JP5282223B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a player to operate in a wide range and fully enhancing the fun of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 10 includes a front frame (an opening/closing frame 12 and a glass frame 15) covering a game region 32, and a display control means (performance control device 300) controlling a display device 41 and information to be displayed on the display device 41. The game machine also includes operation detecting means (a plurality of frame operation sensors 26 and a plurality of glass front operation sensors 29) provided at the front frame, and detecting motion of the player's operation in a wider region than the game region 32 in the front part of the game machine 10, and an operation mode determining means (performance control device 300) determining whether the mode detected by the operation detecting means coincides with the predetermined detection mode. The display control means is configured to change the information to be displayed on the display device 41 when the operation mode determining means determines that the mode detected by the operation detecting means coincides with the predetermined detection mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a front frame that covers a gaming area in the front, and includes a display device and display control means for controlling display contents of the display device.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, the fluctuation of the symbol (identification information) is normally stopped, but the launching device is driven by the player's operation, and the game ball launched by the launching device is provided in the game area If a prize is won in the mouth, the symbol is changed for a predetermined time in a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display) based on detection of a special figure operation switch provided in the start port, and then the symbol is stopped for a predetermined time. In some cases, the player is made to recognize the result of determining whether or not the variable display game is successful, and a special game state (hit) that is advantageous to the player is generated when a special display result mode is obtained.

  In the pachinko machine described above, a game control device (game control means) that comprehensively controls the game, and a display control device that controls the variable display game on the display device based on command information (command command) from the game control device (Display control means) is known.

  In some pachinko machines, the game board includes a non-contact sensor, and the display content of the display device is changed when a player's hand or finger is detected as detected by the non-contact sensor. Specifically, a plurality of visible light sensors are provided in the game area, and the presence or absence of the player's operation is determined based on the illuminance measured by the visible light sensor (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-233767 A

  However, in the case of the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since all the sensors are provided in the game area, the player's operation is limited to a narrow range, and the entertainment of the game is sufficiently enhanced. There was a problem that I could not.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables a player to operate in a wide range and can sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that includes a front frame that covers a gaming area on the front, a display device, and display control means that controls display content of the display device.
More provided on the front frame, and detectable manipulation detecting means the position of an object in the gaming machine front,
The player's operation trajectory can be determined three-dimensionally based on the order detected by the plurality of operation detecting means , and it is determined whether or not the determined operation trajectory matches a predetermined operation trajectory. Operating mode determination means ,
Before Symbol display control means,
When it is determined by the operation mode determination means that the operation trajectory of the player matches a predetermined operation trajectory , the display content of the display device can be changed,
When the operation mode determination means determines that the player's operation trajectory does not match a predetermined operation trajectory , the display content of the display device is not changed.

  Here, the “front frame” may be an open / close frame assembled to the main body frame (outer frame) via a hinge so as to be capable of opening and closing, or a front surface of the game board attached to the open / close frame. The glass frame provided with the cover glass (transparent member) which covers may be sufficient, and both the said opening-and-closing frame and the said glass frame may be sufficient.

According to the invention described in claim 1, is provided with the detectable manipulation detecting means the position of an object in the gaming machine front enables a player's operation in a wide range, sufficient interest for games Can be increased.
Furthermore, since the operation mode determination unit determines the player's operation trajectory based on the order of detection by the plurality of operation detection units, it detects not only the presence / absence of the player's operation but also the player's operation mode. be able to. In addition, the display content of the display device is changed only when the player's operation mode is correct, and the player's operation is reflected in the display content of the display device, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The plurality of operation detection means are provided in an inner peripheral portion of the front frame protruding around the front of the game area, and can detect the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the game area. To do.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the plurality of operation detecting means are provided on the inner peripheral portion of the front frame protruding around the front of the game area, and detect the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the game area. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the degree of freedom in designing the game area as compared with the case where an approach detection means capable of detecting the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the game area is provided in the game area. At the same time, a wider range in front of the game area can be used for the operation, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

According to a third aspect of the invention, the gaming machine according to 請 Motomeko 2,
The plurality of operation detection means are arranged in multiple layers along the depth direction of the inner periphery of the front frame .

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the plurality of operation detecting means are arranged in multiple layers along the depth direction of the inner peripheral portion of the front frame, the player can operate in a wider range. At the same time, the range of production is widened, and the fun of games can be enhanced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects,
A decoration notification member;
Notification effect control means for controlling the effect mode of the decoration notification member,
The notification effect control means can change the effect mode of the decoration notification member in accordance with the movement of the player's operation detected by the operation detection means.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the notification effect control means can change the effect mode of the decoration notification member in accordance with the movement of the player's operation detected by the operation detection means. It becomes easier for the player to recognize whether the operation is properly detected.

According to the present invention is provided with the detectable operation detection means the position of an object in the gaming machine front enables a player's operation in a wide range, it is possible to increase interest for games sufficiently.

It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the frame operation sensor provided in the game machine of embodiment. (A) is a front view showing a configuration example of a pre-glass operation sensor provided in the gaming machine of the embodiment, (B) is a side view of FIG. 6 (A), and the pre-glass operation sensor has one layer. The figure which shows a case, (C) is a side view of FIG. 6 (A), Comprising: It is a figure which shows the case where a glass pre-operation sensor is 3 layers. It is a figure explaining the position detection method by a glass front operation sensor. (A) is a figure for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the frame operation sensor in the game machine of embodiment, (B) is a figure for demonstrating the other example of arrangement | positioning of the frame operation sensor in the game machine of embodiment. is there. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of command transmission processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 11. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of an effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process of FIG. 12. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of special figure game processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 11; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of the main process performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of the interruption process performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the sensor effect setting process performed by the game monitoring process performed during the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the sensor effect execution process performed during the sensor effect setting process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen displayed on a display device in order to instruct | indicate a hand-holding sensor operation aspect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display when the sensor effect execution process of FIG. 24 is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display when the sensor effect execution process 2 of FIG. 28 is performed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the sensor effect execution process 2 which can be performed instead of the sensor effect execution process of FIG. (A) The figure for demonstrating the light emission aspect of the light emission member corresponding to a hand-holding sensor, (B) The figure for demonstrating the operation | movement aspect of the movable accessory corresponding to a hand-holding sensor. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the effect table setting process which can be performed by the effect control apparatus of embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of operation of the frame operation sensor provided above the game area. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the production | presentation control apparatus of embodiment communicates with the production | presentation control apparatus of the gaming machine installed next. A specific procedure of the sensor effect execution process 2 that can be executed instead of the sensor effect execution process of FIG. 24 when the effect control apparatus of the embodiment can communicate with the effect control apparatus of the gaming machine installed next to the effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of an example of the specific procedure of the sensor effect execution process (with sub-substrate communication) performed during the sensor effect setting process 2 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of an example of the specific procedure of the sensor effect execution process (with sub board | substrate communication presence) performed during the sensor effect setting process 2 of FIG. The figure which shows the example of a display of the screen displayed on a display device in order to instruct | indicate a hand-holding sensor operation aspect, when communication with the effect control apparatus of the game machine with which the effect control apparatus of embodiment is installed next is possible. It is. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the accessory sensor effect setting process performed by the game monitoring process performed during the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the accessory sensor effect execution process performed during the accessory sensor effect setting process of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement pattern table memorize | stored in the production control apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating an accessory sensor effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display when performing the accessory sensor effect execution process of FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of the effect display at the time of performing the accessory sensor effect execution process of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the accessory sensor effect in the case of providing a goodwill type movable accessory. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the enclosure ball-type accessory apparatus with which the game machine of 2nd Embodiment is provided. It is a figure for demonstrating the accessory sensor effect in the game machine of the modification 1. FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes an opening / closing frame 12, and the opening / closing frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the opening / closing frame 12. A glass frame 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the open / close frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and a motor and a not-shown discharge abnormality notification lamp (LED) are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the opening / closing frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the open / close frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Furthermore, a key (not shown) for opening and closing the opening / closing frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the opening / closing frame 12.

Further, frame operation sensors 26 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the glass frame 15 and on the lower left side and the lower right side of the opening / closing frame 12.
A plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29 are provided in the vicinity of the game area 32 in the glass frame 15.
In addition, a blower device 46 is provided below the opening / closing frame 12.
Here, the plurality of frame operation sensors 26 and / or the plurality of glass front operation sensors 29 are provided on the front frame (the opening / closing frame 12 and the glass frame 15), and in a region wider than the game region 32 in front of the gaming machine 10. It functions as an operation detection means that can detect the movement of the player's operation.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player turns the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to be played on the game area 32 (see FIG. 2). Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.
A windmill type movable accessory 44 a is provided in the vicinity of the display device 41 in the center case 40.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed inside.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is normally held in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.
Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure start gate 34 are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game constituted by
Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, and an error indicator (third gaming state indicator) that displays an error in which the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. 58) A round number display 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) turned on.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. Displayed in the same manner as 54.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first game state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred.
For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the third gaming status indicator 58 (error indicator) turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the jackpot probability when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. When the state is a high probability state, the lamp is turned on.

  For example, the round number indicator 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. . The round number display 59 may be a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 3), it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the open / close frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the memory display section 56 (general hold display) for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a deviation in the unlit state. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the memory display units 54 and 55 for notification of the number of start winnings in the collective display device 50 (special figure 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display), Also on the display device 41 of the center case 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 receives the special prize 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display) based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the device.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is subtracted by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the opening / closing frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set.

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  In addition, the input unit 120 includes a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the opening / closing frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the start winning opening 36 converted by the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the opening and closing frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311 , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.
That is, the effect control device 300 functions as a display control unit that controls the display content of the display device 41.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided in the open / close frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  The effect control device 300 also includes a command transmitted from the game control device 100 and a gaming machine 10 (shown in FIG. 32) installed on the left side of the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A shown in FIG. 32). It is transmitted from the effect control device 300B of the gaming machine B) or the effect control device 300C of the gaming machine 10 (game machine C shown in FIG. 32) installed on the right side of the gaming machine 10 (game machine A). An interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving an incoming command is provided. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A variation stop command, a big hit end command, an error designation command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and an opening / closing frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that drives and controls the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory 44a that enhances the effect by cooperating with the effect display on the display device 41), and the frame effect device 45 provided in the open / close frame 12. (For example, a motor for operating the moving light 16) and a frame effect mode for driving and controlling the blower 46 provided in the opening and closing frame 12. The control circuit 335 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.
That is, the effect control device 300 functions as an accessory control means for controlling the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the opening / closing frame 12, an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44, a hand-holding sensor ( The on / off state of the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the open / close frame 12 and the glass frame 15 and the pre-glass operation sensor 29 provided on the glass frame 15 is detected and a detection signal is sent to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311. A switch input circuit 336 for inputting, an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided in the open / close frame 12, and an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided in the open / close frame 12 are provided. Yes.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are set in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification information (identification symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display 53, a process for displaying a normal-variation display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to a predetermined value. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above.
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.

Further, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning port 36, the start winning (starting memory) is stored in the RAM 111C or the like, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation is stored. A random hit value for determining the big hit of the display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variable display game is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored in the RAM 111C or the like based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, the second special figure variable display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information (identification symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process of displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1) from the opening of the big prize opening. A control (cycle) in which a grand prize opening is opened until one of the following conditions is achieved, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 or 2 times). Play).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  Next, the frame operation sensor 26 and the pre-glass operation sensor 29 that are characteristic of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, the frame operation sensor 26 includes a light emitting unit 26A and a light receiving unit 26B.
The light emitting unit 26A is configured by, for example, an infrared light emitting diode that emits infrared light. The light receiving unit 26B is configured by, for example, a phototransistor that receives infrared rays.
As shown in FIG. 5, when a player holds his / her hand in front of the frame operation sensor 26, the light from the light emitting unit 26A is reflected and received by the light receiving unit 26B. Thereby, it is configured so that it can be detected that a player's hand is held in front of the frame operation sensor 26.
That is, the frame operation sensor 26 composed of a pair of light emitting unit 26A and light receiving unit 26B is provided on the front surface of the front frame (opening / closing frame 12, glass frame 15), and allows an object to approach a predetermined position in front of the gaming machine 10. It functions as a detectable first approach detection means.

  In the present embodiment, the frame operation sensor 26 is configured by an infrared sensor that detects a player's hand or the like using infrared reflection, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any sensor (preferably a non-contact human sensor) that can detect that the player's hand or the like is held in front of the frame operation sensor 26 may be used. For example, the sensor may be constituted by another optical sensor. Is also possible.

  In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the frame operation sensors 26 are arranged at four locations on the upper left side, the upper right side, the lower left side, and the lower right side of the game area 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement position and the number of the frame operation sensors 26 are arbitrary as long as they are arranged outside the game area 32. Specifically, for example, the frame operation sensor 26 can be configured to be arranged at three or less places outside the game area 32, for example, as shown in FIG. Further, it may be configured to be disposed at five or more locations outside the game area 32.

  In the present embodiment, the frame operation sensor 26 is configured to be provided on both the opening / closing frame 12 and the glass frame 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the frame operation sensor 26 includes the opening / closing frame 12 and What is necessary is just to be arrange | positioned by the glass frame 15.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the glass pre-operation sensor 29 has a plurality of light emitting portions 29A (light emitting portions A1 to A12) provided on the glass frame 15, and the glass frame 15 so as to face each light emitting portion 29A. And a plurality of light receiving portions 29B (light receiving portions B1 to B12) provided in.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the light emitting units A1 to A12 and the light receiving units B1 to B12 include a light receiving unit B1 for the light emitting unit A1, a light receiving unit B2 for the light emitting unit A2,. The light receiving part B12 is disposed in the vicinity of the periphery of the game area 32 so as to face A12.

The light emitting units A1 to A12 are configured by, for example, an infrared light emitting diode that emits infrared light. In addition, the light receiving parts B1 to B12 are configured by, for example, phototransistors that receive infrared rays.
FIG. 6B is a side view of the glass frame 15 shown in FIG. As described above, when the player holds his / her hand over the detection space in front of the game area 32 (specifically, the portion of the cover glass 14 covering the game area 32), light from the light emitting unit 29A to the light receiving unit 29B is emitted. Blocked. Accordingly, the position of the player's hand or the like in the detection space can be detected.
That is, the pre-glass operation sensor 29 composed of a pair of the light emitting unit 29A and the light receiving unit 29B is provided on the inner periphery of the front frame (glass frame 15) projecting around the front of the game area 32, and in front of the game area 32. It functions as a second approach detection unit that can detect the approach of an object to a predetermined position.

Here, the detail of the position detection method by the glass front operation sensor 29 is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 7B, for example, first, when the player holds his hand or the like over the position E1 in the detection space, the light receiving units A1, A2, A3, A7, A8 and A9 to the light receiving units B1, B2 , B3, B7, B8 and B9 are blocked from light. Accordingly, a line connecting the light emitting unit A1 and the light receiving unit B1, a line connecting the light emitting unit A2 and the light receiving unit B2, a line connecting the light emitting unit A3 and the light receiving unit B3, a light emitting unit A7, and the light receiving unit B7. , A line connecting the light emitting part A8 and the light receiving part B8, and a line connecting the light emitting part A9 and the light receiving part B9, and it is detected that a player's hand is held near the intersection Is done.
Thereafter, when the player slides his hand or the like leftward to the position E2 in the detection space, the light receiving parts A4, A5, A6, A10, A11 and A12 to the light receiving parts B4, B5, B6, B10, B11 and Light to B12 is blocked. Thus, a line connecting the light emitting unit A4 and the light receiving unit B4, a line connecting the light emitting unit A5 and the light receiving unit B5, a line connecting the light emitting unit A6 and the light receiving unit B6, and the light emitting unit A10 and the light receiving unit B10. It is detected that a player's hand is held at the intersection of the line connecting the light emitting unit A11 and the light receiving unit B11, and the line connecting the light emitting unit A12 and the light receiving unit B12, and in the vicinity of the intersection. Is done.
As described above, the effect control device 300 can detect the position of the hand or the like held by the player in front of the game area 32 and can estimate the movement of the hand or the like based on the detection result.

  In the present embodiment, the glass pre-operation sensor 29 is configured by an infrared sensor that detects a player's hand or the like using infrared light shielding, but is not limited thereto. The glass pre-operation sensor 29 is optional as long as it is a sensor (preferably a non-contact human sensor) that can detect the position where the player holds the hand or the like in the detection space. It may be configured by an infrared sensor (for example, a photo reflector such as the frame operation sensor 26) capable of detecting a player's hand or the like, or may be configured by other optical sensors.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A and the like, 12 glass pre-operation sensors 29 (specifically, 12 light emitting units 29A and 12 light receiving units 29B) are connected to the game area 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pre-glass operation sensors 29 to be arranged is arbitrary.

  In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the pre-glass operation sensor 29 is connected to the game area 32 so that a planar position can be detected from the positions where the player holds his / her hand in the detection space. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (C), the glass pre-operation sensor 29 is arranged so that not only the planar position but also the position in the depth direction can be detected among the positions where the player holds the hand or the like in the detection space. In addition to being arranged along the periphery of the game area 32, the game area 32 can be arranged along the depth direction (front-rear direction) of the detection space. In this case, the glass pre-operation sensor 29 may be arranged in multiple layers, and is arranged in three layers as shown in FIG. 6C (specifically, the light receiving portion 29A is arranged in the front-rear direction). It is also possible to arrange three light receiving portions 29B along the front-rear direction, or two layers, or four layers or more. It is also possible to set up.

As described above, by arranging the glass pre-operation sensors 29 in multiple layers, not only planar position detection but also more detailed three-dimensional position detection becomes possible. Therefore, the player can operate in a wider range, and the range of production is widened, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, by arranging the glass pre-operation sensor 29 in multiple layers, for example, the speed at which the player moves his / her hand or the like held over the detection space in front of the game area 32, that is, the speed at which the player pushes the detection space is increased. Since it can be detected, an effect corresponding to the player's “push” operation (for example, a screen on which the hero pushes down the enemy is configured to be displayed on the display device 41, and the speed and number of times the hero presses the enemy is displayed. Is changed according to the player's operation mode, or a movable accessory that can be swung back and forth is provided, and the swing speed and number of swings of the movable accessory are changed according to the player's operation mode. Can be performed).

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 9 and 10) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. And interrupt processing (see FIG. 11).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 9, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first rises and the command is sent to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, so that the payout control device 200 avoids losing the command. be able to. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and OFF data for outputting no output to all output ports is output (steps S6 and S7). Also, a serial port (a port that is preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply apparatus 400 is ON (step S9). Here, when it is determined that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), the value of the data in the power failure inspection area 1 among the power failure inspection areas provided in the RWM is checked (step S10). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (step S11).
If it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power outage inspection area 1 is normal power outage inspection area check data 1 (step S11; Yes), the value of the data in the power outage inspection area 2 is checked (step S12), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (step S13).
If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (step S13; Yes), a process of calculating data called a checksum (step S14) is performed. The calculated checksum is compared with the checksum when the power is turned off (step S15), and it is determined whether or not the values match (step S16).

  If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is ON (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 10 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19).
Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that there is a high probability (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area (step S21), and then the high information provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (lighting) the probability notification LED (error indicator 58) is saved in the area (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, first, the process of clearing all work areas before the access prohibited area in the RAM used by the CPU 111A (step S24), the access prohibited area After the process of clearing all subsequent stack areas (step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). Then, a time value for outputting the external information related to clearing the RWM is set (step S27), a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 (step S28) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. move on.

In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, a timer interrupt signal and a random number having a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the hit of the usual figure (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is checked is set (step S34). Then, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus, and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35). If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to step S33, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not ON is continued for the set number of checks (step S36). And when it determines with not having been continued (step S36; No), it returns to step S35 and repeats determination (loop process) of whether the power failure generate | occur | produced. If it is determined in step S36 that the operation has been continued (step S36; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all output ports are turned OFF. A process of outputting data (step S38) is performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step S39), a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step S40), and the power supply of the RWM After the process of calculating the checksum at the time of blocking (step S41), the calculated checksum is saved in the checksum area (step S42), and the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. And wait for the power to the gaming machine to be cut off. Thus, by saving the check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure or the like is correct. Whether or not the game machine 10 is backed up can be determined when the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.
Next, input processing from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S52) I do.
Next, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, ordinary electric power SOL37c) or the like is performed.

Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, etc. )I do.
Next, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A winning opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for performing the opening / closing frame 12 and the glass frame 15 or the like is performed.
Next, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display games and various information related to games to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 (step S61), and an external information editing process for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (step S62). I do.
Then, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63) is performed, a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S63). S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, the details of the command transmission process (step S54) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S71) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 200 (step S72).

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S71) in the above-described command transmission process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the effect control command transmission process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 first transmits the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and the transmission from the RWM. The value of the read counter that is “+1” when reading the command is compared to check whether the command is set (step S81), and it is determined whether the command is set (step S82). Specifically, if the value of the write counter is the same as the value of the read counter, it is determined that the command is not set, and if the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, It is determined that a transmission command is set.

If it is determined in step S82 that no command is set (step S82; No), the effect control command transmission process is terminated, and if it is determined in step S82 that a command is set (step S82; In Yes), the read counter is updated (+1) (step S83).
Next, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S84). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S85).
Next, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S86). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S87).
Then, an effect control command output process (step S88) is performed, and the effect control command transmission process ends.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the special game process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. )I do.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.
The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already timed up or the special figure game processing timer has been updated (-1) and then timed up (step A3). It is determined whether or not it is up (step A4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table.
Next, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special figure game process number.

If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  Also, if the special figure game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure is changing during the setting of the special figure stop display time, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. Processing (step A10) is performed.

  In addition, when the special figure game process number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit) Special figure display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (2R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. I do.

  Also, if the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) to be performed is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set. A process for opening a special prize opening (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the special prize remaining ball process is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, or a big hit end process The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.

  If the special figure game process number is “6” in step A8, the big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed.

Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed.
Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) related to the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the special figure game process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting the start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated so that a game ball can be won ( If it is determined in step A113) that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number. (Step A114), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (Step A115).
The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared. Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (step A116), the special start port switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
Further, when it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is also terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described.
The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A202; No), The common start port switch process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings for the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), and it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and it is determined whether or not the output count overflows (step S207).

If it is determined in step S207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is saved in the start signal output number area of the RWM (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the output count has overflowed (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) is updated (+1). Processing (step A211) is performed.
Next, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214) is performed.

Next, after performing the process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A215), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A216).
Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and the jackpot symbol random number is saved in the jackpot symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218).
Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 1 save area (step A219), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A220), the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 3 save area (Step A221), and then the special figure hold information determination process (Step A222) is performed. The common start port switch process is terminated. The details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. Is checked (step A223), and it is determined whether the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step S224).

If it is determined in step S224 that the input is for the start port 1 switch 36a (step A224; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A225), and command setting processing (step A226). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A224 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A224; No), the special figure start port switch common process is also terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure hold information determination process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether or not a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A231), and prefetch effect. It is determined whether or not a condition for executing the above is satisfied (step S232).
Here, “the condition under which the pre-reading effect may be executed” is that the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a, or the start port switch Is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the opening extension function of the normally variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the normally variable winning device 37 is not being supported (during the short-time operation state), and It means that it is not in big hit. That is, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variable winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

If it is determined in step A232 that the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S232 that the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), the big hit determination process (step A233) is performed, and the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 Is a big hit (step A234).

If it is determined in step S234 that the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the monitored start port switch is set (step A235). ), The jackpot symbol random number is checked, the corresponding jackpot information table is acquired, set (step A236), and the process proceeds to step A238.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S234 that the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), and the process proceeds to step A238.

Then, in step A238, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (a jackpot information table or a loss information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A238).
Next, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table, and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A239).

Next, a start opening prize flag of the start opening switch to be monitored is prepared (step A240), a start opening winning effect command setting table to be monitored is prepared (step A241), special figure information setting processing (step A242), and the latter half. A variation pattern setting process (step A243) and a variation pattern setting process (step A244) are performed.
Next, a start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (step A245), and the value of the second half variation number is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A246). Then, command setting processing (step A247) is performed.
Next, the start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A248), a command setting process (step A249) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure normal processing, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 ( Step A271), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step S272).

When it is determined in step S272 that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A272; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is 0 ( Step A273), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step S274).
If it is determined in step S274 that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A274; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A275), and the customer waiting demo has already been started. It is determined whether or not has been started (step S276).

If it is determined in step S276 that the customer waiting demo has not been started, that is, it has not been started (step A276; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A277) is performed. The customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A278), and the command setting process (step A279) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A276 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A276; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A277), Since the demo command is also prepared (step A278) and the command setting process (step A279) is also executed, the process proceeds to step A280 without performing these processes.
Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A280) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A272 that the number of special figure 2 hold is not 0 (step A272; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing 1 (step A281) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 in step A281 will be described later.
Then, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A282) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure usual process ends.

If it is determined in step A274 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A274; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing 1 (step A283) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 in step A283 will be described later.
Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A284) of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.
In this way, if the special figure 2 hold number in step A271 and step A272 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in step A273 and step A274, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (step A281) is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (step A283) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first determines whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. In step 1, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A301) for setting deviation information and big hit information is performed.

Then, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A302) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) Are saved in the test signal output data area (step A303).
Next, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded, the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A304).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A305), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A306).
Next, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A307), and special figure information setting processing (step A308) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A309) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation pattern for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. A setting process (step A310) is performed.
Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A311) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is ended.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (step A281) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first determines whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. In step 2, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A321) for setting deviation information and big hit information is performed.

Then, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A322) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A323).
Next, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded, the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A324).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A325), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A326).
Next, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A327), and special figure information setting processing (step A328) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A329) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation pattern for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. A setting process (step A330) is performed.
And the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) which sets the fluctuation start information of a 2nd special figure is performed, and the said special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is complete | finished.

Next, control executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process performed by the effect control device 300 mainly includes a main process shown in FIG. 21 and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 2 ms).

[Main process of production control device]
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the main process, the entire program is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the main process, the production control apparatus 300 first performs an initialization process at power-on (step S101) as a process at the start of the program, and performs a process of starting a timer (step S102). .

Next, the effect control device 300 performs a loop process as the main loop process.
In the processing of the loop, first, main command analysis processing (step S103) is performed. In the main command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined. One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (for example, negative logic data) and a second command (for example, positive logic data obtained by bit-inverting the first command). ing. Then, when the received first command and the second command do not contradict each other (for example, when one inverted bit matches the other), it is determined that the command is correctly received.

Next, the change time and pattern of the decorative special figure change display game executed on the display device 41 in parallel with the special figure change display game on the special figure display device 51 of the collective display device 50, setting of fluctuation change, and continuation of the time reduction mode A game management process (step S104) related to control such as setting of effects is performed.
Next, display control processing (step S105) for driving the display of the fluctuation in the display device 41, the display of the time reduction mode continuation effect, and the state notification lamp (panel decoration device) provided in the center case 40 in relation to these displays. )I do.
Next, a sound control process (step S106), which is a process related to audio output (a process for driving the speakers 19a and 19b), is performed, and a decoration control process (a process related to the control of the frame decoration device 18 and the like provided in the opening / closing frame 12). Step S107) is performed.

  Next, an error monitoring process (step S108) for monitoring the occurrence of an error such as opening / closing of the open / close frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is performed, and a random number for determining details such as a variation mode (variation pattern) of the decorative special figure variation display game is obtained. A random number update process (step S109) to be updated is performed, and the process returns to the main command analysis process (step S103).

[Interrupt processing of production control device]
Next, the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the interrupt process, the effect control device 300 first performs a timer update process (step S111) for updating a soft timer managed by a program.

Next, an input process (step S112) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 is performed.
In the input processing, when a player's hand or the like is detected by the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29, a detection signal input from the switch input circuit 336 is processed.

Next, an output process (step S113) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 300 is performed.
In the output processing, sound output processing in which audio data is output to the speakers 19 and 19b, decoration output processing in which a control signal is output to the panel decoration device 42, and the like are performed.

  Next, a main command reception process (step S114) for receiving a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

[Sensor production setting processing]
Next, the sensor effect setting process performed in the game management process (step S104) in the main process of the effect control device 300 shown in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Here, in the game management process (step S104), a control process number is acquired, and a process to be executed is selected based on the acquired control process number.
For example, when the control process number is 0, the change start process is performed. In this variation start process, the variation start of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and a process of setting information necessary for performing the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process of setting information necessary for playing the decoration special figure variation display game, for example, the production (variation is performed based on information transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.). Pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. And the process which sets this effect includes a sensor effect setting process and a later-described accessory sensor effect setting process (FIG. 36).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, in the sensor effect setting process, the effect control device 300 first outputs a sensor effect command as information transmitted from the game control device 100 in order to perform a process of setting an effect. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step B1).

  If it is determined in step B1 that the sensor effect command has not been received (step B1; No), the sensor effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step B1 that the sensor effect command has been received (step B1; Yes), the hand-holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29) is effectively changed (step B2). Thereby, when the on / off state of the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29 is detected by the switch input circuit 336 and the player's hand or the like is detected by the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29. A detection signal is input from the switch input circuit 336 to the effect control device 300.
Then, a sensor effect execution process is performed (step B3), and the sensor effect setting process ends.

[Sensor effect execution processing]
Next, details of the sensor effect execution process (step B3) in the sensor effect setting process (FIG. 23) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 24, in the sensor effect execution process, the effect control device 300 first starts an instruction of the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor (step B301).
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 35 to be described later, a screen for instructing the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor is displayed on the display device 41, thereby instructing the player the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting member (such as LED) on the operation locus, specifically, the light emission color of the light emitting member on the operation locus is switched, or the light emitting members on the operation locus are turned on in the correct operation order. By doing so, it is possible to instruct the player about the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor.

  Here, it is assumed that “display example 1” shown in FIG. 25 is displayed on the display device 41 in step B301. That is, the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper left side of the game area 32 is provided on the sensor <1>, and the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper right side of the game area 32 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 32. The frame operation sensor 26 is the sensor <3>, and the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the lower right side of the game area 32 is the sensor <4>. Sensor <1> → sensor <2> → sensor <3> → sensor < Suppose that a screen instructing operation in the order of 4> is displayed on the display device 41 in step B301.

  Next, based on the detection signal from the switch input circuit 336, it is determined whether or not the hand-holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29) has detected the player's hand or the like (step B302).

If it is determined in step B302 that the hand-holding sensor has not detected the player's hand or the like (step B302; No), the process proceeds to step B324.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B302 that the hand-holding sensor has detected a player's hand or the like (step B302; Yes), it is determined whether or not the sensor <1> detection flag is ON (step B303). ). Here, the sensor <1> detection flag is a flag that is turned on when the sensor <1> detects a player's hand or the like, and is turned on in step B306 described later.

  If it is determined in step B303 that the sensor <1> detection flag is not ON (step B303; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <1> has detected the player's hand or the like (step S303). B304). That is, it is determined whether or not the sensor determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302 is the sensor <1>.

If it is determined in step B304 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <1> (step B304; No), that is, the sensor that has been determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302. Is not sensor <1>, the process proceeds to step B330.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B304 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <1> (step B304; Yes), that is, it is determined that the player's hand or the like has been detected in the latest step B302. When the sensor is sensor <1>, an effect (described later) for notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by sensor <1> is executed (step B305), and the sensor <1> detection flag is set. It is turned on (step B306), and the process proceeds to step B324.

  If it is determined at step B303 that the sensor <1> detection flag is ON (step B303; Yes), it is determined whether the sensor <2> detection flag is ON (step B307). Here, the sensor <2> detection flag is a flag that is turned on when the sensor <2> detects a player's hand or the like, and is turned on in step B310 described later.

  If it is determined in step B307 that the sensor <2> detection flag is not ON (step B307; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <2> has detected the player's hand or the like (step B307). B308). That is, it is determined whether the sensor determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302 is the sensor <2>.

If it is determined in step B308 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <2> (step B308; No), that is, the sensor that has been determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302. If is not sensor <2>, the process proceeds to step B330.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B308 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <2> (step B308; Yes), that is, it is determined that the player's hand or the like has been detected in the latest step B302. When the sensor is sensor <2>, an effect (not described later) for notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by sensor <2> is executed (step B309), and the sensor <2> detection flag is set. It is turned on (step B310), and the process proceeds to step B324.

  If it is determined at step B307 that the sensor <2> detection flag is ON (step B307; Yes), it is determined whether the sensor <3> detection flag is ON (step B311). Here, the sensor <3> detection flag is a flag that is turned on when the sensor <3> detects a player's hand or the like, and is turned on in step B314 to be described later.

  If it is determined in step B311 that the sensor <3> detection flag is not ON (step B311; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <3> has detected the player's hand or the like (step B311). B312). That is, it is determined whether or not the sensor determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302 is the sensor <3>.

If it is determined in step B312 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <3> (step B312; No), that is, the sensor that has been determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302. If is not sensor <3>, the process proceeds to step B330.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B312 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <3> (step B312; Yes), that is, it is determined that the player's hand or the like has been detected in the latest step B302. When the sensor is sensor <3>, an effect (not described later) for notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by sensor <3> is executed (step B313), and the sensor <3> detection flag is set. It is turned on (step B314), and the process proceeds to step B324.

  In step B324, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the sensor effect execution process (step B324).

If it is determined in step B324 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the sensor effect execution process (step B324; No), the process proceeds to step B302.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B324 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the sensor effect execution process (step B324; Yes), the instruction of the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor started in step B301 is terminated ( Step B325). That is, even if the sensor presentation is started, when the predetermined time has passed while the hand-holding sensor is not operated at all or the hand-holding sensor is not operated in the correct operation order, an instruction on the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor is given. finish.

  Next, the hand hold sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 and the front glass operation sensor 29) that has been effectively changed in the sensor effect setting process (FIG. 23) is changed to invalid (step B326), and all the sensor detection flags are turned OFF. (Step B327). That is, when the sensor <1> detection flag is turned ON in step B306, the sensor <1> detection flag is turned OFF. If the sensor <2> detection flag is turned on in step B310, the sensor <2> detection flag is turned off. If the sensor <3> detection flag is turned on in step S314, the sensor <3> detection flag is turned off.

  Next, the sensor detection notification effect is ended (step B328). That is, when the sensor <1> detection notification effect is executed in step B305, the sensor <1> detection notification effect is terminated. If the sensor <2> detection notification effect is executed in step B309, the sensor <2> detection notification effect is terminated. If the sensor <3> detection notification effect is executed in step S313, the sensor <3> detection notification effect is terminated.

  Next, an effect that does not notify the degree of expectation for the big hit (described later) is executed (step B329), and the sensor effect execution process ends.

  If it is determined in step B311 that the sensor <3> detection flag is ON (step B311; Yes), it is determined whether or not the sensor <4> has detected the player's hand or the like. (Step B315). That is, it is determined whether the sensor determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302 is the sensor <4>.

  If it is determined in step B315 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <4> (step B315; No), that is, the sensor that has been determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302. If is not sensor <4>, the process proceeds to step B330.

  In step B330, an instruction to re-operate the hand-holding sensor is displayed (step B330). Specifically, for example, “The order is wrong! , Etc. on the display device 41, the player is instructed to re-operate the hand-holding sensor from the beginning, that is, to re-operate the sensor <1> in a predetermined operation order.

  Next, the sensor detection notification effect is ended (step B331), all the sensor detection flags are turned OFF (step B332), and the process proceeds to step B302.

  If it is determined in step B315 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <4> (step B315; Yes), that is, it is determined that the player's hand or the like has been detected in the latest step B302. If the sensor is the sensor <4>, an effect (described later) for notifying that the player's hand has been detected by the sensor <4> is executed (step B316), and the hand started in step B301 is executed. The instruction of the operation mode of the holding sensor is ended (step B317).

  In this way, it is determined whether the sensor detection flag is ON in the order of sensor <1> → sensor <2> → sensor <3> → sensor <4>. If it is determined that there is a sensor, it is determined whether or not the sensor determined to have detected the player's hand or the like in the latest step B302 is that sensor (a sensor whose sensor detection flag is not ON). It is configured to determine whether or not the hand-hold sensor is operated in the correct operation order.

That is, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the detection mode of the operation detection means (the plurality of frame operation sensors 26 and / or the plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29) matches a predetermined detection mode. It functions as a determination means.
When the hand-held sensor is operated in the correct operation order before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the sensor effect (when the detection mode of the operation detection unit matches a predetermined detection mode), the display control unit The functioning effect control device 300 that functions is configured to change the display content of the display device 41 in the processing after step B317. Specifically, in this embodiment, the production control device 300 changes the content of the production and performs the announcement production when the hand-holding sensor is operated in the correct operation order before a predetermined time elapses from the start of the sensor production. Is configured to run.
On the other hand, when the hand-holding sensor is not operated in the correct operation order before a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the sensor effect (when the detection mode of the operation detection unit does not match the predetermined detection mode), the display control unit The effect control device 300 that functions is configured not to change the display content of the display device 41 in the processing after step B325. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 does not change the effect contents when the hand-holding sensor is not operated in the correct operation order before a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the sensor effect (notice) It is configured so as not to execute the production).

  Next, the hand-holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 and the front glass operation sensor 29) that has been effectively changed in the sensor effect setting process (FIG. 23) is changed to invalid (step B318), and steps B306, B310, and All sensor detection flags turned ON in step B314 are turned OFF (step B319).

  Next, when the hand-holding sensor is operated in the correct operation order, that is, when the hand-holding sensor operation is successful, an effect (described later) is executed (step B320), and the degree of expectation for the big hit is notified. It is determined whether or not there is (step B321).

  If it is determined in step B321 that it is not time to notify the degree of expectation for the big hit (step B321; No), the process of step B321 is repeated. In other words, until the timing for notifying the degree of expectation for the big hit, an effect or the like performed when the operation of the hand-holding sensor is successful is executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B321 that it is time to notify the degree of expectation for the big hit (step B321; Yes), the sensor detection notification effect executed in step B305, step B309, step B313, and step B316 is performed. The process ends (step B322), an effect (described later) for notifying the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed (step B323), and the sensor effect execution process ends.
In other words, the effect control device 300 functioning as display control means has a special result mode (winning result) in which the stop result mode of the variable display game is determined in advance according to the determination result of the operation mode determination unit (effect control device 300). It is configured to be able to report the degree of expectation that becomes (aspect).

  Here, the effect performed in steps B305, B309, B313, and B316 to notify that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor is a light emitting member corresponding to the sensor that has detected the player's hand or the like (for example, This can be done by changing the light emission mode of the frame lamps 17a to 17d), changing the operation mode of the movable combination objects 44a to 44d corresponding to the sensor detecting the player's hand or the like. In this way, by performing the effect of notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor, it is possible to say “Which sensor has detected the hand etc.” or “Whether the hand etc. have been detected properly” This makes it possible for the player to recognize it accurately.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 29A, frame lamps 17a to 17d configured by LEDs or the like are provided corresponding to the respective frame operation sensors 26, and a player's hand or the like is detected. By switching the frame lamp corresponding to the frame operation sensor 26 from the extinguished state to the light emitting state, it is possible to perform an effect informing that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor. In addition to switching from the light-off state to the light-emitting state, the light emission mode can be changed by switching from the light-emitting state to the light-off state, switching from the blinking state to the light-on state, or switching the light emission color. is there. In this case, for example, the higher the reliability of the reach effect, the larger the light emission mode of the frame lamp can be configured. In addition, the reliability can be increased as the number of frame lamps whose light emission modes are changed is increased.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 29B, movable accessories 44 a to 44 d are provided corresponding to the respective frame operation sensors 26, and the movable operations corresponding to the frame operation sensors 26 detecting the player's hand or the like are provided. By switching the accessory from the stopped state to the activated state, it is possible to perform an effect of notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor. In addition to switching from the stopped state to the operating state, the operation mode can be changed by switching from the operating state to the stopped state, switching the movable amount and the moving speed, and switching the moving direction. is there. In this case, for example, the higher the reliability of the reach effect, the larger the operation mode of the movable accessory may be changed. In addition, the reliability can be increased as the number of movable objects whose operation modes are changed increases.

That is, the frame lamps 17a to 17d and the movable accessories 44a to 44d function as decoration notification members.
The effect control device 300 functions as a notification effect control means for controlling the effect mode of the decoration notification member. Then, the effect control device 300 functioning as the notification effect control means corresponds to the decoration notification member corresponding to the movement of the player's operation detected by the operation detection means (a plurality of frame operation sensors 26 in this embodiment). It is comprised so that a production aspect may be changed.

Further, by switching the screen displayed on the display device 41 to a screen corresponding to the frame operation sensor 26 that has detected the player's hand or the like, an effect of notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor is provided. It can also be done. Specifically, for example, the hero on the screen displays the screen that is posing the same as the player, or the hero on the screen displays the screen that the player is posing next. Or the like, it is also possible to produce an effect of notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor. In this case, for example, as the number of sensors that detect a hand or the like increases, the display content of the display device 41 is changed (for example, a screen on which a hero on the screen gradually transforms). Can also be configured).
Here, when the hero on the screen is in the same pose as the player, for example, when the player's hand or the like is detected by the sensor <1>, the hero on the screen moves to the sensor <1>. It is a screen that has a pose that stretches out arms.
In addition, when the hero on the screen detects the player's hand or the like with the sensor <1>, for example, the screen on which the player is taking the next pose is the sensor <1. It is a screen which has taken the pose which extended the arm toward the sensor <2> which should be operated next.

In the present embodiment, the case where “display example 1” shown in FIG. 25 is displayed on the display device 41 in step B301 of the sensor effect execution process has been described. However, similarly to “display example 1”, the gaming machine 25, “Display Example 2”, “Display Example 3”, and the like shown in FIG. 25 may be displayed on the display device 41 when the player operates the hand-holding sensor with an operation trajectory that draws a large “Z” character before 10. Is possible.
Of course, in the sensor effect execution process, the correct operation order (correct operation trajectory) is limited to the operation trajectory similar to “Display Example 1” (the operation trajectory that draws a large “Z” in front of the gaming machine 10). Instead, the operation trajectory can be set as appropriate.

  When “display example 2” is displayed, the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper left side of the game area 32 is the sensor <1>, and the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper right side of the game area 32 is the sensor <2 > A glass front operation sensor 29 for detecting that a player's hand or the like is held in the approximate center of the detection space in front of the game area 32 is a sensor <3>, and a frame operation provided on the lower left side of the game area 32 Assuming that the sensor 26 is the sensor <4> and the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the lower right side of the game area 32 is the sensor <5>, the sensor <1> → the sensor <2 before the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the sensor effect. > → sensor <3> → sensor <4> → sensor <5> in order, an effect that notifies the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed.

“Display example 3” can be displayed when the glass pre-operation sensor 29 is arranged in three layers as shown in FIG.
When “Display Example 3” is displayed, the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper left side of the game area 32 is the sensor <1>, and the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper right side of the game area 32 is the sensor <2. > The front glass operation sensor 29 for detecting that the player's hand or the like is held on the rear side in the front-rear direction in the substantially upper right part of the detection space in front of the game area 32 is detected in the front of the game area 32. A front glass operation sensor 29 that detects that a player's hand or the like is held in the middle in the front-rear direction in the substantially central portion of the space is a sensor <medium>, and front and rear in the lower left of the detection space in front of the game area 32 A front glass operation sensor 29 for detecting that a player's hand is held in front of the direction is a sensor <front>, a frame operation sensor 26 provided on the lower left side of the game area 32 is a sensor <4>, and a game area 32 Operation on the lower right side of the Sensor <5>, sensor <1> → sensor <2> → sensor <back> → sensor <middle> → sensor <front> → sensor <4 before a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the sensor effect. If it is operated in the order of> → sensor <5>, an effect of informing the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed.

Next, an outline of the above-described sensor effect executed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect display when the sensor effect is executed.

When a special figure fluctuation display game is started and a reach occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game, a screen as shown in FIG. Displayed on the device 41.
Next, when a sensor effect command is received from the game control device 100, a screen as shown in FIG. 26B is displayed on the display device 41, and the hand-holding sensor is effectively changed at a predetermined timing. .
Next, the sensor effect execution process is started, and a screen for instructing the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor is displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG.

When the hand-holding sensor is operated in the correct operation order (in this case, when the player takes a transformation pose (a pose that draws a large “Z” character) instead of the hero on the screen, the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor is changed. When the instruction is finished, the hand-holding sensor is changed to invalid, and then an effect that is performed when the hand-holding sensor is successfully operated is executed, and a screen as shown in FIG. Is displayed.
After that, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the sensor effect execution process and when it is time to notify the degree of expectation for the jackpot, the effect for notifying the degree of expectation for the jackpot is executed, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot is high A screen as shown in FIG. 26E is displayed on the display device 41, and a screen as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the sensor effect execution process in a state where the hand-holding sensor is not operated at all or in a state where the hand-holding sensor is not operated in the correct operation order, the instruction on the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor is ended. At the same time, the hand-holding sensor is changed to invalid, and a screen as shown in FIG. Thereafter, an effect that does not notify the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed, and a screen as shown in FIG. 26H (the same screen as that shown in FIG. 26A) is displayed on the display device 41.

In the above description, as a sensor effect, the player operates the frame operation sensor 26 (in the case of “Display Example 2” or “Display Example 3” shown in FIG. 25, the frame operation sensor 26 and the front glass operation sensor 29 Although an effect that reflects (operation) (hereinafter referred to as “sensor effect for the frame operation sensor 26”) has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a plurality of types of sensor effects. The sensor effects for the frame operation sensor 26 described above and effects that reflect only the operation of the pre-glass operation sensor 29 by the player (hereinafter referred to as “for the pre-glass operation sensor 29”). It is also possible to configure to select a sensor effect to be executed from among “sensor effects”. Here, an example of the sensor effect for the pre-glass operation sensor 29 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the pre-glass operation sensor 29 by the player.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the sensor effect execution process 2 performed in the sensor effect execution process (step B3) in the sensor effect setting process described above when the sensor effect for the glass front operation sensor 29 is selected. is there.

[Sensor production execution process 2]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the sensor effect execution process, the effect control device 300 first starts an instruction to operate the hand-holding sensor (step B341). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 27A, the display screen of the display device 41 is divided into a plurality of regions (four regions in the case of FIG. 27), and one of the regions is selected. A screen for instructing is displayed on the display device 41.

  Next, based on the detection signal from the switch input circuit 336, it is determined whether or not the pre-glass operation sensor 29, which is a hand-holding sensor, has detected a player's hand or the like (step B342).

If it is determined in step B342 that the pre-glass operation sensor 29, which is a hand-holding sensor, has not detected the player's hand or the like (step B342; No), the process proceeds to step B344.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B342 that the pre-glass operation sensor 29, which is a hand-holding sensor, has detected a player's hand or the like (step B342; Yes), the player's hand or the like is detected by the pre-glass operation sensor 29. An effect of notifying that it has been detected is executed (step B343), and the process proceeds to step B344. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), a predetermined area among a plurality of areas on the display screen of the display device 41 (in the case of FIG. 27 (B), an area displayed as “D”). Is selected, an effect of notifying that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the pre-glass operation sensor 29 is executed, and “D” is displayed in the selected region (in the case of FIG. 27B). Change the color etc.

Here, the detection space in front of the game area 32 is divided into a plurality of parts corresponding to the plurality of areas on the display screen of the display device 41, and when a player's hand is held over a predetermined part of the detection space, It is also possible to determine that an area corresponding to a portion where a player's hand or the like is held is selected from a plurality of areas on the screen. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the detection space in front of the game area 32 is divided into a part (upper left part) corresponding to an area displayed as “A” on the display screen, and a display screen. A portion (upper right portion) corresponding to an area displayed as “B”, a portion corresponding to an area displayed as “C” (lower left portion) on the display screen, and an area displayed as “D” on the display screen When a player's hand is held over a predetermined part of the detection space (for example, the lower right part), the player's hand is It is determined that the area corresponding to the part held up (lower right part) (area displaying “D”) is selected, and the color of the selected area (area displaying “D”) is set. It can also be configured to change.
In this case, since the interval between the portions in the detection space is larger than the interval between the regions on the display screen, only the player's hand or the like is detected over any region on the display screen. Compared to the case, it becomes easier to select a desired region on the display screen.

  In step B344, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the sensor effect execution process 2 (step B344).

If it is determined in step B344 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the sensor effect execution process 2 (step B344; No), the process proceeds to step B342. Therefore, if another area on the display screen is selected later before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the sensor effect execution process 2, the sensor detection notification effect is executed again, and the area selected later The color etc. are changed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B344 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the sensor effect execution process 2 (step B344; Yes), the instruction for operating the hand-holding sensor started in step B341 is terminated ( Step B345).

  Next, the hand-holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 and the front glass operation sensor 29) that has been effectively changed in the sensor effect setting process (FIG. 23) is changed to invalid (step B346), and is executed in step B343. The sensor detection notification effect is terminated (step B347). In addition, when performing the said sensor production | presentation execution process 2, only the front glass operation sensor 29 may be sufficient as the hand-holding sensor changed effectively by the above-mentioned sensor production | presentation setting process (FIG. 23).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the player's hand or the like has been detected last is a predetermined pre-glass operation sensor 29 (step B348). Specifically, for example, a quiz is given before displaying the screen shown in FIG. 27A (or the screen shown in FIG. 27A may be displayed), and the correct answer of the quiz is determined. It is determined whether or not the displayed area (correct area) has been selected last. In the sensor effect execution process 2, it is possible to select an area many times as long as a predetermined time elapses from the start of the sensor effect execution process 2. Therefore, in step B348, it is determined whether or not the last selected region is a correct region.

If it is determined in step S384 that the player's hand or the like was detected last is the predetermined glass front operation sensor 29 (step B348; Yes), that is, the last selected region is the correct region. In that case, an effect for notifying the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed (step B349), and the sensor effect execution process 2 is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S384 that the player's hand or the like was detected last is not the predetermined glass front operation sensor 29 (step B348; No), that is, the last selected region is not the correct region. If no region is selected, an effect that does not notify the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed (step B350), and the sensor effect execution process 2 is terminated.

By the way, the gaming machine 10 can also be configured to switch an effect table for determining an effect pattern according to an execution interval of sensor effects. Here, an example of this case will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the effect table setting process in which the effect control device 300 switches the effect table for determining the effect pattern according to the execution interval of the sensor effect.
FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the frame operation sensor 26 by the player.

[Production table setting process]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the effect table setting process, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the game has continued for a predetermined time (1 hour in the present embodiment) or more (step C1). Specifically, if the execution of the variable display game, the operation of the operation unit 24, or the like is detected, it is determined that the game is continued.

When it is determined in step C1 that the game has not continued for a predetermined time or longer (step C1; No), the effect table A is set as an effect table for determining the effect pattern (step C4).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C1 that the game has continued for a predetermined time or longer (step C1; Yes), the number of executions of the special figure variation display game performed after the execution of the previous (latest) sensor effect is specified. It is determined whether or not the number of times (100 in this embodiment) or more has elapsed (step C2).

When it is determined in step C2 that the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed after the previous (latest) sensor effect execution has not exceeded the specified number of times (step C2; No), the effect pattern is determined. An effect table A is set as an effect table for performing (step C4).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C2 that the number of executions of the special figure variation display game performed after the previous (latest) sensor effect has been executed exceeds the specified number (step C2; Yes), the effect pattern is determined. An effect table B having a higher appearance rate of the sensor effect than the effect table A is set as an effect table for performing (step C3), and the effect table setting process is terminated.

  Thereby, when the player is in the same posture for a long time, the effect table B having a high appearance rate of the sensor effect (preferably the sensor effect for the frame operation sensor 26) is set as the effect table. For example, when operating the frame operation sensor 26 disposed on the upper left side or the upper right side of the game area 32 by a sensor effect, the player raises his arm as shown in FIG. It is necessary to stand up as shown in 31 (B). That is, the gaming machine 10 can prompt the player to take various postures by sensor effects (particularly, sensor effects for the frame operation sensor 26). Therefore, when the player has been in the same posture for a long time, the effect table B is set as the effect table and the appearance rate of the sensor effect is increased, so that the player can refresh, It is possible to improve and prevent and eliminate economy syndrome (economy class syndrome) and stiff shoulders.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined in step C2 that the number of executions of the special figure variation display game performed after the previous (latest) sensor effect execution has exceeded the specified number of times (step C2; Yes). The production table B is set as the production table for determining the production pattern (step C3), but the production table is not limited to this. For example, if it is determined in step C2 that the number of executions of the special figure variation display game performed after execution of the previous (latest) sensor effect has exceeded a specified number of times (step C2; Yes), the previous (latest) ) In the sensor effect, it is determined whether the hand-holding sensor has detected the player's hand or the like. If it is determined that it has not been detected, the effect table B is set (step C3), and it is determined that it has been detected. In this case, it is also possible to configure so as to set the effect table A (step C4). By configuring in this way, the appearance rate of the sensor effect can be increased for a player who does not operate the hand-holding sensor despite the appearance of the sensor effect, so that the player can participate in the sensor effect. It can be motivated.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 can be configured to perform a sensor effect using a hand-hold sensor included in the gaming machine 10 installed next to the gaming machine 10. Here, an example of this case will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG.
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) and the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B and gaming machine C) installed adjacent thereto.
FIG. 33 shows a sensor effect setting that is executed instead of the sensor effect setting process of FIG. 23 when the effect control device 300 performs a sensor effect that also uses a hand-hold sensor provided in the adjacent gaming machine 10. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing 2;

[Sensor production setting process 2]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the sensor effect setting process 2, the effect control device 300 first receives a sensor effect command as information transmitted from the game control device 100 in order to perform an effect setting process. Is determined (step B11).

If it is determined in step B11 that the sensor effect command has not been received (step B11; No), the sensor effect setting process 2 is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B11 that the sensor effect command has been received (step B11; Yes), communication is performed with the effect control device 300B of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B) installed on the left side. And communicating with the effect control device 300C of the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine C) installed on the right side, and at least one of the gaming machines 10 installed on the adjacent side is an empty base. It is determined whether or not there is (step B12).

When it is determined in step B12 that at least one of the adjacent gaming machines 10 is not an empty board (step B12; No), that is, the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side is also included. If the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right side is not empty, the hand-holding sensor in the sensor detection range 1 is effectively changed (step B13). That is, the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) is effectively changed.
And the above-mentioned sensor effect execution process (FIG. 24) (or the above-mentioned sensor effect execution process 2 (FIG. 28) may be performed) (step B14), and the said sensor effect setting process 2 is complete | finished.

  Further, when it is determined in step B12 that at least one of the adjacent gaming machines 10 is a vacant machine (step B12; Yes), that is, the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine) installed on the left side. B) and / or when the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right is an empty board, it is installed on the right with the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left. It is determined whether or not both of the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) are vacant (step B15).

  When it is determined in step B15 that both the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side and the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right side are vacant (step B15 ; Yes), the hand-held sensor in the sensor detection range 2 is effectively changed (step B16). That is, while effectively changing the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine A), a command for enabling the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine B) installed on the left side; A command for enabling a hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side is prepared.

Next, a command for enabling the prepared hand-holding sensor is sent to the effect control device 300B of the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left and the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C installed on the right). ) Is transmitted to both of the production control devices 300C (step B17). Accordingly, the hand-holding sensor is effectively changed in both the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side and the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right side. .
Then, a sensor effect execution process (with sub-substrate communication) is performed (step B18), and the sensor effect setting process 2 is terminated.

  If it is determined in step B15 that both the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left and the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right are not empty (step In B15; No), it is determined whether or not only the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side is an empty base (step B19).

  In Step B19, when it is determined that only the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side is an empty base (Step B19; Yes), the hand-holding sensor in the sensor detection range 3 is effectively changed. (Step B20). That is, a command for effectively changing the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) and enabling the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine B) installed on the left side is prepared. To do.

Next, a command for enabling the prepared hand-holding sensor is transmitted to the effect control device 300B of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B) installed on the left side (step B17). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side, the hand-holding sensor is effectively changed.
Then, a sensor effect execution process (with sub-substrate communication) is performed (step B18), and the sensor effect setting process 2 is terminated.

  If it is determined in step B19 that only the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left is not an empty board (step B19; Yes), that is, the gaming machine 10 installed on the right ( When only the gaming machine C) is an empty base, the hand-holding sensor in the sensor detection range 4 is effectively changed (step B21). In other words, a command for effectively changing the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine A) and enabling the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side is prepared. To do.

Next, a command for enabling the prepared hand-holding sensor is transmitted to the effect control device 300C of the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side (step B17). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side, the hand-holding sensor is effectively changed.
Then, a sensor effect execution process (with sub-substrate communication) is performed (step B18), and the sensor effect setting process 2 is terminated.

[Sensor effect execution processing (with communication between sub-boards)]
Next, details of the sensor effect execution process (with sub-substrate communication) (step B18) in the sensor effect setting process 2 (FIG. 33) will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B), in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication), the effect control device 300 first starts the instruction of the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor (step) B801).

Here, it is assumed that “display example 1” shown in FIG. 35 is displayed on the display device 41 in step B801. That is, the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the lower right side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left is the sensor <1>, and the gaming machine 10 (gaming) installed on the left The frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper right side of the gaming area 32 in the machine B) is the sensor <2>, and the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper left side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) is used as the sensor. <3> The frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper right side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) is a sensor <4>, and the lower left side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A). The frame operation sensor 26 provided on the sensor is <5>, the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the lower right side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) is the sensor <6>, sensor <1> → Sen <2> → sensor <3> → sensor <4> → sensor <5> → screen that instructs that the operation in the order of sensor <6> is, in step B801, and displayed on the display device 41.
Note that the screen of “Display Example 1” is the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side and the gaming machine 10 installed on the right side in the sensor effect setting process 2 (FIG. 33) described above. When it is determined that both (game machine C) are vacant (step B15; Yes), or only game machine 10 (game machine B) installed on the left is determined to be vacant. In this case (Step B19; Yes), the screen can be displayed.

  Next, based on the detection signal from the switch input circuit 336, whether the hand-holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29) included in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine A) has detected the player's hand, etc. It is determined whether or not (step B802).

If it is determined in step B802 that the hand-holding sensor included in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) has detected a player's hand or the like (step B802; Yes), the process proceeds to step B804.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B802 that the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) does not detect the player's hand or the like (step B802; No), it is installed on the left side. Whether or not a hand-holding sensor detection command is received from the production control device 300B of the existing gaming machine 10 (game machine B) or the production control device 300C of the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side. Determine (step B803). This hand-holding sensor detection command is used when the hand-holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29) provided in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine B) installed on the left side detects the player's hand or the like. The hand holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29) provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side detects the player's hand and the like. Transmitted from the effect control device 300C.

If it is determined in step B803 that the hand-holding sensor detection command has not been received (step B803; No), the process proceeds to step B833.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B803 that a hand-holding sensor detection command has been received (step B803; Yes), the process proceeds to step B804.

  In step B804, it is determined whether the sensor <1> detection flag is ON (step B804).

  If it is determined in step B804 that the sensor <1> detection flag is not ON (step B804; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <1> has detected the player's hand (step S804). B805).

  If it is determined in step B805 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <1> (step B805; No), the process proceeds to step B839.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B805 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <1> (step B805; Yes), it is indicated that the player's hand has been detected by the sensor <1>. An execution command for instructing to execute the effect to be notified is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control device 300B) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B) provided with the sensor <1> (step B806). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) including the sensor <1>, the light emitting member corresponding to the sensor that detected the player's hand or the like (specifically, for example, a frame lamp shown in FIG. 29A). A movable accessory (specifically, for example, FIG. 29B) corresponding to the sensor that changes the light emission mode of the frame lamp corresponding to the sensor <1> among 17a to 17d or detects the player's hand or the like. ) Of the movable combination 44a to 44d shown in FIG. 4), such as changing the operation mode of the movable combination corresponding to the sensor <1>. Then, the sensor <1> detection flag is turned on (step B807), and the process proceeds to step B833.

  If the sensor <1> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A), the player's hand or the like is detected by the sensor <1> in step B806. An effect to notify the effect is executed. If the sensor <1> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side, in step B806, the player's hand or the like is detected. An execution command for instructing to execute the effect informing that it has been detected in <1> is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control device 300C) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) including the sensor <1>.

  If it is determined in step B804 that the sensor <1> detection flag is ON (step B804; Yes), it is determined whether the sensor <2> detection flag is ON (step B808).

  If it is determined in step B808 that the sensor <2> detection flag is not ON (step B808; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <2> has detected the player's hand (step S808). B809).

  If it is determined in step B809 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <2> (step B809; No), the process proceeds to step B839.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B809 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <2> (step B809; Yes), the fact that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <2> is indicated. An execution command for instructing to execute the effect to be notified is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control device 300B) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B) provided with the sensor <2> (step B810). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) including the sensor <2>, the light emitting member corresponding to the sensor that detected the player's hand or the like (specifically, for example, a frame lamp shown in FIG. 29A). A movable accessory (specifically, for example, FIG. 29 (B) corresponding to the sensor that changes the light emission mode of the frame lamp corresponding to sensor <2>) among 17a to 17d or detects the player's hand or the like. The operation such as changing the operation mode of the movable combination corresponding to the sensor <2> among the movable combinations 44a to 44d shown in FIG. Then, the sensor <2> detection flag is turned on (step B811), and the process proceeds to step B833.

  If the sensor <2> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A), the player's hand or the like is detected by the sensor <2> in step B810. An effect to notify the effect is executed. If the sensor <2> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) installed on the right side, in step B810, the player's hand or the like is detected. An execution command for instructing to execute the effect informing that it has been detected in <2> is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control device 300C) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine C) including the sensor <2>.

  When it is determined in step B808 that the sensor <2> detection flag is ON (step B808; Yes), it is determined whether the sensor <3> detection flag is ON (step B812).

  If it is determined in step B812 that the sensor <3> detection flag is not ON (step B812; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <3> has detected the player's hand or the like (step B812). B813).

  If it is determined in step B813 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <3> (step B813; No), the process proceeds to step B839.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B813 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <3> (step B813; Yes), the fact that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <3> is indicated. The effect to notify is executed (step B814). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) including the sensor <3>, the light emitting member corresponding to the sensor that detected the player's hand or the like (specifically, for example, a frame lamp shown in FIG. 29A). A movable accessory (specifically, for example, FIG. 29B) corresponding to the sensor that changes the light emission mode of the frame lamp corresponding to the sensor <3> among 17a to 17d or detects the player's hand or the like. The operation of the movable combination 44a to 44d shown in FIG. 4) is changed, or the operation mode of the movable combination corresponding to the sensor <3> is changed. Then, the sensor <3> detection flag is turned on (step B815), and the process proceeds to step B833.

  The sensor <3> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side, or the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right side. In step B814, an execution command for instructing to execute an effect informing that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <3> is executed in step B814. 3> is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control device 300B or effect control device 300C) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B or game machine C).

  When it is determined in step B812 that the sensor <3> detection flag is ON (step B812; Yes), it is determined whether the sensor <4> detection flag is ON (step B816).

  If it is determined in step B816 that the sensor <4> detection flag is not ON (step B816; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <4> has detected the player's hand or the like (step B816). B817).

  If it is determined in step B817 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <4> (step B817; No), the process proceeds to step B839.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step B817 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <4> (step B817; Yes), the fact that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <4> is indicated. The effect to notify is executed (step B818). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) provided with the sensor <4>, the light emitting member corresponding to the sensor that detected the player's hand or the like (specifically, for example, a frame lamp shown in FIG. 29A). A movable accessory (specifically, for example, FIG. 29B) corresponding to the sensor that changes the light emission mode of the frame lamp corresponding to the sensor <4> among 17a to 17d or detects the player's hand or the like. The operation such as changing the operation mode of the movable combination corresponding to the sensor <4> among the movable combinations 44a to 44d shown in FIG. Then, the sensor <4> detection flag is turned on (step B819), and the process proceeds to step B833.

  The sensor <4> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side, or the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right side. In step B818, an execution command for instructing to execute an effect informing that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <4> is executed in step B818. 4> is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control device 300B or production control device 300C) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B or game machine C).

  When it is determined in step B816 that the sensor <4> detection flag is ON (step B816; Yes), it is determined whether the sensor <5> detection flag is ON (step B820).

  If it is determined in step B820 that the sensor <5> detection flag is not ON (step B820; No), it is determined whether or not the sensor <5> has detected the player's hand or the like (step S820). B821).

  If it is determined in step B821 that the player's hand or the like is not detected by the sensor <5> (step B821; No), the process proceeds to step B839.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B821 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <5> (step B821; Yes), the fact that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <5> is indicated. The effect to notify is executed (step B822). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) including the sensor <5>, the light emitting member corresponding to the sensor that detected the player's hand or the like (specifically, for example, a frame lamp shown in FIG. 29A). A movable accessory (specifically, for example, FIG. 29B) corresponding to the sensor that changes the light emission mode of the frame lamp corresponding to the sensor <5> among 17a to 17d or detects the player's hand or the like. The operation such as changing the operation mode of the movable combination corresponding to the sensor <5> among the movable combinations 44a to 44d shown in FIG. Then, the sensor <5> detection flag is turned ON (step B823), and the process proceeds to step B833.

  The sensor <5> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side, or the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right side. In step B822, an execution command for instructing to execute an effect informing that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <5> is executed in step B822. 5> is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control device 300B or production control device 300C) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B or game machine C).

  In step B833, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) (step B833).

If it is determined in step B833 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) (step B833; No), the process proceeds to step B802.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B833 that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) (step B833; Yes), the operation of the hand-holding sensor started in step B801 The mode instruction is terminated (step B834).

  Next, the hand-holding sensor included in the gaming machine 10 (game machine A) that has been effectively changed in the sensor effect setting process 2 (FIG. 33) is changed to invalid, and the sensor effect setting process 2 (FIG. 33). ), A command for invalidating the hand-holding sensor is transmitted to the transmission destination (gaming machine B and / or gaming machine C) of the command (step B835). When a command for invalidating the hand-holding sensor is transmitted, the hand-holding sensor is changed to invalid in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine B and / or the gaming machine C) that has received the command.

  Next, all sensor detection flags turned on in the sensor effect execution process (with sub-substrate communication) are turned off (step B836).

  Next, the sensor detection notification effect executed in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) is terminated, and an instruction is given to execute the sensor detection notification effect in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication). When the execution command is transmitted, an end command for instructing to end the sensor detection notification effect is transmitted to the transmission destination (gaming machine B and / or gaming machine C) of the command (step B837). When an end command for instructing to end the sensor detection notification effect is transmitted, the sensor detection notification effect is ended in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine B and / or the gaming machine C) that has received the end command. .

  Next, an effect that does not notify the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed (step B838), and the sensor effect execution process (with sub-substrate communication) ends.

  If it is determined in step B820 that the sensor <5> detection flag is ON (step B820; Yes), it is determined whether or not the sensor <6> has detected the player's hand or the like. (Step B824).

  If it is determined in step B824 that the player's hand or the like has not been detected by the sensor <6> (step B824; No), the process proceeds to step B839.

  In step B839, an instruction to re-operate the hand-holding sensor is displayed (step B839).

  Next, the sensor detection notification effect executed in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) is terminated, and an instruction is given to execute the sensor detection notification effect in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication). When the execution command is transmitted, an end command for instructing to end the sensor detection notification effect is transmitted to the transmission destination (gaming machine B and / or gaming machine C) of the command (step B840). When an end command for instructing to end the sensor detection notification effect is transmitted, the sensor detection notification effect is ended in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine B and / or the gaming machine C) that has received the end command. .

  Next, all sensor detection flags turned ON in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) are turned OFF (step B841), and the process proceeds to step B802.

  If it is determined in step B824 that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <6> (step B824; Yes), the fact that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <6> is determined. The effect to notify is executed (step B825). Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) including the sensor <6>, the light emitting member corresponding to the sensor that detected the player's hand or the like (specifically, for example, a frame lamp shown in FIG. 29A). A movable accessory (specifically, for example, FIG. 29B) corresponding to the sensor that changes the light emission mode of the frame lamp corresponding to the sensor <6> among 17a to 17d or detects the player's hand or the like. The operation such as changing the operation mode of the movable combination corresponding to the sensor <6> among the movable combinations 44a to 44d shown in FIG.

  The sensor <6> is one of the hand-holding sensors provided in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left side, or the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine C) installed on the right side. In step B825, an execution command for instructing to execute an effect informing that the player's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor <6> is executed in step B825. 6> is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control device 300B or production control device 300C) of the gaming machine 10 (game machine B or game machine C).

  Next, the instruction of the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor started in step B801 is ended (step B826).

  Next, the hand-holding sensor included in the gaming machine 10 (game machine A) that has been effectively changed in the sensor effect setting process 2 (FIG. 33) is changed to invalid, and the sensor effect setting process 2 (FIG. 33). ), A command for invalidating the hand-holding sensor is transmitted to the transmission destination of the command (the gaming machine B and / or the gaming machine C) (step B827). When a command for invalidating the hand-holding sensor is transmitted, the hand-holding sensor is changed to invalid in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine B and / or the gaming machine C) that has received the command.

  Next, all sensor detection flags turned on in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) are turned off (step B828).

  Next, when the hand-holding sensor is operated in the correct operation order, that is, when the operation of the hand-holding sensor is successful (step B829), it is time to notify the degree of expectation for the big hit Is determined (step B830).

If it is determined in step B830 that it is not time to notify the degree of expectation for the big hit (step B830; No), the process of step B830 is repeated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B830 that it is time to notify the degree of expectation for the big hit (step B830; Yes), the sensor detection notification effect executed in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication). When the execution command instructing to execute the sensor detection notification effect is transmitted in the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication), the transmission destination of the command (the gaming machine B and / or the gaming machine) C) transmits an end command instructing to end the sensor detection notification effect (step B831). When an end command for instructing to end the sensor detection notification effect is transmitted, the sensor detection notification effect is ended in the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine B and / or the gaming machine C) that has received the end command. .

  Next, an effect for notifying the degree of expectation for the big hit is executed (step B832), and the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the case where “display example 1” illustrated in FIG. 35 is displayed on the display device 41 in step B801 of the sensor effect execution process (with inter-sub-board communication) has been described. When the player operates the hand-holding sensor with the same operation trajectory as “1”, “display example 2” shown in FIG.
Of course, in the sensor effect execution processing (with inter-sub-board communication), the correct operation order (correct operation locus) is not limited to the operation locus similar to “Display Example 1”, and the operation locus can be set as appropriate. is there.

  When “Display Example 2” is displayed, the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the lower right side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed on the left is connected to the sensor <1>, the left The frame operation sensor 26 provided on the upper right side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine B) installed in the sensor <2>, the upper left side of the gaming area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A). The frame operation sensor 26 provided on the right side of the gaming area 32 of the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) is the sensor <4>, and the frame operating sensor 26 provided on the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) is the sensor <4>. In the machine A), the glass pre-operation sensor 29 for detecting that a player's hand or the like is held in the approximate center of the detection space in front of the game area 32 is the sensor <5>, and the game machine 10 (game machine A) Below the game area 32 From the start of the sensor effect, the frame operation sensor 26 provided in is set as sensor <6>, and the frame operation sensor 26 provided on the lower right side of the game area 32 in the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine A) is set as sensor <7>. If the sensor <1> → sensor <2> → sensor <3> → sensor <4> → sensor <5> → sensor <6> → sensor <7> is operated before the predetermined time has elapsed, An effect that informs the degree of expectation of is performed.

  In this way, by configuring so as to perform the sensor effect using the hand-holding sensor provided in the gaming machine 10 installed next to the game machine 10, it becomes possible for the player to operate in a wider range, and the range of the effect is expanded. , Can enhance the interest of the game. In addition, players can enjoy a game more effectively by refreshing, maintaining and improving health, and economy syndrome (economy class syndrome). It is possible to prevent and eliminate stiff shoulders and stiff shoulders.

[Property sensor effect setting processing]
Next, the accessory sensor effect setting process performed in the game management process (step S104) in the main process of the effect control device 300 shown in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the present embodiment, an effect that reflects the operation of the pre-glass operation sensor 29 by the player will be described as an accessory sensor effect, but the accessory sensor effect is not limited to this. The accessory sensor effect can be configured as an effect that reflects the operation of the frame operation sensor 26 by the player, or as an effect that reflects the operation of the frame operation sensor 26 and the front glass operation sensor 29 by the player. It is also possible to do.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the accessory sensor effect setting process, the effect control device 300 first receives an accessory sensor effect command as information transmitted from the game control device 100 to perform an effect setting process. It is determined whether or not (step D1).

If it is determined in step D1 that an accessory sensor effect command has not been received (step D1; No), the accessory sensor effect setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step D1 that an accessory sensor effect command has been received from the game control device 100 (step D1; Yes), the hand-holding sensor (the frame operation sensor 26 or the front glass operation sensor 29) is enabled. Change (step D2). In the case of the accessory sensor effect setting process in the present embodiment, the hand-holding sensor that is effectively changed may be only the pre-glass operation sensor 29.
And an accessory sensor effect execution process is performed (step D3), and the said accessory sensor effect setting process is complete | finished.

[Functional sensor effect execution processing]
Next, details of the accessory sensor effect execution process (step D3) in the aforementioned accessory sensor effect setting process (FIG. 36) will be described.
In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates as that the production | presentation control apparatus 300 has memorize | stored the operation | movement pattern table shown in FIG. 38, the content of the operation | movement pattern table which the production | generation control apparatus 300 has memorize | stored is shown in FIG. The content is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the accessory sensor effect execution process, the effect control device 300 first starts an instruction of the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor (step D301).

  Next, based on the detection signal from the switch input circuit 336, it is determined whether or not the pre-glass operation sensor 29, which is a hand-holding sensor, has detected a player's hand or the like (step D302).

If it is determined in step D302 that the pre-glass operation sensor 29, which is a hand-holding sensor, has not detected the player's hand or the like (step D302; No), the process proceeds to step D311.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step D302 that the pre-glass operation sensor 29, which is a hand-holding sensor, has detected the player's hand or the like (step D302; Yes), the stored selection operation pattern is referred to. It is determined whether or not the player's operation mode is level 1 (step D303). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, a speed of moving a hand or the like held by a player over the detection space in front of the game area 32 to the left or right (or up and down, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as “hand holding speed”). Is determined once or less per second.

  In step D303, when it is determined that the player's operation mode is level 1 (step D303; Yes), that is, when the hand-holding speed is 1 time / second or less, the player is in front of the game area 32. It is determined that the hand or the like held over the detection space is not moved, and the accessory action pattern 1 is set (step D304), and the process proceeds to step D311. When the accessory action pattern 1 is set in this way, as shown in FIG. 38, the movable accessory 44a is switched to the stopped state (or remains in the stopped state), and the blower 46 is switched to the stopped state. (Alternatively, it remains stopped.) In addition, a screen for the accessory action pattern 1 (for example, a screen on which a fan or a flower hardly moves) is displayed on the display device 41.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step D303 that the player's operation mode is not level 1 (step D303; No), that is, when the hand-holding speed is not less than once / second, the player's operation mode is level 2. (Step D305). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not the hand holding speed is 3 times / second or less.

  When it is determined in step D305 that the player's operation mode is level 2 (step D305; Yes), that is, when the hand-holding speed is 3 times / second or less, the accessory action pattern 2 is set. (Step D306), the process proceeds to Step D311. When the accessory action pattern 2 is set in this manner, as shown in FIG. 38, the movable accessory 44a is switched to a low speed state where it operates at a low speed (or remains in a low speed state), and the blower device 46 is It switches to a breeze state that blows a breeze (or remains in a breeze state). In addition, the display device 41 displays a screen for the accessory action pattern 2 (for example, a screen in which a fan or a flower is moving on the screen).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step D305 that the player's operation mode is not level 2 (step D305; No), that is, when the hand-holding speed is not 3 times / second or less, the player's operation mode is level 3 Is determined (step D307). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not the hand holding speed is 5 times / second or less.

  When it is determined in step D307 that the player's operation mode is level 3 (step D307; Yes), that is, when the hand-holding speed is 5 times / second or less, the accessory action pattern 3 is set. (Step D308), the process proceeds to Step D311. When the accessory action pattern 3 is set in this way, as shown in FIG. 38, the movable accessory 44a is switched to the medium speed state where it operates faster than the low speed state (or remains in the medium speed state). Then, the blower device 46 switches to a blower state in which the wind is blown stronger than the light wind state (or remains in the blower state). In addition, a screen for the accessory action pattern 3 (for example, a screen on which a bubble or flower moves faster than the screen for the accessory action pattern 2) is displayed on the display device 41.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step D307 that the player's operation mode is not level 3 (step D307; No), it is determined that the player's operation mode is level 4 (step D309), and the player operates Pattern 4 is set (step D310), and the process proceeds to step D311. When the accessory operating pattern 4 is set in this manner, as shown in FIG. 38, the movable accessory 44a is switched to a high speed state in which it operates faster than the medium speed state (or remains in the high speed state), The blower device 46 is switched to a strong wind state in which the wind is blown stronger than the blowing state (or remains in the strong wind state). In addition, a screen for the accessory action pattern 4 (for example, a screen in which a fan or flower moves faster than the screen for the accessory action pattern 3) is displayed on the display device 41.

  In step D311, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the accessory sensor effect execution process (step D311).

  If it is determined in step D311 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the accessory sensor effect execution process (step D311; No), the process proceeds to step D302. Therefore, if the player's operation mode changes before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the accessory sensor effect execution process, another accessory operation pattern is set, and the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a, the blower device 46 ventilation modes, display contents of the display device 41, and the like are changed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step D311 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the accessory sensor effect execution process (step D311; Yes), the instruction of the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor started in step D301 is ended. (Step D312), the hand-holding sensor that has been effectively changed in the above-mentioned accessory sensor effect setting process (FIG. 36) is changed to invalid (Step D313), and the accessory sensor effect execution process ends.

In this way, in the accessory sensor effect, as shown in FIG. 39A, when the movement of the player's hand etc. over the detection space in front of the game area 32 is slow, the movable accessory 44a is slowly And the blower 46 is configured to blow weak wind. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), when the player is moving over the detection space in front of the game area 32 and his / her hand moves fast, the movable accessory 44a operates quickly and the blower 46 is strong. It is configured to blow wind.
That is, the production control device 300 functions as an operation mode determination unit that determines the detection mode of the operation detection unit (a plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29 in this embodiment). And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 which functions as an accessory control means is comprised so that the operation | movement aspect of the movable accessory 44a can be changed according to the result of having determined the detection aspect of the operation detection means. Specifically, the production control device 300 has a plurality of types of operation modes in which the movable amount and / or the movement speed of the movable combination 44a are different as the operation modes of the movable combination 44a, and the operation detection unit detects the detection mode. According to the determined result, one of a plurality of types of operation modes is selected, and the movable amount and / or the moving speed of the movable accessory 44a can be adjusted based on the selected operation mode. Yes.

  In the case of this embodiment, if the player's hand or the like can be detected by the pre-glass operation sensor 29, the player puts the hand or the like on the display screen of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. It may be moved while being held, or may be moved while being held over the movable accessory 44a as shown in FIG.

Next, the outline | summary of the above-mentioned accessory sensor effect performed in this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG.40 and FIG.41.
FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are diagrams illustrating an example of the effect display when executing the accessory sensor effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40, when the decorative special figure fluctuation display game is temporarily stopped in a result mode other than the special result mode in the middle of the special figure display game as shown in FIG. It can be used for the promotion effect of the probability fluctuation performed at the time of fluctuation.

Specifically, for example, a special figure variation display game is started first. Then, when an accessory sensor effect command is received from the game control device 100, the hand-holding sensor is effectively changed at a predetermined timing.
Next, the accessory sensor effect execution process is started, and a screen for instructing the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor is displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG.

  Next, when the player moves his / her hand over the detection space in front of the game area 32 to blow the balloon on the screen, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), the screen fanning with a fan to blow the balloon. Is displayed on the display device 41. In addition, the movable accessory 44a operates and rotates, and wind is blown from the blower 46 although illustration is omitted.

  Further, when the player moves his / her hand held in the detection space in front of the game area 32 more quickly, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Moreover, while the movable accessory 44a rotates more quickly, a stronger wind is blown from the blower 46 although illustration is omitted.

  After that, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the accessory sensor effect execution process, and when it is time to notify whether or not to be promoted to a certain change state after the special figure variation display game, an indication of the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor Is ended and the hand-holding sensor is changed to invalid. Then, an effect for informing whether or not to be promoted to the probability variation state is executed, and when the promotion to the probability variation state is performed, a screen as shown in FIG. 40 (D) is displayed on the display device 41 and is not promoted to the probability variation state. In this case, a screen as shown in FIG. 40 (D) is displayed on the display device 41.

  On the other hand, when the hand-holding sensor is not operated at all, that is, when the player does not hold a hand or the like in the detection space in front of the game area 32 (in this embodiment, the player holds the hand in the detection space in front of the game area 32). If the hand is not moved (including the case where the operation mode is level 1)), the screen displayed on the display device 41 is not switched to the screen as shown in FIG. The accessory 44a and the blower 46 are not switched in the stopped state. In this state, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the accessory sensor effect execution process, the instruction on the operation mode of the hand-holding sensor is ended and the hand-holding sensor is changed to invalid. When the special figure variation display game is a game that is promoted to a probability variation state after the special figure variation display game is over, the game proceeds to a so-called latent probability variation state, and the game proceeds in a high probability state that is a latent probability variation.

  In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, the accessory sensor effect is a determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. Can be used for the notification effect of the prefetching result.

Specifically, for example, when the special figure variation display game is started in a state in which the normal mode in which the prefetch result is not notified is set, as shown in FIG. A screen represented by a bell is displayed on the display device 41.
Next, when an accessory sensor effect command is received from the game control device 100, the normal mode is switched to the pre-reading mode at a predetermined timing, and as shown in FIG. It is switched and the hand-holding sensor is effectively changed.

  Next, when the actor sensor effect execution process is started and the player moves his hand or the like over the detection space in front of the game area 32, as shown in FIG. 41C, a fan is used to blow the balloon. A screen is displayed on the display device 41. In addition, the movable accessory 44a is activated, and wind is blown from the blower 46 although illustration is omitted.

  After that, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the accessory sensor effect execution process and the timing for informing the prefetch result is reached, the instruction of the operation mode of the hand hold sensor is ended and the hand hold sensor is changed to invalid. . Then, when the effect of notifying the prefetch result is executed and the condition for notifying the prefetch result is satisfied (for example, the number of times of moving the hand or the like held over the detection space in front of the game area 32 has reached a predetermined number or more). In the case), as shown in FIG. 41D, a screen for informing the prefetch result is displayed on the display device 41. In addition, when the condition for notifying the prefetch result is not satisfied (for example, when the number of times of moving a hand or the like held over the detection space in front of the game area 32 has not reached a predetermined number or when the player is in front of the game area 32 41), a screen as shown in FIG. 41B is displayed on the display device 41 again.

Further, the gaming machine 10 can be configured to include not only the windmill-type movable accessory 44a but also, for example, a goodwill-type movable accessory 44e as the movable accessory. Here, an example of this case will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the pre-glass operation sensor 29 by the player.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), three goodwill-type movable accessories 44e are provided so as to shield the three decorative special symbols displayed on the display device 41, respectively.
In addition, when the ornament special symbol (the ornament special symbol in the variable display or the ornament special symbol in the stop display) displayed on the display device 41 is shielded by the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e, the player You cannot see the decorative special design from the front. However, in the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e, the portion of the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e that shields the decorative special symbol is separated from the front surface of the cover glass 14, so that the player can display the special decorative symbol. The goodwill-type movable accessory 44e can be seen through a gap between a portion that shields the special decorative pattern and the front surface of the cover glass 14.

  When the player moves his / her hand over the detection space in front of the game area 32 so as to wind up the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e, as shown in FIG. 42B, the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e is wound up. A fan fan screen is displayed on the display device 41, and a goodwill-type movable accessory 44e is rolled up. In addition, the movable accessory 44a operates and rotates, and wind is blown from the blower 46 although illustration is omitted.

  When the player moves his / her hand over the detection space in front of the game area 32 faster, as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the screen is fanned with a fan to wind up the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e. Is displayed on the display device 41, and the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e is rolled up more quickly. In addition, the windmill-type movable accessory 44a rotates quickly, and a stronger wind is blown from the blower 46, although illustration is omitted.

In this way, by providing a variety of movable accessories such as a windmill-type movable accessory 44a and a goodwill-type movable accessory 44e, it is possible to allow the player to perform various operations, and the range of production is also expanded. , Can enhance the interest of the game.
In the present embodiment, the operation of winding up the goodwill-type movable accessory 44e by the player is detected by the pre-glass operation sensor 29. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the goodwill-type movable accessory. The operation to wind up 44e can be configured to be detected by the frame operation sensor 26, or can be configured to be detected by both the frame operation sensor 26 and the pre-glass operation sensor 29.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the front frame (the open / close frame 12 and the glass frame 15) covering the game area 32 is provided in the front, and the display device 41 and the display content of the display device 41 are controlled. In a gaming machine 10 including display control means (effect control device 300), the player is provided in a front frame (opening / closing frame 12, glass frame 15), and a player in a region wider than the gaming region 32 in front of the gaming machine 10. The operation detection means (the plurality of frame operation sensors 26 and / or the plurality of glass front operation sensors 29) capable of detecting the movement of the operation, and whether or not the detection mode of the operation detection means matches a predetermined detection mode. An operation mode determination unit (production control device 300) for determining, and the display control unit determines that the detection mode of the operation detection unit matches a predetermined detection mode by the operation mode determination unit. If the is configured to be change the display contents of the display device 41.

  In other words, the game area 32 is provided with operation detection means (a plurality of frame operation sensors 26 and / or a plurality of glass front operation sensors 29) capable of detecting the movement of the player's operation in an area wider than the game area 32. The player can be operated over a wide range, not just in the front, and the entertainment of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the frame operation sensor 26 is provided on both the opening / closing frame 12 and the glass frame 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the frame operation sensor 26 is located outside the game area 32. If it is provided, it can be configured to be provided only on the opening and closing frame 12, or can be configured to be provided only on the glass frame 15. That is, the “front frame” referred to in the present invention may be both the open / close frame 12 and the glass frame 15, may be only the open / close frame 12, or only the glass frame 15.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the operation detection means is provided on the front surface of the front frame (opening / closing frame 12, glass frame 15), and an object approaches a predetermined position in front of the gaming machine 10. A plurality of first approach detection means (frame operation sensor 26), and the operation mode determination means (production control device 300) operates the player based on the order of detection by the plurality of first approach detection means. A trajectory is determined, and when the determined operation trajectory coincides with a predetermined operation trajectory, it is determined that the detection mode of the operation detection means matches a predetermined detection mode.

  That is, the operation detection means is provided in front of the front frame (opening / closing frame 12, glass frame 15), and a plurality of first approach detection means (frame operation) capable of detecting the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the gaming machine 10. Sensor 26), and the player's operation trajectory is determined based on the order of detection by the plurality of first approach detection means, so that not only the presence / absence of the player's operation but also the player's operation mode is detected. be able to. In addition, the display content of the display device 41 is changed only when the player's operation mode is correct, and the player's operation is reflected in the display content of the display device 41 (that is, the effect by the display device 41). The fun of games can be further enhanced.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the operation detecting means is provided on the inner periphery of the front frame (glass frame 15) projecting around the front of the game area 32, and in front of the game area 32. A plurality of second approach detection means (pre-glass operation sensor 29) capable of detecting the approach of an object to a predetermined position is provided.

  Therefore, the operation detection means is provided on the inner periphery of the front frame (glass frame 15) protruding around the front of the game area 32, and is capable of detecting the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the game area 32. Since two approach detection means (pre-glass operation sensor 29) are provided, the game is compared with a case where an approach detection means capable of detecting the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the game area 32 is provided in the game area 32. The degree of freedom in designing the area 32 can be further increased, and a wider area in front of the game area 32 can be used for the operation, which can further enhance the interest of the game.

For example, in the case where an approach detection means capable of detecting the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the game area 32 is provided in the game area 32, the design freedom of the game area 32 is increased by providing the access detection means in the game area 32. The degree is limited. In this case, since the detectable range is only in front of the approach detection means, the range that can be used for the operation is limited to only the front of the approach detection means in front of the game area 32. On the other hand, if a plurality of approach detection means are provided in the game area 32, a wider range in front of the game area 32 can be used for operation. However, as the number of approach detection means provided in the game area 32 increases, the game area 32 increases. The degree of freedom of design is limited.
On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, the second approach detection means (pre-glass operation sensor 29) that can detect the approach of an object to a predetermined position in front of the game area 32 is provided on the inner periphery of the front frame (glass frame 15). Thus, the degree of freedom in designing the game area 32 can be further increased, and a wider range in front of the game area 32 can be used for operation.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the decoration notification member (the frame lamps 17a to 17d provided corresponding to the frame operation sensor 26 and the movable provided corresponding to the frame operation sensor 26). And a notification effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect mode of the decoration notification member, and the notification effect control means includes a plurality of operation detection means (in the case of the present embodiment, a plurality of notification effects control means). The effect mode of the decoration notification member can be changed corresponding to the movement of the player's operation detected by the frame operation sensor 26).

  Therefore, the notification effect control means (the effect control device 300) corresponds to the decoration notification member (frame) corresponding to the movement of the player's operation detected by the operation detection means (a plurality of frame operation sensors 26 in this embodiment). Since the effect modes of the lamps 17a to 17d and the movable accessories 44a to 44d) can be changed, it becomes easy for the player to recognize whether the player's operation is properly detected.

  In the present embodiment, when the frame operation sensor 26 is associated with the decoration notification member and the frame operation sensor 26 detects the player's hand, the decoration notification member corresponding to the frame operation sensor 26 is detected. Although it was comprised so that a production | presentation aspect may be changed, it is not limited to this, The decoration alerting | reporting member corresponding to the front glass operation sensor 29 is provided, and the front glass operation sensor 29 detects a player's hand etc. Moreover, it is also possible to change the effect mode of the decoration notification member corresponding to the pre-glass operation sensor 29.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the movable accessory 44a that can be converted into the stopped state and the activated state, and the accessory control means (effect control) that controls the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a. Device 300), an operation detection means (a plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29 in this embodiment) capable of detecting the movement of the player's operation in front of the game machine 10, and an operation detection means And an operation mode determination unit (effect control device 300) for determining the detection mode, and the accessory control unit can change the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a according to the determination result of the operation mode determination unit. It is configured as follows.

  Therefore, the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a can be changed according to the result of determining the detection mode of the operation detection means (in the case of the present embodiment, a plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29), and the player's operation mode is movable. Since it is reflected in the operation mode of the accessory 44a (that is, the effect by the movable accessory 44a), it is possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the display device 41 that can display the variable display game, and the display control means (effect control device 300) that controls the display content of the display device 41 are provided. The display control means has a degree of expectation that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode (winning result mode) according to the determination result of the operation mode determination unit (production control device 300). It is comprised so that alerting | reporting becomes possible.

  Therefore, the degree of expectation that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode according to the result of determining the detection mode of the operation detection means (the plurality of frame operation sensors 26 and / or the plurality of glass front operation sensors 29) is notified. It is possible, and the player's operation mode is reflected in the notification effect of the degree of expectation to the big hit, so that the player's interest can be further enhanced.

  The “display device” referred to in the present invention may be only the display device 41, only the collective display device 50, or both the display device 41 and the collective display device 50. Good.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the accessory control means (production control device 300) has the movable amount and / or the movable speed of the movable accessory 44a as the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a. There are a plurality of different operation modes, and one of the plurality of types of operation modes is selected according to the determination result of the operation mode determination means (production control device 300), and the movable combination is selected based on the selected operation mode. The movable amount and / or the movable speed of the object 44a can be adjusted.

  Therefore, the movable amount and / or the movable speed of the movable accessory 44a can be adjusted according to the result of determining the detection mode of the operation detection means (in the case of the present embodiment, the plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29), and the player Is reflected in the movement of the movable accessory 44a, the player can be given a sense of being involved in the game, and the player's interest can be further enhanced.

In the above embodiment, in the accessory sensor effect, the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a, the blowing mode of the blower 46, the display content of the display unit 41, etc., according to the result of determining the detection mode of the pre-glass operation sensor 29 However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, depending on the result of determining the detection mode of the frame operation sensor 26, the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a, the blow mode of the blower 46, and the display device It is also possible to change the display contents 41 and the like.
Specifically, for example, when the hand-holding sensor is operated in the correct operation order as in the gaming machine 10 of the first modification shown in FIG. 45, the detection interval by each frame operation sensor 26 is measured and measured. Depending on the detection interval, the operation mode of the movable accessory is changed (for example, the movable accessory 44a operates and rotates more quickly as the measured detection interval is shorter), or the measured detection interval. Depending on the situation, it is possible to change the air blowing mode of the blower device 46, the display content of the display device 41, or the like.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
Note that the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is different from the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment in that it includes an enclosed ball-type accessory device. Therefore, hereinafter, parts having the same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

First, an example of the game board 30 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 43 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

In the present embodiment, a windmill-type movable accessory 44a and a bonus device 44f having an enclosing ball B are provided in the vicinity of the display device 41 in the center case 40.
That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes an accessory device 44f having an enclosing ball B as a board effect device 44 in addition to the movable accessory 44a and the like.

  The accessory sensor effect using the accessory device 44f can be used, for example, as an effect of notifying the current probability state at the time of incubation (in the latent probability changing state).

  Specifically, when the accessory device 44f having the enclosing ball B is a device in which the flow path conversion member 44f1 rotates in accordance with the player's operation, for example, as shown in FIG. When the player moves his / her hand over the detection space in front of the game area 32 to the right, the flow path conversion member 44f1 rotates to the right, and the player holds his / her hand over the detection space in front of the game area 32. When it is moved to the left, when the flow path conversion member 44f1 is a device that rotates to the left, the flowing-out viewing ball (encapsulated ball B) wins one of the lucky area A and the lucky area B. It can be configured to perform an effect of notifying the current probability state.

  In addition, when the accessory device 44f having the enclosed ball B is a device in which the lucky area 44f2 moves in accordance with the player's operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 When the hand or the like held over the detection space in front of 32 is moved to the right, the lucky area 44f2 moves to the right, and when the player moves the hand or the like held over the detection space in front of the cover glass 14 to the left, the lucky area 44f2 is In the case of a device that moves to the left, when the show ball (encapsulated ball B) that flows down wins the lucky area 44f2, it can be configured to produce an effect of notifying the current probability state.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, the accessory device 44f having the encapsulated ball B and the accessory control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the operation mode of the accessory device 44f are provided. In the gaming machine 10, operation detection means (in the case of the present embodiment, a plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29) capable of detecting the movement of the player's operation in front of the gaming machine 10, and an operation for determining the detection mode of the operation detection means A feature determination unit (effect control device 300), and the accessory control unit is configured to be able to change the operation mode of the accessory device 44f in accordance with the determination result of the operation mode determination unit.

That is, since the accessory device 44f having the encapsulated sphere B is provided, a rolling effect (showing ball effect) by the encapsulated sphere B can be performed.
Moreover, the operation mode of the accessory device 44f can be changed according to the result of determining the detection mode of the operation detection means (in the case of the present embodiment, the plurality of pre-glass operation sensors 29). Specifically, for example, according to the result of determining the detection mode, the rolling direction of the enclosing ball B (the rotation direction of the flow path conversion member 44f1) and the position of the lucky area 44f2 can be changed. Is reflected in the operation mode of the accessory device 44f (that is, the effect by the accessory device 44f), so that the player's interest can be sufficiently enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the operation mode of the accessory device 44f is configured to be changeable according to the result of determining the detection mode of the glass front operation sensor 29. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is possible to change the operation mode of the accessory device 44f in accordance with the result of determining the detection mode of the sensor 26.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. 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.

Moreover, you may apply combining the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and modification.
Specifically, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied for an accessory sensor effect using the accessory device 44f (for example, the hand-holding sensor is operated in the correct operation order before a predetermined time elapses from the start of the sensor effect. It is also possible to configure it to execute if

  For example, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the gaming machine 10 is provided with both the frame operation sensor 26 and the front glass operation sensor 29 as hand-holding sensors, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any one of the frame operation sensor 26 and the pre-glass operation sensor 29 may be used.

Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, although the air blower 46 was provided in the game machine 10, it is not limited to this, The air blower 46 does not necessarily need to be provided.
Moreover, it is also possible to comprise a micro aroma etc. in the ventilation opening etc. of the air blower 46, and to generate | occur | produce an odor with a wind according to a player's operation mode.
In addition to the blower 46 or instead of the blower 46, it is possible to provide a device that generates sound and smell according to the player's operation mode.
Thus, by providing a device that generates wind, sound, or smell according to the player's operation mode, such as the blower device 46, the player's operation mode can produce the content of the effect (the display content of the display device 41 and the movable role). The action state of the object 44a is reflected not only by vision but also by touch, hearing, smell, etc., so that the player's operation mode is reflected in the production contents. Can be easily recognized by the player.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, while reflecting a player's operation aspect in the operation | movement aspect of the movable accessory 44a as an accessory sensor effect, it reflects the player's operation aspect in the display content of the display apparatus 41. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of an accessory sensor effect, at least the player's operation mode may be reflected in the operation mode of the movable accessory 44a.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. Applicable to all used gaming machines.

10 Gaming machines 12 Opening and closing frame (front frame)
15 Glass frame (front frame)
17a, 17b, 17c, 17d Frame lamp (decoration notification member)
26 Frame operation sensor (operation detection means, first approach detection means)
29 Glass front operation sensor (operation detection means, second approach detection means)
32 game area 41 display device 44a, 44b, 44c, 44d movable accessory (decoration notification member)
300 effect control device (display control means, operation mode determination means, notification effect control means, accessory control means)

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that includes a front frame that covers a gaming area on the front, a display device, and display control means that controls display content of the display device.
More provided on the front frame, and detectable manipulation detecting means the position of an object in the gaming machine front,
The player's operation trajectory can be determined three-dimensionally based on the order detected by the plurality of operation detecting means , and it is determined whether or not the determined operation trajectory matches a predetermined operation trajectory. Operating mode determination means ,
Before Symbol display control means,
When it is determined by the operation mode determination means that the operation trajectory of the player matches a predetermined operation trajectory , the display content of the display device can be changed,
A gaming machine, wherein the display content of the display device is not changed when it is determined by the operation mode determination means that the operation locus of the player does not match a predetermined operation locus . Wherein the plurality of operation detection means includes a wherein provided on the inner peripheral portion of the front frame projects forwardly around the game area, it is possible to detect the approach of an object to a predetermined position of the game area forward The gaming machine according to claim 1 .   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of operation detection means are arranged in multiple layers along a depth direction of an inner peripheral portion of the front frame. A decoration notification member;
Notification effect control means for controlling the effect mode of the decoration notification member,
The said notification production | presentation control means can change the production | presentation aspect of the said decoration alerting | reporting member according to the movement of the player's operation detected by the said operation detection means. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

Images