JP4275569B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, executes a variable display game that varies the identification information in the variable display device based on establishment of a game start condition, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player when the display result is determined to be a predetermined specific display result.

  Conventionally, there are the following pachinko machines that are generally known as this type of gaming machine. In other words, when a ball launched into the game area formed on the game board wins a start opening, identification information such as various symbols is variably displayed on the variable display device composed of a liquid crystal screen or the like so as to scroll vertically, for a predetermined time. This is a pachinko machine in which a variable display game is executed in which the variable display stops after elapse of.

  A specific display in which the display result when the variable display in the variable display game is confirmed to be stopped is a combination of predetermined identification information, for example, the same identification information is all aligned on the same line (for example, “333”). If the result is a special gaming state occurs. That is, a state in which a game value can be given to the player is formed by repeatedly opening and closing the grand prize winning opening a predetermined number of times.

  In such a gaming machine, in addition to the special gaming state, a function of changing the probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the specific display result over a predetermined period is also known. In a gaming machine having such a probability variation function, the display result of the variable display game is displayed as a special specific display result (combination of probability variation symbols) different from the normal specific display result, or the probability variation does not occur normally. After the temporary display of the specific display result, the identification information is variably displayed again, and then the normal or special specific display result is fixedly displayed. The player was able to recognize that the condition occurred.

  In addition, in the gaming machine in which it is not possible to distinguish whether a normal special gaming state or a special gaming state with a probability variation occurs from the display result of the combination of identification information, the start of the special gaming state Immediately after or when the special gaming state ends, a lottery screen is displayed and, as a result of the lottery, informs whether the special gaming state type is a normal special gaming state or a special gaming state with a probability variation. It was.

  In each of the gaming machines as described above, the timing for informing the type of the special game state is when the display result of the variable display game is confirmed, immediately after the start of the special game state, or the special game state ends. It was limited to a certain fixed notification time. Thus, when the type of the special gaming state is notified at a certain notification time, there is a problem that the player's concentration on the notification is concentrated only at the notification time.

  In order to solve such problems, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is determined whether a normal special gaming state (non-probability change) or a special special gaming state (probability change) is executed. By controlling the timing for displaying the notification image to be notified to the player irregularly so that the player cannot predict when the notification image is displayed, the player's ability to concentrate and enhance the game There is known a gaming machine that maintains the feeling.

JP 2003-334333 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 as described above, means for notifying the type of the special gaming state even if the timing for displaying the notification image for notifying the type of the special gaming state is irregularly controlled. Is limited to displaying the notification image, the player may naturally remember that it is only necessary to concentrate on the notification image every time using the notification image as a guide. . In addition, if the notification image is repeatedly displayed every time a special gaming state occurs, the freshness of the notification image is lost, and there is a problem that the player is easily bored.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems of the prior art as described above, and it gives a fresh taste to the contents of notification of the type of game value given in association with the occurrence of a special game state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of continuously maintaining a player's concentration and uplifting feeling and capable of sufficiently enhancing the interests of the game.

The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-described object resides in the inventions of the following items.
[1] a plurality of types of variable display, variable display device identification information (310), based on the establishment of the game start condition, the display control to perform variable display game to vary the identity of the variable display device (310) In the gaming machine (1) for generating a special gaming state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player when the display result of the variable display game is determined to be a predetermined specific display result.
A determination unit for determining in advance whether or not the display result of the variable display game corresponds to the specific display result, and a game value determination for determining the content of the game value corresponding to the display result of the variable display game Means, and game value notification means for notifying the player of the type of game value determined by the game value determination means,
The game value determining means, when the specific display result is determined by the success / failure determining means, a special game value advantageous to the player and a specific game value advantageous to the player further than the special game value. The game value type is determined by selecting one of them,
The identification information allows the player to determine the decoration symbol for clearly showing the player the display result of the variable display game, and the type of game value determined by the game value determination means, and the decoration symbol And a determination symbol displayed smaller than
The display control means includes
When the special game value is determined by the game value determining means, the specific display result is displayed using a non-specific decorative symbol that is the decorative symbol corresponding to the special game value,
When the specific game value is determined by the game value determining means, the specific display result is displayed by using the specific decorative symbol that is the decorative symbol corresponding to the specific game value or by the game value determining means. Even if the specific game value is determined, the specific display result is displayed as a pseudo-effect using a non-specific decorative design corresponding to the special game value,
A game machine (1) characterized in that during the pseudo performance, a display representing the specific display result is performed by the design for determination, and the player is passively notified that the specific display mode is obtained .

[2] The gaming value notification means includes:
Main notification means for notifying the type of game value determined by the game value determination means by means of the decorative symbol relating to the display result of the variable display game;
Informing the determined game value type by the sub-notification means for notifying the game value type determined by the game value determination means by the determination symbol in a method different from the main notification means. The gaming machine (1) according to [1], which is characterized.

[3] As the pseudo-production, the specific display result is derived using the non-specific decorative symbol even though the specific game value is determined by the game value determining means, so that the special game is derived. Occurs.
After the end of the special game state, the time is reduced for shortening the variation time of the identification information in the variable display game. Value notification conditions are met,
When the specific game value notification condition is satisfied, the pseudo production state is canceled,
[1] or [ 1] , wherein the display control means performs a true effect of a display mode that suggests that the specific game value giving means is actually selected and a probability variation state has occurred . 2] The gaming machine (1).

The present invention operates as follows.
In the gaming machine (1) described in [1], when a game start condition such as a ball winning in the starting port (21) is established during the game, a variable display game is executed based on this. That is, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is started in the variable display device (310), and any combination of identification displays is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Such a variable display game is executed by the display control means.

  When the display result of the variable display game is determined to be a predetermined specific display result, the game value determination means determines the content of the game value corresponding to the display result. The type of game value determined by the game value determination means is notified to the player by the game value notification means.

Further, whether or not the display result of the variable display game corresponds to the specific display result is determined in advance by the determination unit. The identification information includes a decorative pattern for clearly showing to the player whether or not the display result of the variable display game is the specific display result.

The game value determining means, when the specific display result is determined by the success / failure determining means, includes a special game value advantageous to the player and a specific game value advantageous to the player more than the special game value. The type of game value is determined by selecting one of them.

When the special game value is determined by the game value determining means, the display control means displays the specific display result using the non-specific decorative symbol that is the decorative symbol corresponding to the special game value. On the other hand, when the specific game value is determined by the game value determination means, the game value notification is performed by displaying a specific display result using the specific decorative symbol that is the decorative symbol corresponding to the specific game value. It can serve as a means.

Further, the game value notifying means displays a pseudo effect of displaying a specific display result using a non-specific decorative symbol corresponding to the special game value even when the specific game value is determined by the game value determining means. Is possible. Thereby, the reliability of the notification by the decorative symbol is not assured, and instead, the player's expectation for the notification by the determination symbol can be enhanced.

Further, during the pseudo effect, a display indicating the specific display result is performed by the determination symbol, and the player is passively notified that the specific display mode is obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine (1) described in [2], the game value notification means includes a main notification means and a sub notification means, and the main notification means is determined by the game value determination means. The type of the game value is notified by the type of identification information related to the display result of the variable display game. Further, the sub notification means notifies the type of game value determined by the game value determination means in a method different from that of the main notification means.

Such game value notification means selectively determines notification by the main notification means and / or sub notification means, and based on the determined result, game value by the main notification means and / or sub notification means. This type of notification is executed. Accordingly, there may be a case where the type of game value is notified by both the main notification means and the sub notification means, and a case where the type of game value is notified only by the sub notification means.

Which of these notification modes is executed is selectively determined each time, so it is difficult for the player to predict the notification mode in advance, and the player gets bored with the content of the notification. In addition, it always comes to notice how it is notified. Thereby, it is possible to continuously maintain the concentration and uplifting feeling of the player in the game.

Further, according to the gaming machine (1) described in [ 3 ] above, when a pseudo effect is performed, after the end of the special gaming state, it is executed based on the same variation pattern as in the probability variation state. A variable display game is executed with camouflaging as if the time was reduced. If a fake time reduction state in such a fake manner and a variable display game with a predetermined number of short-time fluctuations is executed and no jackpot is generated, the “specific game value notification condition” is thereby set. As a result, the state of performing the pseudo effect is canceled, and the display control means indicates that the specific game value giving means is actually selected and the probability variation state has occurred. "Authentication" is performed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game value notification means is specified using a non-specific decorative symbol corresponding to the special game value even when the specific game value is determined by the game value determination means. When it is possible to perform a pseudo effect to display the result, the reliability of the notification by the decorative symbol is not reliable, and instead, the player's expectation for the notification by the determination symbol can be enhanced. .

The game value notification means includes a main notification means for notifying the type of game value according to the type of identification information related to the display result of the variable display game, and a sub-notice for notifying the type of game value by a method different from the main notification means. Including notification means, and the notification by the main notification means and / or the sub-notification means is selectively determined, so that it becomes difficult for the player to predict the notification mode in advance, and the player gets bored with the content of the notification. In addition, it is possible to keep an eye on what method is used for notification, and to maintain the player's concentration and excitement continuously.

Furthermore, if it is determined that the specific game value giving means is activated during the pseudo performance, the content of the pseudo effect to be performed at this time is actually the same display mode as when the special game value giving means is generated. It is possible to camouflage that the specific game value giving means has been activated, and, as the specific game value notification condition is satisfied, the false time reduction state actually occurs after the short time variation is completed. Since the real production is performed as if it was promoted to the probability fluctuation state that had been, even if the end of the time shortening state is approaching, even if a big hit has not occurred, the grant period of the time shortening state is When the game is completed, the player can play with the expectation that a probability variation state more advantageous than the time reduction state may be given .

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments representing the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
1 to 33 show an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming machine main body 1 that executes a game for launching a gaming ball (hereinafter also referred to as a “ball”) on the gaming board 2, and a ball by inserting a valuable card attached thereto. It consists of a rented card unit (CR ball lending machine) b.

First, an outline of the entire gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine main body 1 and a card unit b. The gaming machine main body 1 detects a gaming machine state lamp 422 that notifies the special gaming state of the gaming machine by lighting, a glass frame 11 that is formed in a frame shape and fixes the front glass, and for detecting the opening of the glass frame 11. And a detachable game board 2 to which a ball fired by the player moves and a part for advancing the game is attached.

  On the lower surface of the glass frame 11, an upper receiving tray 3 for storing balls and prize balls, a lower receiving tray 4 for storing balls overflowing from the upper receiving tray 3, and a ball stored in the upper receiving tray 3 are extracted. An upper tray ball removal lever 7, a lower tray ball removal lever 8 for extracting a ball stored in the lower reception tray 4, and a handle 5 for a player to perform a hitting operation are provided. Further, the handle 5 is provided with a firing stop switch 652 for stopping the firing of the ball. An ashtray 6 for smokers is also provided beside the lower tray 4.

  Furthermore, as a device for the player to operate the card unit b, a frequency display unit 12 for displaying and confirming the remaining frequency of the valuable card, a lending button 9 for issuing a ball lending instruction, a valuable A return button 10 for giving a value card return instruction is provided in the vicinity of the upper tray 3, and their output terminals are connected to the operation panel substrate a on the back of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the gaming machine main body 1 and the card unit b. On the back surface of the gaming machine main body 1, control boards and parts for various functions are arranged. Here, as a control board, a main board 1100 that manages and controls the overall operation of the game, instruction information from the main board 1100 is received by parallel communication, control of award ball payout operation, and a card unit connection board 900. A payout control board 200 is provided for controlling the lending operation by performing card unit communication.

  Further, as a control board, a launch control board 600 for controlling the launch of the sphere, a launch motor 653 controlled by the launch control board 600, a power supply board 2700 for supplying predetermined power to each board, and a prize from the main board 1100. The ball information, the ball lending information from the payout control board 200, and the detection information of the prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801 are connected to the card unit b and the frame external terminal board 800 for external output, respectively. A card unit connection board 900 is also provided.

  In the protective cover 93, a display control board 2300, a sound / lamp control board 2400, and the like are provided on the back side of the game board 2. Each control board is housed in a dedicated case and is set to be protected from dust from the outside, spilled balls from other equipment, and static electricity and electrical noise. In particular, the case of the main board 1100 has a structure that can be opened and closed a predetermined number of times using a dedicated screw.

Next, the flow path of the ball received from the game ball supply device will be described.
In FIG. 2, a ball replenished from a game ball replenishing device (not shown) is stored in a tank unit 90 in the upper part of the gaming machine, and each time a prize ball is paid out and a lending operation is performed, the ball is a chute unit 91. Then, it passes through the dispensing unit 92 and is sent to the upper tray 3.

  The tank unit 90 stores balls supplied from the game ball supply device, and a prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801 and a ball leveling 94 are provided on the bottom surface of the tank unit 90. The prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801 is a switch for detecting the presence / absence of a ball stored in the tank unit 90. The switch is input according to the weight of the stored ball, and the detection signal passes through the frame external terminal plate 800. Output to the outside.

  The ball leveling 94 is for leveling the ball so that the ball flowing in the lane of the chute unit 91 does not rise due to the ball pressure. The bottom surface of the tank unit 90 is inclined so that balls are gathered and dropped at a portion joined to the chute unit 91. The chute unit 91 arranges the spheres flowing down from the tank unit 90 in two lanes. On the way to the payout unit 92, the ball leveling 94 suppresses the rise due to the ball pressure, but the ball leveling 95 sets the ball more effectively and sends it to the payout unit 92. Has been.

  Further, a chute ball cut switch 131 is provided on the ball path of the chute unit 91. The chute ball cut switch 131 is a switch that detects the presence or absence of a ball up to the payout unit 92. The detection signal is input to the main board 1100 and the presence or absence of the ball is monitored. The chute ball cut switch 131 is similar in use to the prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801, but the presence / absence of connection to the main board 1100 is greatly different.

  The payout unit 92 forms a ball passage to the upper tray 3, a payout motor 222 for sending out the ball onto the ball passage, a payout stop solenoid 223 for suppressing the flow (falling) of the ball, and a rental ball And a path switching solenoid 224 for switching the path of the winning ball, a winning ball detection switch 130 for detecting the winning ball, a ball lending detection switch 220 for detecting the lending ball, and the like.

  The payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223 are connected to the payout control board 200 and controlled. When there is a request for paying a predetermined ball from the main board 1100 to the payout control board 200, the payout control board 200 operates the path switching solenoid 224 to move the path of the ball to the winning ball side and stop paying out with the payout motor 222. The ball is sent to the upper tray 3 by the solenoid 223.

  Also, when a predetermined ball lending request signal is input to the payout control board 200 from the card unit b through the card unit connection board 900 by the player's operation, the payout control board 200 causes the path switching solenoid 224 to be turned on. The ball path is set to the lending side, and the ball is sent to the upper tray 3 by the payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223.

  The reason why the ball path is made variable according to the contents of the request is to make sure that the award ball detection switch 130 and the ball lending detection switch 220 distinguish and count the number of balls paid out. Further, the prize ball detection switch 130 is also connected to the main board 1100 and counts the number of balls to be paid out in the same manner as the payout control board 200 to confirm that the payout has been performed more accurately.

  An overflow switch 133 is provided on the ball passage formed so that the overflow ball from the upper tray 3 flows down to the lower tray 4. When the sphere stored in the lower tray 4 is full and the sphere reaches the installation position of the overflow switch 133, the switch is input by the stored ball pressure, and the detection signal is input to the main board 1100. . When the main board 1100 detects the input of the overflow switch 133, the main board 1100 outputs instruction information to the payout control board 200 so as to stop the payout of the ball.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board 2. On the front of the game board 2, a guide rail 16 for guiding the launched ball to the game area 17, a nail (not shown) and a windmill 15 for changing the flow of the game ball guided to the game area 17 are provided. In addition, each winning opening, normal symbol operation gates 26a and 26b, lamps and LEDs as decoration devices, a variable display device 310 for performing variable display of identification information, a normal symbol display device 140, and the like are provided.

  Further, at the lowermost part of the game board 2, there is provided an out port 29 through which a game ball that has fallen without entering any of the winning ports in the game area 17 is discharged out of the gaming machine. When a ball enters the out port 29, no special privilege is given to the player, and no prize ball is paid out. Furthermore, as a decorative lamp, a special symbol hold LED 420 for informing the player of the number of balls to be held for operating the variable display device 310 (upper limit is 4 for example), a hold for operating the normal symbol display device 140 A normal symbol hold LED 421, a side case lamp 423, a game frame state lamp 424, a gate LED 426, an attacker LED 427, a side LED 428, and the like are provided for informing the player of the number of balls (upper limit is 4 for example).

  The winning openings include a start opening 21, a right sleeve winning opening 22a, a left sleeve winning opening 22b, a right dropping winning opening 23a, a left dropping winning opening 23b, and a large winning opening 24. When a game ball wins each winning opening, a winning ball is detected by a switch attached to each winning opening, and a predetermined winning ball assigned to each winning opening is paid out each time a winning ball is detected. Further, the right and left normal symbol operation gates 26a and 26b serve as passage openings, and no prize balls are paid out even if they pass.

  Among these, the start opening 21 is a winning opening for securing the right to execute variable display executed on the variable display device 310, and the big winning opening 24 is a special that can give a predetermined game value to the player. The game state is generated, and the right normal symbol operation gate 26a and the left normal symbol operation gate 26b are passage openings for securing the right to execute the variable display executed on the normal symbol display device 140. Details of the main components such as the start opening 21 and the special winning opening 24 will be described later.

  FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the structure of the back side of the game board 2. Various control boards and related parts are assembled on the back of the game board 2 in the same manner as already shown in FIG. As a control board, a display control board 2300 for controlling the variable display device 310, an external board terminal for connecting to an external device and outputting panel external information (one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals, symbol determination number signal) A plate 850 and the like are provided. In addition, a switch including a proximity sensor for detecting a game ball won in each winning opening and a game ball passing through each gate is provided.

  As switches for detecting a winning ball of each winning opening, a start opening switch 121, a right sleeve winning opening switch 122a, a left sleeve winning opening switch 122b, a right dropping winning opening switch 123a, a left dropping winning opening switch 123b, etc. It is installed near the mouth. In the vicinity of the special winning opening 24, an accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and a count switch 125 are provided. The switch for each winning opening is provided in the vicinity of each winning opening, but it can also be arranged on the passage until the winning ball is discharged out of the gaming machine.

  When a ball is won in each winning opening, it is detected by each corresponding winning opening switch, and each time it is detected, the next predetermined winning ball assigned to each winning opening is paid out. 5 in the start opening 21, right sleeve winning opening 22 a, left sleeve winning opening 22 b, right dropping winning opening 23 a, 8 in left dropping winning opening 23 b, large winning opening 24 (the consecutive action device switch 124 and the count 15 for the winning ball detection by the switch 125).

  Further, as a switch for detecting a sphere for operating the normal symbol display device 140, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a is provided in the right normal symbol display gate 26a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b. Is provided in the left normal symbol operation gate 26b and detects the passage of the game ball. These left and right normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b are provided as passage openings.

  As related devices for variably operating the winning combination, a large winning opening solenoid 134 for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 24, and the flow of the ball that has won the large winning opening 24 are the above-mentioned combination continuous operating device switch 124 and count switch 125. The direction switching solenoid 135 for switching to any one of the above-mentioned directions, the normal electric accessory solenoid 136 for expanding / contracting the start port 21 which is a normal electric accessory, and the stepping motor 2650 for driving the variable display device 310 to rotate. Etc. are provided.

  Next, main components on the game board 2 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. First, the starting port 21 is generally called a starting chucker, and a pair of movable pieces are rotatably provided at the left and right ends of the winning port. Each of these movable pieces can be expanded / contracted by a drive source comprising a normal electric accessory solenoid 136. The start port 21 is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory that changes between a normal contracted state in which a ball is difficult to win and an expanded state in which a winning is easily achieved by expanding and contracting each movable piece. Even if each movable piece is in the contracted state, the winning opening of the start opening 21 is open to the extent that a ball can be won.

  Each movable piece of the start port 21 operates based on the display result of the variable display in the normal symbol display device 140. The normal symbol display device 140 performs a variable display by turning on the two LEDs provided on the left and right sides, and the LEDs provided on the left and right are assigned “win” and “off”, respectively, and the display result is “win”. Then, each movable piece of the start port 21 is temporarily operated from a normal contracted state where the ball is difficult to win to an expanded state where it is easy to win. In addition to these two LED lights, as a normal symbol variation display, a 7-segment display may be used, or it may be displayed in a part of the display area of the variable display device 310.

  In the normal symbol display device 140, when the passage of the sphere is detected by the left and right normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b, the right of normal symbol display is acquired, and the variable display is performed based on this right. The display of fluctuation is started by alternately flashing the left and right LEDs of the normal symbol display device 140. When the display is changed for a predetermined time and stopped, either the left or right lighting is displayed, and the player visually confirms the result of the determination as the display result. can do. The normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b on the left and right may be configured by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor, for example.

  If the passing symbol is detected by the left and right normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b while the normal symbol display device 140 is in the variable display mode, the right of the normal symbol display device 140 is obtained. After the change display (ordinary symbol game) currently in progress is digested, the reserved rights are digested sequentially. The number of normal symbol games held is, for example, an upper limit of 4 and is notified by the normal symbol hold LED 421.

  The winning of a ball at the start port 21 is set as a start condition for executing a variable display game in the variable display device 310 described below. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the start port 21 includes a start port switch 121 that detects a winning of a ball. When the winning port is detected by the start port switch 121, the identification information of the variable display device 310 is displayed. Acquire variable display rights and display variable displays. The start port switch 121 may be configured by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor.

  The variable display device 310 includes a rectangular liquid crystal unit 312 that forms a display portion thereof. The liquid crystal unit 312 is integrally fixed to a liquid crystal unit mounting substrate 311 having an opening in which the variable liquid crystal unit 312 is accommodated. On the liquid crystal unit 312, identification information related to the display result of the variable display game and the effect image related to the display effect of the variable display game can be variably displayed as an image. In addition to the liquid crystal unit 312, the variable display device 310 can also be configured by employing, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display, a drum unit, a 7-segment display, an LED, an organic EL display, and the like. It is.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the disc-shaped substrate 311 including the liquid crystal unit 312 is housed inside the center case 430, and the center case 430 includes the surface of the liquid crystal unit 312 and the surrounding substrate 311. Is formed. Inside the center case 430, the substrate 311 is supported in a state where it can be rotationally driven by a rotational driving mechanism. An axis 320 that is substantially perpendicular to the reference plane of the liquid crystal unit 312 is pivotally supported at the center of the back side of the substrate 311, and this axis 320 is the rotation center of the liquid crystal unit 312.

  The substrate 311 or the liquid crystal unit 312 can be rotated by a predetermined angle in an arbitrary direction inside the center case 430 with the shaft 320 as a rotation center. The base end side of the shaft 320 is pivotally supported on the game board 2 side although not shown. In addition to the shaft 320, the rotation drive mechanism includes a rack 321 formed along the outer peripheral edge of the substrate 311, a pinion 322 that meshes with the rack 321 at a fixed position, and an output shaft to the pinion 322. Is composed of a stepping motor 2650 which is a directly fixed drive source.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the rack 321 of the present embodiment is formed in an annular shape over the entire outer periphery of the disc-shaped substrate 311, but of course, depending on the rotation range of the liquid crystal unit 312, You may form in circular arc shape so that only a part of outer periphery of 311 may be followed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a pin portion 315 for detecting a rotation angle protrudes from the top of the substrate 311, and is provided at two locations inside the center case 430 that overlaps the rotation track of the pin portion 315. , An initial position sensor 2660a and a rotational position sensor 2660b are provided.

  The initial position sensor 2660a is a sensor that detects the initial position of the liquid crystal unit 312 indicated by a solid line in FIG. 14, and the rotational position sensor 2660b is an initial position of the liquid crystal unit 312 that is horizontally oriented as indicated by an imaginary line in FIG. This is a sensor that detects a vertical rotation position when rotated 90 degrees to the right from the position. Note that the position at which the rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312 (including the substrate 311) is stopped is not limited to the two points, and a plurality of rotation angle points are set, You may set so that any one can be selected arbitrarily.

  When a ball is won at the starting port 21 and a winning ball is detected by the starting port switch 121, the right of the variable display game in the variable display device 310 is acquired and the variable display game is executed. In the variable display game, a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed on the liquid crystal unit 312, and a combination of identification information that has finally stopped is a specific display result (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit”). If it is confirmed, a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is generated.

  In the variable display game, identification information and effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal unit 312 as images. The identification information includes a “decoration pattern” for clearly showing the player whether or not the display result of the variable display game is the specific display result. As shown in FIG. 24, the decorative design according to the present embodiment is composed of numeric symbols “0” to “9”.

In addition to the decorative symbols, the identification information includes “determination symbols” that allow the player to determine the type of game value according to the display mode when the display is stopped. As shown in FIG. 25, the design for determination according to the present embodiment is composed of symbols such as “0” to “9” and a geometric pattern using 7 segments. ”To“ 9 ”), the“ first determination symbols ”(actual symbols“ 0 ”to“ 9 ”) that are easy to determine whether or not the probability variation big hit described later and the decorative symbols are It consists of a “second determination symbol” that is a geometric pattern with different identifiability and that is not easy to determine whether or not it is a probable big hit, and “−” that indicates a missed display result to be described later.

  When the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 15, the liquid crystal unit 312 is basically displayed with three decorative symbols, left, middle, and right, arranged in a horizontal row, and each column is displayed. The decorative design scrolls vertically. And when predetermined time passes, it displays so that arbitrary decoration symbols may be stopped one by one for each column. In addition, during the variable display game, a character image, a background image, and the like, which are effect images, are appropriately displayed on the liquid crystal unit 312 in accordance with the decorative display variation display.

  As a display result when the variable display is confirmed to be stopped, the three decorative symbols stopped on the liquid crystal unit 312 are in a specific combination as described above (for example, when all three are identical with “555” etc.) The case where it becomes becomes “specific display result (big hit)”. Before the specific display result is confirmed, a display mode in which one decorative symbol (in the middle) that is stopped last is left and the left and right decorative symbols match each other corresponds to “reach display”.

  When the display result of the variable display game is finally determined to be the specific display result, a special game state in which the following special winning opening 24 is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times can be generated. On the other hand, if the display result of the variable display game is not finalized as the specific display result, it corresponds to the “out-of-display result”, and a special gaming state does not occur and game value is given to the player. There is no.

  In addition, the display result of the variable display game is any one of the probabilistic symbols (for example, odd symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) that are specific decorative symbols among the decorative symbols. When the specific display results (probability jackpots) arranged in the above are confirmed, a special game state with a probability variation state occurs. In other words, when the specific display results (probability jackpots) arranged with probability variation symbols are confirmed, the display results of variable display games are identified and displayed until the next special game state occurs after the special game state generated based on this is completed. The probability that the result is confirmed changes to a high probability.

  As described above, a gaming state having a higher probability of being confirmed as a specific display result than a normal gaming state (low probability state) is a probability variation state (also referred to as “probability variation state” or “probability variation mode”). is there. Further, during the probability variation state, a time shortening state (or also referred to as “time-short state” or “time-short mode”) in which the variation time of the variable display game is shortened is also generated.

  On the other hand, the display result of the variable display game is a non-probable variable symbol (for example, even symbols “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that are non-specific decorative symbols among the decorative symbols. When the specific display result (non-probable variation jackpot) is confirmed in any way, a special gaming state with only a time shortening state without a probability variation state is generated. In other words, once the specific display results (non-probable big hits) arranged with non-probable variation symbols are confirmed, after the special game state generated based on this is completed, the variation in the variable display game after the next will be limited to the predetermined number of short-time fluctuations Time will be shortened.

  If a ball is won at the starting port 21 during the execution of the variable display game or the occurrence of a special game state to be described later, the right to execute the variable display game is acquired but is put on hold and is currently in progress. After the variable display game is completed, the reserved rights are sequentially consumed. Here, the number of reserved balls of the variable display game is set to a maximum of four, and the number is notified by the special symbol holding LED 420. Of course, the configuration of the special symbol hold LED 420 may be omitted, and the number of held balls may be displayed on the variable display device 310.

  The big prize opening 24 is generally called an attacker, and the prize opening is difficult to win a ball due to the operation of a drive source such as a solenoid (large prize opening solenoid 134, direction switching solenoid 135). It is comprised so that it can change into a closed state and an open state which is easy to win. The door that opens and closes the winning opening of the big winning opening 24 is opened by tilting forward with its lower end as a swing center.

  The special prize opening solenoid 134 operates to open and close the door of the special prize opening 24 a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when the special gaming state is established. The direction switching solenoid 135 operates the passage member so as to guide the winning ball to the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 side in a state where the door of the big winning opening 24 is opened. When the winning ball is detected, next, the passage member is operated so as to guide the winning ball to the count switch 125 side.

  In other words, the special winning opening 24 is controlled to be opened and closed so as to be in a special gaming state when a specific display result is obtained by the variable display. Here, the special game state is a state in which an opening / closing operation of maintaining the open state for a predetermined time and then returning to the closed state for a short time is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10) wins the grand prize opening 24 or when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, the door of the big prize opening 24 is closed. And when a series of operation | movement is complete | finished by the said predetermined number of times, the said special game state will be complete | finished. Here, the open state of the number of times of opening / closing the special winning opening 24 in the special game state is referred to as a round. The 15 times mentioned above becomes 15 rounds.

  In addition, a specific area is provided inside the special winning opening 24, and at least one ball wins the specific area for each round, and a prize is given by the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 in the specific area. The detection of the sphere is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. That is, if no ball is detected by the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 for each round, the special gaming state ends.

Next, various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 and components related thereto. FIG. 5 shows a main board 1100, a payout control board 200, a launch control board 600, a power supply board 2700, a display control board 2300, a sound / lamp control board 2400, and a relay board 2600 as control boards.

  The main board 1100 is a control board that controls the gaming machine, and includes a display control board 2300 and a sound / lamp control board 2400 to constitute an effect control means as a whole. Here, the main board 1100 and / or the display control board 2300 are representative of rotation control means, display control means, posture correction means, success / failure determination means, game value determination means, game value provision means, game value notification means, and the like. Is set to be realized as

  The rotation control unit has a function of rotating the liquid crystal unit 312 by a predetermined angle in an arbitrary direction by driving control of the rotation driving mechanism of the variable display device 310. As will be described in detail later, the rotation control means can rotate the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 in a predetermined direction around the axis 320 as the rotation center according to the display contents in the variable display game.

  The display control means is a function for performing display control of the variable display device 310, and is set to execute a variable display game in the variable display device 310 according to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the present embodiment, the posture correcting means and the game value notifying means are functions realized by the display control means.

  The posture correction means is a function for displaying an image displayed on the liquid crystal unit 312 in a state of maintaining a substantially constant posture in the original vertical direction of the image as the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated by the rotation control means. is there. As will be described in detail later, an image in which a substantially constant posture is maintained by the control of the posture correction means includes an effect image in addition to the identification information.

  The success / failure determination means is a function for determining in advance whether or not to make the display result of the variable display game correspond to the specific display result. The success / failure determination means obtains a jackpot determination random number based on the right to execute the variable display game obtained by winning the ball at the start opening 21, and compares the jackpot determination random number with a predetermined jackpot determination value. A jackpot determination is made as to whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated.

  The game value determining means is a function for determining the content of the game value in correspondence with the display result of the variable display game. The game value determining means includes a special game value advantageous to the player and a specific game value more advantageous to the player than the special game value when the specific display result is determined by the success / failure determination means, The type of game value is determined by selecting either one. In the present embodiment, the latter specific game value means the occurrence of a special game state with a probability variation state (enjoyment of profit based on), and the former special game value means only the time-reduced state. It means the occurrence of a special gaming state (enjoyment of benefits based on).

  When the specific game value is determined by the selection of the game value determination means, display control is performed so that the display result of the variable display game becomes a specific display result (probability big hit) that is aligned in a probable variation pattern, and the special game value Is determined, the display control is performed so that the display result of the variable display game becomes a specific display result (non-probable big hit) in which the non-probable variable symbols are arranged.

  The game value giving means is a function for giving a player one of a plurality of types of game values in accordance with the determination of the game value determining means, and a special game value giving that gives a special game value advantageous to the player. Means and a specific game value giving means for giving a specific game value more advantageous to the player than the special game value.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, the display control means, when it is decided to operate either the special game value giving means or the specific game value giving means based on the decision of the game value decision means, A variable display game is executed in accordance with the same variation pattern, and when the operation of the specific game value providing means is determined, a pseudo effect of a display mode is performed to suggest that the operation of the special game value providing means is selected. When the predetermined specific game value notification condition is established, the state of performing the pseudo effect is canceled, and the control for performing the authentic effect of the display mode suggesting that the specific game value providing means is actually selected is also executed. It is set to be.

  The game value notification means is a function for notifying the player of the type of the game value determined by the game value determination means, and displays the type of the game value determined by the game value determination means as a display result of the variable display game. Main notification means for notifying by the type of identification information according to the same, and sub notification means for notifying the type of game value determined by the game value determination means by a method different from the main notification means. The game value notification means selectively determines notification by the main notification means and / or the sub notification means, and based on the determined result, the type of game value by the main notification means and / or the sub notification means Announcement is executed.

In addition, when the special game value is determined by the game value determination unit, the display control unit displays the specific display result using a non-probable variation corresponding to the special game value, while the game value When the specific game value is determined by the determining means, the specific display result is displayed using a probability variation symbol corresponding to the specific game value, thereby functioning as a main notification means.
Furthermore, the display control means selectively displays either the first determination symbol or the second determination symbol, which is the determination symbol, according to the type of game value determined by the game value determination unit. By doing so, it is set to function as the auxiliary notification means.

  FIG. 6 shows details of the main board 1100. The one-chip microcomputer 1101 controls the operation of the main board 1100 based on the clock generated by the clock circuit 1110 inside the main board. The CPU 1102 executes timer interrupt processing at regular intervals by inputting an interrupt signal at regular intervals obtained by dividing the clock generated by the clock circuit 1110 by the internal timer 1107 to the CPU 1102. The CPU 1102 performs a series of operations by executing, for each interrupt, processing divided so as to end in a time shorter than the interval of the timer setting time.

  Start opening switch 121, right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, right sleeve winning port switch 122a, left sleeve winning port switch 122b, right dropping winning port switch 123a, left dropping winning port Each of the switches 123b is a switch for detecting a winning of a ball, and input signals from these switches are input to the input interface circuit 1115a.

  Each input signal from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124, the count switch 125, the right prize ball detection switch 130a, the left prize ball detection switch 130b, the shot ball break switch 131, the glass frame open detection switch 132, and the overflow switch 133 is input. It is input to the interface circuit 1115b.

  The addresses of the input interface circuits 1115a and 1115b are set in the address space of the one-chip microcomputer 1101 by the memory mapped I / O method. The address decode circuit 1113 decodes the address signal output from the one-chip microcomputer 1101 and the read / write control signal according to the system clock output from the one-chip microcomputer 1101, thereby generating a chip select signal.

  When the input interface circuits 1115a and 1115b are selected by the chip select signal, the input signals from the start port switch 121 and the like are output to the data bus through the input interface circuits 1115a and 1115b. Each input signal on the data bus is specified for each input signal after it has been detected multiple times and chattering prevention processing is performed until the next interrupt processing is executed by an interrupt signal generated at regular intervals. Stored in the RAM area.

  The input signal from the start port switch 121 is a five-point ball signal, and is input from the right sleeve winning port switch 122a, the left sleeve winning port switch 122b, the right dropping winning port switch 123a, and the left dropping winning port switch 123b. Each signal is treated as a prize ball signal for eight prize balls, and further, an input signal from the accessory continuous actuator switch 124 and the count switch 125 is treated as a prize ball signal for 15 prize balls. The number is stored in each designated RAM area. At the same time, the total number of winning balls is calculated by the CPU 1102 and stored in a designated RAM area. The prize ball payout of the switch provided at each winning opening is fixed, but the number of payouts can be changed according to the specifications of the gaming machine.

  In addition, random numbers are acquired for input signals from the start port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, and these values are obtained as random number values in the RAM area. Based on this data stored in the storage area, the gaming state, gaming effects, etc. of the gaming machine main body 1 are set, and the gaming state, gaming effects, etc. are sequentially output to each control board.

  Output data to each control board passes through a buffer 1114 provided in the middle of the data bus, and is further output to the latch circuits 1116a to 1116e through the output data bus. By arranging the buffer 1114 in the middle of the data bus connecting the output latch circuit and the one-chip microcomputer 1101, the data bus signal flows in one direction, thereby preventing external input other than signals relating to the game. This is a measure to prevent fraud.

  There are data in the starting ball switch 5 prize ball RAM area, left and right sleeve winning prize switch, left and right drop prize opening switch 8 prize ball RAM area, accessory continuous actuator switch, 15 count switch prize ball RAM area, The CPU 1102 sequentially outputs 8-bit prize ball data set for each prize ball number to the latch circuit 1116a through the data bus. In synchronization with this, an interrupt signal for the payout control board 200 and a control signal for the strobe signal are output to the latch circuit 1116c through the data bus and the output data bus.

  The 8-bit prize ball data is latched in the latch circuit 1116a controlled by the memory mapped I / O, the interrupt signal and the strobe signal control signal are latched in the latch circuit 1116c, and output to the payout control board 200 as output signals. The The detection of the prize ball discharge is performed by the right prize ball detection switch 130a and the left prize ball detection switch 130b, and the detection signal output by each prize ball detection switch is output on the data bus and is passed through the input interface circuit 1115b to the one-chip microcomputer 1101. Is taken in. At the same time, detection signals output from the right prize ball detection switch 130 a and the left prize ball detection switch 130 b are taken into the payout control board 200.

  Based on these detection signals, the number of prize balls actually paid out is calculated by the CPU 1102, the value is subtracted from the stored data in the RAM area, and the data of the number of prize balls is updated in real time. In addition, an output signal is output to the latch circuit 1116d for each set number of winning prize balls, and is output to the outside in synchronization with the chip select signal of the address decode circuit 1113.

  When random number values are stored in a RAM area in which random number values corresponding to input signals of the start port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b are stored, The type of game effect (variation pattern) is determined immediately before the start of the variable display on each display device 140, 310, the determined variation pattern is transmitted to each board related to the effect, and the generated data is stored in the RAM area. To do.

  When random numbers related to normal symbols are stored, display control data for executing variable display of the normal symbol display device 140 is generated, and the display control data is output from the CPU 1102 to the latch circuit 1116e through the data bus. . Each time a chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit 1113, normal symbol LED display is performed for a certain period of time.

  When the acquisition result of the random number value related to the normal symbol is a win, the braking data of the normal electric accessory solenoid 136 for expanding / contracting each movable piece of the start port 21 is output from the CPU 1102 to the latch circuit 1116e, In response to the chip select signal from the address decoding circuit 1113, the latch circuit 1116e outputs the signal for a predetermined time to control the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136. Thereby, the start port 21 is in an expanded state, and a state in which the ball is likely to win a prize occurs.

  When random numbers related to the start port 21 are stored, the data related to each stop symbol that defines the variation pattern and the corresponding stop symbol on the display control board 2300 in order to cause the variable display device 310 to perform variable display games. Is output as production output data in time series. That is, when the effect output data is sequentially output from the CPU 1102 to the display control board 2300 through the data bus to the latch circuit 1116b, an interrupt signal and a 2-bit control signal of the strobe signal are output to the latch circuit 1116b so as to synchronize with them. Then, the display control board 2300 is controlled to execute a variable display game.

  The fluctuation pattern is output to the sound / lamp control board 2400 in synchronization with the transmission of the fluctuation pattern to the display control board 2300. When the production output data is output from the CPU 1102 to the sound / lamp control board 2400 to the latch circuit 1116b through the data bus, the interrupt signal and the 2-bit control signal of the strobe signal are output to the latch circuit 1116b so as to be synchronized with them. The sound / lamp control board 2400 is controlled to execute a lamp effect and a sound effect.

  When the gaming state is the special gaming state, the control data of the big prize solenoid 134 is output to the latch circuit 1116e in synchronization with the gaming state effect data, and the chip select signal from the address decoding circuit 1113 is input to the latch circuit 1116e. The As a result, the control data of the special prize opening solenoid 134 is output from the latch circuit 1116e, the special prize opening solenoid 134 is driven, the special prize opening 24 is opened and closed, and the ball can be guided to the special prize opening 24.

  When the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 arranged in a specific area inside the big prize opening 24 detects a ball, a ball detection signal is output, and this signal is output to the data bus through the input interface circuit 1115b, and the CPU 1102 of the one-chip microcomputer 1101. Is taken in. As a result of the detection process based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous actuator switch 124, the control data of the direction switching solenoid 135 is output to the latch circuit 1116e, and the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked. At the same time, round continuation data indicating whether or not to continue the special game state to the next round is stored in the RAM area based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124.

  When the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked, the ball is counted by the count switch 125 disposed in the special winning opening 24. When the total count of data counted by the count switch 125 reaches a predetermined quantity, the output data of the latch circuit 1116e is changed, and the big prize opening solenoid 134 and the direction switching solenoid 135 are deactivated, and one round is performed. finish. When the round continuation data indicates the continuation of the round after a predetermined time, the round in the special gaming state is further continued by the control method described above.

  When power is supplied to the main board 1100, a reset signal is supplied from the power board 2700, and each device on the main board 1100 is reset. Thereafter, the system reset signal becomes inactive, and each device transitions to the active state. When the system reset signal changes to the inactive state, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 1101 becomes inactive after a lapse of a predetermined time due to delay processing by the clock synchronization / delay circuit 1111. As a result, the one-chip microcomputer 1101 enters an operating state, and the operating state of the main board 1100 is maintained. Thereafter, initial setting of the one-chip microcomputer 1101 is performed.

  When the power supply externally supplied from the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply board 2700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) 1105 of the one-chip microcomputer 1101, and the one-chip microcomputer 1101 performs a save operation for each storage area. Done. Specifically, after detecting the winning ball detection data for a certain period of time, the power failure processing determination data is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 1104. That is, as the power supply voltage decreases, the backup power supply DC5VBB is supplied from the power supply board 2700 to the RAM 1104, and the storage state of the RAM 1104 is maintained.

  When power is next supplied, the one-chip microcomputer 1101 performs power failure recovery processing upon recognizing that power failure processing has occurred based on the presence or absence of power failure processing determination data. If the RAM initialization signal is active during initialization, the CPU 1102 detects data in the I / O port 1106 and initializes the RAM area.

  A signal for detecting the ball breakage with the shot ball break switch 131 and a signal for detecting the ball clogging of the award ball in the lower tray 4 of the gaming machine body 1 with the overflow switch 133 are sent to the one-chip microcomputer through the input interface circuit 1115b and the data bus. 1101 is taken in. After the data conversion, these signals are output from the latch circuit 1116a to the payout control board 200 with the same configuration as the prize ball output data. The outputs of the latch circuits 1116a to 1116e are unidirectional and take an irreversible output form.

  The main board 1100 operates based on the clock generated by the clock circuit 1110 inside the main board. The internal timer 1107 generates an interrupt signal to the CPU 1102 at regular time intervals by a frequency dividing operation. The CPU 1102 performs various processes at regular intervals when the interrupt signal is input.

  In addition, the main board 1100 is provided with a terminal for inspection by the responsible police station, and can transmit data in the ROM 1103 in the one-chip microcomputer 1101. A data request signal (serial communication) is input from the verification output terminal 1117 to the communication 1109 through the isolation input / output circuit 1112. The one-chip microcomputer 1101 outputs the data requested in response to the input data request signal from the collation output terminal 1117 through the communication 1109 and the isolation input / output circuit 1112 from the data stored in the ROM 1103. By disposing the isolation input / output circuit 1112, electrical connection with the outside becomes impossible.

  Next, the payout control board 200 shown in FIG. 7 will be described. The payout control board 200 performs one-way communication only from the main board 1100 and receives communication data including 8-bit parallel prize ball data, an interrupt signal, and a strobe signal.

  When an interrupt signal is input to the counter circuit 202 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, an internal interrupt signal is output from the counter circuit 202 to the CPU 203. The CPU 203 performs an interrupt process as preparation for inputting prize ball data from the main board 1100. As a result, the strobe signal becomes a trigger signal for capturing the prize ball data to the CPU 203.

  The CPU 203 outputs a chip select signal to the gate circuits 212 and 211 through the address decoding circuit 213, takes in the prize ball data and various signals input to the gate circuits 212 and 211 via the gate circuit and the data bus, and stores the RAM 205. Save to. Then, the payout operation is sequentially performed with the number of winning balls corresponding to the received winning ball data.

  The CPU 203 outputs a winning ball path switching signal to the latch circuit 215 through the data bus, and at the same time, outputs a chip select signal from the address decoding circuit 213. As a result, a prize ball path switching signal is output to the path switching solenoid 224, and a prize ball path is secured for the payout operation. Thereafter, a stop release signal of the payout stop solenoid signal is output to the latch circuit 214, the payout motor control signals 1, 2, 3, 4 are sequentially output to the payout motor 222, and the motor rotation is controlled by the output timing of the chip select signal. While performing the prize ball payout operation.

  Based on the clock of the clock circuit 209, an internal timer 208 generates an interrupt signal at regular time intervals to the CPU 203, and at this interrupt timing, a prize ball detection signal is taken into the data bus and a predetermined number of prize balls is detected. At this time, the driving of the payout stop solenoid 223 and the payout motor 222 is stopped. The prize balls are detected by the right prize ball detection switch 130a and the left prize ball detection switch 130b installed in the ball lending route. These detection signals are output by outputting a chip select signal to the gate circuit 211. Captured on the bus. The prize ball detection signal is also input to the main board 1100 as described above, and a more accurate prize ball is paid out.

  The ball lending operation is performed by transmitting / receiving a ball lending signal to / from the card unit (CR ball lending machine) b through the gate circuit 211 and the latch circuit 215. During the ball lending operation, the CPU 203 outputs a ball lending route switching signal to the route switching solenoid 224 through the latch circuit 215 to secure the ball lending route, the right lending ball detection switch 220a installed in the lending route, the left lending ball detection The switch 220b detects the rented ball and performs a payout operation.

  In the ball lending operation, a pulse is output from the latch circuit 215 to the outside in synchronism with the chip select signal of the address decode circuit 213 every fixed number, and is output to the management computer or the like via the frame external terminal board 800. Further, in a state where the transmission / reception of the ball lending signal is normal, a firing permission signal is output from the latch circuit 215 to the firing control board 600 in an active state. When an abnormality occurs in the transmission / reception of the ball lending signal, the launch permission signal changes to an inactive state, and the ball cannot be launched. However, when the ball lending signal transmission / reception returns to a normal state, the ball lending signal can be launched.

  In addition, in the payout operation, the main board 1100 transmits a shot ball cut signal of the shot ball cut switch 131 and an overflow signal of the overflow switch 133 installed in the lower tray 4 of the gaming machine body 1 to the winning ball data. Then, the payout control board 200 stops the payout operation. In addition, the payout operation is resumed when each release signal is transmitted to the award ball data.

  When power is supplied to the payout control board 200, a system reset signal is supplied from the power supply board 2700, and each device on the payout control board 200 is reset. Thereafter, the reset signal is inactive, and each device transitions to the active state.

  Due to the delay processing of the clock synchronization / delay circuit 210, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 201 becomes inactive after a lapse of a fixed time after the original reset signal changes to the inactive state. Thus, the one-chip microcomputer 201 is in an operating state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the original reset signal became inactive, and the operating state of the payout control board 200 is maintained. Thereafter, initial setting of the one-chip microcomputer 201 is performed.

  When the power supply externally supplied from the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply board 2700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) 206 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, and the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a save operation for each storage area. Done. Specifically, after detecting the winning ball detection data for a certain period of time, the power failure processing determination data is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 205.

  When the power supply voltage drops or is shut off, DC5VBB is supplied as a backup power from the power supply board 2700 to the RAM 205, and the storage state of the RAM 205 is maintained. When power is supplied again, the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a power failure recovery process by recognizing the presence of the power failure processing determination data. If the RAM initialization signal is active at the time of initialization, the CPU 203 detects the data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.

  Next, the launch control board 600 shown in FIG. 8 will be described. The firing control board 600 includes an oscillation circuit 601 that is a circuit for generating a pulse for setting the rotational speed of the pulse motor used for the firing motor 653 to a predetermined rotational speed, a frequency dividing circuit 602, and a handle unit 650. A motor drive signal for determining a signal from the touch sensor 651, a signal from the firing stop switch 652, a reset signal from the power supply board 2700, and a firing permission signal from the payout control board 200, and generating a firing motor drive signal. A control circuit 603 and a driver circuit 604 for exciting each coil of the firing motor 653 are configured.

  The handle unit 650 includes a touch sensor 651 that detects whether or not the player is touching the handle 5, a firing stop switch 652 that allows the player to arbitrarily stop firing the ball, and a pulse for firing the ball. It is composed of a firing motor 653 composed of a motor. The reset signal from the power supply board 2700 is input from the power supply board 2700 to the motor drive signal control circuit 603 when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on, and initializes each circuit of the launch control board 600.

  The touch sensor 651 in the handle portion 650 detects whether the player is touching or not touching the handle 5, outputs the detected signal to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and the motor drive signal control circuit 603. Performs launch control based on the detection signal. When the player is touching the handle 5, the ball can be fired. When the player is not touching, the ball is fired.

  The launch stop switch 652 is a switch provided so that the player can arbitrarily stop the launch of the ball. The launch stop switch signal is input to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and the motor drive signal control circuit 603. Performs launch control based on the launch stop switch signal. When the player operates the firing stop switch 652, launching is impossible, and when there is no operation, launching is possible.

  The firing stop switch 652 outputs the same signal as the state input from the firing stop switch 652 when there is no operation from the player to the launch stop switch 652 and the handle 5 is not rotated. To do. That is, due to the structure inside the handle 5, when the handle 5 is not operated, a signal from the firing stop switch 652 is input. That is, when the touch sensor 651 described above does not detect that the player is touching the handle 5 and the handle 5 is not operated, it is considered that there is no player and the launch stop control is performed.

  Next, the power supply board 2700 shown in FIG. 9 will be described. The power supply board 2700 performs full-wave rectification on the AC24V supplied from the outside with a diode bridge rectifier to generate a DC power supply DC24V. Smoothing is performed with a capacitor through a diode through a DC 24V power source to generate a DC 32V power source. DC24V and DC32V are non-stable power supplies.

  DC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 2701, and constant voltage power supplies of stable power supplies DC18V, DC12V, and DC5V are generated. Main board 1100, payout control board 200, launch control board 600, display control board 2300, sound / lamp control board 2400 To be supplied.

  The generated DC5V constant voltage power supply is connected to the capacitor of the backup circuit 2702 through a diode to generate a DC5VBB backup power supply, and the DC5VBB is supplied to the main board 1100 and the payout control board 200. AC24V is supplied to the card unit connection board 900 and used as a communication power source for the payout control board 200 and the card unit b and a power source for the operation panel board a.

  The voltage level of the DC 24V power supply is detected by the voltage detection circuit 2708 and output to the delay circuit 2707. The delay circuit 2707 has an internal time constant of 500 milliseconds, and the delay circuit 2707 does not output an output signal unless the continuous output time of the voltage detection circuit 2708 is larger than the time constant of the delay circuit 2707. For this reason, voltage fluctuation and power supply stop for a time when the voltage level of the DC24V power supply is smaller than the time constant of the delay circuit 2707 are ignored, and the power failure detection signal is not output from the power supply board 2700 to the outside.

  When there is an input signal larger than the time constant in the delay circuit 2707, the delay circuit 2707 outputs a power failure detection signal to the serial input terminals of the main board 1100, the payout control board 200, and the shift register 2704. The 8-bit shift register 2704 always receives a clock having a period of 20 milliseconds from the clock circuit 2706.

  Here, the 8-bit data input terminal is fixed to zero. Therefore, when a power failure detection signal is input to the 8-bit shift register 2704, the reset signal is transmitted from the 8-bit shift register 2704 after 8 clocks (about 160 milliseconds) to the main board 1100, the payout control board 200, and the launch control board 600. Are output to the display control board 2300 and the sound / lamp control board 2400.

  After the power is turned on and after the power failure is restored, the time of the time constant of the delay circuit 2707, the power failure detection signal, and the reset signal are output in an active state from the time when the peripheral circuit power is turned on. After the time constant of the delay circuit 2707, the power failure detection signal becomes inactive, and the reset signal is output in the inactive state after 8 clocks of the 8-bit shift register 2704. The RAM initialization signal is output to the main board 1100 and the payout control board 200 in an active state by manually pressing the RAM initialization switch 2705.

  Next, the display control board 2300 shown in FIG. 10 will be described. The display control board 2300 is installed on the game board 2 with the variable display device 310 and various LEDs and lamps installed on the game board 2 and sound effects, voices, etc. from the speakers 510 arranged on the front side of the game machine. The sound / lamp control board 2400 for controlling the various operational performance devices is controlled. The display control board 2300 includes a microcomputer 2301 that controls game effects, an image processing unit that controls display of peripheral circuits of the microcomputer 2301, and an image power supply unit that generates and supplies power to the image processing unit and the variable display device 310. It consists of

  The main configuration of the peripheral circuit of the microcomputer 2301 is acquired by executing a clock generator 2312 for operating the microcomputer 2301, an input circuit 2314 for inputting control information from the main board 1100, and an effect control procedure. Control RAM 2311 for storing control information from main board 1100, control ROM 2310 for storing a control program for effect control based on control information from main board 1100, and sound / lamp control board 2400 An output circuit a2315a that outputs control information, an output circuit b2315b, and the like are included.

  The main configuration of the image processing unit is an image data ROM 2331 in which image data is stored, an image control IC 2330 that specifically uses the image data as a display signal, a clock transmitter 2334 for operating the image control IC 2330, The image data RAM 2332 temporarily stores image data, and a video driver circuit 2333 that allows the display signal output from the image control IC 2330 to be displayed on the variable display device 310.

  The main configuration of the image power supply unit includes a power supply circuit 2340 that supplies the image processing unit and the variable display device 310, and a backlight power supply circuit 2341 that supplies the backlight in the variable display device 310. Data and addresses of the microcomputer 2301 are connected to the control ROM 2310, the control RAM 2311, and the image control IC 2330, and the connection configuration is configured by memory mapped I / O.

  The main configuration of the microcomputer 2301 includes a CPU 2302 having an arithmetic function, a timer 2303 used for an internal timer and time monitoring, etc., and a clock from a clock generator 2312 can be input for internal operation of the microcomputer 2301 and external output. System clock 2304, RESET 2305 for initializing the microcomputer 2301, INT 2307 for causing the CPU 2302 to perform interrupt processing, PIOa 2306a to PIOc 2306c of parallel input / output units for inputting / outputting signals from / to the outside of the microcomputer 2301, etc. It consists of

  The display control board 2300 inputs control information from the main board 1100 to the microcomputer 2301 via the input circuit 2314 and executes a game effect according to a predetermined procedure. The control information from the main board 1100 includes control data (7 bits) related to effect control and a strobe signal that is a control data transmission signal from the main board 1100. The control data is input to the PIOa 2306a, and the strobe signal is INT2307. Is input.

  The microcomputer 2301 performs predetermined interrupt processing when input to the INT 2307. When the strobe signal is input, the processing currently being executed is interrupted, predetermined interrupt processing is performed, the input data of the PIOa 2306a is input to the CPU 2302, and display control is executed according to the control program of the control ROM 2310 based on the acquired data. The suspended process is resumed.

  Specifically, when a strobe signal is input to the INT 2307, the CPU 2302 enters an interrupt processing operation. Data currently being processed is temporarily saved in the control RAM 2311 to enter an interrupt operation, and the control data input to the PIOa 2306a is taken into the microcomputer 2301, and the control procedure stored in the control ROM 2310 is based on the fetched data. A specific display control instruction is given to the image control IC 2330, and effect control information is transmitted to the sound / lamp control board 2400. When the interruption work is completed, the suspended processing is resumed.

  The image control IC 2330 outputs image data as a specific image signal based on control data from the microcomputer 2301. The image data RAM 2332 temporarily stores control data from the microcomputer 2301, image data, a color palette that is information related to the image data, arrangement information, and the like. The fixed image data is also used for processing.

  Specifically, the image control IC 2330 acquires the image data in the image data ROM 2331, processes the image data, and then stores the processed data in the image data RAM 2332. By repeatedly processing and storing fixed image data in this way, a fixed image can be changed in a time series.

  The image control IC 2330 operates based on the clock signal of the clock generator 2334, acquires image data from the image data ROM 2331 and the image data RAM 2332 according to control data from the microcomputer 2301, generates a specific video, and generates a variable display device. The image signal is output to 310.

  Specifically, the image control IC 2330 is operated based on the clock signal from the clock generator 2334, and when control data is input from the microcomputer 2301, the image data is obtained from the image data ROM 2331 or the image data RAM 2332, and the analog RGB A signal and an image synchronization signal (H, VSYNC) are output.

  The video driver circuit 2333 corrects the analog RGB signal and the image synchronization signal from the image control IC 2330 so that the variable display device 310 can be driven and displayed. The video driver circuit 2333 performs brightness adjustment, contrast adjustment, γ correction, and the like. An image is displayed in the display area 310.

  The image power supply unit includes a video driver circuit 2333, a variable display device 310, an image data ROM 2331, a power supply circuit 2340 supplied to the image data RAM 2332, and a backlight power supply circuit 2341 supplied to the backlight power supply of the variable display device 310. Yes. The power supply circuit 2340 generates and supplies DC 3.3V supplied to the power of the image data ROM 2331 and the image data RAM 2332 from DC 5V supplied from the power supply board 2700. DC5V, 12V, 18.5V, and −16.1V supplied to the video driver circuit 2333 and the variable display device 310 are generated from the DC12V supplied from the power supply board 2700 and supplied.

  The backlight power supply circuit 2341 generates and supplies 1000 Vrm supplied to the backlight of the variable display device 310 from DC 12 V supplied from the power supply board 2700. The setting unit 2316 is a selection setting circuit for performing initial setting of the display contents displayed on the variable display device 310 and the position of an accessory that is a part of the game board configuration. The selection signal of the setting unit 2316 is output to the sound / lamp control board 2400 through the microcomputer 2301 and the output circuit b2315b.

  The output circuit a2315a and the output circuit b2315b are output circuits for outputting effect control information from the display control board 2300 to the sound / lamp control board 2400. The output circuit a2315a is an output circuit that inputs effect control data from the PIOb 2306b to the sound / lamp control board 2400 and outputs the effect control data in one direction to the sound / lamp control board 2400. The output circuit b2315b is an output circuit that inputs a strobe signal from the PIOc 2306c to the sound / lamp control board 2400 and a select signal of the setting unit 2316 and outputs an effect control signal to the sound / lamp control board 2400 in one direction.

  The reset circuit 2313 has a watch doc timer and generates a system reset signal for the display control board 2300. When the system reset signal and the reset signal from the power supply board 2700 are input, the reset signal is output to the microcomputer 2301 and the image control IC 2330.

  The microcomputer 2301 and the image control IC 2330 to which the reset signal is input are reset, and the microcomputer 2301 executes initialization of the display control board 2300 according to the control procedure stored in the control ROM 2310. In addition to the reset signal, the reset signal of the image control IC 2330 can reset the image control IC 2330 from the microcomputer 2301 and can initialize the image processing unit.

  Next, the sound / lamp control board 2400 shown in FIG. 11 will be described. The sound / lamp control board 2400 controls the rotation of the variable display device 310, the sound effect and sound from the LED and lamp installed on the gaming board 2, and the speaker 510 disposed on the front side of the gaming machine. Is.

  The sound / lamp control board 2400 includes a microcomputer 2401 that controls game effects, peripheral circuits of the microcomputer 2401, a sound control unit that performs sound control, and an LED / lamp control unit that performs LED and lamp control. It consists of an object control unit.

  The main components of the peripheral circuit are a clock generator 2412 for operating the microcomputer 2401, an input circuit 2414 for inputting control information, information acquired by executing the production control procedure, and information from the display control board 2300. A control RAM 2411 for storing control information and a control ROM 2410 in which a control program for effect control based on the control information from the display control board 2300 is stored.

  The main configuration of the audio control unit is an audio data ROM 2502 in which audio data is stored, an audio control IC 2501 that specifically uses audio data as an audio signal, output voltage adjustment, a filter 2503 that removes noise components, and speaker drive. The amplifier 2504 amplifies the voltage level to a certain voltage level.

  The main configuration of the sound / lamp control unit includes a shift register 2440 that converts serial data from the microcomputer 2401 into parallel data, an LED drive circuit 2441 that drives the LED, and a lamp drive circuit 2442 that drives the lamp. Yes. The main component control unit is configured by a motor drive circuit 2443 for rotating the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 and a rotation detection circuit 2415 for detecting the rotation angle of the liquid crystal unit 312. ing.

  A control ROM 2410, a control RAM 2411, and an audio control IC 2501 are connected to the data and address of the microcomputer 2401, and the connection configuration is constituted by a memory mapped I / O. The LED / lamp control unit and the accessory control unit are connected to the PIO of the microcomputer 2401.

  The main configuration of the microcomputer 2401 is a CPU 2402 having a calculation function, a timer 2403 used for an internal timer and time monitoring, etc., and a clock from a clock generator 2412 can be input for internal operation of the microcomputer 2401 and external output. System clock 2404, RESET 2405 for initializing the microcomputer 2401, INT 2407 for causing the CPU 2402 to perform interrupt processing, PIOa 2406 a to PIOd 2406 d of parallel input / output units for inputting / outputting signals from / to the outside of the microcomputer 2401, etc. It consists of

  The sound / lamp control board 2400 inputs the control information from the display control board 2300 to the microcomputer 2401 via the input circuit 2414 and executes a game effect according to a predetermined procedure. Control information from the display control board 2300 includes control data related to effect control, a strobe signal that is a control data transmission signal, and a select signal that selects game contents. The control data is input to the PIOa 2406a, and the strobe signal is The select signal is input to the microcomputer 2401 through the data bus.

  The microcomputer 2401 performs predetermined interrupt processing when input to the INT 2407. When the strobe signal is input, the processing currently being executed is interrupted and predetermined interrupt processing is performed. The input data of the PIOa 2406a and the select signal input to the data I / O are input to the CPU 2402, and control is performed based on the acquired data. The effect control is executed in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 2410, and the interrupted process is resumed.

  Specifically, when a strobe signal is input to the INT 2407, the CPU 2402 enters an interrupt processing operation. Data currently being processed is temporarily saved in the control RAM 2411 to enter an interrupt operation, and the control data input to the PIOa 2406a is taken into the microcomputer 2401, and the control procedure stored in the control ROM 2410 is based on the fetched data. A specific control instruction is given to the voice control unit, the LED / lamp control unit, and the accessory control unit. When the interruption work is completed, the suspended processing is resumed.

  The sound control IC 2501 inputs a sound clock signal for operating the sound control IC 2501 from the system clock 2404 of the microcomputer 2401 to operate the sound control IC 2501, and when control data is input from the microcomputer 2401, the control data is based on the control data. The voice data is obtained from the voice data ROM 2502, and an analog voice signal is generated and output. Further, specific sounds such as onomatopoeia and sound effects can be generated and output within the sound control IC 2501.

  When the sound control IC 2501 is outputting and outputting a sound signal, a signal notifying the microcomputer 2401 that sound reproduction has started is input to the INT 2407, and the CPU 2402 executes an interrupt process. Specifically, when the voice control IC 2501 executes a command instructed by the microcomputer 2401 to the voice control IC 2501, an interrupt signal is output to the microcomputer 2401. The microcomputer 2401 executes an interrupt process when an interrupt signal is input.

  The audio signal from the audio control IC 2501 is subjected to audio synthesis and output voltage adjustment by the filter 2503, output to the amplifier 2504, amplified to a voltage level capable of driving the speaker by the amplifier 2504, and output from the speaker 510 as sound. Control from the microcomputer 2401 to the LED / lamp control unit is performed by the PIOc 2406c port.

  An output signal from the PIOc 2406c stores serial data, which is data for operating the LED and the lamp, and SCK (shift clock) for inputting the serial data to the shift register 2440, and data in the shift register. There is an RCK (latch clock) that holds data in a register (latch circuit portion) and a gate signal that controls the output of the storage register. The SCK inputs serial data to the shift register 2440 and also serves as a clock for shifting data in the shift register.

  When serial data and SCK are input, the shift register 2440 receives the serial data and shifts the data to the next shift register. In order to output the data input into the shift register 2440, by inputting RCK, the data of the shift register is taken into the storage register and is output when a gate signal for controlling the output of the storage register is input.

  Specifically, data is read into the shift register at the rising edge of SCK, and the read data is taken into the storage register and latched at the rising edge of RCK. Therefore, data can be input while holding the output. Data output from the shift register 2440 is output to the relay board 2600 through the LED driving circuit 2441 and the lamp driving circuit 2442, and controls the LEDs and lamps arranged on the game board 2 and in the game.

  Control from the microcomputer 2401 to the accessory control unit performs motor control at the PIOb 2406b port. The rotation detection signals from the initial position sensor 2660a and the rotation position sensor 2660b are input to the data I / O and PIOd 2406d to detect the position and control the motor. The initial position sensor 2660a and the rotational position sensor 2660b emit light from the light emitting element to the light receiving element using a light receiving / emitting type photosensor. The light emitting element always emits light, and the light receiving element side emits light from the light emitting element. It is receiving light.

  When a pin portion 315 for blocking light enters between the light emitting element and the light receiving element, it is detected that light does not come to the light receiving element side and that there is a pin portion 315 for blocking light between the light emitting element and the light receiving element. This characteristic is used as a position sensor for detecting rotation. However, the initial position sensor 2660a and the rotational position sensor 2660b are not limited to photo sensors, and may be micro switches or magnetic sensors as long as they have a function capable of detecting the position.

  An output signal from the PIOb 2406b port is output to the relay board 2600 through the motor drive circuit 2443, and the stepping motor 2650 of the variable display device 310 is operated. A rotation detection signal from the initial position sensor 2660a or the rotation position sensor 2660b is input to the rotation detection circuit 2415 via the relay board 2600.

  The reset circuit 2413 includes a watch doc timer and generates a system reset signal for the sound / lamp control board 2400. When a system reset signal and a reset signal from the power supply board 2700 are input, the reset signal is output to the microcomputer 2401, the audio control IC 2501, and the shift register 2440.

  The microcomputer 2401 to which the reset signal is input, the sound control IC 2501, and the shift register 2440 are reset, and the microcomputer 2401 executes initialization of the sound / lamp control board 2400 according to the control procedure stored in the control ROM 2410. To do.

  The reset signal of the voice control IC 2501 and the shift register 2440 can reset the voice control IC 2501 and the shift register 2440 from the microcomputer 2401 by software in addition to the reset signal described above. The part can be initialized.

  Further, the relay board 2600 illustrated in FIG. 3 will be described. The relay board 2600 is a board that relays signals for driving lamps, LEDs, solenoids and the like disposed on the front side of the gaming machine main body 1. Further, the relay board 2600 has a function of simplifying drive signal wiring from the sound / lamp control board 2400.

The operation of the above gaming machine will be described below.
First, details of the control of the entire game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. When the game is started by the player and the handle 5 shown in FIG. 1 is rotated, balls are driven one by one into the game area 17 on the game board 2. In FIG. 28, when a ball wins the start opening 21 (step S101; Y), it is detected by the start opening switch 121, and a detection signal is output to the main board 1100 shown in FIG. Based on this detection signal, it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls, which is the number of rights currently reserved, is equal to or less than a predetermined value (step S102).

  If the number of held balls is not less than the predetermined value (step S102; N), the right due to the establishment of the current start condition is abandoned without being held, but if the number of held balls is less than the predetermined value (step S102; Y) Then, the number of reserved balls related to the right is incremented (step S103), and a random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved balls is calculated (step S104). Then, the jackpot determination random number is acquired (step S105), and the jackpot determination random number is stored in the random number storage area (step S106). Further, the jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step S107), and the jackpot symbol random number is also stored in the random number storage area (step S108).

  The reserved ball number data is transmitted from the main board 1100 to the display control board 2300 and the sound / lamp control board 2400 (step S109). When the sound / lamp control board 2400 receives the reserved ball number data, one special symbol hold LED 420 is turned on, and is turned off when the variable display game is started. In the present embodiment, the special symbol holding LED 420 is configured to display the number of held balls, but as described above, the number may be displayed on the variable display device 310.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a time shortening state is occurring (time-shortening function operation) (step S110). If the time reduction function is in operation (step S110; Y), the main board 1100 transmits the current time fluctuation count to the display control board 2300 (step S111), and decrements the time fluctuation count (step S112). The display control board 2300 displays the remaining number of short time fluctuations at the start of the variable display game based on the received short time fluctuation number (for example, “100 time shorts”), and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game, The number of times obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of short time fluctuations received is newly displayed (step S112). If the time saving function is not in operation (step S110; N), the process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not a special gaming state is being generated (a jackpot gaming process) (step S113).

  In the determination of whether or not the jackpot game process is being performed (step S113), if the jackpot game process is not being processed (step S113; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display game is being executed (changed) ( If it is not changing (step S114; N), it is determined whether it is during the display time of the stop symbol in variable display game (step S115). Here, if it is not during the stop symbol display time (step S115; N), it is determined whether or not there is the number of reserved balls at the present time (step S116).

  Also, in the determination of whether or not the jackpot game process is in progress (step S113), if the jackpot game process is being processed (step S113; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game process shown in FIG. (Step S135 in FIG. 29). Further, in the determination of whether or not the change is in progress (step S114), if the change is in progress (step S114; Y), the process proceeds to the determination of whether or not the change time shown in FIG. 29 has elapsed (FIG. 29). Middle step S130). Further, in the determination of whether or not the stop symbol is being displayed (step S115), if the stop symbol is being displayed (step S115; Y), the stop symbol display time shown in FIG. 29 has elapsed. Or not (step S133 in FIG. 29).

  In the determination of the presence or absence of the number of reserved balls (step S116), if the number of reserved balls is not “0” (step S116; Y), it is subsequently determined whether or not a probability variation state is being generated (probability change operation). Judgment is made (step S117). On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls is not “0” (step S116; N), the process proceeds to a game mode changing process 1 shown in FIG. 32 described later (step S134 in FIG. 29).

  The success / failure determination means compares the previously acquired jackpot determination random number with a predetermined jackpot determination value to determine whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated. At this time, the probability variation state occurrence (probability change) is determined. It is determined whether the operation is in progress (step S117). If the probability variation function is in operation (step S117; Y), a jackpot determination is performed using a table set with a higher probability of jackpot than normal (step S118), and if the probability variation is not activated (step S117; N) The jackpot determination is performed using another table having a low normal jackpot probability (step S119). Thereafter, the stop symbol / effect information setting process shown in FIG. 30 is executed (step S120), and further the fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 31 is executed (step S121).

  Subsequently, in the determination of whether or not the variation time shown in FIG. 29 has elapsed (step S130), when the variation time has elapsed (step S130; Y), a symbol stop command is transmitted (step S131). A stop symbol display time is set (step S132), and when the variation time has not elapsed (step S130; N), the processing is ended as it is. Further, following the setting of the stop symbol display time, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol display time has elapsed (step S133). When the stop symbol display time has elapsed (step S133; Y), the process proceeds to a game mode change process 1 shown in FIG. 32 described later (step S134). When the stop symbol display time has not elapsed (step S134) S133; N), the process is terminated as it is.

  Then, following the game mode change process 1, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game process has ended (step S135). Here, when the jackpot game process is completed (step S135; Y), the process proceeds to a game mode change process 2 shown in FIG. 33 described later (step S136), and when the jackpot game process is not completed (step S136). Step S135; N), the process is terminated as it is.

The flowchart of FIG. 30 shows the stop symbol / effect information setting process.
In this process, first, a random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved balls is calculated (step S141), and if the jackpot determination random number corresponds to a jackpot that generates a special gaming state (step S142; Y), further It is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol random number corresponds to a probability variation jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) corresponding to a special gaming state involving the occurrence of a probability variation state (step S143). If the jackpot determination random number does not correspond to the jackpot (step S142; N), a stop pattern random number is acquired (step S154), which will be described later.

  When the jackpot symbol random number corresponds to the probability variation jackpot symbol (step S143; Y), it is determined whether or not the current performance information is “3: probability variation potential” for performing the pseudo rendering described above (step S144). ). Further, when the jackpot symbol random number does not correspond to the probability variation jackpot symbol (step S143; N), the production information is set to “2: short time” for performing the non-probability variation jackpot representation (step S152) for low probability. A stop symbol (non-probability variable symbol) is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S153).

  If the performance information is not “3: probability variation latent” (step S144; N), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot symbol random number corresponds to a specific probability variation jackpot symbol (step S145). If the effect information is “3: probability change potential” (step S144; Y), the effect information is set to “1: probability change” for performing the effect of probability change big hit (step S150). A stop symbol for use (probability change symbol) is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S151).

  If the jackpot symbol random number corresponds to a specific probability variation jackpot symbol (step S145; Y), a probability variation latent mode lottery is performed to determine whether or not to actually perform a pseudo-effect ( Step S146) When the probability variation latent mode is determined based on the lottery result (Step S147; Y), the effect information is set to “3: probability variation latent” for performing the pseudo effect (Step S148), and the low probability. The stop symbol for use (non-probability variable symbol) is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S149).

  If the probability variation latent mode is not determined by lottery of the probability variation latent mode (step S146) (step S147; N), the probability variation stop symbol (probability variation symbol) is used as it is in the stop symbol storage area. It is set (step S151).

  In the jackpot determination (step S142) described above, when it is determined that the jackpot determination random number does not correspond to the jackpot that causes the special gaming state, that is, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display game corresponds to the dismissal display result ( Step S142; N), a stop pattern random number is acquired (Step S154). This stop pattern random number is read when the variable display game is started and compared with a predetermined stop pattern determination value, and the stop symbol constituting the outlier display result is determined as the display result of the variable display game. It is determined whether or not a probability variation state has been generated (probability variation function is activated) (step S155).

  If the probability variation function is in operation (step S155; Y), it is determined whether or not the production information is “3: probability variation potential” (step S156). Here, when the production information is “3: Probability change potential” (step S156; Y), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations is still present (step S157). When the number of hourly fluctuations is zero (step S157; Y), the production information is set to “1: probability change” (step S158), and the stop pattern during the probability change / time reduction operation is determined (step S159). Based on this, the stop symbol constituting the outlier display result corresponding to the stop pattern random number is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S160).

  If the production information is not “3: probability change potential” (step S156; N), the stop pattern during the probability change / short time operation is determined without setting the production information to “1: probability change” (step S159). ), The stop symbol constituting the outlier display result corresponding to the stop pattern random number is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S160). Also, when the number of hourly fluctuations is not zero (step S157; N), the stop pattern during the probability change / short time operation is determined without setting the production information to “1: probability change” (step S159), and the stop pattern random number Is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S160).

  Further, in the above-described determination of whether or not the probability changing function is in operation (step S155), if the probability changing function is not in operation (step S155; N), a time shortening state is being generated (time reduction function operating). It is determined whether or not there is (step S161). Here, if the time reduction function is operating (step S161; Y), the stop pattern during the probability change / time reduction operation is determined without setting the production information to “1: probability change” (step S159), and the stop pattern random number is set. Is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S160).

  On the other hand, if the time reduction function is not operating (step S161; N), the production information is set to “0: low probability” (step S162), and the stop pattern when the probability change / time reduction is not operating is determined (step S163). Based on this, the stop symbol constituting the outlier display result corresponding to the stop pattern random number is set in the stop symbol storage area (step S160).

The flowchart in FIG. 31 shows the process at the start of fluctuation.
In this process, first, a fluctuation pattern random number is acquired (step S171). Here, if the jackpot determination random number previously acquired corresponds to the jackpot (step S172; Y), it is determined whether or not a probability variation state is occurring (probability change function operation) (step S173). ). If the probability variation function is in operation (step S173; Y), the variation pattern corresponding to the probability variation / short time operation and corresponding to the jackpot is determined (step S174), and the variation pattern in the current variable display game is determined. (Step S175).

  If the probability variation function is not in operation (step S173; N), it is determined whether or not a time reduction state is being generated (time reduction function is activated) (step S183). Here, if the time reduction function is being operated (step S183; Y), the variation pattern corresponding to the probability change / time reduction operation and corresponding to the jackpot is determined (step S174), and in this variable display game this time. A variation pattern is determined (step S175). On the other hand, if the time reduction function is not in operation (step S183; N), the change pattern corresponding to the probability change / time reduction non-operation and the jackpot is determined (step S184), and the change in the current variable display game is changed. A pattern is determined (step S175).

  Further, in the jackpot determination (step S172) described above, even when the jackpot determination random number does not correspond to the jackpot (step S172; N), it is determined whether or not a probability variation state is being generated (probability changing function is operating). (Step S185). If the probability variation function is in operation (step S185; Y), the variation pattern corresponding to the probability variation / short time operation and the variation pattern corresponding to the deviation is determined (step S186), and the variation pattern in the current variable display game is determined. (Step S175).

  Further, if the probability changing function is not being operated (step S185; N), it is determined whether or not a time shortening state is being generated (time-shortening function operation) (step S187). Here, if the time-shortening function is being operated (step S187; Y), the variation pattern corresponding to the probability variation / time-shortening operation and corresponding to the detachment is determined (step S186), and in this variable display game this time. A variation pattern is determined (step S175). On the other hand, if the time reduction function is not in operation (step S187; N), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the non-operation of the probability change / time reduction and the deviation corresponding to the deviation is determined (step S188), and the change in the current variable display game is changed. A pattern is determined (step S175).

  As described above, when any variation pattern is determined (step S175), the variation start time data relating to the variable display game to be executed this time is read out from the stop symbol storage area (step S176), and the variation pattern is read out. (Step S177). Further, the variation start time data relating to the variable display game to be executed this time is also read from the effect information storage area (step S178). As these data are read out, the data stored in the first-in first-out format in the random number storage area is shifted one by one (step S179), and then the number of reserved balls related to the right is decremented (step S180). Subsequently, a variation time associated with the variation pattern is set (step S181), and variation start data is transmitted (step S182).

The flowchart of FIG. 32 shows the game mode changing process 1.
In this process, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot is large (step S201). If the jackpot does not correspond to the jackpot (step S201; N), it is determined whether or not a probability variation state is being generated (probability changing function operation). Judgment is made (step S202). If the probability variation function is in operation (step S202; Y), it is further determined whether or not a time-shortening state is occurring (time-short function operation) (step S203). On the other hand, if the probability variation function is not in operation (step S202; N), the process is repeated from the first determination (step S201).

  In the determination of whether or not the time-shortening function is operating (step S203), if the time-shortening function is operating (step S203; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of time-varying fluctuations is zero (step S204), Here, when the number of short-time fluctuations is zero (step S204; Y), the time reduction state that is currently occurring is terminated (step S205). On the other hand, if the time reduction function is not in operation (step S203; N), the process is repeated from the first determination (step S201). Furthermore, even when the time-varying function number is not zero during the time-shortening function operation (step S204; N), the process is repeated from the first determination (step S201).

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the jackpot (step S201), if it corresponds to the jackpot (step S201; Y), it is further determined whether or not a probability fluctuation state is being generated (probability change function operation). (Step S206). Here, if the probability variation function is in operation (step S206; Y), the probability variation state that is currently occurring is terminated (step S207), and the time shortening state is also terminated (step S208), and a new special game is performed. A state is generated (step S209).

  On the other hand, if the probability variation function is not operating (step S206; N), it is further determined whether or not a time shortening state is occurring (time-short function operation) (step S210). If the time-saving function is in operation (step S210; Y), the time reduction state that is currently occurring is terminated (step S211), and a new special game state is generated (step S209). On the other hand, if the time saving function is not operating (step S210; N), a new special game state is generated as it is (step S209).

The flowchart of FIG. 33 shows the game mode change process 2.
In this process, it is first determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot (step S221), and if it corresponds to the probability variation jackpot (step S221; Y), the probability variation state (probability variation function operation) is started (step S222). ), A time reduction state (time reduction function operation) is also started (step S223). Then, a new short-time fluctuation count is set (step S224). On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the probability variation big hit (step S221; N), only the time shortening state (short time function operation) is started (step S225), and the number of short time fluctuations is newly set (step S224).

  Next, the specific contents of the variable display game and the rotational drive executed by the variable display device 310 will be described. FIG. 15 shows an example of display contents and rotation drive when the display is temporarily stopped due to a detachment reach in the variable display game. When the variable display game is started, the three decorative symbols are scrolled in the vertical direction on the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310, and when a predetermined time elapses, one arbitrary decorative symbol is stopped for each column. Is displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 15, effect images such as a character image and a background image are displayed in accordance with the variation display of the decorative symbols, and a determination symbol is also displayed at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 15 (1) shows a state in which the reach display is temporarily stopped after the reach display is derived with the display result corresponding to the out-of-display display result. Specifically, after a reach display in which the decorative symbols stopped on the left and right are aligned with the same number “7” is derived, the last stopped middle decorative symbol is a number “8” different from the reach symbol “7”. The middle decorative pattern “8” indicates a state in which the stop is not confirmed immediately but is temporarily stopped.

  The liquid crystal unit 312 is driven to rotate by the rotation control means when a predetermined display condition established in advance in the process of executing the variable display game, such as once stopping by the release reach (FIG. 15 (1)). Will be. As shown in FIGS. 15 (2) to 15 (5), the temporarily decorated intermediate decoration symbol “8” is sequentially changed to other numerical symbols while rotating on the horizontal axis, and the liquid crystal unit 312 is moved along with this operation. Rotate 90 degrees to the right.

  When the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, the liquid crystal unit 312 is attached when the pinion 322 rotates counterclockwise by operating the stepping motor 2650 of the rotation driving mechanism shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (5), the substrate 311 rotates to the right and stops when it has rotated 90 degrees. The stop position is detected by a rotational position sensor 2660b shown in FIG.

  In the variable display game, an image that matches the rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312 is displayed based on the variation pattern under the control of the display control means. Here, the variation pattern includes a time value indicating a variable display time from the start to the end of the variable display game, a time value indicating how many seconds after the start of the variable display game, the liquid crystal unit 312 starts to rotate, and the liquid crystal unit Time data such as a time value indicating how many seconds the rotation of 312 is stopped, and control data (index data for indexing image data) of a plurality of types of display modes in the variable display game are included. A control program describing the data is stored for each variation pattern.

  As the fluctuation pattern when the liquid crystal unit 312 rotates, a plurality of image data for rotation configured to display while maintaining the posture of the image is stored, and time data for displaying the image data is stored. By the time data related to the rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312, it is possible to display the image while maintaining the same posture as the image before the liquid crystal unit 312 starts rotating.

  As described above, even when the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 is physically rotated, the image displayed on the liquid crystal unit 312 by the display control as the attitude correction unit of the display control unit has an image of the attitude. It is displayed in a state of maintaining a substantially constant posture in the original vertical direction (FIGS. 15 (3) to (5)). As a result, the image is not displayed in an unnatural posture with the rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312, and bothersomeness such as moving the line of sight so that the player himself corrects the inclination of the image, and fatigue during the game The feeling can be reduced, and the reliability of the display content can be increased, and the effect when the variable display device 310 rotates can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 described below, not only the identification information is displayed in a state in which a substantially constant posture is maintained, but also as shown in FIGS. Production images such as character images and background images are also displayed in a state of maintaining a substantially constant posture. As a result, the discriminability of the identification information is further improved, and the posture of the character image and the background image is not displayed in an unnatural state, so that the player accurately recognizes the display contents until the display result is derived. It becomes possible to enjoy the game while.

  15 (3) and 15 (4), the right decorative symbol “7” is displayed as if it was partially missing during the rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312, but it can be recognized that it is “7”. It is like that. That is, when the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated from the horizontal direction (FIG. 15 (1)) to the vertical direction (FIG. 15 (5)), the left decorative pattern “7” and the right decorative pattern “7” are at the original display positions. Without being fixed, they are displayed so as to move closer to the center.

  As described above, if the identification information is displayed so as to move toward the center of the liquid crystal unit 312 as the liquid crystal unit 312 rotates, the liquid crystal unit 312 is displayed so that the identification information does not deviate outside the rotating liquid crystal unit 312. The identity of the identification information in the unit 312 is always maintained. Therefore, in addition to maintaining the posture of the identification information constant, it becomes easier for the player to confirm the display contents in the variable display game.

  FIG. 16 also shows an example of the display contents and rotation driving when the variable display game is temporarily stopped due to detachment reach. In the variable display game shown in FIG. 16, as shown in FIGS. 16 (3) and (4), when the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated, all of the left decorative design “7” and the right decorative design “7” are in the liquid crystal unit 312. The identification information is moved and displayed closer to the center while further reducing the size of the identification information. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal unit 312 is oriented vertically (FIG. 16 (5)), the left decorative design “7” and the right decorative design “7” are slightly enlarged so as to approach the original size.

  In this manner, the identification information may be displayed while being enlarged or reduced as the liquid crystal unit 312 rotates in a state where all of the identification information is within the liquid crystal unit 312. Thereby, the interest on display can be improved. As shown in FIG. 16, when the identification information is moved toward the center of the liquid crystal unit 312, the identification information is all contained in the liquid crystal unit 312 by further reducing the display, and the variable display device Whatever the rotation angle of 310 is, the identification information can always be displayed in a complete state.

  FIG. 17 also shows an example of display contents and rotation driving when the display is temporarily stopped due to the detachment reach in the variable display game. In the variable display game shown in FIG. 17, the action of the humanoid character, which is the effect image, is combined with the effect of changing the medium decoration symbol “8” again. Here, the humanoid character actually imitates a professional wrestler or the like, and as shown in FIG. 17 (1), the humanoid character appears when it is temporarily stopped by the detachment reach, and FIGS. As shown in 5), a professional wrestling action scene is produced in which the middle decorative pattern “8” is captured and then lifted upward. The liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated in accordance with the movement of the human character to lift the middle decorative pattern “8” upward.

  FIG. 18 shows the continuation of the variable display game shown in FIG. 17, and as shown in FIG. 18 (1), after the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated to be completely vertical, FIG. 18 (2) As shown in (3), along with the display of the action of applying a professional wrestling technique called German Suprex to the medium decorative pattern “8” that the humanoid character has lifted, in the same direction as the action of the image, The liquid crystal unit 312 rotates so as to fall sideways.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of display contents and rotation driving when a reach display is derived in a variable display game. As shown in FIG. 19 (1), a humanoid character appears at the time of derivation of the reach mode, and as shown in FIGS. In the process of sequentially changing to other symbols, a professional wrestling action scene is produced in which a humanoid character continuously attacks this medium decorative symbol.

  Each time the human-type character attacks the medium decoration symbol, the liquid crystal unit 312 is moved in accordance with the attacking action as shown by a broken line in FIGS. 19 (2), (3), (5), and (6). It is rotated by a small angle and the entire screen is shaken. Thus, the rotation angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is not limited to 90 degrees and may be set to various angles. Further, the direction in which the liquid crystal unit 312 rotates may be set to either right rotation or left rotation.

  Further, depending on the rotation angle of the liquid crystal unit 312, it may be produced such that a sense of expectation that is advantageous for the game, such as a big hit or a probable big hit, is varied. In such a case, a predetermined angle may be rotated once during the execution of one variable display game, or may be rotated by a predetermined angle in multiple stages during the execution of one variable display game. May be. In addition, the expectation value determined as a big hit may be different between when rotating to the right and when rotating to the left. The relationship between the probability of winning a jackpot and the rotation mode of the liquid crystal unit 312 will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of display contents and rotation drive when a re-lottery game is executed to determine whether or not the jackpot will be more favorable for the player even after the jackpot symbol is stopped once in the variable display game. ing. As shown in FIG. 20 (1), even when the non-probable variation big hit with three non-probable variation symbols “6” is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIGS. 20 (2) to (9), three decorative symbols are displayed. When a re-lottery game that sequentially changes to the same design while rotating on the horizontal axis is displayed, the liquid crystal unit 312 is moved to the right so that the liquid crystal unit 312 gradually becomes vertical from the original horizontal orientation (FIG. 20 (1)). Rotate.

  As a result of the re-drawing game, as shown in FIG. 20 (11), when the stoppage is confirmed at the probability variation big of three probability variation symbols “7”, the liquid crystal unit 312 is in the vertical direction, and the probability variation state is Until the process is finished, the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is maintained in the vertical state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20 (10), when the stop result is confirmed at the non-probable big hit with three uncertain variable symbols “6” as shown in FIG. 20 (10), the liquid crystal unit 312 is displayed in the original landscape orientation. Return to state.

  Thus, by changing the mode of rotating the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 according to the probability that the display result of the variable display game is confirmed as the specific display result (probability of being a big hit), the low probability is Compared with the case where the distinction during the probability change is distinguished by the display contents such as simply changing the background color during the variable display game, the player can more clearly recognize the distinction between the low probability and the probability change. become able to.

  In the case of the execution process of the variable display game in the case shown in FIG. 20, the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is in the horizontal direction when the probability variation state is in the state, and the liquid crystal unit 312 is in the low probability state in the low probability state. The angle may be changed vertically, but when starting the next variable display game, the variable display game is started with the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 returned to the determined angle. May be.

  Further, even when the angle of the variable display device 310 is changed during the low probability and the probability variation, if the angle of the variable display device 310 is changed variously during the process of the variable display game, The player can recognize the distinction between the low probability and the probability fluctuation clearly without having a single pattern. Note that the rotation mode that varies depending on the jackpot probability corresponds to the rotation angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 shown in FIG. 20, the direction and the number of rotations such as rotating to the left or right, and the rotation speed.

  Various timings for rotating the liquid crystal unit 312 are conceivable, but the liquid crystal unit 312 is set to be rotated by the rotation control means when a predetermined display condition is established in the process of executing the variable display game. Good. Here, the case where a predetermined display condition is satisfied means that when the reach display shown in FIG. 19 is derived in addition to when the stop display is temporarily stopped by the detachment reach shown in FIGS. For example, when a lottery game is executed after stopping at the jackpot symbol, whether or not the jackpot win is more favorable for the player.

  In this way, when the player increases the expectation for the display result of the variable display game, or when it is determined that the probability variation state that increases the probability of the specific display result is activated, it is advantageous for the player. If the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 is rotated by, for example, 90 degrees when it is determined to shift to a different gaming state, the display will be further improved in combination with the effect of the rotational drive of the variable display device 310. Can enhance the interest of

  Next, another embodiment of the variable display device shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 will be described. In the variable display device 310 according to this another embodiment, a series of display areas are connected to the reference surface of the liquid crystal unit 312 around the liquid crystal unit 312 on the surface of the disk-shaped substrate 311 and together with the liquid crystal unit 312. A background display unit 313 is provided.

  Specifically, the background display unit 313 may be configured by, for example, an organic EL, an inorganic EL, or a thin liquid crystal. By providing such a background display unit 313, the display control of the liquid crystal unit 312 and the background display unit 313 spreading around the liquid crystal unit 312 enables powerful display in a wider display area. It is possible to further enhance the display interest.

  In FIG. 21, when the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 is rotated, a part of the image that protrudes outside the liquid crystal unit 312 is displayed on the background display unit 313. As described above, the background display unit 313 includes a part of the image that does not fit in the liquid crystal unit 312 when the image is maintained at a fixed position regardless of the rotation or rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310. Should be displayed. As a result, the entire image can be displayed in a large display area without reducing the image.

  In FIG. 22, a rotation effect image is displayed on the background display unit 313 in order to specially produce the rotation in accordance with the rotation of the variable display device 310. In this way, the rotation of the variable display device 310 is displayed on the background display unit 313 by displaying the rotation effect image for specially producing the rotation as the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 rotates. It becomes possible to look more interesting.

  In FIG. 23, the background display unit 313 displays the remaining number of short-time fluctuations (FIG. 23 (1)), information indicating that a probability fluctuation state is occurring (FIG. 23 (2)), and the type of reach display. (FIG. 23 (3)) is displayed. As described above, the background display unit 313 can display various information related to the variable display game.

  Next, apart from the detailed control of the entire game described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 28 to 33 described above, typical functions realized by the main board 1100 and / or the display control board 2300 with respect to the main control. This will be described as the action of various means such as the determination means, game value determination means, display control means, game value provision means, and game value notification means.

  As already described with reference to FIG. 28, when a game ball wins the start opening 21, a big hit determination random number is acquired, and whether or not the display result of the variable display game is set as the specific display result (big win) according to the content. Is determined. Such determination is performed by the determination unit. In the case of a big win, a special game state (a big win game) in which the big winning opening 24 is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times occurs.

  In the case of the jackpot, a jackpot symbol random number is also acquired (see FIG. 28). According to the jackpot symbol random number, as described with reference to FIG. 11) or a special game value corresponding to a non-probability jackpot (see FIG. 20 (10)) in which non-probable variation symbols are arranged. Such determination is performed by the game value determining means.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the jackpot symbol random number is composed of a total of 30 random numbers from 0 to 19 and A to J, and the probability variation state (light jackpot symbol random number in FIG. 26) or the time reduction state The probabilities of becoming white (hit jackpot symbol random numbers in FIG. 26) are each ½. For example, when a jackpot symbol random number “0” is acquired, a non-probable variation jackpot is obtained, and when a jackpot symbol random number “1” is acquired, a probability variation jackpot is determined.

  If the display result of the variable display game is a probabilistic jackpot, the probability variation state will be entered after the special gaming state ends, and when the transition is made to this probability variation state, the probability variation function will operate unless the display result of the variable display game is a non-probable jackpot If this probability change function is a non-probability big hit during operation, the operation of the probability change function is stopped and the time reduction function is activated after the special gaming state is ended, and a time shortening state occurs. Yes.

  On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display game is a non-probable big hit, the time is shortened after the special game state ends. For example, the variable display game has a variable display game corresponding to the number of short-time fluctuations such as 100 times. If it is shortened and the jackpot does not occur until the end, then it returns to the normal low probability state that is neither the probability variation state nor the time shortening state. If the probability variation jackpot is determined while the time shortening state is occurring (during time reduction function operation), the operation of the time reduction function is stopped and the operation of the probability variation function is started. In addition, if a non-probable big hit occurs during the operation of the time reduction function, the operation of the time reduction function starts again.

  Such operation to each state is performed by the game value giving means. Basically, as described with reference to FIGS. 32, 33, etc., when the display result of the variable display game is a probable big hit, a special game state is generated by the control of the specific game value giving means, and this special game state is generated. After the game state ends, a probability variation state and a time reduction state occur. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display game is a non-probable big hit, a special game state is generated by the control of the special game value giving means, and only the time saving function is generated after the special game state is ended.

  Further, the type of game value determined by the game value determination means is notified to the player by the game value notification means. The gaming value notification means determines whether to display a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol, or a first determination symbol or a second determination symbol, according to the jackpot symbol random value. (See FIG. 30). In other words, the game value notifying means displays a probable variation symbol or a non-probable variation symbol, thereby displaying a main notification means for notifying the type of jackpot, and displaying the first determination symbol or the second determination symbol. Functions as a sub notification means for performing notification that can determine the type of jackpot.

  Specifically, in FIG. 26, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0, 2, 4, 6, 8”, in the variable display game, the non-probability variation symbol “0, 2, 4, 6, 8 ”is displayed, and the first determination symbol“ 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 ”(see FIG. 25) is displayed under the control of the sub notification means. In this case, both the non-probability variation symbol and the first determination symbol are contents indicating non-probability variation jackpots, and the player is notified of the non-probability variation jackpot.

  When the jackpot symbol random number is “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”, in the variable display game, the probability variation symbol “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” is displayed under the control of the main notification means, and The first determination symbol “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” (see FIG. 25) is displayed under the control of the sub notification means. In this case, both the probability variation symbol and the first determination symbol have a content indicating a probability variation jackpot, so that the player is positively notified that the probability variation jackpot.

When the jackpot symbol random number is “11, 13, 15, 17, 19, B, D, F, H, J”, it is a probable big hit, but the probable symbol “1, 3, 5, “7, 9” is not displayed, and the non-probable variation “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” may be displayed (pseudo effect described later). Here, as shown in FIG. 26, whether to display a probabilistic symbol or a non- probable symbol is selected by a predetermined distribution for each jackpot symbol random number. For example, when the jackpot symbol random number is “15”, The probability variation symbol is selected with a probability of 96/128, and the non-probability variation symbol is selected with a probability of 32/128.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol random number is “11, 13, 15, 17, 19, B, D, F, H, J”, the secondary notification means looks like a geometric pattern using 7 segments shown in FIG. A second determination symbol, which is a simple symbol, is displayed. As described above, even if it is a true odds jackpot, a non-probable variable symbol is displayed, and a second determination symbol that is not easy to determine the type of jackpot is displayed, so that the player is reluctantly informed that it is a probable big hit. It is like that.

  Thus, the gaming value notification means selectively determines notification by the main notification means and / or the sub notification means according to the acquired value of the jackpot symbol random number, and based on the determined result, the main notification means and The notification of the type of game value by the sub notification means is executed. Therefore, when the type of game value is notified by both the main notification means and the sub notification means, when the type of game value is notified only by the main notification means, and the type of game value is notified only by the sub notification means. It may be done.

  Which of the notification modes is executed is selectively determined each time, so it is difficult for the player to predict the notification mode in advance, and the player gets bored with the content of the notification. In addition, it always comes to notice how it is notified. Thereby, it is possible to continuously maintain the concentration and uplifting feeling of the player in the game. In particular, according to the notification by the sub notification means, the player carefully checks whether the first determination symbol is displayed or the second determination symbol is displayed, so that the player can concentrate on the game. The power can be further increased.

  Further, even if it is decided to activate either the special game value granting means or the specific game value granting means based on the determination of the game value determining means, the display control means each has the same variation described above. The variable display game is executed according to the pattern. In other words, even when the display result of the variable display game is confirmed for the non-probable change jackpot (the special game value giving means is activated later), the display result of the variable display game is confirmed for the probability change jackpot (the specific game value giving means is activated later). Even at this time, since the variation patterns related to the variable display game are the same, the player cannot discriminate the type of game value actually given from the display content of the variable display game.

  Further, the main notification means of the display control means corresponds to the special game value as described above even when the operation of the specific game value giving means (granting the specific game value) is determined by the game value determination means. By displaying the specific display result using the non-probable variation pattern, there is a case where the “pseudo effect” of the display mode suggesting that the operation of the special game value giving means (granting the special game value) is selected may be performed. As a result, it becomes even more difficult for the player to determine the type of game value actually given. Further, the reliability of notification by the main notification means is not assured, and instead, the player's expectation for notification by the sub notification means can be enhanced.

  In the case where a pseudo effect is performed, after the end of the special game state, the variable display game is executed with camouflaging as if the time reduction state is executed based on the same variation pattern as in the probability variation state. The If a fake time is reduced in such a fake time and a variable display game with a predetermined number of short-time fluctuations (for example, 100 times) is executed, if a big win does not occur, this is “Value notification condition” is satisfied, and the state of performing the pseudo effect is canceled, and it is suggested that the specific control value giving means is actually selected by the display control means and the probability variation state is generated. “Authentication” of the display mode to be performed is performed.

  FIG. 27 shows a display example of a pseudo effect and a genuine effect performed in a variable display game. As described above, when the jackpot symbol random number is “11, 13, 15, 17, 19, B, D, F, H, J”, if the non-probable variation symbol is selected with a predetermined probability, the probability variation is truly Although it is supposed to be a big hit, as a specific example of the pseudo effect, as shown in FIGS. 27 (1) and (2), a non-probable variation symbol “6” is displayed, and after the special game state is ended, As shown in FIG. 27 (3), “100 times shorter” is displayed.

  As described above, it is preferable to include information (“short time 100 times”) for notifying the start of the provision of the special game value by the special game value provision means in the pseudo effect. Thereby, when it is decided to operate the specific game value giving means, the content of the pseudo effect performed at this time is actually the same display mode as when the special game value giving means is operated, It is possible to easily camouflage that the specific game value giving means has been activated.

  After the end of the special game state, as shown in FIGS. 27 (4) and (5), the variable display game is executed based on the same variation pattern as in the time reduction state, and the probability variation state currently occurring is camouflaged. Is done. In the state in which the pseudo effect is performed, information for notifying that the special game value is being given by the special game value giving means may be included. Thereby, it can be made more difficult to discriminate that the specific game value giving means is operated by camouflaging the specific game value giving in the same effect manner as when the special game value giving means is operating.

  In FIGS. 27 (4) and 27 (5), a background image (star pattern) peculiar to the variable display game is displayed as information for notifying that the special game value is being given, and is different from the variable display game. As a pseudo effect, the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 is maintained sideways. Even in such a state where a pseudo effect is performed, the secondary notification means displays the second determination symbol in the lower right corner of the screen of the liquid crystal unit 312 and displays the true game value (probability variation state). However, as described above, due to the configuration of the second determination symbol, it cannot be easily determined whether or not the second determination symbol indicates a probability variation state.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27 (5) to (7), in the state where the pseudo effect is performed, even if the variable display game for the predetermined number of short-time fluctuations is executed, no big hit occurs. In the period from when the final display result “285” of the variable display game is displayed until it is confirmed (for example, about 1 second (30 frames)), the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated 90 degrees vertically as a genuine effect. And the message “Changing!” Is displayed.

  In this way, as the establishment of the specific game value notification condition, after the false time shortening state ends by digestion of the number of short fluctuations at that time, the real effect is as if it was promoted to the probability fluctuation state that actually occurred. Done. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27 (8), the variable display game is executed while notifying the player that the probability variation state is reached until the uncertain change big hit. In such a probability variation state, the angle of the variable display device 310 is maintained in the vertical orientation, and the background image of the variable display game has a polka dot pattern.

As described above, when a big hit does not occur by the end of the time variation state related to the pseudo effect, the state of performing the pseudo effect is canceled, and the fact that the probability variation state has actually occurred You will be notified. Therefore, even if the end of the time shortening state is approaching, even if a big hit has not occurred, when the time shortening state grant period ends, a probability fluctuation state that is more advantageous than the time shortening state is provided. The player can continue the game while expecting that there is a possibility.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, camouflaging that the probability variation state has been reached, in fact, it is a big hit before digestion of a predetermined number of short-time fluctuations, and there is a high probability that the time shortening state will end. It is rare that the probability variation state after the end is actually notified by the genuine effect. Therefore, regarding notifying that the probability variation state has occurred after the end of the time shortening state, a premium value is generated, and the player's satisfaction can be increased.

  In addition, when a pseudo effect is performed, it is shown in FIGS. 27 (4) and (5) that the sub-notification means is in a probability variation state (the specific game value has been determined by the game value determination means). As shown in the above, the control is performed so as to notify after the start of the next variable display game. As a result, the player's concentration and excitement with respect to the variable display game can be continuously maintained even after the current special game state ends.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27 (5) to (7), by performing the above-described authentic performance in a short period from when the display result of the variable display game is displayed until it is determined, the probability variation state (specific Since it is possible to give the player an impression that the game value has been quickly shifted to the operating state of the game value providing means, the interest of the game can be further improved. That is, since a redundant production is not performed, the player does not have meaningless expectation.

  Further, the sub-notification means notifies the type of game value not only by notification by display of the determination symbol in the variable display game but also by the mode of rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310, so the liquid crystal unit 312. As compared with the case where notification is executed only with the display content in, the production effect by the physical rotation operation is enhanced, and it is possible to further improve the presence of notification. Actually, the rotation drive of the liquid crystal unit 312 is executed by the rotation control unit functioning as a sub notification unit.

  By the way, when the state of performing the pseudo effect is canceled, as described in FIG. 30 described above, “3” is set as the effect information, and the sound / lamp control board 2400 sets the effect information “3”. When received, the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is changed from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction as shown in FIGS. 27 (5) to (7) during the period from when the final display result of the variable display game is displayed until it is confirmed. However, the rotation mode of the liquid crystal unit 312 when “1”, “2”, and “0” are set as the effect information shown in FIG. 30 will be described below.

  First, when “1” is set in the production information, if the display result of the variable display game is a probable big hit and it is decided not to perform the pseudo production, the liquid crystal unit is displayed as shown in FIG. The angle of 312 becomes vertical and informs the player that the probability variation state is entered. And, during the period from the variable display game that starts after the end of the special game state to the occurrence of the non-probable big jackpot, the probability changing function in which the probability that the jackpot will fluctuate with high probability is activated and it becomes a probability fluctuation state, basically The game proceeds with the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 being vertically oriented.

  However, depending on the contents of the effect, the final display result may be displayed while the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is horizontal. In addition, when the sound / lamp control board 2400 receives the production information “1” and the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is in the horizontal direction, the liquid crystal unit is displayed in a period from when the final display result is displayed until it is determined. The angle 312 is changed from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction.

  In addition, when “2” is set in the production information, when the display result of the variable display game is a non-probable big hit, the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is turned sideways as shown in FIG. Inform the person that the time will be reduced. Then, a variable display game that starts after the end of the special game state is consumed until a predetermined number of short-time fluctuations (for example, 100) of variable display games are consumed or a jackpot appears. When the time is shortened, the time shortening function is activated and the time is shortened. Basically, the game proceeds while the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is in the horizontal direction.

  However, depending on the contents of the effect, the final display result may be displayed with the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 being in the vertical direction. Further, when the sound / lamp control board 2400 receives the production information “2” and the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312 is in the vertical direction, the liquid crystal is displayed during the period from when the final display result is displayed until it is determined. The angle of the unit 312 is changed from vertical to horizontal.

  Furthermore, when “0” is set in the production information, the variable display game is executed for a predetermined number of times of short-time variation, and the time-shortening function is terminated. It becomes a normal low probability state which is not a time shortening state. During this low probability state, there is no particular rule regarding the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312. When the sound / lamp control board 2400 receives the production information “0”, it is necessary to correct the angle of the liquid crystal unit 312. Absent.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. Included in the invention. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and is a program-controlled smart ball game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, or the like The present invention can be similarly applied to other gaming machines. The variable display device 310 can be applied to a slot machine.

  In the above embodiment, only the liquid crystal unit 312 of the variable display device 310 is configured to rotate via the rotation drive mechanism. Of course, as long as at least the liquid crystal unit 312 is included, a center case or the like can be used. You may comprise so that the whole variable display apparatus 310 included may be rotated.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the display control method by the posture correction unit, an image for rotation according to the rotation of the liquid crystal unit 312 is displayed based on the variation pattern, but as another method, Display control may be performed so as to correct the posture of the image displayed on the variable display device 310 by monitoring the number of steps when the stepping motor 2650 that rotates the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated. In this case, the posture of the image may be corrected every step, or the posture of the image may be corrected every several steps (for example, 5 steps).

  As another method, the image control IC 2330 is provided with time information indicating how many seconds after the start of variable display, and how many seconds after the rotation is stopped, according to the angle at which the liquid crystal unit 312 is rotated. The display control may be performed so as to correct the posture of the image displayed on the variable display device 310 within the time information. As described above, when realizing two other display controls, the motor drive circuit 2443 and the rotation detection circuit 2415 provided on the sound / lamp control board 2400 shown in FIG. 11 are provided on the display control board 2300 shown in FIG. Is desirable.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the display result of the variable display game is a big hit with the probability variation symbol, the probability variation function is activated after the special game state is finished, and when the big probability is a big hit with the non-probability variation symbol. The time-shortening function is activated after the special gaming state is finished. However, the time-shortening function may be activated after the special gaming state is finished only when a big hit is made in the probability variation pattern.

  In addition, the special game value is a special game state with occurrence of a time shortening state, and the specific game value is a special game state with occurrence of a probability variation state, but the special game value and the specific game value are big hits. Special games in which the player has an advantage over the normal game state, such as those with a difference in probability and those with a difference in the number of prize balls given during the occurrence of a special game state (differing in the number of rounds) The game value may be in any form as long as the value and the specific game value are more advantageous than the special game value. Furthermore, the types of game values are not limited to two, and three or more types of game values including special game values and specific game values may be set. Of course, a normal special game state (big hit game) to which no time reduction state or probability variation state is given may also be set as one of the types of game values.

  In the embodiment, the identification information used for the variable display game is a symbol such as a geometric pattern using numbers of 0 to 9 for the decorative design and 7 segments for the determination design. It is good. Of course, the effect image is not limited to the one specifically illustrated. In addition, regarding the variable display game, only the decorative symbol may be displayed without displaying the determination symbol.

  In addition, among the jackpot symbol random numbers shown in FIG. 27, some of the symbol random numbers are selected so that the same decorative pattern is displayed. You may make it select the content of a decoration symbol by all the predetermined allocation. Further, in FIG. 27, when selecting the contents of the decorative symbol, the selection is made by different distribution for each jackpot symbol random number.

  In addition, the angle of the variable display device 310 is changed between the special game value (special game state with occurrence of a time reduction state) and the specific game value (special game state with occurrence of a probability variation state). The angle of the variable display device 310 may be fixed. In addition, although the special game value (short time) is horizontally oriented and the specific game value (probability change) is vertically oriented, it may be reversed, or may be appropriately set to other angles such as horizontal and diagonal.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the case of performing a pseudo effect of camouflaging the probability variation state in a time shortened state, the non-probable variable symbol and the second determination symbol are displayed. However, the non-probable variable symbol and the first determination are displayed. The symbol may be displayed, and the notification by the sub notification means may clearly notify that the specific gaming state is reached.

  Further, the main notification means displays the probability variation symbol and the sub notification means displays the first determination symbol, so that both the main notification means and the sub notification means are clearly in a state of probability variation. However, the main notification unit may play a role of clearly displaying that the sub notification unit displays the second determination symbol so that the probability variation state occurs.

In addition, the game value determining means determines the type of game value based on the jackpot symbol random number, but a random number for determining whether or not to change the probability variation state apart from the jackpot symbol random number is prepared. Thus, the type of game value may be determined based on the random number.
Further, whether to notify by the main notifying means or the sub notifying means or by the main notifying means and the sub notifying means can be set by setting means such as a dip switch, and is controlled so as to be able to be notified based on the setting result. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo effect and the genuine effect controlled by the display control unit are performed as part of the display contents in the variable display game. Alternatively, the pseudo effect and the genuine effect are variable separately from the execution of the variable display game. You may make it carry out with the display apparatus 310, another lamp, LED, etc. For example, a small LED, lamp, or the like may be arranged in the game area 17 to change the light emission mode of the LED or lamp at the time of the probable big hit and at other times, instead of the determination pattern.

  In this way, an effect device such as a lamp or LED is arranged on the front side of the gaming machine including the game area 17, and the sub-notification means determines the game value determination means according to a predetermined notification mode by the effect device. If the type of game value determined by is notified, the freshness with respect to the notification can be increased. Of course, an existing gaming machine state lamp 422, a side LED, or the like can be used as an effect device without newly providing a lamp or LED.

  Here, when there are a plurality of types of effect devices such as lamps and LEDs, and each of them can be notified in different notification modes, the sub-informing means includes a plurality of types of effect devices. Any of the above may be used to notify the type of game value. As a result, the freshness of the notification is further increased, and it is selected each time which of the plurality of production devices is notified, so that the manner of notification is varied and the player's concentration on the game is further enhanced. Can be maintained continuously.

  In addition, the sub-notification means may notify the type of game value by light emission of a lamp, sound output, operation of an accessory (including the variable display device 310), characters, etc. The information may be displayed on the variable display device 310, or the notification device may be used for notification, such as the effect device or a liquid crystal unit provided exclusively for notification.

  Here, a plurality of types of light emission modes of the lamp, audio contents, actions of the accessory, character color and shape (font, etc.) may be provided. Further, any two or more of lamp light emission, voice output, action of an accessory, character, etc. may be used for notification of the sub notification means. Of course, you may combine these various alerting | reporting aspects and the alerting | reporting by the said design for a determination. Note that when the pseudo effect is canceled, the sub notification means may notify that it is a probable big hit.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the display control board 2300 and the sound / lamp control board 2400 are configured as separate boards with respect to the main board 1100, but other various control board configurations include, for example, a display control board. 2300 and the sound / lamp control board 2400 may be provided on the same board as an effect control board, or the sound / lamp control board 2400 may be divided into two boards, a sound control board and a lamp control board. May be.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the internal structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which expands and shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which expands and shows the game board back surface side of the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main board with which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the payout control board with which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the launch control board with which the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the power supply board with which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the display control board with which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the sound and lamp | ramp control board with which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a front view which expands and shows the variable display apparatus with which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a side view which shows the rotational drive mechanism of the variable display apparatus with which the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the action | operation of the rotation drive mechanism of the variable display apparatus with which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game by the variable display apparatus which concerns on another embodiment, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game by the variable display apparatus which concerns on another embodiment, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display content of the variable display game by the variable display apparatus which concerns on another embodiment, and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the decoration symbol used with the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pattern for determination used in the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table which defined the relationship between the jackpot symbol random number and the decoration symbol in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pseudo drive and the rotational drive of a variable display apparatus among the display contents of the variable display game performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of the whole game in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol and effect information setting process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of change start in a gaming machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game mode change process 1 in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game mode change process 2 in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine body 2 ... Game board 3 ... Upper tray 4 ... Bottom tray 5 ... Handle 6 ... Ashtray 7 ... Upper tray ball release lever 8 ... Lower tray ball release lever 9 ... Lending button 10 ... Return button 11 ... Glass frame 12 ... Frequency display section 15 ... Windmill 16 ... Guide rail 17 ... Game area 21 ... Start opening 22a ... Right sleeve winning opening 22b ... Left sleeve winning opening 23a ... Right dropping winning opening 23b ... Left dropping winning opening 24 ... Large winning opening 26a ... Right normal symbol operating gate 26b ... Left normal symbol operating gate 29 ... Out port 31 ... Foul ball stop 121 ... Starting port switch 122a ... Right sleeve winning port switch 122b ... Left sleeve winning port switch 123a ... Right dropping winning port switch 123b ... Left Drop-off winning prize switch 124... Consecutive action device switch 125 .. count switch 126... Normal symbol display device operation gates 126a ... right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b ... left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 130 ... prize ball detection switch 130a ... right prize ball detection switch 130b ... left prize ball detection switch 131 ... chute ball cut switch 132 ... Glass frame open detection switch 133 ... Overflow switch 134 ... Large prize opening solenoid 135 ... Direction switching solenoid 136 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid 140 ... Normal symbol display device 200 ... Dispensing control board 201 ... One-chip microcomputer 202 ... Counter circuit 203 ... CPU
204 ... ROM
205 ... RAM
206 ... NMI
207 ... I / O port 208 ... Internal timer 209 ... Clock circuit 210 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 211, 212 ... Gate circuit 213 ... Address decoding circuit 214,215 ... Latch circuit 216 ... Reset 220 ... Ball rental detection switch 220a ... Right Ball lending detection switch 220b ... Left ball lending detection switch 222 ... Discharge motor 223 ... Discharge stop solenoid 224 ... Path switching solenoid 310 ... Variable display device 311 ... Substrate 312 ... Liquid crystal unit 313 ... Background display part 315 ... Pin part 320 ... Shaft 321 ... rack 322 ... pinion 420 ... special symbol hold LED
421 ... Normal symbol hold LED
422 ... gaming machine status lamp 423 ... side case lamp 424 ... gaming frame status LED
426 ... Gate LED
427 ... Attacker LED
428 ... Side LED
430 ... Center case 510 ... Speaker 600 ... Launch control board 601 ... Oscillator circuit 602 ... Divider circuit 603 ... Motor drive signal control circuit 604 ... Driver circuit 650 ... Handle part 651 ... Touch sensor 652 ... Launch stop switch 653 ... Launch motor 800 ... frame external terminal board 801 ... prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 850 ... board external terminal board 900 ... card unit connection board 1100 ... main board 1101 ... one-chip microcomputer 1102 ... CPU
1103 ... ROM
1104 ... RAM
1105 ... NMI
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1106 ... I / O port 1107 ... Internal timer 1108 ... Reset 1109 ... Communication 1110 ... Clock circuit 1111 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 1112 ... Isolation input / output circuit 1113 ... Address decode circuit 1114 ... Buffer 1115a, 1115b ... Input interface circuit 1116a 1116e ... Latch circuit 1117 ... Output terminal for verification 2300 ... Display control board 2301 ... Microcomputer 2302 ... CPU
2303 ... Timer 2304 ... System clock 2305 ... RESET
2306a to 2306c ... PIO (parallel input / output port)
2307 ... INT
2310 ... ROM for control
2311 ... Control RAM
2312 ... Clock transmitter 2313 ... Reset circuit 2314 ... Input circuit 2315a to 2315b ... Output circuit 2316 ... Setting unit 2330 ... Image control IC
2331: Image data ROM
2332 ... Image data RAM
2333 ... Video driver circuit 2334 ... Clock transmitter 2340 ... Power supply circuit 2341 ... Backlight power supply circuit 2400 ... Sound / lamp control board 2401 ... Microcomputer 2402 ... CPU
2403 ... Timer 2404 ... System clock 2405 ... RESET
2406a to 2406d ... PIO (parallel input / output port)
2407 ... INT
2410 ... ROM for control
2411 ... RAM for control
2412 ... Clock generator 2413 ... Reset circuit 2414 ... Input circuit 2415 ... Rotation detection circuit 2440 ... Shift register 2441 ... LED drive circuit 2442 ... Lamp drive circuit 2443 ... Motor drive circuit 2501 ... Audio control IC
2502 ... Audio data ROM
2503 ... Filter 2504 ... Amplifier 2600 ... Relay board 2650 ... Stepping motor 2660a ... Initial position sensor 2660b ... Rotation position sensor 2700 ... Power supply board 2701 ... Power supply circuit 2702 ... Backup circuit 2709 ... Power failure detection circuit a ... Operation panel board b ... Card unit c ... Power supply AC24V

Claims (3)

Comprising a plurality of variable display of the identification information, variable display device based on the establishment of the game start condition, and display control means for performing a variable display game to vary the identity of the variable display device, the variable display game In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given to a player when the display result of
A determination unit for determining in advance whether or not the display result of the variable display game corresponds to the specific display result, and a game value determination for determining the content of the game value corresponding to the display result of the variable display game Means, and game value notification means for notifying the player of the type of game value determined by the game value determination means,
The game value determining means, when the specific display result is determined by the success / failure determining means, a special game value advantageous to the player and a specific game value advantageous to the player further than the special game value. The game value type is determined by selecting one of them,
The identification information allows the player to determine the decoration symbol for clearly showing the player the display result of the variable display game, and the type of game value determined by the game value determination means, and the decoration symbol And a determination symbol displayed smaller than
The display control means includes
When the special game value is determined by the game value determining means, the specific display result is displayed using a non-specific decorative symbol that is the decorative symbol corresponding to the special game value,
When the specific game value is determined by the game value determining means, the specific display result is displayed by using the specific decorative symbol that is the decorative symbol corresponding to the specific game value or by the game value determining means. Even if the specific game value is determined, the specific display result is displayed as a pseudo-effect using a non-specific decorative design corresponding to the special game value,
During the pseudo production, a display indicating the specific display result by the design for determination is performed, and the player is passively notified that the specific display mode is obtained . The gaming value notification means includes:
Main notification means for notifying the type of game value determined by the game value determination means by means of the decorative symbol relating to the display result of the variable display game;
Informing the determined game value type by the sub-notification means for notifying the game value type determined by the game value determination means by the determination symbol in a method different from the main notification means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. Although the specific game value is determined by the game value determination means as the pseudo effect, the specific game is generated by deriving the specific display result using the non-specific decorative symbol. If
After the end of the special game state, the time is reduced for shortening the variation time of the identification information in the variable display game. Value notification conditions are met,
When the specific game value notification condition is satisfied, the pseudo production state is canceled,
Wherein the display control unit, according to claim 1, characterized in that the authenticity rendition of a particular game value giving means suggests display mode that is selected probability variation state has occurred in practice it is made or 2 The gaming machine described in 1.

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