JP5740618B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display device capable of displaying a three-dimensional stereoscopic image.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a variable display game in which the identification information fluctuates is started based on the winning of a game ball in a start winning opening provided on the gaming board. When the result mode of the identification information stopped after the lapse of the predetermined time in the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance, a special game state (hit state) in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player is obtained. Can gain many benefits. In such a gaming machine, the display effect of the variable display game performed by the variable display device is regarded as important, and various display effects are performed.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine including a decorative portion (including a movable portion and a light emitting portion) around the display screen of the variable display device in consideration of a synergistic effect with the display effect on the display screen. Yes.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine including a variable display device capable of displaying a three-dimensional stereoscopic image (3D image) on a display unit. This variable display device displays a 3D image by alternately arranging right-eye images and left-eye images in the left-right direction of the display unit to generate binocular parallax.

JP 2004-105513 A JP 2004-187912 A

As in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when an operation effect is performed by moving the movable portion of the decoration portion, power transmission for transmitting a driving source or driving force to generate the driving force to the movable portion. A mechanism is required. In recent years, the movable part has been increased in size, and accordingly, the drive source, the power transmission mechanism, and the like tend to be increased in size. Therefore , there is a problem that the display area of the display unit of the display device is limited.

  In addition, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 2, when displaying identification information related to the result of the variable display game as a 3D image, the player frequently looks at the three-dimensional identification information. Therefore, there is a possibility that the interest in the operation effect of the movable part is impaired and the interest of the game is lowered.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a gaming machine that can display a three-dimensional stereoscopic image corresponding to an increase in size of a movable part (decoration part) and can enhance the interest of the game. The purpose is to provide.

The present invention relates to a gaming machine comprising: a display device having a display unit capable of displaying a three-dimensional stereoscopic image according to the progress state of the game ; and an effect control device that controls the display device according to the progress state of the game. , Including a three-dimensional decorative portion disposed in front of the display device, the decorative portion has a recess, and the effect control device can be set in a plurality of types according to the progress of the game Image selecting means for selecting a predetermined three-dimensional stereoscopic image from the three-dimensional stereoscopic image, and the selected three-dimensional stereoscopic image at a position corresponding to the decoration portion so that a part thereof is positioned in the recess. And object forming means for forming one effect object by complementing the decoration part with the three-dimensional stereoscopic image .

According to the present invention, the three-dimensional decoration part is complemented by the three-dimensional stereoscopic image to form one effect object, so that a three-dimensional stereoscopic image corresponding to the enlargement of the decoration part can be displayed, It is possible to enhance the interest of the game .

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with a glass frame opened. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation | variation display apparatus which can display a three-dimensional stereo image. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus with which a gaming machine is provided. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus with which a game machine is provided. It is a flowchart of the first half of the main process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the special figure game process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1stCPU main process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st scene control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the changing process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 3D effect setting process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure explaining an example of 3D production. It is a front view of the game board with which the game machine by a 2nd embodiment of the present invention is provided. (A-1) and (A-2) are the front view and side view which show the mode of the decoration member before a movement, (B-1) and (B-2) show the state of the decoration member after a movement. It is a front view and a side view. It is a flowchart which shows the 3D effect setting process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a timing chart which shows the operation timing of a decoration member, and the production timing of 3D effect. (A-1) and (A-2) are figures which show the state of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus before decoration member movement, (B-1) and (B-2) are the states of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus after decoration member movement. FIG. (A-1) and (A-2) are diagrams showing the state of the decorative member and the variable display device before the decorative member is movable, and (B-1) and (B-2) are decorative members after the decorative member is movable. It is a figure which shows the mode of a fluctuation display apparatus. (A) is a perspective view of the decorative member arranged in front of the variable display device, and (B) is a plan view of the variable display device and the decorative member. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the decoration member with which the game machine by 3rd Embodiment of this invention is equipped, and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the decoration member with which the game machine by 4th Embodiment of this invention is equipped, and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the division | segmentation of the display position of 3D image displayed by the fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is the figure which illustrated the case where a 3D picture is displayed in the 1st display position. It is the figure which illustrated the case where a 3D picture is displayed in the 2nd display position. It is the figure which illustrated the case where a 3D picture is displayed on the 3rd display position. (A) And (B) is the front view and perspective view of an upper decoration part of the center case with which the game machine by 5th Embodiment of this invention is provided. (A) And (B) is the front view and perspective view of an upper decoration part in a special game state. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of an upper decoration part and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of a movable decoration apparatus, an upper decoration part, and a fluctuation | variation display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the front, rear, left, and right in the description of the embodiment refer to a direction viewed from the game board (a direction viewed from the player).

(First embodiment)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 closed. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where only the glass frame 6 is opened. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams illustrating the variable display device 35 that can display a three-dimensional stereoscopic image. FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 whose right side portion is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 provided with a cover glass (transparent plate) 6a covering the front of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 3) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 5) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 6) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated in the decoration member 7, and the light emission state of the decoration member 7 can be adjusted by controlling the frame decoration device 21.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 6) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled to rotationally drive the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 6).

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is provided on both upper sides of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is provided below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A gaming state notification LED 12 for notifying abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the movable illumination 9 disposed on the left side. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 5) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 5).

  In addition, an act of opening the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 5).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher 29 provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  The fixed panel 13 that is positioned below the glass frame 6 and fixed to the front frame 5 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 that is used to drive the ball launcher 29. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launching device 29 launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 of the game board 30.

  The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal lever 16 that is used to discharge game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. When the player operates the effect button 17, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in a variable display game or the like on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 3). The pattern (effect mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. In the present specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, an established variation state (probability variation state) in which a lottery probability of a variable display game is set to a high probability, a short time state in which the number of executions per unit time of the variable display game can be improved, A gaming state (special gaming state), a small hit gaming state, or the like.

  A ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) are disposed below the glass frame 6. Is done. Further, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 is provided with a guide rail 33 as a partition member on the surface of a rectangular game board body 32 made of plywood, plastic, or the like, thereby forming a substantially circular game area 31. doing.

  A center case 34 having an opening 34 a is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 31. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 34 is formed in the game board 30, and the center case 34 is fitted into the opening from the front of the game board 30.

  A control base to which various devices can be attached is disposed on the back surface of the game board 30. The control base is provided with a variable display device 35 having a display unit 35a capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and a movable decoration device 60 that can execute an action effect according to the gaming state. Yes. Thus, the variable display device 35 and the movable decoration device 60 are installed on the back side of the game board 30 via the control base.

  The variable display device 35 is disposed such that the display unit 35a faces the opening 34a of the center case 34. The display unit 35a of the variation display device 35 is a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and the progress of the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols) and a character that produces a special variation display game on the display screen. An image based on is displayed. The variable display device 35 is configured such that a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three variable display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) are set on the display unit 35a, and independent images can be displayed in each of the display areas. ing. The variable display device 35 is configured to display not only a two-dimensional image (2D image) but also a three-dimensional stereoscopic image (3D image).

  As shown in FIG. 4A, at the time of 3D rendering, the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 alternates the left image L for the left eye and the right image R for the right eye in the left-right direction (the vertical direction in the figure). To display. A parallax barrier unit 35b is disposed in front of the display unit 35a. The parallax barrier unit 35b includes a plurality of slits 35c and barriers 35d that are alternately arranged in the left-right direction. The slit 35c transmits light from the display unit 35a, while the barrier 35d blocks light from the display unit 35a. Therefore, only the left image L that has passed through the slit 35c reaches the player's left eye, and only the right image R that has passed through the slit 35c reaches the player's right eye. Therefore, the player sees different images in the left and right eyes, and a stereoscopic effect is artificially created in the player's vision by the principle of the binocular parallax method. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4B, the variable display device 35 displays the identification display or the like in the variable display game as a 3D image so as to be stereoscopically viewed.

  The variable display device 35 is configured as a parallax barrier type 3D image display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying a 3D image. For example, the variable display device 35 is configured as a 3D image display device using a lenticular lens. May be.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a three-dimensional decorative member 100 imitating the face shape of the robot (upper half of the face) is attached to the front surface of the upper decoration portion 200 that decorates the upper part of the center case 34. The decorative member 100 is located in the upper front part of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 and can be visually recognized by the player. In the present embodiment, a 3D image of the lower half of the face of the robot is displayed below the decorative member 100 according to the gaming state, and the decorative member 100 and the 3D image are recognized as one effect object. Details of the effect object will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The game area 31 on the right side of the center case 34 is provided with a normal figure start gate 36 that establishes a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game start condition when a game ball passes.

  A gaming area 31 below the center case 34 is provided with a first start winning opening 37 that can give a start condition for a first special symbol (first special figure) variable display game based on winning of a game ball. In the center case 34, the warp passage 71 for guiding the game balls flowing down the game area 31 to the inside of the center case 34 and the game balls passing through the warp passage 71 can roll and roll. A stage portion 72 is provided for allowing the game ball to flow down to the game area 31 above the first start winning opening 37.

  The game area 31 on the lower right side of the center case 34 is provided with a second start winning opening that can give a start condition for the second special symbol (second special figure) variable display game based on the winning of the game ball. Since the second start winning opening is located behind the decorative plate 38, the second starting winning opening is not visible in FIG.

  The second start winning opening is a movable receiving portion that projects forward of the game area 31 when the result of the normal-variation display game is a win and can guide the flowing game ball to the second starting winning opening. (Not shown). The movable receiving portion is housed on the back side of the game board 30 in a normal state, and the game ball passing behind the decoration board 38 is in a state where it cannot enter the second start winning opening (a disadvantageous state for the player) The game ball flows down without winning the second start winning opening. On the other hand, when the result of the universal figure change display game is a win, the movable receiving portion projects forward of the game area 31 based on the driving force of the universal solenoid 27 (see FIG. 5), and the decorative board 38 The game ball passing behind is likely to flow into the second start winning opening (a state advantageous to the player). The movable receiving part provided in the second start winning opening is controlled by the game control device 600 (see FIG. 5).

  Note that the game control device 600 increases the occurrence frequency of the easy-to-win state from the normal state, or increases the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state from the normal state, thereby enabling the normal power support state (promotion state) as the specific gaming state. ).

  In the game areas 31 on both the left and right sides of the first start winning opening 37, a plurality of general winning openings 39 are provided which satisfy only a condition for paying out a winning ball when a winning game ball is won.

  In the game area 31 on the right side of the first start winning opening 37, an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by turning the upper end side to the front side by a large winning opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 5). A first variable winning device 40 having a large winning opening 40a is provided. When the result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit, the first variable prize winning device 40 changes from a state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (state advantageous to the player). By converting and facilitating the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening, prize balls are given to the players.

  In addition to the above-described start winning opening, the game area 31 includes a flow direction conversion member such as a windmill 45 or a obstacle nail (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball, or a game ball that has flowed down without winning a prize. An out-out port 41 that collects the water is disposed.

  A second variable winning device 80 is provided on the right side of the center case 34. The second variable winning device 80 distributes the game balls received in the device to a special winning port (not shown) or a general winning port (not shown), and a predetermined game according to the winning port to which the distributed game ball has won. A device capable of generating a state. The second variable winning device 80 includes a receiving port 81 that receives a game ball and an opening / closing unit 82 that can open and close the receiving port 81. The receiving port 81 of the second variable winning device 80 is disposed so as to be positioned between the second start winning port provided behind the decorative plate 38 and the normal start gate 36 in the vertical direction.

  The second variable winning device 80 is configured to be able to execute a small hit game based on the result of the second special figure variable display game. When the result of the second special figure variation display game is out of place, the opening / closing unit 82 closes the receiving port 81 and the game ball cannot flow into the second variation winning device 80 (a disadvantage to the player). State). On the other hand, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a win, the opening / closing unit 82 opens the receiving port 81 so that the game ball easily flows into the second variable winning device 80 (for the player). Advantageous state). The game balls that have flowed into the second variable winning device 80 are distributed to a special winning port or a general winning port (not shown).

  In the lower right part of the game board 30, a special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure winning memory number (the first special figure) Fluctuation display game and second special figure fluctuation display game start memory number), ordinary figure fluctuation display game usual figure fluctuation display, ordinary figure winning memory number (ordinary figure fluctuation display game start memory number), and determination of jackpot A status indicator 42 for displaying the number of rounds and the like is provided.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball launched by the ball launching device 29 (see FIG. 2) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 33. The game area 31 flows down while changing the falling direction by a direction changing member (not shown). The firing ball guide passage 43 is formed by the guide rail 33 and the inner rail 44, and a valve body 46 is provided at the end of the inner rail 44 located at the exit of the firing ball guide passage 43.

  The lower end of the valve body 46 is fixed to the inner rail 44, and the valve body 46 is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The valve body 46 is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 43 to the game area 31, while playing from the game area 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 43. The back flow of the sphere is prohibited.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the player makes a left or right strike according to the gaming state, and a short-time state does not occur after a normal gaming state or a big hit gaming state such as immediately after the game starts. Is left-handed by the player. Note that a left-handed or right-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 so that the player can easily make a game according to the gaming state.

  When left-handed, the game ball flows down the game area 31 on the left side of the center case 34, and the first winning prize opening 37 and the general winning opening provided on the left side of the first starting prize opening 37 are displayed. 39 is won or discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 through an out port 41 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 31. The game ball guided to the stage unit 72 through the warp passage 71 also wins the first start winning opening 37 or wins the general winning opening 39 on the left side of the first starting winning opening 37. When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37 or the general winning opening 39, the number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening is paid out to the player as a winning ball.

  When a game ball wins at the first start winning opening 37, the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the state display 42, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game is variably displayed. It is executed by the device 35. In the fluctuation display device 35, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like fluctuates is started, and an image related to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. When a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37 at a predetermined timing, the result of the first special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode (big hit), and the ornament special figure variation display game has three displays. Stop when the symbols are aligned. In this case, the open / close door 40a of the first variable winning device 40 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered.

  During the big hit gaming state, in order to win the game ball to the big winning opening of the first variable winning device 40, the player will make a right strike. When a right strike is made, the game ball flows down the game area 31 on the right side of the center case 34. The grand prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 40 is a game ball from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not accept a game ball until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls wins the big prize opening. Is in an open state (a state advantageous to the player). When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a player is given a game value capable of acquiring many game balls. One round is defined as opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening or a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening. The number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times) is continued.

  By the way, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state becomes a short-time state and a probable change state with a predetermined probability. The probability change state is continued until the falling lottery is won, and the short time state is continued until the special figure variation display game (first special figure variation display game or second special figure variation display game) is performed 100 times. During the short-time state, the gaming machine 1 is set so that the player makes a right turn. Note that if a short-time state does not occur after the big hit gaming state, a left-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, and the player left-handed.

  When a right-handed strike is made during the short-time state and the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 36, a usual figure change display game is started on the state indicator 42. When the game ball is passed to the usual figure start gate 36 at a predetermined timing, the result of the usual figure change display game is won. In this case, the movable receiving portion (not shown) of the second start winning opening located behind the decorative board 38 protrudes forward of the game board 30 and the possibility of winning the game ball to the second starting winning opening is increased. It is done.

  When the game ball wins the second start winning opening, the second special figure variation display game is executed on the status display 42. When a game ball is won at the second start winning opening at a predetermined timing, the result of the second special figure variation display game is a win (small hit). In this case, the opening / closing part 82 of the second variable winning device 80 is opened, and a small hit gaming state is entered.

  When the game ball is won at the second start winning opening, the state display unit 42 executes the second special figure variation display game, and displays the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. When the result of the second special figure variation display game is a win (small hit) when executed by the device 35, the result corresponding to the decorative special figure variation display game (for example, three display symbols are “1, 2, 3 ”or the like may be displayed in a state where they are arranged in a specific arrangement order.

  In the small hit game state, the opening / closing part 82 of the second variable winning device 80 opens the receiving port 81, and the game ball easily flows into the second variable winning device 80. The game balls that have flowed into the second variable winning device 80 are distributed to a special winning opening (not shown) or a general winning opening (not shown). When the distributed game balls win a special winning opening in the second variable winning device 80, the open / close door 40a of the first variable winning device 40 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered. On the other hand, when the game ball wins a general winning opening in the second variable winning device 80, the big hit gaming state does not occur. As described above, when the game ball has won a special winning opening, the second variable winning apparatus 80 generates a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than when winning a general winning opening.

  In addition, after completion of the time-short state, a left-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, and left-handed by the player. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progresses while the player makes a left strike or a right strike.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 5 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 includes a CPU unit 610 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 620 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 630 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 610, the input unit 620, and the output unit 630 are connected to each other by a data bus 680.

  The input unit 620 receives signals output from various switches provided on the game board 30 and the like and signals output from the payout control device 640. The input unit 620 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 621 and input ports 622 and 623.

  The input ports 622 and 623 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 622 and 623 is provided to the CPU unit 610 and the like via the data bus 680.

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. The proximity I / F 621 is connected to a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won a second start winning port. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The prize winning opening switches 604a to 604n are switches that detect that the game ball has won the general winning prize opening 39.

  Detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 are output to the input port 622 and also to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inversion circuit 612 of the CPU unit 610. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 is designed to detect the low level as an effective level.

  The count switch 605 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning game ball is detected by the count switch 605, 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 600.

  Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 621, disconnection of lead wires in various switches based on voltage values of signals from the various switches, Short circuit, abnormal voltage value, etc. can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 621 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  In addition, since the output value (ON / OFF) of the signal input to the proximity I / F 621 is switched by attaching / detaching the connector of the switch connected to the proximity I / F 621, the proximity I / F 621 is not connected to the switch. Even so, the output is kept constant.

  Further, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 26 to the input port 623. The signal is input directly. Various signals from the payout control device 640 are also input to the input port 623.

  The magnetic sensor switch 23 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 switch 24 detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

  The front frame opening detection SW 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection SW 25 is set to ON when the front frame 5 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 5 is closed to the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection SW 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection SW 26 is set to ON when the glass frame 6 is released from the front frame 5, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 6 is closed to the front frame 5.

  The CPU unit 610 of the game control device 600 includes a game microcomputer 611, an inversion circuit 612, and a crystal oscillator 613.

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 is connected via the output unit 630 to a collective display device including a gaming state notification LED 12 and a state indicator 42, a general electric solenoid 27, a special winning opening solenoid 28, an effect control device 700, and a payout control. A control signal is transmitted to the device 640 to control the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

  The ROM 611b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control.

  The RAM 611c is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control.

  The inversion circuit 612 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602) input via the proximity I / F 621 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 611.

  The crystal oscillator 613 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing a timer interrupt, a system clock signal, a big hit lottery, and the like.

  The output unit 630 of the game control device 600 includes ports 631a to 631e, buffers 632a and 632b, drivers 633a to 633d, and a photocoupler 634.

  The ports 631a to 631e receive signals input via the data bus 680.

  The buffers 632a and 632b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 680 and the ports 631a and 631b.

  The drivers 633a to 633d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 631c to 631e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 634 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 670, and removes noise from various signals that are input and output to shape the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 634 and the inspection device 670 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 610 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 640 via the port 631a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 640, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 631a to the payout control board of the payout control device 640.

  The payout control device 640 discharges the winning ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or the payout unit based on the lending request signal from the card unit (not shown). Or renting a ball. The payout control device 640 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 600 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The shot ball cut switch signal is a signal that is output when the number of game balls before payout is insufficient. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1).

  The effect control device 700 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 631a of the output unit 630 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 631b via the buffer 632a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is a 1-bit signal indicating whether data is valid or invalid. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 632a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 632a is provided to secure one-way communication so that a signal cannot be transmitted from the effect control device 700 to the game control device 600. The commands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the general power solenoid 27 via the port 631c and the driver 633a. The large winning opening solenoid 28 rotates the open / close door 40a (see FIG. 3) of the first variable winning apparatus 40, and the general electric solenoid 27 is a movable receiving portion (second receiving winning opening) disposed behind the decorative plate 38 (see FIG. 3). (Not shown) is moved back and forth.

  The collective display device includes a gaming state notification LED 12, a state indicator 42, and the like. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device is connected to a driver 633c via a segment line, and the driver 633c and the port 631d are connected. The cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device is connected to a driver 633b through a digit line, and the driver 633b and the port 631c are connected. The on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LED of the collective display device, and the on / off drive signal is output to the driver 633b from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device.

  The external information terminal 660 is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the variable display game and a special prize signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start port switch 601, the second start port switch 602, the gate switch 603, the winning port switches 604a to 604n, and the count switch 605, the big winning port solenoid 28 and the general electric solenoid 27. Signals necessary for the test fire test, such as signals output to, are input.

  The game control device 600 is connected to the power supply device 800 via a Schmitt circuit 624 provided in the input unit 620. The Schmitt circuit 624 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 624 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 800.

  The power supply device 800 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. 810, a backup power supply unit 820 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the game microcomputer 611 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 600 of the occurrence or recovery of the power failure And a control signal generation unit 830 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal.

  The backup power supply unit 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c.

  The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC 17.2 V to DC 20.0 V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 631a to 631e of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the output unit 630 via the Schmitt circuit 624. When the game control device 600 receives the power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 600 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 610 after receiving the reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

  An effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 6 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC), a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 710, and the like. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 730 that performs image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 3) in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720, and various melody and sound effects etc. on the upper speaker 10a and a sound source LSI 705 to be reproduced from the lower speaker 10b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 702 and 703 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, respectively. Character images and video data are stored in the VDP 730. An image ROM 704 is connected, and an audio ROM 706 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 705. The main control microcomputer 710 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, instructs the video control microcomputer 720 to output video, instructs the sound source LSI 705 to reproduce sound, and turns on the LEDs, etc. Further, processing such as motor drive control and production time management is executed.

  RAMs 711 and 721 that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 711 and 721 that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 and between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705 in a serial manner.

  In contrast, the main control microcomputer 710 and the VDP 730 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 730 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, and a scaler for enlarging or reducing the image. 732 and a signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the variation display device 35 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710 in order to synchronize the image of the variation display device 35 and the lighting of LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the game board 30. Also, the VDP 730 notifies the video control microcomputer 720 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 720 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 731. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying that the video control microcomputer 720 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  The video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU that is faster than the main control microcomputer 710. By providing a video control microcomputer 720 separately from the main control microcomputer 710 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen, which is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 710 alone, on the variable display device 35. In addition to this, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 720 are used.

  The effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600. The effect control device 700 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demo command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 600 as the effect control command signal via the command I / F 701. To do. Since the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 701 has a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 for controlling a panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame decoration device 21 including LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the like. Frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the display, board effect motor / SOL for driving and controlling the board effect device 770 including the electric accessory and the movable decoration device 60 that enhance the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the variable display device 35 (Solenoid) control circuit 743, and a frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including the illumination drive motor of the movable illumination 9 and the like are provided. These control circuits 741 to 744 are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  Further, the effect control device 700 includes an effect button switch (SW) 751 for detecting that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated and an effect motor switch (SW) for detecting that various drive motors are driven. An amplifier comprising a switch (SW) input circuit 750 that detects the ON state or OFF state of 752a to 752n and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, and an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b. Circuits 707 and 708 are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 700 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 700. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the variable display device 35 including the display unit 35a (liquid crystal panel), and DC 5V for the power supply voltage of the command I / F 701, It is possible to generate a DC 18V for driving the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b and a voltage of 24V NDC used as a reference for these DC voltages or for lighting a power supply monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and the various control circuits 741 to 744, 707, and 708. To the reset state. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved.

  Next, specific processing of game control by the game control device 600 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main processing]
With reference to FIG.7 and FIG.8, the main process which the game control apparatus 600 performs is demonstrated. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first half of the main process. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main process.

  The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. That is, the main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on in order to start business at the amusement hall or when the power is restored from a power failure.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 600 prohibits the interrupt process (S101). Next, the game control device 600 executes an interrupt vector setting process for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination to be executed when an interrupt process occurs (S102), and saves a value of a register or the like when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer which is the start address of the area is set (S103). Then, the game control device 600 sets an interrupt processing mode (S104).

  Next, the game control device 600 waits for, for example, 4 milliseconds until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 starts normally (S105). Thereby, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 can be prevented from transmitting a command to the payout control device 640 before the start-up is completed, and the transmission command can be prevented from being missed by the payout control device 640.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM (S106), and sets all output ports to a state in which there is no output (off) (S107). Then, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 is set to a state where it is not used (S108). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 in the present embodiment.

  After the process of S108, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (S109).

  The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, when the power is normally turned off when the store is closed and the power is turned on when the store is opened the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after the occurrence of a power failure, the game is resumed as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure, so that the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the gaming machine 1 is not initialized. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of S109 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S110). To S113). The power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of S110 and S111, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. In the processing of S112 and S113, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data 1 and 2 of the power failure inspection area 1 and 2 in the RWM are normal (both the result of S111 and the result of S113 are “Y”), the game control device 600 A checksum calculation process for calculating verification data called a checksum is executed (S114).

  After the process of S114, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S115), and whether these values match. It is determined whether or not (S116).

  If the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S116 is “Y”), the power failure process is being executed normally. Processing to restore the state before the power failure is executed (S117 to S123 in FIG. 8).

  The game control device 600 initializes the area in the RWM, clears all the power outage inspection areas (S117), and clears the area in which the checksum is stored (S118). And the game control apparatus 600 resets the area | region which memorize | stores the information for monitoring error-related information and fraud (S119).

  After the processing of S119, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state (probability change state) with a high probability of jackpot occurrence (S120). If it is determined that the state is not the high probability state (the result of S120 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after S123.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state (the result of S120 is “Y”), the gaming control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON. On information is stored in the high probability notification flag area (S121), the high probability notification LED provided in the status indicator 42 is set to on (lighted), and the on data is stored in the segment area (S122).

  When the result of S120 is “N” or after the process of S122, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure restoration corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (S123). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure variation display game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, it becomes possible to resume the game in a state as close as possible to the occurrence of the power failure.

  By the way, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of S109 is “Y”), when the values of the power failure inspection areas 1 and 2 are not normal (the result of S111 or S113 is “N”), the power is turned off. When the checksum value at the time does not match the checksum value calculated in the process of S114 (the result of S116 is “N”), the game control device 600 initializes S140 to S144 in FIG. Execute the process. The initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (S140), and clears all stack areas after the access prohibited area (S141). Thereafter, the game control device 600 stores the initial value at power-on in the area to be initialized (S142), and stores the output timer initial value of the external information (security signal) related to RWM clear in the control timer area (S143). . After the process of S143, the game control device 600 transmits a command for turning on the power to the effect control device 700 (S144).

  After the process of S123 or the process of S144, the game control device 600 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 611 (S124). .

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 611. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 613 (see FIG. 5) and a CTC circuit. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 611a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S125). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.

  After the processing of S125, the game control device 600 uses the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on as an initial value (start value) of the corresponding various initial value random numbers. Are saved in a predetermined area (S126), and an interrupt is permitted (S127).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 611a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed each time the power is turned on. By setting the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers based on the initial value of the soft random number register, it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, and the player obtains illegal random numbers Can be difficult. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number that determines a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number), a random number that determines a hit of a normal variation display game (per random number), and the like.

  After the process of S127, the game control device 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (S128). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

  After the process of S128, the game control device 600 sets the number of times to check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 (S129). The number of checks is normally set to a value of 2 or more. By checking the power failure monitoring signal, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred. Thereafter, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (S130).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is not set to ON (the result of S130 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines that there is no power failure, and repeatedly executes the processing from S128 to S130 (loop). processing). In this embodiment, since interrupt is permitted (S127) before the initial value random number update process (S128), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It becomes possible. Therefore, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process of S128 is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S130 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has detected the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously detected. It is determined whether or not the number of checks set in the process of S129 has been reached (S131).

  If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on has not reached the number of checks (the result of S131 is “N”), the game control device 600 performs the process of S130 again. Run. On the other hand, when the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been set to ON has reached the number of checks (result of S131 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has a power failure. The processing at the time of the occurrence of a power failure (S132 to S138) is executed assuming that it has occurred.

  In the process when a power failure occurs, the game control device 600 prohibits interruption (S132) and sets all output ports to off (S133). Subsequently, the game control device 600 stores the power outage inspection area check data 1 in the power outage inspection area 1 (S134), and stores the power outage inspection area check data 2 in the power outage inspection area 2 (S135).

  After the process of S135, the game control device 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (S136), and stores the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S137). After the processing of S137, the gaming control device 600 prohibits access to the RWM so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S138), and waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum when the power is shut off, is the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down properly backed up? It is possible to determine whether or not the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
With reference to FIG. 9, the timer interruption process performed by the game control apparatus 600 is demonstrated. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond) timer interrupt signal generated by a CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 611a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S201). In the present embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer 611. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register, and the processing of S201 is executed by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes input processing for receiving input signals from various sensors, switches and the like input via the input unit 620 and reading the state of each input port (S202). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, a count switch 605, and the like. In the input processing in S202, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  After the process of S202, the game control device 600 executes an output process for transmitting output data related to the game control set in various processes to the effect control device 700 and the payout control device 640 (S203). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include the big prize opening solenoid 28, the general electric solenoid 27, and the like. The output process of S203 includes outputting game data to an information collection terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine 1.

  And the game control apparatus 600 performs the command transmission process which transmits the command set to the transmission buffer by various processes to the production | presentation control apparatus 700, the payout control apparatus 640, etc. (S204).

  After the processing of S204, the game control device 600 executes random number update processing 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S205), and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 is executed (S206). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, effect determination random number counter, etc.) are added one by one. .

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of frames (S207). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not a normal signal is input from these switches, or whether the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are opened illegally or the like.

  After the process of S207, the game control device 600 executes a special figure game process that performs a process related to the special figure variable display game (S208), and executes a general figure game process that performs a process related to the general figure variable display game (S209). . Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of S209, the game control device 600 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display content of the segment LED (for example, the status indicator 42) that displays various information related to the display of the special figure variation display game and the game ( S210). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED are edited.

  After the process of S210, the game control device 600 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24, and executes a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (S211). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b, or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on or blinked to notify the outside.

  After the process of S211, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (see FIG. 5) (S212), clears the interrupt request, and declares the end of the interrupt. (S213).

  After the process of S213, the game control device 600 restores the register temporarily saved in the process of S201 (S214), permits the interrupt and timer interrupt by the external device that has been prohibited (S215), and performs the timer interrupt process. Exit.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
With reference to FIG. 10, the details of the special game process (S208) in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special figure game process.

  In the special figure game process, monitoring of input signals by the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, setting of display of special symbols (identification information), etc. are performed. Is called.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 600 executes a start port switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of a game ball to the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (S301).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and special figure fluctuation display based on the winning is performed. A game result pre-determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance before the game is started.

  After the process of S301, the game control device 600 executes a count switch monitoring process (S302). In the count switch monitoring process, the game switch that has won the first variable winning device 40 is detected by the count switch 605 provided in the first variable winning device 40, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  After the processing of S301, the game control device 600 has already timed up the special game processing timer or updated the special game processing timer by subtracting 1 from the special game processing timer. Is determined (S303 and S304). The special figure game process timer is set to an initial value when executing each process (S309 to S315) for branching according to a special figure game process number to be described later, and the value of the special figure game process timer is set in the process of S303. Decrease by 1. The value set as the initial value is a time value until the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is terminated. For example, the special figure game process timer value set in the special figure routine process (S309) is The time value during which the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol variation display game. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  If the special game process timer has not expired (the result of S304 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processes after S316.

  On the other hand, when the special figure game process timer has expired (the result of S304 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special figure referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The game sequence branch table is set in the register (S305). Then, the game control device 600 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number based on the special figure game sequence branch table (S306), and saves the return address after the branch process is completed in the stack area. (S307), the process is branched according to the game process number (S308).

  If the game process number is “0” (the result of S308 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (S309). The special figure routine processing monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and sets the information necessary for executing the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, and the special figure fluctuation processing. Etc.

  When the game process number is “1” (result of S308 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes the special figure changing process (S310). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  If the game process number is “2” (the result of S308 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure display process (S311). The special chart display processing includes fanfare command setting according to the type of jackpot when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a jackpot, fanfare time setting according to the jackpot opening pattern of each jackpot, fanfare / interval Set the information required to perform medium processing.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of S308 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes a fanfare / interval process (S312). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, updating of the number of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the special winning opening are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of S308 is “4”), the game control device 600 executes a process for opening the big prize opening (S313). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  In the special prize opening opening process, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result, the opening / closing door 40a of the first variable prize winning device 40 is opened based on the opening time of the special prize opening and the game is played to the player. A special gaming state that gives value is generated.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of S308 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S314). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  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 passed or a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the special winning opening, and the opening / closing door 40a 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 the game process number is “6” (the result of S308 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (S315). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in S309 is set.

  After executing any of the processes of S304 and S309 to S315, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of the symbols in the special figure display of the state display 42 (S316), and displays the special figure. The symbol variation control process for the container is executed (S317), and the special game process is terminated.

  Next, specific processing of game control by the effect control device 700 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing]
With reference to FIG. 11, the details of the 1st CPU main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a 1st CPU main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700. The 1st CPU main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  When the 1st CPU main process is started, the effect control device 700 prohibits interruption (S401) and clears the RAM 711 as a work area to 0 (S402).

  After the process of S402, the effect control device 700 executes a CPU initialization process for initializing the main control microcomputer 710 (S403), sets initial values necessary for executing various processes in the RAM 711 (S404), A random number initialization process is executed (S405).

  After the process of S405, the production control device 700 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, at an interval of 1 millisecond) (S406), and permits the interrupt (S407).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (S408). The WDT is activated in the CPU initialization process (S403), and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  After the process of S408, the effect control device 700 executes an effect button input process in response to an operation signal based on the operation of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) by the player (S409).

  After the process of S409, the effect control device 700 executes a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 (S410). In the game control command analysis process, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the control command has been received normally, and if it has been received normally, specifies each control command for use in the first scene control process to be described later. And categorize.

  After the process of S410, the effect control device 700 executes a test mode process (S411). The test mode process is executed when an inspection command is received and the lighting of the LED is inspected at the time of factory inspection.

  After the process of S411, the effect control device 700 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process of S410 ( S412). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of S412, the effect control device 700 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S413). In the gaming machine error monitoring process, when there is an abnormality related to the effect control device 700, or when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, notification with an alarm sound or the like is executed.

  After the process of S413, the effect control device 700 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 (S414), and the sound output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b. A sound control process for controlling is performed (S415).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a decoration control process for controlling the board decoration device 760 (see FIG. 6) and the frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 6) (S416), and the board effect device 770 (see FIG. 6). The motor / SOL control process for controlling the frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 6) is executed (S417).

  After the process of S417, the effect control device 700 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S418), and returns to the process of S408. Thereafter, the effect control device 700 repeats the processing from S408 to S418.

[1st scene control processing]
Details of the 1st scene control process (S412) in the 1st CPU main process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a 1st scene control process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The production control device 700 determines whether or not the game machine 1 is in a test mode that is set during maintenance inspection or the like (S501).

  When the gaming machine 1 is in the test mode (the result of step 501 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the 1st scene control process. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is not in the test mode (the result of S501 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the game control device 600 has been received. (S502).

  When the scene change command has not been received (the result of S502 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processes after S507. On the other hand, when the scene change command is received (the result of S502 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the current gaming state to be updated (S503).

  After the processing of S503, the effect control device 700 determines whether a valid command has been received (S504). That is, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state.

  When a valid command has not been received (the result of S504 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processes after S507. On the other hand, when a valid command is received (result of S504 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 stores the received command in the memory (S505), and sets the effect request flag (S506). . The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and is used in the changing process (S511) described later.

  When the result of S502 is “N”, the result of S504 is “N”, or after the process of S506, the effect control device 700 executes a process according to the identifier of the command (S507).

  If the received command is a power-on command, the effect control device 700 executes a power-on process (S508). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  If the received command is a power failure recovery command, the effect control device 700 executes a power failure recovery process (S509). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  If the received command is a customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 700 executes a customer waiting process (S510). In the customer waiting process, a screen that is displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the special figure variation display game is controlled.

  If the received command is a variation pattern command, the effect control device 700 executes a variation processing (S511). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed. Details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the received command is a symbol stop command, the effect control device 700 executes symbol stop processing (S512). In the symbol stop process, the symbol variation display in the special symbol variation display game is stopped at the designated symbol.

  If the received command is a fanfare command, the effect control device 700 executes fanfare processing (S513). In the fanfare process, a fanfare corresponding to the generated jackpot is output.

  When the received command is the n-th open / closed command, the effect control device 700 executes a round process (S514). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  If the received command is an interval command, the effect control device 700 executes interval processing (S515). In the interval process, effect control between each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  If the received command is an ending command, the effect control device 700 executes an ending process (S516). In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special gaming state is finished.

  When the execution of the processing based on each command (S508 to S516) is completed, the effect control device 700 executes symbol command reception processing (S517). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  After the process of S517, the effect control device 700 executes a decoration special figure reservation number command reception process (S518). The decorative special figure hold number command is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received decorative special figure hold number command.

  After the process of S518, the effect control device 700 executes a prefetch notice setting process (S519). The pre-reading advance notice setting process is a process for setting a hold display effect or the like based on a prior effect design command, a prior effect change command, or the like.

  After the process of S519, the effect control device 700 executes a probability information command reception process (S520). The probability information command reception process is a process for setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command. The probability information command includes, for example, a high accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like.

[Fluctuation processing]
With reference to FIG. 13, the details of the changing process (S511) in the first scene control process of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the changing process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether an effect request flag is set (S601). The effect request flag is a flag set in the process of S506 in FIG.

  When the effect request flag is set (result of S601 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 clears the input information by the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) (S602). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 sets a movable body request (S603). In step S <b> 603, the effect control device 700 sets the operation mode of the movable illumination and the electric accessory according to the effect contents.

  After the process of S603, the effect control device 700 executes a variation pattern information setting process (S604). In the variation pattern information setting process, the effect control device 700 sets a stop symbol of the special figure variation display game, or sets a variation time, a notice effect, or the like based on the variation pattern command.

  After the process of S604, the effect control device 700 executes a 3D effect setting process (S605). In the 3D effect setting process, the effect control device 700 confirms various information related to the 3D effect and selects a 3D image to be used in the 3D effect. Details of the 3D effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of S605, the effect control device 700 executes a random number seed initialization process (S606). The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a random number seed to be used for determining the production contents.

  After the process of S606, the effect control device 700 sets a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (S607).

  After the process of S607, the effect control device 700 executes a change count management process for managing the change count (S608), clears the effect request flag (S609), and ends the changing process.

  By the way, when it determines with the production request flag not being set in the process of S601 (the result of S601 is “N”), the production control device 700 determines whether or not to change the display production state by the update timer. Determination is made (S601).

  When the update timer has not expired (the result of S610 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the changing process without changing the display effect state. On the other hand, if the update timer has expired (the result of S610 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (S611) and is changing. The process ends.

[3D effect setting processing]
With reference to FIG. 14, the details of the 3D effect setting process (S605) in the changing process of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing 3D effect setting processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 confirms the variation pattern of the set special figure variation display game based on the variation pattern command (S701).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the variation pattern confirmed in S701 is a pattern with a 3D effect in the special figure variation display game (S702).

  When the 3D effect is not executed in the special figure variation display game, the effect control device 700 ends the 3D effect setting process. On the other hand, when the 3D effect is executed in the special figure variation display game, the effect control device 700 confirms various information related to the 3D effect (S703).

  After the processing of S703, the effect control device 700 executes a selection lottery process for determining a 3D effect pattern (S704). In the selection lottery process, the effect control device 700 selects a predetermined 3D image from a plurality of types of 3D images determined in advance according to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and determines a 3D effect pattern. As described above, the effect control device 700 includes image selection means for selecting a predetermined 3D image.

  After the process of S704, the effect control device 700 sets a 3D effect pattern including various information such as a 3D image (S705). Then, the effect control device 700 confirms whether or not the currently set 3D effect pattern is an effect pattern executed corresponding to the decorative member 100 (S706), and ends the 3D effect setting process.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above, a 3D effect that complements the decorative member 100 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the upper part of the center case 34 is executed by the 3D image displayed by the variable display device 35. The That is, by displaying a 3D image of the lower half of the robot's face below the decorative member 100 of the upper half of the robot's face, a production object that three-dimensionally represents the robot's face is formed. The display control of the 3D image at the time of effect object formation is performed by the effect control device 700, and the effect control device 700 includes effect object forming means.

  An example of the 3D effect executed by the effect control device 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (D).

  FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating the appearance of the decorative member 100 and the fluctuation display device 35 before execution of the 3D effect. FIG. 15B to FIG. 15C are views illustrating the appearance of the decorative member 100 and the variable display device 35 when the 3D effects 1 to 3 are being executed. 15A to 15D, the center case 34 and the like are not shown in order to clarify the relationship between the decorative member 100 and the 3D image.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in a state where the special figure variation display game is not started, the 3D effect is not executed. After that, when the game progresses and the special figure variation display game is started, the 3D effect 1 as shown in FIG. 15B to FIG. 15D according to the variation pattern at that time (with a predetermined probability). ~ 3 are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in the 3D effect 1, the 3D image is displayed so as to jump out in front of the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35 immediately below the decorative member 100. The 3D image is an image selected in the process of S704 in FIG. 14, and the effect object recognized as a smiling robot is formed by the decoration member 100 located on the upper side and the 3D image located on the lower side.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, in the 3D effect 2, the 3D image selected in the process of S704 in FIG. 14 is displayed directly below the decorative member 100 so as to be stereoscopically viewable. An effect object recognized as an angry face robot with a mouth open is formed by the upper decorative member 100 and the lower 3D image. In the 3D effect 2, the 3D image may be deformed so that the mouth opens and closes.

  As shown in FIG. 15D, in the 3D effect 3, the 3D image selected in the process of S704 in FIG. 14 is displayed directly below the decorative member 100 so as to be stereoscopically viewable. An effect object that is recognized as a robot with a tearing face is formed by the upper decorative member 100 and the lower 3D image.

  In the gaming machine 1, the decoration member 100 is complemented by the 3D image, and different types of 3D images are displayed, so that the effect object having a different expression can be formed according to the gaming state. In this embodiment, the 3D effect 1 is executed when the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is high (see FIG. 15B), and the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is medium. In this case, the 3D effect 2 is executed (see FIG. 15C), and the 3D effect 3 is executed when the expectation for the result of the special figure variation display game is low (see FIG. 15D). With this configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure variation display game through the facial expression of the robot.

  According to the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

  The effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 selects a predetermined 3D image from a plurality of preset 3D images according to the gaming state, and displays the selected 3D image at a position corresponding to the decorative member 100. One effect object is formed by complementing the decorative member 100. In this way, the decoration member 100 is complemented by the 3D image to form one effect object, so that the decoration member 100 can be prevented from being enlarged, and the game area is prevented from being narrowed even if the decoration member 100 is installed. It becomes possible to do. Further, since the 3D image is selected from a plurality of types according to the gaming state, variations in the display content of the effect object can be increased without making the decoration member 100 complicated (FIG. 15B). ) To FIG. 15D), it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Second Embodiment)
A gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment, but differs in the configuration of the decorative member 100 and the content of the 3D effect setting process. Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 16 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. FIGS. 17A-1 to 17B-2 are a front view and a side view showing the state before and after the decorative member 100 is movable.

  As shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 17 (A- 1), and FIG. 17 (A- 2), the decorative member 100 is a storage space formed between the back surface of the center case 34 and the front surface of the variable display device 35. It is arrange | positioned so that accommodation is possible in S1. The decorative member 100 is a movable decorative member that can move according to the gaming state. The decorative member 100 includes an upper movable decorative part 110 that constitutes the upper body of the robot, a lower movable decorative part 120 that constitutes the lower body of the robot, a right movable decorative part 130 that constitutes one arm of the robot, and the other movable part of the robot. And a left movable decorative portion 140 that constitutes an arm.

  The upper movable decoration part 110 is disposed in front of the upper part of the variable display device 35. The upper movable decoration unit 110 is configured to be slidable in the vertical direction between the upper edge position (initial position) of the display unit 35a and the maximum movement position near the center of the display unit 35a.

  The lower movable decoration unit 120 is disposed in front of the lower portion of the variable display device 35. The lower movable decoration unit 120 is configured to be slidable in the vertical direction between the lower edge position (initial position) of the display unit 35a and the maximum movement position near the center of the display unit 35a.

  The right movable decorative portion 130 is disposed in front of the right side portion of the variable display device 35. The right movable decoration unit 130 is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction between a right edge position (initial position) of the display unit 35a and a maximum movement position near the center of the display unit 35a.

  The left movable decorative portion 140 is disposed in front of the left side portion of the variable display device 35. The left movable decoration unit 140 is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction between the left edge position (initial position) of the display unit 35a and the maximum movement position near the center of the display unit 35a.

  The four movable decorative portions 110 to 140 described above are driven via a drive motor and a power transmission mechanism (not shown). When these movable decorative portions 110 to 140 are in the initial position, the movable decorative portions 110 to 140 are accommodated in the accommodating space S <b> 1 and a part of each movable decorative portion 110 to 140 is concealed by the center case 34.

  On the other hand, when the movable decorative portions 110 to 140 are at the maximum movement position, as shown in FIGS. 16, 17 (B-1), and 17 (B-2), the movable decorative portions 110 to 110 are displayed. Most of 140 becomes visible. At this time, the upper movable decorative part 110 and the lower movable decorative part 120 are stopped in a state where a predetermined gap (space part) S2 is left, and the upper movable decorative part 110, the right movable decorative part 130, and the left movable decorative part 140 are also predetermined. In a state where a gap (space part) S3 is opened. In the gap S2 between the upper movable decoration part 110 and the lower movable decoration part 120, and in the gap S3 between the upper movable decoration part 110, the right movable decoration part 130, and the left movable decoration part 140, a 3D image that complements the decoration member 100 as described later. Is displayed.

  Next, the 3D effect setting process executed by the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing 3D effect setting processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700. The 3D effect setting process in FIG. 18 is replaced with the 3D effect setting process in FIG. 14, and S701 to S706 in FIG. 18 and S701 to S706 in FIG. 14 are the same process.

  The effect control device 700 confirms the variation pattern of the set special figure variation display game based on the variation pattern command (S701).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the variation pattern confirmed in S701 is a pattern for moving the decoration member 100 (four movable decoration portions 110 to 140) in the special figure variation display game ( S711).

  When the decorative member 100 is not moved in the special figure variation display game, the effect control device 700 ends the 3D effect setting process. On the other hand, when moving the decoration member 100 in the special figure variation display game, the effect control device 700 confirms various types of information related to the operation effect of the decoration member 100 (S712).

  After the process of S712, the effect control device 700 executes a selection lottery process for determining the action effect pattern of the decorative member 100 according to the variation pattern (S713), and sets the selected action effect pattern (S714).

  After the processing of S714, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the variation pattern confirmed in S701 is a pattern with a 3D effect in the special figure variation display game (S702).

  When the 3D effect is not executed in the special figure variation display game, the effect control device 700 ends the 3D effect setting process. On the other hand, when the 3D effect is executed in the special figure variation display game, the effect control device 700 confirms various information related to the 3D effect (S703).

  After the processing of S703, the effect control device 700 executes a selection lottery process for determining a 3D effect pattern (S704). In the selection lottery process, the effect control device 700 selects a predetermined 3D image from a plurality of types of 3D images determined in advance according to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and determines a 3D effect pattern. As described above, the effect control device 700 includes image selection means for selecting a predetermined 3D image.

  After the process of S704, the effect control device 700 sets a 3D effect pattern including various information such as a 3D image (S705). Then, the effect control device 700 confirms whether or not the currently set 3D effect pattern is an effect pattern executed corresponding to the decorative member 100 (S706), and ends the 3D effect setting process.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the operation timing of the decorative member 100 and the rendering timing of the 3D effect.

  When the result of S711 in FIG. 18 is “Y” and the result of S702 is “Y”, an operation effect and a 3D effect of the decorative member 100 are performed, and a 3D image is displayed so as to complement the decorative member 100. Is done. The 3D image by the 3D effect is displayed after the movable decorative portions 110 to 140 of the decorative member 100 are moved, as shown in FIG. As described above, the 3D image that complements the decorative member 100 is displayed in response to the movement operation of the decorative member 100 (the movable decorative portions 110 to 140).

  Further, when the result of S711 in FIG. 18 is “Y” and the result of S702 is “N”, the 3D effect is not performed and only the operation effect of the decorative member 100 is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19B, the operation effects of the movable decorative portions 110 to 140 of the decorative member 100 are executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special figure variation display game.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of S711 in FIG. 18 is “N”, the operation effect and the 3D effect of the decoration member 100 are not executed. However, when the result of S711 in FIG. 18 is “N”, only a predetermined 3D effect may be executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19C, the 3D effect is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special figure variation display game started. In this 3D effect, a 3D image that complements the decorative member 100 is not displayed, but a 3D image such as a predetermined character or message is displayed.

  With reference to FIG.20 and FIG.21, an example of 3D effect performed with the operation effect of the decoration member 100 is demonstrated.

  FIGS. 20A-1 to 20B-2 are views illustrating the state of the variable display device 35 before and after the decorative member 100 is movable. FIG. 21A-1 to FIG. 21B-2 are diagrams illustrating the appearance of the decorative member 100 and the variable display device 35 before and after the decorative member 100 is movable. 20 and 21, the center case 34 and the like are not shown in order to clarify the relationship between the decorative member 100 and the 3D image.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (A-1), FIG. 20 (A-2), FIG. 21 (A-1), and FIG. 21 (A-2), in a state where the special figure variation display game has not started. The movable decorative portions 110 to 140 of the decorative member 100 are in the initial position, and no 3D image is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the game progresses and the special figure variation display game is started, according to the variation pattern at that time (with a predetermined probability), FIG. 20 (B-1), FIG. 20 (B-2), FIG. As shown in (B-1) and FIG. 21 (B-2), the operation effect and the 3D effect of the decorative member 100 are executed. After the start of the special figure variation display game, the movable decoration portions 110 to 140 of the decoration member 100 start to move from the initial position toward the center of the display portion 35a of the variation display device 35. When moving to the maximum movement position, the upper movable decorative portion 110 and the lower movable decorative portion 120 stop with a gap S2 therebetween (see FIG. 21B-1), and the upper movable decorative portion 110 and the right movable decorative portion 130. And the left movable decoration part 140 stops in the state which left the clearance gap S3 (refer FIG. 21 (B-1)).

  The 3D effect is started after the effect operation of the decorative member 100 is started, and the torso-linked 3D image that connects the upper movable decorative part 110 and the lower movable decorative part 120, the upper movable decorative part 110, the right movable decorative part 130, and the left movable decorative part. The arm connection 3D image connecting 140 is displayed so as to pop out in front of the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35. The torso-connected 3D image is displayed in correspondence with the gap S2 between the upper movable decorative unit 110 and the lower movable decorative unit 120, and the arm-connected 3D image is displayed on the upper movable decorative unit 110, the right movable decorative unit 130, and the left movable decorative unit 140. Are displayed corresponding to the gap S3.

  As described above, the decoration object 100 is complemented by the torso-coupled 3D image and the arm-coupled 3D image, so that an effect object that represents an integrated humanoid robot is formed. Note that the type (shape, color, etc.) of the torso connected 3D image and the arm connected 3D image is selected according to the variation pattern of the variation display game (see S704 in FIG. 18).

  According to the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the gaming machine 1, it is complemented to connect the upper movable decoration part 110 and the lower movable decoration part 120 by the body connection 3D image displayed in the gap S2, and the upper movable decoration part 110 by the arm connection 3D image displayed in the gap S3. And the right movable decoration part 130 and the left movable decoration part 140 are complemented to form one large effect object, so that the expressive power of the effect object can be improved, and the entertainment of the game is further enhanced. It becomes possible. Even in the case of forming a large effect object, each of the movable decoration parts 110 to 140 can be made smaller than the conventional ones, so that a drive source used to drive the movable decoration parts 110 to 140 or The power transmission mechanism and the like can also be miniaturized, and the game area can be prevented from becoming narrow. By reducing the size of each movable decorative portion 110-140, it is possible to reduce the load acting on the power transmission mechanism and the like, and to suppress the occurrence of a failure in the power transmission mechanism and the like.

  In addition, the torso-connected 3D image and the arm-connected 3D image are displayed based on the movement of the decorative member 100 (movable decorative portions 110 to 140). The decoration member 100 can be complemented without giving, and the interest of the game is not reduced.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 22 (A) and FIG.22 (B), the modification of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. 22A is a perspective view of the decorative member 100 arranged in front of the variable display device 35, and FIG. 22B is a plan view of the variable display device 35 and the decorative member 100. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, on the back surface of the upper movable decorative portion 110 of the decorative member 100, there is a space between the upper movable decorative portion 110, the right movable decorative portion 130, and the left movable decorative portion 140. A recess 111 is formed at a position corresponding to the gap S3 provided in the. The arm connection 3D image is displayed so as to connect the upper movable decoration unit 110, the right movable decoration unit 130, and the left movable decoration unit 140 in a state where a part thereof is positioned in the recess 111.

  When an arm connection 3D image is displayed at a position corresponding to the gap S3 (see FIG. 21B-1), the arm connection 3D image and the decorative member 100 are grouped depending on the position in the front-rear direction in which the arm connection 3D image is displayed. Is bad and may not be visually recognized as a single production object.

  However, in this modified example, since a part of the arm connection 3D image is displayed so as to face the concave portion 111 of the upper movable decoration unit 110, the front and rear direction position of the arm connection 3D image and the front and rear direction of the upper movable decoration unit 110 are displayed. The position can be brought closer, and a production object with a sense of unity can be formed. Even if the player moves in the left-right direction from the front of the gaming machine 1, the boundary between the arm-linked 3D image and the upper movable decoration unit 110 becomes difficult to understand, so that the unit as a production object is not impaired.

  In addition, you may form the recessed part which a part of arm connection 3D image faces in the back surface of the right movable decoration part 130 and the left movable decoration part 140. FIG. Moreover, you may form the recessed part which a part of trunk | drum connection 3D image faces in the back surface of the upper movable decoration part 110 and the lower movable decoration part 120. FIG. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to form a production object with a sense of unity.

(Third embodiment)
A gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is substantially the same as the second embodiment, but differs in the configuration of the decorative member 100 and the display content at the time of the 3D effect. In the following, the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the gaming machine of the second embodiment.

  FIG. 23A to FIG. 23C are diagrams illustrating the operation of the decorative member 100 and the variable display device 35.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the decorative member 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is disposed so as to be accommodated in the accommodating space S1 between the back surface of the center case 34 and the front surface of the variable display device 35. Is done. The decorative member 100 includes a fixed decorative portion 150 fixed in front of the upper portion of the variable display device 35, a right movable portion 160 disposed in front of the right side portion of the variable display device 35, and a left front portion of the variable display device 35. And a left-side movable part 170 disposed.

  The fixed decorative portion 150 is a logo member provided at a position where it can be visually recognized.

  The right movable portion 160 is a decorative member simulating a wing shape, and is configured to be movable in front of the display portion 35a from the right edge position (initial position) of the display portion 35a. The left movable portion 170 is a decorative member simulating a wing shape, and is configured to be movable in front of the display portion 35a from the left edge position (initial position) of the display portion 35a. The right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170 are driven via a drive motor and a power transmission mechanism (not shown).

  With reference to FIG. 23A to FIG. 23C, an example of a 3D effect executed together with the operation effect of the decorative member 100 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, in a state where the special figure change display game has not started, the right movable portion 160 and the left movable portion 170 of the decorative member 100 are in the initial position, and the right movable portion 160 and the left movable portion 160 A part of the movable portion 170 is hidden by the center case 34, and a 3D image is not displayed.

  Thereafter, when the game progresses and the special figure variation display game is started, the operation effect and the 3D effect of the decorative member 100 are executed according to the variation pattern at that time (with a predetermined probability).

  As shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), after the start of the special figure variation display game, the right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170 are inclined obliquely from the initial position toward the lower center of the display unit 35a. Descend. When moving to the lowest position, the right movable portion 160 and the left movable portion 170 stop with a predetermined gap (space portion) S4 left in the left-right direction. The 3D effect is executed after the start of the rendering operation of the right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170, and the connected 3D image connecting the right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170 is stereoscopically displayed corresponding to the gap S4. In this way, by complementing the decorative member 100 with the connected 3D image, a single effect object can be formed. Note that the type (shape, color, etc.) of the connected 3D image displayed in the gap S4 between the right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170 at the lowest position is selected according to the variation pattern of the variation display game (FIG. 18 S704).

  As shown in FIGS. 23B and 23C, the right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170 are raised to the right movable unit 160 and the left side while maintaining the gap S4 after stopping at the lowest position. The upper part of the movable part 170 moves to the uppermost position where it overlaps the fixed decoration part 150. When moving from the lowest position to the highest position, the connected 3D image displayed in the gap S4 between the right movable portion 160 and the left movable portion 170 is controlled to move upward, and the shape of the connected 3D image Is controlled to increase according to the ascending movement position. The deformation display control of the 3D image at the time of effect object formation is executed by the effect control device 700 (effect object forming means).

  According to the gaming machine 1 in the third embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the gaming machine 1, the connected 3D image displayed in the gap S <b> 4 is complemented to connect the right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170 to form a single effect object, which is the same as in the second embodiment. It becomes possible to obtain the effect.

  Further, when the right movable unit 160 and the left movable unit 170 move from the lowest position to the highest position, the connected 3D image displayed in the gap S4 is deformed according to the ascending movement position. Can be improved, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

(Fourth embodiment)
A gaming machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as the second embodiment, but differs in the configuration of the decorative member 100 and the display content at the time of the 3D effect. Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

  24A to 24C are diagrams for explaining the operation of the decorative member 100 and the variation display device 35. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the decorative member 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment is disposed so as to be accommodated in the accommodation space S1 between the back surface of the center case 34 and the front surface of the variable display device 35. Is done. The decorative member 100 includes a rod-like movable portion 191 disposed in an inclined state in front of the left side portion of the variable display device 35, three circular movable portions 192 to 194 disposed in front of the right side portion of the variable display device 35, Is provided.

  The rod-like movable unit 191 is configured to be rotatable between a left edge position (initial position) of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 and a maximum rotation position near the center of the display unit 35a.

  The circular movable parts 192 to 194 are disk-shaped decorative members on which different patterns are drawn.

  The circular movable portion 192 is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction between a right edge position (initial position) of the display portion 35a and a maximum movement position near the center of the display portion 35a.

  The circular movable portion 193 is slidable in the left-right direction between the right edge position (initial position) of the display portion 35a below the circular movable portion 192 in the initial position and the maximum movement position near the center of the display portion 35a. It is configured.

  The circular movable part 194 is slidable in the left-right direction between the right edge position (initial position) of the display part 35a below the circular movable part 193 in the initial position and the maximum movement position near the center of the display part 35a. It is configured.

  The rod-like movable part 191 and the circular movable parts 192 to 194 are driven via a drive motor and a power transmission mechanism (not shown).

  With reference to FIGS. 24A to 24C, an example of a 3D effect executed together with the operation effect of the decorative member 100 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, in a state where the special figure variation display game is not started, the rod-like movable portion 191 and the circular movable portions 192 to 194 are in the initial positions, and the rod-like movable portion 191 and the circular movable portion are in the initial position. A part of 192 to 194 is hidden by the center case 34, and the 3D image is not displayed.

  Thereafter, when the game progresses and the special figure variation display game is started, the operation effect and the 3D effect of the decorative member 100 are executed according to the variation pattern at that time (with a predetermined probability).

  When the expectation for the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is high, as shown in FIG. 24B, after the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the rod-shaped movable portion 191 rotates from the initial position to the maximum rotation position. Then, the circular movable part 192 moves from the initial position to the maximum movement position. A 3D effect is executed after the operation effects of the rod-shaped movable unit 191 and the circular movable unit 192 are started, and a connected 3D image that connects the rod-shaped movable unit 191 and the circular movable unit 192 is displayed in three dimensions. The connected 3D image is selected from a plurality of types (see S704 in FIG. 18). In this way, by complementing the connecting movable 3D image so that the rod-like movable part 191 and the circular movable part 192 are connected, an effect object expressing a single flag is formed.

  When the expectation with respect to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is medium, as shown in FIG. 24C, after the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the rod-shaped movable portion 191 moves from the initial position to the maximum rotation position. It rotates and the circular movable part 193 moves from the initial position to the maximum movement position. The 3D effect is executed after the operation effects of the rod-shaped movable unit 191 and the circular movable unit 193 are started, and the connected 3D image that connects the rod-shaped movable unit 191 and the circular movable unit 193 is displayed in three dimensions. This connected 3D image is different from the connected 3D image shown in FIG. 24B, and is selected from a plurality of types (see S704 in FIG. 18). In this way, by complementing the connecting movable 3D image so that the rod-like movable part 191 and the circular movable part 193 are connected, an effect object expressing a single flag is formed.

  Although not shown, when the expectation for the result of the special figure variation display game is low, the rod-shaped movable unit 191 is rotated from the initial position to the maximum rotation position after the start of the special figure variation display game, and is circularly movable. The part 194 moves from the initial position to the maximum movement position. A 3D effect is executed after the operation effects of the rod-shaped movable unit 191 and the circular movable unit 194 are started, and a connected 3D image that connects the rod-shaped movable unit 191 and the circular movable unit 194 is displayed in three dimensions. This connected 3D image is different from the connected 3D images shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, and is selected from a plurality of types (see S704 in FIG. 18). In this way, by complementing the connecting movable 3D image so that the rod-like movable part 191 and the circular movable part 194 are connected, an effect object expressing a single flag is formed.

  Next, control of the 3D image display position in the 3D effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram illustrating classification of display positions of the 3D image (first to third display positions). FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a case where a 3D image is displayed at the first display position. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a case where a 3D image is displayed at the second display position. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a case where a 3D image is displayed at the third display position.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a decorative member 100 is disposed in front of the variable display device 35, and a cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6 is disposed in front of the decorative member 100. In the gaming machine 1, the first to third display positions are set as the display positions of the 3D image in the 3D effect.

  A 1st display position is a display position set ahead rather than the cover glass 6a (back surface position of the cover glass 6a). As shown in FIG. 26, the 3D effect is achieved by maximizing the left-right displacement amount d between the right-eye right image R and the left-eye left image L displayed on the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35. The 3D image of the time can be displayed in three dimensions so as to jump out into the first display position.

  The second display position is a display position that is set behind the cover glass 6a (the back position of the cover glass 6a) and ahead of the decorative member 100 (the front position of the decorative member 100). As shown in FIG. 27, the amount of shift d in the left-right direction of the right image R and the left image L displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is made smaller than that shown in FIG. The 3D image can be stereoscopically displayed so as to jump out into the second display position.

  The third display position is a display position that is set behind the decorative member 100 (the front surface position of the decorative member 100) and ahead of the display unit 35a (the back surface position of the display unit 35a) of the variable display device 35. . As shown in FIG. 28, the 3D image at the time of the 3D effect is first displayed by minimizing the shift amount d in the left-right direction of the right image R and the left image L displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. Three-dimensional display can be performed so as to jump out into the position.

  The above-described display position control of the 3D image is executed by the effect control device 700 (effect object forming means).

  In the gaming machine 1, when the production object as shown in FIG. 24B is formed, the display position of the connected 3D image is changed from the first display position to the second display position, from the second display position to the third display position, and from the third display position. The display position is changed in order so as to be the first display position. Thus, by sequentially moving the display position of the connected 3D image in the front-rear direction, it is possible to execute a display effect as if the flag as the effect object is flying in the wind. In the gaming machines of the first to third embodiments, the above-described 3D image display position control can also be employed.

  According to the gaming machine 1 in the fourth embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the gaming machine 1, complementation is made such that one of the rod-like movable part 191 and the circular movable parts 192 to 194 is connected by the connected 3D image to form one large effect object, so that the expressive power of the effect object is improved. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Even when a large production object is formed, the rod-like movable portion 191 and the circular movable portions 192 to 194 can be made smaller than the conventional ones, so that the rod-like movable portion 191 and the circular movable portions 192 to 194 are driven. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of the drive source, the power transmission mechanism, and the like used for the game, and to prevent the game area from becoming narrow.

  As the connected 3D images, different images corresponding to the circular movable parts 192 to 194 that move during the performance effect of the decorative member 100 are selected, so that the effect of the effect object can be improved and the entertainment of the game is further enhanced. Is possible.

  In addition, since the connected 3D image that complements the decorative member 100 is displayed from the first display position to the third display position so as to sequentially move in the front-rear direction, it is expressed by the rod-like movable portion 191 and the circular movable portions 192 to 194. It is difficult to realize a motion effect in the front-rear direction, and the performance of the performance object can be improved. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Fifth embodiment)
A gaming machine 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment is substantially the same as the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, but is different in the configuration of the upper decoration part 200 of the center case 34 and the display contents at the time of 3D rendering. In the following, the gaming machine 1 of the fifth embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  FIG. 29A and FIG. 29B are a front view and a perspective view of the upper decorative portion 200 of the center case 34 in the normal gaming state. 30 (A) and 30 (B) are a front view and a perspective view of the upper decoration part 200 in the special game state. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper decoration unit 200 and the fluctuation display device 35. FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining operations of the movable decoration device 60, the upper decoration unit 200, and the variation display device 35.

  As shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 29 (A), and FIG. 29 (B), the center case 34 includes an upper decorative portion 200 as a decorative member for decorating the upper portion of the case. Note that the decorative member 100 according to the first embodiment may be installed on the front surface of the upper decorative part 200, or the decorative member 100 may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 29A and FIG. 29B, the upper decoration part 200 has rolled the rolling part 210 on which the game ball launched into the game area can roll, and the rolling part 210. An inflow passage 220 through which game balls can flow and an on-off valve 230 that can open and close an inlet 221 of the inflow passage 220 are provided.

  The rolling part 210 is formed as a part of the upper surface of the upper decoration part 200. An inlet portion 221 of the inflow passage 220 is opened in the middle of the rolling portion 210, and an opening / closing valve 230 that controls the inflow of game balls into the inflow passage 220 is installed at the opening end of the inlet portion 221.

  The inflow passage 220 is curved so that the inflowing game ball flows downward obliquely. The downstream end of the inflow passage 220 communicates with a discharge passage (not shown) for discharging the game ball to the outside. In addition, a ball detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that a game ball has passed a predetermined position is installed in the inflow passage 220.

  The on-off valve 230 is a valve body that opens and closes the inlet 221 of the inflow passage 220 according to the gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), when the on-off valve 230 is in a closed state, the game ball rolling on the rolling part 210 passes over the on-off valve 230 and remains as it is. It flows down to the lower game area 31 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, when the on-off valve 230 is in the open state, the game ball that has rolled on the rolling part 210 is the inlet part 221. Into the inflow passage 220, flows down in the inflow passage 220 and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 31, a protruding portion 240 that protrudes downward is formed at the center lower portion of the upper decorative portion 200. In a state where the center case 34 is installed on the game board 30, the protruding portion 240 is located in front of the upper center portion of the display portion 35 a of the variable display device 35. In addition, a lower decorative portion 300 that is a decorative member simulating the shape of a bag is disposed in front of the lower center of the display portion 35a of the variable display device 35. The protruding portion 240 and the lower decorative portion 300 of the upper decorative portion 200 are arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval in the vertical direction.

  With reference to FIG. 29 (B), FIG. 30 (B), and FIG. 31, an example of 3D effect performed with the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inlet 221 of the inflow passage 220 is closed by the on-off valve 230 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the game ball that has rolled on the rolling part 210 of the upper decoration part 200 passes over the on-off valve 230 and flows down to the game area 31 below.

  After that, when the game progresses and becomes a special game state (big hit game state), the opening / closing valve 230 is opened at a predetermined timing, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), and the inlet 221 of the inflow passage 220 is opened. It is. Thereby, the game ball that has rolled on the rolling part 210 of the upper decoration part 200 flows into the inflow passage 220 from the inlet part 221. When this game ball passes through a predetermined position of the inflow passage 220, as shown in FIG. 31, a 3D effect is performed in which the 3D image falls from the protruding portion 240 of the upper decoration portion 200 toward the lower decoration portion 300 of the bowl shape. The As described above, the projecting portion 240 of the upper decorative portion 200 and the lower decorative portion 300 are associated with each other by a 3D image, thereby forming a single effect object. The game ball that has flowed down the inflow passage 220 is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  In the first embodiment, the effect control device is configured to select a 3D image and set a 3D effect pattern according to the change pattern of the special figure change display game (see FIG. 14), but in the fifth embodiment, the effect is provided. The control device 700 is also configured to select a 3D image and set an effect pattern according to an expectation (probability) that the gaming state after the special gaming state becomes a certain change state.

  When the expectation that the gaming state after the special gaming state becomes a probable state is high, as shown in FIG. 31, a 3D image imitating the shape of the gaming ball is displayed from the protrusion 240 of the upper decoration portion 200 under the bowl shape. The display is moved so as to fall toward the decoration unit 300. On the other hand, when the probability that the gaming state after the special gaming state becomes a probabilistic state is low, a 3D image imitating the shape of a fruit such as an apple or a mandarin orange is displayed from the protrusion 240 of the upper decoration portion 200 to the lower decoration portion of the bowl The movement is displayed so as to drop toward 300.

  The selection of the 3D image is executed by the image selection unit of the effect control device 700, and the moving display control of the 3D image is executed by the effect object forming unit of the effect control device 700.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, in the gaming machine 1, the movable decoration device 60 disposed behind the center case 34 operates based on the operation of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) during the 3D effect. It is configured. When the effect button 17 is operated by the player during the 3D effect, the knife-like movable decoration portion 61 of the movable decoration device 60 moves from the left side of the display portion 35a of the variable display device 35 toward the center position of the display portion 35a. Rotate. When the effect button 17 is operated at a predetermined timing, an effect that the 3D image being dropped is cut by the movable decorative portion 61 is executed, and the expectation (probability) for the probability variation state is executed from the cut 3D image. A message 3D image appears.

  When the 3D image imitating the shape of the game ball is cut, a message 3D image made up of characters “established change entry!”, For example, is displayed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when a 3D image imitating the shape of a fruit is cut, a message 3D image made up of, for example, characters “probably not changed!” Is displayed.

  According to the gaming machine 1 in the fifth embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the gaming machine 1, a predetermined 3D image is selected from a plurality of types of 3D images set in advance according to the gaming state, and the selected 3D image is directed from the protruding portion 240 of the upper decorative portion 200 toward the lower decorative portion 300. By moving and displaying, a production object with a sense of unity is formed. As described above, since the one decoration object is formed by complementing the space between the upper decoration part 200 and the lower decoration part 300 with the 3D image, the enlargement of the upper decoration part 200 and the lower decoration part 300 itself can be suppressed. Can be prevented from becoming narrow. In addition, since the 3D image is selected from a plurality of types according to the gaming state, variations in the display contents of the effect object can be increased, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.

  Since the 3D image at the time of the 3D effect is selected according to the expectation that the game state after the special game state becomes the probable state, the expectation for the probable state is displayed to the player via the effect object by the displayed 3D image. It is possible to notify, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

  For example, the configuration of the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment may be adopted in the gaming machine according to the second to fourth embodiments.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, and can be applied to all gaming machines that use gaming balls such as arrange ball gaming machines and sparrow ball gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Front frame 6 Glass frame 6a Cover glass 17 Direction button 30 Game board 31 Game area 34 Center case 35 Fluctuation display device 37 First start prize opening 60 Movable decoration device 100 Decoration member 110 Upper movable decoration part 111 Concave part 120 Lower Movable decorative portion 130 Right movable decorative portion 140 Left movable decorative portion 150 Fixed decorative portion 160 Right movable portion 170 Left movable portion 191 Rod movable portion 192 Circular movable portion 193 Circular movable portion 194 Circular movable portion 200 Upper decorative portion 210 Rolling portion 220 Inflow passage 221 Inlet portion 230 On-off valve 240 Projection portion 300 Lower decoration portion 600 Game control device 700 Production control device

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine comprising: a display device having a display unit capable of displaying a three-dimensional stereoscopic image according to a game progress state; and an effect control device for controlling the display device according to a game progress state.
A three-dimensional decorative portion disposed in front of the display device;
The decorative portion has a recess,
The production control device
Image selecting means for selecting a predetermined three-dimensional stereoscopic image from a plurality of types of three-dimensional stereoscopic images set in advance according to the progress of the game;
The selected three-dimensional stereoscopic image is displayed at a position corresponding to the decoration portion so that a part of the three-dimensional stereoscopic image is located in the recess, and the decoration portion is complemented with the three-dimensional stereoscopic image . And an object forming means for forming a production object. A plurality of the decorative portions are provided,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the object forming means displays the three-dimensional stereoscopic image corresponding to a space portion formed between the decorative portions so as to connect the decorative portions. Machine.