JP2019024847A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: lottery means for performing a lottery; and a large accessory body part which can actuate based on a lottery result. The large accessory body part has: a large accessory 232; and a front side light guide plate 234, a rear side light guide plate 236 arranged on a rear side of the large accessory body part 230. The front side light guide plate 234 and rear side light guide plate 236 are formed into an almost similar figure having a size at which, the light guide plates protruded to outside relative to a peripheral edge part of a main accessory in front view, and are configured to vertically move and go around along a peripheral edge of a contour of the large accessory 232.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a game ball is received at a starting port, an internal lottery is performed, and an effect image is displayed on a liquid crystal display, for example, based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, if the result of the internal lottery is a big hit, the big hit game is executed.

  As this type of gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine in which, based on the result of the internal lottery, for example, a movable accessory advances in front of the liquid crystal display so that the result of the internal lottery is expected (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-092685

  When a role effect is produced in which a movable accessory advances in front of the liquid crystal display as in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the player can be expected.

  However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can enhance interest by performing an effect production that can give a further impact.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a point, The objective is to provide the game machine which can raise an interest suitably.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Lottery means for performing lottery (for example, the main CPU 721);
A movable accessory configured to be operable based on the result of the lottery (for example, the large-sized accessory body 230);
A gaming machine in which a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
The movable accessory is
It has a main character (for example, a large character 232) and a rear character (for example, a front light guide plate 234, a rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the main character in opposition to the main character,
The rear character is
It is configured to face the main character and be rotatable while performing a linear motion behind the main character.

  According to the gaming machine of the above (1), the rear character (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the main character (for example, the large character 232) is connected to the main character. Opposite, it is configured to be able to rotate while performing linear motion behind the main character, so that the main character can be emphasized, and the main character is stopped or performing only a small movement, for example Even in such a case, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. In a conventional gaming machine, if the main character is enlarged, it becomes difficult to perform a character effect that gives movement to the main character, but according to the present invention, in addition to being able to show the main character emphasized, It is possible to perform an effective role effect as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is
A first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234);
A second rear character (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the first rear character so as to face the first rear character;
Have
The first rear accessory and the second rear accessory are configured to be operable in a manner that both can be seen in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear accessory (for example, the rear) arranged behind the first rear accessory. The side light guide plate 236) can be operated in such a manner that both can be seen in front view, so that the main character is further emphasized or as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. It becomes possible to show to.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The rear character is
It is configured to emit light toward the front,
It is substantially similar to the main character in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is configured to emit light toward the front, the main character (for example, a large accessory) 232) and rotating while performing a linear motion behind the main character, coupled with the afterimage of light emitted from the rear character, the main character can be further enlarged. It becomes possible to make it appear as if it is moving larger than the actual movement of the main character. In addition, since the rear character has a substantially similar shape larger than the main character in front view, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to be aware of the existence of the rear character as a separate member.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can raise an interest can be provided suitably.

It is an example of the front view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is an example of an exploded perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the rear part unit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the rear part unit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the game production | presentation unit of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the front view which shows the game production | presentation unit of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the game production | presentation unit of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the state which attached the large sized accessory unit to the main body frame part among the game production | presentation units of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view shown in the state which excluded the below-mentioned left vertical cover and the right vertical cover from the main-body frame part shown by FIG. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the large sized accessory unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view which looked at the large sized accessory unit in one Embodiment of this invention from the rear side. It is an example of the perspective view of the large-sized accessory main body part supported by the large-sized accessory support arm. It is an example of the front view of the large-sized accessory main body part supported by the large-sized accessory support arm. It is an example of the perspective view of the large-sized accessory main body part supported by the large-sized accessory support arm, Comprising: It is an example of a perspective view when the cover member of the front side of a large-sized accessory main body part is removed. It is an example of the exploded perspective view of a large-sized accessory main-body part and a large-sized accessory support arm. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the LED board was assembled | attached to the rear side light-guide plate. It is a perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the LED board from the rear side light-guide plate. It is an example of a disassembled perspective view when a rear side light-guide plate rotation drive mechanism and a large-sized accessory support arm are seen from back. It is an example of the perspective view when a front side light-guide plate rotation drive mechanism and a rear side light-guide plate rotation drive mechanism are seen from the front. It is an example of the side view which looked at the large-sized accessory main-body part from the right side. It is a rear view of a large-sized accessory main body part when a rear side light-guide plate exists in the origin position in a rotation direction. It is a rear view of the large-sized accessory main-body part of the state which the rear side light-guide plate moved from the origin position in the rotation direction by rotational movement. It is a rear view of the large-sized accessory main body when the rear light guide plate is at the origin position (uppermost end position) in the vertical direction. It is a rear view of a large-sized accessory main body part when a rear side light-guide plate exists in the lowest end position in an up-down direction. It is a front view of a large-sized accessory main body part, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the aspect which the front side light-guide plate and the rear light-guide plate act | operated with respect to the large-sized accessory. It is a disassembled perspective view of a large accessory left drive mechanism. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the lock mechanism and its support structure in one Embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows an example of the holding state which hold | maintains a large-sized article support arm from the downward direction. It is a perspective view which shows the locking mechanism and its support structure in one Embodiment of this invention, and is a figure which shows an example of the cancellation | release state in which the holding state holding a large sized article support arm from the downward direction was cancelled | released. It is a perspective view which shows the rear screen unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view which looked at the cross section which cut the rear screen unit to the vertical direction from back. It is a perspective view which shows the game panel in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention from diagonally back. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a part of component of the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the front screen unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the front screen unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view of a left side decoration accessory. It is an example of the top view of only a decoration lens and a LED board. It is an example of the longitudinal cross-sectional view in the upper part of a front door unit. It is an example of the perspective view when a decoration accessory cover is seen from the front. It is an example of the perspective view when a decoration accessory cover is seen from back. It is an example of the perspective view when an LED board is seen from the front. It is an example of the perspective view when an LED board is seen from back. It is an example of the front view of a decoration accessory drive mechanism. It is an example of the rear view of a decoration accessory drive mechanism. It is an example of the front view of a decoration accessory drive mechanism, and has shown when the decoration accessory drive mechanism descend | falls to the lowest end. It is a typical side view showing an example of a mode in which an image is projected on each of a rear screen unit and a front screen by image light projected from each of a rear projection device and a front projection device. It is an example of a block diagram showing a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit random number determination table memorize | stored in main ROM of the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table memorize | stored in main ROM of the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit type determination table memorize | stored in main ROM of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the power-on process by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the system timer interruption process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the switch input detection process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start opening prize detection process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control main process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol control process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol memory | storage check process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol display time management process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the time-save count subtraction process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit end interval process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table setting process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol control process by main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command analysis process by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command transmission process by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the message setting process by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the directory table registration process by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the message transmission process by sub CPU. It is a typical perspective view which shows an example of the aspect by which the image | video is projected on both the front screen and the rear screen unit. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect by which a different image | video is projected on an upper rear screen, an intermediate | middle rear screen, and a lower rear screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect by which the image | video which is hard to grasp | ascertain the boundary of each screen is projected while a different image | video is projected by an upper rear screen and a lower rear screen. The upper rear screen, the intermediate rear screen, and the lower rear screen form one projection plane, and are diagrams illustrating an effect example in which a continuous image is projected on the one projection plane. It is a front view of the gaming machine showing an example of the effect projected when the result of the internal lottery described later is a big hit. FIG. 10 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine showing an example of an effect in which a video highlighting the large accessory 2 is projected on the front screen and the upper rear screen when the large accessory main body moves into the effect space. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a mode in which an image is projected on each of the rear screen unit and the front screen by the image light projected from each of the rear projection device and the front projection device, and is a modification of FIG. 47. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is an example of a front view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, see FIG. 1) in which various games can be performed by a game ball as a game medium rolling down a game area. This will be described using a form.

  In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine 1”) (see FIG. 1) is viewed from the player, the front side is the front side, and the back side is the rear side. Define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side and the right hand side as the right side. Furthermore, the surface that can be viewed when viewed from the player side is defined as the front surface, and the surface that can be viewed when viewed from the opposite side of the player is defined as the back surface.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a rear unit 100, a game effect unit 200, and a front door unit 500. Among these, the rear unit 100 is the rearmost side, and the rear unit 100, the game effect unit 200, and the front door unit 500 are arranged in this order from the rear side to the front side. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

[1. Rear unit]
The configuration of the rear unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is an example of a perspective view showing the rear unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an example of a longitudinal sectional view showing the rear unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the rear unit 100 includes a casing 110 and a rear projection device 120.

[1-1. Enclosure]
The casing 110 is a box-shaped member that can accommodate the rear projection device 120 and that extends in the up-down direction with the front side open.

[1-2. Rear projection device]
The rear projection device 120 includes a first rear projector 122, a second rear projector 124, and a rear mirror 126.

  The first rear projector 122 is a projector arranged at the upper part in the housing 110. The first rear projector 122 is arranged so that it can project image light forward. The image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto a rear screen unit 290 described later. More specifically, the first rear projector 122 serves as an upper rear screen 2902 (for example, see FIG. 29 described later) and an intermediate rear screen 2906 (for example, see FIG. 29 described later) as a rear screen unit 290 described later. It arrange | positions so that image light may be projected.

  Note that there is no particular limitation as to which region of the rear screen unit 290 (for example, see FIG. 2) the first rear projector 122 is arranged so that the image light is projected. It may be arranged so that the image light is projected only toward the rear screen 2902 (for example, see FIG. 29 described later), or the image light is projected toward substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290. You may arrange.

  The second rear projector 124 is a projector disposed below the first rear projector 122 in the housing 110. The second rear projector 124 is arranged such that the image light is projected toward the rear mirror 126 and the reflected light reflected by the rear mirror 126 is projected onto a rear screen unit 290 described later. More specifically, in the second rear projector 124, the image light reflected by the rear mirror 126 has a lower rear screen 2904 (for example, see FIG. 29 described later) and an intermediate rear screen 2906 (for example, later-described rear screen unit 290). , See FIG. 29 described later). It should be noted that there is no particular limitation as to which area of the rear screen unit 290 the second rear projector 124 is arranged so that the image light is projected. For example, the second rear projector 124 is directed only to the lower rear screen 2904. It may be arranged so that the image light is projected, or it may be arranged so that the image light is projected toward substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290.

  The rear mirror 126 is a member that reflects the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 toward a rear screen unit 290 described later. In the rear screen unit 290, an image is projected by the reflected image light. The rear mirror 126 is disposed below the second rear projector 124.

  In the present embodiment, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected forward without being reflected, and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 is forwarded by the rear mirror 126. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, both the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 may be reflected forward by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror). Further, both the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 may be projected forward without being reflected. The image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is reflected forward by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror), and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 is reflected forward without being reflected. You may make it project toward.

[2. Game direction unit]
FIG. 5 is an example of a perspective view showing the game effect unit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an example of a front view showing the game effect unit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an example of a perspective view showing the game effect unit 200 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. 5 and 6 also show the game area partition glass 520 provided in the front door unit 500, but the game area partition glass 520 is not shown in FIG.

  The configuration of the game effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIGS. As shown in FIG. 2, the game effect unit 200 includes a main body frame portion 210, a large-sized accessory unit 220 configured to be operable while being a large and heavy accessory, and the rear projection device 120 described above. A game panel having a rear screen unit 290 on which an image that can be viewed in a front view is projected by image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124, and a game area 320 described later. 300. The main body frame portion 210 is a vertically long rectangular frame portion, and the large-sized accessory unit 220, the rear screen unit 290, and the game panel 300 are attached to the main body frame portion 210.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the size of the gaming panel 300 is smaller than that of a conventional gaming machine, and the diameter of a gaming area 320 (for example, see FIG. 31) described later is approximately 300 mm. Further, a game area partition glass 520 (for example, see FIG. 33 described later) is disposed on the front surface of the game panel 300, and the front side of the game area 320 is partitioned from other areas by the game area partition glass 520. ing.

[2-1. Body frame]
With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the configuration of the main body frame portion 210 will be described. FIG. 8 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which the large-sized accessory unit 220 is attached to the main body frame portion 210 in the game effect unit 200 (for example, see FIG. 2) of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is. FIG. 9 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which a left vertical cover 2130 and a right vertical cover 2132, which will be described later, are removed from the main body frame portion 210 shown in FIG.

  The main body frame portion 210 is mainly composed of a main body frame 212, and a mounting bracket 214 is attached to the front side of each of the upper and lower ends on the left side of the main body frame portion 210. The mounting bracket 214 is a bracket for mounting the front door unit 500 (for example, see FIG. 2), and for example, a hinge is used. Further, side members 216 that block the space between the large-sized accessory 232 and the main body frame 212 are provided on the left and right sides of the large-sized accessory 232 described later. However, in FIG. 9, only the side member 216 provided on the left side of the large accessory 232 is illustrated, and the side member 216 provided on the right side of the large accessory 232 is not illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the main body frame 212 includes, for example, a left vertical frame 2122, a right vertical frame 2124, an upper horizontal frame 2126, a lower horizontal frame 2128, a left vertical cover 2130, and a right vertical frame. The cover 2132 is integrally combined with each other to form a rectangular frame having a length in the vertical direction longer than the length in the left-right direction and having an opening at the center. This central opening is used as an effect on the rear screen unit 290 (for example, see FIG. 29) based on the result of the internal lottery, which will be described later, or on the rear screen unit 290 based on the result of the internal lottery. It functions as an effect area in which a display effect is projected.

  The left vertical frame 2122 is cut out in a region on the front side of the upper portion, and a large-sized accessory left drive mechanism 240 described later can be accommodated in the cut-out region.

  The right vertical frame 2124 is cut out in a region on the front side of the upper portion, and a large-sized accessory right drive mechanism 260 described later can be accommodated in the cut-out region.

  The upper horizontal frame 2126 connects the upper end of the left vertical frame 2122 and the upper end of the right vertical frame 2124, and the lower horizontal frame 2128 is the lower end of the left vertical frame 2122 and the lower end of the right vertical frame 2124. Are connected to each other.

  The left vertical cover 2130 covers the front side of the left vertical frame 2122 and closes the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 provided in the upper part of the left vertical frame 2122 from the front side.

  The right vertical cover 2132 covers the front side of the right vertical frame 2124 and closes the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 provided in the upper part of the right vertical frame 2124 from the front side.

[2-2. Large-sized accessory unit]
The configuration of the large-sized accessory unit 220 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is an example of a perspective view showing the large-sized accessory unit 220 in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an example of a perspective view of the large-sized accessory unit 220 according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear side.

  The large accessory unit 220 includes a large-sized accessory main body 230 having a sense of weight, a large-sized accessory support arm 238 that is long in the left-right direction and supports the large-function accessory main-body 230 at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction, A large accessory drive mechanism (a large accessory left drive mechanism 240, a large accessory right drive mechanism 260) that supports the object support arm 238 is provided.

  The large accessory left drive mechanism 240 supports the large accessory support arm 238 on the left side of the large accessory support arm 238 and, together with the large accessory right drive mechanism 260, via the large accessory support arm 238. The large accessory 232 can be moved up and down. The large accessory right drive mechanism 260 supports the large accessory support arm 238 on the right side of the large accessory support arm 238, and can move the large accessory support arm 238 up and down. As described above, since the large accessory body 230 is supported by the large accessory support arm 238, the large accessory body 230 is supported by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260. It is supported and moved up and down.

  Motors 2384 and 2392 (for example, FIG. 23), which are driving sources of light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 (for example, see FIG. 23), which will be described later, are provided on the front side of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 on the left and right sides of the large-sized accessory 232. 14), and the motors 2384 and 2392 are closed from the front by cover members 2384 and 2386.

  Rollers 280 and 284 that rotate in the vertical direction are provided at the upper ends of the cover members 2384 and 2386, respectively. These rollers 280 and 284 are biased forward by a biasing member (not shown). A pair of pressing members 282 and 286 are provided on both the left and right sides of the rollers 280 and 284 to press the roller 280 biased toward the front toward the rear. The pressing members 282 and 286 support the shafts of the rollers 280 and 284 so that the roller surface is in front of the cover members 2384 and 2386 within a certain range.

  The front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 are opposed to the back surface of the side member 216 at the upper position. At this time, since the rollers 280 and 286 are in contact with the back surface of the side member 216 (for example, see FIG. 9), when the large-sized accessory body 230 is lowered from the upper position, the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 Contact with the back surface of the side member 216 can be prevented, and the large-sized accessory body 230 can be smoothly lowered. Further, the large-sized accessory main body 230 is lowered to a position where the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 and the back surface of the side member 216 are not opposed to each other. When rising to the position, first, the front surface of the cover member 2384 and the back surface of the side member 216 come into contact with each other. Therefore, contact between the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 and the back surface of the side member 216 can be prevented, and the large-sized accessory main body 230 can be smoothly raised. In this way, smooth elevation of the large-sized accessory body 230 can be realized.

[2-2-1. Large body part]
With reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the outline of a structure of the large-sized accessory main-body part 230 is demonstrated. FIG. 12 is an example of a perspective view of the large accessory main body 230 supported by the large accessory support arm 238. FIG. 13 is an example of a front view of the large accessory body 230 supported by the large accessory support arm 238.

  The large accessory body 230 can rotate the large accessory 232, the light guide plate (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) disposed on the back side of the large accessory 232, and the light guide plate. Possible rotation drive mechanisms (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 capable of rotating front light guide plate 234 and rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 capable of rotating rear light guide plate 236 (both are 19) and a light guide plate up / down drive mechanism 239, 270 (both see FIG. 23 described later) capable of moving both the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 up and down. ing.

[2-2-1. Large-sized object]
The large accessory 232 is a light-transmitting member imitating a symbol such as “7”, for example, and is attached and fixed to a large accessory support arm 238 extending in the left-right direction. Further, the large-sized accessory 232 is an accessory that can advance to the front of the upper rear screen 2902 (see, for example, FIG. 29), as will be described later. The upper rear screen 2902 occupies most of the area that can be viewed in front view. Further, the large-sized accessory 232 is configured such that the thickness in the front-rear direction of the peripheral edge (outer peripheral part) 2322 (see FIG. 15 described later) is larger than the thickness of the game panel 300 described later so that a sense of weight can be created. However, an accommodation space 2324 (see FIG. 15 described later) that can accommodate a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see FIG. 15 described later) that rotates the front light guide plate 234 is formed inside thereof. Further, the rear surface of the large-sized accessory 232 is a flat plane.

  As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 15 (particularly FIG. 15), the front light guide plate 234 is a plate-like member that is substantially similar to the shape of the large accessory 232 in the front view. It arrange | positions so that a plane may be opposed. In addition, the front light guide plate 234 has a size such that the front light guide plate 234 slightly protrudes outward from the peripheral edge of the entire periphery of the large accessory 232. As will be described in detail later, the front light guide plate 234 is rotated by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see, for example, FIG. 19) on the back surface of the large-sized accessory 232 and up and down by the light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270. It is configured to be able to perform both exercises. Thereby, in the front view, the rotational movement by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism in a state where the large feature 232 is disposed so as to face and face the large feature 232 in the front view. It is possible to visually recognize a movement that combines (combines) the vertical movements of 239 and 270 (see, for example, FIG. 23).

  FIG. 14 is an example of a perspective view of the large accessory body 230 supported by the large accessory support arm 238. The cover member 2382 on the front side of the large accessory body 230 (see, for example, FIG. 12). It is an example of a perspective view when a) is removed. FIG. 15 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the large accessory main body 230 and the large accessory support arm 238.

[2-2-1-2. Light guide plate]
The light guide plate (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a state in which the LED substrate 237 is assembled to the rear light guide plate 236. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state where the LED substrate 237 is separated from the rear light guide plate 236.

  Note that the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are substantially the same in shape and size, so description of the front light guide plate 234 is omitted, and only the rear light guide plate 236 is described.

  Similar to the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236 is a plate-like member that is substantially similar to the shape of the large-sized accessory 232 in a front view, and the rear light guide plate 236 faces the rear light guide plate 236. 236 is arranged behind 236. Further, the rear light guide plate 236 has a size that protrudes slightly outward from the peripheral edge of the entire circumference of the peripheral edge of the large accessory 232 (see, for example, FIG. 13). The rear light guide plate 236 performs both a rotational motion by a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 described later and a vertical motion by light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 described later on the back surface of the large-sized accessory 232. Is configured to be possible. As a result, in front view, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 rotates and the light guide plate is driven up and down with the rear surface of the large-sized accessory 232 disposed so as to face and oppose the front light guide plate 234. It is possible to visually recognize the movement obtained by combining the vertical movements by the mechanisms 239 and 270.

  The front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are substantially the same in shape and size, but may be slightly different in shape, and at least one of them is larger than the other if it can be visually recognized when activated. May be.

  Further, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have different driving mechanisms (the front light guide plate 234 has a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see, for example, FIG. 15), and the rear light guide plate 236 has a different driving mechanism. The rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 (for example, see FIG. 15) is performed, and the vertical movement is performed by the same drive mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239, 270 (for example, see FIG. 23)).

  Further, the number of light guide plates disposed on the back surface of the large-sized accessory 232 is not necessarily two (the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) as in the present embodiment, and may be one. And three or more may be sufficient.

  An opening 2361 is formed in the rear light guide plate 236. An LED substrate 237 is fitted into the opening 2361 so that light is transmitted from the inside of the opening 2361 along the surface of the rear light guide plate 236. The LED substrate 237 fitted in the opening 2361 is sandwiched between the pressing plate 2375 on the front surface side and the pressing plate 2376 on the back surface side.

  The LED substrate 237 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 2372 along the outer periphery of the LED substrate 237. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of LEDs 2372 are provided on the entire outer periphery of the LED substrate 237 at substantially equal intervals. When the LED 2372 emits light while the LED substrate 237 is fitted in the opening 2361 of the rear light guide plate 236, light travels along the surface of the rear light guide plate 236 from the inner periphery of the opening 2361 toward the outer side in the radial direction. Is transmitted, and the rear light guide plate 236 emits light.

  The front light guide plate 234 also has an opening formed in the same manner as the rear light guide plate 236. Although not shown in the drawing, light passes along the surface of the front light guide plate 234 from the inside of the opening. An LED substrate is fitted so as to transmit light.

  In addition, an opening 2374 is formed in the LED substrate 237. The opening 2374 is formed in such a size that the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 can be inserted therethrough. Specifically, when the LED board 237 (rear light guide plate 236) moves in a predetermined manner that combines rotation and vertical movement with respect to the large-sized accessory 232, the opening 2374 is connected to the LED board 237 and the rear guide. The size is such that it does not interfere with the optical plate rotation drive mechanism 2360. The same applies to the LED substrate fitted into the opening of the front light guide plate 234.

[2-2-1-3. Light guide plate rotation drive mechanism]
The light guide plate rotation drive mechanism (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 and the large accessory support arm 238 when viewed from the rear. FIG. 19 is an example of a perspective view of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 as viewed from the front. FIG. 20 is an example of a side view of the large-sized accessory body 230 seen from the right side. FIG. 21 is a rear view of the large-sized accessory body 230 when the rear light guide plate 236 is at the origin position in the rotation direction.

  The front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are substantially the same in structure and operation, although the target of the light guide plate to be driven is different. Description is omitted, and only the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 will be described.

  The rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 is a mechanism for rotating the rear light guide plate 236 relative to the large-sized accessory 232.

  As shown in FIGS. 18, 19, and 21, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 receives the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601, the drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21), and the rotational force of the drive motor 23602. Drive gear 23604 and each driven gear (the first driven gear 23606, the second driven gear 23608, the third driven gear 23610, the fourth driven gear 23612, and the fifth driven gear 23614 to which the rotational force of the drive gear 23604 is transmitted. The sixth driven gear 23616), the link connecting gear 23622 to which the rotational force of the second driven gear 23608 is transmitted, the link member 23620 coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23622, and the rotational force of the sixth driven gear 23616. Link connection gear 23632 to which the power is transmitted, and a link member coaxially connected to the link connection gear 23632 And a 3630.

  The drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 is a plate-like member for attaching various members constituting the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360. The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 (for example, a diagram described later) is attached to the large accessory support arm 238. 24), and can be moved up and down. The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described later. A guide plate 2707 described later extends from the left end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to the left, and a guide plate 2397 described later extends to the right from the right end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601. It is extended.

  The drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21) is, for example, a stepping motor, and is fixed to the front surface of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601. In FIG. 21, for the sake of convenience, the illustration of the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 is omitted so that the members attached to the front side of the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 can be visually recognized.

  The drive gear 23604 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21), and is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601.

  The first driven gear 23606 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 in a state where it is engaged with the drive gear 23604. The second driven gear 23608 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state where it is engaged with the first driven gear 23606. The third driven gear 23610 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state where it is engaged with the second driven gear 23608. The fourth driven gear 23612 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being engaged with the third driven gear 23610. The fifth driven gear 23614 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being engaged with the fourth driven gear 23612. The sixth driven gear 23616 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being engaged with the fifth driven gear 23614.

  The link connection gear 23622 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state where it is engaged with the second driven gear 23608.

  The link member 23620 has one end connected coaxially with the link connecting gear 23622 on the right side of the rear light guide plate 236 when viewed from the front, and the other end rotatable to the front side of the rear light guide plate 236. It is attached. The link member 23630 has one end coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23632 on the left side of the rear light guide plate 236 in a front view, and the other end rotatably to the rear surface side of the rear light guide plate 236. It is attached.

  The link coupling gear 23632 is disposed on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 in a state where it is engaged with the sixth driven gear 23616.

  The link member 23630 is disposed on the front side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state where one end of the link member 23630 is coaxially connected to the link connection gear 23632.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to which various members constituting the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are attached and a drive mechanism to which various members constituting the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 are attached. The mounting plate 23401 is integrally configured with a predetermined space and facing each other.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a predetermined space between the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to which the rear light guide plate 236 is mounted and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 to which the front light guide plate 234 is mounted has a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism. A drive motor 23402 as a drive source of 2340, a drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21) as a drive source of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, a front light guide plate 234, and a rear light guide plate 236 are arranged. . At this time, a drive motor 23402 that is a drive source of the front light guide plate 234 and a drive motor 23602 that is a drive source of the rear light guide plate 236 are arranged in substantially the same plane in the horizontal direction. After the drive motors 23402 and 23602 are arranged in the predetermined space, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 are formed in the light guide plates 234 and 236 (specifically, LED boards). 2344 and 2374 are attached and integrated. The drive mechanism attachment plate 23401 and the front light guide plate 234 are connected by link members 23420 and 23440, and the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 and the rear light guide plate 236 are link members 23620 and 23630 (for example, FIG. 19). Reference).

  In this way, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23401, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 Is configured integrally. And since the part comprised integrally in this way is accommodated in the accommodation space 2324 of the large-sized accessory 232, the magnitude | size of the depth direction occupied by the light-guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, 2360 can be suppressed. The front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 can be made close to each other to make the device compact.

  The front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is disposed on the front side of the front light guide plate 234 and part of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is accommodated in the accommodation space 2324. It is arranged on the rear side of the light guide plate 236. In other words, the front light guide plate 234 is driven by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 disposed in front of the front light guide plate 234, while the rear light guide plate 236 is more than the rear light guide plate 236. It is driven by a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 disposed on the rear side. In addition, a part of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is accommodated in the accommodation space 2340. Therefore, the flat surface on the rear side of the large accessory 232 and the front light guide plate 234 can be made to face each other, and the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 can be made to face each other. The front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 can be operated behind 232.

(Description of operation of rear light guide plate by rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism)
The movement of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. 22 is a rear view of the large-sized accessory main body 230 in a state where the rear light guide plate 236 is moved from the origin position in the rotation direction by the rotational movement.

  When the drive motor 23602 rotates, the drive gear 23604, the first driven gear 23606, the second driven gear 23608, the third driven gear 23610, the fourth driven gear 23612, the fifth driven gear 23614, and the sixth driven gear are accompanied by the rotation. 23616, link connection gear 23622, and link connection gear 23632 rotate. When the link connection gear 23622 rotates, the link member 23620 rotates with one end of the link member 23620 connected coaxially with the link connection gear 23622 as the center of rotation. Further, when the link connecting gear 23632 rotates, the link member 23630 rotates with one end of the link member 23630 connected coaxially with the link connecting gear 23632 as the center of rotation. When the drive motor 23602 rotates, the link member 23620 and the link member 23630 rotate synchronously, and the rear light guide plate 236 can be rotated.

  Here, as described above, the large accessory 232 is fixedly attached to the large accessory support arm 238. Although not shown in FIG. 21, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 to which the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 is attached is attached to the large-sized accessory support arm 238 as described above. Therefore, when the link members 23620 and 23630 are rotated by driving the drive motor 23602, the rear light guide plate 236 rotates with respect to the large accessory 232 (for example, see FIG. 121) as shown in FIG. It becomes. As a result, the large accessory 232 can appear larger than the actual size, and even if the large accessory 232 is stationary with respect to the large accessory support arm 238, the large accessory 232 is moving. It can look like

  The front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 rotates the front light guide plate 234 relative to the large accessory 232. The front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 has the same operation as that of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, and thus the description of the operation is omitted.

  The movement of the front light guide plate 234 by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is the same as the movement of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, and the drive motor of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 When 23402 rotates, each driven gear, each link connecting gear, and each link member rotate along with the rotation, and the front light guide plate 234 rotates with respect to the large accessory 232.

  However, in the present embodiment, when the drive start condition for the light guide plates (the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) is satisfied (for example, it is determined that the large-sized accessory main body 230 is advanced into the later-described effect space 700). The sub CPU 731 to be described later changes the timing for starting the driving of the front light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2340 and the timing for starting the driving of the rear light guide plate rotation driving mechanism 2360, respectively. Start. Specifically, the sub CPU 731 first starts driving the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, and after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting driving the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the rear light guide plate The rotation driving mechanism 2360 starts to be driven. Here, since the rotational motion of the front light guide plate 234 by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rotational motion of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are performed in the same manner, the front light guide plate 234 is performed. And the rotation locus of the rear light guide plate 236 are the same.

  The drive motor 23402 and the drive motor 23602 rotate at substantially the same rotational speed, and the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 have the same reduction ratio. Therefore, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate at substantially the same speed so that the rear light guide plate 236 follows the front light guide plate 234 that is disposed in close proximity to each other with a predetermined phase difference. It will be. In other words, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate at substantially the same speed while drawing substantially the same trajectory with a predetermined time difference.

  In the present embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate while drawing substantially the same trajectory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have different trajectories. It may be rotated to draw Further, the movement of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 is not limited to rotational movement. Furthermore, when the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 operate so as to draw different trajectories, The timing for starting driving the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the timing for starting driving the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 may be substantially the same. In addition, the rotation speed may be changed so that the timing for starting driving the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the timing for starting driving the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are substantially the same.

  By the way, the vertical movements of the light guide plates 234 and 236 are both performed by the same drive mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270). Moreover, as described above, each of the light guide plates 234 and 236 is configured to emit surface light. For this reason, the light guide plates 234 and 236 combine a rotational motion that rotates at substantially the same speed while drawing substantially the same trajectory with a predetermined phase difference and a vertical motion that moves up and down at the same speed while surface emitting. The production to be performed will be performed. Accordingly, not only can the large-sized accessory 232 appear larger than the actual size, but also the large-sized accessory main body 230 as a whole can perform an impact with a small thickness.

[2-2-1-4. Light guide plate vertical drive mechanism]
The light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a rear view of the large-sized accessory body 230 when the light guide plates 234 and 236 are at the origin position (uppermost end position) in the vertical direction. FIG. 24 is a rear view of the large-sized accessory body 230 when the light guide plates 234 and 236 are at the lowermost position in the vertical direction. The light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 are attached to the large-sized accessory support arm 238 as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, but originally, as shown in FIGS. A cover member (without reference numeral) is provided on the back side of the vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270. However, in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, for convenience of explanation, the illustration of the cover member is omitted so that the light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 can be visually recognized.

  The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 is a mechanism that reciprocates the light guide plates 234 and 236 in the vertical direction on the left side in the rear view (left side in FIG. 23). The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 is a mechanism that reciprocates the light guide plates 234 and 236 in the vertical direction on the right side in the rear view (right side in FIG. 23). The light guide plate up / down drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate up / down drive mechanism 270 are substantially the same in configuration and operation, although they differ depending on whether the light guide plates 234, 236 are operated in the rear view left side or the rear view right side. Therefore, hereinafter, the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described, and the details of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 will be omitted.

  The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 includes a drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14), a drive gear 2393, a first driven gear 2394, a second driven gear 2395, a third driven gear 2396, and a guide plate 2397. , And a guide 2398.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the drive motor 2392 is a stepping motor, and is disposed on the front side on the right side of the large accessory 232 in the large accessory support arm 238.

  The drive gear 2393 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 2392 (for example, see FIG. 14), and this rotational force is transmitted when the drive motor 2392 rotates.

  The first driven gear 2394 is arranged in mesh with the drive gear 2393, the second driven gear 2395 is arranged in mesh with the first driven gear 2394, and the third driven gear 2396 is arranged in the second driven gear. 2395 is engaged with 2395.

  The third driven gear 2396 is formed with a link portion 23960 that extends radially outward. A boss 23961 is provided at the tip of the link portion 23960. Therefore, when the third driven gear 2396 rotates, the boss 23961 rotates around the center of the third driven gear 2396.

  As described above, the guide plate 2397 is integrally extended rightward from the right end portion of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601. A long hole 23970 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the guide plate 2397. The boss 23961 described above is slidably disposed in the elongated hole 23970. The guide plate 2397 has a guide hole 2399 (for example, see FIG. 18) into which the guide 2398 is inserted.

  The guide 2398 is a bar-like member that is provided in the large-sized accessory support arm 238 and is long in the vertical direction, and is inserted into the guide hole 2399 as described above. The guide 2398 and the guide hole 2399 are slidable so that the guide plate 2397 can move up and down by driving the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239.

(Explanation of operation of light guide plate vertical drive mechanism)
The vertical movement of the light guide plates 234 and 236 relative to the large accessory support arm 238 (that is, the large accessory 232) can be realized by driving the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 synchronously. However, since the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 are substantially the same, the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described here, and the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 will be described. Description is omitted.

  When the drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14) rotates, the first driven gear 2394, the second driven gear 2395, and the third driven gear 2396 rotate along with the rotation. As the third driven gear 2396 rotates, the boss 23961 provided at the distal end of the link portion 23960 circulates around the rotation center of the third driven gear 2396 and slides in the elongated hole 23970. . Along with this sliding, a force that moves the guide plate 2397 in the vertical direction acts, and the guide hole 2399 slides with respect to the guide 2398, whereby the guide plate 2397 operates in the vertical direction. Here, as described above, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23401, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate. 236 are integrally formed. Therefore, when the guide plate 2397 configured integrally with the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601 operates in the vertical direction, the guide plate 2397, the drive mechanism attachment plate 23601, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, and the drive mechanism attachment plate 23401. Then, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 are integrally operated in the vertical direction.

  As described above, since the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 operates in synchronization with the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear side are driven by the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270. The light guide plate 236 can be reciprocated in the vertical direction with respect to the large-sized accessory support arm 238. Since the large accessory 232 is fixedly attached to the large accessory support arm 238, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are moved in the vertical direction by the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270. Then, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 move in the vertical direction with respect to the large accessory 232 as shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a front view of the large accessory main body 230, and shows a state in which the light guide plates 234 and 236 are operated with respect to the large accessory 232.

[2-2-2. Large accessory drive mechanism]
With reference to FIG. 26, the large accessory driving mechanism (the large accessory left driving mechanism 240, the large accessory right driving mechanism 260) will be described. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240.

  The large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 differ in whether the large accessory support arm 238 is supported on the left side or on the right side, but the structure and operation are substantially the same. Since it is the same, the description about the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 is abbreviate | omitted, and only the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 is demonstrated.

  The large accessory left drive mechanism 240 includes a left drive mechanism attachment base member 241 to which various members constituting the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 are attached, a drive motor 242 as a drive source, and an output shaft of the drive motor 242. A driving gear 243 connected coaxially to transmit the rotational force of the driving motor 242, a ball screw 245 to which the rotational force of the driving gear 243 is transmitted, and when the ball screw 245 rotates, it moves up and down and is a large-sized accessory From a base 252 that supports a support arm 238 (see, for example, FIG. 25) from below, a bar-shaped guide 246 that extends in a vertical direction substantially parallel to the ball screw 245 and guides the movement of the base 252 in the vertical direction, and a base 252 Arm support guide 247 for preventing the large-sized accessory support arm 238 from dropping, and an arm support groove for supporting the arm support guide 247 With product 254, a guide supporting portion 248 for supporting the guide 246, and a lock mechanism 250 for holding the large role object supporting arm 238 from below, and a locking mechanism supporting portion 249 for supporting the locking mechanism 250.

[2-2-1. Various members such as drive mechanism mounting base members]
As shown in FIG. 26, the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 is a rectangular member extending in the vertical direction, and is a notched region (upper portion of the left vertical frame 2122 of the main body frame portion 210). For example, see FIG.

  The drive motor 242 is, for example, a stepping motor. The drive gear 243 is a gear that is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 242. The driven gear (not shown) is a gear that meshes with the drive motor 242.

  The ball screw 245 is connected to a driven gear (not shown) and rotates. The ball screw 245 is configured by the male screw member 2450 and the female screw member 2451 being screwed together. The female screw member 2451 moves in the vertical direction as the male screw member 2450 rotates.

  A base 252 on which a large-sized accessory support arm 238 can be placed is attached and fixed to the female screw member 2451. On this pedestal 252, a large-sized accessory support arm 238 is placed through an elastic buffer member 256 (see, for example, FIG. 10 or FIG. 11) while maintaining a degree of freedom without being fixed upward. ing. Therefore, when the female screw member 2451 moves in the vertical direction, the large accessory main body 230 moves in the vertical direction via the large accessory support arm 238 accordingly.

  The guide support portion 248 is fixed to the left drive mechanism attachment base member 241. The guide support portion 248 supports the guide 246 and rotatably supports the male screw member 2450. The lock mechanism support 249 is fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 via the guide support 248.

  The arm support guide 247 is slidably inserted into a guide hole formed in an arm support groove member 254 provided in a large-sized accessory support arm 238 (for example, see FIG. 11). When the arm support guide 247 is inserted into the guide hole formed in the arm support groove member 254, the movement of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 in the front-rear direction is restricted. This prevents the large accessory support arm 238 from falling off the pedestal 252.

  The guide 246 is slidably inserted into a guide hole formed in the female screw member 2451. The guide 246 guides the movement of the female screw member 2451 in the vertical direction.

  Here, as described above, the large accessory support arm 238 (for example, see FIG. 10) is supported by the above-described arm support guide 247 in the front-rear direction, but is fixed by, for example, a screw in the vertical direction. Since it is only placed on the pedestal 252, the degree of freedom in the upward direction is large. In the present embodiment, as described above, the large accessory main body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is supported by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 in both ends. For this reason, if the lifting speed by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the lifting speed by the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 do not match, not only smooth lifting but also a situation in which it cannot be lifted may occur. In particular, since the large-sized accessory body 230 of the present embodiment is large and heavy, the tendency is remarkable. The discrepancy between the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 may be caused by a trivial matter such as a foreign object biting. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is placed on the base 252 so as not to be fixed upward in the left and right directions so that the degree of freedom in the upward direction is increased. ing. Therefore, even if the lifting speed by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the lifting speed by the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 do not necessarily match, smooth lifting can be maintained as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the large-sized accessory main body 230, and to perform an accessory effect that can give a large impact.

  In this embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is placed on the pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed upward on both the left side and the right side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of freedom in the upward direction is not necessarily limited thereto. Even if only one of the left side and the right side is large, smooth elevation can be maintained within a certain range.

  Further, in this embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is placed on the pedestal 252 (that is, the large accessory support arm 238 is supported from below by the pedestal 252). The accessory support arm 238 may be suspended so as to be supported upward, and the degree of freedom in the downward direction may be increased.

  Further, as described above, the large-sized accessory support arm 238 (for example, see FIG. 10) is merely placed on the pedestal 252 in the vertical direction, as described above. At times, the large-sized accessory support arm 238 may lack stability. That is, when the large article support arm 238 moves up and down, it does not slide smoothly between the guide 246 and the guide hole formed in the female screw member, or the guide formed in the arm support guide 247 and the arm support groove member 254. There is a risk that it will not slide smoothly between the holes.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to suppress the instability when the large-sized article support arm 238 is raised and lowered, a tension applying member 258 that applies tension to the large-sized article support arm 238 on the left side, and the large-sized accessory support A tension applying member 278 (see, for example, FIG. 10) that applies tension to the arm 238 on the right side is provided. The tension applying member 258 and the tension applying member 278 are similar in configuration and action, although the attachment portions are different in the left-right direction. Therefore, the tension applying member 258 will be described below, and the tension applying member 278 will be described. Is omitted.

  The tension applying member 258 includes a rotating member (not shown) that can rotate around an axis, a metal ribbon-like member (not shown) that is fixedly attached to the axis of the rotating member, and the ribbon. And a biasing member (not shown) that applies a biasing force to the rotating member so that the coil-shaped member is wound in a coil shape centered on the axis. The other end of the ribbon-like member is attached to the large-sized accessory support arm 238.

  The tension applying member 258 is fixedly attached to the lock mechanism support portion 249 so as to rotate in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. Since the lock mechanism support portion 249 is fixed to the left drive mechanism attachment base member 241 via the guide support portion 248 as described above, the tension applying member 258 is also fixed to the left drive mechanism attachment base member 241. Become. When the large accessory support arm 238 moves up and down, the large accessory support arm 238 moves relative to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241. Therefore, when the large accessory support arm 238 moves downward, a tension applying member. Tension acts in the reverse direction (upward) by 258. Similarly, since tension is applied in the opposite direction also by the tension applying member 278, instability of the large accessory support arm 238 when the large accessory support arm 238 is raised and lowered can be suppressed, and the large accessory support arm 238 can be smoothly moved. Can be lifted and lowered.

  Further, since the tension applying members 258 and 278 apply an upward force to the large-sized accessory support arm 238, when the large-sized accessory support arm 238 is moved upward, the tension applying members 258 and 278 do not move upward. It also has a function to assist. This makes it even more. It is possible to smoothly move the large-sized article support arm 238 in the upward direction.

[2-2-2-2. Lock mechanism]
With reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the configuration and operation of the locking mechanism 250 will be described. FIG. 27 is an example of a perspective view showing a lock mechanism and a support structure thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of a holding state in which a large accessory support arm 238 is held from below. FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing a lock mechanism and a support structure thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a view showing an example of a release state in which a holding state for holding the large-sized accessory support arm 238 from below is released. .

  The lock mechanism 250 is attached and fixed to the left drive mechanism attachment base member 241 (for example, see FIG. 26) via the lock mechanism support portion 249 and the guide support portion 248 (for example, see both in FIG. 26).

  As shown in FIG. 27, the lock mechanism 250 holds the large accessory body 230 from below via the large accessory support arm 238, thereby holding the large accessory body 230 upward. Can be maintained.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, when the above-described holding mode is released, the lock mechanism 250 does not interfere with the large-sized accessory body 230 when the large-sized accessory body 230 moves downward. The large-sized accessory body 230 is retreated from the downward movement locus (trajectory). At this time, it is configured not to slide and retreat with respect to the lower surface of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 but to retreat by a rotational motion.

  Specifically, the lock mechanism 250 includes a lock mechanism mounting base member 2502 (see, for example, FIG. 26), a lock motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26), a lock drive gear 2506, and a lock driven gear 2508. , Pins 25082, cylindrical rollers 2510, sliders 2512, stoppers 2514, and stopper support shafts 2516.

  The lock mechanism mounting base member 2502 is fixed to a lock mechanism support portion 249 (for example, see FIG. 26). A locking motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26) is a stepping motor, and is fixed to the lock mechanism mounting base member 2502. The lock drive gear 2506 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the lock motor 2504. The lock driven gear 2508 is a gear that meshes with the lock drive gear 2506.

  The pin 25082 has a cylindrical shape protruding from the locking driven gear 2508. The cylindrical roller 2510 is a member provided so as to cover the outer periphery of the pin 25082 and rotatably provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pin 25802.

  The slider 2512 converts the rotational force from the locking motor 2504 into a vertical force and transmits it to the stopper 2514.

  The slider 2512 includes a pin insertion hole 25122 through which the pin 25082 is inserted, and a lock rack 25124.

  The stopper 2514 is a member bent in a substantially L shape. A support hole 25142 is formed at one end of the stopper 2514, and a stopper support shaft 2516 is inserted through the support hole 25142. The stopper 2514 is rotatably attached to the lock mechanism attachment base member 2502 via a stopper support shaft 2516. A locking pinion 25144 is formed at the one end of the stopper 2514. The locking pinion 25144 meshes with the locking rack 25124 of the slider 2512.

(Explanation of lock mechanism operation)
The operation of the lock mechanism 250 will be described. When the lock motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26) is rotated, the lock drive gear 2506 is rotated along with the rotation, and the lock driven gear 2508 is further rotated. As the locking driven gear 2508 rotates, the pin 25082 rotates. When the pin 25082 rotates, the pin 25082 slides in the pin insertion hole 25122 of the slider 2512 with the rotation, and the slider 2512 moves in the vertical direction. When the slider 2512 moves in the vertical direction, the stopper 2514 rotates. By this rotation, the slider 2512 has a holding state (see, for example, FIG. 27) that holds the large-sized accessory support arm 238 from below, and a released state in which the holding state of the large-sized accessory supporting arm 238 is released (for example, FIG. 28)) can be selectively taken.

  Thus, even if the weight increases due to an increase in size of the large-sized accessory support arm 238 (large-sized accessory 232), the large-sized accessory support arm 238 can be held from below. Since it is possible to prevent 238 from falling naturally due to the gravity action, it is possible to execute an effect effect that gives a large impact by the large-sized large-sized accessory 232.

  By the way, when holding and supporting the large accessory support arm 238 from below, the holding is performed by sliding the lock mechanism 250 against the lower surface of the large accessory main body 230 (large accessory support arm 238). If it is going to be released, considerable force is required due to the weight of the large-sized accessory body 230. In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the holding mode and the release state can be switched by the rotational movement of the lock mechanism 250 without sliding, so that a large force main body portion does not require a large amount of force to the left. The lock mechanism 250 can be switched from the holding mode to the released state with respect to the lower surface of 230.

[2-3. Rear screen unit]
The configuration of the rear screen unit 290 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a rear screen unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

  The rear screen unit 290 includes an upper rear screen 2902, a lower rear screen 2904, and an intermediate rear screen 2906.

  As described above, an image is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 by the image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 (see, for example, FIG. 3). The lower rear screen 2904 is reflected by the rear mirror 126 (for example, see FIG. 3), but the image is projected by the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 (for example, see FIG. 3). An image is projected onto the intermediate rear screen 2906 by both the image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124. The image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected forward from the second rear projector 124 include an image reflected by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror).

  As described above, the rear screen unit 290 projects an image by image light projected from a plurality of rear projectors (the first rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124 (see, for example, FIG. 3)). A clear image can be projected on the rear screen unit 290 over a wide area while minimizing the distance between the rear screen unit 290 and the rear projector.

  The intermediate rear screen 2906 may be projected with only the image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122, or only the image light projected from the second rear projector 124. A video image may be projected.

  The number of projectors that project image light toward the rear screen unit 290 is one if a clear image can be projected over a wide area without increasing the distance between the rear screen unit 290 and the rear projector more than necessary. If there is no problem in terms of installation space and cost, three or more may be used.

  The upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are each formed in a substantially rectangular shape, for example. The upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged along a substantially vertical direction so as to be shifted from each other in the front-rear direction. More specifically, the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged so that the upper rear screen 2902 is located on the rear side of the lower rear screen 2904 so as not to overlap in front view. ing. As a result, a space is formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904), and both the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 are viewed in front. You can see it visually.

  A space formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904) can be used as an effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) in which various effects are performed. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned large-sized accessory main body 230 (see, for example, FIG. 8) having a heavy feeling is held above (for example, a rear position of a decorative accessory 560 described later), and an internal lottery described later is performed. Based on the result, the large-sized accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large-sized accessory right drive mechanism 260 (see, for example, FIG. 10) are driven by the control of a sub CPU 731 (see, for example, FIG. 48) to be described later. The main body 230 (see, for example, FIG. 10) is advanced into the space.

  The intermediate rear screen 2906 is arranged so as to fill a gap between the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 and the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906 are connected by, for example, a transparent connecting member 2908, and the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen are connected. The lower side of 2906 is connected. FIG. 30 is an example of a perspective view of a cross section of the rear screen unit 290 cut in the vertical direction as seen from the rear. The lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are joined to each other without using the connecting member 2908. However, the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are not limited to this. Alternatively, they may be connected by a member similar to the transparent connecting member 2908 described above.

  The intermediate rear screen 2906 is inclined upward from the front to the rear. Therefore, the image projected on the intermediate rear screen 2906 can also be viewed in front view. As described above, the rear screen unit 290 has one surface formed by the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and functions as one projection area capable of projecting continuous images. It is possible to project an image with a sense of depth while making it happen.

  As described above, the rear screen unit 290 allows a continuous image to be displayed over a wide area while allowing the front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904) to function as an effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later). Therefore, it is possible to project a new effect that has never existed.

  Even if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are shifted in the front-rear direction, the intermediate rear screen 2906 is not necessarily indispensable. For example, a continuous image is projected onto the rear screen unit 290 if the front screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are shifted from each other in the front-rear direction without causing a gap between them. Even so, the player can see such continuous images. However, depending on the angle at which the rear screen unit 290 is viewed, the gap may be seen and the continuous image may not be seen. Therefore, it is preferable that the gap is filled with the intermediate rear screen 2906.

  Even if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are shifted in the front-rear direction, one of the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 is curved to If connected, it is possible to prevent a gap from being generated between the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 without using the intermediate rear screen 2906.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the upper rear screen 2902 is disposed on the rear side of the lower rear screen 2904, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper rear screen 2902 may be disposed in front of the lower rear screen 2904 so that an effect space is created in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (below the upper rear screen 2902). . In addition, the screen is divided into left and right instead of vertically, and either one of the left rear screen and the right screen is arranged behind the other screen, and the front of the one screen ( An effect space may be created on the side of the other screen.

  The rear screen unit 290 includes a plurality of members such as an upper rear screen 2902, a lower rear screen 2904, and an intermediate rear screen 2906. The rear screen unit 290 is a single member using a member that can be bent or curved. You may make it comprise.

[2-4. Game panel]
With reference to FIG. 31, the structure of the gaming panel 300 will be described. FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing a game panel 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming panel 300 is disposed in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29). Therefore, the above-described effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) is positioned above the game panel 300.

  The game panel 300 according to the present embodiment is formed of a rectangular transparent member, and is configured so that a game ball as a game medium launched from a later-described launch handle 588 (see, for example, FIG. 32) can flow down. It has a circular game area 320. The game area 320 is partitioned by rails 310. In addition, the game area 320 is provided with various bonuses (for example, a center bonus) and various receiving entrances (for example, a start opening, a big prize opening, a passing gate), and a guide nail is implanted therein. In the substantially central part of the game area 320, there is a symbol effect area 330. In other words, the symbol effect is projected in the symbol effect region 330 by projecting the symbol effect on the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) corresponding to the symbol effect region 330.

  It should be noted that various bonuses including various rails provided in the game area 320 and various reception ports can visually recognize images projected on the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) disposed behind the game panel 300. Furthermore, it is preferable that it is composed of a colorless transparent member. When it is desired to watch the game in the game area 320 rather than the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904, the sub CPU (see, for example, FIG. 48) controls the colorless and transparent various functions and the various receiving ports. By projecting, for example, colored images along the various types of accessory and various reception ports to the corresponding positions, it is preferable to make it easy to visually recognize the various types of combination items and the various reception ports. As a result, when the effect projected on the lower rear screen 2904 is more important than the game in the game area 320, an image that can eliminate the presence of various actors and various reception ports is projected, When the game in the game area 320 is more important than the effect projected on the side rear screen 2904, it is preferable to project an image that can give the presence of various actors and various entrances.

  In addition, since various kinds of accessories and various reception openings including the rail 310 provided in the game area 320 are not significantly different from various combinations and various reception openings provided in the game area of a general pachinko machine, illustration is omitted. The control in which an internal lottery is performed based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening and the game proceeds will be described later.

  Here, the positional relationship between the gaming panel 300 and the lower rear screen 2904 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 31. FIG. In the gaming panel 300, the peripheral portion along the upper side has a connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904 (the lower side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)) in front view. It is almost coincident. This makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the boundary (connection portion) between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906. However, whether or not the peripheral portion along the upper side of the gaming panel 300 and the connection portion (the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) are substantially on the same straight line in front view. It also depends on the angle seen from the front. Therefore, in a state where the player is seated toward the gaming machine 1, the peripheral portion along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the above-described connection portion are substantially collinear with the player's line of sight. Preferably it is. For example, when the player is seated toward the gaming machine, the player's line of sight (the line connecting the player's eyes and the upper side of the gaming panel 300) viewing the upper side of the gaming panel 300 is substantially horizontal. For example, the peripheral edge portion along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the connecting portion may be substantially on the same straight line in the substantially horizontal direction.

  Note that the gaming panel 300 has a peripheral portion along the upper side in front view with a connection portion between the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 (the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)). You may make it substantially correspond.

  Further, the gaming panel 300 may be arranged in front of the upper rear screen 2902 instead of being arranged in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29). In this case, the peripheral portion along the lower side of the gaming panel 300 is viewed in front from the connection portion between the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 (the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)). Either substantially coincide with each other, or substantially coincide with the connecting portion of the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the intermediate rear screen 2906 (the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904)) in front view. preferable.

  Note that the gaming panel 300 of the present embodiment is made of a transparent resin member, for example, so that an image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 can be viewed through the gaming panel 300 in a front view. Accordingly, the player can play a game ball flowing down the game area 320, an image projected on the rear screen unit 290 including the lower rear screen 2904 located behind the game panel 300, and a front side of the upper rear screen 2902 ( This is such that all of the movable effects produced by, for example, the large-sized accessory main body 230 in the effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) in the game panel 300 and the lower rear screen 2904 can be viewed in front view. Unprecedented new gaming machines can be provided.

  The rail 310 includes an outer rail 312 formed in an annular shape, and an inner rail 314 disposed along the outer rail 312 inside the outer rail 312. When a firing handle 588 (see, for example, FIG. 32) described below is operated, the game ball is fired by a launching device (not shown) and passes between the outer rail 312 and the inner rail 314 to enter the game area 320. Be driven into. When a game ball that has been driven toward the game area 320 in this way wins a start opening arranged in the game area 320, an internal lottery described later is performed. From the rear projection device 120 toward the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) so that the symbol effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected onto the lower rear screen 2904 corresponding to the symbol effect region 330 described above. Image light is projected.

[3. Front door unit]
With reference to FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the structure of the front door unit 500 is demonstrated. FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door unit 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door unit 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention is viewed obliquely from the rear.

  The front door unit 500 includes a front screen unit 510, various members (game area partition glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540), and a front decoration frame 550.

[3-1. Front screen unit]
The configuration of the front screen unit 510 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view showing some of the components of the front door unit 500 in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing a front screen 512 in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the front screen unit 510 in one embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the front screen unit 510 includes a front screen 512 and a front screen pressing plate 514. When the image light is projected from the front to the rear, the front screen 512 functions as a projection member on which the image is projected by the projected image light and can also visually recognize the rear of the front screen 512. It is a light transmissive projection member that can be produced.

  In the present embodiment, an image as an effect can be projected onto the front screen 512 by image light projected from a front projection device 600 (for example, see FIG. 39) described later.

  However, the image is not necessarily limited to the image projected by the image light projected from the projector as long as it is visible through the rear (for example, transmissive liquid crystal).

  In addition, a gaming panel 300 (for example, see FIG. 31) and a lower rear screen 2904 (for example, see FIG. 29) are arranged behind the front screen 512. The front screen 512 is light-transmitting as described above. It is a projection member. Therefore, the player can view not only the effect projected on the front screen 512 but also the game ball flowing down the game area 320 of the game panel 300 and the effect projected on the lower rear screen 2904 at the same time. .

  As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the front screen 512 has a mesh sheet 5124 attached to substantially the entire area of the front side surface of the front panel 5122, whereby a light transmissive projection member is obtained. Function as.

  Note that the area where the mesh sheet 5124 is pasted on the front panel 5122 is not limited to the entire area, and can be pasted on an area where an image is desired to be projected by image light projected from the front projector 600 (see, for example, FIG. 39). Good. An area on the front panel 5122 to which the mesh sheet 5124 is attached becomes a projection area where an image is projected by image light projected from the front projection apparatus 600.

  In addition, the surface on the side where the mesh sheet 5124 is attached to the front panel 5122 is not limited to the front surface, and may be the back surface.

  The material of the front panel 5122 is not particularly limited as long as it is a transparent plate-like member, and examples thereof include a glass plate and a synthetic resin plate (for example, a polycarbonate plate and an acrylic plate).

  The mesh sheet 5124 is a sheet having a fine mesh (a gap between the mesh), and is a sheet that can reflect light through the mesh and allow light to pass through the mesh. Examples of the mesh sheet 5124 include a mesh sheet (for example, an amid sheet) used for a screen door. This net-like sheet can change the light transmittance by changing the ratio of the net region that reflects light and the net that passes light.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the light transmittance in the upper region of the front screen 512 is the highest and the light transmittance gradually decreases toward the lower region. That is, the sharpness (shading) of the image projected on the front screen 512 is the highest in the upper region and appears as a gradation that decreases in gradation toward the lower region. In other words, the image projected on the front screen 512 is clearly displayed in the upper region near the player's line of sight, and the sharpness is lowered in the lower region where the game panel 300 is disposed. Therefore, while visually recognizing the image projected on the front screen 512, a game ball flowing down the game area 320 (eg, see FIG. 31) of the game panel 300 or an image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 (eg, described later) The image imitating the liquid crystal display area and the image of the design variation effect based on the result of the internal lottery described later) can also be visually recognized, and an unprecedented effect can be executed.

  The front screen pressing member 514 is a frame-like member into which the front screen 512 can be fitted, and is held by the holding frame 540 of the front door unit 500 in a state in which the front screen 512 is fitted.

  Note that a sheet attached to the front panel 5122 is a sheet in which a plurality of minute dot-shaped light-shielding members are arranged in a plane at minute intervals instead of the mesh sheet 5124 (hereinafter referred to as “dot-shaped sheet”). ) May be adopted. When light is projected toward the dot-shaped sheet, the dot-shaped sheet reflects light at the dot-shaped light shielding member and allows light to pass through the gap between the light shielding members. This dot-like sheet can change the light transmittance by changing the ratio of the region that reflects light and the region that transmits light.

  In the present embodiment, a net-like sheet 5124 or a dot-like sheet attached to the front panel 5122 is used as a light-transmitting projection target member. However, an image projected on the front screen 512 and the front screen If an effect performed behind 512 (for example, an image projected on the rear screen unit 290, an effect effect by a large accessory 232, a game area 320 in which a game ball flows down, etc.) can be visually recognized from the front. The mesh sheet 5124 or the dot sheet need not be attached to the front panel 5122. For example, if the mesh sheet 5124 or the dot sheet can be supported so that the projected image light can be projected, the supported mesh sheet 5124 or the dot sheet can be used without being attached to the front panel 5122. It can function as a light transmissive projection member. Further, the present invention is not limited to attaching a mesh sheet 5124 or a dot sheet to the front panel 5122. For example, the front panel 5122 is directly processed so that a mesh pattern or a dot pattern is formed on the surface of the front panel 5122. You may make it do. Further, the shape of the surface of the front panel 5122 is not limited to the net shape or the dot shape, and even if a smoke process for reducing the transparency of the front panel 5122 is performed, it functions as a light transmissive projection member. be able to.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the game area 320 of the game panel 300 and various effects (display effects projected on the front panel 5122, display effects projected on the rear screen unit 290). And the effect being executed in the effect space 700 (for example, the effect effect performed in the later-described FIG. 47) in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904 and the game panel 300). It is possible to provide an unprecedented new gaming machine that can be viewed simultaneously in front view.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an unprecedented new accessory such as the large accessory main body 230 advancing between the image projected on the front panel 5122 and the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902. It is possible to perform the production.

[3-2. Various members of front door unit]
With reference to FIG. 34, the various members (game area partition glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540) of the front door unit 500 described above will be described. FIG. 34 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the above-described various members (game area partition glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540) and the front screen unit 510.

  The game area partition glass 520 is a member arranged on the front surface of the game panel 300 (for example, see FIG. 7), and is a member that partitions the game area 320 (for example, see FIG. 31) from the external space. The game area partition glass 520 is formed of a transparent plate member (for example, a glass plate or a resin member).

  The spacer 522 is interposed between the game area section glass 520 and the game panel 300 (for example, see FIG. 7), and the game area 320 (see, for example, FIG. 31) between the game area section glass 520 and the game panel 300. ) Is a member that secures a certain space so that game balls can flow down. The spacer 522 is formed in a U shape with an upper part opened.

  The holding frame 540 is a frame-like member that holds the front screen unit 510, the game area partition glass 520, and the spacer 522. On the rear surface side of the holding frame 540, a recess for accommodating these members is formed. In addition, an opening window 5402 is formed in the holding frame 540. Through the opening window 5402, the player can view the image projected on the front screen unit 510. Note that an opening window corresponding to the opening window 5402 is also formed in the front decoration frame 550, and the front door is formed by the opening window formed in the front decoration frame 550 and the opening window 5402 formed in the holding frame 540. An opening window 5002 (for example, see FIG. 32) of the unit 500 is configured.

  In addition, on the back side of the holding frame 540, the metal fittings are located at positions corresponding to the attachment metal fittings 214 (for example, see FIG. 8) provided at the upper and lower ends of the left side of the main body frame 212 (for example, see FIG. 8). 542 (see, for example, FIG. 33) is provided. The metal fitting 542 is a hinge member that is interposed between the holding frame 540 and the main body frame 212 and attaches the holding frame 540 to the main body frame 212 by being engaged with the attachment metal fitting 214. The front door unit 500 (holding frame 540) can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 212 via the mounting bracket 214 and the bracket 542.

[3-3. Front decoration frame]
As shown in FIG. 32, the front decorative frame 550 includes a front door frame 552, a side decorative accessory (right side decorative accessory 580, left side decorative accessory 586), a firing handle 588, and a storage unit 590. , A decorative accessory 560, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 (see, for example, FIG. 39) capable of operating the decorative accessory 560 in the vertical direction, and a front projection device 600 (see, for example, FIG. 39). I have.

[3-3-1. Front door frame]
The front door frame 552 is a substantially rectangular frame, and includes an upper frame, a lower frame, a left frame, and a right frame. Each of the left and right frames has a thickness in the front-rear direction that gradually increases from the center in the up-down direction, and a protruding portion 5520 having the maximum thickness is formed at the upper end. On the overhanging portion 5520, a decorative accessory 560 and a front projection device 600 (for example, see FIG. 39) are arranged.

[3-3-2. Side decorations]
A right side decoration accessory 580 is provided on the right side of the front decoration frame 550 when viewed from the front, and a left side decoration accessory 586 is provided on the left side of the front decoration frame 550 when viewed from the front. The right side decorative accessory 580 includes a right side upper decorative accessory 582 and a right side lower decorative accessory 584.

  Although the form of the right side upper decoration accessory 582 is not particularly limited, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 32, the left half of the flapping wing is three-dimensionally modeled. The heel of the right side upper decoration accessory 582 and the snake decoration 5866 (see, for example, FIG. 37) of the left side decoration accessory 586 are arranged in such a manner that they rub against each other.

  Further, the form of the right side lower decoration accessory 584 is not particularly limited. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 32, the substantially triangular member is placed in a state where one apex is directed forward. And bent to the left while projecting forward.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the left side decorative accessory 586 is three-dimensional so that a decorative lens 5862, a transparent cover member 5864 that covers the decorative lens 5862 from the outside, and a snake wraps around the transparent cover member 5864 in a spiral shape. A snake decoration 5866 and an LED substrate 5868. A storage unit 590 is disposed below the left side decoration accessory 586. FIG. 37 is an example of a perspective view of the left side decoration accessory 586.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 38, the lens effect in the above-mentioned decorative lens 5862 will be described. FIG. 38 is an example of a plan view of only the decorative lens 5862 and the LED substrate 5868. Note that the uppermost surface of the decorative lens 5862 is a flat surface, and this flat surface is hatched with a shadow for convenience of explanation.

  The decorative lens 5862 has a vertically long shape (see FIG. 37), and the back side is diamond-cut. The decorative lens 5862 is attached to the LED substrate 5868 by a rod-like support member 5872 extending in the front-rear direction so that the LED arrangement surface 58680 of the LED substrate 5868 arranged on the back side faces the diamond-cut side. It has been. A large number of LEDs 5870 are arranged on the LED arrangement surface 58680 of the LED substrate 5868 so as to face substantially the entire region on the back side of the decorative lens 5862 in a mode of emitting light forward.

  The reason why the back side of the decorative lens 5862 is diamond-cut is to diffuse the light emitted from the LED 5870 by diamond cutting. Therefore, the back side of the decorative lens 5862 is not necessarily diamond-cut as long as the light emitted from the LED 5870 can be diffused, and may be formed in, for example, an uneven shape.

  In addition, the decorative lens 5862 has a shape in which the left surface is undulating. For example, taking the cross section shown in FIG. 37 as an example, the left side of the decorative lens 5862 has points A, B, C, and D as the vertices of the convex portion that swells outward (left side). Exists. And the recessed part is formed between the vertex of one convex part, and the adjacent convex part. As for the recessed part between A point and B point, the vertex of the recessed part dented to the innermost side (right side) is a point. Moreover, the vertex of the recessed part dented in the innermost side (right side) is a point b between the points B and C. Similarly, as for the recessed part between C point and D point, the vertex of the recessed part dented in the innermost side (right side) is c point. The light that has been diffused by the diamond cut and traveled through the decorative lens 5862 is condensed at points a, b, and c. Even if the light source is only the LED 5870 due to such a condensing effect, it is shown to the player that the light source exists at points a, b and c in addition to the LED 5870. It becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, the condensing points in the decorative lens 5862 are three points, a point, b point, and c point, but it goes without saying that the number of condensing points is not limited to this.

[3-3-3. Launch handle]
As shown in FIG. 32, the firing handle 588 is fixed to the lower right of the front door frame 552. The launch handle 588 is electrically connected to a game ball launcher (not shown), and when an operation for rotating the launch handle 588 is performed, the launch handle 588 is directed from the game ball launch device to the game area 320 (for example, see FIG. 31). A game ball is fired. The launch intensity of the game ball toward the game area 320 is determined according to the operation amount of the launch handle.

[3-3-4. Reservoir]
The storage part 590 is arranged on the left side of the front door frame 552 and below the left side decoration accessory 586. The storage unit 590 is configured to store game balls.

[3-3-5. Decorative character]
With reference to FIGS. 39 to 45, the configuration of the decorative accessory 560 will be described. FIG. 39 is an example of a vertical cross-sectional view of the upper part of the front door unit 500. FIG. 40 is an example of a perspective view when the decorative accessory cover 562 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 41 is an example of a perspective view when the decorative accessory cover 562 is viewed from the rear. FIG. 42 is an example of a perspective view when the LED substrate 564 is viewed from the front. FIG. 43 is an example of a perspective view when the LED substrate 564 is viewed from the rear. FIG. 44 is an example of a front view of the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570. The position of the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 shown in FIG. 44 is the origin position (uppermost position). FIG. 45 is an example of a rear view of the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570.

  The decorative accessory 560 includes a frontmost decorative accessory cover 562 (see FIG. 41), and an LED board 564 (see FIG. 42) fixedly attached to the decorative accessory cover 562 on the back of the decorative accessory cover 562. , And LEDs 566 (see FIG. 42) arranged substantially uniformly over the entire front surface of the LED substrate 564. The decorative accessory 560 is positioned in front of a front projection device 600 described later.

[3-3-5-1. Decorative material cover]
The decorative accessory cover 562 is made of a light-transmitting material and has a predetermined logo or the like (see FIGS. 40 and 41).

  As shown in FIG. 41, a light diffusing portion 5622 is formed on the rear surface of the decorative accessory cover 562. The light diffusion portion 5622 is a portion capable of diffusing the light when irradiated with light, and is formed by forming a predetermined uneven shape on the surface.

[3-3-3-2. LED board]
As shown in FIG. 42, the LED board 564 is a board on which the LEDs 566 are arranged on the front surface, and is arranged on the back side of the decorative accessory cover 562 (for example, see FIG. 40). In addition, the LED board 564 has a size that allows the decoration accessory cover 562 to emit light substantially over the entire surface, although it does not protrude from the decoration accessory cover 562 in a front view. The LED 566 may be a single color LED or a full color RGB type LED.

  As shown in FIG. 43, a plurality of bosses 568 are formed on the rear surface of the LED substrate 564. These bosses 568 are bosses for fixing the LED substrate 564 to a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 described later. By screwing screws into these bosses 568, the LED board 564 can be fixed to a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 (for example, see FIG. 44).

[3-3-5-3. Decorative accessory drive mechanism]
As shown in FIG. 39, the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 is disposed on the overhanging portion 5520 on the upper portion of the front door frame 552 (more specifically, on the rear side of the LED board 564 (for example, see FIG. 43)). Is done. The decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 moves only the LED substrate 564 of the front projection device 600 and the LED substrate 564 in the vertical direction while maintaining the position of the front projection device 600. When the LED substrate 564 moves in the vertical direction, the whole decorative accessory 560 including the foremost decorative accessory cover 562 (see, for example, FIG. 42) moves in the vertical direction.

  Of the front projection device 600 and the LED substrate 564, only the LED substrate 564 is moved in the vertical direction by the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 when a clear image is projected on the front screen 512 (front projection). If the position of the apparatus 600 is changed, there is a possibility that the image projected on the front screen 512 may be out of focus), so that the decorative object 560 can advance toward the front position of the front screen 512 on which the image is projected. It is to do.

  44 and 45, the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 includes a substantially rectangular base plate 5702 that is long in the left-right direction, a left drive mechanism 5703, a right drive mechanism 5723, and a decorative accessory attachment hole 5745. And a fixing hole 5744.

  The left drive mechanism 5703 is a mechanism for moving the left side of the LED substrate 564 (for example, see FIG. 42) in the front view in the vertical direction, and includes a left slider 5704, an extension portion 5706, a guide hole 5708, a guide 5710, A motor 5712, a drive gear 5714, a first driven gear 5716, a second driven gear 5718, a third driven gear 5720, and an optical sensor 5722 are provided.

  The left slider 5704 is guided by a guide 5710 and can slide up and down.

  The extending portion 5706 is a portion extending from the left side surface of the left slider 5704 to the left side. An elongated guide hole 5708 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the extending portion 5706.

  The guide 5710 is fixed to the front surface of the base plate 5702 and is disposed so as to extend in the vertical direction in the left portion of the base plate 5702. The guide 5710 supports the left slider 5704 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

  The motor 5712 is a stepping motor, and is fixed to the left side portion of the rear surface of the base plate 5702 when viewed from the front.

  The drive gear 5714 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the motor 5712, and is disposed on the front side of the base plate 5702.

  The first driven gear 5716 meshes with the drive gear 5714 and is disposed on the front side of the base plate 5702.

  The second driven gear 5718 meshes with the first driven gear 5716 and is disposed on the front side of the base plate 5702. A detection piece 57182 is formed on the second driven gear 5718. The detection piece 57182 is a portion that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722. The detection piece 57182 is provided at a position that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722 when the left slider 5704 reaches the uppermost position in the vertical movement range.

  The third driven gear 5720 meshes with the second driven gear 5718 and is disposed on the front surface side of the base plate 5702. A boss 57202 is formed to protrude from the third driven gear 5720. The boss 57202 is inserted into the guide hole 5708 and is slidable with respect to the inner peripheral surface of the guide hole 5708.

  The optical sensor 5722 is a sensor that detects the detection piece 57182. As described above, the detection piece 57182 is provided at a position that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722 when the left slider 5704 reaches the uppermost position in the vertical movement range. When the left slider 5704 is at the uppermost position in the vertical movement range, the origin position of the LED board 564 (that is, the decorative accessory 560) is set.

  The spring 5746 is a tension coil spring. The spring 5746 is disposed along the vertical direction on the front side of the base plate 5702. The upper end of the spring 5746 is fixed to the upper end portion of the base plate 5702, and the lower end of the spring 5746 is fixed to the lower end portion of the left slider 5704. The spring 5746 exerts an elastic force in a direction in which the left slider 5704 is pulled upward.

  The right drive mechanism 5723 is provided as a pair with the left drive mechanism 5703 in the left-right direction, and is a mechanism that moves the right side of the LED board 564 in the front-rear direction. The right drive mechanism 5723 includes a right slider 5724, an extension 5726, a guide hole 5728, a guide 5730, a motor 5732, a drive gear 5734, a first driven gear 5736, a second driven gear 5738, 3 driven gears 5740 and an optical sensor 5742 are provided.

  The right drive mechanism 5723 has the same function as each component of the left drive mechanism 5703, although there is a difference between moving the LED substrate 564 up and down on the left side and moving it up and down on the right side. Therefore, description of the details of each component of the right drive mechanism 5723 is omitted.

(Explanation of operation of left drive mechanism)
The operation of the left drive mechanism 5703 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 46 is an example of a front view of the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570, and shows a state where the LED board 564 (that is, the decorative accessory 560) shown in FIG. 42 is lowered to the lowest end.

  The left drive mechanism 5703 operates in synchronization with the right drive mechanism 5723 to move the LED board 564 (for example, see FIG. 42) up and down. The right drive mechanism 5723 has the same operating principle as the left drive mechanism 5703, although the rotation direction of the motor 5740 when moving the LED board 564 up and down is opposite to the rotation direction of the motor 5720 of the left drive mechanism 5703. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  When the motor 5712 of the left drive mechanism 5703 rotates, the drive gear 5714, the first driven gear 5716, the second driven gear 5718, and the third driven gear 5720 are sequentially rotated along with the rotation. When the third driven gear 5720 rotates, the boss 57202 rotates around the center of the third driven gear 5720 as a base point. When the boss 57202 rotates around the center of the third driven gear 5720, the boss 57202 moves up and down while sliding in the guide hole 5708 in the left-right direction. As the boss 57202 moves up and down, the left slider 5704 moves up and down along the guide 5710.

  In this way, the left driving mechanism 5703 and the right driving mechanism 5723 are driven, whereby the LED board 564 can be moved in the vertical direction, and the decorative accessory cover 562 can be operated in the vertical direction. The left driving mechanism 5703 and the right driving mechanism 5723 are driven based on the result of an internal lottery described later. That is, the accessory effect in which the decorative accessory 560 operates downward (the accessory effect in which the decorative accessory 560 advances toward the front position of the front screen 512 on which the image is projected) is based on the result of the internal lottery. Done.

[3-3-6. Front projection device]
The front projection apparatus 600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 47. FIG. FIG. 47 is a schematic side view showing an example of an aspect in which an image is projected on each of the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 by the image light projected from each of the rear projection device 120 and the front projection device 600. is there. Since FIG. 47 is a schematic diagram, there are some differences from actual ones such as installation angles of the projectors 122, 126, and 622, for example.

  The front projection device 600 is housed in a region surrounded by an upper frame 5501, a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown), and is located behind the decorative object 560. Further, the front projection device 600 is disposed at substantially the same height as the decorative accessory 560 and the large accessory main body 230.

  The front projection apparatus 600 includes a front projector 622 that can project image light and a front mirror 624 that reflects the image light projected from the front projector 622.

[3-3-6-1. Front projector]
As shown in FIG. 39, the front projector 622 is fixed toward the front in an area surrounded by an upper frame 5501, a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown).

  The front projector 622 projects image light toward a front mirror 624 disposed in front of the front projector 622. Video light projected toward the front mirror 624 is reflected by the front mirror 624. The reflected light (image light) reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected on the upper area of the front screen 512 and is not projected on the lower area (front area of the game area 320 (see, for example, the image light A in FIG. 47)). .

  The reason why the video is not projected onto the lower area of the front screen 512 is to ensure the visibility of the game ball flowing down the game area 320. However, as long as the visibility of the game ball flowing down the game area 320 can be ensured, the image is projected so as to include the lower area of the front screen 512 as shown in the image light B of FIG. 47, for example. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the front projector 622 is arranged so that the image light reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected mainly on a substantially upper half area of the front screen 512.

  It should be noted that there is no particular limitation as to which area of the front screen 512 the image light projected from the front projector 622 is projected onto, for example, substantially the entire area of the front screen 512. Alternatively, it may be projected onto a partial region (for example, only the upper region). When the image light projected from the front projector 622 is projected onto substantially the entire area of the front screen 512, the lower area of the front screen 512, which is far from the front projector 622, has a larger image than the upper area. There is a risk that it will not be projected clearly. Therefore, when it is desired to project substantially the entire area of the front screen 512 substantially uniformly by the image light projected from the front projector 622, the transmittance of the front screen 512 is set lower in the lower area than in the upper area. It is preferable.

[3-3-3-2. Front mirror]
As shown in FIG. 39, the front mirror 624 is fixed in a state where the reflecting surface faces rearward in an area surrounded by an upper frame 5501, a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown). Is done. More specifically, the front mirror 624 is disposed so as to reflect the image light projected from the front projector 622 and to project the reflected image light onto the front screen 512.

  Further, when the above-described LED substrate 564 and decorative accessory 560 are operated downward from the origin position, the front mirror 624 exposes the front surface that is the surface opposite to the reflective surface. Therefore, the front mirror 624 has a decorative portion on the front surface of the front mirror 624 so that the aesthetic appearance is not impaired even if the front surface of the front mirror 624 is exposed.

  The decorative portion may be combined with the decorative accessory cover 562 to form a specific form. Thereby, it becomes possible to suitably perform a new combination act production that has never been achieved while ensuring aesthetics when the movable combination is activated. In particular, the decoration part on the front surface of the front mirror 624 is not visible in front view when the LED board 564 and the decoration accessory cover 562 are at the origin position, and the LED board 564 and the decoration accessory cover 562 move downward. Since it becomes visible for the first time after the product effect is performed, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the product effect in which the LED board 564 and the decorative product cover 562 operate. The “specific form” corresponds to a specific character, a specific logo, or the like.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the decorative accessory 560 that performs the accessory effect that advances toward the front position of the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery described later is located above the front screen 512. Has been placed. The front screen 512 can be considered to correspond to, for example, a liquid crystal display in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine), and the decorative accessory 560 is movable above the center accessory in the conventional gaming machine, for example. It can be regarded as equivalent to an accessory. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, any of the image projected on the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery and the effect production by the decorative feature 560 that advances toward the front position of the front screen 512 However, it is performed at a position closer to the player than the conventional gaming machine. Further, the front door unit 500 is provided with a launch handle 588 capable of launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 320 below the front screen 512. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense that a game ball is being fired from a launching handle disposed below the gaming board in a conventional pachinko machine. It becomes possible to provide a novel gaming machine 1 that has never existed.

[4. Electrical configuration of gaming machine]
Next, the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the gaming machine 1 mainly includes a main control circuit 720 that controls the game and a sub-control circuit 730 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 720 includes a main CPU 721, a main ROM 722 (read only memory), a main RAM 723 (read / write memory), and the like.

  A main ROM 722, a main RAM 723, and the like are connected to the main CPU 721. The main CPU 721 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 722.

  The main ROM 722 stores a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 721, various tables, and the like.

  The main RAM 723 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 721. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 723 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 721. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main RAM 723 is provided with a storage area in which special symbol game information is stored as start-up storage. Specifically, in the main RAM 723, a first special symbol start storage area (0) in which information of a special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is stored as a start memory, and a first upper limit of four times are stored. There are provided a first special symbol start storage area (4) to a first special symbol start storage area (4) in which information of a special symbol game corresponding to the special symbol is stored as a start memory. Similarly, in the main RAM 723, a second special symbol start storage area (0) in which information of a special symbol game corresponding to the second special symbol being changed is stored as a start memory, and a second special symbol for the upper limit of four times. There are provided a second special symbol start storage area (4) to a second special symbol start storage area (4) in which information of a special symbol game corresponding to the symbol is stored as a start memory.

  The main control circuit 720 includes an initial reset circuit 724 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, an I / O port 725, a command output port 726, a backup capacitor 727, and the like. The initial reset circuit 724 is connected to the main CPU 721. The I / O port 725 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 721 and transmits output signals from the main CPU 721 to various devices. The command output port 726 transmits a command from the main CPU 721 to the sub control circuit 730. The backup capacitor 727 holds various data stored in the main RAM 723 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 723 when power is interrupted.

  Various devices (members) are connected to the main control circuit 720.

  For example, the main control circuit 720 includes a normal symbol display unit 701, a normal symbol hold display unit 702, a first special symbol display unit 703, a second special symbol display unit 704, a first special symbol hold display unit 705, A second special symbol hold display unit 706, a start opening solenoid 707 for driving a blade member (not shown) of a normal electric accessory (not shown), a big prize opening solenoid 708 for driving a shutter (not shown), and the like are connected. ing. The main control circuit 720 can control the operation of these devices (members) by transmitting signals. Also, the main control circuit 720 is used to transmit data to a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall attendant, a function of displaying the number of hits, and a hall computer managing pachinko gaming machines throughout the hall. An external terminal board (not shown) is connected.

  The main control circuit 720 is connected to a first start port switch 709, a second start port switch 710, a pass gate switch 711, a count switch 712, a general winning port switch 713, and the like. When a game ball is detected by these members, the main control circuit 720 is supplied with a predetermined detection signal from the members. Further, the main control circuit 720 is connected with a backup clear switch 754 and the like for clearing backup data at the time of power interruption in accordance with an operation of a game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 720 is connected to a payout / firing control circuit 750. The payout / firing control circuit 750 is connected to a payout device 751 for paying out game balls, a launch device 752 for firing game balls, a card unit 755, and the like. The payout device 751 is provided in a payout unit (not shown). A ball lending operation panel 756 is connected to the card unit 755, and a signal corresponding to the player's operation to the ball lending operation panel 756 is supplied.

  Upon receiving a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 720 or a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 755, the payout / launch control circuit 750 transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 751. Control is performed to cause the payout device 751 to pay out the game ball. In addition, when the launch handle 588 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, the payout / launch control circuit 750 supplies power to the launch solenoid according to the rotation angle (rotation amount). Supply and control to fire game balls.

  Further, a sub control circuit 730 is connected to the command output port 726. The sub-control circuit 730 performs projection control in the front projector 622, the first rear projector 122, and the second rear projector 124 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 720, and control related to sound generated from the speaker 740. Then, control related to the light of the lamp 25 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 720 to the sub control circuit 730 while the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 730 to the main control circuit 720. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that a signal can be transmitted from the control circuit 730 to the main control circuit 720.

  The sub control circuit 730 includes a sub CPU 731, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a front projector control circuit 734, a first rear projector control circuit 735, a second rear projector control circuit 736, an audio control circuit 737, a lamp control circuit 738, and a combination control. A circuit 739 and the like are included. The sub control circuit 730 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 720. In addition, the sub control circuit 730 is connected to an effect button switch 742 that is turned on / off by an operation of an effect button (no reference sign).

  The sub CPU 731 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 731 controls the sub control circuit 730 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 720.

  The program ROM 202 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 731, various tables, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are used as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means. Any other embodiment may be used. For example, a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge may be used as the storage unit. Further, the program, the table, and the like may not be recorded in advance but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like. Further, the programs, tables, and the like may be recorded on different storage media.

  The work RAM 203 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 731. In this embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 731. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The front projector control circuit 734 is a circuit for performing projection control of image light in the front projector 622. The front projector control circuit 734 includes a video data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), a video data ROM storing data for generating various video data, a frame buffer for buffering video data, and video data as video. A D / A converter that converts the signal is provided.

  The front projector control circuit 734 can perform various processes for projecting image light on the front screen 512 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 731. The front projector control circuit 734 temporarily stores video data for causing the front projector 622 to project video light in the frame buffer in response to a video light projection command supplied from the sub CPU 731. Note that the video data for projecting video light to the front projector 622 includes various video data related to the game, such as identification symbol video data indicating an identification symbol, background video data, and production video data.

  Then, the front projector control circuit 734 supplies the video data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the video data as a video signal, and supplies the converted video signal to the front projector 622 at a predetermined timing. When a video signal is supplied to the front projector 622, the front projector 622 projects video light related to the video signal. In this manner, the front projector control device 734 can perform control to cause the front projector 622 to project a video relating to a game.

  The first rear projector control circuit 735 is a circuit for performing projection control in the first rear projector 122. The second rear projector control circuit 736 is a circuit for performing projection control in the second rear projector 124. Since the configurations of the first rear projector control circuit 735 and the second rear projector control circuit 736 are the same as those of the front projector control circuit 734, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The sound control circuit 737 is a circuit for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 740. The sound control circuit 737 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores various sound data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying sound signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 740. The sound source IC selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 731. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the converted sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 740.

  The lamp control circuit 738 is a circuit for controlling the lamp 25 including a decorative lamp. The lamp control circuit 738 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

  The accessory control circuit 739 is a circuit for controlling movable accessories such as the large accessory main body 230, the light guide plates 234 and 236, and the decorative accessory 560. The accessory control circuit 739 stores a drive circuit for supplying a drive signal to each of the actors 230 and 560, a lighting circuit for supplying a lighting control signal, an operation pattern and a lighting pattern. It has a physical data ROM.

  Further, the drive circuit selects one operation pattern from a plurality of operation patterns stored in the accessory data ROM in accordance with the accessory operation command supplied from the sub CPU 731. Then, by reading the selected operation pattern from the accessory data ROM and supplying a drive signal corresponding to the read operation pattern, the large accessory drive mechanisms 240 and 260, the light guide plate rotation drive mechanisms 2340 and 2360, the upper and lower portions of the light guide plate Mechanical operation of each accessory (large-sized accessory body 230, light guide plates 234, 236, ornament accessory 560) via the drive mechanisms 239, 270, the drive mechanism 5703, 5723 for driving the ornament accessory 560, etc. To control. The lighting circuit selects one lighting pattern from a plurality of lighting patterns stored in the accessory data ROM based on the lighting command supplied from the sub CPU 731. Then, by reading the selected lighting pattern from the accessory data ROM and supplying a lighting control signal corresponding to the read lighting pattern, each accessory (the large accessory body 230, the light guide plates 234, 236, The lighting operation of the decorative object 560) is controlled.

[5. Function flow]
Next, the functional flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a functional flow of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 49, a pachinko game is a game in which game ball payout control processing is performed when a game ball is fired by a user's operation and the game ball wins various prizes. The pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol.

  When it is a “hit” in a special symbol game or a “hit” in a normal symbol game, the probability that a game ball will win is relatively increased, and the game ball payout control process is more likely to be performed. Become.

  In addition, for various winnings, there is a special symbol start winning, which is one condition for the variable symbol display in the special symbol game, and a single condition for the variable symbol normal symbol display in the normal symbol game. Some regular symbol starting prizes are also included.

  The “variable display” in the present specification is a concept in which the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner from the start to the end of one special symbol game. For example, the variation effect of the identification symbol in one variable display. And stop production. The identification effect variation effect and stop effect may be performed a plurality of times in one variable display. Note that the fluctuating effect is an effect that is visually performed, and has a different meaning from the fluctuating display of variable display.

  In “variable display”, for example, “derivative display” in which a special symbol (identification symbol) is displayed as a result of the special symbol game can be performed. In other words, in this specification, the operation from the start of “variable display” to “derivative display” is referred to as one “variable display”.

  Hereinafter, the outline of the processing flow of the special symbol game and the normal symbol game will be described. The special symbol game and the normal symbol game are executed as control processing by the main CPU 721.

  (1) When there is a special symbol start winning in the special symbol game, random numbers (a jackpot determination random number value and a symbol determination random number value) are extracted and extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, respectively. Each random value is stored (see the flow of special symbol start winning process during the special symbol game shown in FIG. 49).

  As shown in FIG. 49, in the special symbol control process during the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not a condition for starting variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination process, referring to whether or not various data such as random number values are stored by special symbol starting winnings, variable display of special symbols is performed on the condition that various data such as random number values are stored. It is determined that the condition for starting is satisfied.

  Next, when the variable symbol special display is started, the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referred to and a jackpot determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot determination is made. Thereafter, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by referring to the random number value for symbol determination extracted from the counter for symbol determination and the result of the jackpot determination described above.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the variation pattern determining counter, and the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by referring to the random value, the result of the jackpot determination described above, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, and the random number value, the result of the jackpot determination described above, the special symbol for the stop display described above, and the variation pattern of the special symbol described above are referred to. An effect pattern to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol is determined.

  Then, as a result of the determined jackpot determination, the special display to be stopped, the special pattern variation pattern, and the effect pattern associated with the special symbol variable display are referred to, and the variable display control processing for controlling the special symbol variable display And the effect control process which performs a predetermined effect is performed.

  Then, when the variable display control process and the effect display control process are finished, it is determined whether or not “big hit” is reached. In this determination process, if it is determined that a “hit” is reached, a big hit game control process for performing a big hit game is executed. In the jackpot game, the possibility of various winnings described above increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “big hit” has not been reached, the big hit game control process is not executed.

  When it is determined that the game is not “big hit”, or when the big hit game control process is completed, a game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed. In this gaming state transition control process, management of the gaming state in a normal time different from the big hit gaming state is performed.

  As the normal gaming state, for example, in the above-described jackpot determination, a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a “hit” (hereinafter referred to as “high probability gaming state”) or a special symbol start winning is easily obtained. Gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “time-short gaming state”). Thereafter, the process for determining whether or not to start variable symbol special display is performed again, and thereafter, the various types of special symbol control processing described above are repeated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a game ball wins a start during a special symbol change display, various data acquired at the time of the start win (a jackpot determination random value, a symbol determination random number, etc. ) Is stored until a condition for starting variable display of special symbols is satisfied. As described above, storing various data until the condition for starting variable display of special symbols is satisfied is called “holding”, and the various data held is called starting storage.

  In other words, if a game ball wins a start during a special symbol variation display, the special symbol variable display (variation display) corresponding to the start winning is suspended, and after the currently executed special symbol variation display ends. The variable display of the special symbol that is put on hold is started. Hereinafter, the variable display of the special symbol that is on hold is also referred to as “holding ball”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, two types of special symbol start prizes (first start opening prize and second start opening prize) are provided, and a maximum of four for each special symbol start prize. You can get a hold ball. That is, in the present embodiment, a maximum of eight reserved balls can be acquired.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 49, determines whether or not the holding ball has been won (whether or not “big hit” is won) based on the above-described information on the holding ball, and further, A function for performing a predetermined effect based on that, that is, a pre-reading effect function is provided.

  (2) When there is a normal symbol start winning in the normal symbol game, a random number value is extracted from the winning determination counter and the random number value is stored (the normal symbol start winning in the normal symbol game shown in FIG. 49). (See processing flow).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, in the normal symbol control process during the normal symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not a condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied. In this determination processing, it is referred to whether or not a random number value is stored by the normal symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied, with one condition that the random number value is stored. Determine.

  Next, when starting normal symbol variable display, the random number value extracted from the counter for hit determination is referred to and a hit determination is made as to whether or not “win” is set. Thereafter, variation pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the result of the hit determination is referred to, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined.

  Next, referring to the determined hit determination result and the variation pattern of the normal symbol, a variable display control process for controlling variable display of the normal symbol and an effect control process for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

  When the variable display control process and the effect display control process are finished, it is determined whether or not “winning” is achieved. In this determination process, when it is determined that “winning” is achieved, a winning game control process for performing a winning game is executed.

  In the winning game control process, the possibility of various winnings as described above, in particular, the possibility of special symbol start winning of a game ball in a special symbol game increases. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be “winning”, the winning game control process is not executed. Thereafter, the process for determining whether or not to start the variable display of the normal symbol is performed again, and thereafter, the various processes of the normal symbol control process described above are repeated.

  As described above, in the pachinko game, the payout control of the game ball depends on the conditions such as whether or not the game is a “hit” in the special symbol game, the transition state of the game state, and whether or not the game is the “hit” in the normal symbol game. The ease of processing changes.

  In this embodiment, as a random number extraction method, a soft random number method for generating random values by executing a program is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a pachinko machine includes a random number generator whose random number is updated at a predetermined period, a random number value is determined from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. The hard random number method for extracting the random number may be adopted as the above-described method for extracting various random values.

  When the hard random number method is used, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in a predetermined period by determining the initial value of the random number value at a timing different from the predetermined period.

[6. Production by sub CPU 731]
The sub CPU 731 (each projector control circuit 734, 735, 736) controls the image light projected from each projector and projects an image as an effect on each screen. The first rear projector 122 projects video light on the upper rear screen 2902, and the second rear projector 124 projects the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and displays various effects on the rear screen unit 290. The front projector 622 projects image light on the front screen 512 and performs various effects on the front screen 512.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, video light is projected from the first rear projector 122 so that an effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected on the upper rear screen 2902. Further, video light is projected from the second rear projector 124 so that a video imitating the cell image of the game board and the liquid crystal display area is projected on the lower rear screen 2904. In the region where the image imitating the liquid crystal display region is projected, the image light is projected from the second rear projector 124 so that the image of the design variation effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected. An effect based on the result of the internal lottery is also projected on the front screen 512.

  The effect based on the result of the internal lottery may be projected on all of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the front screen 512. It may be projected only on the screen, and may be projected on all screens at a specific time (for example, when the result of the internal lottery may be a big hit or a big hit). Which of these screens is used to project what image can be selected as appropriate.

  In addition, a special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display), which will be described later, is displayed in a region where a video imitating a liquid crystal display region is projected (a region where a video of a design variation effect is projected). The effect image corresponding to the special symbol displayed on the portion 704) is projected. At this time, for example, when the special symbol is being displayed in the special symbol portion (the first special symbol display portion 703, the second special symbol display portion 704), for example, 1 to 8 except for a specific case. Variation display of a plurality of effect identification symbols (decoration symbols) composed of numbers, various characters, and the like is projected.

  Then, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the special symbol portions (the first special symbol display portion 703 and the second special symbol display portion 704), an area in which an image imitating the liquid crystal display area of the lower rear screen 2904 is projected In addition, a plurality of identification symbols corresponding to the special symbols are stopped and displayed.

  When the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol portion (the first special symbol display portion 703 and the second special symbol display portion 704) is in a specific mode (the result of the stop display is “big hit”), An image of the effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the game is “big hit” is projected onto the rear screen unit 290 and / or the front screen 512.

  As an effect for allowing the player to grasp that it is a “hit”, for example, first, a plurality of identification symbols that are stopped and displayed are in a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the same identification symbols are arranged in a predetermined direction) After that, there is an effect of displaying an image for informing the “big hit”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a first special symbol hold display unit 705 and a second special symbol hold display unit 706, which will be described later, are displayed in an area below the lower rear screen 2904 by the projection of image light by the second rear projector 124. An effect image related to the display content is projected. Note that the area where the effect image is projected is not limited to the lower rear screen 2904, and may be any one of the upper rear screen 2902, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the front screen 512.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a normal symbol stopped and displayed in a normal symbol display unit 701 described later is in a predetermined mode, an effect image that causes the player to grasp the information is displayed on any of the screens 512, 2902. A function of projecting on 2904, 2906 may be further provided.

[7. Display section]
[7-1. Special symbol display section]
The special symbol display units (the first special symbol display unit 703 and the second special symbol display unit 704) are display devices that variably display (variable display and stop display) in the special symbol game, although not shown. In the present embodiment, a special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is configured by a 7-segment display that displays special symbols as symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to this, You may comprise a special symbol display part (1st special symbol display part 703, 2nd special symbol display part 704) by several LED, for example. In this case, a display pattern configured by turning on / off a plurality of LEDs is represented as a special symbol.

  The special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is triggered by the fact that a game ball has won a prize at a first starting port or a second starting port (not shown) (special symbol starting prize). , Fluctuating display of special symbols (identification information). Then, the special symbol display units (the first special symbol display unit 703 and the second special symbol display unit 704) display the special symbol stop for a predetermined time after performing the variable symbol display.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol that is variably displayed when the game ball wins the first start opening is referred to as a first special symbol. Further, the special symbol that is variably displayed when the game ball wins the second starting opening is referred to as a second special symbol.

  In the special symbol display part (the first special symbol display part 703, the second special symbol display part 704), the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a specific mode (a mode of “big hit”) First, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state, which is a state advantageous to the player.

  That is, in the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704), the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a state of shifting to the big hit gaming state, “Big hit”.

  In the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening is opened in a predetermined manner, so that winning of the game ball is facilitated and a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. Specifically, in this embodiment, the game ball wins the first start opening, and the first special symbol is specified in the special symbol display unit (the first special symbol display unit 703 and the second special symbol display unit 704). When the stop display is performed in the mode, the special winning opening is opened.

  The open state of each big winning opening is maintained until a predetermined number of game balls are won or until a certain period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. And if any one of these conditions is satisfied, the big prize opening which was in the open state is closed.

  Hereinafter, a game in which the special winning opening is in a state (open state) in which it is easy to accept a game ball is referred to as a round game. During the round games, the big prize opening is closed.

  A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game is referred to as a first round, and the second round game is referred to as a second round.

  In the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704), when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a mode other than a specific mode (a mode of “losing”) The gaming state does not change except when the falling lottery is won.

  That is, in the special symbol game, the special symbol is displayed variably by the special symbol display unit (the first special symbol display unit 703 and the second special symbol display unit 704), and then the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a game whose state is shifted or maintained.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start opening during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the winning is made. (Holding ball) is put on hold.

  Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol currently being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol that has been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays of the first special symbol to be held (so-called “holding number (the number of holding balls)”) is defined as a maximum of four times (pieces).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the second starting opening during the display of the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display (holding ball) of the second special symbol corresponding to the winning is displayed. Deferred.

  Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol currently being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol that has been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays (holding number) of the second special symbol to be held is defined as a maximum of 4 times (pieces). Therefore, in this embodiment, the total number of variable symbols to be held is 8 at the maximum.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are mixed, the variation display of one special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the other special symbol. . Specifically, the reserved ball of the second special symbol is preferentially digested over the reserved ball of the first special symbol. In addition, this invention is not limited to this, When the reservation ball | bowl of a 1st special symbol and the reservation ball | bowl of a 2nd special symbol coexist, you may make it perform the change display of a special symbol in the order kept.

[7-2. Normal symbol display section]
Although not shown, the normal symbol display unit 701 is a display that variably displays a normal symbol (variable display and stop display) in a normal symbol game that is performed based on a game ball passing through a gate provided in the game area 320. It is an apparatus, and the normal symbol display part 701 is comprised by several LED (normal symbol display LED). And in the normal symbol display part 701, the display pattern comprised by lighting / extinguishing of each normal symbol display LED is represented as a normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display unit 701 displays the variation of the normal symbol by alternately turning on and off the two normal symbol display LEDs when the game ball passes the ball passage detector. Then, the normal symbol display unit 701 performs normal symbol stop display for a predetermined time, and then performs normal symbol stop display.

  In the normal symbol display unit 701, when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a predetermined mode (“winning” mode), the normal electric accessory is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a mode other than the predetermined mode (a mode of “losing”), the normal electric accessory maintains the closed state.

  That is, the normal symbol game is a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner by the normal symbol display unit 701, and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal electric accessory operates according to the result.

  If the game ball passes through the ball passage detector during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variable display is suspended. Then, when the normal symbol that is currently in the variable display is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol that has been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable symbols of the normal symbol to be held (that is, the “holding number”) is defined as a maximum of 4 times (pieces).

[7-3. Normal symbol hold display device]
Although not shown, the normal symbol hold display device is a device for displaying the number of hold of the variable symbol variable display, and includes a plurality of normal symbol hold display LEDs. In the normal symbol hold display device, each normal symbol hold display By turning on / off the LED, the number of reserved symbols for normal display of variable symbols is displayed.

  Specifically, the normal symbol hold display device displays the normal symbol hold display LED according to the number of the normal symbol variable display hold, and the normal symbol hold display LED according to the number of the normal symbol variable display hold. Up to four lights.

[7-4. First special symbol hold display device]
The first special symbol hold display unit 705 is arranged at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 705 is a device that displays information related to variable display of the first special symbol being held (holding ball of the first special symbol). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold display unit 705 includes a plurality of first special symbol hold display LEDs.

  Specifically, the first special symbol hold display unit 705 displays the first special symbol hold display LED according to the number of hold of the variable display of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol hold display LED is the first special symbol hold display LED. A maximum of four lights are turned on according to the number of reserved special symbols.

[7-5. Second special symbol hold display device]
The second special symbol hold display unit 706 is arranged at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16.

  The second special symbol hold display unit 706 is a device that displays information relating to the variable display of the second special symbol being held (the hold ball of the second special symbol), and the second special symbol hold display unit 706 is A plurality of second special symbol hold display LEDs are provided.

  Specifically, the second special symbol hold display unit 706 displays the second special symbol hold display LED according to the number of variable display hold numbers of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol hold display LED 2 A maximum of 4 lights are turned on according to the number of reserved special symbols.

  Next, the data configuration and the like of the main control circuit 720 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[8. Various tables]
[8-1. Random number judgment table]
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a hit random number determination table (first start port, second start port) stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. The hit random number determination table (first start port) is based on the big hit determination random number value acquired when a game ball wins at the first start port, and the “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost” Reference is made to determine either by lottery. The winning random number determination table (second starting port) determines either “big hit” or “losing” by lottery based on the random number value for determining the big hit when the game ball wins the second starting port. Referenced when.

  The jackpot determination random number value is a random number value for determining a lottery result performed in response to the start opening prize. More specifically, the jackpot determination random number value is a value indicating a lottery result of special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is selected from 0 to 65535 (65536 types).

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the first start opening, one of “big hit”, “small win”, and “losing” is determined by lottery. Therefore, in the winning random number determination table (at the time of the first start opening winning), “big hit”, “small hit” for each value of the probability variation flag (“0 (= off)” or “1 (= on)”). And a range (width) of random numbers for jackpot determination in which winning of each of “losing” is determined, and corresponding determination value data (“big hit determination value data”, “small hit determination value data”, and “losing determination value”) Data ”). The probability variation flag is one of management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the gaming state is a “high probability gaming state”. When the gaming state is “high probability gaming state”, the probability variation flag is “1”, and when it is “low probability gaming state”, the probability variation flag is “0”.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation flag is “0” and the random number value for winning determination is any one of “0” to “204” at the time of winning the first starting opening, “big hit” is won, “Big hit judgment value data” is determined. That is, in this case, the winning probability of “big hit” (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 205/65536 (≈ 1/319).

  In addition, when the first start opening 5442 is won, if the probability variation flag is “0” and the random number for winning determination is any one of “205” to “409”, “small winning” is won, The “small hit determination value data” is determined. That is, the winning probability of “small hit” in this case is 205/65536 (≈ 1/319).

  Further, at the time of winning the first start port 5442, if the probability variation flag is “0” and the random number for hit determination is not any of “0” to “409”, “losing” is won and “losing determination” Value data "is determined.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is “1” and the random number for winning determination is any one of “0” to “1637” at the time of winning the first starting opening, “big hit” is won and “big hit determination” Value data "is determined. That is, the winning probability of “big hit” in this case (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 1638/65536 (≈1 / 40), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is “0”.

  In addition, when the probability variation flag is “1” and the winning determination random value is any one of “1638” to “1842” at the time of winning the first starting opening, “small hit” is won and “small” is selected. Hit determination value data "is determined. In other words, the winning probability of “small hit” in this case is 205/65536 (≈ 1/319), which is the same as when the probability variation flag is “0”.

  Further, at the time of winning the first starting port 5442, if the probability variation flag is “1” and the random number value for winning determination is not any of “0” to “1842”, “losing” is won and “losing determination” Value data "is determined.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the first starting port, the jackpot probability varies depending on whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is the “high probability gaming state”. Specifically, when the gaming state is “high probability gaming state”, the jackpot probability when a game ball is won at the first starting port is about eight times higher than when the gaming state is not “high probability gaming state”. Become.

  Similarly, when the probability variation flag is “0” and the winning determination random value is any one of “0” to “204” at the time of winning the second starting opening, “big hit” is won, Determination value data "is determined. That is, in this case, the winning probability of “big hit” (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 205/65536 (≈ 1/319).

  In addition, when the probability variation flag is “0” and the random number for hit determination is not any of “0” to “204” at the time of winning the second starting opening, “losing” is won and “losing determination value” Data "is determined.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is “1” and the random number for hit determination is any one of “0” to “1637” at the time of winning the second start opening, “big hit” is won and “big hit determination” Value data "is determined. That is, the winning probability of “big hit” in this case (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 1638/65536 (≈1 / 40), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is “0”.

  In addition, when the probability variation flag is “1” and the winning determination random value is not any of “0” to “1637” at the time of winning the second starting opening, “losing” is won and “losing determination value” Data "is determined.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the second starting port, whether or not the game state at the time of winning is “high probability game state” without winning “small hit”. Depending on whether or not the jackpot probability varies, the jackpot probability when the gaming state is the “high probability gaming state” is about eight times higher than when the gaming state is the “low probability gaming state”.

[8-2. Symbol determination table]
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table (first start port, second start port) stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. The symbol determination table (first starting port, second starting port) is based on the symbol random number value acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port or the second starting port and the above-described determination value data. It is referred to in order to select a “hit selection symbol command” and a “symbol designation command” that determine the stop symbol. The “success selection symbol command” is a command for designating a symbol that is determined according to the type of winning at the time of winning, and the “symbol designation command” designates a symbol to be displayed when the special symbol is suspended. It is a command to do. The design random number value is extracted from 0 to 99 (100 types), for example.

  According to the symbol determination table (first start port) of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is any one of “0” to “9”, 10/100 “Z0” is selected as the winning selection symbol command with the probability of “zA1” as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is any one of “10” to “19”, “z1” is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. “ZA1” is selected as the symbol designating command. Further, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the design random number value is any one of “20” to “29”, “z2” is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. “ZA1” is selected as the symbol designating command. Also, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is any one of “30” to “39”, “z3” is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. “ZA1” is selected as the symbol designating command. When the big hit determination value data is obtained and the design random number value is any one of “40” to “49”, “z4” is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. “ZA1” is selected as the symbol designating command. When the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any one of “50” to “95”, “z5” is selected as the symbol selection symbol command with a probability of 46/100. “ZA1” is selected as the symbol designating command. When jackpot determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is “96” or “97”, “z6” is selected as a symbol selection symbol command with a probability of 2/100, and symbol designation “ZA4” is selected as the command. Also, when the jackpot determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is “98” or “99”, “z7” is selected as the symbol selection symbol command with a probability of 2/100 and symbol designation “ZA5” is selected as the command. Further, when the small hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any one of “0” to “99”, “z8” is selected as the symbol selection symbol command at the time of hitting, “ZA6” is selected. On the other hand, when the loss determination value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any one of “0” to “99”, the winning selection symbol command is not selected, and “zA7” is selected as the symbol designation command. Selected.

  Further, according to the symbol determination table (second start port) of the present embodiment, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random number value is any one of “0” to “24”, 25 “Z9” is selected as the symbol selection command with a probability of / 100, and “zA8” is selected as the symbol designation command. In addition, when the big hit determination value data is obtained and the design random number value is any one of “25” to “49”, “z10” is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 25/100. “ZA8” is selected as the symbol designating command. When the big hit determination value data is obtained and the design random number value is any one of “55” to “99”, “z11” is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 50/100. “ZA9” is selected as the symbol designation command. On the other hand, when the loss determination value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any one of “0” to “99”, the winning selection symbol command is not selected, and “zA10” is selected as the symbol designation command. Selected.

[8-3. Big hit type determination table]
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. The jackpot type determination table is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type such as the number of rounds, whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on, and whether or not the hourly flag is turned on in accordance with the winning time selection symbol command related to the jackpot. . In the present embodiment, if the big hit is won regardless of the type of the big hit, the time reduction flag is set to “1”. The number of time reductions at this time is determined as any one of 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, and 100 times, and the determined time reduction number is set. The probability variation flag is one of management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the gaming state is a “high probability gaming state”. When the gaming state is “high probability gaming state”, the probability variation flag is “1”, and when it is “low probability gaming state”, the probability variation flag is “0”. Similarly, the short time flag is one of management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the gaming state is the “short time gaming state”. When the gaming state is the “time saving gaming state”, the time saving flag is “1”, and when it is “non-time saving gaming state”, the time saving flag is “0”. The number of times reduced is the number of changes in the special symbol game in which the time-saving gaming state can be continued. That is, when the special symbol variation (lottery of special symbols) is performed for the short time (100 times) without winning a big win in the short time gaming state, the short time gaming state is ended and a transition to the non-short time gaming state is made. In this embodiment, the high-probability gaming state continues until the next big hit is won. However, when a special symbol change (special symbol lottery) for a predetermined number of times is performed without winning a big win, the high probability gaming state may be terminated and the low probability gaming state may be entered.

  According to the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when the winning selection symbol command is “z0”, the number of rounds is “8”, and the jackpot of probability variation flag off and hourly flag on is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z1”, the number of rounds is “8” and the big hit of probability variation flag OFF and hourly flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z3”, the number of rounds is “8” and the big hit of probability variation flag off and hourly flag on is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z4”, the number of rounds is “8” and the big hit of probability variation flag OFF and hourly flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z5”, the number of rounds is “8” and the big hit of probability variation flag ON and hourly flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z6”, the number of rounds is “5”, and the big hit of probability variation flag ON and hourly flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z7”, the number of rounds is “16” and the big hit of probability variation flag ON and hourly flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z9”, the number of rounds is “5” and the big hit of probability variation flag OFF and hourly flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z10”, the number of rounds is “5” and the big hit of probability variation flag ON and hourly flag ON is determined. When the winning time selection symbol command is “z11”, the number of rounds is “16” and the big hit of probability variation flag ON and hourly flag ON is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit with the short flag flag on is determined regardless of the hit selection symbol command (that is, the big hit judgment value data). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit judgment value data is not necessarily limited thereto. Depending on, the big hit of the short time flag off may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 731 determines the number of time reductions among 24 times, 30 times, 36 times, 42 times, 48 times, and 100 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The time-short gaming state may be controlled until the next big hit is won, or the time-short gaming state may be controlled as long as the high-probability gaming state continues.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 731 controls the high-probability gaming state to continue until the next big hit is won. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It may be controlled so that the high-probability gaming state continues (then, the game moves to a low-probability gaming state), or until the next big jackpot is won (for example, 10000) in relation to the jackpot winning probability. It may be controlled so that the highly probable gaming state continues (until times) or may be controlled so that the highly probable gaming state continues until the next big hit is won.

  Various processes executed by the main CPU 721 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are shown in FIGS.

[9. Control by main CPU]
[9-1. Power-on processing]
FIG. 53 shows power-on processing by the main CPU 721. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, as shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 sets an initial value in the stack pointer (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power interruption detection signal is ON (step S12). The power interruption detection signal is turned ON when the voltage drops to a predetermined level, for example. When the power interruption detection signal is ON, the main CPU 721 determines that it is in the power interruption detection state, and repeats the process of S12 until the power interruption detection signal is turned OFF. When the power interruption detection signal is OFF, the main CPU 721 determines that it is in the power interruption detection state, and proceeds to the process of step S13.

  In step S13, the main CPU 721 permits access to the RWM (main RAM 723).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a sub control reception acceptance wait process that waits until the sub control circuit 730 can accept a signal (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs initialization processing for various devices built in the CPU (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the backup clear signal is ON (step S16). The backup clear signal is a signal for instructing to clear the backup contents of the main RAM 723 provided in the main CPU 721 constituting the main control circuit 720 and the RAM (not shown) constituting the payout / launch control circuit 750. . When the backup clear signal is ON, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S23. When the backup clear signal is OFF, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S17.

  In step S17, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power interruption detection flag is set on. The power interruption detection flag is a flag indicating that power interruption processing has been executed in response to the occurrence of power interruption. When the power interruption detection flag is set on, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S18. When the power interruption detection flag is set off, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S23.

  In step S18, the main CPU 721 performs a work area damage check on the main RAM 723 using, for example, a checksum.

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the work area is normal (step S19). If the work area is normal, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S20. If the work area is not normal, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S23.

  In step S <b> 20, the main CPU 721 performs initial setting of a work area that requires an initial value when power is restored.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs notification setting about the high probability gaming state (probability variation gaming state) at the time of restoration of power interruption (step S21).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs processing for transmitting a power failure recovery command (power failure recovery command) to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S22). When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the power-on process.

  In step S <b> 23, the main CPU 721 performs processing for clearing the work area of the main RAM 723.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs initial setting of a work area that requires an initial value when initializing the RWM (main RAM 723) (step S24).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs processing for transmitting a command (initialization command) at the time of RWM initialization to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S25).

[9-2. System timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 54 shows system timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 721. The system timer interrupt process is executed every 2 ms, for example. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 saves the value of each register in the stack area of the main RAM 723 (step S31).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs random number update processing for updating various random number values (step S32).

  Next, the main CPU 721 executes switch input detection processing for detecting input signals from various switches (step S33). The switch input detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a timer update process for updating various timer values (step S34).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a command output process for outputting (transmitting) various commands to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S35).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs game information output processing for outputting (transmitting) various game information to the sub-control circuit 730 (step S36). The game information is information related to a game processed in the main control circuit 70, the sub control circuit 730, the payout / launch control circuit 750, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 730, the payout / fire control circuit 750, and the hall computer. .

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs processing for restoring the saved register values (step S37). When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[9-3. Switch input detection processing]
FIG. 55 shows a switch input detection process performed by the main CPU 721. The switch input detection process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the above-described system timer interrupt process. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 executes a start opening winning detection process (step S41). The start opening winning detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a general winning opening detection process (step S42). In the general winning opening passing detection process, for example, payout information indicating the number of payouts and the like at the time of winning the general winning opening is set.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special winning opening passing detection process (step S43). In the big winning opening passing detection processing, for example, payout information indicating the number of payouts at the time of winning the big winning opening is set.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a ball passage detector passage detection process (step S44). In the ball passage detector passage detection process, the lottery result (random number value) of the normal symbol game is acquired according to the passage detection of the game ball by the ball passage detector. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[9-4. Start opening prize detection process]
FIG. 56 shows the start opening winning detection process by the main CPU 721. The start opening prize detection process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the switch input detection process described above. As shown in the figure, first, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 709 (step S51). When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 709, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S52. If no game ball is detected by the first start port switch 709, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S59.

  In step S52, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting payout information corresponding to the first start opening winning.

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the number of retained first start winning prizes (the number of retained first special symbols) is less than four (step S53). If the number of reservations is less than 4, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S54. When the number of reserved items is 4, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S59.

  In step S <b> 54, the main CPU 721 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of reserved first start opening prizes.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of acquiring the hit determination random number value and the design random number value and storing these random number values in the main RAM 723 (step S55).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a first special stop symbol determination process (step S56). In the first special stop symbol determination process, the winning random number determination table (first start port), the symbol determination table (first start port), and the big hit type determination table are referred to based on the random number value for winning determination and the random number value for winning. Then, a symbol designating command, a winning selection symbol command, etc. related to the first special symbol scheduled to be stopped are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 721 executes variation pattern determination processing (step S57). In the variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern related to the first special symbol is determined by referring to the gaming state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on the symbol designation command, determination value data, gaming state, and table pattern. The variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a command for increasing the number of retained first start opening prizes (step S58). The command for increasing the number of reserves for the first start opening prize is a command indicating that the number of reserved symbols for the first special symbol is incremented by 1, and to the sub-control circuit 730 together with a command indicating the variation pattern determined in the process of step S57. Is sent.

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 710 (step S59). When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 710, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S60. When no game ball is detected by the second start port switch 710, the main CPU 721 ends the start port winning detection process.

  In step S60, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting payout information corresponding to the second start opening prize.

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the number of retained second start opening prizes (the number of retained second special symbols) is less than four (step S61). If the number of reservations is less than 4, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S62. When the number of reserved is 4, the main CPU 721 ends the start opening winning detection process.

  In step S <b> 62, the main CPU 721 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of reserved second start port winnings.

  Next, the main CPU 721 acquires a random number value for winning determination and a design random number value, and performs a process of storing these random number values in the main RAM 723 (step S63).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a second special stop symbol determination process (step S64). Similarly to the first special stop symbol determination process, the second special stop symbol determination process is based on the hit determination random number value and the symbol random number value, and the hit random number determination table (second start port) and the symbol determination table (second With reference to the big hit type determination table, the symbol designating command, the winning selection symbol command, etc. related to the second special symbol scheduled to be stopped are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 721 executes variation pattern determination processing (step S65). This variation pattern determination process also refers to the gaming state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on the symbol designation command, determination value data, gaming state, and table pattern to determine the variation pattern related to the second special symbol. The variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a second start opening prize holding number increase command (step S66). The second start opening prize hold number increase command is a command indicating that the hold number of the second special symbol is increased by 1, and is sent to the sub-control circuit 730 together with a command indicating the variation pattern determined in the process of step S65. Is sent. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the start opening prize detection process.

[9-5. Variation pattern determination process]
FIG. 57 shows the variation pattern determination process by the main CPU 721. The variation pattern determination process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the start opening winning detection process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 selects a variation pattern type by referring to the gaming state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on a table pattern, a hit determination random number value, and a design random number value, which will be described later. Is performed (step S71).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs processing for selecting the first half and the second half variation pattern from the selected variation pattern type based on a predetermined lottery probability (step S72). When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern determination process.

  Since the variation pattern stores the variable symbol display time associated with the identification symbol, the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process is information that can substantially represent the variation time. It becomes.

[9-6. Main control main process]
FIG. 58 shows main control main processing by the main CPU 721. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, as shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 performs an initial setting process (step S81). In this processing, the main CPU 721 performs processing such as the power-on processing described above.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs initial value random number update processing (step S82). In this process, the main CPU 721 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs special symbol control processing (step S83). The special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol control processing (step S84). The normal symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a symbol display control process (step S85). In this process, the main CPU 721 executes a special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, in accordance with the result of the special symbol control process and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 723 in step S83 and step S84. A process for storing control signals for driving the second special symbol display unit 704) and the normal symbol display unit 701 in the main RAM 723 is performed. As a result, the main CPU 721 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display / display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) and the normal symbol display unit 701, and the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 704). The symbol display unit 703, the second special symbol display unit 704), and the normal symbol display unit 701 perform variable display and stop display on the special symbol and the normal symbol based on the received control signal.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs game information data generation processing (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 721 generates a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 730, the payout / launch control circuit 750, and the hall computer, and stores it in the main RAM 723.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs storage / game state data generation processing (step S87). In this process, the main CPU 721 generates storage / game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 based on the value of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, and stores the storage / game state data in the main RAM 723. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S82.

[9-7. Special design control process]
FIG. 59 shows a special symbol control process by the main CPU 721. The special symbol control process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the main control main process described above. Note that the numerical values (“00” to “08”) described in parentheses on the left side of each process shown in the figure indicate the value of the control state flag. This control state flag is stored in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 723. The main CPU 721 advances the special symbol game by executing processing according to the numerical value of the control state flag.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the main CPU 721 performs processing for loading a control state flag (step S91). In this process, the main CPU 721 reads the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 723. Based on the value of the read control state flag, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not to execute each process of steps S92 to S100 described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables execution of any one of steps S92 to S100. Further, the main CPU 721 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time set for each process in steps S92 to S100. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the processes related to other subroutines are executed without executing the processes. Of course, the above-described system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 54) is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol memory check process (step S92). In this process, when the control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol storage check process, the main CPU 721 checks the number of reserved special symbol variable display, and the number of reserved is not “0”. When there is a holding ball, the winning determination result obtained by the start opening winning detection process, the determination result of the special symbol, the determination result of the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the like are acquired. Further, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“01”) indicating a special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), which will be described later, and sets the fluctuation pattern acquired in this process. The variable display time of the corresponding special symbol is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the special symbol variable display time management process described later is set to be executed after the variable symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the start opening winning detection process has elapsed. On the other hand, when the reserved number is “0” (when there is no reserved ball), the main CPU 721 performs a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen. The special symbol memory check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol variable display time management process (step S93). In this process, the main CPU 721 indicates that the control state flag is a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variable display time management process, and if the variable symbol display time of the special symbol has elapsed, A value ("02") indicating the symbol display time management process (step S94) is set, and the waiting time after determination is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that a special symbol display time management process, which will be described later, is executed after the waiting time after determination set in the process of step S93 has elapsed.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol display time management process (step S94). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines the hit determination when the control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the special symbol display time management process and the post-confirmation waiting time set in the process of step S93 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the result is “big hit” or “small hit”. When the result of the hit determination is “big hit” or “small hit”, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“03”) indicating a big hit start interval management process (step S95) described later in the control state flag. The time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after a time corresponding to the jackpot start interval set in the process of step S94 has elapsed, the jackpot start interval management process described later is set to be executed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not “big hit” or “small hit”, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“08”) indicating a special symbol game end process (step S100) described later in the control state flag. That is, in this case, the special symbol game end process described later is set to be executed. This special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs jackpot start interval management processing (step S95). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines that the control state flag is a value (“03”) indicating the big hit start interval management process and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval set in the process of step S94 has elapsed. In order to open the winning opening, the variables positioned in the main RAM 723 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 722. Further, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“04”) indicating a large winning opening opening process (step S96), which will be described later, in the control state flag, and also sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30) for the large winning opening. Seconds) is set in the grand prize opening time timer. That is, this process is set so that a process for opening a special prize opening, which will be described later, is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special winning opening opening process (step S96). In this process, first, the main CPU 721 sets the condition that the big prize opening winning counter is a predetermined number or more when the control status flag is a value indicating the big winning opening opening process (“04”), and the release. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the upper limit time has passed (the winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). When one of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 721 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 723 in order to close the special winning opening. Then, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“05”) indicating a large winning opening residual ball monitoring process (step S97), which will be described later, in the control state flag, and sets the large winning opening residual ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer. To do. That is, by this process, after the time for monitoring the remaining balls in the special winning opening set in step S97 has elapsed, it is set to execute the monitoring process for residual balls in the special winning opening described later. Note that an inter-round display command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 immediately before the end of the special winning opening opening process.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (step S97). In this process, the main CPU 721 indicates that the control status flag is a value (“05”) indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process, and when the special winning opening residual ball monitoring time has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the value is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening (the final round) is satisfied. When it is determined that the above condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“06”) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 721 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, by this process, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening described later is set to be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S97 that the above condition is satisfied, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“07”) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the big hit end interval (the big hit end interval). Time) in the wait timer. That is, after a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval set in this process has elapsed, the jackpot end interval process described later is set to be executed.

  Next, when the main CPU 721 determines that the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum value of the special winning opening number, the main CPU 721 performs a waiting time management process before the special winning opening reopening (step S98). In this process, the main CPU 721 indicates that the control status flag is a value (“06”) indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The number of times counter is updated so as to increase it by “1”. In addition, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“04”) indicating the process for opening the special winning opening to the control state flag. Then, the main CPU 721 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the special winning opening opening time timer. That is, the process is set so that the above-described special winning opening opening process (step S96) is executed again in this process. It should be noted that a display command indicating that the special winning opening is being opened is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730 immediately before the completion of the waiting time management process before reopening the special winning opening.

  Further, when the main CPU 721 determines that the value of the big prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the big opening number, the big hit end interval process is performed (step S99). In this process, the main CPU 721 has a value ("07") indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot end interval process, and a value indicating the special symbol game end process ("" when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed). 08 ") is set in the control state flag. That is, by this process, the special symbol game end process described later is set to be executed after the process of step S99. When the above-mentioned winning selection symbol command is any one of “z5”, “z6”, “z7”, “z10”, and “z11”, the main CPU 721 shifts the gaming state to the probability changing gaming state. If the hit selection symbol command described above is one of “z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4” and “z9”, the gaming state is changed. Control to change to non-probability game state. When the special symbol lottery result is a small hit (when the big hit determination random value is “small hit determination value data”), the main CPU 721 performs control to maintain the gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol game end process when the big hit game state or the small hit game state ends or when “losing” is won (step S100). In this process, when the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol game end process (“08”), the main CPU 721 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 721 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform variable display of the next special symbol. Further, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol storage check process in the control state flag. That is, by this process, after the process of step S100, the special symbol storage check process (step S92) described above is set to be executed. When the special symbol game end process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol control process.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the special symbol game is advanced by sequentially setting various values in the control state flag. Specifically, when the gaming state is neither the big hit gaming state nor the small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is “losing”, the main CPU 721 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “ 02 ”and“ 08 ”in this order. As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the above-described special symbol memory check process (step S92), special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), special symbol display time management process (step S94), and special symbol game end process (step S100). ) In this order at a predetermined timing.

  Further, the main CPU 721 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01” when the gaming state is neither the big hit gaming state nor the small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is “big hit” or “small hit”. , “02”, “03” in this order. Thereby, the main CPU 721 performs the above-described special symbol storage check process (step S92), special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), special symbol display time management process (step S94), and jackpot start interval management process (step S95). ) Are executed in this order at a predetermined timing, and the transition control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed.

  Further, when the transition control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, “06”. As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the above-described special winning opening opening process (step S96), the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (step S57), and the special winning opening re-opening waiting time management process (step S98) in this order. A big hit game or a small hit game is executed at a predetermined timing.

  If the end condition for the big hit gaming state is satisfied during the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flags in the order of “04”, “05”, “07”, “08”. As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the above-described special winning opening opening process (step S96), the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (step S97), the big hit end interval process (step S99), and the special symbol game end process (step S100). Are executed at a predetermined timing in this order, and the big hit gaming state is terminated.

  As described above, in the special symbol control process, the process flow is branched according to the status. Also, the normal symbol control process (see FIG. 65 described later) in step S84 during the main control main process shown in FIG. 58 also branches the process flow according to the status, as in the special symbol control process.

  The processing program of this embodiment is programmed so that a pure return process from a small module to a parent module is possible with a call instruction when the process is branched according to the status. As a result, the capacity of the program can be reduced in this embodiment as compared with the case where a jump table is arranged to execute the above processing.

[9-8. Special symbol memory check process]
FIG. 60 shows a special symbol storage check process by the main CPU 721. The special symbol memory check process is called as a subroutine during execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, first, the main CPU 721 reads a control state flag from a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 723 by a load process (step S111).

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the read control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol storage check process (step S112). When determining that the control state flag is not “00”, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol storage check process. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is “00”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S113.

  In step S113, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the reserved number (second start memorized number) of the second start opening winning (variable display of the second special symbol) is “0”. If the main CPU 721 determines that the number of reserved second start opening prizes is not “0”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S114. If the main CPU 721 determines that the number of reserved second start opening prizes is “0”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S119.

  In step S <b> 114, the main CPU 721 subtracts “1” from the value of the second start memory number corresponding to the reserved number of second start port winnings. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 721 determines whether data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM 723, and It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol being variably displayed or on hold. In the second special symbol start storage area (0), data (information) of a special symbol game corresponding to variable display of the second special symbol during variable display is stored as start storage information. Then, in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (holding ball) of the second special symbol for four times held. Are stored as start-up storage information. Note that the start storage information in each second special symbol start storage area includes, for example, data indicating a random number value for winning determination, a design random number value, a determined variation pattern, etc. acquired at the time of winning the second start port 440 It is.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol memory transfer process based on the second start opening winning (step S115). In this process, the main CPU 721 shifts the data in the second special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the second special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3), respectively. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a hold subtraction command to the sub control circuit 730. Thereafter, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S116.

  In step S116, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variable display time management process in the control state flag. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a special symbol effect start command to the sub control circuit 730.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs big hit / small hit determination processing (step S117). In this processing, the main CPU 721 extracts the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of winning the start opening and set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0). Based on the winning determination table (see FIG. 50) corresponding to the type of the winning start port, the determination value data is acquired. Then, the main CPU 721 determines (winning determination) whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lose” is won based on the acquired determination value data.

  Next, the main CPU 721 sets the variable display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol in the waiting time timer (step S118). When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol storage check process.

  In step S119, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the reserved number (second start memorized number) of the first start opening winning (variable display of the first special symbol) is “0”. If the main CPU 721 determines that the number of reserved first start opening prizes is not “0”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S120. If the main CPU 721 determines that the reserved number of first start opening winnings is “0”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S122.

  In step S <b> 120, the main CPU 721 subtracts “1” from the value of the first start memory number corresponding to the reserved number of first start port winnings. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 721 determines whether data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM 723, and It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol being variably displayed or on hold. In the first special symbol start storage area (0), special symbol game data (information) corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol during variable display is stored as start storage information. Then, in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (holding ball) of the first special symbol for four times held. Are stored as start-up storage information. The start storage information in each first special symbol start storage area includes, for example, data indicating a random number for winning determination, a symbol random number obtained at the time of winning the first start opening, a determined variation pattern, and the like. .

  Next, a special symbol memory transfer process is performed based on the first start opening prize (step S121). In this process, the main CPU 721 shifts the data in the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the first special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3), respectively. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a hold subtraction command to the sub control circuit 730. Thereafter, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S116.

  In step S122, the main CPU 721 performs a demo display process for displaying a demo screen. In this process, the main CPU 721 transmits a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 730. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol storage check process.

[9-9. Special symbol display time management process]
FIG. 61 shows a special symbol display time management process by the main CPU 721. The special symbol display time management process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the special symbol display time management process (step S131). When determining that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol display time management process ("02"), the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management process (“02”), the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S132.

  In step S132, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (waiting time) is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the waiting time after variable display confirmation (variable display start waiting time) set in the waiting time timer has been consumed. When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S133.

  In step S133, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the special symbol game is a “hit”. When it is determined that the special symbol game is “big hit”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S142. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol game is not “big hit”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S134.

  In step S134, the main CPU 721 further determines whether or not the special symbol game is “small hit”. If it is determined that the special symbol game is “small hit”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S137. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol game is not “small hit”, that is, if the special symbol game is “missing”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S135.

  In step S135, the main CPU 721 performs a time reduction number subtraction process. The short time subtraction process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“08”) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag (step S136). When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process.

  In step S137, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a small hit flag indicating a small hit. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S138.

  In step S138, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“03”) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a jackpot start interval time (for example, 5000 ms) corresponding to the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) in the waiting time timer (step S139).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a big hit start command or a small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol in the main RAM 723 (step S140). As a result, a big hit start command or a small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 730.

  Next, the main CPU 721 refers to the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 52) and sets the round number upper limit value (big winning opening release upper limit value) corresponding to the special symbol (type of symbol designating command) in the main RAM 723. Then, the round number display LED pattern flag is set (step S141). The round number display LED pattern flag is a flag indicating whether or not to display the remaining number of rounds in a predetermined pattern. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process.

  In step S142, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a big hit flag indicating a big hit. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S143.

  In step S143, the main CPU 721 performs processing for clearing the time reduction counter, the time reduction flag, and the probability change flag. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S138.

[9-10. Short-time subtraction processing]
FIG. 62 shows the time-saving number subtraction process by the main CPU 721. The time reduction number subtraction process is called as a subroutine during execution of the special symbol display time management process described above or the jackpot end interval process described later. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S151). The time reduction counter counts until the set time reduction count (in this embodiment, determined as one of 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, and 100) is 0. It is a counter. When the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S154. If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the main CPU 721 ends the time reduction subtraction process.

  In step S152, the main CPU 721 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter.

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines again whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S153). When the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S154. If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the main CPU 721 ends the time reduction subtraction process.

  In step S154, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting “0” as the time reduction flag. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the time reduction number subtraction process.

[9-11. Jackpot end interval processing]
FIG. 63 shows the jackpot end interval process by the main CPU 721. The jackpot end interval process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value indicating a big hit end interval process (“07”) (step S161). When it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the big hit end interval process (“07”) (step S161: NO), the main CPU 721 ends the big hit end interval process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the big hit end interval process (“07”), the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S162.

  In step S162, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the jackpot end interval time set in the waiting time timer has been consumed. When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S163.

  In step S163, the main CPU 721 clears the special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag. The large winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag is used as a management flag indicating whether or not to display the number of rounds at the time of the big hit by the LED light emission pattern.

  Next, the main CPU 721 clears the round number distribution flag (step S164). This round number distribution flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and indicates whether or not the big winning opening is periodically opened / closed a predetermined number of times even during one round. Flag. If the special winning opening is periodically opened and closed even during one round, the round number distribution flag is “1”. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a special symbol end display command to the sub-control circuit 730.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“08”) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag (step S165).

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the special symbol game is a “hit” (step S166). When it is determined that the special symbol game is “big hit”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S167. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol game is not “big hit”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S174.

  In step S 167, the main CPU 721 performs processing for setting a big hit flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S168). If it is a probable big hit, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S169. If it is not a probable big hit, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S171.

  In step S169, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting “1” as the probability variation flag.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs processing for setting “1” as the time reduction flag (step S171).

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a specified time reduction number (100 times as an example in the present embodiment) in the time reduction number counter (step S172).

  Next, the main CPU 721 executes variation pattern table setting processing (step S173). The variation pattern table setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval process.

  In step S174, the main CPU 721 performs processing for clearing the value of the small hit flag.

  Next, the main CPU 721 executes the above-mentioned time-saver subtraction process (step S175). When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval process.

[9-12. Fluctuation pattern table setting process]
FIG. 64 shows the variation pattern table setting process by the main CPU 721. The variation pattern table setting process is called as a subroutine during the power-on process or the jackpot end interval process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power is on (step S181). When the power is turned on, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S182. When the power is not turned on, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S183.

  In step S182, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting the table pattern 1 as a table pattern when referring to the gaming state transition table.

  Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is “1” (step S183). When the value of the probability variation flag is “1”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S184. When the value of the probability variation flag is “0”, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S185.

  In step S184, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting the table pattern 2 as a table pattern when referring to the gaming state transition table. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern table setting process.

  In step S185, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting the table pattern 3 as a table pattern when referring to the gaming state transition table. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern table setting process.

[9-13. Normal symbol control processing]
FIG. 65 shows normal symbol control processing by the main CPU 721. The normal symbol control process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the main control main process described above. Note that the numerical values (“00” to “04”) written in parentheses on the left side of each process in the flowchart shown in FIG. 65 indicate the normal symbol control state flag, and this normal symbol control state flag is the main RAM 723. Stored in a predetermined storage area. The main CPU 721 advances the normal symbol game by executing each process corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the main CPU 721 performs processing for loading a normal symbol control state flag (step S191). In this process, the main CPU 721 reads the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 723. Based on the read value of the normal symbol control state flag, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not to execute various processes in steps S192 to S196, which will be described later. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables execution of any one of steps S162 to S166. Further, the main CPU 721 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time set for each process in steps S162 to S166. Before reaching the predetermined timing, other subroutine processing is executed without executing each processing. Of course, the above-described system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 54) is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a normal symbol memory check process (step S192). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 721 checks the number of holdings of the normal symbol variable display, and the number of holdings is “0”. If not, a process such as a hit determination is performed. In this process, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“01”) indicating a later-described normal symbol variable display time monitoring process (step S193) in the normal symbol control state flag, and the variation time determined in the current process. Is set to the waiting time timer. That is, the normal symbol variation time monitoring process, which will be described later, is executed after the determined variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed by the process of step S192.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol variable display time monitoring processing (step S193). In this process, the main CPU 721 indicates that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“01”) indicating the normal symbol variation time monitoring process, and the normal symbol control state flag is described later when the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed. A value ("02") indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring process (step S194) is set, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the normal symbol display time monitoring process described later is set to be executed after the set post-confirmation waiting time has elapsed by the process of step S193.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs normal symbol display time monitoring processing (step S194). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring process, and the waiting time after determination set in the process of step S193 has passed. It is determined whether or not the determination result is “winning”. When the result of the hit determination is “hit”, the main CPU 721 performs the normal electric accessory release setting process, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates a value indicating the normal electric accessory release process (step S195) described later (step S195). “03”) is set. That is, this process is set so that a later-described ordinary electric accessory release process is executed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is not “win”, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“04”) indicating a normal symbol game end process (step S196) described later in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, in this case, the normal symbol game end process described later is set to be executed.

  Next, when the main CPU 721 determines in step S194 that the result of the hit determination is “hit”, the main CPU 721 performs a normal electric accessory release process (step S195). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“03”) indicating the normal electric accessory release process, the main CPU 721 has received a predetermined number of winnings while the normal electric accessory 460 is opened. It is determined whether or not one of the condition and the condition that the opening upper limit time of the ordinary electric combination 460 has elapsed (the ordinary electric combination opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. When the above one condition is satisfied, the main CPU 721 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 723 in order to close the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory. Then, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“04”) indicating a normal symbol game end process (step S196) described later in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, this process is set so that a normal symbol game end process described later is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 721 performs a normal symbol game end process (step S196). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol game end process (“04”), the main CPU 721 decreases the data indicating the number of holdings of the variable symbol hold display by “1”. Update the memory. Further, the main CPU 721 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable variation display of the normal symbol. Further, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“00”) indicating the normal symbol storage check process in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, after the process of step S196, the above-described normal symbol storage check process (step S192) is set to be executed. When this process ends, the main CPU 721 ends the normal symbol control process.

[10. Control by sub CPU]
[10-1. Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub CPU 731 executes a sub control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 66, the sub CPU 731 performs initialization processing such as RAM access permission, work area initialization, hardware initialization, device initialization, application initialization, backup restoration initialization, and the like (step S201).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of clearing the counter value of the watch dog timer (step S202). When the watchdog timer is activated, a reset time (for example, 2000 ms) is set, and when the service pulse is not written (timeout), the power interruption process is executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 731 executes operation means input processing (step S203).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 executes command analysis processing (step S204). The command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 731 executes effect mode determination processing (step S205). The effect mode determination process includes a scenario pre-setting process, an effect determination process (secret A stage 2002), a prefetch effect selection process (high accuracy stage 2004), a background change control process (high accuracy stage 2004), and the number of times the background change can be continuously performed. Judgment processing (high accuracy stage 2004), fluctuation scenario determination processing (high accuracy stage 2004), chance up control processing (high accuracy stage 2004), hold change determination processing (high accuracy stage 2004), character lamp effect control processing, full screen It consists of subroutines such as effect control processing and character lamp effect control processing.

  Next, the sub CPU 731 executes command transmission processing (step S206). The command transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, each projector control circuit (front projector control circuit 734, first rear projector control circuit 735, and second rear projector control circuit 736) executes a drawing control process (step S207). In this process, the front projector control circuit 734, the first rear projector control circuit 735, and the second rear projector control circuit 736 are based on the message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731, respectively. Drawing control for projecting image light to the rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124 is performed.

  Next, the voice control circuit 737 executes a voice control process (step S208). In this process, the voice control circuit 737 performs voice control for causing the speaker 740 to output voice based on the message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731.

  Next, the lamp control circuit 738 executes a lamp control process (step S209). In this processing, the lamp control circuit 738 performs light emission control for lighting or blinking the lamp 25 based on a message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731.

  Next, the accessory control circuit 739 executes an accessory control process (step S210). In this process, the accessory control circuit 739 performs drive control for operating an effect drive motor that operates the movable accessory unit based on a message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731. In such a sub-control circuit main process, after the initialization process in step S201 is completed, the processes in steps S202 to S210 are repeatedly executed.

[10-2. Command analysis processing]
FIG. 67 shows command analysis processing by the sub CPU 731. The command analysis process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the sub-control circuit main process described above. As shown in the figure, after receiving from the main control circuit 720 (main CPU 721), the sub CPU 731 performs a process of analyzing the command stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 733 (step S241).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a consistency check on the received command (step S242). The consistency check is performed in order to verify that the target data is present when the command is received, and that the data is free from errors or missing.

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a sub lottery process (step S243). In this process, when the received command is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 731 selects an effect pattern by lottery based on the variation pattern designation command. When this process ends, the sub CPU 731 ends the command analysis process. In the sub-lottery process, all matters relating to the production including the production pattern may be selected by lottery, or only the type of production (whether there is a serif notice or the presence of the SU notice) as the production pattern. The content of the effect (effect type, cut-in type, etc.) that is selected by lottery and executed in the effect may be selected as effect information in another process that is made into a separate subroutine. In the present embodiment, an effect pattern indicating the type of effect is selected in the sub lottery process, and then the effect content executed based on the effect pattern is selected as effect information by an effect mode determination process described later. ing.

[10-3. Command transmission processing]
FIG. 68 shows command transmission processing by the sub CPU 731. The command transmission process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the sub-control circuit main process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 executes a message setting process when transmitting a control command (message) to each of the control circuits 204 to 207 (step S251). In this process, the sub CPU 731 generates a message (effect designation information) based on the effect information obtained in the effect mode determination process, and temporarily stores the message in the direct buffer of the work RAM 203. This message setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 731 executes a directory table registration process (step S252). In this process, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of setting a corresponding directory table in a predetermined area of the work RAM 733 based on the message and effect information stored in the directory buffer. The directory table registration process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 731 executes message transmission processing (step S253). In this process, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of reading a message stored in the directory buffer at a predetermined timing based on the directory table and transmitting the message to predetermined control circuits 204 to 207. When this process ends, the sub CPU 731 ends the command transmission process. This message transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[10-4. Message setting process]
FIG. 69 shows message setting processing by the sub CPU 731. The message setting process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the command transmission process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 sets devices (control circuits 204 to 207) to transmit based on the effect information (step S261).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of setting the presence / absence of a system operation (step S262).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs setting of stage information and each effect information (step S263).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 sets a notice pattern (step S264). Thus, the direct buffer stores a device (control circuits 204 to 207) as a transmission destination, presence / absence of system operation, stage information, production information, and a message indicating a notice pattern. When this process ends, the sub CPU 731 ends the message setting process.

[10-5. Directory table registration process]
FIG. 70 shows a directory table registration process by the sub CPU 731. The directory table registration process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the command transmission process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for registering a single table (step S271).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of registering a master table based on the effect information determined in the effect mode determination process (step S272).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for registering a slave table used in the master table (step S273).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for registering a directory table corresponding to the message set in the directory buffer as a slave table (step S274). When this process ends, the sub CPU 731 ends the directory table registration process.

[10-6. Message transmission processing]
FIG. 71 shows message transmission processing by the sub CPU 731. The message transmission process is called as a subroutine during execution of the command transmission process described above. As shown in the figure, if a message is registered in the directory buffer corresponding to the directory table, the sub CPU 731 sends a message to each device (control circuits 204 to 207) according to the “destination device” set in the message. Is transmitted (step S281).

  Next, the sub CPU 731 performs processing for discarding unnecessary directory tables after the completion of message transmission (step S282). When this process ends, the sub CPU 731 ends the message transmission process.

[11. Example of production]
72 to 77, a display projected on each screen (rear screen unit 290, front screen unit 510) by image light projected from each projection device (rear projection device 120, front projection device 600). An example of an effect executed by the sub CPU 731 (see, for example, FIG. 48), such as an effect or an effect that causes the large-sized effect 232 to advance into the effect space 700 based on the result of the internal lottery, will be described. FIG. 72 is a schematic perspective view showing an example in which an image is projected on both the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen unit 510. FIG. 73 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which different images are projected on the upper rear screen 2902, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the lower rear screen 2904. FIG. 74 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which different images are projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904, but images in which it is difficult to grasp the boundaries between the screens are projected. FIG. 75 shows an example of an effect in which an upper rear screen 2902, an intermediate rear screen 2906, and a lower rear screen 2904 form one projection plane, and a continuous image is projected on the one projection plane. FIG. 73 to 75, no image is projected on the front screen 512. FIG. 76 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 showing an example of an effect projected when the result of an internal lottery described later is a big hit. FIG. 77 shows a gaming machine 1 showing an example of an effect in which an image highlighting the large accessory 232 is projected on the front screen 512 and the upper rear screen 2902 when the large accessory body 230 moves into the effect space 700. It is a front view. 72 to 77, the rear projection device 120, the first rear projector 122, the second rear projector 124, the second rear projector 124 (for example, see FIG. 4), and the front projection device 600 (for example, FIG. 39), a rear screen unit 290, an upper rear screen 2902, a lower rear screen 2904, an intermediate rear screen 2906 (for example, all refer to FIG. 29), a front screen unit 510, and a front screen 512 (for example, all refer to FIG. 35). ) Is not shown, but the description of the reference drawing is omitted.

  In the effect example described below, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 as shown in FIG. 47 described above. Further, the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 and reflected by the rear mirror 126 is projected onto the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906. The image light projected from the front projector 622 and reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected in a substantially upper half area of the front screen 512. The first rear projector 122, the second rear projector 124, and the front projector 622 are designed to project image light only from the lower half region of the lens. However, from which area of the lens the image light is projected depends on the arrangement position and angle of the projector. For example, the image light may be projected only from the upper half area of the lens. Alternatively, image light may be projected from the entire area of the lens.

  Instead of this, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and is projected from the second rear projector 124 and reflected by the rear mirror 126. The image light may be projected on the lower rear screen 2904. Furthermore, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 and reflected by the rear mirror 126 is lowered. You may make it project on the side rear screen 2904 and the intermediate | middle rear screen 2906. FIG.

  Further, the image light projected from the front projector 622 and reflected by the front mirror 624 may be projected in a substantially upper half area of the front screen 512 or projected in a substantially entire area of the front screen 512. You may make it do.

[11-1. Production Example 1]
In the production example 1 shown in FIG. 72, different images are projected by the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512. Specifically, a cloud image and a lightning image are projected on the rear screen unit 290, and a moon image is projected on the front screen 512. Therefore, the image of the moon that can be visually recognized on the near side and the image of clouds and lightning that can be visually recognized on the far side can be viewed in a front view while being shifted in the front-rear direction within the same region. It can be viewed as a feeling image. Moreover, the large-sized actor main body 230 as a real image instead of an image advances (drops) from the origin position toward the effect space 700 (see, for example, FIG. 72) between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290 from the origin position. ) Is also performed. As a result, both the game in the game area 320 and the video projected on the rear screen unit 290 can be visually recognized, and the video projected in front of the game area 320 can also be visually recognized. Furthermore, the front screen 512 It is possible to perform an unprecedented new effect such as advancing (falling) the large-sized accessory main body 230 as a real image that is not a video image in the effect space 700 with the rear screen unit 290.

  In FIG. 72, different images are projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512. Instead, similar images are projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512. Also good. In this case, it is preferable that the projected image is an effect based on the result of the internal lottery. Moreover, it is preferable that the projected image is an aspect in which only a still image is projected, an aspect in which both a still image and a moving picture effect are projected, or an aspect in which only a moving picture effect is projected. Furthermore, a similar image may be projected between the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the image projected on the front screen 512. As a result, even if a situation occurs in which one of the video projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the video projected on the front screen 512 cannot be viewed, the other video can be viewed. In addition to not hindering the progress of, it is also possible to suppress the decline of interest. For example, if a player holds his / her hand over a position that blocks the image light projected from the front projection device 600, for example, a shadow appears on the front screen 512, which hinders visual recognition of the image projected on the front screen 512. Although there is a possibility that it will come, the visibility of the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 is maintained even in such a case. Here, the “similar video” preferably has the same shape, size, hue, movement, etc., but if it is within a range that can be recognized as similar by the player, Either may be different.

  72, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290, and the image light projected from the front projection device 600 is projected onto the front screen 512. From the viewpoint of avoiding a situation in which an image projected by image light projected from either one cannot be viewed, image light projected from the rear projection device 120 and image light projected from the front projection device 600 May be projected on the same screen. For example, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected on the back surface of the screen (it is necessary to adopt a screen that allows the image projected on the back surface to be viewed from the front), and the same image as the image projected on the back surface May be projected onto the surface of the screen by image light projected from the front projection device 600. In this case, even if a situation occurs in which one of the image projected on the back surface of the screen and the image projected on the surface of the screen cannot be visually recognized, the other image can be visually recognized. It is also possible to suppress a decrease in interest without disturbing the progress.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 72, when there is an accessory (the large accessory main body 230 in the present embodiment) in the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290, such an accessory. If is not transparent, there is a possibility that the image behind the accessory cannot be seen. However, when the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image projected by the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 are similar images, the effect space 700 described above is used. Even if the accessory is advanced, the video projected by the video light projected from the front projection device 600 can be visually recognized, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest without affecting the progress of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the distance from the first rear projector 122 to the upper rear screen 2902 and the distance from the second rear projector 124 to the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are different. Therefore, when image light is projected without considering the distances from the projectors 122 and 124 to the screens 2902, 2904, and 2906 that are projection surfaces, the entire image projected on the entire screen is distorted to give a sense of incompatibility ( There is a risk that it will not be visible in continuous images). Therefore, by changing the scale of the image light projected from each projector according to the distance to the projected screen, the entire image projected on the entire screen is projected as a continuous image. I have to.

[11-2. Example 2]
In the production example 2 shown in FIG. 73, the video of the main character of the gaming machine 1 is projected on the upper rear screen 2902, and the game is displayed on the lower rear screen 2904 together with the video imitating the cell image of the game board. An image simulating a liquid crystal display of a conventional pachinko machine is projected substantially at the center of the region 320, and an image simulating a pachislot reel stop operation button is projected on the intermediate rear screen 2906. In a video imitating a liquid crystal display projected on the lower rear screen 2904, a symbol variation image like a conventional pachinko machine can be projected. In this way, by projecting images using the boundary portions between the screens, such as projecting different images on the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, the boundary portions can be played. A variety of images can be projected while making it difficult for the person to be aware of it, and it is possible to enhance interest. In particular, in the production example 2 shown in FIG. 73, an image as if game machines with different categories such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines are fused together is projected, so that an unprecedented gaming machine is provided. Can do. The sub CPU 731 controls to project separate images on the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the sub CPU that executes the control performs “independent projection” of a sixth gaming machine described later. It corresponds to “control means”. In addition to the above-mentioned effects, an effect effect that causes the large-sized accessory main body 230 to be advanced (dropped) as a real image that is not an image is performed in the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. It goes without saying.

[11-3. Example 3]
In the production example 3 shown in FIG. 74, an image of the main character of the gaming machine 1 is projected on the upper rear screen 2902, and the liquid crystal display of the conventional pachinko machine is approximately centered on the lower rear screen 2904. A video imitating the game area is projected. The intermediate rear screen 2906 is projected so as to cover the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904. On the video portion simulating the liquid crystal display of the lower rear screen 2904, a symbol variation image like a conventional pachinko machine can be projected. In addition, in FIG. 74, although the video projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the video projected on the lower rear screen 2904 are separate videos, the video that merges these videos is displayed on the intermediate rear screen 2906. Since it is projected, it is possible to project an unprecedented new image such as one continuous image projected as the entire rear screen unit 290. In this case as well, it is possible to perform an effect effect that causes the large-sized accessory body 230 as a real image that is not an image to advance (drop) in the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. Needless to say.

[11-4. Example 4]
In the production example 4 shown in FIG. 75, although the rear screen unit 290 is a screen obtained by joining different screens such as the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, it is difficult to grasp each boundary. It functions as a single projection plane. Moreover, since images are projected from behind the rear screen unit 290 using a plurality of rear projection devices 120 (first rear projector 122, second rear projector 124), the rear screen unit 290 has a wide area. It is possible to project a continuous image. As described above, in the effect example 4, it is possible to project an impact image using substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290. In the wide area of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, control for projecting continuous images is performed by the sub CPU 731, and the sub CPU that executes the control is a sixth CPU described later. It corresponds to “cooperative projection control means” of a gaming machine. In this case as well, it is possible to perform an effect effect that causes the large-sized accessory body 230 as a real image that is not an image to advance (drop) in the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. Needless to say.

  It should be noted that the production examples 2 to 4 shown in FIGS. 73 to 75 may employ only one of these production examples in the gaming machine, or can switch and display a plurality of the production examples. You may make it employ | adopt by the aspect. In addition, when adopting a gaming machine in a mode in which a plurality of presentation examples can be switched and displayed among the presentation examples shown in FIG. 73 to FIG. By switching, an effective display effect can be performed. For example, in the normal gaming state, the result of the internal lottery is a big hit while projecting the video of the production example 2 shown in FIG. 73 or the production example 3 shown in FIG. 74 in order to draw the player's gaze to the symbol variation production. When there is a high possibility, the large-sized accessory body 230 as a real image instead of an image may advance (fall) from the origin position toward the effect space 700. And, for example, in the probable gaming state, by adopting production example 3 shown in FIG. 75 in order to show a more powerful image using substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290 than the symbol variation production, Projected images can be projected.

[11-5. Example 5]

  In the production example 5 shown in FIG. 76, when the result of the internal lottery described later is a big hit with the image projected on the rear screen unit 290, the projection of the image on the rear screen unit 290 is maintained. Thus, a large image showing the result of the internal lottery is projected on the front screen 512. The image projected on the front screen 512 (the “7” symbol Zorome image indicating that it is a big hit) is the image of the design variation effect performed in the image simulating the liquid crystal display of the conventional pachinko machine, It is good also as an image as if it jumped out from the image imitating a liquid crystal display. By projecting such an image, an unprecedented new gaming machine can be provided.

  In Production Example 5, a large image showing the result of the internal lottery is projected on the front screen 512, but it goes without saying that the image projected on the front screen 512 is not limited to this. For example, an image as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery may be projected on the front screen 512.

[11-6. Example 6]
In the production example 6 shown in FIG. 77, when the large accessory 232 advances into the production space 700, the first video 5120 bordering the outer shape of the large accessory 232 is projected on the front screen 512. In this way, by projecting an image that outlines the outer shape of the large-sized feature 232 on the front screen 512, the large-sized feature 232 can be emphasized, and the large-sized feature 232 advances into the effect space 700. Combined with the production, it is possible to execute the production with impact.

  Further, in FIG. 77, when the large-sized feature 232 advances into the effect space 700, the first image 5120 is projected on the front screen 512, and the second image 2920 bordering the outer shape of the large-sized feature 232 is displayed. Projected on the upper rear screen 2902. In FIG. 77, a video that appears dimly along the outer edge of the large feature 232 that imitates the “7” symbol is the first image 5120, and appears along the outer edge of the large accessory 232 that imitates the “7” symbol. The outline of the double line is the second video 2920. As described above, when the large feature 232 advances into the effect space 700, the large feature 232 is represented by the first image 5120 projected on the front screen 512 and the second image 2920 projected on the upper rear screen 2902. It becomes possible to emphasize more. In particular, when the large accessory 232 is viewed from an oblique direction rather than a front view, the first image 5120 and the second image 2920 can be visually recognized so as to sandwich the large accessory 232 as an entity. The object 232 can be emphasized.

It should be noted that the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the front screen 512 are not only displayed as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery but also when a game is not being performed. A projected demonstration effect or a jackpot effect projected during a jackpot game may be projected.
[12. Effect]

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an image is projected by the upper rear screen 2902 on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected by the second rear projector 124. Since the lower rear screen 2904 is connected via the intermediate rear screen 2906, each projection means (first rear projector 122, second rear projector 124) and each projection member (upper rear screen 2902). , Lower rear screen 2904, intermediate rear screen 2906), and a continuous image can be projected on rear screen unit 290 as one projection area in a wide area. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been frequently used in the past, the cost increases when the display area is increased, and even if a plurality of liquid crystal displays are arranged, no image is displayed at the boundary with other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of the video cannot be maintained. In this regard, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the video is projected also on the connecting portion between the screens, so that the continuity of the video can be maintained.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged at positions shifted in the vertical direction so that an image is projected in different areas in front view. Then, the upper rear screen 2902 is behind the lower rear screen 2904 so that an effect space 700 is formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904 and the game panel 300). Is arranged. Thereby, various effects can be performed using the effect space 700 formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902, and an expandable gaming machine can be provided. In particular, an image can be projected using a wide projection area formed by the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906. Moreover, it is possible to execute an expandable game in which both the game in the game area 320 and the images projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 can be viewed, and the game in the game area 320 While maintaining the visual recognition of the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been made so that a movable production by the large body 230 can be performed. It becomes possible to raise.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an image projected on the rear screen unit 290 disposed behind the gaming panel 300 and an image projected on the front screen 512 disposed forward of the gaming panel 300. Both can be visually recognized in front view. Moreover, the large-sized accessory body 230 is configured to advance between the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery. In addition, a gaming panel 300 having a gaming area 320 is disposed between the video projected on the lower rear screen 2904 and the video projected on the front screen 512. In this way, it is possible to provide a new and unprecedented production with a sense of depth, such as a game in which an entity that is not a video is interposed between the rear video and the front video. Can be increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the front screen 512 on which an image as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected is provided on the opening window 5402 of the front door unit 500, and the front screen based on the result of the internal lottery. A decorative accessory 560 for performing an accessory effect that operates toward the front position of 512 is arranged above the front screen 512. The front screen 512 and the decorative accessory 560 can each have a presence like a movable accessory disposed above the liquid crystal display and the center accessory in the conventional pachinko machine 1. In other words, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, both the video as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery and the effect effect in which the ornamental effect 560 is operated in front of the front screen 512 are displayed in the conventional pachinko machine. It will be performed at a position closer to the player than the machine 1. Further, the front door unit 500 is provided with a launch handle 588 capable of launching a game ball toward the game area 320 below the front screen 512. Therefore, it is possible to give a player who plays a game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment as if he or she is firing a game ball from the launching handle disposed below the game board in the conventional pachinko machine. This makes it possible to provide an innovative gaming machine that has never existed before.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light guide plate (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) is disposed behind the large-sized accessory 232 having a sense of weight imitating the “7” symbol. The light guide plate is circulated along the peripheral edge of the outer shape of the large accessory 232. Therefore, it is possible not only to perform an impact effect with impact, but also to make the large feature 232 appear larger than the actual size. Moreover, when the large accessory 232 is large and heavy, it is difficult to easily operate the large accessory 232, and even if it is operated, there is a possibility that only a small movement can be performed. However, even in such a case, in addition to being able to make it appear as if the large-sized accessory 232 is moving, the movable accessory has a large impact while increasing the size of the movable accessory. It is possible to perform an effective effect production as if the movement is larger than the actual movement.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light guide plate (the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the large accessory 232 is outside the peripheral portion of the large accessory 232 in front view. It is a nearly similar shape with a size that protrudes. Then, these light guide plates are made up of a large-sized accessory 232 by a rotation mechanism (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) and a vertical movement mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239, 270). It is comprised so that it can be made to circulate while moving up and down along the peripheral part of an external shape. In this way, it is possible to make the large-sized accessory 232 appear larger than the actual size without making it conscious of the fact that the light guide plate as a separate member is disposed behind the large-sized accessory 232. In a conventional pachinko machine, it is possible to execute an effect rendering that can give a large impact when the movable accessory is enlarged, but on the other hand, the movable accessory becomes heavy, and the movable accessory becomes heavy. It is difficult to perform a role effect that gives a movement to an object. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to making it possible to make the large accessory 232 appear larger, the large movement of the large accessory 232 has a greater impact, and the actual movement of the large accessory 232 is increased. It is possible to perform an effective effect production as if a larger movement is being performed.

  In the present embodiment, “turn around the outer peripheral edge of the large accessory 232” or “turn around the outer periphery of the large accessory 232 while moving up and down”. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in a mode in which a rear accessory (in this embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) that is disposed behind the large accessory 232 in opposition to the large accessory 232 can be viewed in front view. If the large feature 232 can be rotated while facing the large feature 232, the large feature 232 can be emphasized, and the large feature 232 can be shown larger than the actual size. Even in the case where the player stops or makes only a small movement, it is possible to make it appear as if the large-sized actor 232 is moving larger than the actual movement. In addition, the number of back objects may be one or two, and the number is not limited.

  “Rotating while facing behind the large accessory 232 in a form that can be visually recognized in front view” does not need to be able to visually recognize the entire outer shape of the rear accessory, but a part of the rear accessory (for example, the outer periphery) (Part)) is only required to be visible.

  Further, the “rotation” is not necessarily limited to the rotation that passes through the operation start position, and may be a rotation that changes the rotation direction as in, for example, the figure of eight.

  Further, the rear accessory is preferably a plate member rather than a three-dimensional object. This is because, if the rear accessory is a plate-like member, the large accessory 232 can be more emphasized because it can be rotated while being closely opposed to the large accessory 232 so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. From this point of view, it is preferable that the large-sized accessory 232 also has a flat surface on the side facing the rear accessory.

  Further, the rear member is not necessarily larger than the large-sized accessory 232. Even if the rear member is smaller than the large accessory 232, the rear accessory is rotated behind the large accessory 232 in front view as long as the rear member can be viewed in a front view. This is because it can be visually recognized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rear role is moved up and down while rotating the large role 232 behind, but the movement different from the rotation is not necessarily limited to the vertical movement, and a linear movement is performed. Whatever you do. For example, it may be one that reciprocates linearly in the left-right direction, or one that reciprocates linearly in an oblique direction.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are provided as the rear accessory, and the rear light guide plate 236 is disposed in close proximity and oppositely behind the large feature 232. Although it rotates at substantially the same speed so as to follow the optical plate 234, the relative movement of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 is not limited to this. For example, although the track on which the front light guide plate 234 operates and the track on which the rear light guide plate 236 operate are substantially the same track when viewed from the front, the operation directions of both may be opposite. In addition, the track on which the front light guide plate 234 operates and the track on which the rear light guide plate 236 operate are the same, and both operate in the same direction, but the operation speeds of the two may be different. In addition, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 may have different trajectory sizes behind the large accessory 232. Further, only one of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 may emit light forward and the other may not emit light.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory body 230 is supported on the left by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 via the large accessory support arm 238, and the large accessory on the right. It is supported by the object right drive mechanism 260. As described above, when the large accessory body 230 is supported on both the left and right sides (that is, when both are supported), the vertical speed of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism are increased. If the ascending / descending speed by 260 does not match, not only the smooth ascending / descending cannot be performed, but also the case where the ascending / descending cannot be performed may occur. In particular, the tendency is conspicuous in the case of a large accessory having a heavy feeling like the large accessory 232. The discrepancy between the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 may be caused by a trivial matter such as a foreign object biting. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is moved upward in both directions so that the degree of freedom in the upward direction is increased. It is mounted on the pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed. Therefore, even if the lifting speed by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the lifting speed by the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 do not necessarily match, smooth lifting can be maintained as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the large accessory 232 as a movable accessory, and it is possible to execute an accessory effect that can give a large impact.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the large accessory 232 is located at the origin position, the large accessory main body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is moved by the lock mechanism 250 at the origin position. Since it can be held, even if the large-sized accessory 232 is increased in size, it can be prevented from falling naturally due to the gravity action, and it is possible to execute an accessory effect that can give a large impact. Become. By the way, in the case where the large accessory body 230 is supported and held from below, if the lock mechanism 250 is slid with respect to the lower surface of the large accessory support arm 238 and is released, the large accessory body 230 will be released. A considerable amount of power is required depending on the weight. In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the holding mode and the release state can be switched by the rotational movement of the lock mechanism 250 without sliding, so that a large force main body portion does not require a large amount of force to the left. The lock mechanism 250 can be switched from the holding mode to the released state with respect to the lower surface of 230.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the image being projected onto the front screen 512 by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 disposed in the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550, the internal Since the oversized portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550 is provided with the large-sized accessory 232 that can be operated based on the result of the lottery, it is possible to perform an unprecedented new effect. In particular, for the decorative accessory 560, it is possible to perform an accessory effect that is operated at a position closer to the player than before. By the way, the front projection device 600 and a decorative accessory 560 are arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550. In order to properly project an image on the front screen 512, the decorative accessory 560 includes Regardless of the operation, the front projection apparatus 600 must be fixed at all times. Therefore, by providing a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 that can operate only the decorative accessory 560 out of the front projection device 600 and the decorative accessory 560 disposed in the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, The movable accessory can be advanced toward the front position of the upper rear screen 2902 in a state where a clear image is projected, and an unprecedented new effect can be suitably performed. .

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the image being projected onto the front screen 512 by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 disposed in the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decoration frame 550, the internal Since the decorative object 560 that can be operated based on the result of the lottery is provided in the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, it is possible to perform an unprecedented new effect. In particular, for the decorative accessory 560, it is possible to perform an accessory effect that is operated at a position closer to the player than before. In addition, a front projection device 600 and a decorative accessory 560 are arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550. In order to properly project an image on the front screen 512, the decorative accessory 560 includes Regardless of the operation, the front projector 622 and the front mirror 624 need to be fixed at all times. Therefore, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 capable of operating only the decorative accessory 560 among the front projector 622, the front mirror 624, and the decorative accessory 560 disposed on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550 is provided. I am doing so. By the way, when only the decorative accessory 560 is operated among the front projector 622, the front mirror 624, and the decorative accessory 560, the front side of the front mirror 624 disposed behind the decorative accessory 560 is exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the front mirror 624 that is exposed when the decorative accessory 560 is actuated has a decorative portion that is decorated. Thereby, it is possible to suitably perform a new production that has never been achieved while ensuring aesthetics when the decorative accessory 560 is activated.

[13. Extensibility of gaming machine according to this embodiment]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 are projected onto different screens (front projection device). The image light projected from 600 is projected onto the front screen 512, and the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290). The positional relationship between the front screen 512 on which the image light projected from the front projection device 600 is projected and the rear screen unit 290 on which the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected is shifted in the front-rear direction. The positional relationship is such that the images projected on both screens appear in the overlapping area when viewed from the front. However, a situation has arisen in which one of the images projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image projected by the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 cannot be viewed. However, it is not always necessary to provide the two screens (front screen 512, rear screen unit 290) from the viewpoint of not hindering the progress of the game. For example, an image that can be viewed in a front view is projected on the back surface of one screen from image light projected from the rear to the front, and projected from the front to the rear on the surface of the one screen. An image that can be viewed in front view may be projected by the image light that has been generated. In such a case, even if a situation occurs in which one of the videos cannot be visually recognized, the progress of the game is not hindered.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an example of an aspect in which an image is projected on each of the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 by the image light projected from each of the rear projection device 120 and the front projection device 600. 47 has been described using the schematic side view of FIG. 47, but the configuration shown in FIG. 78 may be used instead of the configuration shown in FIG. FIG. 78 is a diagram illustrating an example of an aspect in which an image is projected onto each of the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 by the image light projected from each of the rear projection device 120 and the front projection device 600. 47 is a modified example. 78 is a schematic diagram similar to FIG. 47, and therefore there are some differences from the actual ones, such as the installation angles of the projectors 122, 126, and 622, for example.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 78, the width of the front screen 512 is substantially the same as or larger than the width in the left-right direction, and the lower position of the front screen 512 from the lower position of the front mirror 624 or the decorative accessory 560. The image light protection member 530 is provided so as to cover the above from the front including both side surfaces. The image light protection member 530 is formed of a transparent plate member (for example, a glass plate or a resin member) so that the rear side can be visually recognized. Thereby, since the image light projected from the front projector 622 (image light reflected by the front mirror 624) can be covered from the front, for example, the player blocks the image light and projects it on the front screen 512. Problems such as shadows entering the video can be prevented. In addition, as shown in FIG. 78, the image light protection member 530 is provided so as to avoid the operating range of the decorative accessory 560 (below the decorative accessory 560). Execution is not hindered.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 78, in this modification, the first rear projector 122 projects image light backward and the image light projected rearward from the first rear projector 122 forwards. A rear mirror 128 for reflection is provided. This makes it possible to increase the distance to the upper rear screen 2902 that is the projection surface, and it is possible to project a larger image on the upper rear screen 2902.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment may be configured such that, for example, six levels of setting values “1” to “6” can be set by, for example, hall personnel. When the set value is changed, for example, the jackpot probability (internal winning probability) in the internal lottery is changed.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can apply the present invention to all gaming machines in which a game is played using a game medium and a privilege is given based on the game result. That is, a game is performed by a game player being launched or thrown in by a physical player's action, and the main control circuit 720 itself is not only a form in which the game media is paid out based on the result of the game. The game medium possessed by the player may be electromagnetically managed to enable a game performed by circulating the enclosed game balls or a game performed without medals. In addition, the game media that the player holds may be electromagnetically managed by a game media management device that is attached (connected) to the main control circuit 720 and manages the game media.

  When managed by a game medium management device connected to the main control circuit 720, the game medium management device has a ROM and an RWM (or RAM) and is a device provided in the gaming machine, which is an external game (not shown). The medium handling device is connected to the bidirectional communication function through a predetermined interface, and provides a game medium lending operation (that is, a game medium necessary for the player to perform a game medium input operation). Action) or a game media payout operation (ie, when the winning combination is established), the game media payout operation (that is, the game media is paid out to the player and the necessary game media is obtained) Or an operation for electromagnetically recording a game medium to be used for a game. In addition, the game medium management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also displays the number of game media held on the front of the gaming machine 1 based on the management result of the number of game media, for example. A medium number display device (not shown) may be provided, and the number of game media displayed on the possessed game medium number display device may be managed. In other words, the game medium management device may record and display the total number of game media that the player can use for the game by an electromagnetic method.

  Further, in this case, the game medium management device has a performance that allows a player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media to an external game medium handling device. In addition to direct operation by the player, the number of recorded game media cannot be reduced, and an external connection terminal plate (not shown) is provided between the game media handling device and the outside. In some cases, it is desirable that the player has a performance that cannot transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media unless the external connection terminal plate is used.

  In addition to the above, the gaming machine is provided with a lending operation means that can be operated by the player, a return (settlement) operation means, and an external connection terminal plate. (For example, an IC card), a non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money etc. from a portable terminal, other operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, etc., a game medium handling device side external connection terminal board It may be provided (both not shown).

  As a flow of the game at that time, for example, the player deposits the valuable value to the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any of the lending operation means. Then, the number of game media corresponding to the valuable value subtracted from the game media handling device to the game media management device is increased. Then, the player plays a game and repeats the above operation when a game medium is required. After that, a predetermined number of game media are acquired as a result of the game, and when the game is ended, the game media management device transmits the number of game media to the game media handling device by operating any of the return operation means. The medium handling device discharges the recording medium on which the number of game media is recorded. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored by itself when the number of game media is transmitted. The player takes the ejected recording medium to a prize counter or the like to exchange prizes, or moves the gaming table to play a game based on the gaming medium recorded on another table.

  In the above example, all the game media are transmitted to the game media handling device, but only the number of game media desired by the player is transmitted on the game machine or the game media handling device side, and the game media possessed by the player is stored. It may be divided and processed. In addition to discharging the recording medium, cash or cash equivalents may be discharged or stored in a portable terminal or the like. In addition, the game medium handling device may be able to insert a member recording medium in the game hall and store it in the member recording medium so that it can be replayed at a later date.

  In addition, in the gaming machine or the game medium handling device, by operating a predetermined operation means (not shown), it is possible to execute a lock operation for locking the game medium or valuable data communication with respect to the game medium handling device or the game medium management device. Also good. At this time, information that can only be known by the player, such as a one-time password, may be set, or the player may be recorded by an imaging means provided in the game medium handling device.

  Further, in the above, the case where the game medium management device is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the game medium management device is similarly applied to a pachislot machine, a slot machine using a game ball, and an enclosed game machine. The game media of the player can be managed.

  In this manner, by providing the above-described game medium management device, the number of parts inside the game machine can be reduced compared to the case where the game medium is physically provided for the game, and the cost and manufacturing cost of the game machine can be reduced. In addition to reducing the number of parts, the player can be prevented from touching the game media directly, the gaming environment can be improved, noise can be reduced, and the power consumption of the gaming machine can be reduced by reducing the number of parts. It will also be. Also, it is possible to prevent illegal acts through game media and game media slot and payout port. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

  In addition, a sealed game machine configured to be able to play without being discharged to the outside, and data regarding the increase / decrease of the game medium accompanying the consumption, lending, and payout of the game medium to the game machine When the present invention is applied to a gaming system having a gaming medium management device that is connected so as to be able to transmit and receive via an optical signal, the gaming system may be configured as follows.

  The outline of the enclosed game machine will be described below. In the enclosed game machine, the launching device is located above the game area and launches a game ball as a game medium from above the game area. When the player operates the handle, the ball feed solenoid is driven by the payout control circuit, and the ball feed rod pushes the game ball in the standby state toward the launch pad. Thereby, the game ball moves to the launch pad. A subtraction sensor is provided on the path from the standby position to the launch pad, and detects a game ball moving to the launch pad. When a game ball is detected by the subtraction sensor, the number of possessed balls is decremented by one. Thus, since it is configured to launch a game ball as a game medium from above with respect to the game area, a so-called return ball (foul ball) can be avoided in the enclosed game machine. The game balls discharged from the game area after rolling in the game area are polished by the ball polishing device. The game ball polished by the ball polishing device is conveyed upward by the lifting device and guided to the launching device. The game balls are not discharged to the outside of the enclosed game machine, and a certain number (for example, 50) of game balls is configured to circulate through a series of paths in the game machine.

  In the enclosed game machine, since the game ball is not discharged to the outside of the game machine, there is no upper plate or lower plate for temporarily holding the game ball. Since the game balls are not discharged to the outside in the enclosed game machine, the game balls are not actually in the hands of the player, and the game balls are not actually increased or decreased by playing the game. In the enclosed game machine, the player starts playing the game after obtaining a ball by lending from the game medium management device. Here, obtaining a ball means that the player obtains a game medium in terms of data management. And when a game ball is launched from the launching device, the possessed ball is consumed and the number of possessed balls decreases. In addition, when the game balls pass through each winning opening provided in the gaming area, the number of balls is increased according to the conditions set according to the winning opening. Furthermore, the number of balls to be held also increases by lending from the game medium management device. It should be noted that “game media consumption, lending and payout” means that the ball is consumed, loaned and paid out. Further, “increase / decrease in game media” indicates that the number of held balls increases / decreases due to consumption, lending and payout. Further, “data relating to increase / decrease of game media associated with consumption, lending and payout of game media” is data relating to a decrease in the number of possessed balls due to game balls being launched and an increase in the number of possessed balls due to lending and payout.

  The enclosed game machine has a payout control circuit and a touch panel type liquid crystal display device. The payout control circuit is connected to various sensors that detect the passing of the game ball through each winning opening. The payout control circuit manages the number of balls held. For example, when a game ball passes through each winning opening, the number of game balls paid out due to this is added to the number of possessed balls. When a game ball is fired, the number of balls held is subtracted. The payout control circuit transmits data regarding the number of possessed balls to the game medium management device in accordance with the player's operation. The liquid crystal display device is located at the upper part of the gaming machine, and accepts a request for conversion from a game value managed by the game medium management device to a possessed ball (ball lending) and counting (returning) of the possessed ball. These requests are transmitted to the payout control circuit via the game medium management device, and the payout control circuit instructs the game medium management device to transmit data relating to the current number of balls. Here, “game value” refers to money / banknotes, prepaid media, tokens, electronic money, tickets, and the like that can be converted into possession balls by the game media management device. In the present embodiment, the game medium management device is a so-called CR unit, and is configured to accept bills, prepaid media, and the like. Further, the counted ball can be used for prize exchange or the like in a game hall where a game system is installed.

  In addition, the enclosed game machine has a backup power source. Thereby, even when the power is turned off at night or the like, data immediately before turning off can be held. Further, for example, the detection of the door frame opening by the door opening sensor may be continuously executed by the backup power source. Thereby, it is possible to prevent cheating at night. In this case, information such as the number of times the door frame is opened may be stored. Further, when the power is turned on, information such as the number of times the door frame is opened may be output to a liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine.

  The game medium management device has a game machine connection board. The gaming medium management device is configured to transmit and receive data (transmission signals) to and from the gaming machine via the gaming machine connection board. Data to be transmitted / received includes a CPU unique ID provided in the main control circuit, a CPU unique ID provided in the payout control circuit, a gaming machine manufacturer code stored in the gaming machine, a security chip manufacturer code, a game Information such as the model code of the machine. Then, when either the gaming machine or the game medium management device is the transmission source and the other is the transmission destination, and the transmission source transmits the transmission signal, the transmission destination that has received the transmission signal is the same signal as the transmission signal. Is transmitted to the transmission source, and the transmission source compares the transmission signal with the confirmation signal to determine whether or not they are the same.

  In this way, in the transmission source, the confirmation signal transmitted from the transmission destination is compared with the transmission signal, and by determining whether or not they are the same, the signal transmitted from the transmission source is not falsified, It can be confirmed that it is transmitted to the transmission source. Thereby, fraudulent acts such as falsification of transmission / reception signals between the gaming machine and the game medium management device can be suppressed.

  In the gaming system, the transmission source includes a modulation unit that modulates a signal, the signal modulated by the modulation unit is transmitted as the transmission signal, and the transmission destination receives the signal modulated by the modulation unit. It is good also as having a demodulator to demodulate.

  As a result, even if a transmission / reception signal between the gaming machine and the game medium management device is read, it is difficult to decipher this signal, and the transmission / reception signal between the gaming machine and the game medium management device is Tampering such as tampering can be suppressed.

  Further, in the gaming system, when the transmission destination receives the transmission signal from the transmission source, an approval signal that is a signal indicating that the transmission signal has been received is separated from the confirmation signal. It is good also as transmitting to a transmission source.

  As a result, by comparing the transmission signal with the confirmation signal, it is confirmed not only that the transmission / reception of the regular signal has been performed, but also that the transmission / reception of the regular signal has been performed based on the approval signal. Since it can be done, the suppression of fraud can be further strengthened.

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[First to thirteenth gaming machines]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a game ball is received at a starting port, an internal lottery is performed, and an effect image is displayed on a liquid crystal display, for example, based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, if the result of the internal lottery is a big hit, the big hit game is executed.

  As a game machine of this type, a screen sheet that switches between a transparent state and a milky white state (opaque state) when the power is turned on and off is placed in front of the display unit, and laser light is output when this screen sheet is in an opaque state There is a known gaming machine (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200478).

(First issue)
According to the gaming machine described in the above Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200478, it is possible to give a visual impact to the player by combining the image display on the screen sheet and the display on the display unit. there is a possibility.

  However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can enhance the interest by performing effects that can give a further visual impact.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a first gaming machine having the following configuration.

[First gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A gaming member having a gaming area (eg, gaming panel 300);
A rear effect member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member and in which an effect is performed;
A front projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) that is disposed in front of the game member and capable of projecting image light toward the rear;
A front effect member (for example, a front screen 512) that is disposed in front of the game member and that produces an effect that is visible in a front view by image light projected from the front projection means;
With
The front effect member is
Not only effects produced by the image light projected from the front projection means, but also effects produced in the rear production member are transmissive projection areas (for example, a net-like sheet 5124 attached) that can be viewed in front view. A region).

  According to the gaming machine of the above (1), an effect performed in a rear effect member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) disposed behind the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and a game member are disposed in front. Both of the effects performed on the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512) can be visually recognized in front view. In addition, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear effect member and the front effect member, a game with an entity that is not a video is performed between the rear effect and the front effect. It will be. Thereby, it becomes possible to provide a new gaming machine that has never existed, and it is possible to enhance interest.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, or a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a second gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Second game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming member having a gaming area (eg, gaming panel 300);
A rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120) that is arranged behind the game member and that can project image light projected as an image toward a front projection area (for example, the rear screen unit 290);
Front projection means (for example, front projection) that is disposed in front of the gaming member and that can project image light projected as an image toward a rear projection area (for example, an area to which the mesh sheet 5124 is attached). Device 600);
With
The projection area on which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area on which the image light projected from the front projection means are projected have a region overlapping in front view. It is characterized by.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, a projection area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) onto which the image light projected from the rear projection unit (for example, the rear projection device 120) is projected, and a front projection unit (for example, the rear projection unit 120). A projection region (for example, the front screen 512) onto which the image light projected from the front projection apparatus 600 is overlapped in front view. This makes it possible to perform a new display effect that has never been seen before, and to enhance the interest.

  Note that “the projection area on which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area on which the image light projected from the front projection means are overlapped in front view”. There may be one or two. In the case where there is one projection target member, for example, a mode in which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected on the back surface and the image light projected from the front projection means is projected on the front surface is conceivable. Further, when there are two projection members, for example, the projection members are arranged in the front-rear direction, and the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the projection member arranged behind, and projected forward. A mode is conceivable in which the image light projected from the means is projected onto a projection target member arranged in front.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The gaming member has a transparent region,
A rear projection member (e.g., rear screen unit 290) disposed behind the game member and projected by video light projected from the rear projection means;
A front projection member (for example, a front screen 512) that is disposed in front of the game member and that projects an image by image light projected from the front projection means;
Further comprising
The front projection member is
Not only the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection means, but also the image projected on the rear projection member by the image light projected from the rear projection means can be viewed in front view The projection area (for example, the area where the mesh sheet 5124 is pasted) is provided.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the rear projection member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) and the rear projection member (for example, the front screen 512) are arranged in a region overlapping in the front-rear direction when viewed from the front. Further, the front projection member can visually recognize not only an image projected by the image light projected from the front projection means but also an image projected on the rear projection means in a front view. In addition, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear effect member and the front effect member, a game with an entity that is not an image is performed between the rear image and the front image. It will be. Thereby, it becomes possible to provide a new gaming machine that has never existed, and it is possible to enhance interest.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a third gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Third gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming member having a gaming area (eg, gaming panel 300);
A rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120), which is arranged behind the game member and capable of projecting image light projected as an effect toward a front projection area (for example, the rear screen unit 290);
A rear control means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for controlling image light projected from the rear projection means;
Forward projection means (e.g., front projection device 600) that is disposed in front of the gaming member and capable of projecting image light projected as an effect toward a rear projection area (e.g., front screen 512);
Forward control means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for controlling image light projected from the forward projection means;
With
The projection area where the video light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area where the video light projected from the front projection means are projected have a region that overlaps in front view. ,
The rear control means or / and the front control means are:
It is controllable that the same effect is produced by the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means. .

  According to the gaming machine of (1), the projection light (for example, the rear screen unit 290) on which the image light projected from the rear projection unit (for example, the rear projection device 120) is projected and the front projection unit are projected. A projection area (for example, the front screen 512) on which the image light is projected overlaps with the front view. In addition, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear effect member and the front effect member, a game with an entity that is not a video is performed between the rear effect and the front effect. It will be. This makes it possible to provide a new gaming machine that has never existed.

  Further, the same effect is produced by the effect projected by the video light projected from the rear projection means and the effect projected by the video light projected from the front projection means. Therefore, for example, even if a situation occurs in which one of the effects is not performed, it is possible to visually recognize the other effect, and it is possible to avoid hindering the progress of the game. Further, when the optical axis of the image light projected from the front projection means can be blocked by, for example, a player's hand, a shadow enters the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means. There is a risk of it. However, even in such a case, it is possible to visually recognize the effect projected on the rear projection member, so that it is possible to avoid hindering the progress of the game.

  Note that “the projection area on which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area on which the image light projected from the front projection means are overlapped in front view”. There may be one or two. In the case where there is one projection target member, for example, a mode in which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected on the back surface and the image light projected from the front projection means is projected on the front surface is conceivable. Further, when there are two projection members, for example, the projection members are arranged in the front-rear direction, and the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the projection member arranged behind, and projected forward. A mode is conceivable in which the image light projected from the means is projected onto a projection target member arranged in front.

  Further, according to the present invention, “the rear control unit or / and the front control unit is configured to produce an effect projected by the video light projected from the rear projection unit and a video light projected from the front projection unit. “Controllable so that the same effect is performed with the projected effect” means “the rear control means controls so that the same effect as the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projecting means is performed. Aspects "," Aspects in which the front control means controls to produce an effect similar to the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means "and" Control of both the rear control means and the front control means Any of the aspects in which the same effect is produced by the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means. But also including.

  The “similar effects” preferably have the same shape, size, hue, movement, etc., but any of these may be used as long as they are within the range that can be recognized by the player. May be different.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The gaming member (eg, gaming panel 300) has a transparent area;
A rear projection member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) disposed behind the game member;
A front projection member (for example, a front screen 512) disposed in front of the gaming member;
Further comprising
The rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120)
Projecting image light from the rear of the rear projection member toward the rear projection member,
The front projection means (for example, the front projection device 600)
Image light is projected from the front of the front projection member toward the front projection member.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the rear projection member and the rear projection member are arranged in a region overlapping in the front-rear direction when viewed from the front. Further, since the front projection member can visually recognize not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means but also the effect projected on the rear projection means in front view, a new display that has not been seen so far It becomes possible to produce and enhance the interest.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a fourth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Fourth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
Projection means capable of projecting image light forward (for example, the rear projection device 120);
An image can be projected by the image light projected from the projection unit, and one projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) and another projection member (for example, the intermediate rear screen 2906) are connected. A projection member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) having a connection portion;
A gaming member (for example, a gaming panel 300) having a gaming region (for example, a gaming region 320) and disposed in front of the one projection target member;
With
The gaming member is
The peripheral portion of the gaming member (for example, the upper side of the gaming panel 300) and the connection portion of the projection target member (for example, the connection portion of the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) are substantially the same in front view. It is configured to be on a line.

  According to the gaming machine of (1), an image is displayed on a projection member to which one projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) and another projection member (for example, the intermediate rear screen 2906) are connected. Since it is projected, an image can be projected onto a wide projection area. In addition, a peripheral portion (for example, the upper side of the gaming panel 300) of the gaming member (for example, the gaming panel 300) and a connection portion of the projection target member (for example, a connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906). Since it is configured to be substantially on the same straight line when viewed from the front, it is possible to minimize the influence that can be exerted on the image projected onto the projection target member. Note that whether or not the peripheral edge of the gaming member and the connection portion of the projection member are substantially collinear in front view also changes depending on the angle seen from the front, so that the player is seated toward the gaming machine Thus, it is preferable that the peripheral portion of the gaming member and the connection portion of the projection member are substantially on the same straight line with the player's line of sight. For example, if the player is seated toward the gaming machine and the player's line of sight of the side of the gaming member (the line connecting the player's eyes and the side of the gaming member) is substantially horizontal, It suffices if the peripheral edge portion of the gaming member and the connecting portion of the projection target member are substantially on the same straight line in the substantially horizontal direction.

  It should be noted that the “peripheral edge of the gaming member” means that the gaming member is rectangular and when both are connected such that the other projection member is positioned above one projection member, The peripheral edge along the upper side corresponds. Further, in the case where the gaming member is rectangular and both are connected such that the other projection target member is positioned below the one projection target member, the peripheral portion along the lower side of the gaming member corresponds. Further, in the case where the gaming member is rectangular and both are connected so that the other projection target member is located on the left side of the one projection target member, the peripheral portion along the left side of the gaming member corresponds. Further, in the case where the gaming member is rectangular and both are connected such that the other projection member is positioned to the right of the one projection member, the peripheral portion along the right side of the gaming member corresponds.

  The “game member” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, or a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The gaming member (for example, gaming panel 300)
An image projected on a projection target member (for example, a lower rear screen 2904) disposed behind the game member is configured to be visible.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, an image projected on a projection target member arranged behind the gaming member can also be visually recognized while viewing the gaming area.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a fifth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Fifth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
A first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, the second rear projector 124);
A second projection member (for example, a lower rear screen 2904) that is disposed at a position away from the first projection member in a front view and projects an image by image light projected from the second projection means;
A third projected member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) disposed between the first projected member and the second projected member;
With
While either one of the first projection member and the second projection member is arranged in front of the other, the first projection member and the second projection member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction.
The third projected member is
The first projection member and the second projection member are disposed so as to be inclined between the first projection member and the second projection member;
A display area (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that can project a continuous image by the first projection member, the second projection member, and the third projection member, The third projection member is connected to the first projection member and the second projection member.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122), The second projection member (for example, the second projection member (e.g., the second projection member (e.g., the second rear projector 124) disposed at a position distant from the first projection member in a front view) is projected. A lower rear screen 2904) and a third projection member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) disposed between the first projection member and the second projection member. The first projection member and the second projection member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction, but the third projection member fills the space between the first projection member and the second projection member. In addition, the first projection member and the second projection member are connected and configured to be inclined. Thereby, one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be formed while the first projection member and the second projection member are displaced in the front-rear direction. As a result, even if one wide display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) is displaced in the front-rear direction while minimizing the distance between each projection unit and each projection member, a continuous image is obtained. Can be projected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been frequently used in the past, the cost increases when the display area is increased, and even if a plurality of liquid crystal displays are arranged, no image is displayed at the boundary with other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of the video cannot be maintained. In particular, it is impossible to form a display area that is shifted in the front-rear direction using a plurality of liquid crystal displays. In this regard, according to the present invention, it is possible to project a continuous image on a wide display area shifted in the front-rear direction.

  The “third projected member disposed between the first projected member and the second projected member” may be configured by a single member, or may include a plurality of members. It may be configured to be connected.

  In addition to the first projecting unit and the second projecting unit, a third projecting unit that projects image light onto the third projection member may be provided, or the first projecting unit and / or the second projecting unit may be provided. The third projection means may be projected by the image light projected from.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a sixth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Sixth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
A first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, the second rear projector 124);
A second projection member (for example, a lower rear screen 2904) that is disposed at a position away from the first projection member in a front view and projects an image by image light projected from the second projection means;
A third projected member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) disposed between the first projected member and the second projected member;
Projection control means (for example, sub CPU 731) capable of controlling image light projected from the first projection means and / or the second projection means;
With
While either one of the first projection member and the second projection member is arranged in front of the other, the first projection member and the second projection member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction.
The third projected member is
The first projection member and the second projection member are disposed so as to be inclined between the first projection member and the second projection member;
A display area (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that can project a continuous image by the first projection member, the second projection member, and the third projection member, The third projection member is connected to the first projection member and the second projection member, and
The projection control means includes
Collaborative projection control for controlling so that one continuous image is projected on the one display area composed of the first projection member, the second projection member, and the third projection member. Means,
Independent projection control means for controlling the first projected member and the second projected member to project different images.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122), The second projection member (for example, the second projection member (e.g., the second projection member (e.g., the second rear projector 124) disposed at a position distant from the first projection member in a front view) is projected. A lower rear screen 2904) and a third projection member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) disposed between the first projection member and the second projection member. The first projection member and the second projection member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction, but the third projection member fills the space between the first projection member and the second projection member. In addition, the first projection member and the second projection member are connected and configured to be inclined. Thereby, one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be formed while the first projection member and the second projection member are displaced in the front-rear direction. As a result, even if one wide display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) is displaced in the front-rear direction while minimizing the distance between each projection unit and each projection member, a continuous image is obtained. Can be projected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been frequently used in the past, the cost increases when the display area is increased, and even if a plurality of liquid crystal displays are arranged, no image is displayed at the boundary with other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of the video cannot be maintained. In particular, it is impossible to form a display area that is shifted in the front-rear direction using a plurality of liquid crystal displays. In this regard, according to the present invention, it is possible to project a continuous image on a wide display area shifted in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, a mode in which one continuous image is projected on one display area composed of the first projection member, the second projection member, and the third projection member, and the first projection member and the first projection member The mode in which different images are projected on the two projection target members can be changed, for example, according to the gaming state.

  The “third projected member disposed between the first projected member and the second projected member” may be configured by a single member, or may include a plurality of members. It may be configured to be connected.

  In addition to the first projecting unit and the second projecting unit, a third projecting unit that projects image light onto the third projection member may be provided, or the first projecting unit and / or the second projecting unit may be provided. The third projection means may be projected by the image light projected from.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a seventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Seventh game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
A first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, the second rear projector 124);
A video is projected by the video light projected from the second projection means, and the second is arranged so that the video is projected to a different area in front view from the video projected on the first projection member. A projection member (for example, a lower rear screen 2904);
With
The first projection member is:
It is characterized by being arranged behind the second projection member in a form in which a space (for example, effect space 700) is formed in front of the first projection member.

  According to the above gaming machine (1), the first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projection means (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) project images to different areas in front view. Are arranged so as to be shifted. And on that, the 1st to-be-projected member is arrange | positioned back rather than the 2nd to-be-projected member in the aspect in which the space (for example, production space 700) is formed ahead of the said 1st to-be-projected member. Thereby, it is possible to provide an expandable gaming machine such as performing various effects using the space formed in front of the first projection member.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first projection member (for example, the first rear projector 122) and the second projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) can display a continuous display image (one display area). For example, it is configured to be connected to be a rear screen unit 290).

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122), A second projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124) is connected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been frequently used in the past, a space can be formed in front of one liquid crystal display by arranging a plurality of liquid crystal displays in the front-rear direction. Cannot be projected. In this regard, according to the present invention, the distance between each projection means and each projection member is minimized, and a continuous image is projected onto a wide display area, while the front of the first projection member is projected. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with excellent performance.

  Note that “the first projection member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means and the second projection member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means are connected. The phrase “constituted” is not limited to the direct connection between the first projection member and the second projection member, but the first projection member and the second projection member are indirectly connected (for example, Another projection member may be sandwiched between the first projection member and the second projection member).

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
It has a game area (for example, a game area 320), and is arranged in front of the second projection member in such a manner that an image projected on the second projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) can be visually recognized. A game member (for example, a game panel 300).

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, it is possible to visually recognize both the game in the game area (for example, the game area 320) and the image projected on the second projection target member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904). Furthermore, it is possible to produce an effect using a space (for example, the effect space 700) in front of the first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902), and to provide a game machine with further expandability. It becomes possible.

  The “game member” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides an eighth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Eighth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A gaming member having a gaming area (eg, gaming panel 300);
A rear effect member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member and in which an effect is performed;
A front projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) that is disposed in front of the game member and capable of projecting image light toward the rear;
A front effect member (for example, a front screen 512) that is disposed in front of the game member and that produces an effect that is visible in a front view by image light projected from the front projection means;
A movable accessory configured to be operable (for example, the large-sized accessory body 230);
With
The front effect member is
In addition to the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means, the effect projected on the rear effect member is transmissive projection area (for example, a mesh sheet 5124 is pasted) that can be viewed in front view. Area)
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is configured to be able to advance between an effect performed in the front effect member and an effect performed in the rear effect member (for example, an effect space).

  According to the gaming machine of the above (1), an effect performed in a rear effect member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) disposed behind the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and a game member are disposed in front. Both of the effects performed on the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512) can be visually recognized in front view. In addition, based on the result of the lottery, a movable accessory (for example, a large-sized object) that is not an image between the effect performed in the rear effect member and the effect performed in the front effect member (for example, the effect space 700). Since the accessory main body 230) is configured to advance, it becomes possible to perform new productions that have never been made, and to enhance interest.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, or a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a ninth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Ninth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A gaming member (eg, gaming panel 300) having a gaming region (eg, gaming region 320);
A frame-like member (for example, the front door unit 500) that is disposed in front of the gaming member and has an opening window (for example, the opening window 5002) that allows the gaming area to be visually recognized;
With
The frame-shaped member is
Display means (for example, a front screen 512) that is arranged in the opening window and displays an effect image based on the result of the lottery in such a manner that the game area can be viewed in front view;
A decorative movable accessory (for example, a decorative combination) disposed above the display means and operable toward the front of the display means based on a result of the lottery and having a decoration indicating information relating to the gaming machine. 560),
Below the display means, firing operation means (for example, a firing handle 588) capable of firing a game medium toward the gaming area;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the display means (for example, the front screen 512) on which the effect image based on the lottery result is displayed is the opening window (for example, the opening) of the frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500). A decorative movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) that is provided in the window 5002) and that performs an effect rendering that operates toward the front position of the display means based on the result of the lottery is disposed above the display means. Has been. The display means and the decorative movable accessory described above correspond to the movable accessory disposed above, for example, the liquid crystal display and the center accessory in the conventional gaming machine. That is, in the present invention, both the effect image based on the result of the lottery and the effect effect in which the decorative movable accessory operates toward the front of the display means are closer to the player than the conventional gaming machine. Will be done. In addition, the frame-like member is provided with a shooting operation means (for example, a shooting handle 588) that can discharge a game medium toward the game area below the display means. Therefore, it is possible to give a player who plays a game in the gaming machine of the present invention as if he or she is firing a game ball from the launching handle arranged below the game board in the conventional pachinko machine. It becomes possible to provide a novel gaming machine that has never been seen before.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, or a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The frame-like member (for example, the front door unit 500) is
While having projection means (for example, front projection device 600) which projects image light toward the display means (for example, front screen 512),
The display means includes
A projection area (for example, an area on which a net-like sheet 5124 is pasted) on which an image as the effect image is projected by projecting image light from the projection unit;
The projection area is
It is a transmissive projection member (for example, a front screen 512) capable of visually recognizing both the video as the effect image and the game area behind the display means in a front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, on the display means (for example, the front screen 512) disposed on the opening window (for example, the opening window 5002) of the frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500), And the game area behind the display means (for example, the game area 320) can be viewed in front view, and thus it is possible to provide an innovative game machine that has never been seen before. .

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a tenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Tenth gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A first projection means (for example, a first rear projector 122) capable of projecting image light;
A first projection member (for example, an upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the first projection means;
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, the second rear projector 124);
A video is projected by the video light projected from the second projection means, and the second is arranged so that the video is projected to a different area in front view from the video projected on the first projection member. A projection member (for example, a lower rear screen 2904);
A gaming member (for example, a gaming panel 300) having a gaming area (for example, a gaming region 320) and disposed in front of the second projected member in a manner in which an image projected on the second projected member can be visually recognized. )When,
A movable accessory configured to be operable (for example, the large-sized accessory body 230);
With
The first projection member is:
A space (for example, an effect space 700) is formed above the gaming member and the second projection member, and is arranged behind the second projection member;
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, the game member and the second projection member are configured to be able to advance into the space formed above.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) have images in different areas in front view. They are arranged so as to be projected. Then, the first projection member has a space (for example, the effect space 700) above the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the second projection member (that is, in front of the first projection member). It is arranged behind the second projection member in the form formed. Based on the result of the lottery, a movable accessory (for example, a large accessory 232) can be advanced into a space formed above the game member and the second projection member. Thereby, an image can be projected on a wide area by the first projection member and the second projection member. Moreover, it is possible to execute an expandable game in which both the game in the game area and the images projected on the first and second projection members can be viewed, and the game in the game area and the second While maintaining visual recognition with the image projected on the projection target member, it is possible to perform an unprecedented new production that can further perform a movable production using a movable accessory, and it is possible to enhance interest Become.

  The “game member” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) can display a continuous display image (for example, a display area). The rear screen unit 290) is connected and configured.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first projection member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122), A second projection member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124) is connected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been frequently used in the past, a space can be formed in front of one liquid crystal display by arranging a plurality of liquid crystal displays in the front-rear direction. Cannot be projected. In this regard, according to the present invention, a movable accessory (eg, a large accessory 232) is provided in a space (eg, the effect space 700) formed above the gaming member (eg, the gaming panel 300) and the second projected member. When the camera has not advanced, it becomes possible to project a continuous image on a wide display area while minimizing the distance between each projection means and each projection target member.

  Note that “the first projection member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means and the second projection member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means are connected. The phrase “constituted” is not limited to the direct connection between the first projection member and the second projection member, but the first projection member and the second projection member are indirectly connected (for example, Another projection member may be sandwiched between the first projection member and the second projection member).

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides an eleventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Eleventh game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A front door member (for example, a front projection device 600) having a projecting part (for example, projecting part 5520) projecting forward and capable of projecting predetermined image light is disposed on the projecting part ( For example, front decoration frame 550),
A projection member (for example, a front screen 512) on which an image is projected by image light projected from the projection unit;
With
In the overhanging portion of the front door member, an operable movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560),
A driving mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory of the projection means and the movable accessory;
Is arranged.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) disposed on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). In addition to the projected image being projected onto the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) by the imaged light, a movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) that can be operated based on the lottery result is used as the front door member. Therefore, it is possible to perform an unprecedented new production. In particular, for a movable accessory, it is possible to perform an accessory effect that operates at a position closer to the player than before. By the way, the projection means and the movable accessory are arranged on the projecting portion of the front door member, but in order to properly project the image on the projection target means, the projection means regardless of the operation of the movable accessory. Must always be fixed. Therefore, by providing a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) that can operate only the movable combination of the projection means and the movable combination arranged in the projecting portion of the front door member, It is possible to advance the movable accessory toward the front position of the projection target member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) in a state where a clear image is projected. Can be done.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550),
In the front door member, an opening window (for example, an opening window 5002) is formed so that the gaming area can be viewed from the front,
The projection member (for example, the front screen 512) is supported by the opening window,
Further, the projection member is
It is a transparent projection member that not only can project the image by the image light projected from the projection means, but also can visually recognize the game area in the rear in a front view.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, or a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

  According to the gaming machine of the above (2), it is possible to display a video and a role effect by a movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) at a position closer to the player than a conventional door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550). Both can be done and it becomes possible to raise interest. Moreover, the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) can visually recognize not only the image projected by the image light projected from the projection means but also the rear game area (for example, the game area 320) in front view. It is possible to further enhance interest.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
It further includes rear display means (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is disposed behind the game member (for example, the game area 320) and projects an image.
The game member is configured to be able to visually recognize an image performed in the rear display means in a front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) disposed on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). Both the video projected by the projected video light and the video projected on the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be viewed in front view, and further, a movable accessory (for example, at a position close to the player) Since the effect production by the large feature 232) is performed, it becomes possible to further enhance the interest.

  The “rear display means on which the image is projected” described in the present invention is not limited to a specific part or member as long as the image is projected, and the image projected from the projection means. It may be a projection member on which an image is projected by light, or a display such as a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and a segment display.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a twelfth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Twelfth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A front door member (for example, a front projection device 600) having a projecting part (for example, projecting part 5520) projecting forward and capable of projecting predetermined image light is disposed on the projecting part ( For example, front decoration frame 550),
A projection target member (for example, a front screen 512) on which an effect is projected by the image light projected from the projection unit;
With
In the overhanging portion of the front door member,
As the projection means, a projection means (for example, a front projector 622) that projects image light forward, and a reflection means (for example, that reflects image light projected forward from the projection means to the rear) Front mirror 624),
An operable movable accessory (eg, a decorative accessory 560);
A drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory;
Is placed,
The reflecting means is
It has an exposed portion that is exposed when the movable accessory is actuated, and has a decorative portion that is decorated on the exposed portion.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) disposed on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). In addition to the effect being projected onto the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) by the imaged light, an operable movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) is provided in the protruding portion of the front door member. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform an unprecedented new production. In particular, for a movable accessory, it is possible to perform an accessory effect that operates at a position closer to the player than before. In addition, a projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) and a movable accessory are arranged on the projecting portion of the front door member, but in order to properly project the effect on the projection target member, Regardless of the operation of the object, it is necessary to always fix the projection means (for example, the front projector 622) and the reflection means (for example, the front mirror 624). Therefore, a driving mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570) that can operate only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory arranged in the protruding portion of the front door member is provided. I am doing so. By the way, when only a movable combination is operated among a projection means, a reflection means, and a movable combination, the reflection means arrange | positioned behind a movable combination will be exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the reflecting means that is exposed when the movable accessory is actuated has a decorative portion with decoration. Thereby, it is possible to suitably perform a new production that has never been achieved while ensuring aesthetics when the movable accessory is actuated.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550),
In the front door member, an opening window (for example, an opening window 5002) is formed so that the gaming area can be viewed from the front,
The projection member (for example, the front screen 512) is supported by the opening window,
Further, the projection member is
In addition to being able to project the effect by the image light projected from the projection means, the game area behind is a transparent projection member that can be viewed in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of the above (2), it is possible to perform both the effect and the effect effect by the movable accessory at a position closer to the player than the conventional, such as the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550), It is possible to enhance interest. Moreover, the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) is not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600), but also the rear game area (for example, the game area 320). Since it can be visually recognized in front view, it is possible to further enhance interest.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, or a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
It further includes rear display means (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member (for example, the game area 320) and performs an effect.
The gaming member is configured such that an effect performed in the rear display means is visible in a front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) disposed on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). Both the effect projected by the image light and the effect performed in the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be visually recognized in front view, and further, a movable accessory (for example, a position close to the player) Since the effect production by the decorative feature 560) is performed, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

  The “rear display means for producing an effect” described in the present invention is not limited to a specific part or member as long as the effect is given, and is based on image light projected from the projecting means. It may be a member to be projected, or a display such as a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and a segment display.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a thirteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[13th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A front door member (for example, a front projection device 600) having a projecting part (for example, projecting part 5520) projecting forward and capable of projecting predetermined image light is disposed on the projecting part ( For example, front decoration frame 550),
A projection target member (for example, a front screen 512) on which an effect is projected by the image light projected from the projection unit;
With
In the overhanging portion of the front door member,
As the projection means, a projection means (for example, a front projector 622) that projects image light forward, and a reflection means (for example, that reflects image light projected forward from the projection means to the rear) Front mirror 624),
A movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) operable based on the result of the internal lottery;
A drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory;
Is placed,
The reflecting means is
And having an exposed portion exposed when the movable accessory is actuated, and having a decorative portion with decoration on the exposed portion,
In the decorative part,
A decoration that forms a predetermined shape is provided together with the movable accessory.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) disposed on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). In addition to the effect being projected onto the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) by the imaged light, an operable movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) is provided in the protruding portion of the front door member. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform an unprecedented new production. In particular, for a movable accessory, it is possible to perform an accessory effect that operates at a position closer to the player than before. In addition, although the projection means and the movable accessory are arranged on the projecting portion of the front door member, in order to properly project the effect on the projection target means, the projection means regardless of the operation of the movable accessory. (For example, the front projector 622) and the reflecting means (for example, the front mirror 624) must always be fixed. Therefore, a driving mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570) that can operate only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflecting means, and the movable accessory arranged in the protruding portion of the front door member is provided. I am doing so. By the way, when only a movable combination is operated among a projection means, a reflection means, and a movable combination, the reflection means arrange | positioned behind a movable combination will be exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the reflecting means that is exposed when the movable accessory is actuated has a decorative portion that is decorated. Thereby, it is possible to suitably perform a new production that has never been achieved while ensuring aesthetics when the movable accessory is actuated. In addition, since the decoration portion is decorated with a predetermined form together with the movable accessory, the movable accessory operates in a predetermined form that cannot be visually recognized by the player before the movable accessory is activated. Therefore, it becomes possible to further enhance the interest.

  The “predetermined form” corresponds to, for example, a specific character or a specific logo.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550),
In the front door member, an opening window (for example, an opening window 5002) is formed so that the gaming area can be viewed from the front,
The projection member (for example, the front screen 512) is supported by the opening window,
Further, the projection member is
In addition to being able to project the effect by the image light projected from the projection means, the game area behind is a transparent projection member that can be viewed in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of the above (2), it is possible to perform both the effect and the effect effect by the movable accessory at a position closer to the player than the conventional, such as the front door member (for example, the front decoration frame 550), It is possible to enhance interest. Moreover, the projection target member (for example, the front screen 512) is not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600), but also the rear game area (for example, the game area 320). Since it can be visually recognized in front view, it is possible to further enhance interest.

  The “game member having a game area” corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) or the like for a pachinko machine, or a reel or the like for a pachislot machine.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
It further includes rear display means (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member (for example, the game area 320) and performs an effect.
The gaming member is configured such that an effect performed in the rear display means is visible in a front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, projection is performed from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) disposed on the projecting portion (for example, the projecting portion 5520) of the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). Both the effect projected by the image light and the effect performed in the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be visually recognized in front view, and further, a movable accessory (for example, a position close to the player) Since the effect production by the decorative feature 560) is performed, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

  Note that the “rear display means” described in any of the first to thirteenth gaming machines of the present invention having the above-described configuration is not limited to specific parts or members as long as an effect is performed. Instead, it may be a projection member that produces effects by image light projected from the projection means, or may be a display such as a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and a segment display. In addition, regarding the “front effect member”, for example, if it is a device that displays (including projection) an image in a manner in which the rear can be visually recognized, such as a transmissive liquid crystal, the image light projected from a projection unit (for example, a projector) For example, it is not limited to a projection target member (for example, a screen) on which an image is projected.

  According to the first to thirteenth gaming machines of the present invention having the above-described configuration, it is possible to provide gaming machines capable of enhancing interest.

[14th to 18th game machines]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a game ball is received at a starting port, an internal lottery is performed, and an effect image is displayed on a liquid crystal display, for example, based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, if the result of the internal lottery is a big hit, the big hit game is executed.

  As this type of gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine in which, based on the result of the internal lottery, for example, a movable accessory advances in front of the liquid crystal display so that the result of the internal lottery is expected (for example, JP, 2015-092685, A).

(Second problem)
When a role effect is produced in which a movable accessory advances in front of a liquid crystal display as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-092985, the player can be expected.

  However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can enhance interest by performing an effect production that can give a further impact.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a fourteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[14th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A main character (for example, a large character 232) having a storage space (for example, a storage space 2324) in the rear;
A first rear character (for example, the front light guide plate 234) disposed behind the main character opposite to the main character;
A first drive mechanism (e.g., a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340) disposed in front of the first rear accessory and capable of operating the first rear accessory behind the main actor,
A second rear character (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed further rearward than the first rear character;
A second drive mechanism (for example, a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism) disposed behind the second rear accessory and capable of operating the second rear accessory behind the first rear accessory. 2360)
With
The first drive mechanism includes:
It is arranged in the accommodation space on the back side of the main character, and is configured to be able to rotate the first rear character behind the main character,
The second drive mechanism includes:
The second rear combination can be operated so that the second rear combination moves differently from the first rear combination.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first drive mechanism (for example, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340) capable of operating the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) is the first rear It is arrange | positioned ahead of an accessory and is arrange | positioned in the accommodation space (for example, accommodation space 2324) of the back side of the main feature (for example, large-sized accessory 232), and it is the 1st back feature behind the main feature. It is comprised so that can be rotated. In addition, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 that can operate the second rear character (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) is disposed behind the second rear character, and the second rear character. The object is configured to be able to be operated so as to perform a movement different from that of the first rear character behind the first rear character. For this reason, the first rear character is moved close to the main character and operated so as to rotate behind the main character, and the second rear character is moved close to the first rear character and the movement is different from the first character. Therefore, while making the front-rear direction compact, it is possible to make the main character appear larger and to make a movement that emphasizes the main character. Further, even when the main character is stopped or only a small movement is made, for example, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. In a conventional gaming machine, if the main character is enlarged, it becomes difficult to perform a character effect that gives movement to the main character, but according to the present invention, in addition to being able to show the main character emphasized, It is possible to perform an effective role effect as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The main character (for example, the large character 232) has a flat rear side, and
Each of the first rear role (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear role (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) is a plate-like member.
The plane formed on the rear side of the main character and the first character are closely opposed to each other,
The first accessory and the second accessory are configured to be close to each other and face each other.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the main character (for example, the large character 232) is formed in a flat shape on the rear side, and the first rear character (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second character. The rear combination (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) is a plate-like member, and the plane formed on the rear side of the main combination and the first combination are closely opposed to each other, and the first combination and the first combination Since it is comprised so that 2 actor | goods may adjoin and oppose, the front-back direction can be made still more compact. In addition, since the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are operated at a position closer to the main character, the main character can be further enlarged.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is
It is configured to emit light toward the front,
It is substantially similar to the main feature (for example, the large feature 232) in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is configured to emit light toward the front, the main character (for example, a large accessory) 232) and turning behind the main character in combination with the afterimage of the light emitted from the rear character, the main character can be further enlarged, or the actual movement of the main character It is possible to make it appear as if it is making a bigger movement. In addition, since the rear character has a substantially similar shape larger than the main character in front view, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to be aware of the existence of the rear character as a separate member.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a fifteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[15th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Lottery means for performing lottery (for example, the main CPU 721);
A movable accessory configured to be operable based on the result of the internal lottery (for example, the large-sized accessory body 230);
A gaming machine in which a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
The movable accessory is
It has a main character (for example, a large character 232) and a rear character (for example, a front light guide plate 234, a rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the main character in opposition to the main character,
The rear character is
It is configured to face the main character and be rotatable while performing a linear motion behind the main character.

  According to the gaming machine of the above (1), the rear character (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the main character (for example, the large character 232) is connected to the main character. Opposite, it is configured to be able to rotate while performing linear motion behind the main character, so that the main character can be emphasized, and the main character is stopped or performing only a small movement, for example Even in such a case, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. In a conventional gaming machine, if the main character is enlarged, it becomes difficult to perform a character effect that gives movement to the main character, but according to the present invention, in addition to being able to show the main character emphasized, It is possible to perform an effective role effect as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is
A first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234);
A second rear character (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the first rear character so as to face the first rear character;
Have
The first rear accessory and the second rear accessory are configured to be operable in a manner that both can be seen in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear accessory (for example, the rear) arranged behind the first rear accessory. The side light guide plate 236) can be operated in such a manner that both can be seen in front view, so that the main character is further emphasized or as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. It becomes possible to show to.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is
It is configured to emit light toward the front,
It is substantially similar to the main character in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is configured to emit light toward the front, the main character (for example, a large accessory) 232) and rotating while performing a linear motion behind the main character, coupled with the afterimage of light emitted from the rear character, the main character can be further enlarged. It becomes possible to make it appear as if it is moving larger than the actual movement of the main character. In addition, since the rear character has a substantially similar shape larger than the main character in front view, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to be aware of the existence of the rear character as a separate member.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a sixteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Sixteenth gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A movable accessory configured to be operable (for example, the large-sized accessory body 230);
A drive mechanism capable of operating the movable accessory (for example, a large accessory left drive mechanism 240, a large accessory right drive mechanism 260);
Movable control means (for example, sub CPU 731) for controlling the drive of the drive mechanism;
With
The movable accessory is
A main character (for example, a large character 232);
A rear character (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the main character opposite to the main character;
The drive mechanism is
A rotation mechanism (for example, a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) capable of rotating the rear character behind the main character while facing the main character; ,
A linear motion mechanism (for example, a light guide plate up / down drive mechanism 239, a light guide plate up / down drive mechanism 270) capable of operating the rear feature linearly behind the main feature while facing the main feature;
Have
The movable control means (for example, the sub CPU 731)
By driving both the turning mechanism and the linear motion mechanism, it is possible to execute the movement of the rear character combining the rotation and the linear action behind the main character. To do.

  According to the gaming machine of the above (1), the rear character (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the main character (for example, the large character 232) is opposed to the main character. However, since it is possible to realize both the movement that rotates behind the main character and the linear movement behind the main character while facing the main character, the main character can be emphasized, For example, even if an object is stopped or performing only a small movement, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. In a conventional gaming machine, if the main character is enlarged, it becomes difficult to perform a character effect that gives movement to the main character, but according to the present invention, in addition to being able to show the main character emphasized, It is possible to perform an effective role effect as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is
A first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234);
A second rear character (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) disposed behind the first rear character;
Have
The movable control means (for example, the sub CPU 731)
It is possible to execute a control for operating the first rear combination and the second rear combination in a manner that both can be viewed in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear accessory (for example, the rear) arranged behind the first rear accessory. The side light guide plate 236) can be operated in such a manner that both can be viewed in front view, so that the main character is further emphasized or the actual movement of the main character (for example, the large character 232) is increased. It becomes possible to make it appear as if it is making a big movement.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is
It is configured to emit light toward the front,
It is substantially similar to the main character in front view.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236) is configured to emit light toward the front, the main character (for example, a large accessory) 232) and rotating while performing a linear motion behind the main character, coupled with the afterimage of light emitted from the rear character, the main character can be further enlarged. It becomes possible to make it appear as if it is moving larger than the actual movement of the main character. In addition, since the rear character has a substantially similar shape larger than the main character in front view, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to be aware of the existence of the rear character as a separate member.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a seventeenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[17th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A predetermined accessory member (for example, a large accessory body 230);
A left elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory left drive mechanism 240) capable of moving up and down while supporting the predetermined accessory member on the left side;
A right elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory right drive mechanism 260) capable of elevating vertically while supporting the predetermined accessory member on the right side;
An elevating control means (for example, sub CPU 731) capable of driving the left elevating mechanism and the right elevating mechanism to raise and lower the predetermined accessory member supported on both the left and right sides;
With
The left lifting mechanism and / or the right lifting mechanism is
A pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory member is placed;
The predetermined accessory member is:
It is supported by the left lifting mechanism and / or the right lifting mechanism by being placed on the pedestal so that it is not fixed upward in the left and / or right directions.

  According to the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory main body 230) has the left lifting mechanism (for example, the large accessory left drive mechanism 240) on the left side and / or the right side. ) And / or a right elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory right drive mechanism 260). As described above, when a predetermined accessory member is supported on both the left side and the right side (that is, when both are supported), the lifting speed by the left lifting mechanism and the lifting speed by the right lifting mechanism must match. For example, not only can it not be lifted and lowered smoothly, but sometimes it cannot be lifted or lowered. In particular, when the predetermined accessory member is heavy, the tendency is remarkable. The discrepancy between the elevating speed by the left elevating mechanism and the elevating speed by the right elevating mechanism may be caused by a trivial matter such as a foreign object biting. In this regard, according to the present invention, the predetermined accessory member is placed on the pedestal (for example, the pedestal 252) so that the predetermined accessory member is not fixed upward in the left and / or right direction so that the degree of freedom in the upward direction is increased. Has been. Therefore, even if the lifting speed by the left lifting mechanism and the lifting speed by the right lifting mechanism do not necessarily match, smooth lifting can be maintained as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the predetermined accessory member, and it is possible to execute an accessory effect that can give a large impact.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The left elevating mechanism (for example, the large accessory left drive mechanism 240) and / or the right elevating mechanism (for example, the large accessory right drive mechanism 260)
A fall prevention member (for example, arm support guide 247) that restricts the movement of the predetermined accessory member (for example, large-sized accessory body 230) placed on the base (for example, base 252) in the front-rear direction. It is characterized by having.

  According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the movement in the front-rear direction of a predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory body 230) placed on the base (for example, the base 252) is restricted. While increasing the degree of freedom of the predetermined accessory member in the upward direction, it is possible to prevent the predetermined accessory member from falling from the pedestal.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The left elevating mechanism (for example, the large accessory left drive mechanism 240)
While having the pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory (for example, the large-sized accessory main body 230) is placed on the left side,
The right lifting mechanism (for example, the large accessory right drive mechanism 260)
A pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory is placed on the right side;
The predetermined accessory member is:
The left and right sides are respectively placed on the pedestal and are supported by the left lifting mechanism and the right lifting mechanism.

  According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the predetermined accessory member is placed on the pedestal so as not to be fixed upward in both the left side and the right side, smooth raising and lowering is further maintained. As a result, it becomes possible to further increase the size of the predetermined accessory member.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides an eighteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[18th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine including a lottery means (for example, a sub CPU 731) for performing lottery, and a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
A predetermined accessory member (for example, a large accessory 232);
An elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory left drive mechanism 240, a large accessory right drive mechanism 260) capable of moving up and down while supporting the predetermined accessory member;
Elevating control means (for example, sub CPU 731) capable of driving the elevating mechanism to elevate and lower the predetermined accessory member;
With
The lifting mechanism is
A locking mechanism (for example, a locking mechanism 250) that can be held at the upper position when the predetermined accessory member is positioned above;
The locking mechanism is
A holding mode in which the predetermined accessory member can be held upward by supporting it from below, and an opening mode in which the holding mode is released by retreating from the vertical movement trajectory of the predetermined accessory member And can be switched by a rotational motion.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, when a predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory 232) is positioned above (for example, the origin position), the locking mechanism (for example, lock) Since it can be held by the mechanism 250), even if a predetermined accessory member is increased in size, it can be prevented from falling naturally by the action of gravity, and an effect effect that can give a great impact is executed. It becomes possible to do. By the way, in the case where a predetermined accessory member is supported and held from below, if the holding mechanism is slid with respect to the lower surface of the predetermined accessory to be released, the holding is equivalent to the weight of the predetermined accessory member. Requires the power of In this regard, according to the present invention, the holding mode and the opening mode can be switched by the rotational movement of the locking mechanism without sliding, so that a large force is not required to the left, and the lower surface of the predetermined accessory On the other hand, the locking mechanism can be switched from the holding mode to the opening mode.

  It should be noted that “retreat from the movement trajectory of the predetermined accessory member in the vertical direction” described in the present invention means that a predetermined accessory member (for example, a large-sized accessory 232) is used by the locking mechanism (for example, the lock mechanism 250). ), The locking mechanism is moved to a position where it does not collide with the predetermined accessory member when the predetermined accessory member moves downward from above. .

  According to the fourteenth to eighteenth game machines of the present invention having the above-described configuration, it is possible to provide a game machine that can enhance the interest.

120 Rear Projector 122 First Rear Projector 124 Second Rear Projector 230 Large Size Object Body 234 Front Light Guide Plate 236 Rear Light Guide Plate 239 Light Guide Plate Vertical Drive Mechanism 240 Large Feature Left Drive Mechanism 250 Lock Mechanism 252 Base 260 Large Role Object right drive mechanism 270 Light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 2340 Front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 Rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 290 Rear screen unit 2902 Upper rear screen 2904 Lower rear screen 2906 Intermediate rear screen 300 Game panel 320 Game area 290 Rear Screen unit 500 Front door unit 550 Front decorative frame 560 Decorative accessory 570 Decorative accessory drive mechanism 588 Launch handle 600 Front projection device 622 Front projector 624 Front mirror 510 Front screen unit 512 Front screen 700 Production space 721 Main CPU
731 Sub CPU
5124 Mesh sheet 5520 Overhang

Claims (3)

Lottery means for performing lottery,
A movable accessory configured to be operable based on the result of the lottery;
A gaming machine in which a game proceeds based on the result of the lottery,
The movable accessory is
A main character and a rear character arranged behind the main character opposite to the main character;
The rear character is
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is configured to face the main character and rotate while performing a linear motion behind the main character. The rear character is
A first rear actor;
A second rear accessory disposed behind the first rear accessory in opposition to the first rear accessory;
Have
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first rear accessory and the second rear accessory are configured to be operable in a mode in which both can be visually recognized in a front view. The rear character is
It is configured to emit light toward the front,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine has a substantially similar shape larger than the main character in a front view.