JP5604721B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display device capable of displaying a predetermined image related to a game.

  A conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, includes a launching operation unit (launching operation handle) for launching a game ball, and a player rotates a turning operation unit provided in the launching operation unit. Thus, the launching force of the game ball launched from the launching device is set. The game ball thus fired enters a game area formed on the game board and plays a game as to whether or not to win various winning holes.

  In addition, when a game ball wins a start winning opening which is one of the winning openings, a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the display device is performed, and the variable display game has a predetermined special result mode. In some cases, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated.

  Further, in recent gaming machines, an operation unit such as an operation button that can be operated by the player is provided on the front side of the gaming machine frame, and a valid period set in advance in the progress process of the game (for example, during a variable display game). When the operation unit is operated, a specific effect is provided to notify the expectation degree of the variable display game, thereby increasing the player's willingness to participate in the game (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-246250 A

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, a specific effect is executed by operating the operation unit during the effective period, but there is a problem that the player is less willing to participate in the game actively .

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the player's aggressiveness with respect to the effect executed by the input from the player. To do.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the gaming machine having a display device capable of displaying a predetermined image relating to a game, a part of the player's body in a range detect is detected to enter Non-contact input accepting means capable of accepting as input from the player, valid state generating means capable of generating a predetermined valid state that validates input from the player in the course of the game, and Promotion notification execution means capable of executing a promotion notification prompting an input from a player during the occurrence of a predetermined valid state, and the non-contact input reception means received an input during the occurrence of the predetermined valid state Based on that, a game effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined game effect, an operation input receiving means capable of detecting that a predetermined operation has been performed and receiving it as an input from the player, Be equipped The promotion notification executing unit, wherein the detection range on the display device displays an image showing a visible component that is set around executing the promotion notification, the valid state generating means, the progress of a game A plurality of types of valid states including the predetermined valid state can be generated in the process, and the game effect executing means is a case where the operation input accepting means accepts an input while the predetermined valid state is occurring. However, a predetermined game effect is executed .

  According to a typical embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's aggressiveness with respect to the effect executed by the input from the player.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the structure of the upper tray unit of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the structure of the production button of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a cross-sectional perspective view for demonstrating the structure of the production button of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating the structure of the production button of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process in the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process in the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process in the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prior determination process in the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination ACTION deviating table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination ACTION big hit table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination MODE information table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the effect control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process in the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the interruption process in the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game management process in the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the memory content update process in the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the change start process in the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the operation effect control process in the effect control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch preceding effect setting process in the effect control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch effect setting process in the effect control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch effect selection table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting object table (starting memory number 1) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting object table (starting memory number 2) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting object table (starting memory number 3) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting object table (starting memory number 4) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the case where the production button of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is operated appropriately. It is a time chart which shows the case where the production button of the 1st Embodiment of this invention was not operated appropriately. It is a time chart which shows the case where the production button of the 1st Embodiment of this invention was operated appropriately, but the human body detection was cancelled | released on the way. It is a time chart which shows the case where the presentation button of the 1st Embodiment of this invention was operated appropriately, but a prefetch preceding production is not performed. It is a figure explaining the flow of the prefetch advance effect and the prefetch effect which are performed with the display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the operation effect control process in the effect control apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the flow of the prefetch advance effect and the prefetch effect which are performed with the display apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame that is attached to a main body frame (outer frame) 2 fixed to the island facility via a hinge 4 so that one side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame includes a front frame (game frame) 3 and a glass frame (front frame) 18.

  In the front frame 3, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) having a game area 10a is accommodated in a storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface. Further, a glass frame 18 having a cover glass (transparent member) 18 a that covers the front surface of the game board 10 is attached to the front frame 3. The front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 18 can be opened to access the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10. Further, by opening the front frame 3 in a state where the glass frame 18 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 500 or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 10.

  A decorative member 9 that emits decorative light is provided around the cover glass 18 a of the glass frame 18. Inside the decorative member 9, a frame decoration device 18d (see FIG. 8) configured by a lamp, an LED, or the like is provided. By causing the frame decoration device 18d to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, the decoration member 9 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  An illumination unit 11 is provided in the upper center portion of the glass frame 18. Inside the illumination unit 11, light emitting members such as LEDs and lamps are provided.

  A first movable illumination 13 is provided on the left side of the illumination unit 11 and a second movable illumination 14 is provided on the right side. The first movable illumination 13 is disposed above the upper speaker 30a. The first movable illumination 13 and the second movable illumination 14 are each provided with an illumination drive motor (frame effect device 18f) in addition to an illumination member such as an LED, and operate according to the effect contents (for example, Controlled to rotate).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker 30 that emits sound (such as sound effects, warning sounds, and notification sounds). The speaker 30 includes an upper speaker 30a and a lower speaker 30b. The upper speaker 30a is disposed above the glass frame 18, and the lower speaker 30b is disposed below the upper plate 21, which will be described later.

  On the right side of the first movable illumination 13, a gaming state LED 29 for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is further output from the speaker 30.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The cheating is, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of a game ball launched by a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch (SW) 39a (see FIG. 7) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor SW39b (see FIG. 7). Also, the act of opening the open / close frame illegally is also included in the illegal act. At this time, it is detected by the frame opening sensor SW (front frame opening detection SW3b, glass frame opening detection SW18b, see FIG. 7) that the opening and closing frames of the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are opened during business hours. When an illegal act as described above is detected, an abnormality is notified by the gaming state LED 29, the speaker 30, or the like.

  Below the cover glass 18a of the glass frame 18, an upper plate unit including an upper plate 21 and the like is provided. The upper plate 21 supplies a game ball (game medium) to a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The upper plate unit includes an upper plate cover unit 20 having an effect button 60, and details of the upper plate cover unit 20 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, a fixed panel 22 that is positioned below the glass frame 18 and is fixed to the front frame 3 is provided with a lower plate 23, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. When the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10.

  The lower tray 23 is provided with a lower tray ball removing mechanism 16 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 23. A key 25 for locking the glass frame 18 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3.

  Further, an effect button 60 for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the front side of the upper plate 21 in the upper plate unit. The player can select the effect contents of the variable display game on the display device 53 (see FIG. 2) by operating the effect button 60. Furthermore, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game. In addition, the effect pattern can be changed by the player operating the effect button 60 in the normal game state. Note that the normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. The special game state is, for example, a state (short time state, probability variation state) or a big hit state (special game state) in which a lottery probability of the variable display game is high.

  In addition, in the effect button 60 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a part of the player's body has approached the effect button 60 (entered within the detection range set around the effect button 60). A human body detection sensor 607 (approach detection means) is provided. When the approach of the player's body is detected by the human body detection sensor 607, a signal is input to the effect control device 550 and a predetermined effect is executed. The human body detection sensor 607 is, for example, an infrared sensor. Moreover, the optical sensor etc. which detect that the light receiving part was provided in the production button 60 and light was interrupted | blocked may be sufficient.

  In the upper right portion of the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 26 that is operated when a player borrows a game ball and a discharge button 27 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card from a card unit (not shown) are provided. . Further, a balance display unit 28 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 26 and the discharge button 27.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 10 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 10 includes a flat game board body 10b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 10a surrounded by a guide rail 32 on the front surface of the game board body 10b. ing. A front component 33 is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10 b and outside the guide rail 32. Further, the front right component 33 on the lower right side of the game area 10a is covered with a black transparent certificate plate 36 at the center of the front. A game ball is fired from a ball striking device in the game area 10a surrounded by the guide rail 32 to play a game.

  A center case 51 that forms a window portion serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 10a. Behind the window portion 52 formed in the center case 51, a display device 53 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is arranged. The display device 53 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 10 through the window portion of the center case 51. Note that the display device 53 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. . In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  Further, the game board 10 is provided with a general map / special map display 35 for displaying a general map start gate 34 and information related to the general map variable display game and the special map variable display game. Further, in the game area 10a, a first start winning opening 37 and a second starting winning opening 38 forming a start winning area are provided. And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37 or the 2nd starting winning opening 38, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game.

  Further, the game area 10a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 42a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, and the special winning opening is closed according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A special variable winning device 42 for converting from a state (disadvantageous for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous for the player), and an out port 43 for collecting the game balls that have not won the winning port are provided.

  In addition, the game area 10a is provided with a general winning opening 44, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) as a hitting direction changing member. In addition, the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 44 is detected by the winning openings SW 44 a to 44 m (see FIG. 7) provided in the general winning opening 44.

  When a game ball wins the general winning port 44, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, and the special variable winning device 42, the payout control device 580 (see FIG. 7) determines the type of winning port. A corresponding number of prize balls are controlled to be discharged from the dispensing device to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3.

  The center case 51 is opened toward the game area 10 a, an inflow port 50 a that receives a game ball flowing down the game area 10 a, and a warp in which the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 50 a is arranged inside the center case 51. A warp device including a discharge port 50 b that passes through the passage 50 and is discharged onto the stage 49 is provided. Since the stage 49 is disposed above the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38, the game balls rolling on the stage 49 are on the first start winning opening 37 and the second start winning opening 38. It is configured to be easy to flow down.

  Further, a level meter 40 is disposed on the right side of the center case 51. The level meter 40 indicates, for example, a progress state of a game that can be executed in a specific game state. For example, when the current game state is an ambiguous notification state that does not notify whether the current game state is a special game state such as a probability change state, Shows the progress of the game.

  The level meter 40 includes a game start notification unit 40a, a plurality of gauges 40c, and a game achievement notification unit 40b.

  The game start notification unit 40a includes an LED indicating that the game is starting and being executed, and the LED is turned on when the game is being executed. The plurality of gauges 40c are arranged so as to connect the game start notification unit 40a and the game achievement notification unit 40b. The gauge 40c is configured by an LED, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the LED of the gauge 40c lights up toward the game achievement notification unit 40b to notify the progress of the game.

  When the game achievement notifying unit 40b satisfies a predetermined achievement condition in the state notification game, the LED included in the game achievement notifying unit 40b is turned on to execute a predetermined effect. The game achievement notification unit 40b has a bomb shape, and an effect that the bomb explodes is executed.

  In the normal start gate 34, a normal start gate SW 34a (see FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 34 is provided. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the usual figure start gate 34, the usual figure change display game is executed.

  Further, if the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34 in a state where the normal figure change display game cannot be started, if the start memory number of the normal figure change display game (the normal figure start memory number) is less than the upper limit number, 1 is added to the figure start memory number, and one random number indicating whether or not the normal figure change display game is won is stored as a normal figure start memory. The number of memories for starting the normal map is displayed by an LED provided in the general map / special-purpose display 35.

  For example, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started is because the normal map change display game is being executed and the normal map change display game has not been completed, or because the normal map change display game has been hit. The open / close member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 is in an open state.

  The general map change display game is executed by a general chart / special map display 35 provided on the game board 10. Note that the universal map display game may be displayed in a part of the display area of the display device 53. For example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like are used as identification symbols, and the identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  When the stop display of the general fluctuation display game becomes a special result mode, the normal fluctuation display game is won, and the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). As a result, the game ball can easily win the second start winning opening 38, and the special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  As described above, the second start winning opening 38 is provided with a pair of left and right opening / closing members 38a. The opening / closing member 38a normally maintains a closed state (an unfavorable state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, the result of the usual variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode. In the case of the game (when the normal fluctuation display game is a win), the second starting prize opening is opened in the shape of a reverse “C” by a solenoid as a driving device (see FIG. 7). The game ball can be changed into a state in which the game ball easily flows into the state (a state advantageous to the player).

  A second start opening SW38d is provided inside the second start winning opening 38, and the second start opening SW38d detects a winning of a game ball, and a start right for starting a special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game is generated. It is configured as follows.

  Further, a first start winning opening 37 is disposed above the second starting winning opening 38. The first start winning opening 37 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can flow in (win).

  A first start opening SW 37d is provided inside the first start winning opening 37 so that a start right for detecting a winning of a game ball in the first starting winning opening 37 and starting a special figure variation display game is generated. It is configured.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4) for each start winning opening. The start memory number (special figure start memory number, start memory number) of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the general figure / special figure display 35.

  When the game ball wins the first start winning slot 37 or the second start winning slot 38 in a state where the special figure variation display game can be started immediately (the special figure starting memory number is 0), the start right is generated. The random number extracted along with this is stored as the start memory, and 1 is added to the special figure start memory number, and at the same time, the special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the start memory. The start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not ended, or the special game state has been reached, When a game ball wins in the 1 start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38, if the corresponding special figure start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than 4), 1 is added to the special figure start memory number. One random number extracted at the timing when the game ball is won is stored in the first start winning opening 37 or the second starting winning opening 38.

  When the special figure fluctuation display game is ready to start, the special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the start-up memory.

  The special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a general figure / special figure display device 35 provided on the game board 10, and after a plurality of identification information is variably displayed, a predetermined result mode is displayed. This is done by stopping and displaying.

  Further, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 53 in correspondence with the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, when the special figure variation display game is started, the display device 53 displays the variation display of the plurality of types of identification information described above on the left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), Start in the order of medium (third special symbol). That is, in the display device 53, the special symbol variation display corresponding to the display on the general map / special map display 35 is performed. The multi-purpose / special-figure display device 35 accurately informs the player of the change display state and the change display result, and the display device 53 produces various displays to improve the interest.

  Further, when winning at the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 53 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 53 without using the general figure / special figure display 35.

  At this time, the special variable prize winning device 42 is in a closed state (player) in which the big prize opening does not accept the game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 42b (see FIG. 7). From an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. In other words, the special winning opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 42 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, so that a privilege that a player can acquire many game balls during this period is given. Is done. In addition, the winning of the game ball to the special variation winning device 42 is detected by the count SW 42d (see FIG. 7).

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the upper plate cover unit 20 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The upper plate cover unit 20 is included in an upper plate unit that is provided on the lower front side of the glass frame 18 and includes an upper plate (member) 21 (see FIG. 1) that can store game balls. The upper plate unit is a horizontally long unit attached to the front side of the glass frame 18.

  The upper plate cover unit 20 includes a speaker cover portion 20b that opens slightly upward on the front surface side in the lower left portion. The speaker cover portion 20b is disposed so that the output portion of the lower speaker 30b is fitted.

  An effect button 60 is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate cover unit 20. The effect button 60 includes a main button 600 and a sub button 610. An opening for placing the sub button 610 is provided on the outer periphery of the cover (main button decoration) 601 of the main button 600. The main button 600 and the sub button 610 are urged by a spring (see FIGS. 4 to 6) toward the upper side of the upper plate cover unit 20, and are operated by being pressed by the player.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the effect button 60 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the configuration of the effect button 60 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  5 and 6 are views for explaining the structure of the effect button 60 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a sectional perspective view, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect button 60 includes a main button 600 and a sub button 610 arranged on the button base 605. A switch board 620 is disposed on the opposite surface of the button base 605 where the main button 600 and the sub button 610 are disposed.

  The main button 600 is configured by superimposing a main button decoration (cover) 601, a main button lens 602, an LED reflector 603, and a main button spring 604, and is housed in the main button storage portion 605 a of the button base 605.

  The sub button 610 is configured by superimposing a sub button main body 611 and a sub button spring 612, and is accommodated in the sub button storage portion 605 b of the button base 605.

  The main button ornament 601 is formed with an opening 601a through which the main button lens 602 is inserted. Further, a fixing portion 601b for fixing to the button base 605 is formed, and the opening (not shown) of the upper plate cover unit 20 is fixed so as to be sandwiched between the main button decoration 601 and the button base 605. . Further, a sub button opening 601c through which the sub button main body 611 is inserted is formed.

  The main button lens 602 is disposed so that the operation portion 602a formed in a curved surface from the opening 601a of the main button decoration 601 faces upward. The player operates the main button by pressing the operation unit 602a. The main button lens 602 is a transparent or translucent lens, and an LED 630 (see FIG. 5), which is a light emitter, is arranged inside the effect button 60, and an effect such as emitting light according to the effect can be performed. is there.

  The LED reflector 603 has a cylindrical shape and has a reflection portion 603a on the inner side. Moreover, it forms so that the outer peripheral part of the LED reflector 603 and the main button lens 602 may fit. In addition, the light emitted by the light emitter disposed inside the effect button 60 is reflected by the reflecting portion 603a. Further, a guide 603b is provided on the side surface, and the guide 603b is slidably disposed in a groove 605c formed on the inner periphery of the main button storage 605a of the button base 605.

  The main button spring 604 is disposed between the LED reflector 603 and the button base 605, and biases the operation unit 602 a of the main button lens 602 upward in the upper plate cover unit 20.

  The sub button main body 611 is inserted into the sub button opening 601 c of the main button decoration 601 and is urged upward by the sub button spring 612.

  As described above, the button base 605 stores the main button 600 in the main button storage portion 605a and the sub button 610 in the sub button storage portion 605b.

  The switch board 620 is fixed to the back side of the button base 605, and a main button sensor 606, a human body detection sensor 607, and a sub button switch 613 are disposed.

  The main button sensor 606 detects that the operation unit 602a of the main button lens 602 is pressed (operated) downward. The main button sensor 606 is a photo sensor, and detects the operation of the main button 600 by blocking the light that illuminates the light receiving unit by the light shielding plate 640 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The light shielding plate 640 is provided in the LED reflector 603. When the player releases the effect button 60 after the main button 600 is operated, the main button lens 602 and the LED reflector 603 are biased upward by the main button spring 604, and the position before the player operates. Returned to

  The human body detection sensor 607 is a sensor that detects that a part of the player's body has approached the effect button 60 (entered within a detection range set around the effect button 60). The sub button switch 613 is set to ON when the sub button is operated. Note that the human body detection sensor 607 may be provided at a place where the sub button 610 is disposed without mounting the sub button 610.

  FIG. 7 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 500 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 500 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner. Also, information is transmitted to the effect control device 550 whose details will be described with reference to FIG. 8, and the execution of various effects is instructed.

  The game control device 500 controls the effect control device 550 and the like based on signals input from various input devices. Before describing the configuration of the game control device 500, first, various devices connected to the game control device 500 will be described.

  Examples of input devices for inputting signals to the game control device 500 include a first start port SW37d, a second start port SW38d, a general start gate SW34a, a count SW42d, a winning port SW44a to 44m, a glass frame opening detection SW18b, and the front surface. A frame opening detection SW3b, a magnetic sensor SW39a, and a vibration sensor SW39b are included.

  The first start port SW37d is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37. The second start port SW38d is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 38. The normal start gate SW34a is a switch for detecting that a game ball has passed through the normal start gate 34.

  The count SW 42d is a switch that detects a game ball won in the special variation winning device 42. When a winning game ball is detected, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 500. The winning opening SWs 44 a to 44 m are switches for detecting that a game ball has won the general winning opening 44.

  The glass frame open detection SW 18b is provided on the back surface of the glass frame 18, for example, and detects that the glass frame 18 has been opened. The glass frame open detection SW 18b is set to ON when the glass frame 18 is released from the front frame 3, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 18 is closed to the front frame 3.

  Similarly, the front frame opening detection SW 3b detects that the front frame 3 has been opened. The front frame opening detection SW 3 b is set to ON when the front frame 3 is released from the outer frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 3 is closed to the outer frame 2.

  The magnetic sensor SW39a detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The vibration sensor SW39b detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

  The game control device 500 outputs a control or signal, such as a payout control device 580, an effect control device 550, a general electric solenoid 38b, a special prize opening solenoid 42b, and a special figure / general figure / game state display device. Etc. are included.

  The payout control device 580 controls the operation of a payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 500 to discharge the prize ball. Further, based on a ball rental request signal from a card unit (not shown), the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the ball.

  The effect control device 550 receives an effect control command signal such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command (main command) from the game control device 500, and the effect control input The effect instructed based on the command signal is executed.

  The general electric solenoid 38b operates so as to expand the opening / closing member 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 for a predetermined time. The big prize opening solenoid 42b is in an open state (advantageous to the player) from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) where the special prize opening of the special variable prize winning device 42 does not accept the game ball for a predetermined time. ).

  The special figure / general figure / game state display device includes a universal figure / special figure display 35 (see FIG. 2) and a game state LED 29.

  The special figure / special display 35 includes a first special figure display, a second special figure display, and a common figure display. The first special figure display and the second special figure display correspond to the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38. In addition, the first special figure display and the second special figure display display the fluctuation display of the identification information (special symbol) of the special figure fluctuation display game and the special figure start memory number (start memory number). The universal map display displays a variation display of identification information (ordinary symbol) of the universal map variation display game and a display of the universal diagram start memory number.

  The gaming state LED 29 receives a signal and notifies the gaming state when the internal state (probability) of the gaming machine changes or when an abnormality or the like is detected.

  The above is the main device connected to the game control device 500. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game control device 500 will be described.

  The game control device 500 is mainly configured by a CPU unit 510, an input unit 520, and an output unit 530. The CPU unit 510, the input unit 520, and the output unit 530 are connected to each other by a data bus 540. In addition, the game control device 500 includes a Schmitt circuit 541 connected to the power supply device 300.

  The input unit 520 receives signals input from various switches provided in the game board 10 and the like and signals input from the payout control device 580. A signal input from the input unit 520 is transmitted to the CPU unit 510 via the data bus 540.

  The input unit 520 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 521 and ports 522 (522a and 522b).

  The proximity I / F 521 is an interface that accepts an external signal input. The IC included in the proximity I / F 521 has a function of detecting disconnection, short circuit, and voltage value abnormality of the proximity switch. When an abnormality is detected by these functions, a signal indicating the abnormality is output from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  The port 522 receives a signal input via the proximity I / F 521 or directly receives a signal input from the outside. The port 522 is connected to the data bus 540, and information input to the port 522 is transmitted to the CPU unit 510 and the like via the data bus 540.

  The various switches that input signals via the proximity I / F 521 include, for example, a start port SW (first start port SW37d, second start port SW38d), a normal start gate SW34a, winning ports SW44a to 44m, and a count SW42d. Is included. These switches are provided in order to keep the output constant even when the switch is not connected because the output (ON / OFF) is switched by the attachment / detachment of the connector.

  The various switches that directly input signals to the port 522 include, for example, a magnetic sensor SW39a, a vibration sensor SW39b, a front frame opening detection SW3b, and a glass frame opening detection SW18b. Further, the signal output from the payout control device 580 is also directly input to the port 522 in the same manner. The signals output from the payout control device 580 include a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball cut SW signal, and an overflow SW signal.

  The CPU unit 510 includes a game microcomputer (game arithmetic processing device) 511, an inversion circuit 512, and a crystal oscillator 513.

  The gaming microcomputer 511 includes a CPU 5111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 5112, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 5113.

  The gaming microcomputer 511 receives signals from various input devices via the input unit 520 and performs various processes such as a big hit lottery.

  Further, the game microcomputer 511 sends a command signal to the special figure / general figure / game state display device (35, 29), the general electric solenoid 38b, the special winning opening solenoid 42b, and the payout control device 580 via the output unit 530. To control the game centrally. Note that the gaming microcomputer 511 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip select.

  The ROM 5112 stores invariant information (programs, data, etc.) for game control. The RAM 5113 is used as a work area for temporarily storing information necessary for game control.

  The inversion circuit 512 inverts the logical value of the input signal. The crystal oscillator 513 is a hard random operation clock source for performing a big hit lottery together with a system clock signal. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the frequency is 20.0000 MHz. Note that another crystal oscillator may be connected as a hard random number operation clock source.

  The output unit 530 includes a port 531, a buffer 532, a driver 533, and a photocoupler (external communication terminal) 534.

  The port 531 receives information input via the data bus 540. The buffer 532 temporarily holds information input via the data bus 540. The driver 533 generates various drive signals from the control signal input via the port 531 and outputs them to each display.

  The photocoupler 534 is connected to the inspection apparatus 592, removes noise from each input / output signal, and shapes the waveform of the signal. Information is transmitted to and received from the inspection device 592 by serial communication.

  Here, a route of information output from the output unit 530 will be described.

  Information output from the CPU unit 510 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 580 via the port 531a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication to the payout control device 580, information (payout command) is directly transmitted from the port 531a to the payout control board of the payout control device 580.

  The effect control device 550 outputs a 1-bit data strobe signal (SSTB) to the buffer 532a via the port 531a, and outputs an 8-bit signal to the buffer 532a via the port 531b. Then, an 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) is output from the buffer 532a by parallel communication.

  The signal output from the CPU unit 510 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 42b and the general electric solenoid 38b via the port 531c and the driver 533a.

  The special figure / general figure / game state display device includes a universal figure / special figure display 35 and a game state LED 29. The game control device 500 transmits a signal for controlling the special figure / common figure / game state display device. Signals for controlling the special figure / common figure / game state display device are output for the segment via the port 531c and the driver 533b, and for the digit, the signal is output via the port 531d and the driver 533c. The digit line is configured to accept an input of a synchronization signal.

  The external information terminal 508 outputs gaming machine data (for example, a start signal indicating the start of a variable display game and a special prize signal indicating the occurrence of a special game state (big hit)) from the game control device 500 to the information collecting terminal device. It is a terminal for. The gaming machine data is output via the port 531e and the driver 533d.

  Some game control devices 500 include a connector (not shown) to which a test firing test device 591 for performing a type test of a gaming machine in a predetermined engine is connected. The test firing test apparatus 591 outputs signals input from the start port SW (37d, 38d), the normal start gate SW34a, the winning port SWs 44a to 44m, and the count SW 42d, and is output to the large winning port solenoid 42b and the general electric solenoid 38b. Signal is input. In addition, information necessary for the test is input via the buffer 532b. Note that a buffer 532b and a connector for outputting a signal to the test firing test device 591 are not mounted on a mass-produced sales machine that is not for inspection.

  The power supply device 300 is connected to the game control device 500 via the Schmitt circuit 541. The Schmitt circuit 541 is provided to remove fluctuation (noise) of the input signal because the operation of the gaming machine 1 becomes unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  The power supply apparatus 300 includes a normal power supply 310 such as a power supply circuit and a backup power supply 320. The power supply apparatus 300 further includes a power failure monitoring circuit (not shown).

  The normal power supply 310 includes DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V power supplies. DC32V is a power source for driving various solenoids. DC12V is a power source supplied to the driver IC for driving the LEDs of the proximity I / F 521, the photocoupler 534, and the special figure / general figure / game state display device. DC5V is used as a power source for various ICs and a power source monitor LED.

  The backup power source (DC5VBB1) 320 is used as a power source for backing up game data (game information, game control information (including information related to a variable display game, etc.)) stored in the RAM 5113 of the game microcomputer 511. The game control device 500 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 5113 after the power failure is restored. Note that the backup power source 320 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

  With respect to the normal power supplies DC12V and DC5V, and the backup power supply (DC5VBB1) 320, the line noise between the game control device 500 is removed by the filter circuit.

  A power failure monitoring circuit (not shown) monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32 V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12 V and DC 5 V on the power supply board. When the detected voltage is DC17.2V to DC20.0V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is input to the game control device 500. At this time, the signal is input to the port 522 of the input unit 520 via the Schmitt circuit 541.

  After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal to the game control device 500 via the Schmitt circuit 541. Specifically, it is input to each port 531 of the gaming microcomputer 511 and the output unit 530. Further, it is output to the test firing test device 591.

  When the game control device 500 receives a power failure detection signal, the game control device 500 performs a predetermined power failure process, and after receiving a reset signal, stops the operation of the CPU unit 510.

  The power supply device 300 also includes an initialization switch (not shown). When the initialization switch is in the ON state (operated state) when the power is turned on, the initialization switch signal is transmitted via the Schmitt circuit 541. Is output to the port 522 of the input unit 520.

  FIG. 8 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 550 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The production control device 550 is a subordinate control device that controls the production based on the production control command signal transmitted from the game control device 500, and each device that produces the game (controlled) based on the production control command signal. Device). The production of the game by each device (controlled device) includes display on the display device 53, emission of decoration light by the decoration / production device, driving of the production motor, output of sound effects by the speaker 30, and the like. In addition, when an abnormality is detected, for example, when the front frame 3 or the glass frame 18 is opened, a notification sound (frame opening sound) is output from the speaker 30 by the effect control device 550.

  The decoration / production device includes a board decoration device 10d, a frame decoration device 18d, a board production device 10f, and a frame production device 18f. The speaker 30 includes an upper speaker 30a and a lower speaker 30b.

  The effect control device 550 further includes an effect button SW60a (operation detection means) that detects that the effect button 60 has been operated, an effect motor SW59a that detects an initial position of an effect member that operates using the effect motor as a drive source, And a human body detection sensor that outputs a signal by a human body detection sensor 607 that detects that a part of the player's body has approached the production button 60 (that has entered a detection range set around the production button 60). The SW 607a is connected. When signals are input from these switches, various effects are executed based on the input signals.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 is supplied with power from the power supply device 300 in the same manner as the game control device 500. The power supplied from the normal power supply 310 to the effect control device 550 includes DC 18V and NDC 24V in addition to those supplied from the game control device 500. “NDC” represents a pulsating current (voltage after rectification and before smoothing). In addition, a reset signal is input from the power supply device 300 when a power failure is detected. The effect control device 500 is configured such that no backup power for holding the stored contents is supplied because information that affects the game result (giving game value) is not stored.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the effect control device 550 will be specifically described.

  The effect control device 550 includes a CPU 551, a command interface (I / F) 552, a PROM 553, a CPU / VDP 554, a PROM / image ROM 555, a VRAM 556, a signal conversion circuit 557, a sound source LSI 560, an audio ROM 561, an amplifier circuit 562, and a decoration / effect device. A control circuit (board decoration LED control circuit 10c, frame decoration LED control circuit 18c, board effect motor control circuit 10e, frame effect motor control circuit 18e) to be controlled, and an SW input circuit 570 are provided.

  The CPU 551 sends instructions to the CPU / VDP 554 that performs visual effects, the sound source LSI 560 that performs sound effects, and the control circuit that controls the decoration / effect device arranged on the game board 10 or the front frame 3. Perform the production.

  The command I / F 552 is an interface for receiving an input of an effect command transmitted from the game control device 500. The received effect command is notified to the CPU 551.

  The CPU 551 controls various effects based on the command input from the game control device 500 via the command I / F 552. The PROM 553 stores invariant information (program, data, etc.) for game control. The CPU 551 controls various effects based on information stored in the PROM 553.

  The CPU 551 is provided with a RAM 5511 that is used as a work area for temporarily storing information necessary for effect control in the game. The RAM 5511 may be provided outside the CPU 551.

  The CPU / VDP 554 is an arithmetic device that mainly performs processing related to visual effects such as outputting an image such as identification information or a character to the display device 53 in response to a request from the CPU 551.

  The CPU / VDP 554 includes a RAM 5541 and a scaler 5542. The RAM 5541 is used as a work area for temporarily storing information necessary for effect control. The scaler 5542 enlarges the display data by using the display data for one pixel generated by the CPU / VDP 554 in common for a plurality of pixels, and displays an image on a large-screen liquid crystal panel.

  The CPU / VDP 554 is connected to a PROM / image ROM 555 (effect data storage means) that stores image data and the like. The PROM / image ROM 555 stores common image information for each model and image information for each series of the corresponding model. The CPU / VDP 554 is connected to a VRAM 556 that temporarily stores information necessary for image processing.

  Further, the CPU / VDP 554 outputs a synchronization signal (VSYNC, HSYNC) to the CPU 551. With this synchronization signal, it is possible to synchronize the effect by sound or the like and the effect by the image output to the display device 53.

  The CPU / VDP 554 outputs an image signal to the display device 53 via the signal conversion circuit 557. The signal conversion circuit 557 converts the signal in accordance with the specifications of the display device 53. In addition, by outputting a synchronization signal (VSYNC, HSYNC), the timing at which an image is displayed is synchronized with other effects processing.

  The sound source LSI 560 outputs sound signals such as sound effects and notification sounds based on the sound data stored in the sound ROM 561 in response to a request from the CPU 551. Audio data is stored in the audio ROM 561. The audio signal output from the sound source LSI 560 is amplified by the amplifier circuit 562 and output from the speaker 30.

  The speaker 30 includes an upper speaker 30a and a lower speaker 30b. The amplifier circuit 562 includes an upper speaker amplifier circuit 562a and a lower speaker amplifier circuit 562b corresponding to each speaker.

  The CPU 551 is connected to a control circuit that controls various decoration / production devices via an address bus / data bus 559. The CPU 551 outputs a control signal to a control circuit that controls the various decoration / effect devices, and controls the various decoration / effect devices.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing in the game control apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main process is executed by the gaming microcomputer 511 of the gaming control device 500 when the gaming machine is powered on or restored from a power failure. The main process includes a process for initialization that is executed only once when the power is turned on, a main loop process (a process in a state where the gaming machine is normally operating), and a process when a power failure occurs.

  When the main process is started, the game control device 500 first executes an initialization process (S901). Specifically, in the initialization process, the game control device 500 first prohibits an external interrupt, and sets an interrupt vector and a stack pointer. Further, the interrupt mode is set and the access to the RAM 5113 of the gaming microcomputer 511 is performed, and then all output ports are set to OFF.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a power failure recovery process (S902). In the power failure recovery process, first, it is determined whether the cause of the previous power shutdown is a normal power shutdown or a power shutdown due to a power failure. In the case of normal power shutdown, normal power-on processing is executed such as clearing the stored contents of the RAM 5113 of the gaming microcomputer 511 and setting a predefined initial value.

  In the power failure recovery process, a process for restarting the game in the state before the power failure is executed. When a power failure occurs, the storage content of the RAM 5113 of the gaming microcomputer 511 is backed up by the backup power source 320 of the power supply device 300, and further, the checksum calculated based on the storage content is stored. In the power failure recovery process, it is determined whether or not the stored content of the RAM 5113 of the gaming microcomputer 511 is correct based on the stored checksum. If the stored content is correct, the pre-power failure occurs based on the backed up stored content. Restore to the state.

  After the end of the power failure recovery process, the game control apparatus 500 starts an interrupt timer that generates an interrupt for executing a timer interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. 10 at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (S903). ).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 updates initial value random numbers that are initial values of various random numbers. These random numbers include a random number for determining the big hit of the special figure variation display game (big hit random number), a random number for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure fluctuation display game (big hit symbol random number), An initial value random number corresponding to a random number for determining the winning (per random number) and a random number for determining the winning symbol of the normal game display game is included.

  In the process of updating various initial value random numbers, first, interrupts are prohibited (S904), the initial value random number update process is executed, and various initial value random numbers are updated (S905). After the initial value random number is updated, an interrupt is permitted (S906). As described above, when setting the initial value random number, the interrupt is prohibited, and the game control device 500 performs control so that the timer interrupt process is executed after various initial value random numbers are updated.

  Further, the game control device 500 checks the power failure inspection area stored in the RAM 5113 of the gaming microcomputer 511 (S907), and determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (S908). In the power failure inspection area, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off due to a power failure, check data (power failure flag) is recorded, and whether or not a power failure has occurred is determined by determining the presence or absence of the power failure flag. Can do.

  When the occurrence of a power failure is not detected (the result of S908 is “NO”), the game control device 500 returns to the process of S904 and sequentially executes the subsequent processes.

  When the occurrence of a power failure is detected (the result of S908 is “YES”), the game control device 500 executes a power failure process (S909). When a power failure occurs, the backup power supply 320 supplies power necessary for executing the power failure process described below.

  In the power failure processing, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption and sets all output ports to OFF. Subsequently, the power failure inspection area is cleared, and the power failure inspection area check data (power failure flag) is stored in the power failure inspection area. Further, a checksum is calculated and recorded based on the stored contents of the RAM 5113 of the gaming microcomputer 511 when the power is shut off. Finally, access to the RAM 5113 of the gaming microcomputer 511 is prohibited, and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is shut off.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt processing procedure in the game control apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the game control apparatus 500, a timer interrupt is generated at a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period) by the interrupt timer activated in the process of S903 of the main process. When a timer interrupt occurs, the game control device 500 executes a timer interrupt process shown below. However, the timer interrupt process (S1001 to S1015) does not necessarily have to be completed every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The game control device 500 first saves the register of the game microcomputer 511 (S1001) and executes input / output processing (S1002). In the input / output process, information related to game control is output to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 via the output unit 530, and the game is sent to an information collection terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine. Output processing for outputting data and input processing for performing processing such as chattering removal on signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 520 to determine input information are included.

  Next, the game control device 500 performs command transmission processing for transmitting various commands to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S1003). Specifically, the effect control device 550 includes a change pattern designation command for specifying the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 550 to execute the power failure recovery process when the power failure is recovered. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 580.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a random number update process 1 in which the big hit random number and the value of the big hit random number counter are added one by one in order to impart randomness to the big hit random number and the hit random number (S1004). In the random number update process 1, 1 is also added to the values of the jackpot symbol random number counter or the symbol symbol random counter that determines the stop symbol.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an initial value random number update process, which is a process for updating a big hit random number and an initial value random number such as a hit random number (S1005).

  Then, the game control device 500 adds one by one the value of the effect determination random number counter for imparting randomness to the effect or decoration (variation pattern, stop symbol, etc.) when the special figure variation display game is advanced. Update processing 2 is executed (S1006).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a winning opening switch monitoring process for monitoring input of detection signals by the first starting opening SW37d, the second starting opening SW38d, or the winning openings SW44a to 44m (S1007).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes an error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S1008). The abnormality in this case is an illegal act or a failure of the gaming machine 1. The cheating includes, for example, a magnet fraud in which a player brings a magnet close to a gaming machine and changes the course of the gaming ball in order to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 38 or the like. The magnet fraud is detected by the magnetic sensor SW39a shown in FIG. When the occurrence of abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 30 or the gaming state LED 29 is turned on to notify the user.

  Further, the fraud detected in the error monitoring process of S1008 includes an open fraud in which the glass frame 18 and the front frame 3 are opened by the player. As described above, the opening fraud is detected by the glass frame opening detection SW 18b, the front frame opening detection SW 3b, or the like.

  The game control device 500 executes a special figure game process (S1009) for controlling the progress of the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (S1010) for controlling the progression of the common figure fluctuation display game.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a segment editing process for editing the parameters for outputting the results of the special figure fluctuation display game and the common figure fluctuation display game to the segment LED of the special figure / special figure display 35. (S1011).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 508 (S1012).

  Then, the game control device 500 declares the end of the timer interrupt process (S1013). After that, the temporarily saved register is restored (S1014), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S1015), and the process returns to the main process.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure game processing in the game control apparatus 500 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 500 first determines whether or not there is a winning in the first start winning opening 37 (S1101). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball detection signal is input to the game control device 500 from the first start port SW37d.

  When the game control device 500 determines that there is no winning at the first start winning opening 37 (result of S1101 is “N”), the ordinary electric accessory (general power, opening / closing member 38a) is operating. It is determined whether or not (S1102). If the ordinary electric accessory is operating (the result of S1102 is “Y”), it is further determined whether or not there is a prize at the second start prize opening 38 (S1103). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball detection signal is input to the game control device 500 from the second start port SW38d.

  In the game control device 500, when the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (the result of S1102 is “N”), or when there is no winning at the second start winning opening 38 (the result of S1103 is “N”). , S1111 and subsequent processes are executed.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500, when there is a prize at the first start prize opening 37 (result of S1102 is “Y”), or when there is a prize at the second start prize opening 38 (result of S1103). Is “Y”), the storage control area corresponding to the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 is set as a reference destination (S1104).

  Storage control areas (a first storage control area and a second storage control area) corresponding to the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38 are allocated to the storage control area. Each storage control area includes a start memory number and a start memory area provided for each start memory. When the upper limit value of the start memory number is 4, four start storage areas are included. In the start memory area, a big hit random number for determining whether or not the variable display game is a big hit, a big hit symbol random number for specifying a symbol that stops when the variable display game is a big hit, and when the variable display game is executed The random number for production for determining the fluctuation pattern (production pattern) in is included.

  Then, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the set start memory number is equal to or greater than an upper limit value (for example, “4”) (S1105). If the acquired start memory number is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (the result of S1105 is “Y”), the start memory number has reached the upper limit value, and therefore, the processing after S1111 is executed.

  When the start memory number is smaller than the upper limit value (the result of S1105 is “N”), the game control device 500 adds 1 to the start memory number (S1106). Further, a start winning flag corresponding to the winning start winning opening is set (S1107). For example, when a game ball is won at the first start prize opening 37, a first start prize flag is set, and when a game ball is won at the second start prize slot 38, a second start prize flag is set. Is done.

  Next, the game control device 500 extracts various random values and stores them in the start storage area corresponding to the start storage number among the storage control areas set in the process of S1104 (S1108). Specifically, the big hit random number counter is extracted from the big hit random number counter, the big hit symbol random number counter is extracted from the big hit symbol random number, and the effect random number is output from the random number counter for effect determination, and the various extracted random numbers are stored in the start memory area corresponding to the start memory number. To do. Further, a start memory number command is set (S1109) and transmitted to the effect control device 550.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a prior determination process (S1110). The pre-determination process determines whether or not a big hit is made in advance based on various random values stored in the start-up storage area, and sets information necessary for performing the pre-reading effect based on the determination result. Details of the prior determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control apparatus 500 acquires the special figure game process number updated by the progress state of the special figure variation display game (S1111). And the process corresponding to the acquired special figure game process number is performed (S1112).

  When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “0” (the result of S1112 is “No = 0”), the game control device 500 is in a special state change display game that starts changing, in a gaming state ( A special figure routine process for determining whether or not to generate a special game state according to whether the game state is a probability change game state or a normal game state is executed (S1113).

  When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “1” (the result of S1112 is “No = 1”), the game control apparatus 500 corresponds to the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure fluctuation display game. Until the fluctuation time elapses, the special figure changing process for displaying the symbols (identification information) in a variable manner is executed (S1114).

  When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “2” (the result of S1112 is “No = 2”), the game control device 500 generates a special game state when the special figure variable display game is generated. Then, a special figure displaying process for displaying a stop symbol (a change display result of the identification information) for a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) is executed (S1115).

  When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “3” (the result of S1112 is “No = 3”), the game control apparatus 500 outputs a fanfare sound or the like from the speaker 30 when it is a big hit. A fanfare / interval process is executed (S1116). If it is not a big hit, the special figure game process number is set to 0, and the process returns to the special figure routine process (S1112). In the case of a big hit, the special game process number is set to 4 after the fanfare / interval process is executed.

  When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “4” (the result of S1112 is “No = 4”), the game control device 500 opens and closes the open / close door 42a of the special variable winning device 42. Processing during mouth opening is executed (S1117). In the special winning opening opening process, information necessary for updating the count of the special winning opening, updating the game processing timer of the special symbol, and the special winning opening remaining ball processing described later is set.

  When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “5” (the result of S1112 is “No = 5”), the game control device 500 includes a process based on the remaining balls that can be won in the big winning opening. The winning ball remaining ball processing is executed (S1118). In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the special winning opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the special winning opening, and the opening / closing door 42a is closed when any of the conditions is satisfied. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “6” (the result of S1112 is “No = 6”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a small / big hit end process (S1119). In the small / big hit end process, for example, a game state is set after the small hit state or the big hit state ends.

  Finally, the game control device 500 executes a special figure fluctuation control process for controlling the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game (S1120). Then, the special figure game process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a pre-determination process in the game control device 500 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The pre-determination process is a setting process for performing an effect according to the result of the variable display game by prefetching the result of the variable display game.

  The game control device 500 first determines whether or not the second start winning flag is set (S1201). When the pre-determination process is executed, the first start winning flag or the second starting winning flag is always set in the process of S1107 of FIG. Therefore, when the second start winning flag is not set (the result of S1201 is “N”), the first starting winning flag is set, and the processing after S1204 is executed.

  When the second start winning flag is set (the result of S1201 is “Y”), the game control device 500 further determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (S1202). . When the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state (result of S1202 is “Y”), it is not necessary to execute an effect corresponding to the probability change state or the time-short state, and it is not necessary to execute a pre-reading effect. finish.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state is not the probability change state or the time saving state (the result of S1202 is “N”), the gaming control device 500 determines whether or not the big hit is being made (S1203). If it is a big hit (the result of S1203 is “Y”), the big hit effect is executed and it is not necessary to execute the pre-reading effect, so the pre-determination process is terminated.

  When the gaming state is neither the probability change state nor the time-short state and the big hit is made (the result of S1203 is “N”), or the first start winning flag is set (S1201). If the result is “N”), the newest (last stored) jackpot random number included in the start memory is obtained from the storage control area corresponding to the set start winning flag (S1204).

  Further, the game control device 500 sets a jackpot determination value according to the current probability state (S1205), and whether or not the jackpot random value acquired in the process of S1204 matches the determination value set in the process of S1205. Is determined (S1206).

  In the case where the jackpot random number value does not match the jackpot determination value (the result of S1206 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets the preliminary determination ACTION table 1310 in the determination table for determining the content of the preliminary determination effect. (S1207). On the other hand, when the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value (the result of S1206 is “Y”), the pre-determination ACTION big hit table 1320 is set in the determination table for determining the effect of the pre-determination (S1208). . Details of the advance determination ACTION table 1310 will be described later with reference to FIG. 13A, and details of the advance determination ACT big hit table 1320 will be described later with reference to FIG. 13B.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires a random number for presentation from the start storage area corresponding to the set start winning flag (S1209), and is acquired based on the determination table set in the processing of S1207 or S1208. The effect action information corresponding to the effect random number is acquired (S1210). The production action information is a code (part of a command) corresponding to specific production contents.

  Further, the game control device 500 acquires MODE information corresponding to the set start prize flag and the start memory number corresponding to the start prize flag from the prior determination MODE information table 1330 (S1211). The MODE information is information necessary for generating the prefetch effect command, and is information for determining the content of the prefetch effect command. Details of the prior determination MODE information table 1330 will be described later with reference to FIG. 13C.

  The game control device 500 generates a prefetch effect command based on the effect ACTION information acquired in the process of S1210 and the MODE information acquired in the process of S1211 (S1212). Finally, the prefetch effect command generated in the process of S1212 is set as a transmission command (S1213), the preliminary determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the special game process.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of the advance determination ACTION table 1310 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of the pre-determination ACTION jackpot table 1320 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  Pre-determination ACTION losing table 1310 and pre-determination ACTION big hit table 1320 have the same structure, and include production random number 1301, production ACTION (information) 1302, and pre-read production contents 1303.

  The effect random value 1301 is set with a numerical value range, and the effect ACTION 1302 and the prefetch effect content 1303 corresponding to the case where the effect random number stored in each start memory is included in the numerical value range are selected.

  The production ACTION 1302 stores information corresponding to the production content. A prefetch effect is executed by generating a prefetch effect command by the effect ACTION 1302 and a MODE 1333 of the pre-determined MODE information table 1330 described later, and transmitting it to the effect control device 550.

  The prefetch effect content 1303 stores specific prefetch effect content. For example, in the case of “hold display 6”, the hold display is displayed in a mode different from the normal case, and it is informed that it is a big hit.

  FIG. 13C is a diagram illustrating an example of the advance determination MODE information table 1330 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The prior determination MODE information table 1330 includes a start winning opening 1331 that has won a prize, a start storage number 1332, and a MODE 1333.

  In the prior determination MODE information table 1330, the MODE 1333 is acquired based on the winning start winning opening 1331 won and the start memorized number 1332 corresponding to the starting winning opening.

  As described above, the MODE 1333 generates a prefetch effect command by combining with the effect ACTION 1302. The pre-reading effect is determined according to the winning start winning opening and the number of start memories, and is set so that the aspect of the pre-reading effect is also different.

  FIG. 14 is a state transition diagram of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the effect control device 550 is energized and the effect control device 550 is turned on, the state changes to a command input waiting state in which the command input is waited (1401).

  When a power-on command (cd) is input in a command input waiting state, the effect control device 550 executes a RAM initialization process (1402). In the RAM initialization process, the contents of the RAM 5511 are initialized, and necessary processes are executed when the power is turned on.

  On the other hand, if a power failure recovery command is input while waiting for command input, the effect control device 550 makes a transition to a power failure recovery state (1403). In the power failure recovery state, processing necessary for power recovery is executed.

  Then, after executing the power-on process and the power failure recovery process, the effect control device 550 transitions to a state of waiting for the input of the main command, and the process corresponding to the input main command is executed (1404).

  Hereinafter, processing executed based on the input main command will be described. First, a case where a customer waiting demo command is input will be described.

  When the customer waiting demonstration command is input, the effect control device 550 makes a transition to the customer waiting state (1405). In the customer waiting state, the production control device 550 determines whether another command has been input for a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes). When another command is input during the predetermined time, the effect control device 550 transitions to a state corresponding to the input other command.

  On the other hand, if no other command is input during the predetermined time, the production control device 550 transitions to a customer waiting demonstration state (1406). In the customer waiting demonstration state, the customer waiting demonstration is displayed on the display device 53.

  Next, a case where a jackpot end operation command is input will be described.

  When the jackpot end operation command is input, the production control device 550 makes a transition to the ending state (1407). In the ending state, an ending screen indicating that the jackpot has ended is displayed on the display device 53.

  Next, a case where an interval command is input will be described.

  When the interval command is input, the effect control device 550 transits to the interval state (1408). In the in-interval state, the display unit 53 displays that it is an interval period during which the big prize opening provided in the special variable prize-winning device 42 is closed during the big hit.

  Next, a case where a round number command is input will be described.

  When the round number command is input, the effect control device 550 transitions to the in-round state (1409). In the round state, the current round number is displayed on the display device 53.

  Next, a case where a fanfare command is input will be described.

  When the fanfare command is input, the effect control device 550 transits to the fanfare-in-progress state (1410). In a fanfare state, a fanfare sound is output from the speaker 30.

  Next, a case where a variation pattern command, a prefetch effect command, and a decoration special figure reservation number command are input will be described.

  When the variation pattern command is input, the effect control device 550 transitions to the symbol variation state (1411). In the symbol changing state, the symbol is changed and displayed on the display device 53 during the changing time specified by the changing pattern command.

  Then, when the variation time included in the variation pattern command has elapsed, the effect control device 550 transitions to a symbol finalizing state (1412). In the symbol finalizing state, the symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped based on the symbol designation information of the model / symbol designation information.

  In addition, in the symbol changing state 1411 and the symbol finalizing state 1412, when a pre-reading effect command and a decoration special figure reservation number command are input, the pre-reading effect is executed.

  Even when the power is turned on, if a power failure recovery command is input, the effect control device 550 transitions to a power failure recovery state, and necessary processing is executed (1403). Further, when a power-on command is input, RAM initialization processing is executed (1402).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing in the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  This process is a process executed by the CPU 551 of the effect control device 550 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  First, the effect control device 550 executes an initialization process for setting initial values necessary for executing various processes in the RAM 5511 (S1501). Subsequently, an interrupt timer for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) is started (S1502). Interrupt processing is executed at the timing of interrupt generation. Details of the interrupt processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect control device 550 executes main command analysis processing for analyzing the main command received from the game control device 500 (S1503). Subsequently, a game management process for managing the execution status of the special figure variation display game is executed (S1504). Details of the game management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect control device 550 executes an operation effect control process for controlling an effect executed by operating the effect button 60 or the like (S1505). The operation of the effect button 60 includes not only the operation by directly pressing the effect button 60 but also the case where a part of the player's body approaches the effect button 60. Details of the mode effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the effect control device 550 executes display control processing for controlling the display screen of the display device 53 (S1506). Subsequently, a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 30 is executed (S1507), and further, a decoration control process for controlling the light emission mode and the like of the decoration member 9 is executed (S1508).

  The effect control device 550 executes an error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S1509). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 550, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 500, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Finally, the effect control device 550 executes a random number update process for updating the random number for determining the variation pattern and the stop symbol (S1510), and returns to the process of S1503. Thereafter, the processing from S1503 to S1510 is repeated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an interrupt processing procedure in the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 550 first executes timer update processing for updating the values of various timers (S1601).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 550 monitors an external signal input and executes an input process for receiving the input (S1602). For example, a signal input by operating the effect button 60 is detected, and the input of the signal is accepted.

  Further, the effect control device 550 outputs the image instructed by the display control process (S1506 in FIG. 15) from the display device 53, the sound effect or the notification sound instructed by the sound control process (S1507 in FIG. 15), and the like. Is output to the speaker 30 (S1603).

  Finally, the effect control device 550 monitors the input of the main command transmitted from the game control device 500, executes a main command reception process for receiving the main command (S1604), and ends the interrupt process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game management process in the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not a stored number command or a prefetch effect command has been received (S1701). The memorized number command is a command for updating the starting memorized number stored in the effect control device 550, and only when a game ball is newly won at the starting winning opening (provided that there is no overflow of the starting memory). ) And is specified to be subtracted when the variable display game is executed. The pre-reading effect command is a command indicating execution information for executing the pre-reading effect, and is designated to store the result of determining various random numbers when a new game ball is won at the start winning opening. .

  Only when the stored number command or the prefetch effect command is received (the result of S1701 is “Y”), the storage content update process described later with reference to FIG. 17A is executed (S1702).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the control process number is 0 (S1703). If the value of the control process number is 0 (the result of S1703 is “Y”), a change start process is executed (S1704). The variation start process is a process of setting a stop symbol based on the received symbol designation information and selecting a variation pattern. Details of the variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the value of the control process number is 1 (S1705). When the value of the control process number is 1 (the result of S1705 is “Y”), the changing process is executed (S1706). In the changing process, the symbol processing timer is updated, or information necessary for displaying the symbol is set.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the value of the control process number is 2 (S1707). If the value of the control process number is 2 (the result of S1707 is “Y”), the symbol stop process is executed (S1708). In the symbol stop process, the symbol processing timer is updated or the end of the stop symbol display is determined.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the value of the control process number is 3 (S1709). If the value of the control process number is 3 (the result of S1709 is “Y”), the fanfare / interval process is executed (S1710). The fanfare / interval process outputs a fanfare sound or the like from the speaker 30 or outputs an image to the display device 53 during a round interval.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the value of the control process number is 4 (S1711). When the value of the control process number is 4 (the result of S1711 is “Y”), the special winning opening open process is executed (S1712). The processing during opening of the big winning opening is performed such as updating the count number of game balls won in the big winning opening.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the value of the control process number is 5 (S1713). When the value of the control processing number is 5 (the result of S1713 is “Y”), the winning prize remaining ball processing is executed (S1714). The winning ball remaining ball processing is performed to determine whether or not the number of rounds has reached a predetermined number, whether or not to continue the opening of the big winning port, etc. Set the necessary information.

  Finally, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the value of the control process number is 6 (S1715). When the value of the control process number is 6 (the result of S1715 is “Y”), the small / big hit end process is executed (S1716). The small / big hit end process includes a process of displaying an ending screen after the number of rounds reaches a predetermined number.

  FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing a procedure of stored content update processing in the effect control device 550 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The stored content update process updates the start memory number stored in the start storage area assigned to each start winning opening in the RAM 5511 of the effect control device 550 based on the received memory number command and the prefetch effect command, This is a process of storing a prefetch effect command.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not a storage number command has been received (S1801). The memory number command is a command for updating the starting memory number. When the variable display game is executed and the starting memory number is subtracted, or when the game ball is won at the starting winning opening and the starting memory number is added. In the case (however, only when there is no start-up memory overflow).

  When the production control device 550 receives the storage number command (the result of S1801 is “Y”), the production control device 550 updates the storage number recorded in the RAM 5511 of the production control device 550 (S1802). Furthermore, the start memory display update is set (S1803). For example, a display corresponding to the start memory number is displayed on the display device 53, and the display is set so that the display is changed according to the change of the start memory number.

  Further, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not a prefetch effect command has been received (S1804). When the prefetch effect command is received (the result of S1804 is “Y”), the ACTION information is stored in the start storage area 1800 corresponding to the MODE information included in the prefetch effect command (S1805).

  FIG. 18B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the change start process in the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The variation start process is a process of setting a stop symbol based on the received symbol designation information, and further setting a variation pattern and variation time from a variation pattern selection table based on whether or not it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information It is. In addition, the start memory display (hold display) is changed.

  First, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received (S1806). If the change start command has not been received (the result of S1806 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the production control device 550 has received the change start command (the result of S1806 is “Y”), it executes the stop symbol setting process (S1807). In the stop symbol setting process, a stop symbol in the variable display game is determined based on the received symbol designation information.

  Next, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the stop symbol set based on the symbol designation information is a big hit symbol (S1808). When the stop symbol is a big hit symbol (the result of S1808 is “Y”), a big hit flag is set (S1809).

  Further, the effect control device 550 executes a variation pattern setting process (S1810). The variation pattern setting process acquires and sets a variation pattern and a variation time from a variation pattern selection table (not shown) based on the big hit flag, mode information, and variation pattern information. After completion of the variation pattern setting process, a variation start flag is set (S1811).

  Finally, the effect control device 550 shifts the storage contents of each start storage area one by one in order to erase the data stored in the processed start storage area (S1812). Finally, 1 is added to the control process number (S1813), and this process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the operation effect control process in the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the effect can be executed (S1901). The effect executable state is a state in which a prefetch effect can be executed, for example, a state in which a variable display game is being executed or a state in which it is possible to execute. The effect executable state is the same as the operation effective state described later. If it is in the state where the effect can be executed (the result of S1901 is “Y”), the processes after S1905 are executed.

  On the other hand, when the effect control device 550 is not in an effect executable state (the result of S1901 is “N”), it determines whether or not an effect execution start condition is satisfied (S1902). The effect execution start condition is when a game ball is won at the start winning opening and the variable display game can be executed, or when a new prefetch effect command is received. If the effect execution start condition is not satisfied (the result of S1902 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the production execution start condition is satisfied (result of S1902 is “Y”), the production control device 550 sets the operation valid state notification to shift to the production executable state (S1903). The operation valid state is a state where the operation of the effect button 60 is enabled, that is, a state where the operation of the effect button 60 can be detected. The operation effective state notification is to notify that the operation is in an effective state. For example, it may be notified that the effect button 60 is operable, and information that prompts the operation of the effect button 60 is displayed on the display device. 53 may be displayed. Furthermore, a continuation timer for measuring the time for which the operation valid state is maintained (for example, 7 seconds) is set (S1904).

  The effect control device 550 determines whether or not a prefetch effect end flag is set (S1905). When the prefetch effect end flag is set (the result of S1905 is “Y”), the processing after S1913 is executed, the operation valid state is canceled, and the execution of the prefetch effect is canceled.

  When the pre-reading effect end flag is not set (result of S1905 is “N”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the operation valid state continuation timer has expired (S1906). If the continuation timer in the operation valid state has expired (the result of S1906 is “Y”), the processing after S1913 is executed, and the execution of the prefetch effect is cancelled.

  The effect control device 550 determines that the human body detection condition is satisfied when the operation valid state continuation timer has not expired, that is, when the operation valid state is continued (result of S1906 is “N”). It is determined whether or not (S1907). The human body detection condition is, in principle, to detect that a part of the player's body is approached by the human body detection sensor 607 provided in the effect button 60. Furthermore, in addition to detecting that a part of the player's body is approaching, it may be determined whether or not a human body detection condition is satisfied based on a random value. Alternatively, it may be determined that the human body detection condition is satisfied only when a specific variation pattern is executed.

  When the human body detection condition is satisfied (the result of S1907 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 executes a prefetch preceding effect setting process (S1908). The pre-reading predecessor detects that a part of the player's body has approached the effect button 60 when the pre-reading effect that is executed by operating the effect button 60 is executed. It is an effect performed in advance. The prefetching predecessor setting process is a process for setting information necessary for executing the prefetching predecessor. Details of the pre-reading advance effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect control device 550 executes the prefetch effect setting process when the human body detection condition is not satisfied (the result of S1907 is “N”) or after the prefetch preceding effect setting process is executed (S1909). The prefetch effect setting process is a process for setting information necessary for executing the prefetch effect. Details of the prefetch effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the pre-reading effect setting process ends, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not a pre-reading effect set flag has been set (S1910). The pre-read effect setting completed flag is set when the setting of information necessary for the pre-read effect is completed in the pre-read effect setting process. If the pre-reading effect set flag is not set (the result of S1910 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the pre-reading effect set flag is set (result of S1910 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 further determines whether or not the human body detection flag is set (S1911). The human body detection flag is set when an approach of a part of the player's body is detected by the human body detection sensor 607 in the process of S2004 in the prefetching advance effect setting process described later with reference to FIG.

  When the human body detection flag is set (result of S1911 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the human body detection is continuing (S1912).

  When the human body detection flag is not set (result of S1911 is “Y”), or when the human body detection is continuing (result of S1912 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 executes the prefetching effect. The effect is executed by changing the display mode stepwise according to the execution timer for measuring the possible time and the ACTION information (effect contents) set in the pre-read effect setting process (S1918).

  The fact that the pre-reading effect has been set and the human body detection flag has not been set means that the effect button 60 has been operated even though the human body detection has not been performed. The prefetch effect process is executed. For example, this is because it is assumed that the human body detection sensor 607 breaks down or that the effect button 60 can be operated outside the sensor detection range due to the accuracy of the human body detection sensor 607.

  When the human body detection is not continued, that is, when the player releases a part of the body from the effect button 60 (the result of S1912 is “N”), the effect control device 550 stops executing the prefetch effect. Release various parameters. For example, the pre-reading effect is continuously executed if the user stands by with the hand applied to the effect button 60, but the pre-reading effect is canceled when the hand is released immediately after operating the effect button 60. . In other words, if an effect is executed in which the display mode changes stepwise, the final display mode is not output and the effect ends.

  As processing for canceling the pre-reading effect, first, the operation effective state is canceled (S1913), and the operation effective state notification is canceled (terminated) (S1914). Then, the execution of the pre-reading effect is canceled (S1915), and the execution of the pre-reading effect is canceled (S1916). Finally, various flags and timers are reset (S1917), and the operation effect control process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetching advance effect setting processing in the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the pre-reading advance effect setting process, before operating the effect button 60, the human body detection sensor 607 provided in the effect button 60 detects the operation of the effect button 60 before the effect button 60 is actually operated. It is a process for setting the information necessary for performing.

  The production control device 550 first determines whether or not the pre-reading advance production is not set (S2001). That is, it is determined whether or not a pre-reading advance effect flag is set. When the prefetching predecessor flag is set, that is, when the prefetching predecessor is not set (the result of S2001 is “N”), the setting necessary for executing the prefetching predecessor has been completed. This process is terminated.

  When the pre-reading predecessor effect is not set (result of S2001 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the pre-reading effect is not set (S2002). That is, it is determined whether or not a prefetch effect flag is being executed. When the pre-reading effect is set, that is, when the pre-reading effect is not set (the result of S2002 is “N”), this process is ended.

  When the pre-reading effect is not set (result of S2002 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the human body detection sensor 607 has detected that a part of the player's body has approached the effect button 60. Is determined (S2003). If not detected (the result of S2003 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  When it is detected that a part of the player's body has approached the effect button 60 (result of S2003 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 sets a human body detection flag (S2004). Further, a selection timer for determining a prefetch effect target is set (S2005). The selection timer is a timer for measuring the time from when the effect button 60 becomes operable until the human body is detected. Based on the value of the selection timer, the start memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect is selected from the notification target table shown in FIGS. 23A to 23D.

  The effect control device 550 determines whether or not the value of the continuation timer that measures the continuation time of the operation enabled state is smaller than a first determination value (for example, 2 seconds) (S2006). The first determination value is a determination value for determining whether or not the pre-reading advance effect is performed (that the operation is in an effective state).

  When the value of the continuation timer is smaller than the first determination value (the result of S2006 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 starts executing the prefetching preceding effect (S2007). The contents of the pre-reading advance effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the value of the continuation timer is equal to or greater than the first determination value (the result of S2006 is “N”), or after the execution of the pre-reading preceding effect is started, the effect control device 550 sets a preceding effect set flag (S2008). This process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch effect setting processing in the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the prefetch effect is not set (S2101). That is, it is determined whether or not a pre-reading effect is being executed. When the pre-reading effect is set, that is, when the pre-reading effect is not set (the result of S2101 is “N”), this process is performed to execute the pre-reading effect based on the contents of the set pre-reading effect. Exit.

  When the pre-reading effect is not set (result of S2101 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines that the value of the continuation timer that measures the duration of the operation valid state is from the second determination value (for example, 4 seconds). Is also smaller (S2102). The second determination value is a value for determining whether or not the execution of the prefetch effect is accepted. For example, when the effect button 60 is not operated within 4 seconds after the operation is notified, the prefetch effect is not executed. Configured. If the value of the continuation timer is equal to or greater than the second determination value (the result of S2102 is “N”), the prefetch effect is not executed, so a prefetch effect end flag is set (S2114), and this process ends.

  When the value of the continuation timer is smaller than the second determination value (result of S2102 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether an operation of the effect button 60 is detected (S2103). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effect button SW60a is set to ON. When the operation of the effect button 60 is not detected (the result of S2103 is “N”), this process ends.

  When the operation of the effect button 60 is detected (result of S2103 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the pre-reading preceding effect is being executed (S2104). When the pre-reading pre-production is being executed (the result of S2104 is “Y”), the pre-reading pre-production is stopped in order to execute the pre-reading production (S2105).

  The effect control device 550 further determines whether or not the human body detection flag is set (S2106). When the human body detection flag is set (result of S2106 is “Y”), the start memory corresponding to the selected timer value is set as the production target from the notification target table defined for each storage number (S2107). In the first embodiment of the present invention, since the maximum value of the start memory number is 4, four types of notification target tables are defined. Details of the notification target table will be described with reference to FIGS. 23A to 23D. Then, the start memory of the notification target is set as the production target based on the notification target table.

  On the other hand, when the human body detection flag is not set (result of S2106 is “N”), the effect control device 550 sets the earliest start memory that has not been pre-readed as the effect target (S2108).

  The effect control device 550 stores the start memory set as the effect object by the process of S2107 or S2108 in the start memory area corresponding to the prefetch effect execution information (S2109). Then, ACTION information corresponding to the production target is acquired from the stored start memory (S2110).

  The effect control device 550 sets the execution start of the prefetch effect display corresponding to the ACTION information to be effected (S2111). Specifically, the prefetch effect content corresponding to the effect ACTION information 2201 is acquired from the prefetch effect selection table 2200, and the execution start is instructed. Details of the prefetch effect selection table 2200 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the effect control device 550 sets a time (for example, 3 seconds) for executing the prefetch effect by setting a prefetch effect execution timer (S2112). Then, a pre-reading selection set flag is set (S2113), and this process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the prefetch effect selection table 2200 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The prefetch effect selection table 2200 includes effect ACTION information 2201 and prefetch effect content 2202.

  The effect action information 2201 is identification information corresponding to the effect contents, and corresponds to the effect action information extracted from the pre-read effect command transmitted from the game control device 500 and stored in the start memory.

  In the pre-reading effect content 2202, for example, the content of the effect executed on the display device 53 (for example, a graphic indicating a hold display) and the color of the hold display are set. The figure and color indicating the hold display correspond to the probability of jackpot (hit hit reliability), and if the probability is low, it will be a white circle, and if it is high, it will be a rainbow star . By configuring in this way, the player can grasp the jackpot reliability.

  Note that the hold display before the pre-reading effect is executed may be set to white, and the color or shape of the hold display may not be changed when the reliability of the big hit is the lowest.

  Further, when the display mode is changed stepwise in the process of S1918 in FIG. 19, control is performed so that the prefetch effect contents actually selected are sequentially changed from the prefetch effect contents with low reliability.

  23A to 23D are diagrams illustrating an example of the notification target table 2310 according to the first embodiment of this invention. 23A is a notification target table 2310 corresponding to the case where the start memory number is 1, FIG. 23B is a notification target table 2320 corresponding to the case where the start memory number is 2, and FIG. 23C is a notification corresponding to the case where the start memory number is 3. The target table 2330 and FIG. 23D are the notification target table 2340 corresponding to the case where the start memory number is four.

  The notification target table stores start memory to be a production target corresponding to the time after the operation of the production button 60 is notified. Each notification target table includes a time (T2) 2301 and a notification target 2302 from when the effect button 60 can be operated until the operation is detected.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the human body detection sensor 607 detects the effect button 60 within 2 seconds after the effect button 60 becomes operable, the start memory of the target notified according to the detected time. Is set to change. The notification target table divides the two seconds according to the number of start memories, and associates the detected time with the start memory. For example, when the start memory number is 4, the start memory is selected based on the notification target table 2340. At this time, 2 seconds are divided into four, and each start memory is associated every 0.5 seconds.

  As described above, even in the case where the pre-reading advance effect is not executed, the pre-reading effect is displayed according to the time from when the operation notification is made until the approach of a part of the player's body is detected by the human body detection sensor 607. The target start-up memory is determined.

  Heretofore, the configuration and processing for executing the pre-reading advance effect according to the first embodiment of this invention have been described. Hereinafter, the execution pattern of the production based on the operation timing of the production button 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. Common items will be described before describing each of FIGS.

  First, each chart will be described. The fluctuation display game is in a state of “running” or “unexecuted”, and is shown in two stages with “running” on the upper side. The operation notification is on the upper side when the player is notified that the effect button 60 can be operated. The operation valid state is linked to the operation notification, and the case where the effect button 60 is operable is on the upper side.

  The human body detection sensor is linked to the value of the human body detection sensor SW607a and is on the upper side when it is ON. The effect button sensor is linked to the value of the effect button SW, and is on the upper side when ON.

  The effect operation indicates the execution state of the pre-reading effect or the pre-reading effect, and is in the lower stage when the effect is not executed, the middle stage when the pre-reading effect is being executed, and the upper stage when the pre-reading effect is being executed.

  Further, the time T1 to T5 will be described. The time T1 is a time from when the variable display game is started until the effect button 60 is notified that the operation is valid and the operation is shifted to the operation valid state.

  Time T2 is the time from when the operation valid state is entered until the human body detection sensor 607 detects the approach of a part of the player's body. Time T3 is the time from when the approach of a part of the player's body is detected by the human body detection sensor 607 until the effect button 60 is actually operated.

  Time T4 is the time from when the effect button 60 is operated until the prefetch effect ends. The time T5 is a time when the effect is not executed when the pre-reading effect is canceled in the middle because the approach of a part of the player's body is not detected in the middle.

  FIG. 24 is a time chart illustrating a case where the effect button 60 according to the first embodiment of this invention is properly operated.

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 24, 2 seconds (corresponding to the first determination value in S2006 in FIG. 20) elapses after the transition to the operation enabled state (after the time T1 has elapsed since the start of the variable display game). During this time, the approach of a part of the player's body to the effect button 60 is detected by the human body detection sensor 607 (corresponding to the case where the result of S2006 in FIG. 20 is “Y”).

  Then, after the execution of the pre-reading effect (S2007 in FIG. 20), the effect button 60 is operated until 4 seconds (corresponding to the second determination value in S2102 in FIG. 21), and the pre-reading effect is executed. (S2111 in FIG. 21).

  Therefore, the pre-reading effect is being executed at time T3, so it is in the middle stage, and at time T4, the pre-reading effect is being executed, it is in the upper stage. At this time, since the human body detection sensor continues the detection, the prefetch effect is executed for 3 seconds which is the longest execution time.

  Further, the start memory to be prefetched is determined based on the number of start memories and the notification object table in FIGS. 23A to 23D.

  FIG. 25 is a time chart illustrating a case where the effect button 60 according to the first embodiment of this invention is not operated properly.

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 25, the approach of a part of the player's body to the effect button 60 is detected by the human body detection sensor 607 after 2 seconds or more have passed since the transition to the operation enabled state (see FIG. 20). This corresponds to the case where the result of S2006 is “N”). Furthermore, since the effect button 60 has been operated after 4 seconds or more have passed since the transition to the operation enabled state (corresponding to the case where the result of S2102 in FIG. 21 is “N”), the prefetch effect is not executed.

  FIG. 26 is a time chart showing a case where the production button 60 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is properly operated, but the human body detection is canceled halfway.

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 26, similar to the pattern shown in FIG. 24, the approach of the player to the effect button 60 is detected by the human body detection sensor 607 between the transition to the operation enabled state and the elapse of 2 seconds. Yes. Then, after the pre-reading effect is executed, the effect button 60 is operated until 4 seconds elapses, and the pre-reading effect is executed.

  However, the detection by the human body detection sensor 607 is canceled before 3 seconds have passed since the operation of the effect button 60 (2 seconds = T4) (corresponding to the case where the result of S1912 in FIG. 19 is “N”). , The pre-reading production has been cancelled. If the longest execution time is executed, the pre-reading effect for the remaining one second (= T5) that should be executed is not executed.

  FIG. 27 is a time chart showing a case where the effect button 60 according to the first embodiment of this invention is properly operated, but the pre-reading advance effect is not executed.

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 27, the player's approach to the effect button 60 is detected by the human body detection sensor 607 after 2 seconds or more have passed since the operation is enabled, and the effect button is displayed until 4 seconds have elapsed. The pre-reading effect is executed by operating 60.

  Therefore, in the pattern shown in FIG. 27, the pre-reading advance effect is not executed, and only the pre-read effect is executed. At this time, the start memory to be prefetched is the earliest start memory in which the prefetch effect is not executed (S2108 in FIG. 21).

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the prefetching effect and the prefetching effect that are executed by the display device 53 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A screen 2801 shows the screen of the display device 53 after the start of the variable display game. In the state shown on the screen 2801, the start memory number is 3, and the operation notification of the effect button 60 is performed. At this stage, no pre-reading effect has been made.

  In the state shown on the screen 2801, the human body detection sensor 607 detects the approach of a part of the player's body. If the approach of a part of the player's body is detected within 2 seconds (first determination value) after shifting to the state shown in the screen 2801, a pre-reading advance effect is executed, which is shown in the screen 2802. It becomes a state. In the example of the pre-reading advance effect shown on the screen 2802, the arrow indicating that the start memory to be subjected to the pre-read effect is selected on the region indicating the start memory moves to the left and right. Then, the arrow that moves so as to point to the start memory of the production target stops at the timing (or the previous timing) when the prefetching production is executed.

  On the other hand, if it takes 2 seconds or more after the transition to the state shown in the screen 2801 to detect the approach of a part of the player's body, the pre-reading advance effect is not executed, and the screen as shown in the screen 2803 The same screen as 2801 is displayed.

  The effect control device 550 determines the start memory of the target to be prefetched with the screen 2802 or the screen 2803 being displayed. At this time, it is assumed that the second start-up memory is selected in any case. As a result, as shown on the screen 2804, the display indicating the second start memory changes from white to blue.

  Thereafter, when the detection by the human body detection sensor 607 is continued, the effect further progresses. For example, as shown in a screen 2805, the start memory (second) display of the effect object changes from blue to further green. doing.

  On the other hand, when the detection by the human body detection sensor 607 is canceled, as shown in a screen 2806, the display of the screen 2804 is continued because the continuation of the pre-reading effect is stopped, and the change of the display mode does not proceed. .

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a specific effect (prefetching prior effect) is executed before the player actually operates the effect button 60, thereby giving the player a surprise and an effect. Can be increased.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the start memory of the production target changes due to the pre-reading pre-production, the player's expectation can be enhanced, and the player's aggressiveness with respect to the operation of the production button 60 Can be improved.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the pre-reading effect is executed according to the detection state by the human body detection sensor 607. However, in the second embodiment, further according to the variation pattern and the reliability of the jackpot. The aspect of the notice effect and the prefetch effect to be executed is changed.

  In the following description of the embodiment, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the operation effect control process in the effect control device 550 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the effect button 60 is operable (S2901). If the effect button 60 is already operable (the result of S2901 is “N”), the processing after S2905 is executed.

  When the effect button 60 is not in an operable state, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the change pattern being executed is a specific change pattern (S2902). In the second embodiment of the present invention, a specific notice effect and a prefetch effect are performed in the case of a specific execution pattern. Therefore, when the variation pattern being executed is not a specific variation pattern (the result of S2902 is “N ]), The processing related to the notice effect and the prefetch effect is skipped.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern being executed is a specific variation pattern, that is, if the variation pattern is a target variation pattern to be subjected to the notice effect and the prefetch effect (the result of S2902 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 ends the notice. It is determined whether or not a flag is set (S2903). The notice end flag is a flag indicating the end of the notice effect, and is set in the process of S2916 when the continuation timer is up.

  When the notice end flag is set (the result of S2903 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 executes the processes after S2920 because the notice effect is finished. On the other hand, when the notice end flag is not set (the result of S2903 is “N”), the operation valid state is set so that the operation of the effect button 60 can be accepted (S2904). In the operation valid state set, a continuation timer for measuring a period for performing the notice effect is set. Further, an operation valid state notification that prompts the player to operate the effect button 60 is set on the display device 53 (S2905).

  The effect control device 550 determines whether or not the reliability of the variation pattern being executed is low (S2906). When the reliability is low (the result of S2906 is “Y”), information necessary for performing the first notice is set. Specifically, a value for first notice (for example, 2 seconds) is set in the continuation timer in the operation valid state (S2907), and a first notice flag is set (S2908).

  On the other hand, when the reliability of the variation pattern being executed is high (result of S2906 is “N”), the effect control device 550 sets information necessary for performing the second notice. Specifically, a second notice value (for example, 3 seconds) longer than the first notice value is set in the continuation timer in the operation valid state (S2909), and a second notice flag is set (S2910). .

  Subsequently, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the operation valid state continuation timer has expired (S2911). When the operation valid state continuation timer expires (the result of S2911 is “Y”), the operation valid state and the operation valid state notification are canceled (terminated) (S2915). Further, a notice end flag is set, and each notice flag is reset (S2916). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the execution of the variable display game is to be ended (S2920). When the game is to be ended (the result of S2920 is “Y”), various flags and timers are reset (S2921), and this process is ended. Then, the process returns to the calling process.

  The effect control device 550 determines whether or not the second notice flag is set when the continuation timer in the operation valid state has not expired (the result of S2911 is “N”) (S2912). When the second notice flag is not set (result of S2912 is “N”), that is, when the first notice flag is set, it is determined whether or not the effect button 60 is operated (S2913). .

  When the effect button 60 is operated (the result of S2913 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 executes the first notice according to the reliability of the variation pattern (S2914). If the effect button 60 is not operated (the result of S2913 is “N”), the processing from S2920 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the case where the second notice flag is set (result of S2912 is “Y”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the approach of a part of the player's body is detected by the human body detection sensor 607. Is determined (S2917). When the approach of a part of the player's body is detected by the human body detection sensor 607 (result of S2917 is “Y”), the first notice corresponding to the reliability of the variation pattern is executed (S2914).

  Further, when the approach of the player is not detected by the human body detection sensor 607 (result of S2917 is “N”), the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 60 is detected ( S2918). When the effect button 60 is operated (the result of S2918 is “Y”), the second notice corresponding to the reliability of the variation pattern is executed (S2919). If the effect button 60 is not operated (the result of S2919 is “N”), the processing after S2920 is executed.

  If the player operates the effect button 60 and then keeps his hand close to the effect button 60, the result of S2917 will always be “Y”, so the second notice will not be executed. End up. Therefore, when the detection by the human body detection sensor 607 is performed once, the detection by the human body detection sensor 607 may be stopped, or the like, so that the second notification is executed reliably after the first notification. .

  FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the prefetching advance effect and the prefetching effect that are executed by the display device 53 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, the pre-reading advance effect of the first embodiment corresponds to the first notice and the pre-read effect corresponds to the second notice. It is configured to be executed as an effect.

  A screen 3001 shows the screen of the display device 53 just before the variable display game is started. In the state shown on the screen 3001, the start memory number is four. At this time, in the procedure shown in FIG. 29, the processing from S2902 to S2910 is executed, and it is determined whether the variation pattern of the variation display game to be executed is a specific variation pattern, the degree of reliability, and the like. The

  When a predetermined time elapses after the screen 3001 is displayed, the variable display game is started, and the start memory number is decreased by 1 to 3. Then, the operation of the effect button 60 becomes valid, and the operation notification of the effect button 60 is performed (screen 3002).

  At this time, when the variation pattern of the variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern, a notice effect is executed by operating the effect button 60.

  Then, when the second notice flag is set, when the player brings a part (hand) of the body close to the effect button 60 in order to operate the effect button 60, as shown in the screen 3003, 1 Advance notice effect is executed. Then, when the effect button 60 is operated, as shown in a screen 3004, the second notice effect is executed. At this time, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the first notice effect is executed by associating the first notice effect and the second notice effect. For example, the development effect may be configured such that the second notice effect is a continuation of the first notice effect.

  On the other hand, when the first notice flag is set, even if the player moves a part of the body close to the effect button 60 in order to operate the effect button 60, the effect is not executed (screen 3005). When the operation is performed, the first notice effect is executed.

  If the human body detection sensor continuously detects the approach of a part of the player's body after the second notice effect is executed, the third notice effect may be further performed. .

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, when the notice effect is executed, the effect content is changed according to the detection result by the human body detection sensor 607.

  According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the notice effect that can be executed is determined according to the variation pattern and the reliability of the jackpot, and the effect that is actually executed is changed depending on the timing of the player's operation, etc. Is possible, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. Further, the player's aggressiveness with respect to the operation of the effect button 60 can be improved.

  A specific effect is executed before the player actually operates the effect button 60, and another effect is executed after the operation. Further, the effect can be further enhanced. Can do.

  Furthermore, as another example, it is configured to include a driving body (for example, a motor) that vibrates the effect button 60, and a part of the player's body approaches in a specific variation pattern (a big hit definite variation). And the human body detection sensor 607 may be controlled to vibrate.

  When only the effect button 60 is vibrated according to the variation pattern, the player recognizes that some effect is executed before operating the effect button 60, and the player's operation for the effect button 60 is performed. Aggressiveness cannot be improved. Moreover, even if it vibrates after operation of the production button 60, the case where it is difficult for a player to recognize is considered.

  However, by vibrating the effect button 60 only when a part of the player's body approaches the effect button 60, the player cannot recognize the execution of the effect until the player approaches the effect button 60, and the game A person can be made to actively operate the effect button 60. For example, you may make it respond | correspond to the pre-reading advance effect of 1st Embodiment, and the 1st announcement effect of 2nd Embodiment.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

  Moreover, the following is mentioned as a typical thing of the viewpoint of this invention other than what was described in the claim.

  (1) Operation means operable by the player, effect means capable of executing a predetermined game effect, effect execution means for causing the effect means to execute the game effect based on an operation of the operation means, In the gaming machine comprising: an approach detecting means capable of detecting that a part of the player's body has approached the operating means; and the effect executing means based on a detection result of the approach detecting means, A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming effect can be executed regardless of whether or not the operating means is operated.

  (2) An operation detection unit capable of detecting an operation of the operation unit is provided, and the effect execution unit is configured to detect that a part of a player's body has approached the operation unit by the approach detection unit. The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the gaming effect can be executed regardless of a detection result of the operation detecting means.

  (3) The predetermined game effects include a first game effect that is executed based on a detection result of the approach detection unit, and a second game effect that is executed based on a detection result of the operation detection unit, (2) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein when the first game effect is not executed, the effect executing unit executes the second game effect based on a detection result of the operation detection unit.

  (4) In the case of executing the first game effect, the effect executing means executes the second game effect based on the detection result of the operation detecting means after executing the first game effect. The gaming machine according to (3), characterized in that

  (5) When the effect executing means detects that a part of the player's body has approached the operating means by the approach detecting means within a predetermined first effective period, the first executing means (4) characterized in that a game effect is executed and the second game effect is executed when the operation means is operated within a second effective period that ends after the first effective period. The gaming machine described.

  (6) The effect execution means changes the content of the effect of the second game effect based on the detection results of the approach detection means and the operation detection means regardless of whether or not the first game effect is executed. The gaming machine according to (5), wherein the gaming machine can be made to operate.

  (7) A display device capable of executing a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening provided in a game area, and winning of a game ball at the start winning opening A start storage means capable of extracting determination information based on the upper limit number and storing it as a start memory for executing the variable display game within the upper limit number, and for each start memory stored by the start storage means Predetermining means capable of determining a game result of the variable display game corresponding to memory before execution of the variable display game, and a game result of the variable display game determined by the predetermination means Game result pre-storing means that can be stored in correspondence with the start-up memory, and the game results of the variable display game stored in the game result pre-storing means A game result advance notification means capable of making prior notification before the line, and the first game effect and the second game effect are displayed by the game result prior notification means on the game result of the variable display game. This is a pre-reading effect that is executed at the time of notification, and the effect executing means can change the effect content of the second game effect based on the detection results of the approach detecting means and the operation detecting means. The gaming machine according to (6), characterized in that:

  (8) The effect execution means provides an effect mode of the second game effect so as to coincide with the game result of the variable display game before a predetermined time elapses after the second game effect is started. And the execution of the second game effect is stopped when it is no longer detected by the approach detecting means that a part of the player's body has approached the operating means. The gaming machine according to (7).

  (9) A variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening provided in a game area can be executed, and the first game effect and the second game effect are: The gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (6), wherein the gaming machine is an effect in the variable display game.

(10) The second game effect is an advanced effect that is executed after the first game effect and is related to the first game effect. When it is detected that the part has approached the operation means, the first game effect is executed,
When the first game effect is executed, when the operation detecting unit detects an operation of the operation means, the second game effect is executed, and the first game effect is not executed. The game machine according to (9), wherein when the operation of the operation means is detected by the operation detection means, an effect having the same content as the first game effect is executed.

  According to the inventions of (1) to (10), a specific effect is executed before the player tries to operate the operating means (for example, an effect button), thereby giving the player a surprise and providing an effect. Can be increased.

1 gaming machine 2 body frame (outer frame)
3 Front frame (game frame)
10 Game board 11 Lighting unit 18 Glass frame (front frame)
20 Upper plate cover unit 21 Upper plate (member)
24 operation section 30 speaker 34 universal drawing start gate 35 universal drawing / special display 37 first start winning opening 38 second starting winning opening 42 special variable winning apparatus 51 center case 52 window section 53 display apparatus 60 effect button (operation means) )
60a Production button SW (operation detection means)
300 Power supply device 500 Game control device 550 Production control device 600 Main button 606 Main button sensor (operation detection means)
607 Human body detection sensor (approach detection means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine having a display device capable of displaying a predetermined image related to a game,
A non-contact input accepting means capable of accepting as input from the detection to the player that is part of a player's body has entered the range detect,
Effective state generating means capable of generating a predetermined effective state for enabling input from the player in the course of the game;
Promotion notification executing means capable of executing a promotion notification for prompting an input from a player during the occurrence of the predetermined valid state;
A game effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined game effect based on the fact that the non-contact input receiving means receives an input during the occurrence of the predetermined valid state;
Operation input receiving means capable of detecting that a predetermined operation has been performed and receiving the input as an input from the player ,
The promotion notification execution means displays the image showing the visible structural member in which the detection range is set around the display device, and executes the promotion notification .
The effective state generating means can generate a plurality of types of effective states including the predetermined effective state in the course of the game,
The game effect execution means includes:
A gaming machine , wherein a predetermined game effect is executed even when the operation input receiving means receives an input while the predetermined valid state occurs .

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