
Within the operating range of the movable accessory,
In a position different from the predetermined origin position,
A first operating position detectable by the first position detection sensor;
A second operating position detectable by the second position detection sensor is set,
The accessory drive control means includes:
As the initialization operation,
A first initialization operation for moving from the origin position to the first operating position;
A second initialization operation for moving from the first operating position to the second operating position;
In the first initialization operation,
When the first position detection sensor detects that the movable accessory has reached the first operating position,
A process of correcting the control for moving the movable accessory to the first operating position is executed,
In the second initialization operation,
When the second position detection sensor detects that the movable accessory has reached the second operating position,
A process for correcting the control for moving the movable accessory to the second operating position is executed,
The movable combination moves from the origin position to the first operating position, and the movable combination moves from the first operating position to the second operating position. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8.

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