JP5860218B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a shelf portion on which a game ball can roll is provided so as to protrude into a game area.

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

  The pachinko machine described above is provided with a special variable winning device that opens when a special gaming state is entered on the right side of the gaming area, and an electric decoration device is provided below the special variable winning device, with the upper surface being a game. There is a gaming machine configured to be a shelf that can roll a ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-340893 A

However, in the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the electrical decoration device is a member mainly for improving the decorativeness of the game board, and the upper surface of the game ball rolls because it happens to protrude from the game board surface. It is merely a possible rolling surface, and there is no disclosure about actively rolling the game ball.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that stabilizes a winning ratio of a game ball flowing down from a shelf to a variable winning device.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine provided with a guidance device in a gaming area having a shelf part on which a game ball can roll,
The guide device has a base member,
The shelf is disposed without a step continuously downstream of the first inclined portion and the first inclined portion, and is inclined in the same direction as the first inclined portion and has an inclination angle with the first inclined portion. A different second inclined portion is formed integrally with and protrudes forward of the base member,
Provided below the inclined surface of the second inclined portion is a variable winning device that can be changed between a state where the game ball flowing down the inclined surface is easy to win and a state where the game ball is difficult to win or not win,
The base member has a gate through which a game ball disposed just above the shelf and projecting forward of the base member can pass.
The game ball that has passed through the gate falls to the shelf and is guided toward the variable prize device by the shelf.
The gaming machine further includes variable display means including a plurality of display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information based on a predetermined condition being satisfied,
Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied once, variable display of all the identification information on the plurality of display units is started, and after all the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of all the identification information is revariably displayed. Pseudo continuous execution means for performing a pseudo continuous display operation for starting a plurality of times, and
The pseudo-continuous execution means includes
When all the identification information is derived and displayed, a pseudo-continuous design is displayed on any of the plurality of display units, and a plurality of pseudo-continuous designs are provided according to the number of the pseudo continuous display operations,
In connection with the combination of identification information derived and displayed as a display result of the pseudo-continuous display operation being a combination of specific identification information determined in advance, the variable winning device is connected to the inclined surface of the second inclined portion. Control is performed to change the game ball that has flowed down to a state where it is easy to win.

According to the invention described in claim 1, ing so it is possible to stabilize the ratio of game ball that rolls on ledge is due to the variation winning device.

The invention described in claim 2
The first inclined portion has a smaller inclination angle than the second inclined portion, and no winning opening is provided in the first inclined portion .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to stabilize the ratio of the game balls that have rolled on the shelf to the variable winning device.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the ratio which the game ball which rolled the shelf part approaches the variable prize apparatus can be stabilized .

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a state when driving the lower movable accessory of the game board in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a state when the upper drive unit and right drive unit of a game board are driven in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a figure explaining the specification of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process executed during the special figure routine process of FIG. 15, and FIG. 15B is a special chart 2 executed during the special figure routine process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a fluctuation | variation start process. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the small hit flag 1 setting process executed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16 (a), and (b) is a special figure of FIG. 16 (b). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit flag 2 setting process performed during 2 fluctuation start processes. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the symbol fluctuation | variation control process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board. It is a front view of an upper back production | presentation apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of an upper back production | presentation apparatus. It is a figure explaining the structure of an upper drive unit and a right drive unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of the human-type drive unit which comprises a right drive unit. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of the upper body member which comprises a humanoid drive unit, a left upper leg member, and a left lower leg member. It is a front view of the state which removed the front cover member of the human-type drive unit drive device. It is a front view of a lower board drive unit. It is a reverse view of a lower board drive unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a lower board drive unit. It is a figure explaining the drive mode of a lower board drive unit. It is a figure explaining the drive mode of a lower board drive unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a logo drive unit. It is a reverse view of a logo drive unit. It is a perspective view which shows the state before driving the logo member of a logo drive unit, and the upper board member of an upper board drive unit. (A) is a front view when the logo swinging gear member is rotated 10.87 degrees counterclockwise from the initial position, and (b) is a 51.85 degree turn of the logo swinging gear member counterclockwise from the initial position. It is a front view when making it move. (A) is a figure which shows the state just before the distance from the upper board gear shaft to the contact position of the upper board cam contact part changes, (b) is from the upper board gear shaft to the contact position of the upper board cam contact part. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the distance of the upper board cam is changed and the upper board cam contact portion is separated from the upper board cam member. (A) is a figure which shows operation | movement when returning an upper board member to an initial position, (b) is a figure which shows operation | movement when returning a logo member to an initial position. It is a front view of an upper board drive unit. It is a front view of the upper board drive unit in the state where the upper board front base member and the upper board rear base member are removed. FIG. 39 is a rear view of the upper board drive unit shown in FIG. 38. It is a disassembled perspective view of an upper board drive unit. It is a front view of a big prize opening device. It is a perspective view of a big prize opening device. It is sectional drawing of a shelf part and another hole member. It is a figure explaining the arrangement | positioning position of a normal variation winning apparatus and a shelf part. It is XX arrow sectional drawing of FIG. It is a figure explaining the big prize mouth ball flow downway member, the big prize mouth back LED board, and the big prize mouth back LED board holder of the lower back direction apparatus arrange | positioned in the back side of a big prize mouth apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of a big prize opening device. It is a figure explaining other examples of a big prize opening device. It is a front view of a starter device It is a perspective view when a starting port apparatus is seen from the diagonally right front. It is a perspective view when a starting port apparatus is seen from the diagonally right rear. It is a front view of a lower back production | presentation apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of a lower back production | presentation apparatus. It is the elements on larger scale of the starting port apparatus and lower movable accessory which are shown in FIG. It is a YY arrow sectional view of FIG. It is a front view of a lower movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a back view of a lower movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a back view of the lower movable production | presentation apparatus in the state which removed the lower movable accessory cover member. It is a figure explaining the drive mode of a lower movable accessory. It is a disassembled perspective view of the lower movable accessory and the lower movable accessory drive source storage part etc. which comprise a lower movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a figure explaining a lower movable accessory lens member. It is a figure explaining a lower movable accessory lens member. It is explanatory drawing when the router process is given to the shelf of the big prize opening device. It is a figure explaining an example of production operation of a lower movable accessory. It is a figure explaining an example of production operation of a lower movable accessory. It is a figure explaining a stage part. It is a figure explaining a stage part. It is a figure explaining a stage part. It is a figure which shows an example of the process in which the pseudo | simulation continuous symbol which is an execution condition of the pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect of embodiment of this invention stops. It is a figure which shows an example of the movable accessory effect performed before the pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the screen transition in the prefetch effect of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 1st example from the start of the special figure change display game of the embodiment of the present invention until execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect and the big hit occurs. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game of the embodiment of the present invention until execution of a pseudo continuous notice effect and a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which controls the value of an over gauge in the prefetch mode of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which controls the value of an over gauge based on whether the pseudo | simulation run is in execution in the prefetch mode of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the story system fluctuation | variation in the embodiment of this invention, and the digest fluctuation | variation of the said fluctuation | variation. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation according to the reliability in the special figure fluctuation display game of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which determines a predetermined fluctuation | variation pattern in the case of carrying out electric support in embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table 1 used in the normal state in embodiment of this invention, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table 2 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which determines a predetermined fluctuation pattern in the case of latent probability change in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the example which performs a digest fluctuation | variation with the special figure fluctuation | variation display game which produces big hit when performing an effect continuously over several special figure fluctuation | variation display games in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the story system fluctuation | variation in the embodiment of this invention, the digest fluctuation | variation of the said fluctuation | variation, and a super digest fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which determines a predetermined fluctuation | variation pattern in case of big hit and the case of latent probability change in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table 3 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which determines a fluctuation | variation pattern when a special figure fluctuation display game is normal time fluctuation | variation in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example which alert | reports the transition to a time-short state and the number of time-shortening in the game state alerting | reporting game in the special game state of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example which alert | reports the transition to a probability change state in the game state alerting | reporting game in the special gaming state of embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows an example when a specific game state changes to a probability change state in embodiment of this invention, and does not participate in a game state alerting | reporting game, (b) is a game state in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example at the time of not participating in a notification game. It is a figure which shows another example of the game state alerting | reporting game of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows another example of the game state alerting | reporting game of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the example of the point in each round in the game state alerting | reporting game of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit effect process in the effect control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the case where it transfers to a specific gaming state, without completing the gaming state alerting game of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining an example when a prefetch effect is performed in the special game state of the embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of other embodiment of this invention.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIGS. 2 to 4) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  Further, on the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying a game ball to a not-shown hitting ball launching device and a game ball paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. A lower tray 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the tray ball outlet 22 and the upper tray 21 are full, and an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device are provided. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. An elastic member 29 that softens the momentum of the game ball is disposed on the rail portion on the right side of the uppermost portion of the guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case 40 of an annular frame is disposed substantially at the center. And the display apparatus 41 is attached to the recessed part provided in the center case 40 in the position deeper than the front surface of the said center case 40. As shown in FIG. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

Further, the center case 40 includes a warp device 46 (described later) for transferring a game ball from the outside of the center case 40 to the inside at the lower left side, and moves to the inside of the center case 40 at the bottom of the center case 40. A stage portion 48 is provided for rolling the played game ball.
Further, a lower back effect device 600 (described later) having a lower movable accessory 610a is disposed behind the stage portion 48 of the center case 40, and is executed on the display device 41 by the lower movable accessory 610a. A predetermined performance operation related to the game progress of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, in the initial state (normal state), the lower movable accessory 610 a is disposed in a state where most of the lower movable accessory 610 a is buried below the rolling surface of the stage portion 48. However, for example, when the possibility of a big hit in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is increased, the lower movable accessory 610a is protruded above the rolling surface of the stage unit 48 as shown in FIG. Thus, an effect operation is performed in which the display device 41 is moved to a position that blocks the front surface of the display unit 41a. Here, the gaming machine 10 overlaps at least a part of the lower movable accessory 610a when it is viewed from the front of the game board 30 so as not to overlap the back side of the starting port device 90, specifically, the front side of the display device 41. It is moved to the position.

  In addition, on the back side of the center case 40 and the front side of the display device 41, an upper / lower effect device 700 (described later) having an upper drive unit 720 and a right drive unit 740 is disposed. The unit 720 and the right drive unit 740 are configured to perform a predetermined performance operation related to the game progress of the decorative special figure variation display game, like the lower movable accessory 610a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, in the initial state (normal state), the logo member 724a and the upper board member 722a constituting the upper drive unit 720, the upper body member 742a constituting the right drive unit 740, and the upper left Most of the thigh member 742b, the left lower leg member 742c, and the lower board member 744a are arranged at positions that do not block the front surface of the display unit 41a. As shown in FIG. 4, the logo member 724a and the upper board member 722a are moved downward, and the upper body member 742a, the left upper leg member 742b, the left lower leg member 742c, and the lower board are moved. An effect operation is performed in which the member 744a is moved to the left and moved to a position that blocks the front surface of the display unit 41a.

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

A normal symbol starting gate (ordinary symbol starting gate) 34 is provided on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. The other hole unit 20 which comprises the three general winning holes 35 is arrange | positioned at the lower left side of the center case 40, and the one general winning opening 35 is arrange | positioned at the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning awards 35,.

  Below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 as a start winning area for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. A normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the ball into a state in which it is easy to flow in and having a second starting winning opening (starting winning area) inside is provided.

The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5) as a drive device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Also, a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is disposed below the normal start gate 34. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 5) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 5) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (first special figure display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. A second special figure fluctuation display unit (second special figure display) 52 for a figure fluctuation display game. Although not shown in the collective display device 50, the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game composed of a variable display section (common figure display) for the normal figure variable display game and four LED lamps. Special figure 1 hold indicator for notification and special figure 2 hold indicator for special figure 2 variable display game notification, for start memory number notification of general figure variable display game composed of two LED lamps The first game status indicator that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of a big hit, the second gaming state indicator that lights up when a short time state occurs and notifies the occurrence of a short time state, and the gaming machine 10 A high-probability alarm that displays that the probability status of the jackpot is a high-probability state when the power is turned on, and a number-of-rounds indicator that displays the number of rounds when the jackpot is hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) are provided. Yes.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the first special figure display 51 and the second special figure display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the display device 41 is performing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. The center segment blinks to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game. When the result of the game is “big hit”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launcher toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the normal start prize is displayed on a general figure hold display (not shown) for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (usual display device) (not shown) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of this normal figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation prize-winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state where the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 5). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display (not shown) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the display device 41 of the center case 40. Is also displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 including an input port, an output unit 130 including an output port and a driver, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A change stop command, a big hit end command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41), and a motor (for example, the moving device) provided on the front frame 12. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. Here, the effect control device 300 functions as a control unit that controls light emission and operation of the lower movable accessory 610a. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on a general-purpose display (not shown), a process for displaying a general-variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

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

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. To perform the process.
For example, if the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure variation display game, a special hit is given. It becomes a gaming state (so-called big hit state).

In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0) from the opening of the big winning opening. .5 seconds) until one of the conditions is achieved is defined as one round, which is a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times (first special gaming state) or 2 times) (Second special game state)) Control (cycle game) to be continued (repeated) is performed.
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating specifications of the gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the embodiment of the present invention, the jackpot probability is 1 / 298.6 when the probability is low, and 1 / 33.178 when the probability is high. That is, the big hit probability at the time of high probability is 9 times that at the time of low probability.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, two types of start ports (start winning port 36 and normal variation winning device 37) are provided, and the small hit probability is different for each starting port. Specifically, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening (first start winning opening) 36, 1 / 373.25, when a game ball is won at the normal variable winning device (second start winning opening) 37 Will have a small hit at 1 / 746.5.

  Furthermore, the probability change (high probability) transition probability when a big hit occurs is 70.0%. In this case, not only the 15R probability variation but also the 2R probability variation is included. The selection probability for each symbol will be described later. Further, the hold when the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 37 (special drawing 2) is prioritized and digested rather than the hold when the game ball wins the start winning opening 36 (special drawing 1).

  The special figure breakdown shows the special game state for each symbol and the state of the specific game state after the special game state ends, and the selection probability for each start port. This selection probability indicates the probability that each symbol is selected when a big hit occurs.

  Symbols 1 to 3 are assigned 15R probability variations 1 to 3. In the 15R probability change, the number of rounds at the time of the big hit is 16, and after the big hit (special game state), the state shifts to a high probability (so-called probability change) state. The difference between the 15R probability variation 1 and the 16th probability variation 2 is only the design difference. Further, the 15R probability variation 3 is different in that, in addition to the difference in the design, the output ball becomes 12R. That is, when the symbol 1 or 2 is selected, more balls are played than when the symbol 3 is selected, which is set to be more advantageous to the player.

  Furthermore, as shown in the part surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 7, in the case of special figure 2, the probability that 15R probability variation 1 and 2 are selected is set to be higher than in the case of special figure 1. The player is more advantageous when the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 37.

  Symbol 4 is assigned 2R probability variation. In the 2R probability variation, the number of rounds at the big hit is 2, and the opening / closing pattern of the open / close door 38c of the special variable prize winning device 38 (big prize opening) is the same as that at the small hit.

  In the 2R probability variation, the big hit probability becomes a high probability state after the big hit (special game state) ends. At this time, whether or not the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variation prize winning device 37 are in a normal power support state in which the movable members 37b and 37b are easily opened depends on the game state before the big hit occurrence. Details of this point will be described later.

  Symbols 5 to 13 are normally assigned 15R. The difference between 15R and normal 1-9 is the probability that the stop symbol is different from the probability of being selected. In 15R normal, the number of rounds at the time of big hit is 16, and in this embodiment, the number of balls is 12R. In addition, after the special gaming state ends, the low probability state and the ordinary power support state are entered. The number of times that the normal power support state is continued (the number of time reductions) depends on the gaming state when the big hit occurs. Details of this point will be described later.

  When a symbol corresponding to 2R probability variation and 15R normal is selected, the selection probability is set to be the same in either case of special figure 1 or special figure 2.

  In the gaming state, four types of states are defined depending on whether the jackpot probability is a low probability or a high probability, and whether or not there is a general power support.

  In the case of 15R probability variation (1 to 3), which is a big hit in symbols 1 to 3, the high probability state continues until the next big hit, and the ordinary power support information also continues without depending on the gaming state. When a big hit is made with other symbols, the content of the specific gaming state changes according to the gaming state. Details will be described below.

  When the game state is a state where the probability of jackpot is low, and there is no ordinary power support, the so-called normal state, when the symbol 4 which is 2R probability variation is selected, It shifts to a state without support, a so-called latent probability change state. When symbols 5 to 13 (15R normal) are selected, the ordinary power support state is maintained until the special symbol variation display game for the number of times corresponding to the symbols is executed with the jackpot probability remaining in the low probability state. Will continue.

When the game state is a state where the probability of jackpot is high and there is no ordinary power support, that is, a so-called latent probability variation state, and the symbol 4 which is 2R probability variation is selected, the jackpot probability is a high probability state, Transitions to the power support state. Further, when symbols 5 to 13 (15R normal) are selected, it is the same as in the normal state. That is, the latent probability changing state and the normal state are different depending on whether or not there is general power support when 2R probability changing (symbol 4) is selected.

  When the game state is a low probability of jackpot probability and the normal power support state, the so-called short-time state, and the symbol 4 with 2R probability change is selected, the jackpot probability is high as in the latent probability change state. It shifts to the probability state and the ordinary power support state. When symbols 5 to 13 (15R normal) are selected, the special symbol variation display game for the number of times corresponding to each symbol is maintained with the jackpot probability remaining in the low probability state as in the normal state. Until it is executed, the ordinary power support state continues.

  It should be noted that when the big hit occurs in the short-time state, the number of times the normal power support state continues is set to be slightly higher than when the big hit occurs in the normal state. For example, when the symbol 6 is selected, the normal power support state continues 50 times in the normal state, but the normal power support state continues 60 times in the short time state.

  When the gaming state is a state with a high probability of jackpot and a normal power support state, a so-called probability variation state, the state after each symbol selection is the same as in the time-short state.

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 8 and 9) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 10).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 8, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs after an interrupt disable process (step S1) is performed. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to off (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13). If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 9, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area in step S17, and then the high-probability notification provided in the collective display device 50 is performed. The LED ON data is set in the segment area (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process for transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later is performed to the effect control device 300, and the process proceeds to step S23.

On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number per hit) for determining a normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S25), an interrupt is permitted (step S26). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure detection signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S27 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for turning off all output ports (step S30) are performed. After that, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S31), a process for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32), and then saving the checksum ( In step S33), after performing the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S34), it waits for the power of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started.

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

Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed.
Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switches 35a and 35b, and the count switch 38a, and error monitoring ( A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor switch A magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) is performed in which detection signals from 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 are checked to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already timed up, or the special figure game processing timer has been updated (-1) and then timed up (step A3). It is determined whether the time is up (step A4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special game process number.

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

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “1”, the special figure change for setting the special figure stop display time, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. Medium processing (step A10) is performed.

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

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

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

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

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

Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed.
Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the said special figure game process is performed. finish.

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure start port switch common processing, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port switch (a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded, the loaded value is updated (+1), and whether or not the output number overflows (step A205), the output number overflows. If not (step A206; No), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal output count area (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs has overflowed (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A210) is performed.
Then, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A211). ), A special decoration figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A212), and a command setting process (step A213) is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing processing (step A214) for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A215). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared, and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A216). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A217), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A218), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (Step A219). Then, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is loaded. Then, preparation (step A220) is performed, special figure hold information determination processing (step A221) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common processing is terminated. The details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A222), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A223; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A224), and command setting processing (Step A225) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, also when it is determined in step A223 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A223; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A221) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 14, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state). (Step A233) is performed.
Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value is a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), or if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234; Yes). ) Ends the special figure hold information determination process.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing the processes in step A233 and step A234. The subsequent processing is performed.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

If the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is not a big hit (step A236; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), and the process proceeds to step A245.
On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is a big hit (step A236; Yes), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A238). .

  If the result of the check in step A238 is that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is determined (step A239; Yes), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A240), and the process proceeds to step A242. If it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A239; No), the big hit symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A241), and the process proceeds to step A242.

  Next, in step A242, the jackpot symbol random number is checked and the corresponding winning information pointer is obtained (step A242). After setting the jackpot information table address table (step A243), the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired and set (step A244), and the process proceeds to step A245.

  Subsequently, in step A245, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (big hit information table or outlier information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A246). Next, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A247), and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A248).

Subsequently, a start opening winning flag of the start opening switch to be monitored is prepared (step A249), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command is prepared (step A250), and special figure information setting processing (step A251). Second half variation pattern setting processing (step A252) and variation pattern setting processing (step A253) are performed.
Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (step A254), and the value of the second half variation number is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A255). Then, command setting processing (step A256) is performed.
Subsequently, a start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A257), a command setting process (step A258) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A271).
When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A272; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A273).
And if it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A274; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A275), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A276; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A277) is performed.

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A278), and command setting processing (step A279) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A275 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A276; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A277), and a customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A278) and the command setting process (step A279) are also executed, so the process proceeds to step A280 without performing these processes. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A280) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A272 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A272; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A281) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A281 will be described later.
After that, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A282) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A274 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A274; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A283) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A283 will be described later.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A284) in FIG. 1 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process ends.
In this way, if the special figure 2 hold number in step A271 and step A272 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in step A273 and step A274, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A281) is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A283) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 variation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A301) for setting shift information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not there is is performed. Subsequently, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A302) for setting shift information and small hit information is performed on the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A303) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A304).
Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A305), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A306).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A307), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A308).
Thereafter, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A309), and special figure information setting processing (step A310) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A311) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A312) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A313) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A281) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. A jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A321) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not there is. Subsequently, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A322) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A324).
Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A325), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A326).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328).
After that, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A329), and special figure information setting processing (step A330) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A331) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A332) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 17 (a) shows the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 16 (a). In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A341), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A342), the first special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 1. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

  When the jackpot information is saved (step A343; Yes), that is, when the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A343; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number is stored from the jackpot random number save area. Load and prepare (step A344) to prepare special figure 1 determination data (step A345).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A346) is performed. When the small hit is not made (step A347), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A347; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A348), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A348). A349), the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 17B shows a small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 2 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A351), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A352), the second special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 2. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

  If the jackpot information is saved (step A353; Yes), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 2, the jackpot random value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A353; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 2, the jackpot random number is stored from the jackpot random number save area. Load and prepare (step A354) to prepare special figure 2 determination data (step A355).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A356) is performed, and if it is not a small hit (step A357), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A357; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A358), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A358). A359), the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

[Design variation control processing]
Next, the details of the symbol variation control process (step A19) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the symbol variation control process, first, the target variation control flag is set, and it is checked whether or not the symbol is varying (step A361).
If it is determined that the symbol is changing (step A362; Yes), a symbol display table (for display) corresponding to the target symbol is acquired (step A363), and the variation time of the target symbol is acquired. Is updated by -1 to check whether or not the time is up (step A364).

If it is determined that the time is up (step A365; Yes), the initial value of the symbol variation control timer is saved in the subject variation timer area (step A366), and the variation symbol number of the subject symbol is updated ( Step A367) and step A368 are entered.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is not up (step A365; No), step A366 and step A367 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step A368 to load the value of the target variable symbol number area as the display symbol pointer. (Step A368), the process proceeds to step A371.

  If it is determined in step A362 that the symbol is not changing (step A362; No), a symbol display table (for stoppage) corresponding to the target symbol is acquired (step A369), and the display symbol pointer Is loaded with the value of the target stop symbol number area (step A370), and the process proceeds to step A371.

  Next, in step A371, display data corresponding to the display symbol pointer is acquired (step A371), the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (step A372), and the symbol variation control process is terminated.

Next, the details of the game board 30 in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, the gaming board 30 includes a flat gaming board unit 60 in which a gaming area 32 and the like are formed, a center case 40 fitted into a predetermined position from the front side of the gaming board unit 60, and a grand prize. The mouth device 80 (guidance device) , the starting port device 90 and the other hole unit 20, the lower back effect device 600 disposed in the lower part on the back side of the game board unit 60, and the upper part on the back side of the game board unit 60 An upper / lower effect producing device 700 and a display device 41 arranged on the back side of the upper / lower effect producing device 700 are provided.

FIG. 20 is a front view of the above-described upper / lower effect production apparatus 700.
As shown in FIG. 20, the upper back rendering device 700 includes an upper drive unit 720 that drives a logo member 724a and an upper board member 722a, an upper body member 742a, a left upper leg member 742b, a left lower leg member 742c, and a lower board. A right drive unit 740 that drives the member 744 a, a left decorative member 760 that decorates the left side portion of the center case 40, and a back surface storage member 780 are configured.

FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the upper / lower effect production apparatus 700.
As shown in FIG. 21, the back surface storage member 780 has a box shape with an open front surface. The left decorative member 760 is on the left side of the back surface storage member 780, and the upper drive unit is on the top of the back surface storage member 780. 720, and the right drive unit 740 is housed on the right side.
A rectangular opening 780 a is formed at the center of the back surface of the back surface storage member 780 so as to correspond to the display unit 41 a of the display device 41.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the upper drive unit 720 and the right drive unit 740.
As shown in FIG. 22, the upper drive unit 720 drives an upper board drive unit 722 that drives a member simulating the upper half of the surfboard and a decorative member (logo member 724a; see FIG. 31) having a logo type. And a logo driving unit 724.
The right drive unit 740 includes a humanoid drive unit 742 that drives a member imitating a human and a lower board drive unit 744 that drives a member imitating the lower half of the surfboard.
Each unit is stored in the back surface storage member 780 while being attached to the drive unit base member 710.

FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the humanoid drive unit 742.
As shown in FIG. 23, the humanoid drive unit 742 includes an upper body member 742a that imitates the upper body among members imitating humans, a left upper thigh member 742b that imitates the upper left thigh, and a lower left that imitates the lower left thigh. A thigh member 742c, a left foot member 742d imitating the left foot, a humanoid drive unit base member 742e serving as a base on which the above members are disposed, an upper body member 742a, a left upper leg member 742b, and a left lower leg member 742c A human-type drive unit driving device 742f for driving the human-type drive unit, a human-type drive unit decoration member 742g for decorating the human-type drive unit 742, a human-type drive unit LED board 742h for causing the human-type drive unit 742 to emit light, and a human-type drive unit A board cover 742i for fixing the LED board 742h.

  The upper body member 742a includes an upper body drive shaft 742a1 and an upper body guide shaft (not shown) on the back side thereof. The upper body drive shaft 742a1 is connected to the human drive unit upper drive groove 742f6a1 of the human drive unit drive device 742f through a long hole human drive unit drive shaft hole 742e1 formed in the human drive unit base member 742e. 742f6b1 is inserted. The upper body guide shaft is inserted into upper body guide holes 742e2 and 742e2 formed in a long hole formed in the human-type drive unit base member 742e.

  The left upper leg member 742b includes a left upper leg shaft 742b1 on the back side thereof. The left upper thigh shaft 742b1 is connected to the humanoid drive unit lower drive groove 742f6a2 of the humanoid drive unit drive device 742f through the elongated left upper thigh member drive shaft hole 742e3 formed in the humanoid drive unit base member 742e. 742f6b2 is inserted.

  The left lower leg member 742c includes a left lower leg shaft 742c1 and a left lower leg rotation shaft 742c2 on the back side thereof. The left crus shaft 742c1 is inserted into a long hole-like left crus guide hole 742e4 formed in the human-type drive unit base member 742e. Further, the left lower leg rotation shaft 742c2 is inserted into a left lower leg rotation shaft hole 742e5 formed in the humanoid drive unit base member 742e.

Next, the humanoid drive unit driving device 742f will be described.
FIG. 25 is a front view of the human-type drive unit driving device 742f with the front cover member 742f6a removed.
As shown in FIG. 25, the human-type drive unit driving device 742f includes a human-type drive unit motor 742f1, a human-type drive unit gear member 742f2 that rotates under the control of the motor 742f1, and an operation gear on the human-type drive unit. A member 742f3, a human drive unit lower operation gear member 742f4, a human drive unit position detection sensor 742f5 for detecting the position of the human drive unit upper operation gear member 742f3, and a cover member for disposing the above members 742f6.

  The human-type drive unit gear member 742f2 includes a drive gear 742f2a that is pivotally attached to the rotation shaft 742f1a of the human-type drive unit motor 742f1, and first to fourth driven gears 742f2b to 742f2e that are driven by the rotation of the drive gear 742f2a. It is equipped with.

The human drive unit upper operation gear member 742f3 is a gear that meshes with the drive gear 742f2a, and has a protruding piece 742f3a on the outer periphery thereof.
The protruding piece 742f3a has a long hole-like insertion hole 742f3b, and the upper body drive shaft 742a1 of the upper body member 742a can be inserted into the insertion hole 742f3b.
Further, the projecting piece 742f3a includes a light shielding portion 742f3c capable of shielding light at the tip thereof. When the human-type drive unit upper operation gear member 742f3 is in the initial position, the position (initial position) of the upper body member 742a can be detected by detecting the light shielding portion 742f3c by the human-type drive unit position detection sensor 742f5. It can be done.
The human-type drive unit position detection sensor 742f5 has a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion that face each other, and the light receiving portion detects that the light shielding portion 742f3c blocks the light from the light emitting portion, whereby the position of the light shielding portion 742f3c is detected. Is detected.

The human-type drive unit lower operation gear member 742f4 is a gear that meshes with the fourth driven gear 742f2e, and has a protruding piece 742f4a on the outer periphery thereof.
The protruding piece 742f4a has a long hole-shaped insertion hole 742f4b, and the left upper leg shaft 742b1 of the left upper leg member 742b can be inserted into the insertion hole 742f4b.

The cover member 742f6 includes a front cover member 742f6a and a rear cover member 742f6b. The front cover member 742f6a and the rear cover member 742f6b are elongated human-shaped drive unit upper drive grooves 742f6a1 and 742f6b1 through which the upper body drive shaft 742a1 of the upper body member 742a is opposed to each other, and the upper left of the left upper leg member 742b. Long-hole shaped human-type drive unit lower drive grooves 742f6a2 and 742f6b2 for inserting the thigh shaft 742b1.
The humanoid drive unit drive shaft hole 742e1 is provided such that the longitudinal direction of the hole is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the humanoid drive unit upper drive grooves 742f6a1 and 742f6b1.
The left upper thigh member drive shaft hole 742e3 is provided such that the longitudinal direction of the hole is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the humanoid drive unit lower drive grooves 742f6a2 and 742f6b2.

Next, operation modes of the upper body member 742a, the left upper leg member 742b, and the left lower leg member 742c constituting the humanoid drive unit 742 will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 24, the upper body member 742a, the left upper leg member 742b, and the left lower leg member 742c indicated by solid lines are those before driving (initial position), and the upper body member 742a, the left upper leg member 742b indicated by the broken lines, The left lower leg member 742c is after driving (maximum operating position).

  First, under the control of the humanoid drive unit motor 742f1, when the drive gear 742f2a rotates clockwise (as viewed from the front of the gaming machine), the humanoid drive unit upper operation gear member 742f3 rotates counterclockwise. To do. At this time, the upper body drive shaft 742a1 of the upper body member 742a inserted through the insertion hole 742f3b is pushed down by the projecting piece 742f3a and moves along the longitudinal direction of the human drive unit upper drive grooves 742f6a1, 742f6b1. As a result, the upper body member 742a pivotally supported by the upper body drive shaft 742a1 moves in the lower left direction as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the drive gear 742f2a rotates clockwise (as viewed from the front of the gaming machine) under the control of the humanoid drive unit motor 742f1, the fourth driven gear 742f2e also rotates clockwise to perform humanoid drive. The unit lower operation gear member 742f4 rotates counterclockwise. At this time, the left upper thigh shaft 742b1 of the left upper thigh member 742b inserted through the insertion hole 742f4b is pushed down by the projecting piece 742f4a and moves along the longitudinal direction of the humanoid drive unit lower drive grooves 742f6a2, 742f6b2. . As a result, the left upper leg member 742b pivotally supported by the left upper leg shaft 742b1 moves in the lower left direction as shown in FIG. 24, and the left lower leg member 742c contacting the left upper leg member 742b It will rotate counterclockwise around the moving shaft 742c2.

Next, the lower board drive unit 744 will be described.
26 is a front view of the lower board drive unit 744, FIG. 27 is a rear view of the unit 744, and FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 744.
As shown in FIG. 26, the lower board drive unit 744 includes a lower board member 744a that is a member simulating the lower half of the surfboard, a lower board motor 744b that drives the lower board member 744a, a lower board member 744a, and other members. A lower board base member 744c for attaching the lower board member, a lower board position detection sensor 744d for detecting an initial position when driving the lower board member 744a, and a right leg member simulating a right foot placed on the lower board member 744a 744e and a right decorative member 744f that decorates the front side of the lower board motor 744b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the lower board drive unit 744 includes a drive gear 744g attached to the rotation shaft 744b1 of the lower board motor 744b, intermediate gears 744h and 744i meshing with the drive gear 744g, and an intermediate gear 744i. A lower board end gear 744j of a driven gear that meshes. As shown in FIG. 28, the lower board end gear 744j is a sector gear that reciprocates within a certain angle, and two bosses 744j1 and 744j1 are provided on the plane of the gear 744j. A shaft hole (not shown) having an inner diameter equal to the outer diameter of the two bosses 744j1 and 744j1 is provided on the back surface side of the lower board member 744a. The two bosses 744j1 and 744j1 are provided on the lower board base member 744c. The long holes 744c1 and 744c1 provided are fitted into the shaft hole. Further, a rotation shaft hole 744a1 for rotating the lower board member 744a is provided at a lower end portion of the lower board member 744a, and a rotation shaft 744c2 provided at the lower end portion of the lower board base member 744c is fitted. It comes to match. The rotation shaft 744c2 is provided with a torsion spring T. One end of the torsion spring T is fixed to the lower board base member 744c, and the other end is fixed to the lower board member 744a. Thereby, when the lower board member 744a is rotated from the initial position, a restoring force for returning the lower board member 744a to the initial position is generated by the torsion spring T.

A light shielding plate 744a2 is provided at the lower end of the lower board member 744a. When the lower board member 744a is in the initial position, the lower board position detection sensor 744d is connected to the lower board base member 744c so that the light emitted from the light emitting portion of the lower board position detection sensor 744d is blocked by the light shielding plate 744a2. It is arranged on the front side.
The lower board position detection sensor 744d includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and detects the position of the object (here, the lower board member 744a) by blocking light emitted from the light emitting unit. Can be done.

  The lower board drive unit 744 includes a lower board connecting member 744k that connects the lower board member 744a and the right foot member 744e, as shown in FIGS. The lower board connecting member 744k includes shaft holes 744k1 and 744k1 at both ends thereof. A boss provided on the back side of the lower board member 744a is fitted into the shaft hole 744k1 provided at one end of the lower board connecting member 744k. The lower mounting shaft 744e2 of the upper mounting shaft 744e1 and the lower mounting shaft 744e2 provided on the back surface side of the right foot member 744e is fitted into the shaft hole 744k1 provided at the other end. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the lower board drive unit 744 includes a right foot knee member 744l simulating the knee portion of the right foot. The right foot knee member 744l is provided with a mounting hole 74411 on the front surface side thereof, and an upper mounting shaft 744e1 provided on the back surface side of the right foot member 744e is fitted therein.

Next, the driving mode of the lower board driving unit 744 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG.
FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of a lower board vibration mode for vibrating the lower board member 744a.
When the lower board member 744a is vibrated, as shown in FIG. 29, the lower board end gear member 744j is rotated clockwise by a first angle (for example, 6.88 degrees) from the initial position (viewed from the back side of the game board). Then, the control of repeating the operation of returning to the initial position a plurality of times is performed.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a lower board tilting mode in which the lower board member 744a is tilted.
When tilting the lower board member 744a, as shown in FIG. 30, the lower board end gear member 744j is moved from the initial position by a second angle (for example, 52 degrees) larger than the first angle (the back side of the game board). Control to rotate clockwise (viewed from the side).

Next, the logo drive unit 724 constituting the upper drive unit 720 will be described.
FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view of the logo driving unit 724, and FIG. 32 is a rear view of the logo driving unit 724.
As shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the logo driving unit 724 drives the logo member 724a having the logo type, the logo unit base member 724b in which the logo member 724a is rotatably disposed, and the logo member 724a. And a logo return spring 724c for returning to the initial position.

  The logo member 724a includes a logo shaft 724a1 serving as a central axis when rotating the logo member 724a and a logo engaging shaft 724a2 transmitting a driving force when rotating the logo member 724a. ing.

The logo unit base member 724b includes a logo shaft hole 724b1 through which the logo shaft 724a1 is inserted, a logo engagement shaft hole 724b2 through which the logo engagement shaft 724a2 is inserted, and the logo unit base member 724b through the upper board drive unit 722 (in front of the upper board). A fixing portion 724b3 for fixing to the front surface of the base member 722c) is provided.
The logo engagement shaft hole 724b2 is formed in an arc shape so that the logo member 724a can be rotated.

Next, the upper board drive unit 722 constituting the upper drive unit 720 will be described.
37 is a front view of the upper board drive unit 722, FIG. 38 is a front view of the upper board drive unit 722 with the upper board front base member 722c and the upper board rear base member 722d removed, and FIG. FIG. 40 is an exploded perspective view of the upper board drive unit 722.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 to 40, the upper board drive unit 722 includes an upper board member 722a that is a member simulating the upper half of the surfboard, and an upper board drive mechanism 722b that drives the upper board member 722a and the logo member 724a. And an upper board front base member 722c and an upper board rear base member 722d for attaching the upper board member 722a and other members, and an initial position of the upper board member 722a when the upper board member 722a is driven. And an upper board position detection sensor 722e.

  The upper board member 722a is an upper board cam contact that can come into contact with an upper board shaft hole 722a1 through which the upper board shaft 722d1 provided in the upper board rear base member 722d is inserted, and an upper board cam member (upper board action portion) 722b3a described later. A contact portion (upper board action receiving portion) 722a2.

  The upper board drive mechanism 722b includes an upper board motor 722b1, an upper board common gear member 722b2 attached to the rotation shaft 722b1a of the upper board motor 722b1, an upper board rear gear member 722b3 meshing with the upper board common gear member 722b2. An upper board front gear member 722b4 that rotates about the same rotation axis (upper board gear shaft 722d2) as the upper board rear gear member 722b3, and a logo swing gear member 722b5 that meshes with the upper board front gear member 722b4; It has.

The upper board rear gear member 722b3 includes an upper board cam member (upper board action portion) 722b3a on the plane.
The upper board cam member 722b3a uses an eccentric cam, and the distance from the rotation center (upper board gear shaft 722d2) to the contact position of the upper board cam contact portion (upper board action receiving portion) 722a2 is the rotation angle of the upper board cam member 722b3a. Accordingly, it varies periodically.

Similar to the upper board cam member 722b3a, the logo swing gear member 722b5 includes a logo swing cam member (logo swing action portion) 722b5a on the plane.
The logo swing cam member 722b5a is an eccentric cam, and the distance from the rotation center (logo gear shaft 722d3) to the contact position of the logo engagement shaft 724a2 is periodically changed according to the rotation angle of the logo swing cam member 722b5a. It fluctuates.

The upper board front base member 722c is arranged in the upper board gear shaft hole 722c1 through which the upper board gear shaft 722d2 disposed in the upper board rear base member 722d is inserted, the logo gear shaft hole 722c2 through which the logo gear shaft 722d3 is inserted, and the logo member 724a. An upper board logo shaft hole 722c3 through which the provided logo shaft 724a1 is inserted and an upper board logo engagement shaft hole 722c4 through which the logo engagement shaft 724a2 is inserted are provided.
The upper board logo engagement shaft hole 722c4 is formed in an arc shape so that the logo member 724a can be rotated.

  The upper board rear base member 722d includes an upper board shaft 722d1 which is a rotation shaft of the upper board member 722a, an upper board gear shaft 722d2 which is a rotation shaft of the upper board rear gear member 722b3 and the upper board front gear member 722b4, and a logo. And a logo gear shaft 722d3 which is a rotation shaft of the swinging gear member 722b5.

Next, driving modes of the logo driving unit 724 and the upper board driving unit 722 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing a state before the logo member 724a of the logo drive unit 724 and the upper board member 722a of the upper board drive unit 722 are driven.
In a state before being driven, the logo member 724a is kept stationary so as not to be rotated by its own weight by the logo return spring 724c.
In a state before driving, the upper board member 722a maintains a stationary state by preventing the upper board member 722a from rotating due to its own weight by bringing the upper board member 722a2 into contact with the lower part of the upper board member 722b3a. (See FIG. 39).

FIG. 34 (a) is a front view when the logo swing gear member 722b5 is rotated 10.87 degrees counterclockwise as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine from the initial position.
As shown in FIG. 34A, the logo swing cam member 722b5a is rotated from the logo gear shaft 722d3, which is the rotation center, to the contact position of the logo engagement shaft 724a2 while being rotated 10.87 degrees counterclockwise from the initial position. Therefore, the logo member 724a maintains the state before being driven.
At this time, since the distance from the upper board gear shaft 722d2 which is the rotation center to the contact position of the upper board cam contact portion 722a2 does not change, the upper board cam member 722b3a maintains the state before driving. ing.

FIG. 34 (b) is a front view when the logo swing gear member 722b5 is rotated 51.85 degrees counterclockwise when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine from the initial position.
As shown in FIG. 34B, when the logo swing cam member 722b5a is rotated 51.85 degrees counterclockwise from the initial position, the distance from the logo gear shaft 722d3 to the contact position of the logo engagement shaft 724a2 increases. Therefore, the logo engaging shaft 724a2 is pushed downward to the right, and the logo member 724a rotates clockwise by a predetermined angle (for example, 18.57 degrees) when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine.
At this time, since the distance from the upper board gear shaft 722d2 to the contact position of the upper board cam contact portion 722a2 does not change, the upper board cam member 722b3a maintains the state before driving.

FIG. 35A is a diagram showing a state immediately before the distance from the upper board gear shaft 722d2 to the contact position of the upper board cam contact portion 722a2 changes.
At this time, since the distance from the logo gear shaft 722d3 to the contact position of the logo engagement shaft 724a2 is increased from the initial position, the logo engagement shaft 724a2 is pushed downward to the right, and the logo member 724a. Is stationary in a state where it is rotated by a predetermined angle clockwise as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine.

FIG. 35B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the distance from the upper board gear shaft 722d2 to the contact position of the upper board cam contact portion 722a2 changes, and the upper board cam contact portion 722a2 is separated from the upper board cam member 722b3a.
At this time, the upper board member 722a is rotated by a predetermined angle due to the weight of the upper board member 722a.

FIG. 36A is a diagram illustrating an operation when the upper board member 722a is returned to the initial position.
As shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the upper board member 722a is returned to the initial position, the upper board rear gear member 722b3 is moved from the back side of the gaming machine when the upper board cam contact portion 722a2 is separated from the upper board cam member 722b3a. By rotating counterclockwise as seen, the upper board cam member 722b3a is again brought into contact with the upper board cam contact portion 722a2, and the upper board member 722a is returned to the initial position.

FIG. 36B is a diagram illustrating an operation when the logo member 724a is returned to the initial position.
As shown in FIG. 36 (b), when the logo member 724a is rotated by a predetermined angle clockwise when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine, the logo swing gear member 722b5 is rotated clockwise when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine. , Since the distance from the logo gear shaft 722d3 to the contact position of the logo engagement shaft 724a2 is reduced, the logo member 724a is pushed by the logo return spring 724c until the force of the gaming machine When viewed from the front side, it rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle and returns to the initial position.

Next, the special prize opening device 80 will be described.
FIG. 41 is a front view of the special prize opening device 80, and FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the special prize opening device 80.
The big prize opening device 80 includes a special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 38, a normal symbol start gate (normal figure start gate) 34, a shelf 82 for guiding the game ball toward the normal variable prize winning device 37, The other hole member 84 which comprises the general winning opening 35, and the large winning opening base member 86 (base member) comprised with these apparatuses and the clear member which arrange | positions a member are provided.

  As described above, the special variation winning device 38 includes an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c. The special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning port solenoid 38b on the back side of the large winning port base member 86, and the special variable winning device 38 is driven by driving the open / close door 38c by the large winning port solenoid 38b. It can be opened and closed.

  The normal symbol start gate 34 is configured by a gate-like member through which a game ball can pass. The normal symbol start gate 34 is disposed so as to protrude from the front side of the special prize opening base member 86, and is disposed above the open / close door 38c.

The shelf 82 is an inclined member that guides the game ball flowing down below the special variation winning device 38 toward the normal variation winning device 37 disposed at the lower left of the shelf 82.
Specifically, as shown in the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the shelf 82 shown in FIG. 43, each shelf 82 has a normal inclined portion 82a inclined to the lower left and a gentle inclination having a smaller inclination angle than the normal inclined portion 82a. A portion 82b and a steeply inclined portion 82c having a larger inclination angle than the normal inclined portion 82a. More specifically, the shelf 82 is disposed in the order of the steeply inclined portion 82c, the gently inclined portion 82b, and the normal inclined portion 82a from the right end. That is, the shelf 82 has a first inclined part (slowly inclined part 82b) and a larger inclination angle than the first inclined part (slowly inclined part 82b) and is downstream of the first inclined part (slowly inclined part 82b). And a second inclined portion (normally inclined portion 82a) disposed on the surface. Further, the shelf portion 82 includes a third inclined portion (steeply inclined portion 82c) for rolling the game ball that has flowed down without winning the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38), and the third inclined portion (steeply inclined portion). The portion 82c) has a larger inclination angle than the second inclined portion (normal inclined portion 82a), and is provided upstream of the first inclined portion (slow inclined portion 82B).
Here, the shelf portion 82 can be guided toward the normal inclined portion 82a in a state where the momentum of the game ball guided from the steeply inclined portion 82c is attenuated by including the gentle inclined portion 82b.
Therefore, after the game ball flows down to the steeply inclined portion 82c and rolls, the momentum when the game ball reaches the normal inclined portion 82a, and after the game ball flows down to the gently inclined portion 82b and rolls, The difference from the momentum when the game ball reaches the normal inclined portion 82a can be reduced, and the game in which the shelf 82 is rolled regardless of the position of the game ball flowing down to the shelf 82. It becomes possible to stabilize the rate at which the ball approaches the normal variation winning device 37, making it easier to adjust the nail.
As shown in FIG. 44, a normal variation winning device 37 is arranged on the extended slope of the normal inclined portion 82a, and the game ball rolling on the normal inclined portion 82a has a normal variation. It will flow down toward the ordinary power winning area W having the possibility of winning the winning device 37.
Nails N <b> 1 to N <b> 4 are provided in the vicinity of the ordinary power winning area W. The gap between the nail N1 and the nail N2 is one or more game balls, and the gap between the nail N2 and the nail N3 is also one or more game balls. Then, the game ball that has flowed down the upper surface of the normal inclined portion 82a (shelf portion 82) and passed between the nail N1 and the nail N2 flows down to the normal variation winning device 37 side, and the normal variation winning device 37 is open. If it is, it is possible to win a prize for the device. On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed down the upper surface of the normal inclined portion 82a (shelf portion 82) and passed between the nail N2 and the nail N3 flows down to the out port 39 side. Further, the nail N4 is juxtaposed to the left of the nail N3, and plays a role of guiding the game ball that has passed between the nail N1 and the nail N2 to the normal variation winning device 37 side.
Here, the gaming machine 10 is provided with the variable winning device 37 in the downstream direction of the inclined surface of the second inclined portion (normal inclined portion 82a).

The other hole member 84 is a member that constitutes the general winning opening 35, and is configured to guide the game ball that has won the general winning opening 35 from the front side to the back side of the game board 30.
Further, as shown in the cross-sectional view of the other hole member 84 in FIG. 43, at the lower part of the other hole member 84, a game ball that flows down to the right of the other hole member 84 without winning the general winning opening 35 is a shelf. Another hole lower sphere guiding portion 84a for guiding to the steeply inclined portion 82c of 82 is provided.

45 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrow XX in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 45, the special prize opening device 80 includes a count switch 38a on the back side of the special prize opening base member 86 and in the vicinity of the open / close door 38c. As a result, it is possible to immediately detect the game ball won in the special variation winning device 38.
In addition, the special prize opening device 80 is arranged so that the lower part of the special prize opening device 80 can be illuminated from the rear by disposing the LED board 620 behind the special prize opening at the back of the lens member 87 below the special prize opening. It has become.

FIG. 46 explains the big prize mouth ball flow down path member 615, the big prize mouth back LED board 620, and the big prize mouth back LED board holder 640 of the lower back rendering apparatus 600 arranged on the back side of the big prize mouth apparatus 80. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 46, the prize winning ball flow downstream member 615 is formed of a box-shaped clear member having an open front surface. A top prize opening ball drop notch 615a is provided on the top surface of the top prize opening ball flow path member 615, and a game ball that has won a prize winning opening via the top prize opening ball drop notch 615a is a big prize opening. The ball can flow down into the ball flow down channel member 615. In addition, a large winning opening inclined portion 615b that descends to the lower left is provided on the lower surface of the big winning opening sphere flow down member 615. The game ball is guided to the winning mouth exit 615c. In addition, a winning opening switch mounting portion 615d is provided at the upper right portion of the big winning opening ball flow downstream member 615, and the game ball won in the general winning opening 35 disposed on the right side of the special variable winning device 38. A winning opening switch 35a for detecting the event can be attached.
The big prize opening ball flow down path member 615 is disposed on the back side of the big prize opening device 80 and below the second big prize opening second member 89 (see FIG. 45). Further, the winning prize back LED substrate 620 is attached by the winning prize back LED board mounting portion 640a of the winning prize back LED board holder 640, and is arranged behind the winning prize ball flow down path member 615.
As a result, the special prize opening device 80 is indirectly decorated with the light emitted from the special prize opening back LED substrate 620 disposed behind the special prize opening device 80, so that the decoration effect of the device can be enhanced. . In addition, when a game ball wins the special variation winning device 38, it becomes possible to visually recognize how the game ball flows down in the big winning mouth ball flow-down member 615, which can enhance the interest of the game. it can.

FIG. 47 is an exploded perspective view of the special prize opening device 80.
As shown in FIG. 47, the special prize opening device 80 includes a special prize lower lens member 87, a special prize opening first member 88, and a special prize opening second member 89 on the back side of the special prize opening base member 86. And a special prize opening solenoid 38b.

The special prize lower lens member 87 is a lens member that diffuses and irradiates light to the lower part of the special prize mouth base member 86 in order to make the special prize opening device 80 emit decorative light.
Further, the winning prize lower lens member 87 is provided with a bent portion 87 a for guiding the game ball flowing into the winning prize mouth to the back side of the winning prize lower lens member 87.

  The first prize-winning member 88 includes a count switch 38a that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening. The count switch 38a is arranged in the vicinity of the bent portion 87a.

The special prize opening second member 89 is a cover member that covers the back surface of the special prize opening device 80, and is arranged on the back side of the special prize opening first member 88.
Here, in the special variable winning device 38 (large winning mouth device 80), in order from the front side of the device, a lens member that diffuses light (a large winning mouth lower lens member 87) and a game ball that has won the device. The ball flow down path (large winning opening ball flow down path 615) and the light emission source (large winning opening back LED substrate 620) for irradiating light are provided.
Further, the lens member (Large winning lens member 87) is provided with a bent portion 87a at the upper part for allowing the game ball that has won the device to flow backward.
The special variable winning device 38 (large winning mouth device 80) includes a winning ball detection sensor (count switch 38a) for detecting a game ball won in the device, and the winning ball detection sensor (count switch 38a) is bent. It is provided above the portion 87a.

As shown in FIG. 48, the special prize opening device 80 is provided with a slide member 83 slidable in the front-rear direction of the game board 30 on the shelf portion 82 as a substitute for the normal start gate 34. A special variable winning device 38 may be provided below. The upper surface of the slide member 83 forms a part of the gently inclined portion 82b, and the game ball can always roll on the upper surface. On the other hand, in the case of hitting the normal figure, the slide member 83 moves forward for a predetermined time by the normal electric power SOL 37c (see FIG. 5), and the game ball can be received.
Further, for example, the letter “A” may be processed into a router on the shelf 82, and light may be emitted from the rear of the special prize opening device 80 so that the character portion is decorated.

Next, the start port device 90 will be described.
49 is a front view of the starter device 90, FIG. 50 is a perspective view of the starter device 90 when viewed from the right front side, and FIG. 51 is a view when the starter device 90 is viewed from the right rear side. It is a perspective view.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the starting port device 90 includes a starting winning port (first starting port) 36, a normal variation winning device 37 that forms a second starting port, a ball flow downward force attenuating unit 92, And a starting port device base member 94 for disposing these devices and members.

  The ball flow downward force attenuating portion 92 is disposed on both sides of the start winning opening 36. The ball flow downward attenuating unit 92 causes a game ball that flows down in the vicinity of the side of the start winning opening 36 to collide with the ball flow downward attenuating unit 92, and changes the flow direction of the game ball from the start winning opening 36. It has a function to convert in a direction away from you. Thereby, the ball flow downward attenuating portion 92 can guide the game ball flowing down near the side portion of the start winning opening 36 to the general electric winning area W (see FIG. 44). It becomes possible to make it easy for the game ball to be awarded to the normal variation winning device 37.

The starting port device base member 94 is formed of a substantially rectangular transparent member (for example, clear resin) so that the light irradiated by the lower movable accessory 610a from the rear of the starting port device base member 94 can be transmitted. It has become.
Note that the members forming the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, and the ball flow downward attenuating portion 92 may also be formed of transparent members.
Here, the gaming machine 10 includes the start-up device 90 as a decorative member, at least a part of which is made of a transparent member. The start opening device 90 has a start winning opening 36 as a winning opening where a game ball can win in a position corresponding to the transparent member, a state where the game ball is easy to win, and the game ball is difficult to win or wins. This is provided with a normal variable winning device 37 as a variable winning device that can be changed to a state of not performing.
As a result, the lower movable accessory 610a and the start winning opening 36 can be decorated and lit without providing lighting devices in the lower movable accessory 610a and the starting winning opening 36, respectively. The decorative light emission of 610a and the start winning opening 36 can be performed without cost.
In addition, by making the lower movable accessory 610a illuminate, the start winning opening 36 can be indirectly brightened, thereby making it easier to understand the position of the starting winning opening 36, and the player can set the start winning opening 36 in a clear manner. It makes it easier to aim and launch game balls.
In addition, the lower movable combination 610a and the normal variation winning device 37 can be decorated and lit without providing a lighting device in each of the lower movable combination 610a and the normal variation winning device 37. The decorative light emission of the object 610a and the normal variation winning device 37 can be performed without cost.
Further, by causing the lower movable accessory 610a to light up decoratively, the normal variation winning device 37 can be indirectly brightened, thereby making it easier to understand the position of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the player can recognize the normal variation winning device. It becomes easier to launch game balls aiming at the device.

The starter device 90 includes a starter device back surface member 96 that forms a first starter port outlet 96a for discharging the game balls won in the start winning port 36 on the back side of the starter device base member 94. ing.
The starting port device back surface member 96 is also made of a transparent member (for example, a clear resin), like the starting port device base member 94.
Since a lower movable effect device 610, which will be described later, is disposed on the back side of the start port device 90, the first start port ball outlet 96a is formed on the back surface member 96 of the start port device 96 (as viewed from the back side of the gaming machine 10). ) It is arranged to escape to the right side.

Next, the lower back rendering device 600 will be described.
FIG. 52 is a front view of the lower back rendering device 600.
As shown in FIG. 52, the lower back rendering device 600 mainly includes a lower movable rendering device 610 provided with a lower movable accessory 610a as a movable member capable of emitting light, a game ball won in the special variable winning device 38, and the game ball. A large winning mouth ball flow path member 615 that causes a game ball that has won a prize to flow down to a general prize opening 35 disposed on the right side of the special variable prize winning device 38, and a prize opening that detects a game ball that has won the general prize opening 35. A switch (first other hole detection sensor) 35a, a large winning opening back LED substrate 620 for irradiating light from the rear of the large winning opening base member 86, and a game ball discharged from the first starting opening ball outlet 96a flow down. The starting-port downflow path 625 to be brought into contact, the out-ball contact path 630 in which the game balls collected at the out-out 39 are brought into contact and flow down, and the game balls won in each general winning opening 35 formed in the other hole unit 20 Inspection Winning opening switch comprises a (second other hole detection sensor) 35b, a.
In addition, the lower back effect device 600 has a main power drive source storage space 635 in which the main power solenoid 37c (see FIG. 51) can be stored below the lower movable effect device 610.

FIG. 53 is an exploded perspective view of the lower back rendering device 600.
As shown in FIG. 53, the lower back rendering device 600 is arranged on the back side of the big prize opening ball flow downstream member 615 in a state where the big prize opening back LED board 620 is fixed to the big prize opening back LED board holder 640. It has become. In addition, the lower back effect device 600 includes the other hole flow path component 645 that causes the game balls that have won the respective prize holes 35 formed in the other hole unit 20 to flow down on the left side of the device 600, and the other hole unit 20. The other hole back LED board 650 which irradiates light from back, and the other hole back LED board holder 655 which fixes the other hole back LED board 650 are provided. A plurality of holes 645a,... Are formed on the plane of the other hole channel constituting member 645, and each LED disposed on the other hole back LED substrate 650 is inserted into the other hole 645a,. It can be inserted from the back side of the flow path component 645.
The lower back rendering apparatus 600 includes a first vibration detection sensor 660 in the vicinity of the other hole flow path component 645, and a second vibration detection sensor 662 in the vicinity of the start port flow down path 625. A third vibration detection sensor 664 is provided in the vicinity of the winning-ahead ball flow downstream member 615.
In addition, the lower back rendering device 600 includes a lower back rendering device base member 670 for arranging the above-described members and devices. On the back side of the lower back rendering device base member 670, the relay board 70 is arranged in a state of being fixed to the relay board holder 675. Further, a back mounting member 680 serving as a base for mounting the board box is disposed on the back side of the lower back rendering device base member 670.

Next, an irradiation area when the lower movable accessory 610a disposed behind the starter device 90 is caused to emit light will be described.
54 is a partially enlarged view of the starting port device 90 and the lower movable accessory 610a shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 55 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrow YY in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, when the lower movable accessory 610a is in the initial position (always), the lower movable accessory 610a overlaps with the back side of the start-up device 90 when viewed from the front of the game board 30. Thus, the lower movable accessory 610a and the start opening device 90 are arranged, and the irradiation area by the lower movable accessory 610a at this time is an area around the center of the stage portion 48 and the upper portion of the start opening device 90 (start winning prize). Area around the mouth 36). Here, the gaming machine 10 enables the lower movable accessory 610a to emit light when the lower movable accessory 610a is on the back side of the start opening device 90. As a result, the lower movable accessory 610a and the starter device 90 can be decorated and lit without providing lighting devices in the lower movable accessory 610a and the starter device 90, respectively. The decorative light emission of 610a and the start opening device 90 can be performed without cost.
As shown in FIG. 55, the stage unit 48 is provided behind the front surface of the game board 30 (game board unit 60). Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult to see the lower movable accessory 610a positioned below the stage portion 48 in a normal state. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the impact when the lower movable accessory 610a protrudes from the lower side of the stage portion 48 to the upper side and enhance the effect.
It should be noted that the area around the normal variation winning device 37 may be an irradiation area by the lower movable accessory 610a.
As described above, since the lower movable accessory 610a can be caused to emit light when the lower movable accessory 610a is on the back side of the starter device 90, it is configured by a transparent or translucent member of the starter device 90. Light can be irradiated to the front side of the starter device 90 through the portion thus made, and the starter device 90 can also be appropriately illuminated.
Therefore, the lower movable accessory 610a and the start opening device 90 can be decorated and illuminated without providing lighting devices in the lower movable accessory 610a and the start opening device 90, respectively. In addition, the decorative light emission of the starter device 90 can be performed without cost.
In addition, by making the lower movable accessory 610a illuminate, the start winning opening 36 can be indirectly brightened, thereby making it easier to understand the position of the starting winning opening 36, and the player can set the start winning opening 36 in a clear manner. It makes it easier to aim and launch game balls.

Next, the lower movable effect device 610 will be described.
FIG. 56 is a front view of lower movable effect device 610.
As shown in FIG. 56, the lower movable effect producing device 610 is mainly moved to the front side of the lower movable accessory base member 610i so as to move up and down and emit light, and the lower movable accessory 610a. A lower movable accessory guide bar 610b for guiding the vertical movement of the lower movable accessory, a lower movable accessory upper guide rod pressing member 610c and a lower movable accessory lower guide rod pressing member 610d for supporting the guide rod 610b, and a lower movable accessory 610a. A lower movable accessory driving source storage unit 610e that stores a lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1 for driving.

57 is a back view of the lower movable effect device 610, and FIG. 58 is a rear view of the lower movable effect device 610 in a state where the lower movable accessory cover member 610g is removed.
As shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the lower movable effect producing device 610 includes a lower movable accessory driving mechanism 610f for driving the lower movable accessory 610a on the back side of the lower movable accessory base member 610i, A lower movable accessory cover member 610g that covers the movable accessory driving mechanism 610f.

Next, the lower movable accessory driving mechanism 610f will be described.
As shown in FIG. 58, the lower movable accessory driving mechanism 610f includes a lower movable accessory driving member 610f1 that rotates in accordance with the rotation of a rotating shaft 610e2 that is pivotally attached to the lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1, A lower movable accessory connecting member 610f2 that converts a rotational force of the movable accessory driving member 610f1 into a vertical force, and a lower movable accessory connecting the lower movable accessory connecting member 610f2 and the lower movable accessory 610a. A shaft 610f3 and a lower movable accessory spring (torsion spring) 610f4 for assisting driving of the lower movable accessory 610a and returning to the initial position are provided.

The lower movable accessory driving member 610f1 is a disk-shaped member, and the other end side of the rotation shaft 610e2 that is axially attached to the lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1 is attached to the rotation center position of the member. Can be done.
Further, the lower movable accessory driving member 610f1 includes a first connection shaft 610f1a for connecting to the lower movable accessory connecting member 610f2 on the plane on the back surface side.

The lower movable accessory connecting member 610f2 is a spatula-like member, and long holes 610f2a and 610f2b are formed at both ends thereof. The long hole 610f2a can be attached to the first connecting shaft 610f1a so as to be slidable on the inner wall surface of the long hole 610f2a. Further, the long hole 610f2b can be attached to the lower movable accessory connecting shaft 610f3 so as to be slidable on the inner wall surface of the long hole 610f2b.
The lower movable accessory connecting member 610f2 includes a lower movable accessory shaft 610f2c that can rotate the member 610f2 on the way from one end to the other end. The lower movable accessory shaft 610f2c is disposed on the back side of the lower movable accessory base member 610i.

The lower movable accessory connecting shaft 610f3 is inserted into the lower movable accessory guide groove 610i1 formed in the lower movable accessory base member 610i, and one end thereof is inserted into the elongated hole 610f2b and the other end is lower. It is designed to be attached to the lower end of the movable accessory 610a.
The lower movable accessory guide groove 610i1 is a groove whose longitudinal direction is the longitudinal direction, and serves as a guide when the lower movable accessory 610a is driven in the vertical direction.

Next, a driving mode of the lower movable accessory 610a will be described.
The lower movable accessory 610a is an accessory that is driven in the vertical direction (vertical direction). As shown in FIG. 59, when the lower movable accessory 610a is in the initial position, the lower end of the lower movable accessory 610a (lower movable accessory home member 610a1). Is positioned at the height of FIG. At this time, when the lower movable accessory 610a is viewed from the front side of the game board 30, only the lower movable accessory placement member 610a5 (described later) disposed at the upper end of the accessory 610a is shown in FIG. Is appearing on the stage portion 48.
Further, the lower movable effect device 610 includes a lower movable accessory position detection sensor 610h that detects the position of the lower movable accessory 610a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 59, the lower movable accessory position detection sensor 610h can detect that the lower movable accessory 610a is in the initial position.

  When the lower movable accessory 610a is driven upward, the lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1 is controlled so that the lower movable accessory driving member 610f1 fixed to the rotating shaft 610e2 of the motor 610e1 (game) Rotate it a predetermined angle counterclockwise (viewed from the back side of the machine). At this time, the end portion having the long hole 610f2a of the lower movable accessory connecting member 610f2 is pushed downward by the first connecting shaft 610f1a disposed on the plane of the lower movable accessory driving member 610f1, and the lower movable accessory With the object shaft 610f2c as a fulcrum, the other end side (the end portion having the long hole 610f2b) is pushed upward.

  When the end portion having the long hole 610f2b is pushed upward, the lower movable accessory connecting shaft 610f3 inserted through the elongated hole 610f2b is also pushed upward, and the lower movable accessory connecting shaft 610f3 is provided with the lower movable accessory connecting shaft 610f3. The accessory 610a moves upward from the initial position and comes to a position as shown in FIG. 59 (b). At this time, when the lower movable accessory 610a is viewed from the front side of the game board 30, the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 (described later) appears on the stage portion 48, as shown in FIG. It becomes.

  When the lower movable accessory 610a is driven downward, the lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1 is controlled to control the lower movable accessory driving member 610f1 fixed to the rotation shaft 610e2 of the motor 610e1 (game). Rotate it by a predetermined angle clockwise (as seen from the back side of the machine).

FIG. 60 is an exploded perspective view of the lower movable accessory 610a, the lower movable accessory drive source storage unit 610e, and the like disposed on the front side of the lower movable accessory base member 610i.
As shown in FIG. 60, the lower movable accessory 610a includes a lower movable accessory home member 610a1 that forms a bottom surface portion of the accessory 610a, a lower movable accessory LED substrate 610a2 for irradiating light, On the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 for causing the object 610a to emit decorative light, the lower movable accessory lens upper member 610a4 constituting the upper surface of the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3, and the lower movable accessory lens upper member 610a4 A lower movable accessory placing member 610a5.

  The lower movable accessory home member 610a1 has through holes 610a1a penetrating in the vertical direction (vertical direction) on both left and right sides thereof, and the lower movable accessory guide rod 610b is inserted into the through hole 610a1a. Yes. As a result, the lower movable accessory guide bar 610b serves as a guide when the lower movable accessory 610a is driven in the vertical direction.

  The lower movable accessory LED board 610a2 includes a plurality of LEDs 610a2a,. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 61B and 61C, the lower movable accessory LED board 610a2 has LEDs 610a2a,... At positions facing at least the lower end surface of the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 described later. It is arranged.

  The lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 includes three flat lens members 610a3a, 610a3b, and 610a3c. Specifically, the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 forms a prism having a triangular bottom surface by joining both end surfaces of the lens members 610a3a, 610a3b, and 610a3c.

The lower movable accessory driving source storage unit 610e transmits the lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1, the heat radiating member 610e3 for radiating heat generated by the lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1, and the heat generation to the heat radiating member 610e3. For this purpose, a heat transfer member 610e4 and a lower movable accessory driving source cover member 610e5 are provided.
The lower movable accessory driving source cover member 610e5 is disposed on the front side of the heat dissipation member 610e3. Further, the lower movable accessory driving source cover member 610e5 has a lattice shape with a gap in the vertical direction so that heat generated by the lower movable accessory driving motor 610e1 can be easily released to the outside.

Next, details of the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62. FIG.
FIG. 61A is a side view of the lens member 610a3a constituting the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 as an example. FIG. 61B is a front view of the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3, and FIG. 61C is a plan view of the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3.

As shown in FIGS. 61 (a) and 62 (a), the lens member 610a3a is router-processed with the letter A on the back side thereof (as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine), and the router-processed lens member 610a3a. The grooves are colored. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 61A and 62B, the lens member 610a3a has an edging process of the letter A processed on the back side on the front side (as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine). Has been made.
FIG. 62 (c) is a view of a part of the lens member 610a3a that has been subjected to the character processing of A and the edge processing of the character of A as viewed from the front side. When the lens member 610a3a is irradiated with light, as shown in FIG. 62D, the letter A can be emphasized to emit light.
Similarly to the lens member 610a3a, the lens members 610a3b and 610a3c are subjected to B character processing and B character edge processing, and the lens member 610a3c is subjected to C character processing and C character edge processing. Has been made.

  FIG. 61B is a front view of the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 in which the lens members 610a3a to 610a3c are combined, and light is emitted from the lower end of the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 by the lower movable accessory LED substrate 610a2. Thus, a state where the letters A, B, and C are emitted is shown. As shown in FIG. 61 (c), since the lens members 610a3a and 610a3c are disposed obliquely when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the border processing is performed on the back side (the left side of the letter A and the right side of the letter C). ) Is processed so that the border line width becomes thicker. Accordingly, when the lower movable accessory lens member 610a3 is viewed from the front, the border line widths of the letters A and C can be seen to be equal on the left and right.

Note that the router processing as described above is not limited to the lens members 610a3a to 610a3c, and other clear transparent members may be processed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 63, a character (for example, a letter A) may be router-processed on the plane of the shelf portion 82 provided in the special prize opening device 80.

Next, an example of the rendering operation of the lower movable accessory 610a will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 64A is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation of the lower movable accessory 610a executed before the pseudo continuous notice effect.
Here, the quasi-continuous notice effect refers to an effect of performing unit variation display that stops after a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time in one special figure variation display game at least once.

As shown in FIG. 64 (a1), when the special figure fluctuation display game is started and the execution condition of the pseudo continuous notice effect is satisfied in the game, the identification symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 64 (a2). When temporarily stopped, the lower movable accessory 610a is raised.
Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (a3), when the decorative movable light emission is performed after the lower movable accessory 610a has completely moved up to the front surface of the display device 41, a pseudo continuous notice effect is produced as shown in FIG. 64 (a4). Will be started.

FIG. 64B is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation of the lower movable accessory 610a executed before the re-lottery variation effect.
Here, the re-lottery variation effect refers to an effect in which the identification symbol is varied again after three identification symbols of left, middle, and right are aligned. The re-lottery here is not actually the re-lottery process, it has been decided that when the special figure fluctuation display game is started, it will be the fluctuation display result after the re-lottery, Before deriving the fluctuation display result, an effect of temporarily stopping with another identification symbol is performed.

As shown in FIG. 64 (b1), when the special figure variation display game is started and the execution condition of the re-lottery variation effect is satisfied in the game, the identification symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 64 (b2). When temporarily stopped, the lower movable accessory 610a is raised.
Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (b3), when the decorative movable light emission is performed after the lower movable accessory 610a has completely moved up to the front surface of the display device 41, as shown in FIG. Will be started. Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (b5), the identification symbol is stopped and the special figure variation display game is ended.

FIG. 64C is a diagram illustrating an example of the rendering operation of the lower movable accessory 610a that is executed before the sliding performance of the identification symbol.
Here, the slip effect refers to an effect in which, after at least one identification symbol is temporarily stopped, the one identification symbol is re-variable (restarted).

As shown in FIG. 65 (c1), when the special figure variation display game is started and the conditions for executing the slip effect are satisfied in the game, the left symbol is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 65 (c2). Then, the lower movable accessory 610a is raised.
Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (c3), when the right symbol is temporarily stopped and the lower movable accessory 610a has completely moved up to the front surface of the display device 41, the decorative light emission is performed, as shown in FIG. 65 (c4). As described above, the slip effect is started, and the right symbol is changed again.
Here, the gaming machine 10 moves the lower movable accessory 610a to the front side of the display device 41 when a plurality of identification symbols starts to be displayed in a variable manner and the identification symbols are derived and then displayed again. It will be that.
Therefore, when performing re-variation display on the display device 41, the lower movable accessory 610a can be moved to the front side of the display device 41, so that the effect of the re-variation display can be enhanced. You will be able to increase your expectation for the big hit.

Next, details of the stage unit 48 will be described.
FIG. 66 is a diagram of the stage unit 48 when viewed from the upper front side.
As shown in FIG. 66, the stage part 48 includes a front stage part 48a for rolling the game ball discharged from the warp outlet of the warp device 46, and a rear stage disposed at a position higher than the front stage part 48a. A part 48b, a guide part 48c for restricting the entry of the game ball behind the rear stage part 48b, a return part 48d for guiding the game ball rolling on the stage part 48 to the center of the stage part 48, It has.

The front stage portion 48a includes guide grooves 48a1,... For guiding a game ball rolling in the left-right direction forward.
The rear stage part 48b has a notch part 48b1 having a triangular shape in plan view at the center part in plan view (see FIG. 67 (b)). A lower movable accessory 610a is arranged in the notch 48b1.
Here, the gaming machine 10 includes a stage portion 48 on which a game ball can roll and a lower movable accessory 610a that can protrude upward from below the rear stage portion 48b (stage portion 48). The back effect device 600 is provided. Further, the stage portion 48 includes notches 48b1 on the rolling surface of the stage portion 48 (rear stage portion 48b), and a guide portion 48c (standing wall) at the edge of the notches 48b1. Become. As a result, the lower movable accessory 610a can be protruded through the notch 48b1 of the stage portion 48, so that the lower movable accessory 610a can be disposed without securing a depth for disposition. .
And the guide part 48c will be formed along the direction which can guide the game ball which rolls the stage part 48 toward the start winning opening 36 provided in the downward direction of the said stage part 48. As shown in FIG. Thus, by bringing the game ball into contact with the guide portion 48c, it is possible to guide the game ball rolling on the stage portion 48 toward the start winning award port 36, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. .
Further, the rear stage portion 48b is provided with a concave portion 48e1 recessed in the back side at the center of the step portion 48e between the rear stage portion 48a and guides the game ball colliding with the concave portion 48e1 forward. .
The guide portion 48c is disposed at the rear end portion of the rear stage portion 48b, and the height of the guide portion 48c is set to be larger than the radius of the game ball (see FIG. 67 (a)).
Here, the guide part 48c is provided so that the height of the wall of the guide part 48c is larger than the radius of the game ball. Thereby, since the edge part of the notch part 48b1 is provided with the guide part 48c which has a height larger than the radius of a game ball, the game ball which rolls the stage part 48 contacts the lower movable accessory 610a. This can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 67 (c), the height of the guide portion 48c is not limited to the case where the guide portion 48c is arranged at a constant height. As shown in FIG. 67 (c), the guide portion 48c moves from the front end portion 48b1a to the back side. 48c may be increased. Further, the guide portion 48c behind the notch 48b1 may be lowered as it goes to the left side and the right side.

  Further, the notch 48b1 is not limited to a triangular shape in plan view, and may be semicircular in plan view as shown in FIG. In this case, in order to prevent the game ball from entering the gap formed between the lower movable accessory 610a and the notch 48b1, the height of the guide portion 48c is set to the height of the game ball as shown in FIG. It is desirable to make it larger than the diameter. Further, as shown in FIGS. 68 (c) and 68 (d), the guide portion 48c may be bent like a bow.

[Pseudo-interaction]
In the embodiment of the present invention, after the start of the special figure variation display game, before the pseudo continuous notice effect (pseudo ream) is executed, the movable accessory (for example, the logo member 724a, the upper board member 722a, and the upper body member 742a). The left upper thigh member 742b, the left lower thigh member 742c, the lower board member 744a, etc.) are controlled to be executed. In addition, before the movable accessory effect is executed, the variable display is stopped or temporarily stopped with the identification information (pseudo-continuous symbol) indicating the start of the pseudo-ream. The temporary stop is, for example, a state in which the identification information is shaking without completely stopping.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process in which a pseudo-continuous symbol that is an execution condition of the pseudo-continuous notice effect according to the embodiment of the present invention stops. FIG. 69 illustrates three types of patterns (a) to (c).

  In the embodiment of the present invention, an “angel” symbol is set as the pseudo-continuous symbol. The “angel” symbol may be displayed only when the pseudo-ream is executed, or may be one of ordinary identification symbols.

  FIG. 69 (a) shows a case where the special figure change display game is started as shown in FIG. 69 (a1) and the symbol “angel” is stopped at the center position as shown in FIG. . In this case, after the symbol of “angel” stops, a movable accessory effect described later with reference to FIG. 70 is executed, and thereafter, each identification symbol is re-varied to execute a pseudo-ream. Note that the stop position of the pseudo-continuous symbol may not be the center position, but may be either the left or right position.

  In FIG. 69 (b), a special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 69 (b1), temporarily stopped without occurrence of reach or the like as shown in FIG. ), The central identification symbol rotates, and the symbol changes to an “angel” symbol as shown in FIG. Thereafter, a movable accessory effect is executed, and each identification symbol is re-varied to execute a pseudo-ream. Further, the position of the pseudo-continuous symbol does not have to be at the center, and either the left or right identification symbol may be rotated as in the case of FIG. 69 (a).

  In FIG. 69 (c), a special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 69 (c1), reach is generated as shown in FIG. 19 (c2), and the central identification symbol is shown in FIG. It shows the case of stopping at the “angel” symbol. Thereafter, the movable accessory effect is executed, and each identification symbol is re-variable to execute a pseudo-ream. In FIG. 69 (c), the position of the pseudo-continuous symbol does not have to be the center, but the identification symbol that stops last is the pseudo-continuous symbol.

  In addition, you may make it perform a pseudo | simulation series when two or more pseudo | simulation continuous symbols stop, and you may make it execute a pseudo | simulation sequence in a predetermined ratio when a pseudo-continuous design stops. Furthermore, the degree of expectation may be set differently depending on the number of pseudo-continuous symbols stopped and the position where the pseudo-continuous symbols stop.

  As described above, in the special figure variation display game, when stopping at an identification symbol including a pseudo-continuous symbol, the pseudo-ream is executed. In the embodiment of the present invention, it is configured such that an effect by a movable accessory is executed before the pseudo-ream starts.

  FIG. 70 is a diagram showing an example of the movable accessory effect executed before the pseudo continuous notice effect according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, an upper board member 722a (an accessory imitating the upper half of a surfboard) is disposed above the display device 41, and an upper body member 742a, a left upper leg member 742b, and a left lower leg are disposed on the right side. A member 742c and a lower board member 744a (a role model imitating the lower half of the surfboard and a role modeled human) are disposed. When the execution condition of the pseudo continuous notice effect is satisfied in the special figure variation display game, that is, as shown in FIG. 70 (a1), when the game stops at the identification symbol of “angel” which is a pseudo continuous pattern, the same figure (a2) is obtained. As shown in the figure, the movement of these movable accessories is started, and the upper board member 722a moves downward toward the lower front surface of the display device 41, and the lower board member 744a moves from the front right side of the display device 41 to the center. It is designed to tilt toward you.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 70 (a3), each movable accessory moves to the front surface of the display device 41 to form one surfboard, and the actors imitating humans (upper body member 742a, left upper thigh member 742b). When the left crus member 742c) rides on the surfboard, the display device 41 performs an effect in accordance with the movable accessory, and then the pseudo continuous notice effect is started. In addition, according to the production | presentation in the display apparatus 41, a movable accessory may be operated or the form of a movable accessory may be changed.

  By configuring in this way, since the movable accessory operates in conjunction with the execution of the pseudo-continuous operation, it is possible to improve the interest.

  As shown in FIG. 70 (b1), after temporarily stopping at the identification symbol of “angel”, the identification symbol fluctuates by reverse rotation as shown in FIG. 70 (b2). When stopping at the “ream” identification symbol, the pseudo-continuous notice effect may be started without operating the movable accessory.

[Read-ahead mode]
Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, since the pseudo continuous notice effect having a variation time longer than that of the normal special figure variation display game is executed, the start-up memory is easily accumulated during the variation. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player stops the firing (so-called “stopping”) in order to suppress the consumption of the game ball.

  Therefore, when the game ball has won the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 exceeding the upper limit (for example, 4) of the starting memory number, when a so-called overflow occurs, the pre-reading effect is not executed. The player is notified of the contents of the special figure variation display game based on the execution start memory.

  The prefetch effect is executed when the value of the overgauge reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) after the occurrence of overflow. The value of the overgauge is added when the game ball wins exceeding the upper limit of the starting memory number. The overgauge value may correspond to the number of overflows. In the embodiment of the present invention, a value to be added is set according to the gaming state or the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 74 and 75. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the overflow state has been resolved, the value of the overgauge may be decreased or reset. Hereinafter, the screen transition in the pre-reading effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition in the prefetching effect according to the embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 71 (a) shows a state where the start memory number has reached the upper limit. At this time, the overgauge value is displayed on the left side of the screen. Since the overflow has just occurred at this time, the overgauge value is zero. FIG. 5B shows a state where the overflow number has increased from 0 to 1.

  FIG. 71 (c) shows a state in which the overgauge value has reached the upper limit (10) by continuing the game from the state of FIG. FIG. 4D shows a state in which the special figure variation display game is finished in a state where the overgauge has reached the upper limit value. In the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the overgauge reaches the upper limit value, the pre-reading mode (fate prediction mode) is changed and the pre-reading effect is executed.

  When transitioning to the fate prediction mode, as shown in FIG. 71 (e), the display of the start memory changes to the shape of a card (square). When a special event occurs, such as when a special reach occurs, notification is made by changing the color or shape of the card corresponding to the start-up memory. For example, in FIG. 71 (e), the first and third cards from the left are different from the other cards, suggesting that some event occurs.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 71 (f), when the start memory corresponding to the card in which the occurrence of the event is suggested is digested and the special figure variation display game is executed, the card is reversed, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the contents of specific fluctuations are displayed on the back side of the card. At this time, the contents of the displayed effect may be notified that a special (SP) reach occurs as shown in FIG. 5G, or otherwise notified when a big hit occurs. Alternatively, it may be simply notified that the reach occurs.

  Further, the pre-reading effect may be executed only for the start-up memory that is reserved at the timing when the fate prediction mode is started. Further, the prefetch mode may be continued while the overflow state continues.

  In addition, when the symbol is stopped in the special symbol variable display game, the game control device 100 may transmit symbol stop information indicating that the symbol is stopped to an external management device or the like.

[First execution example of pseudo continuous notice effect]
Here, the flow from the start of the special figure variation display game to the execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect and the occurrence of a big hit will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 72, it is configured so that an accessory appears whenever the pseudo-continuous symbol stops, and the pseudo-ream is executed as many times as the number of the appeared accessory.

  FIG. 72 is a diagram for explaining a first example from the start of the special figure variation display game of the embodiment of the present invention to the execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect and the occurrence of a big hit.

  In the example shown in FIG. 72, when the “angel” that is a pseudo-continuous pattern stops at any one of the left, right, and center positions, the movable accessory corresponding to the position appears from the bottom of the screen. This movable combination may correspond to a character, for example, and may be configured so that the player can grasp the reliability according to the number and type of characters that have appeared.

  FIG. 72 (a) shows a point in time when the special figure variation display game is started. Thereafter, in FIG. 7B, the “angel” that is a pseudo-continuous pattern stops at the left position, and the effect by the movable accessory shown in FIG. 70A is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 72 (c), the identification information re-variates, that is, the continuous advance notice is executed, and the movable accessory corresponding to the character or the like moves downward at the position (left side) where the “angel” symbol stops. Appeared and arranged. Thus, the number of re-variations in the pseudo-ream can be grasped by arranging the objects for the amount of execution of the continuous notice.

  FIG. 72 (d) shows a state where the symbol of “angel” has stopped at the center position after the start of re-variation. At this time, similar to the case of FIG. 7B, the effect by the movable accessory shown in FIG. 70A is executed, and as shown in FIG. A movable accessory appears at a position from below. Therefore, it can be grasped that it has changed twice at this time.

  FIG. 72 (f) shows a state where the symbol of “angel” has stopped at the right position after the start of re-variation. At this time, as in the case of FIGS. 7B and 7D, the effect by the movable accessory shown in FIG. 70A is executed, and the identification information is changed again as shown in FIG. However, the movable accessory appears from below and is arranged at the right position. Therefore, it can be grasped that it has changed three times at this time. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 72 (h), the identification information is completely stopped and a big hit occurs.

  The pseudo continuous notice effect shown in FIG. 72 is configured so that the continuous notice continues as long as the pseudo continuous symbol stops. For example, in the case of FIG. If not, the pseudo continuous notice effect ends at that time.

  In addition, in the effect shown in FIG. 72, the movable accessory appears at a position corresponding to the case where the pseudo-continuous symbol stops, but it may be configured to re-variate three or more times. In this case, an effect such as a character appearing on the display device 41 may be executed, or an effect is executed by causing a movable accessory to appear at other positions such as the left and right sides of the display device 41. You may do it.

  Moreover, the movable combination corresponding to the character may appear in a specific order regardless of the stop position of the pseudo-continuous symbol. At this time, each character corresponds to the number of re-variations in the pseudo continuous notice effect. By comprising in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain how many times of fluctuation | variation by confirming the character which appeared during execution of the pseudo | simulation series. In addition, it is possible to grasp how many times the variation display has been executed so far during the reach of the final variation, and it is possible for the player to grasp the degree of expectation of the jackpot.

  Furthermore, it is possible to display a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous symbols so that the pseudo-continuous symbols and the feature that appears can correspond to the same character. For example, a character “◎” may appear in the first re-variation, a character “Δ” in the second re-variation, and a character “■” in the third variation. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to more easily grasp the number of re-variations of the quasi-run that is being executed. Further, the re-variation number itself may be displayed on the display device 41 or the like.

[Second execution example of pseudo continuous notice effect]
Next, another example of the flow from the start of the special figure variation display game to the execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect and the occurrence of a big hit will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 73, it is assumed that a movable accessory (for example, an accessory imitating an angel shape) is disposed above the display device 41. In this example, every time the pseudo-corresponding pattern corresponding to the character stops, an effect is performed in which the character is rescued in conjunction with the movement of the movable character, and the character rescued in the last change battles with the hero. Production is performed.

  FIG. 73 is a diagram for explaining a second example from the start of the special figure variation display game to the execution of the pseudo continuous notice effect and the big hit in the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the example shown in FIG. 73, as described above, a plurality of types of pseudo continuous symbols are included. Specifically, three types of pseudo-continuous symbols “◎”, “Δ”, and “■” are included. As described above, these pseudo-continuous symbols correspond to characters that are active together with the main character.

  FIG. 73A shows a state in which the special figure variation display game is executed and the pseudo-continuous symbols are stopped at the center position. FIG. 6A shows a state in which the pseudo continuous symbol (for example, “◎”) is stopped first. Then, as shown in FIG. 4B, the movable accessory placed above the display device 41 moves to the front of the display device 41 and moves upward so as to assist the character corresponding to the pseudo-continuous pattern. Is executed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4C, the character corresponding to the pulled-up character is arranged above the display device 41. In addition, a character may be displayed on the display device 41 instead of the accessory placed above the display device 41, or an LED may be arranged above the display device 41 to light the corresponding LED. Good.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 73 (d), the other pseudo-continuous symbols (“Δ” and “■”) are similarly stopped, and movable objects corresponding to all characters are arranged above the display device 41. The Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5E, reach occurs in the last variation display included in the pseudo-continuous, and a special effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 73 (f), in the embodiment of the present invention, when the last variation display is started, first, the effect that the character corresponding to the main character battles the enemy character is started. Then, the characters corresponding to the actors arranged above the display device 41 are sequentially displayed on the display device 41, and fight with the enemy character together with the teammate character. In FIG. 8F, an effect is performed in which the character corresponding to “◎” fights against the enemy character together with the main character.

  Thereafter, an effect is performed in which the character corresponding to “■” in FIG. 73G and the character corresponding to “Δ” in FIG. As a result, an effect of winning the battle with the enemy character is executed in (i) of the same figure, and identification information that is a jackpot result is displayed in (j) of the same figure. After that, a big hit occurs and a special gaming state is started. If the battle cannot be won, the result of the special figure variation display game is lost.

  In the pseudo continuous notice effect shown in FIG. 73, the continuous notice is executed by the number of characters that appear in the battle effect in the last change. Further, if the number of characters appearing in the battle effect increases, the possibility of winning the enemy character increases, so that a great sense of expectation can be given in the process up to the battle effect. In addition, by defining the fighting power of each character, it is possible to enhance interest by setting not only the number of characters appearing but also the degree of expectation according to the type of characters appearing. In addition, the character corresponding to the pseudo-continuous pattern may be a tool that improves the fighting power such as a weapon or armor. Further, a special character that helps the hero may appear by combining a specific character or a combination of identification symbols.

[Pre-reading production control]
The above is an example of the pseudo continuous notice effect in the embodiment of the present invention. Next, overgauge addition control for transition to the prefetching mode shown in FIG. 71 will be described.

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a procedure for controlling the overgauge value in the look-ahead mode in the effect control apparatus 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The production control device 300 first determines whether or not the game ball has won the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37). Specifically, the game control device 100 receives the game ball from the start winning opening 36 (or normal). It is determined whether or not a command indicating that the winning device 37) has been won is received (step B101). If the game ball has not won the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37) (step B101; No), this process is terminated.

  When the game ball has won the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37) (step B101; Yes), the effect control device 300 determines whether an overflow has occurred (B102). If no overflow has occurred (step B102; No), a random number is extracted to determine a variation pattern (step B103). Further, it is determined whether the variation pattern to be executed is a specific loss variation (step B104).

  When the variation pattern to be executed is a specific loss variation (step B104; Yes), the effect control device 300 sets the prefetch enable flag to “ON” (step B105). After the process of step B105 is completed, or when the variation pattern to be executed is not a specific loss variation (step B104; No), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the overflow is occurring (step B102; Yes), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the prefetch enable flag is set to “ON” (step B106). When the prefetch enable flag is set to “ON” (step B106; Yes), 10 is added to the over gauge (step B107).

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the overgauge reaches 10, the pre-reading mode is entered and the pre-reading effect is executed. Therefore, when an overflow occurs after a specific loss variation is executed, control is performed to immediately execute the prefetch effect.

  Thereafter, the prefetch enable flag is set to “OFF” (step B108). Note that the prefetch enable flag is set to “OFF” even if the prefetch effect is not executed if a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a big hit occurs or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the flag was set to “ON”. Is done.

  The effect control device 300 adds 1 or 2 or 3 to the overgauge value when the prefetch enable flag is not set to “ON”, that is, when it is set to “OFF” (step B106; No). (Step B109). Note that the value to be actually added may be determined by a random number, or may be determined based on the overflow number or the like.

  FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a procedure for controlling the overgauge value based on whether or not a pseudo-run is being executed in the look-ahead mode in the effect control apparatus 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention. This process may be executed in combination with the procedure shown in FIG. For example, the procedure shown in FIG. 75 may be executed instead of the process of step B109. Further, it may be executed instead of the procedure shown in FIG.

  The effect control device 300 determines whether an overflow is occurring (step B201). If no overflow has occurred (step B201; No), this process ends.

  On the other hand, when the overflow is occurring (step B201; Yes), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the pseudo-ream is being executed (step B202). If the pseudo-ream is being executed (step B202; Yes), 2 is added to the overgauge (step B203). Further, when the pseudo-run is not being executed (step B202; No), 1 is added to the over gauge (step B204).

  As described above, the overgauge value is controlled to easily increase during execution of the pseudo-ream. The pseudo-continuous notice has a longer variation time than the normal variation display, so when the starting memory count reaches the maximum value, it becomes easy to stop (stop) the game ball, but it will cause an overflow and overshoot By controlling so that the pre-reading effect is easily executed by increasing the gauge value, the player can be encouraged not to stop the launch of the game ball, so the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. .

[Outline of digest fluctuations]
FIG. 76 is a diagram for explaining an example of the story system variation and the digest variation of the variation in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The variation A in the embodiment of the present invention is a story-based variation in which an effect having a story character is executed. Reach occurs in the middle stage and continues for 60 seconds. The A variation is a variation pattern in which a big hit occurs or a variation pattern with high reliability in a big hit.

  However, since the start memory is not digested for 60 seconds during which the A variation is executed, the player may stop firing the game ball. In addition, since there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur, the player wants to know the result of the variable display game as soon as possible, but must wait until the fluctuation stops, and there is a risk that the interest will decline.

  Further, the A variation includes a plurality of effects indicating the reliability of the big hit. Specifically, four effects a to d are included. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a digest effect (A variation digest) configured by these four effects a to d is executed. Details of effects a to d in the A variation digest will be described later with reference to FIG. The contents of the effects a to d are set according to the reliability. Further, the contents of the effects a to d may be independent or directly related.

  The A variation digest is configured to continuously execute effects a to d indicating the reliability of the big hit. In the example shown in FIG. 76, the execution time of the A variation digest is shortened to 11 seconds. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling redundant by executing the A variation digest instead of the A variation.

  The A fluctuation digest may be executed after the normal fluctuation is first executed and the reach occurs. Furthermore, short effects may be sandwiched between the effects so that the flow of effects a to d is smooth.

  Whether to execute the A variation or the A variation digest is specified by a command transmitted from the game control device 100. That is, the game control device 100 determines whether or not to execute the A variation digest.

  Further, the predetermined condition for executing the A variation digest is, for example, a case where the gaming state is a short time state or a probable variation state. If the A variation digest is executed in a short time state, the number of times of variation display can be increased, and stoppage can be prevented. Further, if the A variation digest is executed in the probability variation state, particularly in the latent probability variation state, it can be suggested to the player that the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is high.

  Further, when the player feels the effect redundant, the effect button 25 may be operated to switch from the middle of the A change to the A change digest.

  Further, the production contents of the A variation digest may be stored in the production control device 300 according to the reliability, but may be edited (generated) by the production control device 300 at the time of execution. .

  Further, when the accessory is activated during the execution of the A variation, there is a possibility that the effect is not consistent with the content of the effect. Therefore, the A variation digest is controlled so that the accessory is not activated. At this time, the operation for the A fluctuation digest may be executed.

[Reliability notification effect]
FIG. 77 is a diagram showing an example of effects according to the reliability in the special figure variation display game of the embodiment of the present invention. 77 (a) corresponds to the effect a in FIG. 76. Similarly, FIG. 77 (b) corresponds to the effect b, FIG. 77 (c) corresponds to the effect c, and FIG.

  77 (a) is a scene in which a character appears in the early part of a story, and the color of the character and the appearing character itself are changed according to the reliability. Moreover, you may make it change a character's operation | movement or make a some character appear.

  In the effect of FIG. 77 (b), a notice is made in characters, such as a notice of the occurrence of reach. At this time, the type of reach to be generated may be notified, or the color or pattern of the character may be changed according to the reliability. Moreover, you may change a sentence.

  In the effect of FIG. 77 (c), a character or the like is displayed by cut-in display. In the case of A variation digest, the color scheme of the frame may be changed, or the displayed character may be changed.

  The effect shown in FIG. 77D is a scene for displaying the result of the special figure variation display game, and outputs a sound. In the case of A fluctuation digest, a voice different from that in the case of A fluctuation may be output, or the voice output time may be shortened.

[Execution of digest production (during electric support)]
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining a predetermined fluctuation pattern when the electric support is being performed in the embodiment of the present invention. This process is executed by the game control apparatus 100, and after the completion of this process, a command instructing the execution of the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the electric support is being performed, that is, whether or not the time-saving state (the general electric power support state) (step A401). In this embodiment, when the opening / closing members 37b and 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 are frequently opened, a variation with a long variation time is executed in a short time state, so that the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place. In order to start the next special figure fluctuation display game as soon as possible, control is performed so as to change the digest version. The winning probability of the special figure variation display game may be a high probability or a low probability.

  The game control device 100 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern table (TBL) 1 (step A402) when the electronic support is not being performed (step A401; No). The fluctuation pattern table 1 defines normal fluctuation patterns and is configured not to execute digest fluctuation. Details of the fluctuation pattern table 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 79A is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table 1 used in the normal state in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 100 generates random numbers (1 to 100) for selecting the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern table 1 defines a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a random number value.

  Referring to the fluctuation pattern table 1, a random number value is shown in the upper part and a fluctuation pattern is shown in the lower part. When the value of the random number is 1, a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 so as to execute the A variation. Similarly, when the value of the random number is 3 to 11, a command is transmitted so as to execute C variation. Note that description of other random number values (12 to 100) is omitted.

  Further, as described above, the variation pattern defined in the variation pattern table 1 does not include the digest variation in which the variation time is shortened, and includes only normal variation.

  On the other hand, the game control device 100 selects the variation pattern based on the variation pattern table (TBL) 2 when the electronic support is in progress (step A401; Yes) (step A403). The variation pattern table 2 includes digest variations whose variation time is shortened. Details of the fluctuation pattern table 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 79B is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table 2 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  Similar to the variation pattern table 1, the variation pattern table 2 defines a variation pattern corresponding to a random number value and has the same configuration.

  Further, when the value of the random number is 1, it is defined that a shortened A fluctuation digest is executed instead of executing the A fluctuation. Similarly, in the case of B fluctuation, the B fluctuation digest is executed. In the case of a C variation in which the corresponding digest variation is not defined, the normal C variation is executed as in the case of the variation pattern table 1.

  As described above, when you are in the electric support, you can immediately execute the next special figure change display game by executing the digest change with reduced execution time, so the launch of the game ball stops Can be prevented.

  In addition, you may perform the digest fluctuation | variation with which fluctuation time was shortened even if it is not in electric support. For example, the digest variation may be executed when the probability of a big hit in the special figure variation display game is high. If the digest variation is executed in the case of the latent probability change, it can also be used for notification of the latent probability variation. Hereinafter, an example in which digest variation is executed in the case of latent probability variation will be described.

[Execution of digest production (latency probability change)]
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining a predetermined variation pattern in the case of the latent probability variation in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the latent probability changing state is set (step A501). By executing the digest change only in the latent probability changing state, the player can grasp that the latent probability changing state. Further, in the latent probability changing state, the digest fluctuation may occur with a predetermined probability. Further, even in the normal state, the digest fluctuation is executed with a low probability, and the digest fluctuation is If it occurs, it may be vaguely informed that the probability of latent probability change is high.

  When not in the latent probability changing state (step A501; No), the game control device 100 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern table (TBL) 1 shown in FIG. 79A (step A502).

  On the other hand, in the latent probability changing state (step A501; Yes), the game control device 100 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern table (TBL) 2 shown in FIG. 79B (step A503).

  In addition, as described above, the embodiment of the present invention is configured to be able to execute a pre-reading effect that suggests that the reserved startup memory includes a big hit. Therefore, when there is a start memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, as a pre-reading effect, the start is a big hit over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games based on the start memory until the big hit. The A variation starts before the memory and ends with the start memory that is a big hit.

[Prefetching]
FIG. 81 is a diagram for explaining an example in which digest fluctuation is executed in a special figure fluctuation display game in which a big hit occurs when an effect is continuously executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games in the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 81 shows a case where, when the special figure fluctuation display game 1 is executed, it is prefetched that a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game 3. The A variation is executed from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game 1, but does not necessarily end at the end timing of the special figure fluctuation display game 3. Therefore, in the special figure fluctuation display game 3, the A fluctuation digest is executed in accordance with the progress of the story. With this configuration, it is possible to enjoy a story over a plurality of special figure variation display games, and further, the production can be executed to the end without the production being finished halfway. Can be improved.

  In addition, even when performing a pseudo continuous notice effect that continuously executes the special figure variation display game without reducing the start memory, the timing of displaying the result of the special figure variation display game while executing the normal A variation. In addition, the A variation digest may be executed from the middle.

  Further, as described above, when the starting memory number reaches the maximum value (for example, 4), the player may stop to suppress the consumption of the game ball. Therefore, in order to prevent stoppage, there is known a gaming machine that performs control so as to shorten the fluctuation time when the start memory number reaches the maximum value.

  However, if a long-term production having a story like A variation is executed with the starting memory number being the maximum value, shortening the variation time does not make sense, and during that time, the game is stopped. The operating rate of the machine may be reduced.

  Accordingly, an example will be described in which the control is performed so that the digest variation is executed when the number of start memories becomes equal to or larger than the predetermined number and an effect with a long variation time is performed. In particular, when the starting memory number reaches the maximum value, the super digest variation set to the variation time comparable to the short variation (for example, variation without reach) at the normal time is executed.

[Super digest production]
FIG. 82 is a diagram for explaining an example of the story system variation, the digest variation of the variation, and the super digest variation in the embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to hold a maximum of 4 start memories, and when the number of start memories is 3 or more, a change with a reduced change time is executed.

  FIG. 82 (a) shows a normal A fluctuation, and the fluctuation time is 60 seconds. When the start memory number is 2 or less, the normal A variation whose variation time is not shortened is executed as usual.

  FIG. 82 (b) is an A fluctuation digest configured by effects a to d informing the reliability. It is executed when the starting memory number is 3. It should be noted that when the starting memory number is 3, the A variation digest may always be executed, or may be executed with a predetermined probability.

  FIG. 82 (c) is an A fluctuation super digest configured by effects a and d for reporting the reliability. The effect a indicates A variation, and the effect d indicates the result of the variation display game. The A fluctuation super digest is executed when the start memory number is 4, which is the maximum value. Also, the fluctuation time of the A fluctuation super digest is the same fluctuation time as the short fluctuation at the normal time shown in FIG. 4D, that is, the fluctuation when the starting memory number is the maximum value. It should be noted that when the starting memory number is 4, the A fluctuation super digest may be executed without fail, or may be executed with a predetermined probability.

  Further, the A fluctuation super digest may be executed only when a big hit occurs regardless of the number of start memories. By configuring in this way, when the A fluctuation super digest occurs, it is possible to notify the player that it is a big hit. Hereinafter, an example in which the A fluctuation super digest is executed when a big hit occurs will be described.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining a predetermined variation pattern when a big hit occurs and in the case of latent probability variation in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 100 determines whether or not a jackpot is generated as a result of the special figure variation display game for which the variation pattern is to be determined (step A601). The result of the special figure variation display game can be determined based on the value of the jackpot random number.

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (step A601; Yes), the game control apparatus 100 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern table (TBL) 3 shown in FIG. 84 (step A602).

  FIG. 84 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern table 3 according to the embodiment of this invention. The configuration of the variation pattern table 3 is the same as the configuration of the variation pattern table 1 described above.

  In the variation pattern table 3, when the random number value is 1 to 5, it is defined that the A variation super digest is executed. Further, it is defined that a normal A variation is executed when the random number value is 21, and an A variation digest is executed when the random number value is 23. Therefore, even if a big hit occurs, the super digest variation is not necessarily executed, and each variation is generated with a predetermined probability.

  In addition, as will be described later, when the big hit does not occur, it is configured so that the super digest fluctuation does not occur. Therefore, when the super digest fluctuation occurs, the player recognizes that the big hit has occurred. Can do.

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is not a big hit (step A601; No), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the latent probability changing state is set (step A501). Since the subsequent processing is the same as the processing shown in FIG. 80, the same reference numerals are assigned.

  When not in the latent probability changing state (step A501; No), the game control device 100 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern table (TBL) 1 shown in FIG. 79A (step A502). On the other hand, in the latent probability variation state (step A501; Yes), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table (TBL) 2 shown in FIG. 79B (step A503).

  In addition, the fluctuation super digest is set so that the fluctuation time is the same as that in the case of a normal short fluctuation (for example, the number of holdings of the start memory is 4), so even when a big hit does not occur, the effect control device 300 may be generated stochastically. A procedure for executing the A variation super digest at a predetermined rate instead of the normal short variation will be described below.

  FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining a fluctuation pattern when the special figure fluctuation display game has a normal short-time fluctuation in the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is a normal short-time fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation display game for which the fluctuation pattern is selected (step A701). In the case of normal time fluctuation (step A701; Yes), the A fluctuation super digest is executed at a predetermined rate regardless of the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (step A702). At this time, the probability of executing the A variation super digest may be higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the result of the special figure variation display game being out of place.

  As described above, when a long-term production having a story characteristic is executed, the digest of the story is displayed, which reduces the redundancy of the player, but is related to the reliability of the special figure display game. An effect can be presented.

[Game state notification game]
FIG. 86 is a diagram showing an example of notifying the transition to the time-saving state and the number of time savings in the gaming state notification game in the special gaming state according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 86 (a) shows a state immediately before the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit and the game state notification game (short time number notification game) is started after the transition to the special game state.

  FIG. 86 (b) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the start of the gaming state notification game. When the game state notification game is started, the back side of the card is displayed on the screen, and an instruction to turn the card is displayed. Specifically, “push” is displayed on the screen so as to operate the effect button 25.

  FIG. 86 (c) shows a state in which the card is turned as a result of operating the effect button 25 in the state shown in FIG. 86 (b). FIG. 4D shows a state in which the card is turned over and points are displayed on the surface of the card. The displayed points are set based on the contents of the specific gaming state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 86 (e), the accumulated points are displayed at the lower left of the screen. If the player does not operate the effect button 25 in each round and the card cannot be turned, the points of the subsequent rounds may be adjusted, or the player may turn over at the end of each round. It may be.

  Then, the procedure from FIGS. 86B to 86E is repeated for each round up to the final round (15R in FIG. 86). Then, after the final round (15R) is finished, it is displayed that the total number of points is 60 points as shown in (f) of the figure, and thereafter, as shown in (g) of FIG. It is notified that there is.

  In FIG. 86, the case where the number of time reductions is notified has been described, but when the number of points exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 100 points), it is notified that the gaming state transitions to the probability change state instead of the time reduction state. Hereinafter, the case of transition to the probability variation state will be described.

  FIG. 87 is a diagram showing an example of notifying the transition to the probability changing state in the gaming state notifying game in the special gaming state according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 87 (a) shows a state immediately before the game state notification game is started after the special game state display game results in a big hit, as in FIG.

  FIG. 87B shows a state in which the back side of the card is displayed on the screen in the final round, and an instruction for turning the card by operating the effect button 25 is displayed. FIG. 5C shows a state where the card is turned by operating the effect button 25 in the state shown in FIG.

  FIG. 87 (d) shows a state in which the card is flipped and points are displayed. Here, since the cumulative points are 80 points and the points to be added are 30 points, the total points are 110 points as shown in FIG. 87 (e). At this time, since the total of the points has become larger than a predetermined value (100 points), as shown in FIG. 5F, it is notified that the transition to the probability changing state is made after the special gaming state is finished.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, a big hit random number or the like for determining a specific game state has already been acquired when a game ball has won the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37), and the game state notification game Regardless of the result, the aspect of the specific gaming state is determined.

  86 and 87 describe the case where the player participates in the gaming state notification game in the special gaming state. Hereinafter, the screen transition when the player does not participate in the gaming state notification game will be described with reference to FIGS. This will be described with reference to 88 (b).

  FIG. 88 (a) is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where the specific game state has transitioned to the probability change state and has not participated in the game state notification game in the embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, when the specific gaming state transitions to the probability changing state, an effect that causes an explosion after the end of the final round is executed to notify that the transition to the probability changing state occurs.

  In this way, even if the effect button 25 is not operated, the content of the specific game state is notified after the special game state is completed, so that the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  FIG. 88 (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where the game state notification game is not participated in the embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention, when the specific gaming state transitions to the short-time state, the state is shifted to the ambiguous mode in which the short-time number and the gaming state are not notified after the final round is completed. Then, when the predetermined number of times is shortened, a transition is made to the normal gaming state.

  Accordingly, in the special game state, if the effect button 25 is not operated, it is not possible to know whether the probability change state or not, the number of time reductions, and the like, so the player can face the game with a sense of expectation. In addition, when the user wants to know the contents of the specific game state, the player can select whether or not to know the contents of the specific game state because it can be notified by operating the effect button 25. , Can broaden the range of games.

  It should be noted that even when the specific game state is in the probabilistic state, the mode may be changed to the ambiguous mode, and when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the ambiguous mode, the content of the specific game state is notified. May be. Moreover, you may make it determine whether it changes to an ambiguous mode by a predetermined ratio.

[Another example of game state notification game (1)]
Next, another example of the game state notification game will be described. In the gaming state notification game shown in FIG. 89, the effect button 25 is continuously operated (struck repeatedly) in accordance with the instruction displayed on the screen.

  FIG. 89 is a diagram showing another example of the gaming state notification game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 89 (a) shows a state where the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, the game state notification game is started after the transition to the special game state.

  In the gaming state notification game shown in FIG. 89, the effect button 25 is continuously operated (struck repeatedly) in each round. FIG. 5B shows the state at the start of the game state notification game. First, the player directs the effect button 25 to be hit repeatedly. At this time, when the player hits the effect button 25 repeatedly, the gauge arranged at the lower part of the screen extends as shown in FIG. When the extended gauge reaches the “probability change” area, the state changes to the probability change state. Further, when the continuous hitting is stopped, the extended gauge is contracted, and the player is prompted to hit the production button repeatedly for each round.

  If the specific game state after the end of the special game state does not become the probability change state, as shown in FIG. 89 (d), the game state notification game ends without the gauge reaching the probability change area. On the other hand, when the probability change state is reached, the gauge reaches the probability change area as shown in FIG. As described above, since the content of the specific game state is determined before the transition to the special game state, the expansion / contraction of the gauge may be adjusted in the final round, or the effect button 25 may be repeatedly hit. If the gauge does not reach the certain change area, the specific game state may be notified as shown in FIG. 88 (a), or the mode changes to the ambiguous mode as shown in FIG. 88 (b). You may do it.

[Another example of game state notification game (2)]
Next, still another example of the game state notification game will be described. The gaming state notification game shown in FIG. 90 is configured so that three types of card games are randomly executed.

  FIG. 90 is a view showing still another example of the gaming state notification game according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 90A is a roulette game in which a plurality of (six) cards rotate. When the effect button 25 is operated, a card at a predetermined position is turned and a point is displayed. At this time, the selection unit for selecting the card may move instead of rotating the card.

  FIG. 90B shows a game in which two or more cards are displayed and the player selects. At this time, the card to be selected changes every time the effect button 25 is operated. Then, assuming that the card selected at the end of the round is selected, the selected card is turned and the points are displayed.

  The card may be selected so that the gaming machine includes a plurality of effect buttons, and the corresponding effect buttons are operated to select the card. In addition, an interface such as a joystick or a cross key may be provided so that cards can be freely selected.

  FIG. 90 (c) is a game in which a plurality of cards are displayed and a card is selected at random. In this game, the player's operation is not interposed, but the player's operation may be interposed by operating the effect button 25 when the card is selected.

  The displayed card contents may not only display the points, but also select the winning card so that the contents of the specific gaming state are notified even in the middle of the round. Further, if the probability change state does not occur, the game result and the transitioned specific game state may be matched by making sure that a lost card or a minus point card is always selected in the final round.

  FIG. 91 is a diagram illustrating an example of points in each round in the gaming state notification game according to the embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 91A shows a case where the same score is set in each round. If the same score is set for all rounds, the point may be set so that it matches in the last round if the expected score is not reached without operating halfway. The effects shown in 88 (A) and FIG. 88 (B) may be executed.

  FIG. 91 (b) shows a case where different points are set in each round. In this case, if the player participates in the game state notification game in the final round, the result of the game state notification game and the content of the specific game state can be matched without feeling uncomfortable.

  FIG. 91 (c) shows a case where a card can be turned over only when points are added in each round (or when the timing of pressing the effect button 25 may be within a predetermined time). In this example, depending on the round, the card is not turned over even if operated by the player, and the result of the game state notification game and the content of the specific game state are finally matched. If the total point is smaller than the assumed value without the player operating the effect button 25 on the way, matching is performed by executing the effects shown in FIGS. 88 (A) and 88 (B). The production may be executed as described above.

  In any case, it is possible to match the result of the game state notification game with the content of the specific game state by executing a game that does not involve any player operation in the final round.

[Another example of game state notification game (3)]
Next, a gaming state notification game in which the player operates the effect button 25 at a predetermined timing while the gaming state notification game is being executed will be described.

  FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit effect processing in the effect control device 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 300 determines whether or not a count switch ON command has been received from the game control device 100 (step B301). The count switch ON command is a command for notifying that the game ball has been won at the special winning opening 38 in the special gaming state. When the effect control device 300 has not received the count switch ON command (step B301; No), the effect control device 300 ends this process.

  On the other hand, when the production control device 300 receives the count switch ON command (step B301; Yes), whether or not the production button 25 is operated within a predetermined time, that is, the production button SW25a is set to ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step B302). If the effect button SW25a is not set to ON (step B302; No), this process ends.

  At this time, the display device 41 displays cards used in the game state notification game. The effect control device 300 turns the card displayed on the display device 41 when the effect button SW25a is set to ON within a predetermined time after receiving the count switch ON command (step B302; Yes). (Step B303). That is, it is possible to notify the contents of the specific gaming state by operating the effect button 25 until a predetermined time elapses after the game ball has won the big winning opening.

  The reception of the count switch ON command may be detected for each round. If comprised in this way, as shown in FIG.91 (c), a point will be added by operating the production button 25 at a predetermined timing for every round. And the content of a specific game state is alert | reported by the sum total of the point for every round.

  By configuring as described above, the skill of the player is reflected in the notification of the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, even if the game state notification game is unsuccessful, the specific game state is not notified and the player is not substantially disadvantaged, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

[Example of notification of specific gaming status]
Next, an example will be described in which the game state notification game is not completed and a transition is made to a specific game state. In the contents described so far, the contents are notified at the stage of transition to the specific gaming state, or the mode is changed to the ambiguous mode as shown in FIG. 88 (b). In the example shown in FIG. 93, the number of time reductions is once notified, and the performance is controlled as if it has been extended after the special figure variation display game for the notified number of times has been executed.

  FIG. 93 is a diagram illustrating a case where the game state notification game according to the embodiment of the present invention is entered and the state is shifted to the specific game state.

  When the operation is stopped in the middle of the gaming state notification game or the production button 25 is not operated in some rounds, the gaming state notification game ends with the number of times less than the determined short time number being notified. . In the example shown in FIG. 93, the game state notification game is ended with a point (number of time reductions) of 50, although it is actually in a probable change state.

  At this time, first, the variable display game is executed 50 times as a time-short state, and then a game state notification game for one time (round) is executed as shown in FIGS. 93 (a) to 93 (c). Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 93A, one card is displayed on the back surface, and the operation of the effect button 25 is prompted. When the effect button 25 is operated, the card rotates as shown in FIG. 5B, and the card “10 times added” is displayed as shown in FIG. In this way, it is notified that the number of time reductions has been added 10 times. Further, when 10 variation display games are completed, similarly, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, a game state notification game is executed once. At this point, the number of time reductions is 70.

  Furthermore, when the number of time savings for the extra time is digested, one game state notification game is executed. The result of the game state notification game executed here is “probability change”, and thereafter, it is notified that the probability change state continues until the next big hit.

  By controlling as described above, even if the game state notification game in the special game state is not completed, it is possible to finally notify the player of the contents of the specific game state. Moreover, interest can be improved by letting a player participate in a game state notification game in the process of notification.

[Prefetching]
Finally, in the special game state after the big hit, an example in which a pre-reading effect for notifying the contents of the specific game state and notifying the result of the special figure variation display game based on the unexecuted start-up memory will be described.

  FIG. 94 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where a prefetch effect is executed in the special game state according to the embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 94A shows a state immediately before the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit and the game state notification game is started after the transition to the special game state. Note that “◯” arranged at the bottom of the screen indicates start memory, and the start memory number is 8 in FIG.

  FIG. 94 (b) shows a state in which the back side of the card is displayed on the screen and an instruction for turning the card by operating the effect button 25 is displayed. At this time, depending on the color of the back side of the card, a specific game state content notification or start memory pre-reading effect is executed. For example, when the color on the back side of the card is blue, the content of the specific gaming state is notified, and when the color on the back side of the card is red, a pre-reading effect is executed. The case where the content of the specific gaming state is notified is already described, and here, the case where the color of the back side of the card is red and the pre-reading effect is executed will be described.

  FIG. 94C shows a state in which the effect button 25 is operated in the state shown in FIG. Thereafter, in FIG. 6D, a prefetching effect is executed, and the prefetching effect is executed by pointing the start memory as a big hit with an arrow. The notified content may be the type of reach that occurs instead of whether or not it is a big hit, and the reported content does not necessarily have to actually occur.

  In addition to the game for notifying the game state, a prefetch effect may be executed. Alternatively, the prefetch effect game may be executed in any of the rounds, and the game state notification game may be executed in the other rounds. In addition, the pre-reading effect may be executed only when the specific game state becomes a time-short state.

  In this way, by executing the game state notification game in the special game state, it is possible to expect an increase in the number of time reductions, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the contents of the specific (advantageous) game state are gradually notified in the special game state, the interest can be enhanced even during the special game state (during the big hit).

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine in which the shelf portion 82 on which the gaming ball can roll is provided protruding from the gaming area 32, it is easy to win the gaming ball. And a variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37) that can be changed to a state in which it is difficult to win a game ball or a state in which a game ball is not won, is provided below the shelf portion 82. And a second inclined part (normally inclined part 82a) having a larger inclination angle than the first inclined part (slowly inclined part 82b) and disposed downstream of the first inclined part (slowly inclined part 82b), And the variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37) is provided in the downstream direction of the inclined surface of the second inclined portion (normal inclined portion 82a).

Thereby, by providing the 1st inclination part (slow inclination part 82b) whose inclination | tilt angle is smaller than a 2nd inclination part (normal inclination part 82a), the 2nd inclination part (from the gentle inclination part 82b) ( It is possible to suppress the acceleration of the game ball that normally reaches the inclined portion 82a).
Therefore, after flowing down and rolling on the first inclined portion (slow inclined portion 82b), the momentum of the game ball rolling on the second inclined portion (normal inclined portion 82b) and the second inclined portion (normal inclined portion). 82a) Since it becomes possible to reduce the difference between the momentum of the game balls that flow down and roll on the second inclined portion (normal inclined portion 82a), regardless of the flow position to the shelf 82 The ratio of the game balls rolling on the shelf 82 to the variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37) can be stabilized, and the winning ratio to the variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37) can be determined. It becomes possible to stabilize.

  Further, a variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) capable of opening and closing a movable member (opening / closing door 38c) is provided above the shelf 82, and the shelf 82 is awarded to the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38). A third inclined portion (steeply inclined portion 82c) that rolls the game ball that has flowed down, and the third inclined portion (steeply inclined portion 82c) has an inclination angle that is greater than that of the second inclined portion (normally inclined portion 82a). It is large and provided upstream of the first inclined portion (slowly inclined portion 82b).

  Thereby, even if the game ball aimed at the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) does not win the device, the shelves 82 are subsequently rolled to win the variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37). Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning a game ball and to enhance the interest appropriately.

  In addition, in the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38), in order from the front side of the device, a lens member that diffuses light (a large winning mouth lens member 87) and a game ball that has won the device are allowed to flow down. A ball flow down path (large winning prize opening ball flow down path 615) and a light emission source (large winning opening back LED substrate 620) for irradiating light are provided.

Thereby, the game ball won in the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) by the ball flow down path (large winning mouth ball flow down path 615) is emitted behind the lens member (large winning mouth lower lens member 87) and emitted. It can be made to flow down in front of the source (the LED board 620 behind the big prize opening).
Therefore, after reflecting the light emitted from the light emitting source (large winning mouth back LED substrate 620) to the game ball flowing down the ball flowing down path (large winning opening ball flowing down path 615), the lens member (large winning bottom lens member) 87), the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) can be caused to emit light indirectly in an unprecedented light emission mode.

  Further, the lens member (Large winning lens member 87) is provided with a bent portion 87a at the upper part for allowing the game ball that has won the device to flow backward.

  As a result, the bent portion 87a is provided on the upper portion of the lens member (large winning prize lower lens member 87), so that it is possible to increase the number of new parts for guiding the lens member (large winning prize lower lens member 87) to the rear. As a result, the number of parts of the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) can be reduced.

  The variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) includes a winning ball detection sensor (count switch 38a) that detects a game ball won in the device, and the winning ball detection sensor (count switch 38a) includes a bent portion 87a. It is provided above.

Thereby, it becomes possible to detect the game ball won in the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) before guiding it to the rear of the lens member (large winning mouth lower lens member 87).
Therefore, it becomes possible to detect the game balls won in the variable winning device (special variable winning device 38) at an early stage, and to accurately count the number of winning balls.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the lower movable accessory 610a is in the initial position (always), the lower movable accessory 610a overlaps the back side of the start opening device 90 when viewed from the front of the game board 30. The lower movable accessory 610a and the start opening device 90 are disposed, and at this time, the start opening device 90 is indirectly decorated to emit light by irradiation of the lower movable accessory 610a. As shown in FIG. 95, the gaming machine 10 includes a movable accessory that moves from the left side of the display device to a position overlapping the front side of the display device and that can emit light, and is normally disposed on the left side of the display device. The movable accessory may be disposed so as to overlap the back side of the side lamp. Then, when the movable accessory is behind the side lamp, the side lamp may be indirectly lit by emitting light.

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

10 gaming machines 37 Ordinary variable prize device (variable prize device)
38 Special variable prize device (variable prize device)
38a Count switch (winning ball detection sensor)
82 Shelf 82a Normal inclined part (second inclined part)
82b Slowly inclined part (first inclined part)
82c Steep slope (third slope)
87 Large prize winning lens member (lens member)
87a Bending part 615 Grand prize opening ball flow down (ball flow down)
620 LED board behind the winning prize (light source)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine provided with a guidance device in a gaming area having a shelf part on which a game ball can roll,
The guide device has a base member,
The shelf is disposed without a step continuously downstream of the first inclined portion and the first inclined portion, and is inclined in the same direction as the first inclined portion and has an inclination angle with the first inclined portion. A different second inclined portion is formed integrally with and protrudes forward of the base member,
Provided below the inclined surface of the second inclined portion is a variable winning device that can be changed between a state where the game ball flowing down the inclined surface is easy to win and a state where the game ball is difficult to win or not win,
The base member has a gate through which a game ball disposed just above the shelf and projecting forward of the base member can pass.
The game ball that has passed through the gate falls to the shelf and is guided toward the variable prize device by the shelf.
The gaming machine further includes variable display means including a plurality of display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information based on a predetermined condition being satisfied,
Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied once, variable display of all the identification information on the plurality of display units is started, and after all the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of all the identification information is revariably displayed. Pseudo continuous execution means for performing a pseudo continuous display operation for starting a plurality of times, and
The pseudo-continuous execution means includes
When all the identification information is derived and displayed, a pseudo-continuous design is displayed on any of the plurality of display units, and a plurality of pseudo-continuous designs are provided according to the number of the pseudo continuous display operations,
In connection with the combination of identification information derived and displayed as a display result of the pseudo-continuous display operation being a combination of specific identification information determined in advance, the variable winning device is connected to the inclined surface of the second inclined portion. A game machine that executes control to change a game ball that has flowed down into a state where it is easy to win.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first inclined portion has an inclination angle smaller than that of the second inclined portion, and no winning opening is provided in the first inclined portion.

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