JP4806775B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an image display device having an image display surface for displaying an image related to a game.

Among gaming machines having a conventional display device, there is a gaming machine having a control device that can change the size of the display area of the display device in a plurality of stages (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-129185 A

  However, when the display device in Patent Document 1 is mounted at the lower part of the gaming machine, for example, the viewing area is hindered by a rental ball nozzle extending from an adjacent pedestal machine, and the symbol is erroneously recognized. Such a problem occurred and the player could not avoid it.

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to ensure image visibility even when a display area is obstructed in a gaming machine including an image display device having an image display surface for displaying an image related to a game. is there.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is an image display device having an image display surface for displaying an image related to a game;
In a gaming machine comprising a display control device that controls display in the image display device,
Nozzle extending on the front side of the image display device for supplying game balls from a pedestrian machine provided in line with the game machine, or nozzle detection means capable of detecting game balls supplied from the nozzles With
The display control device includes image moving means for moving the image in a direction in which the nozzle extends from the interpolator based on an input from the nozzle detecting means.

  Here, the “image related to the game” is an image related to the progress of the game, and an image in which the subsequent game state changes depending on the display mode. For example, it is an image (design, background) of a variable display game for generating a special game state.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a nozzle extending from the front side of the image display device to supply game balls from a pedestrian machine provided side by side in the gaming machine, or supplied from the nozzle. Since the display control device includes an image moving unit that moves the image in the extending direction of the nozzle from the intermediary machine based on an input from the nozzle detection unit, the display control device includes a nozzle detection unit that can detect the game ball. Even when the area is obstructed, the visibility of the image can be ensured.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
While including a plurality of the nozzle detection means along the extending direction of the nozzle,
Based on detection information from a plurality of the nozzle detection means, comprising a position determination means for determining the position of the nozzle,
The image moving means moves the image to a position that does not overlap with the nozzles based on the position information of the nozzles from the position determining means.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the position determination means for determining the position of the nozzle based on the detection information from the plurality of nozzle detection means is provided with a plurality of nozzle detection means along the nozzle extending direction. The image moving means moves the image to a position that does not overlap the nozzle in the front-rear direction, so that the visibility of the image can be ensured even when the display area is obstructed. In addition, since a plurality of nozzle detection means are provided along the extending direction of the nozzle, the exact position of the nozzle can be determined even when the extendable nozzle is provided or the maker of the interframe machine is different. It can move to an appropriate position that does not overlap the nozzle. Therefore, there is no inconvenience that the image is moved more than necessary. In addition, since the position of the nozzle can be automatically determined and the image can be moved, the player's operation is not complicated.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein the position determining means is based on the number detected by each nozzle detecting means of the game balls discharged from the nozzles during a predetermined period. The position of the nozzle is determined.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the position determining means determines the position of the nozzle based on the number of detection by the nozzle detecting means of the game balls discharged from the nozzle during a predetermined period. Can be determined. Further, since the position of the nozzle is determined based on the number of detections of the game balls discharged from the nozzles during the predetermined period by the nozzle detection means, for example, when the same number of game balls are detected by the adjacent nozzle detection means, By determining the nozzle position to be intermediate between both nozzle detection means, it is possible to determine a fine nozzle position that is greater than the number of nozzle detection means.

Invention of Claim 4 is a gaming machine of Claim 3, Comprising: The said image is comprised from the background image and the design displayed by overlapping in front of this background image,
The image moving means moves the background image and the symbol.

Here, the “symbol” is a number, symbol, character symbol, etc., which is displayed in a variable manner.
Further, the “background image” includes an effect display and a character that appear with a predetermined probability (for example, reach notice) in addition to what is always displayed.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the image is composed of a background image and a design displayed in front of the background image, and the image moving means moves the background image and the design. Not only the design but also various effects in the background image can be visually recognized without being disturbed by the nozzle.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, wherein the nozzle detecting means can detect a predetermined operation by the player.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, since the nozzle detection means can detect a predetermined operation by the player, the player can arbitrarily move the image as necessary.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the image display device is disposed at a lower position of the gaming board in which a gaming area is formed. It is characterized by that.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the image display device is disposed at a lower position of the game board in which the game area is formed, the image display device has an unprecedented arrangement. In addition, it is possible to provide a large image display device at a position close to the player, thereby improving the visibility of the image display device and enhancing the interest. Furthermore, since the image display device can be left on the frame side when the game board is replaced, it is possible to efficiently shift to the new model.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to detect a nozzle extending from the front side of the image display device in order to supply game balls, or a game ball supplied from the nozzles, from a pedestrian machine provided side by side with the game machine The image display device includes an image moving unit that moves the image in the extending direction of the nozzle from the intermediary machine based on an input from the nozzle detecting unit, so that the display area is hindered. Even in this case, the visibility of the image can be ensured.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape that is fixed to an island facility of a game store. A hinge mechanism is provided above and below the left side portion of the front surface of the machine casing 110, whereby the front frame 120 is pivotally attached to the machine casing 110 so as to be pivotable in a door shape in the forward direction. It is like that.

  The front frame 120 has a front frame main body 130 that serves as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120. On the front side of the front frame main body 130, a clear member holding frame 140, a firing operation unit. 150 is rotatably attached.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front frame body 130 has a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the rectangular frame-shaped machine frame 110, and the upper and lower sides of the front side of the front frame body 130 are connected to the machine frame 110 by a hinge mechanism. On the other hand, it is pivotally attached to the front so as to be rotatable like a door. In addition, a substantially rectangular opening 131 for fitting and accommodating the game board 1 is formed in a portion extending from approximately the center to the upper end of the front frame main body 130. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame main body 130 faces the front side from the opening 131 of the front frame main body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  An image display device 134 is disposed on the front side of the front frame body 130 and below the opening 131 into which the game board 1 is fitted. This image display device 134 includes a liquid crystal display device, and an image display surface capable of displaying, for example, images of a variable display game (design, effect character, background) for generating a special game state as an image related to a game on the front side. 135 is located. Note that the image display device 134 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display device, and may include a display device such as an EL or a CRT.

  The image display device 134 is arranged so as to incline so as to be lowered forward, and its upper end is adjacent to the opening 131 where the game board 1 is fitted at a predetermined interval. The front end of the upper end is substantially at the same front and rear position as the front end of the opening 131. Further, the lower end portion of the image display device 134 is positioned in front of the upper end portion. That is, in the front frame body 130, the image display device 134 is disposed at a lower position of the game board 1 in which the game area 1a is formed, and the image display surface 135 is inclined so as to be lowered forward, It is arranged at a position ahead of the game board 1. As described above, the image display surface 135 is inclined so as to be lowered forward and is positioned forward of the game board 1 so that the player can easily see the display image. Note that the game board 1 disposed in the opening 131 of the front frame body 130 is in a deeper position behind the front end of the front frame body 130, and below the opening 131 in which the game board 1 is disposed. Most of the arranged image display devices 134 are also located behind the front end of the front frame body 130.

  Speakers 136 and 136 are arranged adjacent to the left and right of the image display device 134. The speakers 136 and 136 are arranged so that the front surfaces thereof are located on the same surface as the image display surface 135. Like the image display surface 135, the speakers 136 and 136 are disposed on the front side so that the lower end is located on the front side from the upper end. It is arranged in an inclined state inclined downward. Thereby, a sound is output to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front side of the front frame main body 130 has a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the opening 131 into which the game board 1 is fitted and the front side of the image display device 134, and a lower part thereof. Covered by the launch operation unit 150. The clear member holding frame 140 includes a clear member holding frame main body 141 whose upper and left and right peripheral edges are arranged along the peripheral edge of the front frame main body 130, and a clear member 142 attached to a central portion of the clear member holding frame main body 141. It consists of and.

  The clear member holding frame main body 141 is pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130 so that the upper and lower sides of the left side portion on the front surface can be rotated with respect to the front frame main body 130. As a result, the clear member holding frame 140 can be opened and closed in the forward direction like a door, and by opening the clear member holding frame 140, the front side of the game area on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened. The clear member holding frame main body 141 has a visual opening 143 at a central portion that covers the opening 131 into which the game board 1 is fitted and the front side of the image display device 134 with the clear member holding frame 140 closed. Is formed, and a clear member 142 described later is attached thereto.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at a position below the visual opening 143 and below the lower end of the image display device 134 provided in the front frame body 130 when the clear member holding frame 140 is closed. Is formed with a game ball storage unit 144 that receives and stores game balls discharged as prize balls or rental balls and sends them to the launching device. The game ball storage portion 144 bulges forward in a bow shape when viewed from above the clear member holding frame main body 141, and has a front surface and a lower surface that are spherical. A storage tray 145 having a predetermined depth and receiving and storing game balls discharged as prize balls or rental balls is formed on the upper portion formed in an arc shape.

  An opening penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed at a position corresponding to an outflow port (not shown) provided in the front frame main body 130 at an end portion on the right side when viewed from the front side of the storage tray 145. The game ball that has flowed out of the tank flows into the right side portion 145b of the storage tray 145 through this opening. The bottom surface of the right side portion 145b of the storage tray 145 is inclined so as to go down toward the center side (left side), and the game ball that has flowed into the storage tray 145 through the opening flows down toward the center side. A central portion in the left-right direction of the storage tray 145 is divided into two regions, front and rear, by a partition wall 145c erected along the left-right direction, and a communication channel in which the front portion communicates with the left side portion 145f of the storage tray 145. 145d, and the rear portion is a launching ball channel 145e for guiding the game ball to the launching device.

  A left side portion 145f of the storage tray 145 connected to the communication flow path 145d has a predetermined width, and serves as a portion that receives a rental ball from the inter-story machine 200 provided on the left side of the gaming machine. The inter-machine 200 (card unit) lends game balls, and includes a card insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cards and a cash insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cash (banknotes). Then, the player operates the ball lending switch (not shown) based on the amount information and holding ball information stored in the card inserted into the card insertion slot, and the amount information of cash inserted into the cash insertion slot. Thus, a predetermined number of game media are lent out. The inter-machine 200 includes a nozzle 201 for supplying the game balls to be lent to the storage tray 145 of the game machine 100. A discharge port 202 for discharging a game ball is formed at the lower portion of the tip of the nozzle 201, and the discharge port 202 is arranged above the left side portion 145f of the storage tray 145, so that a game as a rental ball is possible. The sphere is supplied directly from the interstage machine 200 to the storage tray 145.

  Further, on the front end of the image display device cover portion 142b that covers the front side of the image display device 134, which is the rear end of the left portion 145f of the storage tray 145, the nozzle is inserted into the portion where the game ball discharged from the nozzle 201 falls. A detection switch 160 is provided so as to bulge forward. A plurality of the nozzle detection switches 160 are provided so as to be arranged along the extending direction of the nozzles 201, and from the side close to the interpolator 200, the first nozzle detection switch 160a, the second nozzle detection switch 160b, and the third The nozzle detection switch 160c and the fourth nozzle detection switch 160d are used.

  A push-down portion 161 that can be pushed down is provided above each nozzle detection switch 160, and the push-down portion 161 is pushed down when a game ball that is ejected from the nozzle 201 falls and collides with the push-down portion 161. A detection signal is output from the nozzle detection switch 160 to the first effect control device 33 (shown in FIG. 4) when the pressing unit 161 is pressed. That is, it is possible to detect the position of the nozzle 201 based on the detection signal from the nozzle detection switch 160, and further, based on the position information of the nozzle 201, processing for moving an image on the image display surface 135 is performed as described later. Is called. That is, the nozzle detection switch 160 serves as nozzle detection means that can detect the nozzle 201 or a game ball supplied from the nozzle 201.

  Further, the upper surface of the nozzle detection switch 160 including the pressing unit 161 is an inclined surface that descends toward the front, and a game ball that has fallen from above and collided with the nozzle detection switch 160 is located in front of the storage dish. 145 is guided to the left side portion 145f. Further, the pressing unit 161 can be operated (pressed) by the player, so that the player can move the image to an arbitrary position. That is, the nozzle detection means (nozzle detection switch 160) can detect a predetermined operation by the player.

  The range in which the nozzle detection switch 160 is installed is a range that can correspond to the position of the nozzle 201 provided in a plurality of types (a plurality of manufacturers, a plurality of models) of the interpolator 200, and is extendable. The range is such that the nozzle 201 and the replaceable nozzle 201 can be accommodated. For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the arrangement position of the first nozzle detection switch 160a is a position where the game ball discharged with the nozzle 201 retracted most falls. As shown in FIG. 6C, the fourth nozzle detection switch 160d is disposed at the position where the game ball discharged with the nozzle 201 extended most falls.

  The bottom surface of the left portion 145f of the storage tray 145 and the communication channel 145d are inclined so as to go down toward the center side (right side), and the received game balls flow down to the center side. In addition, the launch ball passage 145e has a front-rear width approximately equal to the diameter of the game ball, and is formed so as to descend toward the left side, and passes through the lower side of the left side portion 145f of the storage tray 145 and the game machine 100. A game ball is guided inside.

  In addition, the game ball storage unit 144 has a surplus ball discharge device for extracting excess game balls to the outside of the gaming machine 100 when a large amount of prize balls are discharged on the storage tray 145 in a special game state, for example. 145g is provided. The surplus ball discharge device 145g includes an operation unit (not shown), and by operating this operation unit, the game balls in the storage tray 145 are discharged from the lower portion of the launch operation unit 150 located below the game ball storage unit 144. It has become so. That is, the game ball storage unit 144 has a function of both an upper plate for storing the launch ball and a lower plate for storing the surplus ball in a conventional gaming machine.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, LEDs and lamps as a frame decoration device 146 are arranged on the front surface of the clear member holding frame main body 141 and around the visual opening 143, and light up as the game progresses. It is designed to decorate by flashing.

  The clear member 142 attached to the visual recognition opening 143 of the clear member holding frame main body 141 is made of, for example, a transparent synthetic resin, and covers the game board cover portion 142a that covers the front side of the game board 1 and the front side of the image display device 134. The image display device cover portion 142b has a bent portion 142c located between the game board cover portion 142a and the image display device cover portion 142b. Further, the game board cover portion 142a, the image display device cover portion 142b, and the bent portion 142c extend forward along the outer periphery, and the front end portion has a plate-like side surface portion 142d connected to the clear member holding frame main body. The game board cover portion 142a, the image display device cover portion 142b, and the bent portion 142c are formed in a single plate shape, and further, the side surface portion 142d is formed integrally with the outer periphery thereof. ing. The clear member 142 is attached so as to be integrated with the clear member holding frame main body 141.

  The game board cover portion 142a is a substantially semicircular portion having a size capable of covering at least the game area 1a of the game board 1, and is arranged vertically so as to be parallel to the game board 1 as shown in FIG. Has been. In addition, on the side of the game board cover 142a facing the game board 1, a game ball is placed between the game board 1 fitted in the opening 131 of the front frame body 130 in a state where the clear member 142 is closed. An inner cover part 142e made of glass, for example, is fixed so as to close the opening part 131 at an interval to become a game area 1a that can flow down. That is, the clear member 142 is doubled in the portion covering the front side of the game board 1. Then, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the clear member 142.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the image display device cover portion 142b has a size that can cover at least the image display surface 135 of the continuous image display device 134 with the bent portion 142c sandwiched between the lower end of the game board cover portion 142a. It is a rectangular part. The image display device cover portion 142b is arranged along the image display device 134 so as to be arranged along the image display surface 135 inclined to the front side in a state where the clear member holding frame 140 is closed. It is arranged diagonally. That is, at least a portion of the image display surface 135 on the front side of the image display device 134 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the clear member 142. Further, the lower end of the image display device cover portion 142b is connected to the upper end of the rear surface of the game ball storage portion 144. In addition, a slit-like sound opening 137 for passing sound from the speakers 136 and 136 is formed in a portion of the image display device cover portion 142b covering the front surfaces of the speakers 136 and 136.

  The bent portion 142c is a portion where the vertical game board cover portion 142a and the inclined image display device cover portion 142b are bent smoothly so that the game board 1 can be placed in a state where the clear member holding frame 140 is closed. It arrange | positions so that it may be located ahead of the lower end part of the opening part 131 to attach, and the upper end part of the image display apparatus 134. FIG.

  The side surface portion 142d is a portion formed to extend forward along the outer periphery of the game board cover portion 142a, the image display device cover portion 142b, and the bent portion 142c. The front end portion of the side surface portion 142d is connected to the visual recognition opening 143 of the clear member holding frame main body 141, whereby the clear member holding frame main body 141 and the clear member 142 are integrated. As described above, most of the game board 1 and the image display device 134 are arranged behind the front end portion of the front frame main body 130 at a position recessed behind. Therefore, the clear member 142 disposed close to the front surface of the game board 1 or the image display device 134 needs to be disposed so as to bulge rearward from the back surface of the clear member holding frame main body 141, and the side surface portion 142d. Forms the side surface of the clear member 142 bulging rearward in this way. In addition, since the lower end part (lower end part of the image display apparatus cover part 142b) of the clear member 142 is connected to the upper end of the game ball storage part 144, the side part 142d is not formed.

  The firing operation unit 150 is pivotally attached to the front side of the front frame body 130 and below the clear member holding frame 140 so as to be pivotable forward with respect to the front frame body 130 by a hinge mechanism. ing. On the front surface of the launch operation unit 150, an operation handle 151 for performing a launch operation of a game ball toward the game area 1a and an effect operation unit 152 that can be operated by the player are provided. In addition, a discharge port of the surplus ball discharge device is formed on the lower surface of the firing operation unit 150 at the center in the left-right direction (not shown).

  Further, a key hole 153 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the firing operation unit 150. The keyhole 153 is a part of the locking device of the front frame main body 130 and a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the keyhole 153 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise) The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 1 attached to the opening 131 of the front frame main body 130 includes a flat game board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as an attachment base for various members. A game area 1a surrounded by a guide rail 2 is provided on the front surface of the main body 1b. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  Although not shown in the game area 1a, there are a normal symbol start gate, a normal symbol storage display for displaying the number of unprocessed normal symbol variation display games, and a normal symbol display for displaying a variation display game of a normal symbol. Is provided. Also, in the game area 1a, a normal variable winning device that forms a start winning opening, a special symbol memory display that lights up the number of unprocessed special symbol variation display games as an auxiliary game, and a special symbol variation display game are displayed. A special symbol display is provided.

  Further, the game area 1a is specially converted from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) depending on the result of the special symbol variation display game as an auxiliary game. An out hole 4 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a prize in a variable winning device, a winning opening or the like. In the game area 1a, a general winning opening, a windmill as a hitting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails, and the like are arranged.

  When the game ball driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal symbol start gate, a normal symbol variation display game is played. Also, the right to start the normal symbol variation display game is stored as a start memory (ordinary symbol start memory) within a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4), and is displayed on the normal symbol memory display. It has become.

  The normal symbol variation display game is executed by a normal symbol display composed of 7 segments provided in the game area 1a. It should be noted that the universal map display game may be displayed on a part of the image display surface 135 of the image display device 134. In this case, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as identification symbols. After a predetermined time fluctuation display, the display is stopped. If the stop display of the normal symbol variation display game becomes a special result mode, the normal symbol is a hit and the opening / closing member of the normal variation winning device is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). This makes it easier for a game ball to win a normal variation winning device, and a special symbol variation display game can be easily started.

  The normal variation prize winning device has a pair of left and right opening and closing members, and this opening and closing member always maintains a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. When the result of the symbol variation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general power open / close SOL) as a driving device opens in a reverse “C” shape and the game ball is placed in the normal variation winning device. It can be changed to a state where it can easily flow (a state advantageous to the player). This normal variation winning device also serves as a start winning opening for a special symbol variation display game. That is, the right to start a special symbol variation display game as an auxiliary game is generated based on the detection of a game ball by a special diagram start sensor provided in the inside of the normal variable winning device (winning area). ing. The starting right to start the special symbol variation display game is stored as a starting memory (special symbol starting memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) and displayed on the special symbol memory display. It has become.

  The special symbol (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special symbol display device consisting of 7 segments provided in the game area 1a, and a plurality of identification information is variable. After displaying, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. In addition, a display game corresponding to a special symbol variation display game in which a plurality of types of symbols (for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are variably displayed on the image display surface 135 of the image display device 134 is executed. Yes. And as a result of this special symbol fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special symbol indicator becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called jackpot state) Become. Correspondingly, the display mode of the image display device 134 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special symbol variation display game may be executed only by the image display device 134 without providing the game machine with the special symbol display.

  The special variable winning device as a variable winning device is equipped with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening and closing door that can be opened by rotating in the direction in which the upper end side falls to the near side, and in a special gaming state Makes it easy for the game balls to flow into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state. The open / close door is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special prize opening SOL53 (shown in FIG. 4)) as a drive device. In addition, a count sensor 51 (shown in FIG. 4) as a winning ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning port is disposed inside the winning hole (winning area).

  In addition, when a game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a by starting a game wins a prize winning slot such as a general prize winning slot, a normal variable prize winning apparatus, a special variable prize winning apparatus or the like, it corresponds to each prize winning slot. The predetermined number of prize balls are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device. The discharged game balls are discharged to the storage tray 145.

  Next, a control system of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 has a game control device 30 (main control board, main control circuit) that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and a second effect control device that controls various effects under the control of the game control device 30. 31 (production data board 32, driver board 35), first production control device 33 (production control board), discharge control of prize balls by the discharge device 190, and discharge discharge for controlling the release of game balls by the discharge device 60 A control device 34 (discharge emission control board, discharge emission control circuit) and a power supply device 37 (power supply board, power supply circuit) for supplying electric power are provided.

  The game control device 30 includes a game microcomputer having a CPU 30b, a RAM 30c, a ROM 30d, and the like, and includes an input / output interface (not shown), a clock (oscillator) that outputs pulse signals for various processing synchronizations, timers, and the like. Has been.

  The CPU 30b includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random values such as a jackpot determination random number for a special figure variation display game. The RAM 30c includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the start port sensor 50 provided in the start winning device, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 30b, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 30d, the big hit determination of the special figure variable display game for determining the occurrence of the big hit of the special figure variable display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Values, determination values of fluctuation patterns (reach action types), and the like are stored.

  The input / output interface includes a low-pass filter and a buffer gate, a start opening sensor 50 for the start winning apparatus, a count sensor 51 for the large winning opening (special variable winning apparatus), a general winning opening sensor 52 for the general winning opening, and the like. Are connected, and various signals from these are input, and these various signals are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 30b.

  Furthermore, various control signals output from the CPU 30b are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and are output from the special variable winning device via an output port and a driver (not shown). It is output to various open / close solenoids (for example, a big winning opening SOL53) as a driving means, a first effect control device 33, a discharge / discharge control device 34 for controlling discharge of prize balls and game balls.

  The second effect control device 31 is a data device that stores data specific to the gaming machine, and has an effect data board 32 including a ROM that stores data related to the effect, and a drive function for electrical equipment disposed on the game board 1. And a driver board 35 forming an effect driving board. The effect data board 32 includes a control ROM 32c that stores control details of effects, a character ROM 32b that stores image and video data, and an audio data ROM 32d that stores sound data. Note that the contents stored in the various ROMs provided in the effect data board 32 depend on the model of the gaming machine. The driver board 35 includes a board decoration driver 35a for driving the game board decoration device 54 such as a lamp / LED, a decoration accessory (solenoid), and the control signal (first control controller 33 received from the game control device 30). The board decoration driver 35a is controlled on the basis of the production command (under the control of the game control device 30) to perform board decoration.

  The first effect control device 33 includes a CPU 33b and a RAM 33c as control devices, a RAM as an image memory for controlling display on the image display device 134 (liquid crystal display panel), and a VDP 33d (video display processor) as a graphic processor. ), A video circuit including a sub image ROM 33e in which image and video data are stored, an audio LSI 33f for controlling sound output, and an audio volume 33g for adjusting sound volume. Further, a frame decoration driver 33h for driving a frame decoration device 146 for decorating the clear member holding frame 140 such as a lamp and an LED provided on the clear member holding frame 140 is provided. Furthermore, a brightness adjuster 33 i and a contrast adjuster 33 j are provided for adjusting the display state of the liquid crystal display panel of the image display device 134.

  The first effect control device 33 has an input / output interface (not shown). The input / output interface is connected to a game control device 30, an effect data board 32 of the second effect control device 31, and a game machine via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Is connected to a production operation unit 152 and the like that can be operated by a player, and various signals are input from these, and these various signals are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 33b. Is done. Note that control signals (such as various commands) output from the game control device 30 are transmitted to the first effect control device 33 via the relay board 73.

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 33b are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, via the output port and driver (not shown), the effect data board 32, It is output to the backlight 56 of the liquid crystal display panel, the frame decoration device 146 (via the frame decoration driver 33h), and the like. Of the control signals output from the CPU 33b, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 33b to the VDP 33d, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 33d to the liquid crystal display 55. Also, a control signal related to audio control is output from the CPU 33b to the audio LSI 33f, and audio data based on the control signal is output from the audio LSI 33f to the speaker 136.

  Then, the first effect control device 33 uses the frame decoration device 146 based on the control signal (effect command) received from the game control device 30 via the relay board 73 (under the control of the game control device 30). Control of decoration, control of a liquid crystal display panel (liquid crystal display 55, backlight 56) provided in the image display device 134, and control of sound output by the speaker 136 are performed. That is, the first effect control device 33 serves as a display control device that controls display on the image display device 134. Further, based on the control signal (effect command) received from the game control device 30 via the relay board 73 (under the control of the game control device 30), the game board decoration device via the board decoration driver 35a of the driver board 35. 54 is controlled.

  The discharge and launch control device 34 includes a microcomputer having a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and discharges a required number of game balls (prize balls) based on a control signal (prize ball command) from the game control device 30. Control to discharge from. Moreover, the launch control of the game ball by the launch device 60 is performed. A signal from the operation handle 151 (a signal from a touch sensor provided on the operation handle 151 or a signal for determining the rotation angle of the operation handle 151) is input to the discharge / emission control device 34. Based on this input signal, control for operating and stopping the launching device 60 and control for adjusting the firing force are performed.

  Then, power is supplied from the power supply device 37 (power supply circuit, power supply board) provided in the front frame body 130 to each control board described above and each device provided in the gaming machine 100. Yes. The power supply to the second effect control device 31 is performed via the first effect control device 33.

In these control circuits, for example, the following control is performed.
The CPU 30b of the game control device 30 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special figure display game based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port sensor 50 provided in the start winning device and stores it in the ROM 30d. Compared with the determination value, a process for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is missed is performed. In addition, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal including these results is output to the first effect control device 33 via the relay board 73.

  In the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 connected thereto, the variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game on the liquid crystal display panel of the image display device 134 based on the control signal from the game control device 30. Display processing, sound output from the speaker 136, control processing of the game board decoration device 54 such as a lamp, LED, and rendering device, and control processing of the frame decoration device 146 such as a lamp and LED. Then, the CPU 30b of the game control device 30 performs a control to generate a special game state when the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to operate the special variation winning device by the big winning opening SOL53.

  Further, the CPU 30b of the game control device 30 is based on the detection signal of the game ball input from the sensors (starting port sensor 50, count sensor 51, general winning port sensor 52) provided at various winning ports, and the discharge and emission control device 34. Output a control signal. The discharge launch control device 34 controls the discharge device 190 based on the input of the control signal so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Further, the discharge firing control device 34 controls the launching device 60 based on an input based on an operation of the operation handle 151 and an input from a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the operation handle 151 to launch a game ball into the game area 1a. To be. That is, from the above, the game control device 30 constitutes a game control device that controls the progress of the game, and the first effect control device 33 and the second effect control device 31 control various effects in the gaming machine 100. Make a control device.

  In addition, each of these boards is attached to the game board 1 with the second presentation control device 31 and the game control device 30 provided with the presentation data board 32 and the driver board 35 depending on the model, and can be used in common by a plurality of models. A first effect control device 33, a discharge and emission control device 34, and a power supply device 37 are attached to the front frame body 130. That is, by changing the game board 1, only the device (board) depending on the model is exchanged, and the game content of the gaming machine 100 can be changed.

  It should be noted that the data storage portion in the effect data board 32 that stores data related to the effect depending on the model is not changed hardware by game board, but the game board decoration device 54 is driven. The driver board 35 including the board decoration driver 35a is often changed for each game board. Therefore, by dividing the effect data board 32 and the driver board 35 in this way, it is possible to change or develop the design of only the driver board 35 that is changed in hardware depending on the type of game board, which is very efficient. It becomes composition.

  Next, the detection of the position of the nozzle 201 extending from the inter-machine 200 in the gaming machine 100 having the above-described configuration and the image moving process on the image display surface 135 based on the position of the nozzle 201 will be described. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, since the image display device 134 is provided below the storage tray 145, the nozzle 201 extending from the inter-machine 200 is positioned in front of the image display surface 135, and the image is displayed. There is a risk that some of them will be difficult to see. Therefore, the position of the nozzle 201 is detected by the nozzle detection switch 160, and the image is moved to a position that does not overlap with the nozzle 201.

  As described above, the first nozzle detection is performed on the gaming machine 100 from the side close to the intermediary machine 200 so that the gaming balls discharged from the nozzle 201 fall along the extending direction of the nozzle 201. A switch 160a, a second nozzle detection switch 160b, a third nozzle detection switch 160c, and a fourth nozzle detection switch 160d are provided. Each nozzle detection switch 160 can detect a game ball that is ejected from the nozzle 201 by the pressing portion 161 and falls, and a detection signal of the game ball is output to the first effect control device 33 (shown in FIG. 4). It has become.

  The first effect control device 33 detects the position of the nozzle 201 based on the detection signal from the nozzle detection switch 160, and further performs image movement processing for moving the image on the image display surface 135 based on the detected position information of the nozzle 201. Do. The detection of the position of the nozzle 201 is determined based on the number of detection by the nozzle detection switches 160 of the game balls discharged from the nozzle 201 during a predetermined period. In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a predetermined period for detecting the game balls discharged from the nozzle 201 is a period until a predetermined number (here, eight) of game balls are detected.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the image movement process, first, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the nozzle detection switch 160 has been input (step S1). In the determination of whether or not the detection signal from the nozzle detection switch 160 has been input (step S1), if the detection signal has not been input (step S1; N), the image moving process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the detection signal from the nozzle detection switch 160 has been input (step S1), when the detection signal is input (step S1; Y), the number of detections is counted for each nozzle detection switch 160. Processing (step S2) is performed.

  In the process of counting the number of detections for each nozzle detection switch 160 (step S2), any of the four nozzle detection switches 160 from the first nozzle detection switch 160a to the fourth nozzle detection switch 160d is used. It is determined whether a game ball is detected. And the process which counts the detection number of the game ball for every nozzle detection switch 160 is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have been detected (step S3).

  In the determination of whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have been detected (step S3), a predetermined number (here, eight) of game balls has been detected since the start of counting the number of detections, that is, a predetermined period for detecting game balls Determine whether has passed. In the determination of whether or not the predetermined number of game balls has been detected (step S3), when the predetermined number of game balls has not been detected (step S3; N), the image moving process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have been detected (step S3), when a predetermined number of game balls have been detected (step S3; Y), the position of the nozzle 201 and the amount of image movement from the count result. The process (step S4) which determines is performed.

  In the process of determining the position of the nozzle 201 and the moving amount of the image from the counting result (step S4), the position of the nozzle 201 is determined from the result of the number of detections counted for each nozzle detection switch 160 and the table shown in FIG. Processing for determining the amount of movement of the image is performed. In this processing, it is determined that the tip of the nozzle 201 is located above the position where the nozzle detection switch 160 having the largest number of detections is disposed, and the image is moved away from the interframe machine 200 from that position (the nozzle 201's position). Set the amount of movement to move (in the extension direction).

  In addition, when approximately the same number of game balls are detected by the adjacent nozzle detection switch 160, it is determined that the nozzle 201 is positioned above the intermediate position of the adjacent nozzle detection switch 160, and the image is displayed on the table 200 more than the position. The amount of movement for moving in the direction away from the nozzle (in the extending direction of the nozzle 201) is set. That is, the first effect control device 33 serves as a position determination unit that determines the position of the nozzle 201 based on the number of detections of each game ball discharged from the nozzle 201 by the nozzle detection unit (nozzle detection switch 160) during a predetermined period. . The movement amount includes a movement amount corresponding to the arrangement position of each nozzle detection switch 160 and a movement amount corresponding to an intermediate position between adjacent nozzle detection switches 160. In the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, Seven movement amounts are set for the four nozzle detection switches 160.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the nozzle 201 is located above the first nozzle detection switch 160a, most of the discharged game balls are detected by the first nozzle detection switch 160a. Become. Therefore, in the first effect control device 33, when six to eight game balls are detected by the first nozzle detection switch 160 a (SW 1) as a result of detecting eight game balls, the first nozzle It is determined that the nozzle 201 is positioned above the arrangement position of the detection switch 160a. Then, a moving amount 1 that is a distance from the left end of the image display surface 135 to the first nozzle detection switch 160a is set as the moving amount of the image. Note that the tip of the nozzle 201 is located at a position (a position on the extension direction side of the nozzle 201) far from the intermediary machine 200 by a predetermined distance from the position of the game ball discharge port 202. The amount of movement is taken into account.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the nozzle 201 is above the intermediate position between the first nozzle detection switch 160a and the second nozzle detection switch 160b, the discharged game ball is the first nozzle detection switch. It will be detected by both 160a and the 2nd nozzle detection switch 160b. Therefore, in the first effect control device 33, as a result of detecting eight game balls, the first nozzle detection switch 160a (SW1) detects three to five game balls and detects adjacent second nozzles. When the switch 160b (SW2) also detects 3 to 5 game balls, it is determined that the nozzle 201 is positioned above the intermediate position between the first nozzle detection switch 160a and the second nozzle detection switch 160b. Then, a movement amount 2 that is a distance from the left end of the image display surface 135 to an intermediate position between the first nozzle detection switch 160a and the second nozzle detection switch 160b is set as the movement amount of the image. When substantially the same number of game balls are detected by the adjacent nozzle detection switches 160 as described above, the position of the nozzle 201 is determined to be intermediate between the two nozzle detection switches 160, so that the number of fine nozzles 201 equal to or greater than the number of the nozzle detection switches 160 is obtained. It is possible to determine the position of.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the nozzle 201 is located above the fourth nozzle detection switch 160d, most of the discharged game balls are detected by the fourth nozzle detection switch 160d. Become. Therefore, in the first effect control device 33, when 8 to 8 gaming balls are detected by the 4th nozzle detection switch 160d (SW4) as a result of detecting 8 gaming balls, the 4th nozzle It is determined that the nozzle 201 is positioned above the arrangement position of the detection switch 160d. Then, a movement amount 7 that is a distance from the left end of the image display surface 135 to the fourth nozzle detection switch 160d is set as the movement amount of the image.

  Based on the above, the position determination means (first effect control device 33) determines the number of nozzles 201 based on the number of detections by the nozzle detection means (nozzle detection switch 160) of game balls discharged from the nozzle 201 during a predetermined period. The position is determined.

  And after performing the process (step S4) which determines the position of the nozzle 201 and the moving amount of an image from a count result (step S4), the process (step S5) which moves an image is performed, and an image moving process is complete | finished. In the process of moving the image, the process of moving the image is performed based on the movement amount set as described above. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the image is moved to a position that does not overlap the nozzle 201 in the front-rear direction. That is, based on the position information of the nozzle 201 based on the input from the nozzle detection switch 160, the first effect control device 33 moves the image to a position that does not overlap with the nozzle 201 (the image is moved from the interstage machine 200 of the nozzle 201). Image moving means).

  The image is composed of a background image and a design displayed in front of the background image, and both of them are moved. As a result, not only the design but also various effects in the background image can be visually recognized without being disturbed by the nozzle 201.

  From the above, the image is composed of a background image and a design displayed in front of the background image, and the image moving means (first effect control device 33) moves the background image and the design. It will be like that.

  In addition, a plurality of nozzle detection means (nozzle detection switches 160) are provided along the extending direction of the nozzle 201, and a position determination means (first determination unit) that determines the position of the nozzle 2010 based on detection information from the plurality of nozzle detection means. 1 effect control device 33), and the image moving means (first effect control device 33) moves the image to a position that does not overlap with the nozzle 201 based on the position information of the nozzle 201 from the position determination means. It becomes that.

  As described above, after detecting eight game balls as the predetermined number by the nozzle detection switch 160, referring to the table shown in FIG. 8B, the number of detection from 0 to 2 nozzle detection switches. Is assigned L data, M is assigned to 3 to 5 nozzle detection switches, and H data is assigned to 6 to 8 nozzle detection switches, and the result is referred to the table shown in FIG. The amount of movement may be determined.

  From the above, the image display device 134 having the image display surface 135 for displaying images related to the game, and the display control device (first effect control device 33) for controlling the display on the image display device 134 are provided. A gaming machine 100 that is supplied from a nozzle 201 that extends to the front side of the image display device 134 in order to supply gaming balls from a pedestrian machine 200 that is provided side by side with the gaming machine 100, or that is supplied from the nozzle 201. The display control apparatus includes a nozzle detection unit (nozzle detection switch 160) capable of detecting a game ball to be played, and the display control device displays an image in the direction in which the nozzle 201 extends from the intermediary machine 200 based on an input from the nozzle detection unit. The image moving means (first effect control device 33) to be moved is provided.

The nozzle detection switch 160 may be a mechanism that can detect a game ball falling from above. For example, a sensor that can detect a collision or contact of a game ball or a sensor that can detect the passage of a game ball (proximity Sensor, optical sensor).
Further, the nozzle detection switch 160 may detect not only the game ball discharged from the nozzle 201 but also the nozzle 201 itself.
In addition, the nozzle detection switch 160 detects only the presence or absence of the nozzle 201 on the front surface of the gaming machine 100, and when the nozzle 201 is detected, the image moving means (first effect control device 33) moves the image to a preset position. You may make it move.
Further, although both the background image and the symbol are moved, only the symbol may be moved.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above includes an image display device 134 having an image display surface 135 for displaying an image related to a game, and a display control device (first effect control device 33) for controlling display on the image display device 134. , A nozzle 201 extending on the front side of the image display device 134 to supply a game ball from a table machine 200 provided side by side in the gaming machine 100, or A nozzle detection unit (nozzle detection switch 160) capable of detecting a game ball supplied from the nozzle 201 is provided, and the display control device displays an image from the intermediary machine 200 of the nozzle 201 based on an input from the nozzle detection unit. Image moving means (first effect control device 33) for moving in the extending direction is provided.

  Therefore, the nozzle 201 extended to the front side of the image display device 134 for supplying a game ball or the game ball supplied from the nozzle 201 is detected from the inter-machine 200 provided side by side with the game machine 100. The display control apparatus includes an image moving unit that moves the image in the extending direction of the nozzle 201 from the interframe machine 200 based on an input from the nozzle detecting unit. The visibility of the image can be ensured even when obstructed.

  In addition, a plurality of nozzle detection means (nozzle detection switches 160) are provided along the extending direction of the nozzle 201, and a position determination means (first determination unit) that determines the position of the nozzle 2010 based on detection information from the plurality of nozzle detection means. 1 effect control device 33), and the image moving means (first effect control device 33) moves the image to a position that does not overlap with the nozzle 201 based on the position information of the nozzle 201 from the position determination means. I have to.

  Therefore, a plurality of nozzle detection means are provided along the extending direction of the nozzle 201, and a position determination means for determining the position of the nozzle 201 based on detection information from the plurality of nozzle detection means is provided. Since the image is moved to a position that does not overlap the nozzle 201 in the front-rear direction, the visibility of the image can be ensured even when the display area is obstructed. In addition, since a plurality of nozzle detection means are provided along the extending direction of the nozzle 201, it is possible to determine the exact position of the nozzle 201 even when the extendable nozzle 201 is provided or the maker of the interframe machine 200 is different. The image can be moved to an appropriate position that does not overlap the nozzle 201. Therefore, there is no inconvenience that the image is moved more than necessary. Further, since the position of the nozzle 201 can be automatically determined and the image can be moved, the player's operation does not become complicated.

  Further, the position determining means (first effect control device 33) determines the position of the nozzle 201 based on the number of detections of the game balls discharged from the nozzle 201 in a predetermined period by each nozzle detecting means (nozzle detection switch 160). Like to do.

  Therefore, since the position determination unit determines the position of the nozzle 201 based on the number of detections of the game balls discharged from the nozzle 201 during the predetermined period by each nozzle detection unit, the position of the nozzle 201 can be automatically determined. In addition, since the position of the nozzle 201 is determined based on the number of detection of the game balls discharged from the nozzle 201 during the predetermined period by each nozzle detection means, for example, when the same number of game balls are detected by the adjacent nozzle detection means In addition, by determining the position of the nozzle 201 to be intermediate between both nozzle detection means, it is possible to determine the position of the nozzle 201 as fine as the number of nozzle detection means.

  Further, the image is composed of a background image and a design displayed in front of the background image, and the image moving means (first effect control device 33) moves the background image and the design. Yes.

  Accordingly, the image is composed of a background image and a design displayed in front of the background image, and the image moving means moves the background image and the design. The effect can be visually recognized without being disturbed by the nozzle 201.

  The nozzle detection means (nozzle detection switch 160) can detect a predetermined operation by the player.

  Therefore, since the nozzle detection means can detect a predetermined operation by the player, the player can arbitrarily move the image as necessary.

  Further, the image display device 134 is disposed at a lower position of the game board 1 in which the game area 1a is formed.

  Therefore, since the image display device 134 is disposed at a lower position of the game board 1 in which the game area 1a is formed, the image display device 134 has an unprecedented arrangement. Further, it is possible to provide a large image display device 134 at a position close to the player, so that the visibility of the image display device 134 can be improved and the interest can be enhanced. Furthermore, since the image display device 134 can be left on the frame side (the main body frame 120 side) as it is when the game board 1 is replaced, it is possible to efficiently shift to the new model.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines. This is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls such as.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the game machine which shows the composition of one embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is sectional drawing in the AA line shown in FIG. It is a front view of a gaming machine and shows a state where a clear member holding frame is removed. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an image movement process. It is a front view which shows the part provided with the image display apparatus of a game machine, Comprising: (a) The figure which shows the state which moved the image corresponding to this with the nozzle above the 1st nozzle detection switch, (b) ) A diagram showing a state where the nozzle is above the intermediate position between the first nozzle detection switch and the second nozzle detection switch and the image is moved correspondingly, (c) the nozzle is above the fourth nozzle detection switch It is a figure which shows the state which moved the image corresponding to this. It is a figure which shows the table for determining a nozzle position and the moving amount | distance of an image. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a modification of FIG. 7, (a) a diagram illustrating a table for determining a nozzle position and an image movement amount, and (b) a table illustrating a table for determining data to be provided based on the detected number. It is.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 1a Game area 33 1st effect control apparatus (a display control apparatus, an image moving means, a position determination means, an image moving means)
100 gaming machine 134 image display device 135 image display surface 160 nozzle detection switch (nozzle detection means)
200 Nozzle machine 201 Nozzle

Claims (6)

An image display device having an image display surface for displaying an image related to a game;
In a gaming machine comprising a display control device that controls display in the image display device,
Nozzle extending on the front side of the image display device for supplying game balls from a pedestrian machine provided in line with the game machine, or nozzle detection means capable of detecting game balls supplied from the nozzles With
The display control device includes an image moving unit that moves the image in a direction in which the nozzle extends from the interstage machine based on an input from the nozzle detection unit. While including a plurality of the nozzle detection means along the extending direction of the nozzle,
Based on detection information from a plurality of the nozzle detection means, comprising a position determination means for determining the position of the nozzle,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the image moving unit moves the image to a position that does not overlap with the nozzle based on the position information of the nozzle from the position determination unit.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the position determination unit determines the position of the nozzle based on the number of detections of each game ball discharged from the nozzle in a predetermined period by each nozzle detection unit. The image is composed of a background image and a pattern displayed in front of the background image,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the image moving unit moves the background image and the symbol.   The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the nozzle detection unit can detect a predetermined operation by a player.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the image display device is disposed at a position below a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed.

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