JP5807305B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko or pachislot machine that includes a movable accessory that moves in front of a display device.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a game area is defined on the surface of the game board, and the game area has a display portion that can display a start winning area where a game ball can win, identification information, and the like. There is a display device, a center case or the like having an opening that makes the display portion visible. The pachinko gaming machine starts a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information (such as symbols and symbols) displayed on the display device fluctuate based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area. When a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time in the variable display game become 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, The player can earn many profits.

  In Patent Document 1, a display screen of a display device is divided and displayed, and a variable display game is performed in each divided display area. Then, a variable display game in any of the divided display areas is selected, and the selected area is displayed. A gaming machine is disclosed in which a variable display game is expanded to the entire display screen.

  In Patent Document 2, a display screen of a display device is divided and displayed, a variable display game is performed in each divided display area, and a variable display with high expectation among the variable display games executed in each divided display area A gaming machine that displays a game larger than the others is disclosed.

JP 2002-263286 A JP 2004-049635 A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, although split the display screen of the display device, since performed on all images, the effect visual impact is weak. For this reason, it is conceivable to produce with a movable decorative accessory, but since it is not a video, the aesthetics may be impaired or the decorativeness may be deteriorated.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and even when a decorative accessory that can move in front of the display screen is provided, the aesthetic appearance is not impaired or the decorativeness is not deteriorated. The purpose is to provide a machine.

The invention of claim 1 includes a display device having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined notice effect related to execution of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of a start condition, and the variable display In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a game execution result is a predetermined special result, the game machine includes a movable accessory that can move in front of the display device. the character object may forward a slidable movement of said display device, Rutotomoni includes a movable member in the width direction is narrow shape with respect to the longitudinal direction, and a drive mechanism capable of driving the movable member, the The moving member is positioned in front of the display screen so that the display screen can be divided. The moving member extends in the left-right direction and is an upper edge of the display screen in front of the display screen. position An upper moving member that is slidable between a lower limit position below the upper edge, an initial position that extends in the left-right direction and is the lower edge of the display screen in front of the display screen, and the lower edge A lower moving member that is slidably movable between an upper limit position and an upper limit position, and the drive mechanism guides the slide member connected to one end of the moving member and the other end of the moving member in the moving direction. The guide member includes a guide groove into which the other end of the moving member is inserted, and the other end of the moving member to be inserted into the guide groove is initially set by the moving member. It is characterized by extending in the direction opposite to the moving direction when moving from the position.
The invention of claim 2 includes a display device having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined notice effect related to the execution of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of a start condition, and the variable display In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a game execution result is a predetermined special result, the game machine includes a movable accessory that can move in front of the display device. the character object may forward a slidable movement of said display device, Rutotomoni includes a movable member in the width direction is narrow shape with respect to the longitudinal direction, and a drive mechanism capable of driving the movable member, the The moving member is positioned in front of the display screen so that the display screen can be divided. The moving member extends in the vertical direction and is an initial right edge of the display screen in front of the display screen. position A right moving member that is slidable between a left limit position on the left side of the right edge portion, an initial position that extends in the vertical direction and that is the left edge portion of the display screen in front of the display screen, and the left A left moving member that is slidable between a right limit position on the right side of the edge, and the drive mechanism includes a slide member connected to one end of the moving member, and the other end of the moving member. A guide member that guides in the moving direction, and the guide member includes a guide groove into which the other end of the moving member is inserted, and the other end of the moving member that is inserted into the guide groove The moving member is extended in a direction opposite to the moving direction when moving from the initial position.
The invention of claim 3 includes a display device having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined notice effect related to the execution of the variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and the variable display In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a game execution result is a predetermined special result, a movable accessory that is movable in front of the display device, and the movable combination There is an effect control means for controlling the effect operation of the object and the display content of the display device, and the movable accessory extends from the end portion to the opposite end portion in front of the display screen, and is different from the end portion. a movable toward the center of the display screen from the edge, Rutotomoni comprises a movable member in the width direction is narrow shape with respect to the longitudinal direction, the drive mechanism, capable of driving the movable member, the movable The member is Is capable divides the display screen by the position in front of the示画surface, the presentation control unit, when the moving member is moved from the initial position, on the display screen corresponding to the initial position of the moving member The display device is controlled to display a moving member image simulating the moving member.

According to the present invention, even when a decorative accessory capable of moving in front of the display screen is provided, the aesthetic appearance is not impaired or the decorativeness is not deteriorated.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which a gaming machine is equipped. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of a game machine. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the presentation control apparatus of a game machine. It is a perspective view of a game board, a center case, and a control base unit. It is a perspective view of a center case. It is a disassembled perspective view of a center case. (A) is a front view of the game board before the center case or the like is installed, and (B) is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the bulging portion of the game board. (A) is a horizontal sectional view of the gaming machine at a position above the usual starting gate, and (B) is a rear perspective view of the center case in the vicinity of the exposure opening. (A) And (B) is the front perspective view and back perspective view of the decoration member provided in a center case. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a decoration member. (A) And (B) is the side view and back view of a warp channel | path installed in a center case. (A) is a front view of a stage part and a guide member. (B) is a plan view of the stage portion when the guide member is installed, and (C) is a plan view of the stage portion when the guide member is removed. (A) is a top view of a guide member. (B) is a side view of a guide member, (C) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the guide member in CC plane of (B). It is a back perspective view of a center case. (A) is a back view of the decoration unit in a state where the LED substrate is installed, and (B) is a back view of the decoration unit in a state where the LED substrate is removed. (A) is a front view of a center case, (B) is a cross-sectional view of the center case on the BB plane of (A). (C) is a figure explaining connection with a contact prevention wall and a partition wall. It is a front perspective view of a control base unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a control base unit. It is a disassembled back view of a control base unit. It is a front view of the screen division | segmentation apparatus in an initial state. (A) is a front view of the screen splitting device in the operating state, and (B) is a diagram showing the movement of the insertion piece of each bar member of the screen splitting device. (A) is a left side view of the guide member that guides the tip of the upper bar member, and (B) is a cross-sectional view of the guide member. (A) is a front view of the display screen of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus in an initial state, (B) is a front view of the display screen at the time of two divisions. (A) And (B) is a front view of the display screen at the time of three division. (A) is a front view of the display screen at the time of four divisions, and (B) is a front view of the display screen at the time of nine divisions. (A) is a front view of the display screen of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus in an initial state, (B) is a front view of the display screen at the time of a lower bar member movement. (A) is a front view of a display screen when the left bar member is moved, and (B) is a front view of the display screen after the lower bar member and the left bar member are stopped. (A) And (B) is a front view of a display screen when each bar member moves simultaneously. It is a perspective view of the light emission effect device and the movable decorative unit arranged on the installation base. (A) is an exploded perspective view of the light emitting effect device when viewed from the front, and (B) is an exploded perspective view of the light effect device when viewed from the rear. It is a disassembled perspective view of the light emission part of the light emission effect device. (A) is a front view of the light emitting effect device when the light emitting unit is in the initial position, and (B) is a front view of the light effect device when the light emitting unit is in the upper limit position. It is a back perspective view of the light emission part in an initial position. It is a front perspective view of the 2nd movable decoration device of a movable decoration unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd movable decoration device. It is a front perspective view of the 1st movable decoration device of a movable decoration unit. It is a perspective view of a right movable member which constitutes the 1st movable decoration device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a right movable member. It is a figure which shows the right movable member which moves toward the maximum rotation position. It is a disassembled perspective view of the upper movable member which comprises a 1st movable decoration apparatus. (A) And (B) is a disassembled perspective view of the front side movable part when it sees from the front and back. (A) And (B) is a disassembled perspective view of the center movable part when it sees from the front and back. (A) And (B) is a disassembled perspective view of the rear side movable part when it sees from the front and back. (A) is a perspective view which shows the arrangement | positioning relationship of each movable part of an upper movable member, (B) is the perspective view which expanded a part of power transmission mechanism of a 1st movable decoration apparatus. It is a back perspective view which shows the arrangement | positioning relationship of each movable part of an upper movable member. (A) is a back view of the upper movable member when the front movable portion and the central movable portion are assembled, and (B) is a rear perspective view of the upper movable member when each movable portion is assembled. It is a perspective view of the upper movable member in the middle of the movement to the maximum rotation position. It is a reverse view of the upper movable member in the middle of the movement to the maximum rotation position. It is a perspective view of the upper movable member stopped at the maximum rotation position. It is a reverse view of the upper movable member stopped at the maximum rotation position. (A)-(C) are figures which show a motion of the front side movable part when moving from an initial position to a maximum rotation position. It is a front view of the movable decoration unit when the center case or the like is not installed. It is a front view of a movable decoration unit when a center case or the like is installed. 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 which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure hold information determination process which a game control means performs. It is a figure which shows the kind of jackpot game effect in a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a figure which shows the production mode in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the 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 prefetch command reception process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of prefetch notice effect. (A) is the figure which illustrated the prefetch notice distribution table 1, and (B) is the figure which illustrated the prefetch notice distribution table 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the fluctuation | variation which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode control process which an presentation control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect mode transfer lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during slot effect mode which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a timing chart which shows display states, such as identification information of a special figure change display game in slot production mode. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation mode determination process which an production | presentation control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the total variation display time of the special figure variation display game which a game control apparatus determines, and the reach | attainment effect aspect in normal production mode. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode determination table 1 in slot effect mode, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode determination table 2 in slot effect mode. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect execution control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in normal production mode. (A)-(D) are figures which show the flow of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in slot production mode. (A) is a figure showing an example of reach production in normal production mode. (B) is a figure which shows an example of the reach effect at the time of the big hit in slot effect mode, (C) is a figure which shows an example of the reach effect at the time of the loss in slot effect mode. It is a figure which shows the case where the identification information of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is changed into the ambiguous decoration symbol. It is a figure which shows the modification of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart which shows the process in slot production mode which the production control apparatus of the game machine by 2nd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the freeze effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the total effect display time of the special figure change display game which the game control apparatus of the game machine by 2nd Embodiment determines, and the reach | attainment effect aspect in normal effect mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process during change which the presentation control apparatus of the gaming machine by 3rd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode selection process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the production aspect in the digestion area | region displayed on the display screen of a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the other example of the production | presentation aspect in the digestion area | region displayed on the display screen of a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen division | segmentation effect by the screen division | segmentation apparatus at the time of slot production mode. It is a figure which shows the other example of the screen division | segmentation effect by the screen division | segmentation apparatus at the time of slot production mode.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the embodiment, the front, rear, left, and right refer to the direction viewed by the player toward the game board.

  A gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 that is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that a right side portion can 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. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, if only the glass frame 6 is opened, the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 can be accessed. Further, if the front frame 5 is opened in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 3) 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. 4) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated inside 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. 4) 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. 4).

  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 disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed 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 and an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 3) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 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. 3), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 3).

  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 (not shown) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  A fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  In the upper plate unit 11, an effect button 17 (operation unit) for receiving an input operation from a player is disposed 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 the variable display game on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2). In the normal game state, the effect pattern (Production mode) can be changed.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation state in which the probability of the result of the variable display game is a big hit, a short time state capable of improving the number of executions of the variable display game per unit time, a big hit gaming state (special game state) ) Etc.

  Select buttons 29 that can be operated by the player are arranged on the left and right sides of the effect button 17. The select button 29 is a button used when selecting various conditions.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, 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 arranged. Between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the gaming board 30 disposed in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1.

  The game board 30 is a rectangular plate member made of plywood or plastic. Guide rails 32 as partition members are disposed on the surface of the game board 30, and a substantially circular game region 31 is partitioned and formed.

  A center case 34 having an opening 34 a is disposed in the game area 31. An opening 30 a (see FIG. 5) 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 30 a from the front of the game board 30. The game area 31 is divided into left and right game areas by a center case 34, and a right game area in which a game ball can flow down the right side of the center case 34 and a game ball can flow down in the left side of the center case 34. It consists of a left game area.

  The center case 34 has a warp passage 80 for guiding a game ball flowing down the left game area to the inside of the center case 34, and a game ball that has passed through the warp passage 80 can roll, and the game ball that has rolled A stage unit 90 is provided for guiding the game to the game area 31 again.

  A control base unit 60 (see FIG. 5) including a variable display device 35 is disposed on the back surface of the game board 30. The variation display device 35 includes a display screen 35a capable of displaying a variation display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information. The control base unit 60 further includes a movable decoration unit 70 capable of executing an operation effect and a light emission effect, a light emission effect device 100 (see FIG. 18), a screen dividing device 200 (see FIG. 18), and the like. Detailed configurations of the movable decoration unit 70, the light emitting effect device 100, and the screen dividing device 200 will be described later.

  The opening 34 a of the center case 34 is provided corresponding to the display screen 35 a of the variable display device 35, and the display screen 35 a of the variable display device 35 is disposed so as to face the opening 34 a of the center case 34. The display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 is a liquid crystal display screen capable of displaying an arbitrary image. On the display screen, a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), characters that produce a variable display game, and the like are based on the progress of the game. An image is displayed. The variable display device 35 has a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) on the display screen 35a, and is configured to be able to display an independent image in each display area. ing.

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

  In the game area 31 below the center case 34, a start winning opening 37 is provided which can give a start condition for a special symbol (special figure) variable display game based on winning of a game ball. The start winning opening 37 includes a first start winning opening 37a that establishes a start condition for the first special figure variation display game when the game ball is won, and a second special figure fluctuation display game that starts when the game ball wins. A second start winning opening 37b that establishes a condition.

  The second start winning port 37b is disposed directly below the first start winning port 37a and includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 37c. The opening / closing member 37c is a so-called ordinary electric accessory, and maintains a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in a normal state. When the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode (when the general-purpose variable display game is a win), the front-end solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3) serving as a drive device The opening / closing member 37c is rotated so as to be opened, and a winning easy state (a state advantageous to the player) where the game ball easily flows into the second start winning opening 37b is obtained. The opening / closing member 37c is controlled by the game control device 600 (FIG. 3). The game control device 600 generates the normal power support state as the specific game state by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state.

  The game area 31 on the left side of the start winning opening 37 is provided with three general winning openings 33 that satisfy only a condition for paying out a winning ball when a game ball is won. In the area 31, there is provided one general winning port 33 that satisfies only a condition for paying out a prize ball when a game ball is won.

  In the game area 31 between the first start winning opening 37a and the right general winning opening 33, a variable winning apparatus 38 is provided. The variable prize winning device 38 is an attacker-type opening / closing door 38a that can be opened in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by the big prize opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3) by the big prize opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3), Is provided. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit, the variable winning device 38 closes the big prize opening (blocking state unfavorable for the player) ) To an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening is facilitated to give the player a prize ball.

  In addition to the start winning port 37 and the like described above, the game area 31 collects a flow direction conversion member such as a windmill or obstacle nail that changes the flow direction of the game ball, or a game ball that has flowed down without winning. A mouth 39 is provided.

  Also, in the lower right part of the game board 30, the special figure fluctuation display in 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) Number of start memory of the change display game and the second special figure change display game), the change display of the normal figure in the normal figure change display game, the number of the general figure winning memory as the start memory number of the general figure change display game, and the determination of the jackpot A status indicator 40 that displays the number of rounds and the like is provided.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game ball launched by a ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 41 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 32, and the obstacle nail The game area 31 flows down while changing the falling direction by colliding with a direction changing member such as. The firing ball guide passage 41 is formed by a guide rail 32 and an inner rail 42, and a valve body 43 is provided at the end of the inner rail 42 located at the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 41. The lower end of the valve body 43 is fixed to the inner rail 42, and the valve body 43 is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 41. The valve body 43 is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 41 to the game region 31 while playing from the game region 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 41. Regulate the back flow of the sphere.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the player left strikes (adjusts the firing force of the game ball and strikes the fired game ball to flow down through the left side of the center case 34) or right strike. (The launching force of the game ball is adjusted, and the launched game ball is launched so as to flow down through the right side of the center case 34). In the gaming machine 1, in the normal gaming state such as immediately after the start of the game, the player makes a left turn, and in the big hit gaming state, the power support state, and in the short time state, the player makes a right turn.

  When left-handed, the game ball flows down the left game area of the center case 34 and enters the first winning prize opening 37a or the general winning opening 33 arranged on the left side of the first starting winning prize hole 37a. A prize is awarded or the game machine 1 is discharged from the outlet 39. The game ball guided to the stage unit 90 through the warp passage 80 also wins the first start winning opening 37a or wins the general winning opening 33 on the left side of the first starting winning opening 37a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 33 or the first start winning opening 37a, 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 the first start winning opening 37a, the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the state display 40, 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. On the display screen 35a of the variation display device 35, an image and the like relating to a decoration special map variation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like are sequentially varied (scrolled), a decoration special map variation display game, and the like are displayed.

  When a game ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 37a at a predetermined timing, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a special result, and the decoration special figure variation display game has three pieces of identification information. Stop in state. In this case, the open / close door 38a of the variable winning device 38 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered.

  During the big hit gaming state, the player will make a right-hand hit in order to win the game ball to the big winning opening of the variable winning device 38. When a right hit is made, the game ball flows down the right game area of the center case 34. The prize winning opening of the variable prize winning device 38 accepts a game ball from a closed state (a disadvantage to the player) that does not accept a game ball until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls win a prize winning opening. It becomes an easy 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. The first round consists of opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize opening or a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening. When the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the number of rounds is set to two, for example.

  Note that even when the gaming state becomes a normal power support state or a short-time state after the big hit gaming state, the gaming machine 1 is right-handed. The short time state is continued until the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game) is performed a predetermined number of times.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the right game area passes through the usual figure start gate 36, the usual figure variation display game is started on the state display 40. 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 opening / closing member 37c is opened by the ordinary electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3), and the winning possibility of the game ball to the second start winning opening 37b is increased.

  When a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 37b, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed on the state display 40, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the second special figure fluctuation display game is variably displayed. It is executed by the device 35. On the display screen 35a of the variation display device 35, an image and the like relating to a decoration special map variation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like are sequentially varied (scrolled), a decoration special map variation display game, and the like are displayed.

  When the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 37b at a predetermined timing, the result of the second special figure variation display game is a special result, and the decoration special figure variation display game has three pieces of identification information. Stop in state. In this case, the open / close door 38a of the variable winning device 38 is opened, and a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered. When the second special figure variation display game is a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 times, for example.

  When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, a corresponding number of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the game progresses while the player makes a left or right strike. A left-handed or right-handed instruction is displayed on the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 so that the player can easily make a game according to the gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 3 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 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 37a. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the second start winning port 37b. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning award 33.

  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, the lead wire in each switch is disconnected or short-circuited based on the voltage value of the signal from each switch. An abnormal voltage value 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, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and signals from the front frame opening detection switch 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch 26 are directly input to the input port 623. . 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 switch 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection switch 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 by the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection switch 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection switch 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 an output unit 630 to a collective display device including a gaming state notification LED 12 and a state indicator 40, a general-purpose 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 ROM 611b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation pattern that defines the total variation display time (execution time), production contents, presence / absence of reach of the special figure variation display game.

  Here, the reach includes the variable display device 35 whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device 35 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed).

  In other words, reach is not the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the variable display device 35 proceeds and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, the reach includes a state in which a variation display is performed using a plurality of variation display regions while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach). The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device 35 has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that are displayed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, the special display variation display game displayed on the variation display device 35 corresponding to the special map variation display game is identified for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display screen 35a. After displaying the information in a variable manner, if the display of the result is displayed in the order of the left, right, and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode. The state where the variable display is stopped at (for example, the same identification information) is the reach (reach state). In addition to this, when the variable display in all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that becomes a special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same identification The information state (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility that a special result form is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach (N reach), normal long reach (N long reach), Special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), premium reach, etc. are set. The reliability of reach production is set to increase in the order of no reach <N reach <N long reach <SP1 reach <SP2 reach <SP3 reach <premium reach.

  The RAM 611c is a volatile storage medium and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (such as various random numbers) 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 there are not enough game balls before the payout. 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 subcommands 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 special winning opening solenoid 28 rotates the opening / closing door 38a (see FIG. 2) of the variable winning apparatus 38, and the general electric solenoid 27 rotates the opening / closing member 37c of the second starting winning opening 37b.

  The collective display device includes a gaming state notification LED 12, a state indicator 40, and the like. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device is connected to the driver 633c via the segment line, and the driver 633c is connected to the port 631d. The cathode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device is connected to a driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b is connected to a port 631c. 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 special figure variation display game and a special 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 apparatus 800 includes a normal power supply unit 810 having 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. And a backup power supply unit 820 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the gaming microcomputer 611 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and the game control device 600 can prevent and recover from a power failure. A control signal generation unit 830 that outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, or a reset signal to be notified.

  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, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, 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 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  In addition, the effect control device 700 performs video control and the like under the control of the main control microcomputer 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 to perform, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 730 to perform image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2) in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720, and And a sound source LSI 705 for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and 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.

  An image ROM 704 in which character images and video data are stored is connected to the VDP 730.

  The sound source LSI 705 is connected to an audio ROM 706 that stores audio data and the like.

  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 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 705 to play the reproduced sound. To do. The main control microcomputer 710 also executes processing such as LED lighting control, various motor drive control, and production time management based on a control command from the game control device 600.

  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 a VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, a scaler 732 for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the fluctuation display device 35 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  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.

  Note that the video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU capable of performing higher-speed processing 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 a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 that controls 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 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the like. Frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the display, various effect devices 70 and 100 that enhance the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the variable display device 35, a panel effect device 770 including a screen effect device 770 including a screen dividing device 200 and the like. A frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including a motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743 and an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 is provided. These control circuits 741 to 744 are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  In addition, in the effect control device 700, an effect button switch 751 for detecting that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated and effect motor switches 752a to 752n for detecting that various drive motors are driven are turned on / off. A switch input circuit 750 that detects an OFF state and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, and amplifier circuits 707 and 708 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b 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 a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage of the command I / F 701, the upper speaker 10a and It is possible to generate DC 18V for driving the lower speaker 10b and NDC 24V used as a reference for these DC voltages or for turning on the power 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.

  The center case 34 and the control base unit 60 of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the game board 30, the center case 34, and the control base unit 60.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the center case 34 is disposed on the front surface of the game board 30, and the control base unit 60 is disposed on the back surface of the game board 30.

  The control base unit 60 includes a frame-shaped control base 61 attached to the back surface of the game board 30, a variable display device 35 installed on the back surface of the control base 61, and a movable decoration unit 70 installed on the front surface of the control base 61. , A light emitting effect device 100 and a screen dividing device 200 (see FIG. 18).

  The control base 61 is formed with an accommodating portion 61a that accommodates the movable decorative unit 70, the light emitting effect device 100, and the screen dividing device 200, and an opening 61b that faces the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35.

  The center case 34 is a deformed ring-shaped member having an opening 34a, and is formed of a synthetic resin. The center case 34 is attached to the front surface of the game board 30 via an opening 30 a (attachment opening) formed in the game board 30.

  In the state where the center case 34 and the control base unit 60 are installed on the game board 30, the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 is visible through the opening 34a and the opening 61b.

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Details of the center case 34 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the center case 34. FIG. 7 is a partially exploded perspective view of the center case 34. 8A is a front view of the game board 30 on which the center case 34 is installed, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the bulging portion 30b of the game board 30. FIG. FIG. 9A is a horizontal sectional view of the gaming machine 1 at a position above the normal start gate 36, and FIG. 9B is a rear perspective view of the center case 34 in the vicinity of the exposure opening 52. FIGS. 10A and 10B are a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of the decorative member 55 provided in the center case 34. FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of the decorative member 55.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the center case 34 has a fitting part 34 b fitted in an opening 30 a (see FIG. 5) formed in the game board 30, and a bowl shape with respect to the fitting part 34 b. It includes a collar portion 34c to be formed, a guide portion 34d capable of rolling a game ball, and a logo unit 34e capable of executing a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The center case 34 is disposed in the game area 31 in front of the collar portion 34c.

  The center case 34 described above includes a covering portion 51 that covers the surface of the game board 30 so as to constitute a part of the right game area, a stage portion 90 having a rolling surface 91 on which a game ball can roll, and a left game. And a warp passage 80 for guiding a game ball flowing down the area to the stage unit 90.

  The covering portion 51 is integrally provided on the right side portion of the center case 34 and is formed so as to cover the surface of the game board 30 in a predetermined range of the right game area. A universal start gate 36 through which a game ball can pass is formed integrally with the lower portion of the covering portion 51.

  An exposure opening 52 for exposing the game board 30 is formed in the covering portion 51 at a position above the usual start gate 36.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the game board 30 has a bulging portion 30 b that bulges from the inner edge of the opening 30 a to the center at a position corresponding to the exposed opening 52 of the covering portion 51. Have. In a state where the center case 34 is installed on the game board 30, the portion of the bulging portion 30 b located in the exposure opening 52 is exposed. In this way, the bulging portion 30b exposed through the exposure opening 52 is provided with the obstacle nail 53 that can change the flow direction of the game ball. In FIG. 8B, three obstacle nails 53 are provided, but the number of obstacle nails 53 is not limited to three and is set to an arbitrary number as necessary. Moreover, you may arrange | position the windmill etc. which are one of the flow direction conversion members instead of the obstruction nail 53. FIG.

  In this way, the exposed opening 52 is formed in the covering portion 51 above the usual start gate 36, and the obstacle nail 53 is provided in the bulged portion 30b exposed through the exposed opening 52. Therefore, the usual start gate 36 and the like are integrated. Even when a large center case 34 is provided on the game board 30, the flow direction of the game ball immediately before flowing into the usual start gate 36 can be changed, and the flow of the game ball becomes monotonous. Can be prevented. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game in the gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, the normal start gate 36 is integrally provided in the center case 34. However, for example, a first start winning port 37a may be integrally provided in the center case 34. However, in this case, the first start port switch 601 may not be provided in the center case 34 but may be provided together with other winning port switches.

  The bulging portion 30b is formed larger than the exposed opening 52 of the covering portion 51, and the covering portion 51 around the exposing opening 52 overlaps the bulging portion 30b of the game board 30 as shown in FIG. It is like that. Then, the covering portion 51 of the center case 34 and the bulging portion 30b of the game board 30 are screwed at the overlapping portion of the covering portion 51 and the bulging portion 30b located on both the left and right sides of the exposure opening 52. As shown in FIG. 9B, insertion holes 51a for inserting screws are formed in the covering portions 51 located on the left and right sides of the exposure opening 52.

  Thus, by screwing the covering portion 51 to the bulging portion 30b on both the left and right sides of the exposure opening 52, it is possible to prevent floating between the opening edge of the exposure opening 52 and the bulging portion 30b. The game balls passing through 52 can flow smoothly.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, the cover 51 on the right side of the center case 34 and above the exposure opening 52 allows the game ball to flow along the outer edge of the right game area. It is formed with a width that allows one sphere to pass. As a result, the right game area of the center case 34 can be secured while making the center case 34 as large as possible.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a rolling wall 54 on which the game ball can roll is erected on the covering portion 51 below the general start gate 36. The rolling wall 54 is a wall member formed in an arc shape so as to protrude downward. The game ball that has flowed down to the rolling wall 54 rolls on the upper surface of the rolling wall 54 and is guided to the game area 31 on the upper right side of the variable winning device 38 (see FIG. 2). A decorative member 55 is installed in the covering portion 51 below the rolling wall 54.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the decorative member 55 is in contact with the decorative portion 55a that decorates the front surface of the rolling wall 54 and the rolling wall 54 from below, and the rolling wall 54 The support part 55b which supports is provided. As shown in FIG. 11, the support portion 55 b of the decoration member 55 is formed in an arc shape so as to protrude upward, and in the state where the decoration member 55 is installed on the covering portion 51, the arc surface of the support portion 55 b is formed. A part contacts the lower surface of the rolling wall 54. The position where the support portion 55b of the decorative member 55 contacts the rolling wall 54 is set so as to correspond to the position where the game ball that has passed through the usual start gate 36 falls on the rolling wall 54.

  By disposing the decorative member 55 below the rolling wall 54 in this manner, the decorative portion 55a improves the decorative property of the rolling wall 54, and the support portion 55b increases the member strength of the rolling wall 54. Can do.

  Next, the warp passage 80 and the stage unit 90 provided in the center case 34 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 12 to 15.

  12A and 12B are a side view and a rear view of the warp passage 80 installed in the center case 34. FIG. FIG. 13A is a front view of the stage unit 90 and the guide member 85. FIG. 13B is a plan view of the stage unit 90 when the guide member 85 is installed, and FIG. 13C is a plan view of the stage unit 90 when the guide member 85 is removed. FIG. 14A is a plan view of the guide member 85. FIG. 14B is a side view of the guide member 85, and FIG. 14C is a longitudinal sectional view of the guide member 85 on the CC plane of FIG. 14B. FIG. 15 is a rear perspective view of the center case 34.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the warp passage 80 is a member formed in a passage shape so as to guide the game ball flowing down the game area 31 to the inside of the center case 34, and is a left side portion of the center case 34. It is arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 12 (A), and FIG. 12 (B), the warp passage 80 flows into the inflow port 81 through which the game balls flowing down the game area 31 can flow and the inflow port 81. A downflow passage 82 through which game balls flow down and a discharge port 83 through which the game balls that have passed through the downflow passage 82 are discharged to the stage portion 90 side are provided.

  The inflow port 81 is opened obliquely upward to the left in order to receive a game ball flowing down the game area 31 on the left side of the center case 34. The flow-down passage 82 is formed to meander in order to weaken the rolling momentum of the passing game ball. The discharge port 83 is formed to discharge the game ball to the guide member 85 disposed at the left end of the stage unit 90. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 83 is guided onto the rolling surface 91 of the stage unit 90 via the guide member 85.

  As shown in FIGS. 7, 13 (A), and 13 (C), the stage unit 90 is disposed at the lower center of the center case 34. The stage unit 90 includes a rolling surface 91 that extends in the left-right direction and allows a game ball to roll.

  The rolling surface 91 of the stage unit 90 is formed in a wave shape so that the left and right ends and the center are higher. In the center of the rolling surface 91, a first guide part 92 that is inclined downward and forward is formed, and on the left and right sides of the first guide part 92, a second guide part 93 that is inclined downward and forward is formed. The first guide portion 92 is disposed immediately above the first start winning port 37a, and the second guide portion 93 is shifted to the left and right sides of the first start winning port 37a (see FIG. 2). .

  A guide member 85 that guides the game ball that has passed through the warp passage 80 onto the rolling surface 91 of the stage unit 90 is detachably attached to the left end of the stage unit 90.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (A) to 14 (C), the guide member 85 has flowed in through the inlet portion 85a and the inlet portion 85a that receives the game ball discharged from the outlet 83 of the warp passage 80. A flow-down passage 85b for allowing the game ball to flow down, and an outlet portion 85c formed in the bottom surface on the downstream side of the flow-down passage 85b are provided.

  Two protrusions 85d are formed on the bottom surface of the flow-down passage 85b in a state of being separated in the flow-down direction of the game ball by reducing the flow-down force of the game ball by colliding with the flow-down game ball. The upstream-side protrusion 85d protrudes forward from the rear wall of the flow-down passage 85b, and the downstream-side protrusion 85d protrudes rearward from the front wall of the flow-down passage 85b.

  In a state where the guide member 85 is installed on the stage portion 90, an interval at which the game ball can fall is set between the outlet portion 85 c of the guide member 85 and the rolling surface 91 of the stage portion 90. In order to prevent the game ball that has fallen on the rolling surface 91 from the outlet portion 85c of the guide member 85 from jumping from the rolling surface 91 to the game area 31 immediately after dropping, FIG. 13 (A) and FIG. 13 (B). As shown in FIG. 6, a jump prevention wall 94 is formed at the front end of the stage unit 90 at the game ball dropping position.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 13 (B), the game ball guided to the guide member 85 through the warp passage 80 flows down the flow-down passage 85b while the flow-down force is weakened by the projection 85d, and then from the outlet portion 85c. It falls on the rolling surface 91 of the stage unit 90. Since the downward flow force of the game ball is weakened by the protrusion 85d and the game ball is dropped in the vertical direction from the outlet portion 85c, the flow speed of the game ball in the horizontal direction can be reduced before the rolling surface 91 rolls. . In the gaming machine 1, the light emitting effect device 100, the movable decoration unit 70, and the like are disposed in the vicinity of the stage unit 90 (see FIG. 5), and the rolling range of the rolling surface 91 of the stage unit 90 is narrow. Since the speed of the game ball flowing into the stage unit 90 is suppressed as much as possible by the member 85, the rolling time of the game ball rolling on the rolling surface 91 can be lengthened. Thereby, it can prevent that the rolling effect of a game ball becomes monotonous, and it becomes possible to raise the interest of a game.

  Since the guide member 85 is a separate member from the stage portion 90, various kinds of guide members 85 in which the inclination of the bottom surface of the flow-down passage 85b is changed to prepare various kinds of game balls for each gaming machine 1. The flow speed can be adjusted.

  The game ball guided to the stage unit 90 rolls on the rolling surface 91 and is then discharged from the first guide unit 92 to the game area 31 or from the second guide unit 93 to the game area 31. Is done. The first guide portion 92 is disposed immediately above the first start winning port 37a, whereas the second guide portion 93 is shifted to the left and right sides of the first start winning port 37a (FIG. 2). The probability that the game ball discharged from the first guide 92 is guided to the first start winning opening 37a is higher than the game ball discharged from the second guide 93.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 15, a partition wall 95 is provided on the back surface of the stage portion 90 to prevent a game ball rolling on the rolling surface 91 from flowing backward. The upper part of the partition wall 95 is formed as a transparent transparent part 95a, and the lower part is formed as a scattering part 95b that scatters irradiated light.

  A light emitting unit 110 of the light emitting effect device 100 is disposed behind the partition wall 95 (see FIG. 5). The light emitting unit 110 is located behind the scattering portion 95b of the partition wall 95 and is in an invisible state, and a lower limit position (initial position), and an upper limit that is visible behind the transparent portion 95a of the partition wall 95. It is configured to be movable between positions. When the light emitting unit 110 is at the lower limit position, the light emitting unit 110 irradiates light to the scattering unit 95b to perform an auxiliary light emission effect via the scattering unit 95b, and when the light emitting unit 110 is at the upper limit position. When the light emitting unit 110 is visually recognized by the player, a direct light emission effect is performed via the light emitting unit 110. This makes it possible to realize a variety of game effects.

  Next, the decoration unit 56 of the center case 34 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 15 to 17.

  FIG. 15 is a rear perspective view of the center case 34. FIG. 16A is a back view of the decoration unit 56 with the LED board 59 installed, and FIG. 16B is a back view of the decoration unit 56 with the LED board 59 removed. FIG. 17A is a front view of the center case 34, and FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view of the center case 34 on the BB plane of FIG. 17A. FIG. 17C is a diagram illustrating the connection between the contact prevention wall 96 and the partition wall 95.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the decoration unit 56 is disposed on the right side of the center case 34.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 16A, the decoration unit 56 includes a decoration plate 57 having a pattern formed on the surface thereof, a lens member 58 disposed adjacent to the left side of the decoration plate 57, and a decoration. An LED substrate 59 disposed on the back surface of the plate 57.

  The decorative plate 57 is made of a light-transmitting resin. A columnar lens member 58 extending in the vertical direction is fixed to the left end of the decorative plate 57. The lens member 58 is formed of a transparent resin so as to diffuse the irradiated light.

  An LED substrate 59 having a plurality of LEDs is attached to the back surface of the decorative plate 57. The LED substrate 59 is disposed so as not to overlap the lens member 58. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, a lens sheet 57a for diffusing light is provided between the decorative plate 57 and the LED substrate 59. Therefore, the light emitted from the LED of the LED substrate 59 is visually recognized by the player through the lens sheet 57 a and the decorative plate 57.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a cover member 34 f that covers the LED board 59 installed on the back side of the decorative plate 57 and the LED installed on the back side of the logo unit 34 e is attached to the back surface of the center case 34.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the right movable member 310 of the first movable decorative device 300 (movable effect device) that constitutes the movable decorative unit 70 is disposed behind the decorative unit 56 of the center case 34. The first movable portion 320 and the second movable portion 330 of the right movable member 310 are located at the initial position behind the decoration unit 56 and become invisible, and the maximum number of times near the center of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35. It is configured to be rotatable between the moving positions.

  When the first movable part 320 and the second movable part 330 are in the initial position, the first movable part 320 is located behind the lens member 58 of the decoration unit 56, and the first movable part 320 emits light. An auxiliary light emission effect is performed via the lens member 58. At this time, the second movable portion 330 is located behind the decoration plate 57 and the LED substrate 59 of the decoration unit 56.

  In the decoration plate 57 of the decoration unit 56, a light emission effect is performed using the LED substrate 59 provided in the decoration unit 56 itself, and in the lens member 58 of the decoration unit 56, the first movable portion 320 of the first movable decoration device 300 is used. The flash effect is performed. Thereby, it is possible to realize a variety of light emission effects.

  The first movable part 320 and the second movable part 330 of the first movable decorative device 300 rotate between an initial position and a maximum rotation position (see FIG. 40). During this rotation, the first movable part 320 and the second movable unit 330 pass above the right end of the stage unit 90. A space between the lower surfaces of the first movable unit 320 and the second movable unit 330 and the rolling surface 91 of the stage unit 90 is set so that one game ball can pass.

  As described above, the first movable portion 320 and the second movable portion 330 of the first movable decorative device 300 pass above the right end of the rolling surface 91 of the stage portion 90. As shown, a contact prevention wall 96 for preventing contact between the game ball rolling on the rolling surface 91 and the first movable portion 320 and the second movable portion 330 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 17B, the contact prevention wall 96 is a partition member that extends in the left-right direction above the rolling surface 91 of the stage unit 90.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, a connecting portion 96 a that is connected to the partition wall 95 installed in the stage portion 90 is formed at the rear end of the contact prevention wall 96. The connecting portion 96a of the contact prevention wall 96 and the partition wall 95 are screwed, and one end of the contact prevention wall 96 is screwed to the back surface of the stage portion 90. By connecting the contact prevention wall 96 and the partition wall 95 in this way, it is possible to reliably eliminate the gap into which the game ball flows.

  A plate-shaped decorative portion 96 b is formed at the front end of the contact prevention wall 96. The decorative portion 96b is configured such that the connecting portion 96a of the contact prevention wall 96 is not visible. Since the connecting portion 96a is concealed by the decorative portion 96b, even if the contact prevention wall 96 is disposed at a position visually recognized by the player, the decorativeness is not deteriorated.

<Control base unit>
The configuration of the control base unit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of the control base unit 60. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the control base unit 60. FIG. 20 is an exploded back view of the control base unit 60.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the control base unit 60 is configured to accommodate various effect devices such as the movable decoration unit 70, the light emitting effect device 100, and the screen dividing device 200 in the accommodating portion 61 a of the control base 61. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, various components of the screen dividing device 200 are arranged on a mounting base 62 that is a substantially rectangular frame, and various components of the movable decoration unit 70 and the light emitting effect device 100. Is disposed on an installation base 63 which is a substantially rectangular frame.

  The mounting base 62 and the installation base 63 include an opening 62 b and an opening 63 b at positions corresponding to the opening 61 b of the control base 61. The mounting base 62 in a state where the screen dividing device 200 is installed is fixed to the back surface of the installation base 63 in a state where the movable decoration unit 70 and the light emitting effect device 100 are installed. The mounting base 62 and the installation base 63 are screwed at nine locations (see FIG. 20) and fixed to each other.

  The mounting base 62 is formed with notches 62a through which the drive motors 340 and 530 included in the movable decoration unit 70 and the drive motor 120 included in the light emitting effect device 100 pass in the front-rear direction, and the screen dividing device 200 is included in the installation base 63. A notch 63a that allows the drive motors 212, 232, and 242 to pass in the front-rear direction is formed. With such a configuration, only a space is provided between the installation base 63 and the mounting base 62 so that various components of the screen splitting device 200 can be arranged. It can suppress that a useless space arises in between. Note that the notches 62a and 63a also function as a heat radiating part that releases heat from the drive motor or the like.

  The assembled mounting base 62 and installation base 63 are housed in the housing portion 61a of the control base 61, and the mounting base 62 and the control base 61 are fixed by screws (not shown).

  As described above, in the control base unit 60, the mounting base 62 in which the screen dividing device 200 is installed is disposed on the front surface of the control base 61, and the movable decorative unit 70 and the light emitting effect device 100 are installed on the front surface of the mounting base 62. An installation base 63 is provided. A variable display device 35 is installed on the back surface of the control base 61. As shown in FIG. 18, the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 is visible through the openings 61b, 62b, and 63b. .

<Screen split device>
With reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, the configuration of the screen dividing device 200 will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a front view of the screen splitting device 200 in the initial state. 22A is a front view of the screen dividing device 200 during the nine-dividing operation, and FIG. 22B is an insertion piece 211b, 221b, 231b of each bar member 211, 221 231 241 of the screen dividing device 200. , 241b. FIG. 23A is a left side view of the guide member 214 that guides the tip of the upper bar member 211, and FIG. 23B is a cross-sectional view of the guide member 214.

As shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22A, the screen splitting device 200 (movable accessory) moves the bar member according to the execution of the notice effect or the game state, and the variable display device 35 of the variable display device 35 via the bar member. This is an effect device that divides the display screen 35a into two or more divided screens. The screen dividing apparatus 200 includes an upper bar unit 210, a lower bar unit 220, a right bar unit 230, and a left bar unit 240. Here, the notice effect is a result of a game, such as a sound, an image, a light by a lamp, a wind by a blower, a vibration by a vibration device, and the progress of the game as a result of the game before or during the start of the game (variable display game). This suggests the current gaming state and the like.

The upper bar unit 210 includes an upper bar member 211 (moving member, upper moving member) disposed in front of the upper portion of the display screen 35a, a driving motor 212 that generates a driving force for driving the upper bar member 211, A power transmission mechanism 213 that transmits the driving force of the drive motor 212 to the upper bar member 211 and a guide member 214 that guides the tip of the upper bar member 211 are provided.

  The upper bar member 211 is a member extending in the left-right direction, and its surface is decorated. The upper bar member 211 is configured to be movable in front of the display screen 35a between an initial position that is an upper edge portion of the display screen 35a and a lower limit position below the upper edge portion.

  A fixed plate 211 a connected to the rack gear member 213 a of the power transmission mechanism 213 is attached to the base end (left end) of the upper bar member 211.

  The power transmission mechanism 213 is a gear group disposed on the left side of the mounting base 62. The power transmission mechanism 213 includes a rack gear member 213a (sliding member), a driven gear 213b that meshes with the rack gear member 213a, and a main gear 213c that meshes with the driven gear 213b.

  The rack gear member 213a is disposed on the front surface of the mounting base 62 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. A driven gear 213b meshes with a gear portion formed on the left side of the rack gear member 213a.

  The driven gear 213b is rotatably disposed on a pin fixed to the front surface of the mounting base 62. The main driving gear 213 c that meshes with the driven gear 213 b is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 212 installed on the mounting base 62.

  When the drive motor 212 is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the upper bar member 211 via the main driving gear 213c, the driven gear 213b, and the rack gear member 213a, and the upper bar member 211 moves in the vertical direction.

  The guide member 214 is a member that guides the tip (right end) of the upper bar member 211, and is disposed on the upper right portion of the mounting base 62 along the vertical direction. As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the guide member 214 has a guide groove 214a formed along the longitudinal direction.

  An insertion piece 211 b to be inserted into the guide groove 214 a of the guide member 214 is fixed to the tip of the upper bar member 211. When the upper bar member 211 moves, the insertion piece 211b is guided in the vertical direction along the guide groove 214a as shown in FIG. 22B, so that the tip of the upper bar member 211 flutters in the front-rear direction. However, smooth vertical movement can be realized.

  The insertion piece 211b of the upper bar member 211 is configured such that a portion inserted into the guide groove 214a extends upward from the tip of the upper bar member 211 toward the screen outer side. Thereby, the insertion area | region with respect to the guide groove 214a of the insertion piece 211b can be expanded, and the movement of the insertion piece 211b is stabilized. Moreover, since the insertion part of the insertion piece 211b is extended toward the screen outer side, the insertion piece 211b is not easily recognized by the player, and the appearance of the upper bar member 211 is not impaired.

  The guide groove 214a of the guide member 214 is formed in the vertical direction in the range from the upper edge of the display screen 35a to the center of the display screen 35a. Therefore, the upper bar member 211 moves up and down between the upper edge (initial position) of the display screen 35a and the center position of the display screen 35a.

The lower bar unit 220 includes a lower bar member 221 (moving member, lower moving member) disposed in front of the lower portion of the display screen 35a, a driving motor 222 that generates a driving force for driving the lower bar member 221; A power transmission mechanism 223 that transmits the driving force of the drive motor 222 to the lower bar member 221 and a guide member 224 that guides the tip of the lower bar member 221 are provided.

  The lower bar member 221 is a member extending in the left-right direction, and its surface is decorated. The lower bar member 221 is configured to be movable in front of the display screen 35a between an initial position which is a lower edge portion of the display screen 35a and an upper limit position above the lower edge portion.

  A fixed plate 221 a connected to the rack gear member 223 a of the power transmission mechanism 223 is attached to the base end (right end) of the lower bar member 221.

  The power transmission mechanism 223 is a gear group disposed on the right side of the mounting base 62. The power transmission mechanism 223 includes a rack gear member 223a (slide member), a driven gear 223b that meshes with the rack gear member 223a, and a main gear 223c that meshes with the driven gear 223b.

  The rack gear member 223a is disposed on the front surface of the mounting base 62 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. A driven gear 223b meshes with a gear portion formed on the right side of the rack gear member 223a.

  The driven gear 223 b is rotatably disposed on a pin fixed to the front surface of the mounting base 62. The main driving gear 223 c that meshes with the driven gear 223 b is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 222 installed on the mounting base 62.

  When the drive motor 222 is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the lower bar member 221 via the main driving gear 223c, the driven gear 223b, and the rack gear member 223a, and the lower bar member 221 moves in the vertical direction.

  The guide member 224 is a member that guides the tip (left end) of the lower bar member 221, and is disposed along the vertical direction at the lower left portion of the mounting base 62. The guide member 224 has the same configuration as the guide member 214 shown in FIG. 23A, and has a guide groove 224a (see FIG. 22B) formed along the longitudinal direction.

  An insertion piece 221b to be inserted into the guide groove 224a of the guide member 224 is fixed to the tip of the lower bar member 221. When the lower bar member 221 moves, since the insertion piece 221b is guided along the guide groove 224a as shown in FIG. 22B, the tip of the lower bar member 221 does not flutter in the front-rear direction and is smooth. Can be realized.

  The insertion piece 221b of the lower bar member 221 is configured such that a portion inserted into the guide groove 224a extends downward from the tip of the lower bar member 221 toward the outside of the screen. Thereby, the insertion area | region with respect to the guide groove 224a of the insertion piece 221b can be expanded, and the movement of the insertion piece 221b is stabilized. Moreover, since the insertion part of the insertion piece 221b is extended toward the screen outer side, the insertion piece 221b is not easily recognized by the player, and the appearance of the lower bar member 221 is not impaired.

  The guide groove 224a of the guide member 224 is formed in the vertical direction in the range from the lower edge of the display screen 35a to the center of the display screen 35a. Therefore, the lower bar member 221 moves up and down between the lower edge of the display screen 35a and the center position of the display screen 35a.

The right bar unit 230 includes a right bar member 231 (moving member, right moving member) disposed in front of the right portion of the display screen 35a, and a drive motor 232 that generates a driving force for driving the right bar member 231. , A power transmission mechanism 233 that transmits the driving force of the drive motor 232 to the right bar member 231, and a guide member 234 that guides the tip of the right bar member 231.

  The right bar member 231 is a member extending in the vertical direction, and the surface thereof is decorated. The right bar member 231 is configured to be movable in front of the display screen 35a between an initial position which is a right edge portion of the display screen 35a and a left limit position on the left side of the right edge portion. The right bar member 231 is disposed behind the upper bar member 211 and the lower bar member 221 so as to be able to intersect the upper bar member 211 and the lower bar member 221 in front of the display screen 35a.

  A fixed plate 231 a connected to the rack gear member 233 a of the power transmission mechanism 233 is attached to the base end (lower end) of the right bar member 231.

  The power transmission mechanism 233 is a gear group disposed on the lower side of the mounting base 62. The power transmission mechanism 233 is disposed between the rack gear member 233a (sliding member), the main driving gear 233c fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 232 installed on the mounting base 62, and the rack gear member 233a and the main driving gear 233c. And four driven gears 233b.

  The rack gear member 233a is disposed on the front surface of the mounting base 62 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction. One of the driven gears 233b meshes with the gear portion formed on the lower side of the rack gear member 233a.

  The four driven gears 233b are arranged in a line on the front surface of the mounting base 62. The driven gear 233b is rotatably attached to a pin fixed to the attachment base 62. These driven gears 233b are configured such that adjacent gears mesh with each other. The leftmost driven gear 233b meshes with the rack gear member 233a, and the rightmost driven gear 233b meshes with the main driving gear 233c.

  When the drive motor 232 is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the right bar member 231 via the main driving gear 233c, the four driven gears 233b, and the rack gear member 233a, and the right bar member 231 moves in the left-right direction.

  The guide member 234 is a member that guides the tip (upper end) of the right bar member 231, and is disposed in the right and left direction on the upper right portion of the mounting base 62. The guide member 234 has the same configuration as the guide member 214 shown in FIG. 23A, and has a guide groove 234a (see FIG. 22B) formed along the longitudinal direction.

  An insertion piece 231b to be inserted into the guide groove 234a of the guide member 234 is fixed to the tip of the right bar member 231. When the right bar member 231 moves, since the insertion piece 231b is guided along the guide groove 234a as shown in FIG. 22B, the tip of the right bar member 231 does not flutter in the front-rear direction and is smooth. Can be realized.

  The insertion piece 231b of the right bar member 231 is configured such that a portion inserted into the guide groove 234a extends rightward from the tip of the right bar member 231 toward the outside of the screen. Thereby, the insertion area | region with respect to the guide groove 234a of the insertion piece 231b can be expanded, and the movement of the insertion piece 231b is stabilized. Moreover, since the insertion part of the insertion piece 231b was extended toward the screen outer side, the insertion piece 231b is hard to be visually recognized by a player, and the beauty | look of the right bar member 231 is not impaired.

  The guide groove 234a of the guide member 234 is formed in the left-right direction in the range from the right edge of the display screen 35a to the center of the display screen 35a. Therefore, the right bar member 231 moves left and right between the right edge of the display screen 35a and the center position of the display screen 35a.

The left bar unit 240 includes a left bar member 241 (moving member, left moving member) disposed in front of the left portion of the display screen 35a, and a drive motor 242 that generates a driving force for driving the left bar member 241. The power transmission mechanism 243 that transmits the driving force of the drive motor 242 to the left bar member 241 and the guide member 244 that guides the tip of the left bar member 241 are provided.

  The left bar member 241 is a member extending in the vertical direction, and its surface is decorated. The left bar member 241 is configured to be movable in front of the display screen 35a between an initial position which is a left edge portion of the display screen 35a and a right limit position on the right side of the left edge portion. The left bar member 241 is disposed behind the upper bar member 211 and the lower bar member 221 so as to be able to intersect the upper bar member 211 and the lower bar member 221 in front of the display screen 35a. In addition, you may arrange | position each bar member 211-241 in order in the front-back direction so that each bar member 211-241 can cross | intersect in front of the display screen 35a.

  A fixed plate 241 a connected to the rack gear member 243 a of the power transmission mechanism 243 is attached to the base end (upper end) of the left bar member 241.

  The power transmission mechanism 243 is a gear group disposed on the upper side of the mounting base 62. The power transmission mechanism 243 is disposed between the rack gear member 243a (slide member), the main drive gear 243c fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 242 installed on the mounting base 62, and the rack gear member 243a and the main drive gear 243c. And four driven gears 243b.

  The rack gear member 243a is disposed on the front surface of the mounting base 62 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction. One of the driven gears 243b meshes with the gear portion formed on the upper side of the rack gear member 243a.

  The four driven gears 243b are arranged in a line on the front surface of the mounting base 62. The driven gear 243b is rotatably attached to a pin fixed to the attachment base 62. These driven gears 243b are configured such that adjacent gears mesh with each other. The rightmost driven gear 243b meshes with the rack gear member 243a, and the leftmost driven gear 243b meshes with the main driving gear 243c.

  When the drive motor 242 is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the left bar member 241 via the main driving gear 243c, the four driven gears 243b, and the rack gear member 243a, and the left bar member 241 moves in the left-right direction.

  The guide member 244 is a member that guides the tip (lower end) of the left bar member 241, and is disposed along the left-right direction at the lower left portion of the mounting base 62. The guide member 244 has the same configuration as the guide member 214 shown in FIG. 23A, and has a guide groove 244a (see FIG. 22B) formed along the longitudinal direction.

  An insertion piece 241 b to be inserted into the guide groove 244 a of the guide member 244 is fixed to the distal end of the left bar member 241. When the left bar member 241 moves, the insertion piece 241b is guided along the guide groove 244a as shown in FIG. 22B, so that the tip of the left bar member 241 does not flutter in the front-rear direction and is smooth. Can be realized.

  The insertion piece 241b of the left bar member 241 is configured such that a portion inserted into the guide groove 244a extends leftward from the tip of the left bar member 241 toward the screen outer side. Thereby, the insertion area with respect to the guide groove 244a of the insertion piece 241b can be expanded, and the movement of the insertion piece 241b is stabilized. Moreover, since the insertion part of the insertion piece 241b is extended toward the screen outer side, the insertion piece 241b is not easily recognized by the player, and the appearance of the left bar member 241 is not impaired.

  The guide groove 244a of the guide member 244 is formed in the left-right direction in a range from the left edge of the display screen 35a to the center of the display screen 35a. Therefore, the left bar member 241 moves left and right between the left edge of the display screen 35a and the center position of the display screen 35a.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22A, a substantially U-shaped photoelectric sensor 215 is disposed on the upper left portion of the mounting base 62 in order to detect that the upper bar member 211 is in the initial position. . At the upper end of the rack gear member 213a, a light shielding plate 216 that is positioned in the recess of the photoelectric sensor 215 when the upper bar member 211 is in the initial position and shields the emitted light of the photoelectric sensor 215 is formed. By detecting that the photoelectric sensor 215 is in the light shielding state, it is possible to detect that the upper bar member 211 is in the initial position. In addition, a substantially U-shaped photoelectric sensor 245 is disposed on the mounting base 62 below the photoelectric sensor 215 in order to detect that the left bar member 241 is in the initial position. At the left end of the rack gear member 243a, there is formed a light shielding plate 246 that is positioned in the concave portion of the photoelectric sensor 245 when the left bar member 241 is in the initial position and shields the emitted light of the photoelectric sensor 245. By detecting that the photoelectric sensor 245 is in the light shielding state, it is possible to detect that the left bar member 241 is in the initial position.

  In the screen splitting device 200, the photoelectric sensor 215 and the photoelectric sensor 245 are arranged together in the upper left part of the mounting base 62, so that the sensor wiring can be easily organized.

  On the other hand, a substantially U-shaped photoelectric sensor 225 is disposed at the lower right portion of the mounting base 62 in order to detect that the lower bar member 221 is in the initial position. At the lower end of the rack gear member 223a, a light shielding plate 226 is formed which is positioned in the recess of the photoelectric sensor 225 when the lower bar member 221 is in the initial position and shields the emitted light of the photoelectric sensor 225. By detecting that the photoelectric sensor 225 is in the light shielding state, it is possible to detect that the lower bar member 221 is in the initial position. In addition, a substantially U-shaped photoelectric sensor 235 is disposed on the mounting base 62 above the photoelectric sensor 225 in order to detect that the right bar member 231 is in the initial position. At the right end of the rack gear member 233a, there is formed a light shielding plate 236 that is positioned in the recess of the photoelectric sensor 235 and shields the emitted light of the photoelectric sensor 235 when the right bar member 231 is in the initial position. By detecting that the photoelectric sensor 235 is in the light shielding state, it is possible to detect that the right bar member 231 is in the initial position.

  In the screen dividing apparatus 200, the photoelectric sensor 225 and the photoelectric sensor 235 are arranged together in the lower right part of the mounting base 62, so that the sensor wiring can be easily organized.

  Next, an example of a screen division effect by the screen division device 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24A is a front view of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 in the initial state, and FIG. 24B is a front view of the display screen 35a when divided into two. 25 (A) and 25 (B) are front views of the display screen 35a at the time of three divisions. FIG. 26A is a front view of the display screen 35a at the time of four divisions, and FIG. 26B is a front view of the display screen 35a at the time of nine divisions. FIGS. 24A to 26B are diagrams schematically showing only the bar members 211 to 241 and the variable display device 35 in order to facilitate understanding of the screen division effect.

  The rendering operation of the screen dividing device 200 is controlled by the rendering control device 700 (see FIG. 4). The effect control device 700 moves the bar members 211 to 241 by driving and controlling the drive motors 212 to 242. In addition, each drive motor 212-242 and each power transmission mechanism 213-243 comprise the drive mechanism for moving each bar member 211-241.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, when the screen dividing device 200 is in the initial state, the upper bar member 211 is in the initial position in front of the upper edge of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35, and the lower bar member 221 is in the initial position in front of the lower edge of the display screen 35a, the right bar member 231 is in the initial position in front of the right edge of the display screen 35a, and the left bar member 241 is in the initial position in front of the left edge of the display screen 35a. In position. Thus, when each bar member 211-241 exists in an initial position, the display screen 35a is not divided | segmented but is one screen.

  As shown in FIG. 24B, when the predetermined notice effect is executed or when the special figure variation display game is executed, the upper bar member 211 of the screen dividing device 200 is lowered from the initial position in the predetermined game state, and the screen is displayed. Stop at the lower limit of the approximate center. As the upper bar member 211 stops in this way, the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 is divided into two vertically. In each of the divided screens of the display screen 35a, effects, identification information, and the like that increase the expectation that is a big hit are displayed as corresponding notice effects.

When the upper bar member 211 moves from the initial position, a bar image A (moving member image) simulating the upper bar member 211 is displayed on the display screen 35a corresponding to the initial position. Since the upper bar member 211 is also a member that decorates the upper edge of the screen, if the upper bar member 211 moves, the decorative property at the upper edge of the screen is deteriorated. In this embodiment, since the bar image A is displayed corresponding to the initial position after the upper bar member 211 is moved, deterioration of the decorativeness of the display screen 35a when the upper bar member 211 is moved can be suppressed. .

  In FIG. 24B, the display screen 35a is divided into two parts by lowering the upper bar member 211 to the lower limit position. However, the display screen 35a may be divided into two parts by raising the lower bar member 221 to the upper limit position. . Alternatively, the right bar member 231 may be moved to the left limit position and the display screen 35a may be divided into left and right parts, or the left bar member 241 may be moved to the right limit position and the display screen 35a may be divided into right and left parts. Good. After the movement of the bar members 221, 231 and 241, the bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35a corresponding to the initial positions of the bar members 221, 231, and 241.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), when a predetermined notice effect is executed or when a special figure fluctuation display game is executed, in a predetermined gaming state, the upper bar member 211 is lowered from the initial position and the initial position and the lower limit position are set. The lower bar member 221 moves up from the initial position and stops at a substantially intermediate position between the initial position and the upper limit position. As the upper bar member 211 and the lower bar member 221 stop in this manner, the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 is divided into three in the vertical direction. In each of the divided screens of the display screen 35a, effects, identification information, and the like that increase the expectation that is a big hit are displayed as corresponding notice effects. Further, the bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35 a corresponding to the initial positions of the upper bar member 211 and the lower bar member 221.

  Note that the display screen 35a may be divided into six parts by moving the right bar member 231 or the left bar member 241 to the center of the screen from the state of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (B), when a predetermined notice effect is executed or when a special figure variation display game is executed, in a predetermined gaming state, the right bar member 231 moves leftward from the initial position to the initial position. The left bar member 241 moves to the right from the initial position and stops at a substantially intermediate position between the initial position and the right limit position. As the right bar member 231 and the left bar member 241 stop in this way, the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 is divided into three in the left-right direction. In each of the divided screens of the display screen 35a, effects, identification information, and the like that increase the expectation that is a big hit are displayed as corresponding notice effects. In addition, the bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35 a corresponding to the initial positions of the right bar member 231 and the left bar member 241.

  Note that the display screen 35a may be divided into six parts by moving the upper bar member 211 or the lower bar member 221 to the center of the screen from the state of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), when a predetermined notice effect is executed or when a special figure variation display game is executed, in a predetermined gaming state, the lower bar member 221 rises from the initial position and stops at the upper limit position. The right bar member 231 moves leftward from the initial position and stops at the left limit position. As the lower bar member 221 and the right bar member 231 stop in this way, the display screen 35a of the variation display device 35 is divided into four. Each divided screen of the display screen 35a is divided into equal sizes, and each divided screen displays an effect, identification information, or the like that increases the expectation that is a big hit as a corresponding notice effect. Further, the bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35 a corresponding to the initial positions of the lower bar member 221 and the right bar member 231.

  26A, the lower bar member 221 is stopped at an intermediate position between the initial position and the upper limit position, and the right bar member 231 is intermediate between the initial position and the left limit position. The display screen 35a may be divided so that it stops at the position and the upper left divided screen becomes the largest divided screen.

  In FIG. 26A, the display screen 35a is divided into four parts using the lower bar member 221 and the right bar member 231, but the display screen 35a is divided into four parts using the upper bar member 211 and the left bar member 241. You may do it.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (B), when a predetermined notice effect is executed or when a special figure variation display game is executed, the upper bar member 211, the lower bar member 221, the right bar member 231 and the left are displayed in a predetermined game state. The bar member 241 moves from the initial position, and the display screen 35a is divided into nine. Each divided screen of the display screen 35a is divided into equal sizes, and each divided screen displays an effect, identification information, or the like that increases the expectation that is a big hit as a corresponding notice effect. Further, the bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35a corresponding to the initial position of each of the bar members 211 to 241. The bar image A is difficult to view when the bar members 211 to 241 are in the initial position, but may be always displayed, or may be displayed only when the corresponding bar member is moved, It may be displayed only when the notice effect is performed.

  As shown by the broken lines in FIG. 26 (B), the bar members 211 to 241 are stopped at positions near the center of the screen, and the display screen 35a is divided so that the divided screens at the four corners become the largest divided screen. May be.

  As described above, in the screen splitting device 200, the bar members 211 to 241 after the movement are displayed by moving at least one of the bar members 211 to 241 from the initial position according to the execution of the notice effect or the gaming state. The screen 35a can be divided into two or more divided screens. Rather than dividing the image displayed on the display screen 35a, the display screen 35a is divided using the bar members 211 to 241. Therefore, the visual performance can be enhanced. Moreover, the division pattern of the display screen 35a can be changed by moving each bar member 211-241 individually, and it can prevent becoming a monotonous division | segmentation effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game of the gaming machine 1.

  Also, when the expectation for the result of the variable display game is high, the division effect is executed by moving the bar members 211 to 241 of the screen dividing device 200, and when the expectation for the result of the variable display game is low. The bar image A may be moved while the bar members 211 to 241 are stopped at the initial positions to divide the display screen 35a into a predetermined number. The bar image A is set so as to move in the same manner as the bar members 211 to 241 shown in FIGS. 24 (B) to 26 (B). By executing the division effect by the bar members 211 to 241 or the division effect by the bar image A according to the degree of expectation, it is possible to increase the variation of the division effect and further improve the interest of the game. .

  By the way, in a general game machine in recent years, in a decorative special figure fluctuation display game executed on a display screen, a unit fluctuation display that stops after a plurality of identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time corresponding to one start-up memory is displayed. Since a so-called pseudo-continuous effect or the like that is executed a plurality of times is performed, it is difficult to determine whether one variation display game has ended or is continuing. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, during execution of the variable display game, a notification image for informing that the variable display game based on establishment of one start condition (one start memory) is continued is displayed on the display screen. doing. A relatively large number of players do not play with the awareness that the notification image is displayed, but some players who play with a strong interest in the progress of the performance, etc. By confirming the image, it is possible to accurately grasp the progress mode of the production.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment also displays a notification image on the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35. Unlike the conventional gaming machine, the gaming machine 1 is configured to display two notification images.

  With reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, the notification image B (the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2) displayed on the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 will be described. 27 to 29, the notification image corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game is described. However, even when a separate notification image corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game is provided, it differs from the conventional gaming machine. Two notification images are displayed. In that case, there are two notification images corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and two notification images corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and a total of four notification images are displayed.

  27A is a front view of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 in the initial state, and FIG. 27B is a front view of the display screen 35a when the lower bar member 221 is moved. 28A is a front view of the display screen 35a when the left bar member 241 is moved, and FIG. 28B is a front view of the display screen 35a after the lower bar member 221 and the left bar member 241 are stopped. FIGS. 29A and 29B are front views of the display screen 35a when the bar members 211 to 241 move simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the special figure variation display game is started, the identification information is varied and displayed (scrolled display) in the three display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side of the display screen 35a of the variation display device 35. Is done. In addition, the display screen 35a displays a first notification image B1 and a second notification image B2 that notify that the one-time variable display game is continued.

  The first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 are circular dot images, and are lit or blinked while one variation display game continues. The first notification image B1 is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 35a, and the second notification image B2 is displayed on the lower right portion of the display screen 35a.

  The first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 are displayed at different positions on the display screen 35a so as not to be simultaneously hidden by the moved bar members 211 to 241. That is, the display positions of the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 are such that the distance between the first notification image B1 and the upper bar member 211 at the initial position is that of the lower bar member 221 at the initial position with the second notification image B2. Unlike the distance, the distance between the first notification image B1 and the left bar member 241 at the initial position is set to be different from the distance between the second notification image B2 and the right bar member 231 at the initial position.

  With reference to FIGS. 27B to 28B, display of the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 when the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 is divided into four parts will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, when the quadrant effect on the display screen 35a is started, the lower bar member 221 starts to rise from the initial position. When the lower bar member 221 passes through the front of the second notification image B2, the second notification image B2 is concealed by the lower bar member 221, and only the first notification image B1 of the notification image B is visible. Become.

  Thereafter, when the lower bar member 221 further rises, the second notification image B2 becomes visible as shown in FIG. At this time, since the left bar member 241 moves from the initial position and passes in front of the first notification image B1, the first notification image B1 is concealed by the left bar member 241.

  When the left bar member 241 moves further to the right, both the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 are visible as shown in FIG.

  When only one notification image B is displayed when the display screen 35a is divided using the bar members 211 to 241, the notification image B is not concealed when the bar members 211 to 241 move. It may not be possible to determine whether or not the variable display game continues. In the present embodiment, the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 are displayed at different positions on the display screen 35a so as not to be simultaneously concealed by the bar members 211 to 241. At least one of the notification images B2 is always visible, and it is possible to easily determine whether or not one variation display game is ongoing.

  With reference to FIG. 29 (A) and FIG. 29 (B), the display of 1st alerting | reporting image B1 and 2nd alerting | reporting image B2 in the case of dividing the display screen 35a of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 35 into nine is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, when the nine-division effect on the display screen 35a is started, the bar members 211 to 241 start to move simultaneously from the initial position. Since the second notification image B2 is displayed at a position close to the lower bar member 221 and the right bar member 231, the second notification image B2 is concealed by the lower bar member 221 and the right bar member 231 before the first notification image B1. At this time, the first notification image B1 is in a visible state.

  Further, when each of the bar members 211 to 241 moves, the second notification image B2 becomes visible as shown in FIG. 29B, and the first notification image B1 is moved by the upper bar member 211 and the left bar member 241. Concealed. When each bar member 211 to 241 further moves to a position closer to the center of the screen, both the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 are visible.

  In the present embodiment, the display position of the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 is the lower bar in which the distance between the first notification image B1 and the upper bar member 211 at the initial position is at the initial position with the second notification image B2. The distance between the first notification image B1 and the left bar member 241 at the initial position is different from the distance between the member 221 and the distance between the second notification image B2 and the right bar member 231 at the initial position. Therefore, even when the bar members 211 to 241 are moved simultaneously, at least one of the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 is always visible, and one variation display game is continuing. It is possible to easily determine whether or not. In particular, in the present embodiment, each bar member 211 to 241 may be controlled along with the execution of the above-described pseudo-continuous effect, so that at least one of the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 is always visually recognized. It is in a possible state.

  In addition, as described above, in the case where a total of four notification images are displayed corresponding to each of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the notification corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is displayed. A state in which at least one of the images is always visible, or a state in which at least one of the notification images corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game is always visible, including a special figure fluctuation display game that is not executed You may make it become.

  The effect operation of the screen dividing device 200 and the display contents of the variation display device 35 are controlled by the effect control device 700, and the effect control device 700 divides each bar member so as to divide the display screen 35a of the variation display device 35. Screen division control means for controlling 211 to 241; bar image display means for displaying the bar image A on the display screen 35a; and notification image display means for displaying the first notification image B1 and the second notification image B2 on the display screen 35a. And.

<Light emission effect device>
The configuration of the light emission effect device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 30 to 32.

  FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the light emitting effect device 100 and the movable decoration unit 70 disposed on the installation base 63. FIG. 31A is an exploded perspective view of the light emitting effect device 100 when viewed from the front, and FIG. 31B is an exploded perspective view of the light emitting effect device 100 when viewed from the rear. FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the light emitting unit 110 of the light emitting effect device 100.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 30, the installation base 63 is a substantially rectangular frame, and includes a first installation base 64 that forms an upper side and a right side, a second installation base 65 that forms a left side, and a lower side. The third installation base 66 can be divided. The first movable decoration device 300 of the movable decoration unit 70 is installed on the first installation base 64, the second movable decoration device 500 of the movable decoration unit 70 is installed on the second installation base 65, and the light emitting effect device 100 is installed in the third. Installed on the base 66.

  As shown in FIG. 30, FIG. 31 (A), and FIG. 31 (B), the light emitting effect device 100 includes a light emitting unit 110 that can be moved up and down on the front surface of the third installation base 66, and a light emitting unit 110. A drive motor 120 that generates a driving force for driving and a power transmission mechanism 130 that transmits the driving force of the driving motor 120 to the light emitting unit 110 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the light emitting unit 110 includes a base unit 111 on which various members are disposed, an LED substrate 112 having a plurality of LEDs and installed on the front surface of the base unit 111, and an LED substrate 112. The lens sheet 113 attached to the base part 111 so that the front surface may be covered, and the lens cover 114 installed in the base part 111 so that the LED board 112 and the lens sheet 113 may be covered are provided.

  The lens cover 114 is decorated on the front surface, and a part thereof is formed of a light-transmitting member. The light emitted from the LEDs on the LED substrate 112 is diffused by the lens sheet 113 and visually recognized by the player or the like through the light transmitting portion of the lens cover 114.

  As shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the back surface of the base portion 111 of the light emitting portion 110 is connected to a connecting portion 111a to which a rack gear member 131, which is a part of the power transmission mechanism 130, is connected. A protrusion 111b is formed through the guide groove 66a formed in the installation base 66 in the front-rear direction.

  The power transmission mechanism 130 meshes with the rack gear member 131 movably disposed on the front surface of the third installation base 66, the driven gear 132 that meshes with the gear portion 131 a of the rack gear member 131, and the driven gear 132. A main drive gear 133 fixed to the output shaft 121 of the drive motor 120.

  The rack gear member 131 is a member having a gear portion 131a on the left side, and a connecting shaft 131b connected to the connecting portion 111a of the light emitting unit 110 is formed on the front surface of the rack gear member 131. The light emitting part 110 and the rack gear member 131 are fixed to each other by fastening the connecting part 111a and the connecting shaft 131b with screws.

  The driven gear 132 is rotatably attached to a pin fixed to the front surface of the third installation base 66. The driven gear 132 meshes with the gear portion 131 a and the main driving gear 133 of the rack gear member 131.

  The drive motor 120 is installed on the back surface of the third installation base 66 such that the output shaft 121 protrudes forward of the third installation base 66 (see FIG. 31B). The main driving gear 133 is fixed to the tip of the output shaft 121 of the drive motor 120.

  A cover member 134 that covers the front of the main driving gear 133 and the driven gear 132 is installed on the front surface of the third installation base 66 (see FIGS. 31A and 33B).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, the rendering operation of the light emission rendering device 100 will be described. The effect operation of the light emitting effect device 100 is controlled by the effect control device 700.

  FIG. 33A is a front view of the light emitting effect device 100 when the light emitting unit 110 is in the initial position, and FIG. 33B is a front view of the light effect device 100 when the light emitting unit 110 is in the upper limit position. is there. FIG. 34 is a rear perspective view of the light emitting unit 110 in the initial position.

  When the predetermined notice effect is not executed or when the game state is the normal game state or the like, as shown in FIGS. 33A and 34, the light emitting effect device 100 is in the initial state, and the light emitting unit 110 Stops at the initial position. At this time, the light emitting unit 110 is located behind the scattering portion 95b of the partition wall 95 disposed on the back surface of the stage portion 90, and is hidden by the scattering portion 95b and cannot be seen. In this state, the LED of the LED substrate 112 is controlled to emit light, and an indirect light emission effect using the light emitting unit 110 is executed. In the indirect lighting effect, the light emitted from the light emitting unit 110 is visually recognized by a player or the like through the scattering unit 95b.

  The upper edge of the scattering portion 95b of the partition wall 95 is formed to correspond to the upper outer shape of the light emitting portion 110 (see FIG. 34), and the light emitting portion 110 at the initial position and the scattering portion 95b of the partition wall 95 are To enhance the sense of unity.

  When the game state becomes a predetermined game state (for example, the probability variation state) when executing a predetermined notice effect or executing a special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. Production begins. The drive motor 120 is controlled so that the rack gear member 131 is raised, and the light emitting unit 110 is also moved upward as the rack gear member 131 is raised. At this time, the protrusion 111 b of the base 111 of the light emitting unit 110 moves from the lower end to the upper end of the guide groove 66 a along the guide groove 66 a of the third installation base 66.

  When the light emitting unit 110 is stopped at the upper limit position, the light emitting unit 110 is located behind the transparent portion 95a (see FIG. 15) of the partition wall 95, and almost the entire light emitting unit 110 is visible. . In this state, the LED of the LED substrate 112 is controlled to emit light, and a direct light emission effect using the light emitting unit 110 is executed. In the direct light emission effect, the light emitted from the light emitting unit 110 is visually recognized by a player or the like through the transparent portion 95a.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the wiring W of the LED substrate 112 of the light emitting unit 110 of the light emitting effect device 100 is drawn out from the wiring outlet 111c of the base unit 111 and formed in the third installation base 66. It is led to the back side of the third installation base 66 through the through hole 66b. A wall portion 111d extends vertically in the base portion 111 between the wiring outlet 111c and the protrusion 111b. Since the wall 111d restricts the movement of the wiring W toward the protrusion 111b, entanglement between the protrusion 111b moving up and down in the guide groove 66a and the wiring W can be prevented.

<Movable decoration unit>
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 30, the movable decoration unit 70 includes a first movable decoration device 300 disposed on the first installation base 64 and a second movable decoration device 500 disposed on the second installation base 65. And is composed of.

  Below, the 2nd movable decoration apparatus 500 is demonstrated first, and the 1st movable decoration apparatus 300 is demonstrated after that.

<Second movable decorative device>
With reference to FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, the structure of the 2nd movable decoration apparatus 500 which is a part of movable decoration unit 70 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 35 is a front perspective view of the second movable decorative device 500. FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the second movable decorative device 500.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the second movable decorative device 500 is movable with the rotation of the movable decorative member 510 disposed rotatably on the second installation base 65 and the movable decorative member 510. A link member 520, a drive motor 530 that generates a drive force for driving the movable decorative member 510, and a power transmission mechanism 540 that transmits the drive force of the drive motor 530 to the movable decorative member 510 are provided.

  The movable decorative member 510 includes a base portion 511 on which various members are disposed, a decorative plate 512 disposed on the upper front surface of the base portion 511, and a plurality of LEDs, and is disposed on the lower front surface of the base portion 511. LED substrate 513, a lens sheet 514 installed on the base portion 511 so as to cover the front surface of the LED substrate 513, and a lens portion 515 installed on the base portion 511 so as to cover the front of the LED substrate 513 and the lens sheet 514. And is composed of.

  The decorative plate 512 is a decorative member simulating the shape of a rose bud, and is formed of an opaque resin.

  The lens portion 515 is a decorative member simulating the shape of a rose petal, and is formed of a translucent resin. The light emitted from the LEDs on the LED substrate 513 is diffused by the lens sheet 514 and is visually recognized by the player or the like through the lens portion 515.

  A rotation gear 541 of a power transmission mechanism 540, which will be described later, is fixed to the upper back surface of the base portion 511. When the turning gear 541 is turned, the movable decorative member 510 is placed on the left edge (initial position: see FIG. 18) of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 on the front surface of the second installation base 65 and the display screen 35a. It rotates between the center position (maximum rotation position: see FIG. 53).

  An engagement shaft 511a (see FIG. 36) is formed to protrude from the back surface near the lower end of the base portion 511. The engagement shaft 511a is slidably engaged with the engagement groove 521 of the link member 520.

  The link member 520 is a substantially S-shaped member, and the lower end of the link member 520 is rotatably supported by a pin 65 a fixed to the lower portion of the second installation base 65. An engagement groove 521 in which the engagement shaft 511a of the base portion 511 can slide is provided on the upper portion of the link member 520. The engagement groove 521 is formed as a long hole extending in the axial direction of the link member 520.

  On the back surface near the lower end of the link member 520, a shaft 522 that defines the rotation range of the link member 520 is formed to project. The shaft 522 of the link member 520 is inserted into a guide groove 65 b formed in the second installation base 65. The guide groove 65b is formed in an arc shape at the upper left of the pin 65a. When the movable decorative member 510 is in the initial position, the shaft 522 of the link member 520 is positioned at the lower end of the guide groove 65b, and when the movable decorative member 510 is in the maximum rotation position, the shaft 522 of the link member 520 is guided. Located at the upper end of the groove 65b.

  The power transmission mechanism 540 includes a rotating gear 541 that is fixed to the base portion 511 of the movable decorative member 510, a driven gear 542 that meshes with the rotating gear 541, and an output shaft of the drive motor 530 that meshes with the driven gear 542. And a main driving gear 543 fixed to the main body.

  The rotation gear 541 is a fan-shaped member, and a corner portion of the rotation gear 541 is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 65 c provided on the upper portion of the second installation base 65. A gear portion 541a is formed on the outer periphery of the rotation gear 541, and the driven gear 542 meshes with the gear portion 541a.

  The driven gear 542 is rotatably attached to a pin fixed to the second installation base 65.

  The drive motor 530 is attached to the back surface of the second installation base 65 so that the output shaft protrudes in front of the second installation base 65 (see FIG. 20), and the tip of the drive motor 530 meshes with the driven gear 542. The main driving gear 543 is fixed.

  When the predetermined notice effect is not executed or when the gaming state is a normal gaming state or the like, the second movable decorative device 500 is in the initial state, and the movable decorative member 510 and the link member 520 stop at the initial position. (See FIG. 18). The movable decorative member 510 and the link member 520 in the initial position are positioned behind the center case 34 and are invisible.

  When the predetermined notice effect is executed or when the special figure variation display game is executed, when the gaming state becomes the predetermined gaming state, the drive motor 530 is driven, and the movable decorative member 510 is maximized from the initial position around the rotation shaft 65c. It rotates counterclockwise to the rotation position (see FIG. 53). As the movable decorative member 510 rotates, the link member 520 that engages with the engagement shaft 511a (see FIG. 36) of the base portion 511 of the movable decorative member 510 also rotates. The link member 520 rotates clockwise from the initial position to the maximum rotation position (see FIG. 53) around the pin 65a. When the movable decorative member 510 and the link member 520 are rotated to the maximum rotational position, almost the entire movable decorative member 510 and the link member 520 are visible (see FIGS. 53 and 54).

<First movable decorative device>
With reference to FIG.30 and FIG.37, the 1st movable decoration apparatus 300 which comprises the movable decoration unit 70 is demonstrated. FIG. 37 is a front perspective view of the first movable decorative device 300.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 and 37, the first movable decoration device 300 of the movable decoration unit 70 is disposed on the first installation base 64. The first movable decoration device 300 includes a right movable member 310 that is pivotably disposed on the right front surface of the first installation base 64, and a top that is pivotably disposed on the upper front surface of the first installation base 64. The movable member 400, a drive motor 340 that generates a drive force for synchronously driving the right movable member 310 and the upper movable member 400, and the power that transmits the drive force of the drive motor 340 to the right movable member 310 and the upper movable member 400 A transmission mechanism 350.

  With reference to FIG.38 and FIG.39, the structure of the right movable member 310 of the 1st movable decoration apparatus 300 is demonstrated. FIG. 38 is a perspective view of the right movable member 310 installed on the first installation base 64. FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view of the right movable member 310.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the right movable member 310 includes a first movable portion 320 and a second movable portion 330 disposed adjacent to the rear of the first movable portion 320.

  The second movable portion 330 includes a base portion 331 on which various members are disposed, an LED substrate 332 having a plurality of LEDs disposed on the front surface of the base portion 331, and a base so as to cover the front of the LED substrate 332. A lens sheet 333 disposed in the portion 331 and a lens portion 334 attached to the base portion 331 so as to cover the front of the LED substrate 332 and the lens sheet 333 are configured.

  The lens part 334 is a decorative member simulating the shape of a rose petal, and is formed of a resin having translucency. The light emitted from the LEDs on the LED substrate 332 is diffused by the lens sheet 333 and is visually recognized by a player or the like through the lens unit 334.

  The upper end of the base portion 331 is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 64 a fixed to the upper right portion of the first installation base 64.

  A shaft 331 a that protrudes rearward is formed on the back surface of the base portion 331. The shaft 331a is inserted into an arcuate guide groove 64b formed in the first installation base 64 below the rotation shaft 64a. Further, on the left side of the base portion 331, an arcuate guide groove 331b into which a drive shaft 321b of the first movable portion 320 described later is inserted is formed.

  The first movable part 320 covers a front part of the base part 321 on which various members are arranged, an LED board 322 having a plurality of LEDs and arranged on the lower front surface of the base part 321, and the LED board 322. A lens sheet 323 disposed on the base portion 321, a lens portion 324 attached to the lower portion of the base portion 321 so as to cover the front of the LED substrate 322 and the lens sheet 323, and a decorative plate 325 attached to the upper portion of the base portion 321. And is composed of.

  The decorative plate 325 is a decorative member simulating the shape of a rose bud, and is formed of an opaque resin.

  The lens part 324 is a decorative member simulating the shape of a rose petal, and is formed of a resin having translucency. Light emitted from the LEDs on the LED substrate 322 is diffused by the lens sheet 323 and is visually recognized by a player or the like via the lens unit 324.

  The upper end of the base portion 321 is rotatably supported on the rotation shaft 64 a of the first installation base 64. The first movable part 320 is installed on the rotation shaft 64 a so as to be positioned in front of the second movable part 330.

  An engagement shaft 321 a is formed to protrude rearward from the upper right back surface of the base portion 321, and a drive shaft 321 b is formed to protrude rearward from the central rear surface of the base portion 321. The engagement shaft 321 a of the base portion 321 is inserted into an engagement hole 362 (see FIG. 38) of a rotation gear 360 of the power transmission mechanism 350 described later, and the drive shaft 321 b of the base portion 321 is the base portion of the second movable portion 330. It is inserted into the guide groove 331b of 331.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the rotation gear 360 of the power transmission mechanism 350 is a fan-shaped member and is rotatably supported by the rotation shaft 64a. An engagement hole 362 is formed on the front surface of the fan part 361 of the rotation gear 360, and a gear part 363 is formed on the outer periphery of the fan part 361. In addition, a gear portion 365 is formed on the outer periphery of the base end portion 364 of the rotation gear 360 that is pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 64a (see FIG. 45B).

  A main drive gear 351 (see FIG. 45B) fixed to the output shaft 341 of the drive motor 340 meshes with the gear portion 363 of the rotation gear 360. The drive motor 340 is fixed to the back surface of the first installation base 64 so that the output shaft 341 protrudes forward of the first installation base 64.

  When the drive motor 340 is driven and the rotation gear 360 is rotated, the first movable portion 320 and the second movable portion 330 of the right movable member 310 are displayed on the front surface of the first installation base 64 by the variable display device 35. It rotates between the right edge (initial position: see FIG. 18) of the screen 35a and the center position (maximum turning position: see FIG. 53) of the display screen 35a.

  When the predetermined notice effect is not executed or when the gaming state is a normal gaming state or the like, the first movable decoration device 300 is in the initial state, and the first movable portion 320 and the second movable portion of the right movable member 310 are in the initial state. The part 330 is stopped at the initial position. At this time, as shown in FIG. 38, the shaft 331a of the second movable portion 330 is positioned at the right end of the guide groove 64b of the first installation base 64, and the drive shaft 321b of the first movable portion 320 is the second movable portion. It is located at the right end of 330 guide groove 331b.

  The first movable part 320 and the second movable part 330 in the initial position are located behind the center case 34 and are invisible.

  When the predetermined notice effect is executed or when the special figure variation display game is executed, when the gaming state becomes the predetermined gaming state, the drive motor 340 is driven, and the rotation gear 360 rotates clockwise in FIG. The first movable portion 320 also rotates clockwise through the engagement shaft 321a that engages with the engagement hole 362 of the gear 360. When the first movable part 320 starts to rotate in this way, the drive shaft 321b of the first movable part 320 moves in the guide groove 331b of the second movable part 330 toward the left end of the guide groove 331b. While the drive shaft 321b of the first movable part 320 moves along the guide groove 331b, the driving force of the drive motor 340 is not transmitted to the second movable part 330, and the second movable part 330 is in the initial position. It has stopped.

  When the first movable part 320 rotates to some extent and the drive shaft 321b of the first movable part 320 abuts on the left end of the guide groove 331b of the second movable part 330, the first movable part 320 passes through the drive shaft 321b of the first movable part 320. The driving force is transmitted to the second movable portion 330, and the second movable portion 330 also rotates clockwise as the first movable portion 320 rotates. After the drive shaft 321b of the first movable part 320 comes into contact with the left end of the guide groove 331b of the second movable part 330, the first movable part 320 and the second movable part 330 are rotated together to form the second movable part. The shaft 331a of the portion 330 stops at the maximum rotation position where the shaft 331a contacts the left end of the guide groove 64b.

  As described above, the right movable member 310 of the first movable decoration device 300 is configured such that the first movable portion 320 starts to rotate from the initial position first, and then the second movable portion 330 rotates. Then, the first movable unit 320 and the second movable unit 330 are rotated to the maximum rotation position, so that almost the entire first movable unit 320 and the second movable unit 330 are visible (FIG. 53 and FIG. 53). (See FIG. 54).

  As described above, the first movable portion 320 and the second movable portion 330 of the right movable member 310 of the first movable decorative device 300 rotate between the initial position and the maximum rotation position. The first movable portion 320 and the second movable portion 330 pass above the right end of the rolling surface 91 of the stage portion 90 as shown in FIG. The stage 90 is provided with a contact prevention wall 96 for preventing contact between the game ball rolling on the rolling surface 91 and the first movable part 320 and the second movable part 330.

  Next, the configuration of the upper movable member 400 of the first movable decorative device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 41 to 47.

  FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view of the upper movable member 400 constituting the first movable decorative device 300. FIG. 42 (A) and 42 (B) are exploded perspective views of the front movable portion 410 when viewed from the front and rear. 43A and 43B are exploded perspective views of the central movable portion 420 when viewed from the front and rear. 44 (A) and 44 (B) are exploded perspective views of the rear movable portion 430 when viewed from the front and rear. 45A is a perspective view showing the arrangement relationship of the movable parts 410 to 430, and FIG. 45B is an enlarged perspective view of a part of the power transmission mechanism 350. FIG. 46 is a rear perspective view showing the positional relationship between the movable parts 410 to 430. 47A is a rear view of the upper movable member 400 when the front movable portion 410 and the central movable portion 420 are assembled, and FIG. 47B is an upper view when the movable portions 410 to 430 are assembled. 4 is a rear perspective view of the movable member 400. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 and 41, the upper movable member 400 of the first movable decorative device 300 includes a front movable portion 410, a central movable portion 420 disposed adjacent to the rear of the front movable portion 410, and a center. A rear movable portion 430 disposed adjacent to the rear of the movable portion 420. These movable parts 410-430 are comprised so that rotation between the upper edge part (initial position) of the display screen 35a of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 35 and the center (maximum rotation position) of the display screen 35a is comprised.

  As shown in FIG. 41, FIG. 42 (A), and FIG. 42 (B), the front side movable portion 410 includes a base portion 411 on which various members are disposed and a plurality of LEDs on the front surface of the base portion 411. LED substrate 412 to be disposed, lens 413 disposed on base portion 411 so as to cover the front of LED substrate 412, lens sheet 414 disposed in front of lens 413, and front of lens sheet 414 And a lens cover 415 attached to the base portion 411 so as to cover it.

  The lens cover 415 is a decorative member simulating the shape of a rose petal, and is formed of a light-transmitting resin. The light emitted from the LEDs on the LED substrate 412 is diffused by the lens 413 and the lens sheet 414 and is visually recognized by a player or the like through the lens cover 415.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (B), on the back surface of the base portion 411, a rotating shaft 411a supported by a bearing portion 421a (see FIG. 41) of a central movable portion 420 described later, and an arm member 440 described later (see FIG. 45). 45 (A)) is provided at one end of the fixed shaft 411b. The front movable portion 410 is rotatably disposed on the front surface of the central movable portion 420 via a rotation shaft 411a.

  As shown in FIG. 41, FIG. 43A, and FIG. 43B, the central movable portion 420 has a base portion 421 on which various members are disposed and a plurality of LEDs on the front surface of the base portion 421. An LED substrate 422 disposed; a lens sheet 423 disposed on the base portion 421 so as to cover the front of the LED substrate 422; and a lens cover 424 attached to the base portion 421 so as to cover the front of the lens sheet 423. , Is composed of.

  The left side of the lens cover 424 is a decorative part simulating the shape of a rose petal, and is formed of a translucent resin. The right side of the lens cover 424 is a decorative part simulating the shape of a rose bud, and is formed of an opaque resin. The light emitted from the LEDs on the LED substrate 422 is diffused by the lens sheet 423 and is visually recognized by a player or the like through the lens cover 424.

  The right end of the base portion 421 is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 64d (see FIG. 45A) of the first installation base 64. As a result, the central movable portion 420 can rotate with respect to the first installation base 64.

  An engagement shaft 421b that engages with a link member 370 (see FIG. 45A) of a power transmission mechanism 350, which will be described later, protrudes from the back surface near the right end of the base portion 421.

  In addition, a bearing portion 421a that rotatably supports the rotating shaft 411a of the front movable portion 410 is formed at the center lower portion of the base portion 421, and a fixed shaft 411b of the front movable portion 410 is formed at the left end of the base portion 421. A movable arcuate notch 421c is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 41, 44 (A), and 44 (B), the rear movable portion 430 includes a base portion 431 on which various members are disposed, and a front surface of the base portion 431 having a plurality of LEDs. The LED substrate 432 disposed on the base portion 431, the lens sheet 433 disposed on the base portion 431 so as to cover the front of the LED substrate 432, and the lens cover 434 attached to the base portion 431 so as to cover the front of the lens sheet 433. And is composed of.

  The lens cover 434 is a decorative member simulating the shape of a rose petal, and is formed of a light-transmitting resin. Light emitted from the LEDs on the LED substrate 432 is diffused by the lens sheet 433 and is visually recognized by a player or the like through the lens cover 434.

  The right end of the base portion 431 is rotatably supported by the rotation shaft 64d of the first installation base 64. Accordingly, the rear movable portion 430 can be rotated with respect to the first installation base 64.

  A first shaft 431a that is inserted into an arcuate guide groove 64e (see FIG. 45A) formed in the upper portion of the first installation base 64 is provided on the back surface of the upper center portion of the base portion 431. Further, a second shaft 431b inserted into a guide groove 425c of a guide member 425 (see FIG. 47B) attached to the back surface of the base portion 421 of the central movable portion 420 is provided on the back surface of the center lower portion of the base portion 431. Provided.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 45 to 47, the arrangement of the movable parts 410 to 430 and the connection between the movable members 410 to 430 and the power transmission mechanism 350 will be described. In FIGS. 45 to 47, the base portions 411 to 431 of the movable members 410 to 430 are mainly described in order to easily understand the arrangement of the movable portions 410 to 430.

  As shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 46, the base movable part 420 and the rear movable part 430 are the first by attaching the base part 421 and the base part 431 to the rotation shaft 64d of the first installation base 64. It is arranged so as to be rotatable with respect to the installation base 64.

  As shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, a link member 370 constituting a part of the power transmission mechanism 350 is also rotatably attached to the rotation shaft 64d of the first installation base 64. Yes.

  A gear portion 371 that meshes with the gear portion 365 of the base end portion 364 of the rotation gear 360 is formed at the end portion of the link member 370 that is pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 64d. An engagement hole 372 that engages with the engagement shaft 421 b of the base portion 421 of the central movable portion 420 is formed at the distal end (free end) of the link member 370. Therefore, when the drive motor 340 is driven and the rotation gear 360 rotates, the link member 370 rotates about the rotation shaft 64d, and the central movable portion 420 also rotates as the link member 370 rotates. It rotates around 64d.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, a coil spring 373 is interposed on the rotating shaft 64d, and one end of the coil spring 373 is fixed to the link member 370. The coil spring 373 biases the link member 370 in the counterclockwise direction in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 45A and 47B, a guide member 425 is attached to the back surface of the base portion 421 of the central movable portion 420. The guide member 425 is fixed to the base portion 421 via a fixed shaft 421d (see FIG. 43B) that is formed to protrude from the lower back surface of the base portion 421.

  As shown in FIG. 47B, the guide member 425 includes a bottom wall portion 425a extending rearward from the back surface of the base portion 421, and a standing portion standing upward from the rear end of the bottom wall portion 425a. 425b. The standing portion 425b is provided with a guide groove 425c that penetrates in the front-rear direction. The guide groove 425c is formed in an arc shape over the vertical direction.

  A space between the front surface of the standing portion 425 b of the guide member 425 and the back surface of the base portion 421 of the central movable portion 420 is set to be larger than the width in the front-rear direction of the rear movable portion 430. The rear movable portion 430 is disposed in a space between the standing portion 425 b of the guide member 425 and the base portion 421 of the central movable portion 420. At this time, the second shaft 431 b of the base portion 431 of the rear movable portion 430 is inserted into the guide groove 425 c of the guide member 425.

  When the rear movable portion 430 is disposed on the front surface of the first installation base 64, as shown in FIG. 46, the first shaft 431a of the base portion 431 of the rear movable portion 430 is the first installation base. 64 is inserted into a guide groove 64e formed in the upper part of 64.

  As shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 46, the front movable unit 410 is mounted on the front surface of the central movable unit 420 by the rotation shaft 411 a of the base unit 411 being supported by the bearing unit 421 a of the central movable unit 420. It is arranged so as to be rotatable.

  A rotating shaft 411 a and a fixed shaft 411 b formed on the back surface of the base portion 411 of the front movable portion 410 are connected to an arm member 440 disposed on the back surface side of the central movable portion 420. The arm member 440 is a member formed in a substantially U shape.

  The distal end of the fixed shaft 411b of the front movable portion 410 that protrudes rearward from the central movable portion 420 via the notch 421c of the central movable portion 420 is fixed to the one end portion 441 of the arm member 440. At the corner 443 near the other end 442 of the arm member 440, the tip of the rotation shaft 411a of the front movable unit 410 protruding rearward of the central movable unit 420 via the bearing 421a of the central movable unit 420 is freely rotatable. Fixed to.

  The other end 442 of the arm member 440 is coupled to a link member 450 (see FIG. 45A) that is rotatably disposed on the front surface of the first installation base 64.

  One end of the link member 450 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 64c provided on the first installation base 64 below the rotation shaft 64d. The other end of the link member 450 is pivotally supported on a shaft 442a (see FIG. 46) formed on the other end 442 of the arm member 440.

  Next, an operation effect of the upper movable member 400 of the first movable decorative device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 48 to 52.

  FIG. 48 is a perspective view of the upper movable member 400 on the way to the maximum rotation position. FIG. 49 is a rear view of the upper movable member 400 on the way to the maximum rotation position. FIG. 50 is a perspective view of the upper movable member 400 stopped at the maximum rotation position. FIG. 51 is a rear view of the upper movable member 400 stopped at the maximum rotation position. 52A to 52C are views showing the movement of the front movable unit 410 when moving from the initial position to the maximum rotation position. 48 to 52, the description of the constituent members is omitted as appropriate in order to facilitate understanding of the operation of each member.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the predetermined notice effect is not executed or when the game state is the normal game state or the like, the first movable decoration device 300 is in the initial state, and the front movable member 400 is movable. The part 410, the central movable part 420, and the rear movable part 430 are stopped at the upper edge (initial position) of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 in a state where they overlap in the front-rear direction.

  At this time, the first shaft 431a of the rear movable portion 430 is positioned at the upper end of the guide groove 64e of the first installation base 64, and the second shaft 431b of the rear movable portion 430 is the guide member 425 of the central movable portion 420. Is located at the lower end of the guide groove 425c (see FIG. 47B). The rear movable portion 430 is configured to rotate downward by its own weight, but the second shaft 431b of the rear movable portion 430 is in contact with the lower end of the guide groove 425c of the guide member 425 in the initial position. For this reason, the rear movable portion 430 is restricted from rotating downward from the initial position. That is, the rear movable portion 430 is supported by the central movable portion 420 via the second shaft 431b.

  In addition, each movable part 410-430 in an initial position is located behind the center case 34, and is difficult to visually recognize.

  When the predetermined notice effect is executed or when the special figure variation display game is executed, the driving motor 340 is driven when the gaming state becomes the predetermined gaming state, and each of the movable parts 410 to 430 is set to the maximum as shown in FIGS. It turns downward toward the turning position.

  When the drive motor 340 is driven and the rotation gear 360 rotates clockwise in FIG. 48, the link member 370 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 64d, and the link member 370 rotates. The central movable portion 420 also rotates counterclockwise about the rotation shaft 64d.

  When the central movable portion 420 is thus rotated, the front movable portion 410 and the rear movable portion 430 supported by the central movable portion 420 are also rotated around the rotation shaft 64d.

  When the rear movable portion 430 rotates from the initial position, as shown in FIG. 49, the first shaft 431a of the rear movable portion 430 descends along the guide groove 64e of the first installation base 64, and the guide groove 64e. Move towards the bottom of the. At this time, since the rear movable portion 430 and the central movable portion 420 are rotated synchronously, the second shaft 431b of the rear movable portion 430 is positioned at the lower end of the guide groove 425c of the guide member 425 of the central movable portion 420. It remains in contact.

  When the central movable portion 420 further rotates, the rear movable portion 430 stops with the first shaft 431a in contact with the lower end of the guide groove 64e of the first installation base 64.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, even after the rear movable unit 430 is stopped, the front movable unit 410 and the central movable unit 420 rotate toward the maximum rotation position. When the central movable portion 420 rotates after the rear movable portion 430 stops, the guide member 425 of the central movable portion 420 moves so that the second shaft 431b of the rear movable portion 430 approaches the upper end of the guide groove 425c. . When the central movable portion 420 reaches the maximum rotation position and stops, the second shaft 431b of the rear movable portion 430 is positioned at the upper end of the guide groove 425c.

  As described above, each of the movable units 410 to 430 rotates about the rotation shaft 64d, but the front movable unit 410 further includes a central movable unit 420 as shown in FIGS. 52 (A) to 52 (C). It rotates around a rotation shaft 411a supported by the bearing portion 421a.

  As shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B, when the central movable unit 420 rotates from the initial position toward the maximum rotational position, the front movable unit 410 also rotates integrally with the central movable unit 420. It rotates around the shaft 64d. The rotation shaft 411 a and the fixed shaft 411 b of the front movable portion 410 are connected to the arm member 440, and the other end portion 442 of the arm member 440 is a link supported by the rotation shaft 64 c of the first installation base 64. The tip of the member 450 is connected. Note that the tip of the link member 450 and the other end 442 of the arm member 440 are connected via a shaft 442 a formed on the other end 442 of the arm member 440.

  Here, the distance between the rotation shaft 64d of the first installation base 64 and the rotation shaft 411a of the front movable portion 410 is the distance between the rotation shaft 64c of the first installation base 64 and the shaft 442a of the arm member 440. It is set to be longer than the distance. By setting in this way, the rotation amount of the rotation axis 411a of the front movable portion 410 with respect to the rotation shaft 64d when the central movable portion 420 is rotated is greater than the rotation amount of the shaft 442a of the arm member 440 with respect to the rotation shaft 64c. Becomes smaller. Therefore, when the central movable portion 420 rotates, the shaft 442a of the arm member 440 rotates clockwise about the rotational shaft 411a of the front movable portion 410 as shown in FIGS. 52 (B) and 52 (C). The one end 441 of the arm member 440 that turns and is connected to the fixed shaft 411b of the front movable portion 410 also turns clockwise about the rotation shaft 411a of the front movable portion 410. Thereby, the front side movable part 410 rotates with respect to the center movable part 420 centering | focusing on the rotating shaft 411a. Accordingly, the front movable unit 410 is positioned in front of the central movable unit 420 in the initial position (see FIG. 18), but the front movable unit 410 is shifted from the front of the central movable unit 420 in the maximum rotation position. It is located at the approximate center of the screen 35a (see FIGS. 50 and 53).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54, the movable decorative unit 70 at the time of maximum rotation will be described. FIG. 53 is a front view of the movable decorative unit 70 when the center case 34 or the like is not installed. FIG. 54 is a front view of the movable decorative unit 70 when the center case 34 or the like is installed.

  In the first movable decorative device 300 of the movable decorative unit 70, when the drive motor 340 (see FIG. 38) is driven so that the rotation gear 360 rotates clockwise, the front movable portion 410 of the upper movable member 400, The central movable part 420 and the rear movable part 430 are rotated to their maximum rotational positions, and the first movable part 320 and the second movable part 330 of the right movable member 310 are synchronized with each of the maximum rotational positions. Rotate.

  In the second movable decorative device 500 of the movable decorative unit 70, the drive motor 530 (see FIG. 35) is driven in response to the drive control of the drive motor 340, and the movable decorative member 510 rotates from the initial position to the maximum rotation position. Move.

  The front movable unit 410, the central movable unit 420, the rear movable unit 430, the first movable unit 320, the second movable unit 330, and the movable decorative member 510 that are stopped at the maximum rotation position are displayed on the display screen 35 a of the variable display device 35. The decorative body which imitated one rose was united in each. After such an operation effect, the drive motors 340 and 530 are again driven and controlled, and the front movable portion 410, the central movable portion 420, the rear movable portion 430, the first movable portion 320, the second movable portion 330, and the movable The decorative member 510 returns to the initial position (see FIG. 18).

  Hereinafter, various controls executed by the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

<Main processing (game control device)>
With reference to FIG.55 and FIG.56, the main process performed by the game control apparatus 600 is demonstrated. FIG. 55 is a flowchart of the first half of the main process executed by the game control apparatus 600. FIG. 56 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The main process is started when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, it is executed when a gaming machine is turned on to start business at a game hall or when a power failure is restored.

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (step A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (step A1002). Further, when an interrupt occurs, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like is set (step A1003). After the processing of step A1003, the game control device 600 sets an interrupt processing mode (step A1004).

  Next, the game control device 600 waits, for example, for 4 milliseconds until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 starts normally (step A1005). By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 is started first and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 640 before the start-up of the payout control device 640 is completed. , It can be avoided that the payout control device 640 misses the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM (step A1006). After the processing of step A1006, the game control device 600 sets all output ports to OFF (state in which there is no output) (step A1007), and sets the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 to a state in which it is not used. (Step A1008). 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 step A1008, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (step A1009). 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, if the power is turned off while the store is closed and the power is turned off while 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. The On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is set to OFF so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is done.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of Step A1009 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal ( Step A1010 to Step A1013). The power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. A power failure inspection area check data 1 is stored in the power failure inspection area 1, and a power failure inspection area check data 2 is stored in the power failure inspection area 2.

  In the processing of step A1010 and step A1011, the game control device 600 checks 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 step A1012 and step A1013, the game control device 600 checks 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 in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of step A1013 is “Y”), the game control device 600 calculates verification data called a checksum. A checksum calculation process is executed (step A1014).

  Then, 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 (step A1015), and whether these values match. Is determined (step A1016).

  On the other hand, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of step A1009 is “Y”), when the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of step A1011 or step A1013 is “N”), the power is turned off. If the checksum value at the time does not match the checksum value calculated in the process of step A1014 (the result of step A1016 is “N”), the game control device 600 performs steps A1039 to A1043 in FIG. The initialization process up to is executed. Details of this initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of step A1016 is “Y”), the gaming control device 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, Processing for restoring the previous state is executed (step A1017 to step A1023 in FIG. 56).

  The game control device 600 clears (initializes) an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of the power failure has been normally stored is stored. ) That is, the game control device 600 clears all the power outage inspection areas (step A1017), and clears the area where the checksum is stored (step A1018). Furthermore, the game control device 600 resets an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud (step A1019).

  After the processing of step A1019, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the gaming state in the RWM (step A1020).

  When it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of Step A1020 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after Step A1023. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of step A1020 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save (save) in the flag area (step A1021). Thereafter, the game control device 600 turns on (lights up) the high-probability notification LED provided in the collective display device (step A1022).

  And in step A1023, the game control apparatus 600 transmits the command at the time of the power failure recovery corresponding to a special figure game process number to the effect control apparatus 700. The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the time before the power failure occurs.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when the gaming machine 1 that has been normally powered off is started or when it is not possible to 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 (step A1039). Then, the game control device 600 clears all stack areas after the access-prohibited area (step A1040), and saves an initial value for power-on in the initialized area (step A1041).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 sets a time value corresponding to the period for outputting the external information related to RWM clear (step A1042), and transmits a power-on command to the effect control device 700 at the end of the initialization process ( Step A1043) and the processing after Step A1024 are executed.

  When the processing of step A1023 or step A1043 is completed, the game control device 600 includes 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 (clock generator). Start (step A1024).

  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 and the CTC circuit described above. 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 (step A1025). 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. Then, the game control device 600 uses the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on as the initial values (start values) of the corresponding various initial value random numbers. (Step A1026). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (step A1027).

  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 every time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a big hit symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of the normal variation display game (win random number).

  After the process of step A1027, the game control apparatus 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 (step A1028). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated by 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.

  Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  After the processing of step A1028, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read through the port and the data bus (step A1029). A value of 2 or more is normally set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1030).

  When the power failure monitoring signal is off and no power failure has occurred (the result of step A1030 is “N”), game control device 600 executes the initial value random number update process of step A1028 again, and from step A1028 to step A1030. Repeat the process up to (loop process).

  By permitting an interrupt (step A1027) before the initial value random number update process (step A1028), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be prioritized and executed. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process 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 Step A1030 is “Y”), the game control device 600 continuously detects that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON. Determines whether the number of checks set in the process of step A1029 has been reached (step A1031).

  If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been set to ON has not yet reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “N”), the game control device 600 again monitors the power failure. It is determined whether or not the signal is on (step A1030). If the power failure monitoring signal is on, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  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 (the result of step A1031 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has caused a power failure. It is assumed that a power failure has occurred and processing is performed (step A1032 to step A1038).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (step A1032) and sets all output ports to off (step A1033). Thereafter, the game control device 600 saves the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step A1034), and saves the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step A1035).

  After the process of step A1035, the game control apparatus 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step A1036), and saves the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM. (Save) (Step A1037).

  After the processing of step A1037, the game control device 600 prohibits access to the RWM so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (step A1038), and waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power shutdown, is the information stored in the RWM before power shutdown properly backed up? It is possible to determine whether or not the power is turned on again.

<Timer interrupt processing (game control device)>
With reference to FIG. 57, the timer interrupt process executed by the game control device 600 will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond period) timer interrupt signal generated by the 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 (step A1101).

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as a gaming microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register. By saving the value held in the front register to the back register, the process of step A1101 can be executed.

  After the processing of step A1101, the game control device 600 executes input processing that takes in input signals from various sensors and switches that are input via the input unit 620 and reads the state of each input port (step A1102). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, a count switch 605, and the like. In the input processing, the input information is confirmed by removing chattering or the like from the input signal.

  And the game control apparatus 600 performs the output process for transmitting the output data regarding the game control set by various processes to the production | presentation control apparatus 700 and the payout control apparatus 640 (step A1103). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid. The solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a special prize opening solenoid 28 and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine 1.

  After the process of step A1103, the game control apparatus 600 executes a command transmission process for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control apparatus 700, the payout control apparatus 640, and the like (step A1104). Specifically, a change pattern designation command for specifying a change pattern of identification information in a special figure change display game and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 700 to execute a power failure recovery process when recovered from a power failure are given to the effect control device 700. Or a prize ball command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted to the payout control device 640.

  After the processing of step A1104, 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 (step A1105), and the variation for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 for updating the pattern random number is executed (step A1106). 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, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are added one by one To do.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes a winning opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (step A1107). 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 openings 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605. In the winning opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not a normal signal is input from these switches. The error monitoring is targeted for whether the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are opened improperly.

  After the process of step A1107, the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (step A1108). Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step A1108, the game control device 600 executes a general game process for performing a process related to the general variable display game (step A1109). And the game control apparatus 600 performs the segment LED edit process which controls the display content of the segment LED which displays the display of a special figure variation game, and various information regarding a game (step A1110). 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 (for example, a batch display device) are edited.

  After the process of step A1110, the game control device 600 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24, and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (step A1111). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the upper speaker 10a, the lower speaker 10b, or the like, or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (step A1112), clears the interrupt request, and declares the end of the interrupt (step A1113).

  After the process of step A1113, the game control device 600 restores the register temporarily saved in the process of step A1101 (step A1114), and permits the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device (step A1115). Then, the timer interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

<Special game processing>
With reference to FIG. 58, the details of the special game process (step A1108 in FIG. 57) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special figure game processing executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  In the special figure game process, input signal monitoring by the first start opening switch 601 and the second start opening switch 602, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting of display of the special figure (identification symbol, identification information) are set. Do.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 600 first executes a start port switch monitoring process for monitoring the winnings of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (step A1201).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start winning port 37a and the second start winning port 37b, various random numbers such as a big hit random number are extracted, and a special figure variation display game based on the winning is extracted. A game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize at a stage before the start. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step A1201, the game control device 600 executes a count switch monitoring process (step A1202). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the variable winning device 38 is detected by the count switch 605 provided in the variable winning device 38, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  After the processing of step A1202, the game control device 600 determines that the special figure game processing timer has already expired, or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. It is checked whether or not (step A1203). Note that the special figure game processing timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the process of step A1203. The game control device 600 determines that the time has expired when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes zero.

  When the special figure game processing timer has not expired (the result of step A1204 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after step A1216.

  On the other hand, when the special figure game processing timer expires (the result of step A1204 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special figure game to be branched to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (step A1205). Thereafter, the game control device 600 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number based on the table (step A1206), and saves the return address after the branch process ends in the stack area (step A1207). ), The process branches according to the game process number (step A1208).

  If the game process number is “0” (the result of step A1208 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (step A1209). The special figure routine process monitors the start of fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the total fluctuation display time for variably displaying the special figure of the special figure fluctuation display game, In the figure variation display game, an effect is set, information necessary for executing the special figure changing process, and the like are set.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of step A1208 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes the special figure changing process (step A1210). 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.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1208 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1211). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of step A1208 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes a fanfare / interval process (step A1212). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  If the game process number is “4” (the result of step A1208 is “4”), the game control device 600 executes a process for opening the big prize opening (step A1213). 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.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of step A1208 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A1214). 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 grand prize opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the grand prize opening, and the opening / closing door 38a is closed when any of the conditions is met. To do. 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 step A1208 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (step A1215). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in step A1209 is set.

  After executing any one of the processes of step A1204 and step A1209 to step A1215, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the symbol (special figure 1) in the state display 40 (step A1216). Then, the symbol fluctuation control process for the special figure 1 is executed (step A1217).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the symbol (special figure 2) in the state indicator 40 (step A1218), and executes the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 (step A1219). ), The special figure game process is terminated.

<Starter switch monitoring process>
With reference to FIG. 59, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (A1201 in FIG. 58) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start-port switch monitoring process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information on hold (start memory) due to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 37a (step A1301).

  After the process of A1301, the game control device 600 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b (step). A1302). Details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 is in an open state in which the normal electric accessory (opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning prize opening 37b) is in operation, that is, the opening / closing member 37c is capable of winning a game ball. (Step A1303).

  When the opening / closing member 37c is in operation (the result of step A1303 is “Y”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after A1306.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 37c is not in operation (the result of step A1303 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings in the second start winning opening 37b is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. (Step A1304 and Step A1305).

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 37b cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 37c is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member 37c is open. Therefore, when a game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there are game balls won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. In the processing of step A1304 and step A1305, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of step A1305 is “Y”), the game control device 600 invalidates the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 37b and relates to the special figure variation display game. The start port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing the process.

  On the other hand, if the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of step A1305 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning award 37b (steps). A1306), the special figure start port switch common process is executed (step A1307), and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. The special figure start port switch common process in step A1307 is the same process as the special figure start port switch common process in step A1302.

<Special figure start port switch common processing>
With reference to FIG. 60, the details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (step A1302, step A1307) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The special figure starting port switch common processing is when a signal is input from the first starting port switch 601 or the second starting port switch 602 because a game ball has won the first starting winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b. This process is executed in common.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) among the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 ( Step A1401 and Step A1402).

  If no signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of step A1402 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special-purpose start port switch common process. On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of step A1402 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch in the RWM. Save in a predetermined area (step A1403).

  After the processing of step A1403, the game control device 600 loads the jackpot random number extracted into the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch, and prepares for use in the subsequent processing (step A1404).

  After the processing of step A1404, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information regarding the number of winnings to the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (starting) Mouth signal output count) is loaded (step A1405). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (steps A1406 and A1407).

  If the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of step A1407 is “N”), game control device 600 saves the updated start port signal output count value in the RWM start port signal output count area. (Step A1408).

  After the process of step A1408 is completed, or when the number of start port signal outputs overflows (the result of step A1407 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the update target corresponding to the monitored start port switch. It is checked whether the special figure hold number (starting memory number) is less than the upper limit value (steps A1409 and A1410).

  If the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (the result of step A1410 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (overflow command) (step A1423), and sets the command. Is executed (step A1424), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (the result of step A1410 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, the game control device 600 adds 1 to the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) and updates it (step A1411).

  After the process of step A1411, the game control device 600 prepares a decorative special figure reservation number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) of the start-up switch to be monitored (step A1412), and then displays the special figure hold number corresponding to the special figure hold number. A command (ACTION) is prepared (step A1413). And the game control apparatus 600 performs the command setting process for setting the prepared decoration special figure reservation number command (step A1414).

  After the processing of step A1414, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure holding number (step A1415). Then, the game control device 600 saves the jackpot random number acquired in the process of Step A1404 in the RWM jackpot random number save area (Step A1416). Thereafter, the game control device 600 extracts and prepares the jackpot symbol random number of the monitoring target starter switch (step A1417), and saves the prepared jackpot symbol random number in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A1418). ).

  After the processing of step A1418, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (step A1419). After the processing of step A1419, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 2, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 2 save area of the RWM (step A1420). Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 3, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 3 save area of the RWM (step A1421). The fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used to individually set the first half and the second half fluctuation patterns or to execute a specific effect.

  After the process of step A1421, the game control device 600 loads the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of step A1418, and executes the special figure hold information determination process ( Step A1422), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Special figure hold information determination process>
With reference to FIG. 61, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A1422 in FIG. 60) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure hold information determination process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether or not the pre-reading effect execution condition is satisfied (step A1501), and determines whether or not the pre-reading effect execution condition is satisfied (step A1502). The execution condition of the pre-reading effect is that when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, there is no general power support and it is not in the special gaming state. In addition, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the execution condition for the prefetch effect is always satisfied. In addition, after the power failure recovery, when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than a predetermined number (for example, less than 8), it may be determined that the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied.

  When the execution condition of the prefetch effect is satisfied in step A1502 (the result of step A1502 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the pending start-up memory is a big hit. Is executed (step A1503). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of Step A1502 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process. In other words, the game control device 600 wins the first start winning opening 37a and, when the power transmission support is in progress or the big hit, prefetching processing for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory Is configured not to run. Note that the prefetching process may not be executed even when the condition for transmitting the prefetching prohibition command, that is, when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than eight after the recovery from the power failure.

  After the process of step A1503, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A1504).

  If the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets a deviation information table as a table for selecting the contents of the effect (step A1507), and step The processing after A1508 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “Y”), the game control device 600 uses the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning start port as the identification symbol at the time of the big hit. Is set as a table for specifying (step A1505). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate as to whether or not the jackpot is hit and an address of the jackpot information table corresponding to the determination value are defined.

  After the processing of step A1505, the game control device 600 checks the big hit symbol random number from the set big hit symbol random number check table, and acquires and sets the corresponding big hit symbol information table (step A1506). In the jackpot information table, symbol information and a start opening winning symbol command are defined.

  Then, the game control device 600 acquires symbol information from the jackpot information table set in step A1506 or the loss information table set in step A1507, and stores the symbol information in the RWM work symbol information area. (Step A1508).

  After the process of step A1508, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A1509).

  Next, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening winning flag corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored (step A1510), and prepares a monitoring target table for setting a start opening winning effect command (step A1511).

  After the process of step A1511, the game control device 600 executes a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information set for the monitoring target start port (step A1512). Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game (step A1513), and sets the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game. A variation pattern setting process is executed (step A1514).

  The latter half variation pattern setting process (step A1513) and the variation pattern setting process (step A1514) are processes for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the identification information. This is executed based on the variation pattern selected by the above process.

  After the processing of step A1514, the game control device 600 calculates and prepares a variation (start opening prize effect) command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number (step A1515), and sets the value of the second half variation number as a variation command (ACTION). ) (Step A1516), and command setting processing is executed (step A1517).

  After the processing of step A1517, the game control device 600 loads and prepares the start opening winning effect symbol command from the winning effect symbol command area (step A1518), executes the command setting process (step A1519), and holds the special figure pending. The information determination process ends.

  That is, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening prize effect command in the processes of steps A1515 and A1516, and further prepares a start opening prize effect symbol command in the process of step A1518, and the determination result corresponding to the start memory ( The pre-reading result) can be notified to the effect control device 700 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the start-up memory display displayed on the variation display device 35 to give the player the result of the special diagram variation display game before the start timing of the special diagram variation display game. Is informed.

  With reference to FIGS. 62 and 63, distribution of various effects by the game control device 600 will be described. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing types of jackpot game effects in the special figure variation display game. FIG. 63 is a diagram illustrating the effect modes (effect modes) in each gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 62, the game control device 600 is one of 15R probability variation A, 15R probability variation B, and 15R normal based on the illustrated selection rate when the result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big hit. When the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the 15R probability variation B or the 15R normal big hit is selected based on the illustrated selection rate.

  When the special figure 1 variable display game results in 15R normal big hit, the three identification information in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game is a predetermined decorative pattern (1, 2, 4-6, 8, 9). Stop all together. In the 15R normal game using the special figure 1 variable display game, the maximum number of balls is set to 500. In addition, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to a normal gaming state, and the ordinary power support is set to a suppressed state (no ordinary power support).

  When the special figure 2 variable display game results in 15R normal big hit, the three identification information in the decorative special figure variable display game is a predetermined decorative pattern (1, 2, 4-6, 8, 9). Stop all together. In the 15R normal game using the special figure 2 variable display game, the maximum number of balls is set to 500. In addition, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to the short-time state, and the ordinary power support is set to the promotion state (with ordinary power support).

  In the big hit of 15R probability variation A, the three pieces of identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game are stopped together with predetermined decorative symbols (1, 2, 4 to 6, 8, 9). In the 15R probability variation A, the maximum number of balls is set to 500. In addition, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to a latent probability changing state, and the ordinary power support is set to a suppressed state (no ordinary power support). In the latent probability changing state, the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be a big hit is set higher than in the normal gaming state, but the high probability state is hidden from the player.

  In the big hit of 15R probability variation B, the three pieces of identification information in the special display variation display game are stopped together with the probability variation design (3 or 7). In the 15R probability variation B, the maximum number of balls is set to 2000. In addition, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to a probabilistic state, and the ordinary power support is set to an accelerated state (with ordinary power support). In the probabilistic state, those that continue until the next big hit (loop type), those that continue until a specific number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed (number-of-times type), and a predetermined probability falling lottery win There is something that continues until it is finished (falling lottery type). Whether or not a probability variation state is to be generated is not determined by the jackpot symbol random number, but a probability variation state may always be generated when a jackpot occurs, or a winning device having a specific area is provided to A probability variation state may be generated when a game ball passes through a specific area.

  It should be noted that the probability of selection of the probability variation state (15R probability variation B) is set higher in the big hit by the special figure 2 fluctuation display game than in the case of the big hit by the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.

  As described above, the game control device 600 also includes a function as game state setting means capable of setting various game states.

  As shown in FIG. 63, the game control device 600 executes a game effect in a predetermined effect mode (effect mode) according to the game state.

  The game control device 600 executes various effects in an effect mode (probability change effect mode) in which it is possible to recognize that the game state is the probability change state when the game state is the probability change state, and when the game state is the time reduction state, the time is shortened. Various effects are executed in an effect mode (time reduction effect mode) that can be recognized as a state.

  On the other hand, when the game state is the normal game state and the latent probability changing state, the game control device 600 executes the normal effect mode or the slot effect mode (specific effect mode). By making the types of effect modes selected in the normal game state and the latent probability changing state the same, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the normal effect mode, the reach effect mode in the decorative special figure variation display game is selected regardless of the operation of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) by the player. Thus, the normal performance mode is configured so that the player cannot participate in the process of selecting the reach performance mode.

  In the slot effect mode, the reach effect mode in the decoration special figure variation display game is selected based on the player's operation of the effect button 17. As described above, the slot effect mode is configured such that the player can participate in the process of selecting the reach effect mode. In the slot effect mode, the player can start the change of the three identification information (decorative symbols) and stop each identification information by operating the effect button 17, which is a so-called slot game machine game. This is an effect mode (specific effect mode) for executing a similar effect.

  The control in the game control device 600 has been described above. Next, control by the effect control device 700 will be described.

<1st CPU main processing (production control device)>
With reference to FIG. 64, the detail of the main process performed by the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is demonstrated. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the production control device 700 first prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the effect control device 700 clears the RAM 711 that is a work area to 0 (step B1002), and executes CPU initialization processing (step B1003). Then, the effect control device 700 sets initial values necessary for executing various processes in the RAM 711 (step B1004), and executes random number initialization processing (step B1005).

  After the process of step B1005, the effect control device 700 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (step B1006) and permits the interrupt (step B1007). When the interrupt is permitted in this manner, the command reception interrupt process for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 600 can be executed.

  After the process of step B1007, the effect control device 700 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (step B1008). The WDT is activated by the CPU initialization process in step B1003 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 step B1008, the effect control device 700 detects an operation signal of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) by the player, or executes a process according to the detected signal (step B1009). Thereafter, 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 (step B1010).

  After the process of step B1010, the effect control device 700 executes a test mode process (step B1011). The test mode process is a process for receiving a command for inspection at the time of inspection at the time of factory shipment and inspecting lighting of the LED and the like. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process of step B1010 (step B1010). B1012). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1012, the effect control device 700 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (step B1013). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  After the process of step B1013, the effect control device 700 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command to be transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 (step B1014).

  After the process of step B1014, the effect control device 700 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b (step B1015). Then, the effect control device 700 executes a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device such as an LED (board decoration device 760, frame decoration device 21) (step B1016). The motor / SOL control process for controlling the effect devices (board effect device 770, frame effect device 22) such as the expression lighting 9 is executed (step B1017).

  After the process of step B1017, the effect control device 700 executes a random number update process for updating the effect random number (step B1018), and returns to the process of step B1008. Thereafter, the effect control device 700 repeats the processing from step B1008 to step B1018.

<1st scene control processing>
The details of the 1st scene control process (step B1012 in FIG. 64) in the 1st main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the 1st scene control process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The production control device 700 first determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (step B1101).

  When the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (the result of step B1101 is “Y”), it is not necessary to actually perform the effect control, so the effect control device 700 ends the 1st scene control process.

  On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of Step B1101 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. (Step B1102).

  When the scene change command has not been received (the result of step B1102 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processing after step B1107. On the other hand, when the scene change command is received (the result of step B1102 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the current gaming state to be updated (step B1103), and receives a valid command. It is determined whether or not (step B1104). Specifically, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state.

  If a valid command has not been received (the result of step B1104 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processing after step B1107.

  On the other hand, when a valid command is received (the result of step B1104 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (step B1105), and an effect request flag. Is set (step B1106). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and processing according to whether or not the effect request flag is set in the changing process of step B1111 is executed.

  After the process of step B1106, the effect control device 700 executes a process according to the received command identifier (step B1107).

  If the received command is a power-on command, the effect control device 700 executes a power-on process (step B1108). 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 (step B1109). 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 (step B1110). In the customer waiting process, the screen displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the variable display game is controlled.

  When the received command is a variation pattern command, the effect control device 700 executes a variation processing (step B1111). 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. The 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 (step B1112). In the symbol stop process, control such as stopping the symbol variation display at the designated symbol is performed.

  If the received command is a fanfare command, the effect control device 700 executes fanfare processing (step B1113). In the fanfare process, control such as outputting a fanfare corresponding to the generated big hit is performed.

  When the received command is the n-th open / closed command, the effect control device 700 executes a process during the round (step B1114). In the process during the round, effects such as effects during each round in the special gaming state are controlled.

  If the received command is an interval command, the effect control device 700 executes interval processing (step B1115). In the interval process, control such as effects between rounds in the special gaming state is performed.

  If the received command is an ending command, the effect control device 700 executes an ending process (step B1116). In the ending process, an effect or the like when the special game state is finished is controlled.

  After executing any one of the processes from Step B1108 to Step B1116, the effect control device 700 executes a symbol command reception process for receiving a symbol command transmitted from the game control device 600 (Step B1117). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  After the process of step B1117, the effect control device 700 executes a hold number command reception process (step B1118). The 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 hold number.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a prefetch command reception process (step B1119). The prefetch command reception process is a process of setting a hold display effect or the like based on a prefetch command (preliminary determination command). Details of the prefetch command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1119, the effect control device 700 executes a probability information command reception process (step B1120) and ends the 1st scene control process. The probability information command reception process is a process of setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 66, the details of the prefetch command reception process (step B1119 in FIG. 65) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing prefetch command reception processing executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not the current effect mode is the slot effect mode (steps B1401 and B1402).

  When the current effect mode is the slot effect mode (the result of step B1402 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the prefetch command reception process without executing the prefetch notice effect.

  On the other hand, when the current effect mode is not the slot mode effect (the result of step B1402 is “N”), the effect control device 700 indicates the presence of the start memory waiting to receive the prior determination command (prefetch command). It confirms (step B1403), and it is determined whether the corresponding starting memory exists (step B1404).

  When there is no corresponding start memory (the result of step B1404 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the prefetch command receiving process.

  On the other hand, if the corresponding start-up memory exists (the result of step B1404 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not a prior determination command has been received (step B1405).

  When the prior determination command has not been received (the result of step B1405 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the prefetch command reception process. On the other hand, when the advance determination command is received (the result of step B1405 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 saves the content of the received advance determination command in the corresponding start storage area (step B1406).

  After the process of step B1406, the effect control device 700 acquires the symbol information of the start memory from the start opening winning effect symbol command that has already been received (step B1407), and the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory. It is determined whether or not the result is out of order (step B1408).

  If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place (the result of step B1408 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 uses the pre-reading notice for out-of-order as a table for allocating the pre-reading notice effect (prior effect). The minute table 1 is set (step B1409). On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (the result of step B1408 is “N”), the prefetch notice allocation table 2 for big hit is used as a table for distributing the prefetch notice effect (preliminary effect). Set (step B1410). Details of the prefetching notice allocation table 1 and the prefetching notice effect table 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1409 or step B1410, the effect control device 700 acquires the reach system information of the start memory from the start opening winning effect command that has already been received (step B1411), and the acquired reach system information and the pre-reading notice allocation table. Is selected from the pre-reading notice effect mode (step B1412). Details of the pre-reading notice effect mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1412, the effect control device 700 sets the selected prefetch notice effect mode to be displayed in the selected start storage area (step B1413), and ends the prefetch command reception process.

  The prefetch command reception process is configured not to set the prefetch notice effect when the slot effect mode is executed (step B1402), but the prefetch notice effect in a mode different from the normal time is displayed. You may make it perform.

  When the effect mode is switched from the normal effect mode to the slot effect mode, if the pre-reading notice effect executed in the normal effect mode remains after switching to the slot effect mode, the slot effect mode is set in step B1402. The prefetch notice effect may be terminated when it is determined that it is being executed.

<Pre-reading notice effect>
With reference to FIG. 67, the aspect of the prefetch notice effect will be described. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing an example of a prefetch notice effect.

  The pre-reading notice effect is performed by changing the display mode of the start memory displayed on the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35.

  As shown in FIG. 67, the display mode of the prefetching notice effect is the first prefetching notice and the second prefetching notice depending on the reliability (expectation) of the special figure change display game executed based on the corresponding start memory. Three types of third prefetch notices are defined. The reliability (expectation) is set to be higher in the order of the first prefetching notice, the second prefetching notice, and the third prefetching notice.

  In the first to third prefetch notices, the display colors of the start memory are set differently. The display color of the start memory of the first prefetch notice is blue, the display color of the start memory of the second prefetch notice is yellow, and the display color of the start memory of the third prefetch notice is red.

  In addition to the color of the start memory, the shape of the start memory may be changed, or the start memory may be changed in a blinking state. Also, the look-ahead notice effect is changed according to the game state, the first to third look-ahead notices in the normal game state, the first to third look-ahead notices in the probability change state, the first to third look-ahead notices in the short time state, etc. May be set.

  The display control of the start memory is executed by the effect control device 700, and the effect control device 700 controls the start memory display mode so as to suggest the expectation level (reliability) of the special figure variation display game. Also works.

  Next, referring to FIG. 68, the prefetching notice allocation table 1 and the prefetching notice allocation table 2 will be described. FIG. 68A is a diagram illustrating the prefetching notice allocation table 1, and FIG. 68B is a diagram illustrating the prefetching notice allocation table 2.

  In the prefetching notice allocation table 1 and the prefetching notice distribution table 2, a prefetch notice effect mode and a corresponding prefetch notice effect mode selection rate are set for each reach system information.

  The prefetching notice allocation table 1 and the prefetching notice distribution table 2 are set so that the higher the reach reliability, the easier it is to select a prefetch notice effect mode with high expectation. In addition, the big-ahead prefetching notice allocation table 2 is set so that the prefetching notice with higher reliability is more easily executed than the prefetching notice allocation table 1 for loss.

<In-flight processing>
With reference to FIG. 69, the details of the in-fluctuation process (step B1111 in FIG. 65) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the changing process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control apparatus 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not an effect request flag is set (step B1201).

  When the effect request flag is set (the result of step B1201 is “Y”), effect control device 700 executes the processes of steps B1202 to B1209.

  On the other hand, when the effect request flag is not set (the result of Step B1201 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processes after Step B1211.

  When the result of step B1201 is “Y”, the effect control device 700 clears the effect button related information (step B1202). The effect button related information is input operation information when the player operates the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1).

  After the process of step B1202, the effect control device 700 executes a process of setting a movable body request (step B1203). By this process, the operation mode of the effect device or the like is set according to the effect content.

  After the process of step B1203, the effect control device 700 executes an effect mode control process for setting an effect mode according to the gaming state. Details of the effect mode control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a change pattern information setting process for setting a stop symbol of the special figure change display game or setting a notice effect based on the change pattern command (step B1205).

  After the process of step B1205, the effect control device 700 executes a random number seed initialization process for initializing a random number seed used for determining the contents of the effect (step B1206), and a scene corresponding to the set variation pattern. A sequence table is set (step B1207).

  After the process of step B1207, the effect control device 700 executes a variation time setting process for setting the execution time (total variation display time) of the special figure variation display game (step B1208), and clears the effect request flag (step B1208). B1209), and the process during change is terminated.

  When it is determined in step B1201 that the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B1201 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. judge. Specifically, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time has expired (step B1211).

  When the update timer expires (the result of step B1211 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (step B1212), and performs the changing process. finish.

  When the update timer has not expired (the result of step B1211 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines the display information (decoration symbol) of the decoration special figure variation display game based on the operation of the effect button 17. The slot effect mode mid-process for performing display control or the like is executed (step B1213), and the in-fluctuation process is terminated. Details of the slot effect mode processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Production mode control processing>
With reference to FIG. 70, the details of the effect mode control process (step B1204 in FIG. 69) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a rendering mode control process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the rendering control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 confirms the set gaming state (step B1301), and determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (step B1302). The gaming state includes a normal gaming state, a latent probability changing state, a probability changing state, a time reduction state, and the like (see FIG. 63).

  When the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, the effect control device 700 sets the effect mode to the probability changing effect mode or the time saving effect mode corresponding to the gaming state (step B1303), and performs the effect mode control process. finish.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the latent probability changing state, the presentation control device 700 executes the presentation mode transition lottery based on the presentation mode transition lottery table (step B1304). Details of the effect mode transition lottery table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1304, the effect control device 700 sets the effect mode to the normal effect mode or the slot effect mode based on the result of the effect mode transition lottery (step B1305). The effect control device 700 functions as mode switching means for switching the effect mode to the normal effect mode or the slot effect mode.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the set effect mode is the slot effect mode (step B1306).

  When the set effect mode is not the slot effect mode but the normal game mode (the result of step B1306 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect mode control process.

  On the other hand, when the set effect mode is the slot effect mode (the result of step B1306 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the slot mode information as the variation pattern setting parameter (step B1307). The slot mode information is information used in the changing pattern information setting process (step B1205 in FIG. 69) of the changing process, and includes information related to the slot effect in the decorative special figure changing display game. The slot mode information includes, for example, a command for stopping the three identification information (decorative symbols) in a swinging state instead of variably displaying at the start of the decorative special symbol variation display game.

  After the process of step B1307, the effect control device 700 confirms the result information of the special figure fluctuation display game started this time (step B1308), and the result information is a big hit (figure of 15R probability change A by the first special figure fluctuation display game). 62) (step B1309).

  When the 15R probability variation A is not a big hit by the first special figure variation display game (the result of Step B1309 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines that the result information is the 15R normal big hit by the first special figure variation display game. It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 62) (step B1310).

  If it is not a 15R normal big hit by the first special figure variation display game (the result of step B1310 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect mode control process. Here, if the slot mode information is set in step B1307, the slot effect mode is started.

  When the result information of the special figure variation display game is the 15R probability variation A or 15R normal big hit of the first special figure variation display game (the result of step B1309 or step B1310 is “Y”), the production control device 700 The effect mode after the big hit gaming state is set to the slot effect mode (step B1311), and the effect mode control process is terminated. When the big hit is 15R probability change A and 15R normal by the first special figure variation display game, by setting the production mode after the big hit gaming state to the slot production mode, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game after the big hit, It can be made difficult to determine whether the gaming state after the big hit is the latent probability changing state or the normal gaming state.

<Direction mode transition lottery table>
With reference to FIG. 71, the effect mode transition lottery table used in the effect mode transition lottery will be described. FIG. 71 shows an example of the effect mode transition lottery table.

  The effect mode transition lottery is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing state. In the effect mode transition lottery, either the normal effect mode or the slot effect mode is selected based on the effect mode transition lottery table.

  In the effect mode transition lottery table, the selection rate of the effect mode to be selected is set according to the current game state and effect mode.

  The effect mode transition lottery table is basically configured such that the normal effect mode is more easily selected than the slot effect mode. By reducing the frequency of execution of special effects such as the slot effect mode, the player's interest in the slot effect mode can be maintained, and a game effect that does not get tired can be realized.

  The effect mode transition lottery table is set so that in the same gaming state, the slot effect mode selection rate is higher when the current effect mode is the slot effect mode than when the current effect mode is the normal effect mode. . Therefore, once the slot effect mode is selected, the probability that the slot effect mode will be selected next is increased.

  Further, the effect mode transition lottery table is set such that, in the same effect mode, the selection rate of the slot effect mode is higher when the game state is the latent probability changing state than when the game state is normal. When there is a high probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be a big hit like in the latent probability variation state, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the slot rendering mode by making the slot rendering mode easy to select. It becomes possible to enhance the interest of.

<Processing in slot production mode>
With reference to FIGS. 72 and 73, the details of the slot effect mode processing (step B1213 in FIG. 69) in the above-described changing processing will be described.

  FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing processing during the slot effect mode executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700. FIG. 73 is a timing chart showing a display state of identification information and the like of the special figure variation display game in the slot effect mode.

  The effect control device 700 confirms the currently set effect mode (step B1501) and determines whether or not the effect mode is the slot effect mode (step B1502).

  If it is not the slot effect mode (the result of step B1502 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the process during the slot effect mode.

  On the other hand, when it is the slot effect mode (the result of Step B1502 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is effect mode determination information related to the slot effect.

  When there is the production mode determination information (the result of Step B1503 is “Y”), the production control device 700 executes the process of Step B1521. The processing after step B1521 will be described later.

  On the other hand, when there is no production mode determination information (the result of step B1503 is “N”), the production control device 700 checks the remaining time of the variable display time of the special figure variable display game (step B1504). This remaining time is calculated by subtracting the elapsed time elapsed after the start of the special figure fluctuation display game from the total fluctuation display time of the special figure fluctuation display game determined by the game control device 600. The total fluctuation display time of the special figure fluctuation display game is the time from the start to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game.

  After the process of step B1504, the effect control apparatus 700 determines whether or not the remaining time of the variable display time is equal to or shorter than the reference time, for example, 5 seconds (step B1505).

  When the remaining time of the variable display time is equal to or shorter than the reference time (the result of step B1505 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes the process of step B1518. The processing after step B1518 will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the remaining time of the variable display time is not less than or equal to the reference time (the result of step B1505 is “N”), the effect control device 700 starts variable display of the identification information (decorative symbol) of the decorative special symbol variable display game. It is determined whether there is variation start information related to (step B1506).

  When there is no change start information (the result of step B1506 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is a change start operation by the player (step B1507). When the player operates the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) after the start of the special figure variation display game, it is determined that there is a variation start operation.

  When there is a change start operation (the result of step B1507 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets change start information (step B1508), and three pieces of identification information (decoration) in the decoration special figure change display game. The change display (scroll display) of symbols is started (step B1509).

  In the slot effect, as shown in FIG. 73, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the three pieces of identification information (first to third decoration symbols) in the special figure variation display game are stopped in a state of fluctuation. At the time when the player operates the effect button 17, the variable display of the three identification information is started.

  After the process of step B1509 in FIG. 72, the effect control device 700 executes a special effect execution control process (step B1510), and ends the process in the slot effect mode. The special effect execution control process is a process for controlling the execution of the special effect to notify that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. Details of the special effect execution control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step B1506 that there is variation start information (the result of step B1506 is “Y”) or if it is determined in step B1507 that there is no variation start operation (the result of step B1507 is “N”), The effect control device 700 determines whether there is first stop operation information (step B1511). The first stop operation information is information for stopping the identification information (first decorative symbol) that is variably displayed in the left region of the display screen 35 a of the variability display device 35.

  When there is no first stop operation information (the result of Step B1511 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is a first stop operation by the player (Step B1512). When the player operates the effect button 17 after the change start operation, it is determined that there is a first stop operation.

  If there is a first stop operation (the result of step B1512 is “Y”), the production control device 700 sets the first stop operation information (step B1513), and the left region identification information (first decorative symbol). ) Is stopped (step B1514).

  In the slot effect, as shown in FIG. 73, the player operates the effect button 17 (first stop operation) after the three identification information (first to third decorative symbols) of the decorative special symbol change display game starts to change. At that time, the first decorative symbol stops.

  After the process of step B1514 in FIG. 72, the effect control device 700 executes a special effect execution control process (step B1515), and ends the process during the slot effect mode. The special effect execution control process in step B1515 is the same process as the special effect execution control process in step B1510.

  When it is determined in step B1511 that there is first stop operation information (the result of step B1511 is “Y”) or when it is determined in step B1512 that there is no first stop operation (the result of step B1512 is “N”). The effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is a second stop operation (step B1516). When the player operates the effect button 17 after the first stop operation, it is determined that there is a second stop operation.

  When there is no second stop operation (the result of step B1516 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the process during the slot effect mode.

  On the other hand, if there is a second stop operation (the result of step B1516 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets operation completion information (step B1517). The operation completion information is information indicating that the effect participation based on the operation of the effect button 17 by the player has ended.

  In the slot effect, as shown in FIG. 73, when there is a second stop operation, the identification information (second decorative symbol) that changes in the right area of the display screen 35a stops. After the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are stopped, the reach effect or the like is executed based on the effect mode determined in the effect mode determination process described later, and the identification information that varies in the central area of the display screen 35a. (Third decorative pattern) stops and the special figure variation display game ends.

  Since the reach effect is executed when the player performs the second stop operation, there is a possibility that the reach effect or the like cannot be executed only with the video data programmed in advance as the effect display. In such a case, the execution time of the notice effect (such as reach start display) using a still image, the cut-in notice performed between the effects and the effect, and the like are appropriately controlled.

  After the process of step B1517 in FIG. 72, the effect control device 700 executes an effect mode determination process for determining an effect mode related to the slot effect (step B1518). Details of the effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1518, the effect control device 700 sets effect mode determination information based on the effect mode determined in the effect mode determination process (step B1519). Then, the effect control device 700 executes the special effect execution control process (step B1520), and ends the process during the slot effect mode. The special effect execution control process in step B1520 is the same process as the special effect execution control process in steps B1510 and B1515.

  By the way, when it is determined in step B1503 that there is production mode determination information (the result of step B1503 is “Y”), the production control device 700 has timed up the production timer set in the production mode determination process. It is determined whether or not (step B1521). When the production timer is counted down and becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  If the effect timer has not expired (the result of step B1521 is “N”), effect control device 700 ends the slot effect mode processing. On the other hand, when the production timer is up (the result of step B1521 is “Y”), the production control device 700 displays the variation in the central area of the display screen 35a of the variation display device 35 based on the production mode determination information. The displayed identification information (third decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed (step B1522).

  After the process of step B1522, the effect control device 700 clears various information related to the slot effect (variation start information, first stop operation information, operation completion information, etc.) (step B1523), and ends the process in the slot effect mode. To do.

  As described above, the effect control device 700 includes the variation mode control means for controlling the variation mode of each decorative symbol based on the variation start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the like.

<Production mode determination processing>
Referring to FIG. 74, the details of the effect mode determination process (step B1518 in FIG. 72) in the above-described slot effect mode process will be described. FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing effect mode determination processing executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  When the effect mode determination process is started, the effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is operation completion information (step B1601).

  When there is no operation completion information (the result of step B1601 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processing after step B1610. The processing after step B1610 will be described later.

  On the other hand, when there is operation completion information (the result of step B1601 is “Y”), the production control device 700 confirms the result information of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step B1602), and the special figure fluctuation display. It is determined whether or not the game result is a big hit (step B1603).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (the result of step B1603 is “Y”), the production control device 700 refers to the production mode determination table 1 and performs the second stop operation. Based on the remaining time of the fluctuation display time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the reach effect mode for big hit is determined (step B1604). Details of the effect mode determination table 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place (the result of Step B1603 is “N”), the effect control device 700 refers to the effect mode determination table 2 and performs the second stop operation. Based on the remaining time of the variable display time at the time, the reach effect mode for deviation is determined (step B1605). Details of the effect mode determination table 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the effect control device 700 includes display content determination means for determining an effect mode (display content) corresponding to the remaining time of the variable display time.

  After the process of step B1604 or step B1605, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the determined reach effect mode is a pattern for executing the reach effect (step B1606).

  When the reach effect is executed (the result of step B1606 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 displays the identification information (second decorative symbol) that is variably displayed in the right area of the display screen 35a of the variability display device 35. ) Is stopped and displayed so as to be the same symbol as the identification information (first decorative symbol) already stopped and displayed in the left area, and a predetermined reach effect is started (step B1607).

  On the other hand, when the reach effect is not executed (the result of step B1606 is “N”), the effect control device 700 displays the identification information (second decorative symbol) that is variably displayed in the right area of the display screen 35a on the left side. The display is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the identification information (first decorative symbol) already stopped and displayed in the area (step B1608).

  As will be described later, in the effect mode determination table 1 (see FIG. 76 (A)), an effect mode that does not execute the reach effect is set even if it is a big hit. In such an effect mode, in step B1608, the second decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the first decorative symbol, and a once-off result mode is derived. Thereafter, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol re-variate, and after the first to third decorative symbols have changed for a predetermined time, the three decorative symbols are stopped in a state where the three decorative symbols are aligned, resulting in a big hit result mode.

  After the process of step B1607 or step B1608, the effect control device 700 sets an effect timer corresponding to the determined effect mode (step B1609), and ends the effect mode determination process. The time required for executing the predetermined effect is set in the effect timer.

  When it is determined in step B1601 that there is no operation completion information (the result of step B1601 is “N”), the effect control device 700 causes the total variation of the special figure variation display game transmitted from the game control device 600. The display time is confirmed (step B1610), and it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is a short variation pattern game (step B1611). The effect control device 700 determines that a special figure fluctuation display game having a total fluctuation display time of 4 seconds or 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 75 is a special figure fluctuation display game with a short-time fluctuation pattern.

  When the special figure fluctuation display game is a short-time fluctuation pattern (the result of step B 1611 is “Y”), the production control device 700 does not operate the player's production button 17 and the special figure fluctuation display game. Based on the result information, each decoration design is set so that the first to third decoration designs are stopped and displayed (step B1612).

  When the special figure variation display game is not a short-term variation pattern (the result of step B1611 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the process of step B1613. When there is no operation completion information and it is not a short-time fluctuation pattern, the remaining time of the fluctuation display time of the special figure fluctuation display game in the slot effect is less than or equal to the reference time (5 seconds) of step B1505. This is a case where the player has performed a series of operations including a change start operation, a first stop operation, and a second stop operation.

  In such a case, the production control device 700 changes the first to third decorative symbol special symbols to ambiguous decorative symbols such as “?” So that the type of the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed cannot be recognized. (See FIG. 81). At this time, the result regarding whether the game is a big hit or not is displayed on the display screen 35 a of the variable display device 35. Since the type of each decorative symbol at the time of stoppage is ambiguous, it becomes difficult to understand what gaming state will occur after the big hit gaming state at the time of big hit. As described above, when the player does not participate in the slot production, the decoration special figure variation display game is terminated using the ambiguous decoration design, so that the player's interest in the slot production can be increased.

<Reach production mode>
With reference to FIGS. 75 and 76, the reach effect mode in the normal effect mode and the slot effect mode will be described.

  FIG. 75 is a diagram illustrating an example of the total variation display time of the special figure variation display game determined by the game control device 600 and an example of the reach effect mode in the normal effect mode selected by the effect control device 700. FIG. 76A shows an example of the effect mode determination table 1 in the slot effect mode, and FIG. 76B shows an example of the effect mode determination table 2 in the slot effect mode.

  The total variation display time in the special figure variation display game is determined by the game control device 600 and transmitted from the game control device 600 to the effect control device 700. In this way, the game control device 600 functions as a variable display time setting means for setting the total variable display time.

  As shown in FIG. 75, the game control apparatus 600 determines the total variation display time from seven types of 4 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 35 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds. These seven types of times are examples, and the total variation time according to various effects such as a pseudo-continuous effect and an effect based on the number of start memories may be set separately.

  When the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the effect control device 700 selects a reach effect mode with higher reliability (expectation) as the total variation display time becomes longer.

  When the effect mode is the slot effect mode, the effect control device 700 refers to the effect mode determination table 1 in FIG. 76A or the effect mode determination table 2 in FIG. Including no effect), and the reach effect is executed in the selected reach effect mode.

  The effect mode determination table 1 of FIG. 76 (A) is a table for determining the reach effect mode at the time of the big hit in the slot effect mode, and the effect mode determination table 2 of FIG. 76 (B) is a deviation from the slot effect mode. It is a table for determining the reach production mode in time.

  In the effect mode determination table 1 and the effect mode determination table 2, a reach effect corresponding to the remaining time of the variable display time at the second stop operation time is set for each total variable display time of the special figure variable display game. .

  The effect mode determination table 1 and the effect mode determination table 2 are configured such that a reach effect with a high degree of reliability (expected degree) can be executed as the total variation display time becomes longer. In addition, in the effect mode determination table 1 and the effect mode determination table 2, a reach effect mode that can be executed within the remaining time of the variable display time at the time of the second stop operation is set. In the same total variation display time, a reach effect with higher reliability (expectation) is executed as the remaining time of the variation display time at the time of the second stop operation becomes longer.

  However, the production mode determination table 1 is set with a gradual degree of determination of the remaining time during which the reach production with higher reliability (expected degree) is selected than the production mode determination table 2. The effect mode determination table 1 is set to execute the N reach effect regardless of the remaining time when the total variation time is 20 seconds. Furthermore, the effect mode determination table 1 is a premium for notifying that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit when the total variation time is 120 seconds and the remaining time is between 100 seconds and 120 seconds. It is set to execute reach production.

  In the slot effect mode, the reach effect mode of the special figure change display game with the short time change pattern such as the total change time of 4 seconds or 10 seconds is not determined using the effect mode tables 1 and 2, but the effect mode is determined. In step B1612 of the process (see FIG. 74), a predetermined mode is set according to the result information of the special figure variation display game.

<Special production execution control process>
With reference to FIG. 77, the details of the special effect execution control process (step B1510, step B1515, and step B15120 in FIG. 72) in the process during the slot effect mode described above will be described. FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing a special effect execution control process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The special effect execution control process is a process for controlling the execution of the special effect to notify that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. The special effect execution control process is executed in response to a change start operation, a first stop operation, and a second stop operation by the player.

  When the special effect execution mode determination process is started, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the special effect has already been executed during the special figure variation display game (step B1701).

  If the special effect has been executed (the result of step B1701 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the special effect execution control process.

  On the other hand, when the special effect is not executed (the result of step B1701 is “N”), the effect control device 700 confirms the result information of the special figure variation display game currently being executed (step B1702), It is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (step B1703).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is not a big hit (the result of Step B1703 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the special effect execution control process.

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (the result of Step B1703 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the special effect (Step B1704). . The winning percentage of the special performance execution lottery is set to 10%, and the winning percentage is set to 90%. These ratios are values that are arbitrarily set as necessary.

  The special effect execution control process is performed three times after the change start operation, after the first stop operation, and after the second stop operation (see step B1510, step B1515, and step B15120 in FIG. 72). The winning ratio of the lottery may be set so as to increase in the order after the change start operation, after the first stop operation, and after the second stop operation.

  After the process of step B1704, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not a special effect execution lottery has been won (step B1705).

  When the special effect execution lottery is lost (the result of step B1705 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the special effect execution control process.

  On the other hand, when the special effect execution lottery is won (the result of step B1705 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a special effect informing that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit ( Step B1706). In the special effect, a predetermined sound is emitted from the upper speaker 10 a and the lower speaker 10 b, and a predetermined effect display is displayed on the display screen 35 a of the variable display device 35.

  After the process of step B1706, the effect control device 700 sets the special effect execution information (step B1707) and ends the special effect execution control process. The special effect execution information is information that is set when the special effect is executed, and is cleared at the end of the special figure variation display game.

  As described above, the production control device 700 includes special result notification means for notifying that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in response to the variation start operation, the first stop operation, and the second stop operation. It is out.

<Specific examples of various productions>
Specific examples of various effects in the normal effect mode and the slot effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 78 to 81.

  FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a decorative special figure variation display game in the normal performance mode. FIGS. 79A to 79D are diagrams showing the flow of the decorative special figure variation display game in the slot effect mode. FIG. 80A is a diagram showing an example of reach production in the normal production mode. FIG. 80B is a diagram showing an example of reach effect at the time of big hit in the slot effect mode, and FIG. 80C is a diagram showing an example of reach effect at the time of losing in the slot effect mode. FIG. 81 is a diagram illustrating a case where the identification information of the decoration special figure variation display game is changed to an ambiguous decoration symbol.

  With reference to FIG. 78 and FIG. 80 (A), the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal performance mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 78, when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, characters of “normal effect mode” are displayed on the upper left of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35. Further, a first display area 35b capable of displaying the first start memory is displayed in the lower left part of the display screen 35a, and a second display area 35c capable of displaying the second start memory is displayed in the lower right part of the display screen 35a. Is done. On the display screen 35a between the first display area 35b and the second display area 35c, a digestion area 35d for digesting the start-up memory is displayed.

  The first display area 35b is an area for displaying a start memory generated by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a. The second display area 35c is an area for displaying a start memory generated by winning a game ball in the second start winning opening 37b.

  The digestion area 35d is an area for performing a corresponding start memory digest effect when the start memory displayed in the first display area 35b or the second display area 35c is digested (used). When the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game moves from the first display area 35b or the second display area 35c to the digestion area 35d and then disappears in the digestion area 35d. Production is performed.

  When the start memory of the first display area 35b is digested and the first special figure fluctuation display game is started, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is started at the center of the display screen 35a, and three pieces of identification information (first to first) are displayed. 3 decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  When the special figure change display game in the normal effect mode is set to a total change display time of 90 seconds and a big hit, as shown in FIG. Then, it stops when the first and second decorative symbols are aligned, and reach occurs. When the total variation display time is 90 seconds in the normal effect mode, the SP2 reach effect is selected as the reach effect mode (see FIG. 75), so the SP2 reach effect is developed on the display screen 35a after developing from N reach to SP2 reach. Is executed. After reach formation, it may be developed into SP2 reach through N reach and SP1 reach.

  After that, the third decorative symbol stops at the same symbol as the first and second decorative symbols, and the first to third decorative symbols form a special result mode and become a big hit.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 79A to 79D and FIG. 80B, the special figure variation display game in the slot effect mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 79A, when the effect mode is the slot effect mode, the characters “slot effect mode” are displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35.

  When the start memory of the first display area 35b is consumed and the first special figure variation display game is started, the decorative special figure variation display game is started in the variation display device 35. At this time, at the center of the display screen 35a, three pieces of identification information (first to third decorative symbols) are stopped and displayed in a swinging state, and the first to third decorative symbols are displayed on the upper portion of the display screen 35a. A “START OK” character is displayed informing that start is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 79 (B), when the player presses the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1), the change display of the first to third decorative symbols is started, assuming that there is a change start operation. At this time, “STOP OK” is displayed on the upper portion of the display screen 35a to notify that the variable display of the first decorative symbol can be stopped.

  In an actual pachislot machine, a stop invalid period in which the drum stop operation is disabled until the drum rotation speed reaches a certain level after the drum rotates is set. Therefore, in the slot effect of the gaming machine 1 as well, a first stop operation invalid period during which the first stop operation is not accepted for a predetermined period after the first to third decorative symbols start to change may be set. Thereby, the slot effect in the gaming machine 1 can be brought close to the effect of the actual slot game machine, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 79 (C), when the player presses the effect button 17, the first decorative symbol in the left area of the display screen 35a is stopped and displayed, assuming that there is a first stop operation. At this time, “STOP OK” is displayed on the upper portion of the display screen 35a to notify that the change display of the second decorative symbol can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 79D, when the player presses the effect button 17, the second decorative symbol in the right area of the display screen 35a is stopped and displayed, assuming that there is a second stop operation.

  When the special figure change display game in the slot effect mode is set to a total change display time of 60 seconds and a big hit, the reach effect mode is determined according to the remaining time of the change display time at the time of the second stop operation. (See FIG. 76A). In the case of a total fluctuation display time of 60 seconds and a big hit, one of the non-reach effect, the N reach effect, the N long reach effect, the SP1 reach effect, and the SP2 reach effect depending on the remaining time of the change display time at the time of the second stop operation. Is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 80 (B), when the remaining time of the variable display time at the time of the second stop operation is between 50 seconds and 60 seconds, the second decorative design is displayed after the second stop operation. After stopping at the same symbol as the one decorative symbol, the reach is reached, and the SP2 reach effect is executed after the display screen 35a has evolved from N reach to SP2 reach. After reach formation, it may be developed into SP2 reach through N reach and SP1 reach.

  In addition, when the special figure fluctuation display game in the slot production mode is set to the total fluctuation display time of 60 seconds and out of place, the no reach production, the N reach production, the N long reach production, the SP1 reach production, the SP2 reach production. One of them is executed (see FIG. 76B). For example, when the remaining time of the variable display time at the time of the second stop operation is between 45 seconds and 55 seconds, the second decorative symbol stops at the same design as the first decorative symbol after the second stop operation. The reach is reached, and the SP1 reach effect is executed after the display screen 35a has evolved from N reach to SP1 reach.

  Here, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, it may not be developed into a reach with high expectation such as SP1 reach production. In this case, as shown in FIG. 80C, after the reach formed by the second stop operation, the first decorative design and the second decorative design are changed again, and the first decorative design and the second decorative design are changed again. Stop in the reach mode and execute the N long reach effect so as not to develop into SP1 reach.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 81, a decoration special figure variation display game using an ambiguous decoration pattern will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 81, in the slot effect mode, the player starts the change start operation, the first stop operation, until the remaining time of the change display time of the special figure change display game becomes the reference time (5 seconds) or less. When a series of operations (predetermined operations) of the second stop operation are performed, the first to third decorative symbols become ambiguous decorative symbols “?” And stop (see step B1613 in FIG. 74). Therefore, the player cannot specify the type of symbol that is finally stopped and displayed.

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the character “big hit” is displayed on the display screen 35a of the fluctuation display device 35. However, since the type of each decorative pattern at the time of stoppage is ambiguous, It becomes difficult to know what gaming state will be after the gaming state ends. As described above, when the player does not participate in the slot production, the decoration special figure variation display game is terminated using the ambiguous decoration design, so that the player's interest in the slot production can be increased.

  With reference to FIG. 82 (A)-FIG. 82 (C), the modification of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 82 (A), in the slot effect mode, two decoration special figure variable display games are executed on the top and bottom of the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35, and a slot effect close to an actual slot game machine is performed. It may be.

  When there is a first stop operation, the two upper and lower first decorative symbols that are fluctuating in the left region are stopped (see FIG. 82 (A)). The two upper and lower second decorative symbols that are changing are stopped (see FIGS. 82B and 82C).

  FIG. 82B illustrates the case where the lower decorative special figure variation display game is reached, and FIG. 82C illustrates the case where the upper decorative special figure variation display game is reach. It is a thing.

  In order to prevent the top and bottom two decorative special figure variation display games from reaching reach at the same time, the arrangement of numbers of the first decoration symbols that fluctuate in the left area and the arrangement of numbers of the second decoration figures that fluctuate in the right area are different. Is set to In other words, the first decorative design is arranged so that the lower number is larger than the upper number, and the second decorative design is arranged so that the lower number is smaller than the upper number. Yes. The arrangement of the numbers of the third decorative symbol is matched with the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol.

  By controlling in this way, for example, depending on the type of reach, the upper and lower two decorative special figure fluctuation display games, except when performing an effect corresponding to the so-called double reach where the game is in the reach state simultaneously, The display game can be controlled so as not to reach the reach state at the same time.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes a slot effect during a special figure fluctuation display game in the slot effect mode, and there is a series of operations including a change start operation, a first stop operation, and a second stop operation by the player. Corresponding to the remaining time of the variable display time, one reach effect mode is selected from a plurality of reach effect modes. Thereby, the player can participate in the selection process of the reach effect mode, and the player's satisfaction with respect to the reach effect or the like can be enhanced.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a series of operations such as a change start operation, a first stop operation, a second stop operation, etc. with a single effect button 17, but an actual slot game machine Similarly, a change start button, a first stop button, a second stop button, and a third stop button may be provided. In the slot effect of the gaming machine 1, the third decorative symbol stops regardless of the player's button operation, so the third stop button is not always necessary, but may be used as a select button or the like. By arranging the four buttons on the gaming machine 1 in this manner, it is possible to realize an atmosphere similar to an actual slot gaming machine and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, each decorative symbol is stopped based on the player's stop operation. However, the type of decorative symbol to be stopped may be determined in advance, and will pass when the stop operation is performed. The decorative design being stopped may be stopped, or the type of decorative design to be stopped when the stop operation is performed may be determined by lottery and stopped. However, in any case, when the second decorative symbol is stopped, the second decorative symbol is stopped depending on whether or not reach is generated, as in the process performed in step B1606 in the effect mode determining process of FIG. Need to control the kind of.

  Furthermore, the order of stopping the decoration stop symbols is not limited to the above, but may be the order of right middle left, left middle right, or the like. The order in which the decorations may be stopped may be selected by the player, and is controlled according to the reliability level. You may do it.

[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 different from the gaming machine of the first embodiment in the contents of the slot effect mode in-process executed by the effect control device 700. Below, it demonstrates centering on the difference.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing processing during the slot effect mode executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700. FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing freeze effect control processing executed by main control microcomputer 710 of effect control device 700. FIG. 85 is a diagram illustrating an example of the total variation display time of the special figure variation display game determined by the game control device 600 and the reach effect mode in the normal effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 85, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are eight types of total variation display time of the special figure variation display game that can be set by the game control device 600, and the first embodiment (see FIG. 75). The point that the total variation display time is 150 seconds is added.

  In the normal effect mode, when the total change display time of the special figure change display game is 150 seconds, a premium reach effect is executed in the change display device 35. In the premium reach production, it is notified that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit.

  On the other hand, in the slot effect mode, when the total change display time of the special figure change display game is 150 seconds, the change display device 35 executes the freeze effect.

  A freeze effect in the slot effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The slot effect mode in-process shown in FIG. 83 is the same as the slot effect mode in-process in FIG. 72 except for the freeze effect control process in step B1524. After the process of step B1507, the effect control device 700 executes a freeze effect control process (step B1524).

  As shown in FIG. 84, when the freeze effect control process is started, the effect control device 700 confirms the total change display time of the special figure change display game transmitted from the game control device 600 (step B1801). It is determined whether or not the variable display time is a time for premium reach production (150 seconds) (step B1802).

  If the total variation display time is a time other than the premium reach production time (150 seconds) (the result of step B1802 is “N”), the production control device 700 ends the freeze production control process, and FIG. Step B1508 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the total variation display time is the premium reach performance time (150 seconds) (the result of step B1802 is “Y”), the performance control device 700 is the time when the player has performed the variation start operation. The remaining time of the variable display time is confirmed (step B1803), and it is determined whether the remaining time is equal to or shorter than the reference time (5 seconds) (step B1804).

  When the remaining time of the variation display time at the time when the variation start operation is performed is equal to or less than the reference time (the result of step B1804 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the freeze effect control process, The process of step B1508 in FIG. 83 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the remaining time of the variation display time at the time when the variation start operation is not less than or equal to the reference time (the result of step B1804 is “N”), the effect control device 700 performs the freeze effect as the effect mode in the slot effect. Is set (step B1805).

  Even if there is a change start operation, the freeze effect does not start the change of the three identification information (first to third decorative symbols) until the predetermined time elapses. This is an effect in which the third decorative symbol is changed and stopped in a predetermined jackpot result mode regardless of the stop operation by the player. The freeze effect notifies that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit.

  After the process of step B1805, the effect control device 700 sets effect mode determination information based on the freeze effect setting information (step B1806), and ends the freeze effect control process.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the longest time (premium reach production time) is selected as the total fluctuation display time of the special figure fluctuation display game, a freeze production is produced during the special figure fluctuation display game in the slot production mode. Is executed to notify that the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. In the slot effect mode, it is possible to enhance the interest of the slot effect by setting a pattern that cannot be intervened in the game effect even if the player operates the effect button 17.

  The freeze effect described above may be executed after all the first to third decorative symbols are stopped. In that case, the first to third decorative symbols are set in a temporarily stopped state in a disengaged manner. After notifying that the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit by a predetermined effect, each decoration symbol may be changed again to derive a mode showing the big hit.

[Third Embodiment]
A gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is different from the gaming machines of the first embodiment and the second embodiment in the processing contents of the changing process executed by the effect control device 700. Below, it demonstrates centering on the difference.

  FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the changing process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700. FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing effect mode selection processing executed by main control microcomputer 710 of effect control device 700.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the player can set the effect mode to the slot effect mode. The processing related to the selection of the slot effect mode is executed in step B1214 of FIG.

  The in-fluctuation process shown in FIG. 86 is the same as the in-slot effect mode process in FIG. 69 except for the effect mode selection process in step B1214. After the process of step B1213, the effect control device 700 executes an effect mode selection process (step B1214) and ends the changing process.

  As shown in FIG. 87, when the effect mode selection process is executed, the effect control device 700 performs execution confirmation information indicating that the player is confirming whether or not to set the effect mode to the slot effect mode. It is determined whether or not there is (step B1901).

  If there is execution confirmation in progress information (the result of step B1901 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes the processing after step B1909. The processing after step B1909 will be described later.

  On the other hand, if there is no execution confirmation information (the result of step B1901 is “N”), the production control device 700 confirms the current production mode (step B1902), and determines whether or not it is in the slot production mode. Determination is made (step B1903).

  When the effect mode is the slot effect mode (the result of step B1903 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect mode selection process.

  On the other hand, when the effect mode is other than the slot effect mode (the result of step B1903 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines that the special figure variation display game has been executed a predetermined number of times (from the previous execution confirmation information setting). It is determined whether it has been executed (for example, 100 times) (step B1904).

  When the special figure variation display game has not been executed a predetermined number of times (the result of step B1904 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect mode selection process.

  When the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (the result of step B1904 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 displays the player's game until the predetermined number of times the special figure variation display game is executed. The number of operations of the effect button 17 is confirmed (step B1905), and it is determined whether the number of button operations is equal to or greater than the reference number (step B1906). This reference number is an index indicating that the player has actively participated in the performance in various game effects, and is set to about several tens of times.

  If the number of button operations is not equal to or greater than the reference number (the result of step B1906 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect mode selection process.

  On the other hand, when the number of button operations is equal to or greater than the reference number (the result of step B1906 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a slot effect mode execution confirmation notification process (step B1907). In the slot effect mode execution confirmation notification process, a confirmation image for confirming whether the effect mode is set to the slot effect mode or the current effect mode is continued is displayed on the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35.

  After the processing in step B1907, the effect control device 700 sets execution confirmation information as confirming with the player whether or not to set the slot effect mode (step B1908), and ends the effect mode selection process.

  By the way, when it is determined in step B1901 that there is execution confirmation in progress information (the result of step B1901 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 causes the player to select button 29 (see FIG. 1) and effect button 17. To determine whether or not the slot effect mode has been selected (step B1909).

  When the slot effect mode is not selected (the result of step B1909 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect mode selection process.

  On the other hand, when the slot effect mode is selected (the result of step B1909 is “Y”), effect control device 700 sets the effect mode to the slot effect mode (step B1910).

  After the process of step B1910, the effect control device 700 sets slot mode information as a variation pattern setting parameter (step B1911), and ends the effect mode selection process.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to execute slot effect mode execution confirmation notification processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and to confirm with the player whether or not the effect mode is set to the slot effect mode. Has been. This makes it possible to execute a production mode that reflects the player's will, and 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.

  With reference to FIG. 88 to FIG. 91, other examples of effects executed in the gaming machine 1 according to each embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 88 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect mode in the digestion area 35d displayed on the display screen 35a of the variation display device 35 of the gaming machine 1. In this effect mode, the display mode of the digestion area 35d is changed according to the expectation level (reliability) of the special figure variation display game.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the start memory display corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game moves from the first display area 35b or the second display area 35c to the digestion area 35d, and then the digestion area. An effect that disappears at 35d is executed.

  When the start-up memory that has moved to the digestion area 35d disappears, the digestion area 35d may blink as shown in FIG. The entire digestion area 35d may be blinked, or the contents displayed in the digestion area 35d may be blinked.

  As shown in FIG. 88 (B), the digestion area 35d may be enlarged during start-up memory digestion. Only the digestion area 35d may be enlarged or may be enlarged together with the contents displayed in the digestion area 35d. Thus, it becomes easy to visually recognize by enlarging the digestion area 35d, and it becomes easy for the player to recognize that the digestion area 35d is not in the normal mode.

  As shown in FIG. 88 (C), the shape of the digestion area 35d may be changed during start-up memory digestion. A plurality of shapes may be prepared according to the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure variation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 88 (D), the digestion area 35d may be moved during start-up memory digestion. The digestion area 35d may be moved above the identification information (decorative pattern), may circulate inside the display screen 35a, or may be moved randomly.

  As shown in FIG. 88 (E), the number of digestion regions 35d may be increased during start-up memory digestion. In FIG. 88 (E), the big hit is determined. However, information indicating the degree of expectation may be displayed in the newly added digestion area 35d, and the number of digestion areas 35d to be added is set to the expectation. It may be set accordingly. For example, when the start memory display is controlled to move to either the originally existing digestion area 35d or the newly added digestion area 35d, and the effect that the start memory is displayed in the specific digestion area 35d is executed. The expectation level may be increased, and the interest at the time of the on-hold digestion may be enhanced.

  Further, as an aspect of the increased digestion region 35d, any of the aspects of FIGS. 88 (A) to 88 (D) or may be applied in an overlapping manner.

  In the gaming machine 1, the expectation for the result of the special figure variation display game is set to increase in the order of the normal digestion area mode 1 to the normal digestion area mode 5. It has become.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 includes a display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and the stop result of the variable display game is determined in advance. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a special result is obtained, a random number related to the execution of the variable display game is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area. Starting winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as starting memory that is the right to execute the variable display game, and random numbers stored as starting storage in the starting winning storage means, the variable display game based on the start memory Pre-determining means for determining execution information before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed, and before the start memory stored in the start winning storage means Pre-notification means for pre-notifying the execution information of the variable display game executed based on the start memory in accordance with the determination result of the pre-determination means, and start corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning storage means Start memory display means for displaying a memory display on a predetermined display section, and when the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start winning memory means is started, the start memory is stored from the predetermined display section. Start memory display erasing means for erasing the start memory display corresponding to the start memory display corresponding to the start memory display erased from the predetermined display unit by the start memory display erasing means and related to the progress of the variable display game Start memory related notification control means for executing related notification in a specific display section provided in the display device, wherein the prior notification means is the start winning memory Display mode control means capable of executing display mode change control for changing the display mode of the specific display unit from the normal display mode to the specific display mode as the prior notification when a predetermined number of start-up memories are stored It will have.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 is configured such that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is different depending on the mode of the digestion area 35d, and therefore, the effect of the performance performed from when the start memory display is changed until the corresponding start memory is digested. Interest can be further enhanced.

  89 (A) and 89 (B) are diagrams showing another example of the production mode in the digestion area 35d displayed on the display screen 35a of the variable display device 35 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 89 (A) is a diagram showing a display mode of the digestion area 35d, and FIG. 89 (B) is a diagram showing a pre-reading notice mode.

  As shown in FIG. 89 (A), in the normal digestion area mode A, the digestion area 35d is divided into two, and a predetermined character is displayed in one of the divided areas. Then, when the start memory is moved to the other area and digested, characters in the modes shown in the prefetch notices A to D in FIG. 89B are displayed in the other area.

  At the time of start-up memory digestion, when the character of the pre-reading notice A (see FIG. 89 (B)) corresponding to the couple character is displayed in the other region of the digestion region 35d of the normal digestion region mode A, the degree of expectation Is getting higher.

  Further, as shown in the normal digestion area mode B of FIG. 89 (A), a position corresponding to the head of the animal character may be set as the digestion area 35d. In this case, when the start memory is moved to the digestion area 35d and digested, the face of the character shown in the prefetch notices A to D in FIG. 89 (B) is displayed. Since the panda's torso is displayed in the normal digestion area mode B, the expectation level is high when the pre-reading notice C character (see FIG. 89 (B)) serving as the panda's head is displayed in the digestion area 35d. It is supposed to be.

  When the mode of the digestion area 35d changes as shown in FIG. 89 (A), the player can expect how the mode of the start memory display changes during the start memory digestion. It becomes possible to raise more. In addition, since one display mode can be recognized by combining the start memory display and the area in which the start memory related notification is executed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the start memory related notification is being executed. .

  90 (A) and 90 (B) are diagrams showing an example of a screen split effect by the screen split device 200 in the slot effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 90 (A), the gaming machine 1 divides the display screen 35 into nine parts by the bar members 211 to 241 of the screen dividing device 200 when the special figure variation display game is started in the slot effect mode. You may comprise so that a decoration special figure fluctuation display game may be played using the divided | segmented area | region.

  In this case, the first decorative symbol fluctuates in the region on the left side of the left bar member 241 and the second decorative symbol fluctuates in the region on the right side of the right bar member 231 so that the left bar member 241 and the right bar member 231 are changed. The third decorative pattern fluctuates in the area between. These first to third decorative symbols change for a predetermined time and then stop in the left region, the right region, and the central region between the upper bar member 211 and the lower bar member 221.

  Further, the bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35a corresponding to the initial positions of the bar members 211 to 241 and the characters “slot effect mode” are displayed on the upper left divided screen.

  In this way, by dividing the display screen 35a into nine by the screen dividing device 200 in the slot effect mode, it is possible to realize an atmosphere similar to an actual slot game machine and to enhance the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 90 (B), the gaming machine 1 moves the display screen 35 left and right by the bar members 211 to 241 of the screen dividing device 200 when the special figure variation display game is started in the slot effect mode. You may comprise so that a decoration special figure fluctuation display game may be performed by dividing into three and using the divided | segmented area | region.

  In this case, the first decorative symbol fluctuates in the region on the left side of the left bar member 241 and the second decorative symbol fluctuates in the region on the right side of the right bar member 231 so that the left bar member 241 and the right bar member 231 are changed. The third decorative pattern fluctuates in the area between. And the 1st-3rd decorative design stops in the center of each area | region, after fluctuating for a predetermined time.

  In addition, on the display screen 35 a corresponding to the initial positions of the right bar member 231 and the left bar member 241, the characters “slot effect mode” are displayed vertically instead of a bar image.

  In this way, by dividing the display screen 35a into the left and right by the screen dividing device 200 in the slot effect mode, an atmosphere similar to an actual slot game machine can be realized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  When the slot effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode, the bar members 211 to 241 return to the initial positions so that the bar members 211 to 241 do not impede effects such as a decorative special figure variation display game in the normal effect mode. After that, various effects in the normal effect mode are executed.

  91 (A) and 91 (B) are diagrams showing another example of the screen split effect by the screen split device 200 in the slot effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 91 (A), the gaming machine 1 displays four display screens 35 by the lower bar member 221 and the right bar member 231 when the special figure variation display game is started in the slot effect mode. The screen may be divided so that the lower left divided screen is set as the display area 35e for displaying the start memory, and the lower right divided screen is set as the digestion area 35d for digesting the start memory.

  In this case, the decoration special figure variation display game is executed on the upper left divided screen which is the largest screen. Further, the bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35 a corresponding to the initial positions of the lower bar member 221 and the right bar member 231.

  As described above, since the display area 35e and the digestion area 35d are formed using the divided screens divided by the bar members 211 to 241 of the screen dividing apparatus 200, variations in the division effect by the screen dividing apparatus 200 can be increased. It becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 91 (B), the gaming machine 1 has a lower bar member 221, a right bar member 231, and a left bar when the special figure change display game is started in the slot effect mode. The display screen 35 is divided into six parts by the member 241, the lower left divided screen is set as a message area 35f capable of displaying a message, the central lower divided screen is set as a display area 35e displaying start memory, and the lower right divided screen is digested with start memory. The digestion area 35d may be set. In this case, the first to third decorative symbols of the decorative special figure variation display game vary on the upper three divided screens.

  In the message area 35f, characters “START” for prompting a change start operation for the first to third decorative symbols in the decorative special symbol variation display game, characters “STOP” for prompting a stop operation for each decorative symbol, and the like are displayed. .

  In the digestion area 35d, an image simulating a coin insertion slot is displayed. When the special figure variation display game is started, the start memory display in the display area 35e is moved to the digestion area 35d, and an effect of being inserted into the coin insertion slot is performed. Thus, by displaying the image of the coin insertion slot in the digestion area 35d, it is possible to approach the effect of an actual slot game machine, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  The bar image A is displayed on the display screen 35a corresponding to the initial positions of the lower bar member 221, the right bar member 231, and the left bar member 241, but the case of the slot gaming machine is used instead of the bar image A. A frame image resembling that of may be displayed.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, and can be applied to all gaming machines using gaming balls such as an arrangement ball gaming machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine. is there.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 17 Production | presentation button 30 Game board 30a Opening 30b Expansion part 31 Game area 34 Center case 34a Opening part 35 Fluctuation display device 35a Display screen 36 General-purpose start gate 37a 1st start winning opening 37b 2nd starting winning opening 37c Opening and closing Member 38 Fluctuating winning device 51 Covering portion 52 Exposure opening 53 Obstacle nail 54 Rolling wall 55 Decoration member 56 Decoration unit 70 Movable decoration unit 80 Warp passage 85 Guide member 85b Downflow passage 85c Outlet portion 85d Protrusion 90 Stage portion 91 Rolling surface 95 Partition wall 95a Transparent portion 95b Scattering portion 96 Contact prevention wall 96a Connection portion 96b Decoration portion 100 Light emitting effect device 110 Light emitting portion 200 Screen split device 211 Upper bar member 221 Lower bar member 231 Right bar member 241 Left bar member 300 First movable decoration Device 310 right movable Material 320 First movable portion 330 Second movable portion 340 Drive motor 350 Power transmission mechanism 400 Upper movable member 410 Front movable portion 420 Central movable portion 430 Rear movable portion 440 Arm member 450 Link member 500 Second movable decoration device 510 Movable decoration Member 530 Drive motor 540 Power transmission mechanism 600 Game control device 700 Production control device

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A display device having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined notice effect related to the execution of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition is provided, and the execution result of the variable display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained,
A movable accessory capable of moving in front of the display device,
The movable accessory is
A movable member that is slidable in front of the display device and has a narrow width direction with respect to the length direction ;
Rutotomoni and a drive mechanism capable of driving the movable member,
The display screen can be divided by the moving member being positioned in front of the display screen,
In the moving member,
An upper moving member that extends in the left-right direction and is slidable between an initial position that is an upper edge portion of the display screen and a lower limit position below the upper edge portion in front of the display screen;
A lower moving member that extends in the left-right direction and is slidable between an initial position that is a lower edge of the display screen and an upper limit position above the lower edge in front of the display screen,
The drive mechanism is
A slide member connected to one end of the moving member;
A guide member for guiding the other end of the moving member in the moving direction;
With
The guide member includes a guide groove into which the other end of the moving member is inserted,
The gaming machine, wherein the other end of the moving member inserted into the guide groove extends in a direction opposite to a moving direction when the moving member moves from an initial position. A display device having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined notice effect related to the execution of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition is provided, and the execution result of the variable display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained,
A movable accessory capable of moving in front of the display device,
The movable accessory is
A shape that is slidable in front of the display device and narrow in the width direction with respect to the length direction
A moving member of
Rutotomoni and a drive mechanism capable of driving the movable member,
The display screen can be divided by the moving member being positioned in front of the display screen,
In the moving member,
A right moving member that extends in the vertical direction and is slidable between an initial position that is a right edge of the display screen in front of the display screen and a left limit position to the left of the right edge;
There is a left moving member that extends in the vertical direction and is slidable between an initial position that is the left edge of the display screen in front of the display screen and a right limit position on the right side of the left edge. ,
The drive mechanism is
A slide member connected to one end of the moving member;
A guide member for guiding the other end of the moving member in the moving direction;
With
The guide member includes a guide groove into which the other end of the moving member is inserted,
The gaming machine, wherein the other end of the moving member inserted into the guide groove extends in a direction opposite to a moving direction when the moving member moves from an initial position. A display device having a display screen capable of displaying a predetermined notice effect related to the execution of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition is provided, and the execution result of the variable display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained,
A movable accessory movable in front of the display device;
Production control means for controlling the production operation of the movable accessory and the display content of the display device,
The movable accessory is
In the front of the display screen, it extends from the end to the opposite end, is movable from an edge different from the end toward the center of the display screen, and has a width direction with respect to the length direction. A narrow-shaped moving member;
Rutotomoni and a drive mechanism capable of driving the movable member,
The display screen can be divided by the moving member being positioned in front of the display screen,
When the moving member is moved from the initial position, the effect control means is configured to display the moving member image imitating the moving member on the display screen corresponding to the initial position of the moving member. A gaming machine characterized by controlling.

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