JP5999961B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a movable unit which operates in front of Viewing device.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. The pachinko machine, a game ball fired the gaming region formed on the front surface of the game board, when fired gaming balls to win the starting opening, change displaying a plurality of identification information (special symbol) to Viewing device There is a game that performs a variable display game. In addition, it is known that a special game state that gives value to a player occurs in association with the result of the variable display game being a special result .
A pachinko machine that performs such a variable display game has various interests in the aspect of the variable display game in order to improve the player's interest in the game.

For example, a pachinko machine is known in which two display devices are provided, a variable display game is played on one display device, and information such as effects by characters and characters is displayed on the other display device (see Patent Document 1). ). One display device is a liquid crystal display, other display devices, Ru called dot matrix display der where it has a number the LED. Dot matrix display in the normal is in a state that can not be visually recognized clearly are shielded by the front cover is colored semitransparent. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, only the light emission display by the dot matrix display device is transmitted to the front side of the front cover so that it can be visually recognized.

JP 2005-13703 A

However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 , two display devices having different display forms are arranged , a variable display game is performed on one display device (liquid crystal display) , and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, The light-emitting display by the other display device (dot matrix display) that was concealed by the cover was only visible and lacked in interest. In addition, when the other display device is not emitting light, the space in which the other display device is arranged is wasted and the interest is lost.

An object of the present invention, in the gaming machine having a Viewing device is to provide a Rukoto increase interest for games.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A display device capable of displaying a display associated with the game executed in the display area based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
In a gaming machine comprising at least control means for executing control related to performance,
A movable device that performs a rendering operation in front of the display device;
The movable device is:
And a covering member that covers at least a portion of said display area,
A drive mechanism capable of driving the covering member,
The covering member is
In a covering state in which at least a part of the display area is covered, a shielding part that shields a part of the covered part of the display area and a light- transmitting part having a predetermined shape that transmits light from the part are provided. ,
The driving mechanism is operable in the covering state and a release state in which the covering state is released ,
The control means includes
In the covering state, it is possible to execute display control for displaying the same image in the display area covered by the covering member and in the display area not covered,
By shielding a part of the same image displayed in the display area covered by the covering member with the shielding part and making the remaining part of the same image visible through the light transmitting part, The player can visually recognize the same image displayed in the display area covered by the covering member and the same image displayed in the display area not covered by the covering member as images having different contour shapes. possible der Rukoto and said.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of our Keru game on a gaming machine having a Viewing device.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the glass frame of the game machine of embodiment. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows special figure game processing. It is a flowchart which shows 1st main processing. It is a flowchart which shows 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows a movable device setting process. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of a shutter apparatus (movable apparatus). It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of a shutter apparatus (movable apparatus). It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of a shutter apparatus (movable apparatus). It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of a shutter apparatus (movable apparatus). It is a figure explaining the example of execution of movable device production using a shutter device (movable device). It is a figure explaining the modification of a shutter apparatus (movable apparatus). It is a figure explaining the modification of a shutter apparatus (movable apparatus). It is a figure explaining an example of the visual effect of the production | presentation display by the said display apparatus when the front surface of a display apparatus is shielded with the shutter apparatus (movable apparatus). It is a figure explaining the mode of the holding storage display of the special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device.

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 FIG. 3) 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, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to the ball hitting device and an upper plate ball from which game balls discharged from the ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. An exit 22, a lower plate 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and an operation unit 24 of a 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. Fire. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decoration special figure variable display game) on the display device 41. 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.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is opened. As shown in FIG. 2, a ball payout outlet 47 for paying out the game balls paid out from the ball paying device 46 to the upper plate 21 at a position corresponding to the front of the front frame 12 and behind the glass frame 15. And an upper plate communication path 48 for guiding the game balls paid out from the ball payout outlet 47 to the upper plate 21 is provided on the back surface of the glass frame 15.

  In addition, a launch unit 72 is disposed below the front surface of the front frame 12 and above the operation unit 24. To the left of the launch unit 72, a launch rail 73 inclined to the lower right and a foul ball flow lower entrance. 74 is provided, and the front of the foul ball flow lowering port 74 is covered with a falling ball flow lowering member 75. On the left side of the front surface of the falling ball flow-down member 75, a ball tray 75a that prevents the game balls remaining in the ball payout flow path when the glass frame 15 is opened is provided. The firing unit 72 and the firing rail 73 constitute a hitting ball launching device.

  Further, on the back surface of the glass frame 15, a launch ball supply path 76 that supplies the game ball on the upper plate 21 to the unit corresponding to the launch unit 72 is provided, and corresponds to the exit of the launch ball supply path 76. A launch ball supply port 72 a is provided on the front surface of the launch unit 72. Further, a lower tray ball outlet 77 is provided at the back of the lower plate 23 from which game balls discharged from the ball dispensing device 46 and overflowing from the upper plate 21 flow out.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41. A shutter device 600 including shutter members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) that can shield the display screen of the display device 41 is provided on the front side of the display device 41.
The shutter device 600 converts between a closed state in which the display screen of the display device 41 is shielded and an open state in which the display screen is not shielded by driving the shutter members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616). Be able to. In the game board 30 shown in FIG. 3, all the shutter members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) are in a closed state. Details of the shutter device 600 will be described later.

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

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 4) for detecting the game balls that have entered the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  In addition, a start winning port 36 as a first start winning port for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided below the center case 40, and directly below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening 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. 4) 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.

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

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
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. 4) 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. 4) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).
Further, below the start winning opening 36, an out opening 39 for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like is provided.

  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 (see FIG. 4) 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) 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) for the 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 on the first special figure display and the second special figure display is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game. 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. 4) 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 the 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 change 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 the normal fluctuation display game is a specific result, the normal fluctuation win device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). 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, in the normal variation winning device 37, the open / close members 37b and 37b are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4). It is converted into a state, and winning of game balls 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 memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 4). 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 displays the first or second special figure variation display on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display on the basis of the winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play the 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 variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state). Become. 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.

  Note that the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not to be executed independently or simultaneously. 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. Further, the special game variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the game machine 10 with the special map 1 display and the special map 2 display.

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 variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern 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. And, for example, a state in which a variable display by a plurality of variable display areas is maintained (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which special result forms are aligned. 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.
Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game (random number for jackpot determination), a big hit symbol random number for determining the 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 to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

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

  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 to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the 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 as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. 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 production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed 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 by 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 demo 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, the shutter device 600 that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) and a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, an effect button 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 are turned on / off. A switch input circuit 336 that detects a state and inputs a detection signal to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a that includes an audio power amplifier that drives an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; Is provided with an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b.

  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. If the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated so that the flat member of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, , 0.3 seconds) Control to open as described above.
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, the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game has been hit 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 or the special figure 2 display, processing for displaying a special figure variation 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, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state. I do.
For example, if the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure change display game, a special game state is given. (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.
When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display.

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 the number of opening times of the normal variable winning game device 37 for two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

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

Next, 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 is a main process (mainly see FIGS. 6 and 7) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 8).

[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. 6, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 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. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and off data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7). Also, 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). Is performed (step S8).

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

  Moreover, when it determines with the initialization switch being ON by step S9 (step S9; Yes), when it determines with the value of the power failure test | inspection area | region 1 not normal at step S11 (step S11; No), it is a power failure at step S13. If it is determined that the value of the inspection area 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG. .

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 7 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, 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. 8 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 a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process relating to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process relating to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and 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 magnetic error 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, 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. 9, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a 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.

  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 A4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to branch 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.

  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 a special figure 1 display or a special figure 2 display (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) which concerns on a special figure 1 display or a special figure 2 display ) To complete the special figure game process.

  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.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, timers for various interrupts are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  Next, the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding the control of the game effect is performed. Details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B31). If the test mode is in effect (step B31; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. . When the test mode is not being executed (step B31; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B32).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. When this scene change command is received (step B32; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B33), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B34). In determining whether the command is valid (step B34), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current gaming state. If the command is valid (step B34; Yes), the received command is saved (step B35), an effect request flag is set (step B36), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B37). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B32; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B34; No), branch processing (step B37) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process to be executed is selected based on the received command. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B38) for performing a process necessary when the power is turned on is performed. When a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for a customer) process (step B39) is performed for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B40) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  When a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B41) for performing processing relating to the execution of the decoration special diagram variation display game is performed. In the changing process (step B41), information necessary for playing the decorative special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game is ended, the variation display of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped, the stop display time is set, and the like.

Further, when a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B42), which is a process of stopping the variation display of the identification symbol in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process, the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set.
When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B43), which is a process related to the start of the special game state or the specific game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B44) which is a process related to the round game is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B45) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B46), which is a process related to the end of the special game state or the specific game state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B47) for performing processing based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a hold number command (including information related to increase / decrease of the start memory) ( A hold number command reception process (step B48) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch command (start opening prize effect command, winning effect symbol command) including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game is used. A prefetch command reception process (step B49) for performing the process based on this is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command receiving process (step B50) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 12 shows the changing process (step B41) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B61). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B61; Yes), the effect button related information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B62), and the movable body request set process (step B63) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B64) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a movable device setting process (step B65) relating to the control of the movable device (shutter device 600) is performed. Details of the movable device setting process will be described later.

  Next, random number seed initialization processing (step B66) is performed, and a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B67). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B68) is performed to manage the number of times that the specific gaming state is set (the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state), and the effect request flag is cleared (step B69). The process during change is terminated.

Moreover, when it determines with there being no production request flag in step B61 (step B61; No), it is determined whether the value of an update timer is 0 (step B70). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended.
In step B70, when it is determined that the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B70; No), the changing process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the update timer is 0 (step B70; Yes), the next scene data is set (step B71), and the process during change is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Movable device setting processing]
FIG. 13 shows the movable device setting process (step B65) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this movable device setting process, first, the movable body request set in step B63 of the changing process is confirmed (step B81), and it is determined whether or not an effect by the movable device (shutter device 600) is to be executed (step). B82).

  If it is determined in step B82 that the effect by the movable device (shutter device 600) is to be executed (step B82; Yes), it is set in the decorative special figure variation display game in which the effect by the movable device (shutter device 600) is performed. The fluctuation pattern is confirmed (step B83). Then, a movable device effect setting process (step B84) for operating the movable device (shutter device 600) in accordance with the variation pattern is performed.

  Next, based on the movable device effect setting process, information related to the fourth symbol and the hold display (hold storage display) displayed on the display device 41 is changed (step B85), and the movable device setting process is terminated.

  In Step B82, when it is determined that the effect by the movable device (shutter device 600) is not executed (Step B82; No), the fourth symbol displayed on the display device 41 based on the movable device effect setting process. And the information which concerns on a hold display (hold storage display) is initialized (step B86), and a movable apparatus setting process is complete | finished.

Next, details of the shutter device (movable device) 600 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D, the shutter device 600 includes first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 that can shield the display screen of the display device 41, and these first to sixth shutter members 611. To 616 for rotating the first to sixth rotating shaft members 621 to 626 and driving mechanism portions (not shown) for driving the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616, respectively. ing.

The first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are members in which holes having a shape simulating petals are formed in a lattice shape in a substantially rectangular flat plate member. Further, each one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 is formed in a part of the shape imitating the petal, and each other end portion of each one end portion It is perforated in the shape of the remaining part of the part (see FIGS. 15B and 15D). Thereby, when the adjacent shutter members (for example, the first shutter member 611 and the second shutter member 612) among the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are both in the closed state, the adjacent shutter members are aligned. A hole having a shape imitating the petal is formed.
Further, the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are arranged so as to be a first shutter member 611, a second shutter member 612,..., A sixth shutter member 616 in order from the left side in front of the display device 41. The Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, when all of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are in the closed state, the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are arranged in a horizontal line without a gap. It is arranged so that.
The size of the hole imitating the petals is such that at least the fourth symbol displayed on the display device 41 can be visually recognized through the hole.

The first to sixth rotation shaft members 621 to 626 are members for allowing the shutter members to rotate about one end in the longitudinal direction of each shutter member. The first to sixth rotation shaft members 621 to 626 include upper end rotation shafts 621a to 626a disposed at the upper ends of the shutter members and lower end rotation shafts 621b to 626b disposed at the lower ends. ing.
The first to third shutter members 611 to 613 have upper end rotation shafts 621a to 623a such that one end in the longitudinal direction of each shutter member on the rotation shaft side is on the left side of the display screen of the display device 41. , And lower end rotation shafts 621b to 623b are disposed. The fourth to sixth shutter members 614 to 616 have upper end rotation shafts 624a to 626a such that one end in the longitudinal direction of each shutter member on the rotation shaft side is on the right side of the display screen of the display device 41. , And lower end rotation shafts 624b to 626b are disposed.

The upper end rotation shafts 621a to 626a and the lower end rotation shafts 621b to 626b are pivotally supported by rotation support members (not shown) provided in the center case 40, respectively.
The lower end rotation shafts 621b to 626b are connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor via a transmission mechanism (not illustrated) that transmits the driving force of the drive motor (not illustrated) to the lower end rotation shafts 621b to 626b. ing. Note that the drive mechanism unit of the shutter device 600 includes the drive motor and the transmission mechanism. The drive motor is individually provided corresponding to each of the lower end rotation shafts 621b to 626b.

Next, an operation mode of the shutter device (movable device) 600 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 14A is a front view of the shutter device 600 when the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are all in the closed state, and FIG. 14B is a left side view thereof, and FIG. Is a plan view, and FIG. 4D is a perspective view.
As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D, when all of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are closed, the plane portions of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are display devices. The first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are driven so as to be parallel to the display screen 41. When the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are all in the closed state, the entire display screen of the display device 41 is shielded by the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616.

FIG. 15A is a front view of the shutter device 600 when the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are all open, and FIG. 15B is a left side view thereof. Is a plan view, and FIG. 4D is a perspective view.
As shown in FIGS. 15A to 15D, when all of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are in the open state, the flat portions of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are display devices. The free end sides of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are moved to the front side of the game board 30 so as to be perpendicular to the display screen 41. When the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are all in the open state, the display screen of the display device 41 can be directly visually recognized without being blocked by the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616.

FIG. 16A shows the shutter when the first, second, fifth and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615 and 616 are in the closed state and the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 are in the open state. It is a front view of the apparatus 600, The figure (b) is a left view, The figure (c) is a top view, The figure (d) is a perspective view.
As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 are closed, and the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 are closed. In the open state, the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 are driven so as to be parallel to the display screen of the display device 41, and the third and third The free end sides of the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 are moved toward the front side of the game board 30 so that the plane portions of the four shutter members 613 and 614 are perpendicular to the display screen of the display device 41. ing. When the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 are closed and the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 are open, the display screen of the display device 41 is displayed. Only the central part (for example, the display area of the middle symbol) is directly visible without being blocked by the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614.

FIG. 17A shows the shutter when the first, second, fifth and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615 and 616 are in the open state and the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 are in the closed state. It is a front view of the apparatus 600, The figure (b) is a left view, The figure (c) is a top view, The figure (d) is a perspective view.
As shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D, the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 are opened, and the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 are opened. In the closed state, the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 are driven so as to be perpendicular to the display screen of the display device 41, and the third and third shutter members are driven. The four shutter members 613 and 614 are driven so that the plane portions thereof are parallel to the display screen of the display device 41. When the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 are in the open state and the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 are in the closed state, the display screen of the display device 41 is displayed. The left part (for example, the left symbol display area) and the right part (for example, the right symbol display area) are blocked by the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616. Directly visible.

  Although the four modes of the operation mode (opening / closing mode) of the shutter device (movable device) 600 have been described as an example as described above, the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 can be individually opened and closed. . Accordingly, there are 64 modes of operation (opening / closing mode) of the shutter device 600 of the present embodiment.

Next, an execution example of the movable device effect using the shutter device 600 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 18A, the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 of the shutter device 600 are all closed, and the entire display screen of the display device 41 is shielded by the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18A, in the state where the entire display screen of the display device 41 is shielded by the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 (closed state), the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are arranged. It is possible to visually recognize the display screen of the display device 41 through a hole imitating the drilled petals.
Further, since the holes simulating the petals are formed in a lattice shape in each of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616, the display screen of the display device 41 was visually recognized through the holes simulating the petals. At this time, it is possible to provide an effect display that looks like a dot display by a hole imitating the petal.

FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating a state before all the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 of the shutter device 600 are in the closed state and before the decorative special figure variation display game is started on the display device 41. is there.
As shown in FIG. 18 (b), the stop result (“2”, “4”, “1” symbol) of the decorative special figure change display game executed immediately before the decorative special figure change display game is started, for example, is displayed. When all of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are in a closed state while being stopped and displayed on the display device 41, the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are drilled in a lattice shape. The display screen of the display device 41 can be visually recognized through a hole simulating a petal. At this time, it is possible to provide an effect display in which the symbols “2”, “4”, and “1” displayed on the display device 41 are displayed as dots.
The left symbol on which the “2” symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device 41 is shielded by, for example, the first and second shutter members 611 and 612. Further, the middle symbol on which the “4” symbol is stopped is blocked by, for example, the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614. The right symbol on which the symbol “1” is stopped is blocked by, for example, the fifth and sixth shutter members 615 and 616.

FIG. 18C is a diagram showing a state after the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 of the shutter device 600 are all in a closed state and the decorative special figure variation display game is started on the display device 41. is there.
As shown in FIG. 18 (c), after the decorative special symbol variation display game is started, for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol are “7” symbols and are stopped and displayed on the display device 41 (the right symbol is fluctuating) and reach is performed. If the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are all closed when the state occurs, the petals drilled in a lattice shape in each of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are simulated. The display screen of the display device 41 can be visually recognized through the hole. At this time, it is possible to perform an effect display in which the left symbol and the middle symbol stopped on the display device 41 and the changing right symbol are displayed as dots.

FIG. 18D is a diagram illustrating a state in which the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 of the shutter device 600 are shifted from the open state to the closed state when the reach state occurs in the decorative special figure variation display game. . The first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 remain open.
As shown in FIG. 18 (d), after the decorative special symbol variation display game is started, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are “7” symbols and are stopped and displayed on the display device 41 (the middle symbol is changing) and reach is performed. When the state occurs, the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 shift from the open state to the closed state, so that the changing middle symbol is shielded by the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614. It has become. Then, the display screen of the display device 41 can be visually recognized through holes simulating petals drilled in a lattice pattern in the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614. At this time, it is possible to perform an effect display in which the middle symbols variably displayed on the display device 41 are displayed as dots.

FIG. 18E shows that the third and fourth shutter members 613 and 614 of the shutter device 600 shift from the closed state to the open state when the middle symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device 41 in the decorative special figure variation display game. It is a figure which shows a state. Note that the first, second, fifth, and sixth shutter members 611, 612, 615, and 616 remain closed.
As shown in FIG. 18E, after the decoration special figure variation display game is started, for example, when the middle symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device 41 with the symbol “7”, the third and fourth shutter members 613 are arranged. When 614 shifts from the closed state to the open state, the stop display of the middle symbol can be directly visually recognized. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol are changing. The left design is shielded by the first and second shutter members 611 and 612, and the fluctuating left is changed by holes simulating the petals drilled in the first and second shutter members 611 and 612 in a lattice shape. An effect display that makes it appear that the symbols are displayed as dots is possible. The right design is shielded by the fifth and sixth shutter members 615 and 616, and the right design is changing by holes simulating the petals drilled in the fifth and sixth shutter members 615 and 616 in a lattice shape. It is possible to produce effects that appear as dots.

FIG. 18F is a diagram showing a state where the big hit result of the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed on the display device 41 when the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 of the shutter device 600 are all closed. is there.
As shown in FIG. 18 (f), when the result of the decorative special figure variation display game is a big hit, for example, when the “7” symbol (big hit symbol) when the big hit is displayed on the display device 41 is displayed in an enlarged manner. When the sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are all in the closed state, the display of the display device 41 is displayed through holes simulating the petals drilled in a lattice shape in each of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616. The screen becomes visible. At this time, it is possible to provide an effect display in which the “7” symbol displayed on the display device 41 is displayed as dots.

Next, a modified example of the shutter device 600 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.
FIG. 19A is a front view of the shutter device 700 according to the first modification, FIG. 19B is a left side view, and FIG. 19C is a plan view.
FIG. 19D is a front view of the shutter device 800 of the second modification, FIG. 19E is a left side view, and FIG. 19F is a plan view.

The shutter devices 700 and 800 of the first and second modifications are characterized in that the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 can be slid in parallel with the display screen of the display device 41, respectively.
Basically, it has the same configuration as the shutter device 600 described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and different portions are mainly described. .

  As shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, in the shutter device 700 of the first modification, an upper slide member 710 a is provided on the front surface of the first upper support member 710 that supports the upper portion of the first shutter member 611. ing. In addition, a lower slide member 712 a is provided on the front surface of the first lower support member 712 that supports the lower portion of the first shutter member 611.

Further, in the shutter device 700 of the first modification, the first upper slide guide member 720a is provided on the front surface of the second upper support member 720 that supports the upper portion of the second shutter member 612, and the second upper support member 720 is provided. A second upper slide guide member 720b is provided on the rear surface.
The second upper slide guide member 720b is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the upper slide member 710a of the first upper support member 710 described above.
The first lower slide guide member 722a is provided on the front surface of the second lower support member 722 that supports the lower portion of the second shutter member 612, and the second lower slide guide member 722b is provided on the rear surface of the second lower support member 722. Is provided.
The second lower slide guide member 722b is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the lower slide member 712a of the first lower support member 712 described above.

In the shutter device 700 of the first modification, an upper slide member 730 a is provided on the rear surface of the third upper support member 730 that supports the upper portion of the third shutter member 613. In addition, a lower slide member 732 a is provided on the rear surface of the third lower support member 732 that supports the lower portion of the third shutter member 613.
The upper slide member 730a is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the first upper slide guide member 720a of the second upper support member 720 described above. Further, the lower slide member 732a is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the first lower slide guide member 722a of the second lower support member 722 described above.

  In the shutter device 700 of the first modification, an upper slide member 760 a is provided on the front surface of the sixth upper support member 760 that supports the upper portion of the sixth shutter member 616. In addition, a lower slide member 762 a is provided on the front surface of the sixth lower support member 762 that supports the lower portion of the sixth shutter member 616.

Further, in the shutter device 700 of the first modification, the first upper slide guide member 750a is provided on the front surface of the fifth upper support member 750 that supports the upper portion of the fifth shutter member 615, and the fifth upper support member 750 is provided. A second upper slide guide member 750b is provided on the rear surface.
The second upper slide guide member 750b is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the upper slide member 760a of the sixth upper support member 760 described above.
In the shutter device 700 of the first modification, the first lower slide guide member 752a is provided on the front surface of the fifth lower support member 752 that supports the lower portion of the fifth shutter member 615, and the fifth lower support member 752 is provided. A second lower slide guide member 752b is provided on the rear surface.
The second lower slide guide member 752b is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the lower slide member 762a of the sixth lower support member 762 described above.

In the shutter device 700 of the first modification, an upper slide member 740a is provided on the rear surface of the fourth upper support member 740 that supports the upper portion of the fourth shutter member 614. Further, a lower slide member 742a is provided on the rear surface of the fourth lower support member 742 that supports the lower portion of the fourth shutter member 614.
The upper slide member 740a is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the first upper slide guide member 750a of the fifth upper support member 750 described above. Further, the lower slide member 742a is disposed so as to be slidably engaged with the first lower slide guide member 752a of the fifth lower support member 752 described above.

  Each of the lower support members that support the lower portions of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 includes, for example, a rack gear (not shown), and meshes with a corresponding pinion gear (not shown). It has become. Each pinion gear can be rotated by a driving force based on a driving motor (not shown). Thereby, the driving force by the drive motor (not shown) is converted into the rotational force of the pinion gear, and the rotational force is converted into the linear movement of the rack gear, whereby each shutter member can be slid. Yes.

Specifically, the first shutter member 611 is slidable to a position where the left end of the planar portion of the first shutter member 611 overlaps the left end of the display screen of the display device 41. The second shutter member 612 is slidable to a position where the left end of the flat portion of the second shutter member 612 overlaps the right end of the flat portion of the first shutter member 611 in the closed state. The third shutter member 613 is slidable to a position where the left end of the flat portion of the third shutter member 613 overlaps the right end of the flat portion of the second shutter member 612 in the closed state.
The sixth shutter member 616 is slidable to a position where the right end of the plane portion of the sixth shutter member 611 overlaps the right end of the display screen of the display device 41. The fifth shutter member 615 is slidable to a position where the right end of the flat portion of the fifth shutter member 615 overlaps the left end of the flat portion of the sixth shutter member 616 in the closed state. The fourth shutter member 614 is slidable to a position where the right end of the flat portion of the fourth shutter member 614 overlaps the left end of the flat portion of the fifth shutter member 615 in the closed state.

Next, a shutter device 800 of Modification 2 will be described.
As illustrated in FIGS. 19D to 19F, unlike the shutter device 700 according to the first modification, the shutter device 800 according to the second modification shifts the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 to an open state. At this time, the free end sides of the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are moved to the back side of the game board 30.
As for the first to third shutter members 611 to 613 of the shutter device 700 of the first modification, the third shutter member 613 is disposed on the most front side, and the second shutter member 612 is disposed on the rear side thereof. The first shutter member 611 is arranged on the innermost side.
On the other hand, in the first to third shutter members 611 to 613 of the shutter device 800 according to the second modification, the first shutter member 611 is disposed on the most front side, and then the second shutter member 612 is disposed. The third shutter member 613 is disposed on the innermost side. Similarly, the fourth to sixth shutter members 614 to 616 of the shutter device 800 of the second modification are opposite to the fourth to sixth shutter members 614 to 616 of the shutter device 700 of the first modification, and the sixth shutter. The member 616 is disposed on the most front side, the fifth shutter member 615 is disposed on the rear side, and the fourth shutter member 614 is disposed on the farthest side.
Note that, basically, the shutter device 700 has the same configuration as that of the shutter device 700 according to the first modification, and the slide mechanism that slides the shutter members 611 to 616 is similar to the shutter device 700 according to the first modification. Since the slide mechanism is used, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the case of the shutter device 800 according to the second modification, the third shutter member 613 and the fourth shutter member 614 may not be provided with holes, that is, a simple shielding member (including a frosted glass-like member). It is good. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 19D and 19F, even when the third shutter member 613 and the fourth shutter member 614 are opened, the third shutter member 613 and the fourth shutter member 614 are moved. Thus, it becomes possible to prevent the identification information (left symbol, right symbol) on both sides from being looked into through, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect display (dot display) of the left symbol and the right symbol.

Next, a state before each shutter member of the shutter device 700 of Modification 1 described above slides to the front side of the display device 41 will be described.
20A is a front view of the shutter device 700, and FIG. 20B is a perspective view. FIG. 20C is a plan view of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C, the first to third shutter members 611 to 613 of the shutter device 700 of the first modification example are in a normal state before sliding to the front side of the display device 41. The shutter members are arranged such that the plane of each shutter member is parallel to the display screen of the display device 41 and overlaps the front and rear. Further, the first to third shutter members 611 to 613 are arranged so as to be housed behind the display board 41 and behind the game board 30 in a normal state.
In addition, the fourth to sixth shutter members 614 to 616 are normally arranged such that the plane of each shutter member is parallel to the display screen of the display device 41 and overlaps the front and rear. Further, the fourth to sixth shutter members 614 to 616 are disposed so as to be housed in the rear of the housing portion that is configured on the right front side of the display device 41 and on the right side of the center case 40 in the normal state.
Thereby, each shutter member in normal time can be made difficult to visually recognize from the player.

Next, an example of the visual effect of the effect display by the display device 41 when the front surface of the display device 41 is shielded by the shutter device 600 described above will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the display screen of the display device 41 is not shielded by the shutter device 600.
FIG. 21B is a schematic diagram of the shutter device 600 when the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616 are closed.
FIG. 21C is a diagram showing a state in which the display screen of the display device 41 is shielded by the shutter device 600 when the effect display shown in FIG.
FIG. 21 (d) is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 21 (c) (indicating the third hole from the left and the third hole from the top). It is assumed that the background color when the effect display is made is the same color as the color scheme of the edges (lattice frame) of the holes formed in each shutter member of the shutter device 600 in a grid pattern.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when each of the left and right symbols is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41, the contour of each symbol is blurred so that the contour of each symbol merges with the background display. Anti-aliasing for blurring has been applied.
Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, when the display screen of the display device 41 is shielded by the shutter device 600 shown in FIG. 21B, the left and right symbols displayed on the display device 41 are the shutter Each shutter member of the apparatus 600 is visually recognized through holes formed in a lattice shape. At this time, each symbol displayed on the display device 41 is bordered by the lattice frame of each shutter member (see FIG. 21D), so that the display blur of each symbol can be suppressed. It has become.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, a description will be given of an aspect of a reserved memory display (display for notifying that a special memory is held) of the special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41.
Fig.22 (a) is a figure which shows the design of a hold memory display. FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining a mode of the reserved memory display that can be seen when the reserved memory display is viewed through the holes formed in each shutter member of the shutter device 600.
As shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a round symbol is displayed on the display device 41 as a hold storage display every time a hold storage occurs.
Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, the size of the circular pattern is a frame that forms one of the plurality of holes drilled in a lattice shape in each shutter member of the shutter device 600. The size is such that it is covered by the part F, and the size of the round symbol is not visible from the hole. As a result, when a round symbol that is a reserved storage display is visually recognized through the hole, it seems that the reserved storage display of the symbol imitating the shape (for example, a square) of the edge of the hole is made. It has become.

FIGS. 22C and 22D are diagrams for explaining a display example when the display device 41 performs the hold storage display of the special figure variation display game.
As shown in FIG. 22 (c), when there are four reserved memories of the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game), the display device 41 has four round symbols as the reserved memory display. It is displayed. Specifically, four round symbols are displayed on the right side of the right symbol displayed on the display device 41 as one vertical example.
FIG. 22D shows a state when the sixth shutter member 616 of the shutter device 600 is in a closed state (a state where the display screen of the display device 41 is shielded) in the display state shown in FIG. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 22 (d), each of the round symbols that are reserved storage displays is displayed at a position facing the holes formed in the sixth shutter member 616 in a lattice shape. When the reserved memory display of the round symbol is visually recognized through each hole formed in the sixth shutter member 616, the reserved memory display of the symbol imitating the shape (for example, a square) of the edge of the hole is made. It seems to be.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special display for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). The variable display device (display device 41) capable of executing the variable display game in the display area, and the game are comprehensively controlled, and the execution control of the special figure variable display game in the variable display device (display device 41) is performed. A game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a control command used for controlling the special figure variable display game, and the variable display device (display device 41) based on a control command from the game control means (game control device 100). And an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display of the effect display including the special-figure variable display game performed in the game, and the special mode of the special-figure variable display game is determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 that gives a game value to a player when the result is reached, the game machine 10 includes a movable device (shutter device 600) that operates in front of the variable display device (display device 41), and the movable device (shutter The device 600) includes a plurality of shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) disposed in front of a display area of the variable display device (display device 41), and the plurality of shielding members (first device). Drive mechanisms capable of driving the sixth shutter members 611 to 616) in a predetermined manner, and the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) is the variable display device (display device 41). ) And at least a part of the display area, and a light-transmitting part that transmits light. The drive mechanism opens the display area, and the display area is shielded compared to the open state. The production control means (production control device 300) controls the drive mechanism in relation to the production display control, and switches between the open state and the closed state. Regardless of the configuration, display control of the plurality of identification information is performed.

Thereby, when the production control means (production control device 300) controls the drive mechanism, the shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) of the movable device (shutter device 600) are set to the open state. It can be operated to the closed state where the shielding area of the display area of the variable display device (display unit 41) is larger than the open state. In addition, display control of a plurality of pieces of identification information can be performed by the effect control means (effect control device 300) regardless of the state (open state and closed state) of the shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616). it can.
Therefore, when the shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) are in the open state, the display of the special figure variable display game in the display area of the variable display device (display device 41) can be directly recognized. On the other hand, when the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) is in the closed state, the special figure is provided via the light transmitting portion of the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616). Since the display of the variable display game can be visually recognized, even if the same special figure variable display game is displayed in the display area of the variable display device (display device 41), the movable device (shutter device 600) is shielded. By converting the states of the members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616), it is possible to make it appear that a special figure variation display game according to another display mode is being executed. Interest now look can be increased.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) are lattice-like members formed by being vertically and horizontally spaced, and the shielding members The shielding portion is configured by the lattice-shaped frame portion F of the (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616), and the translucent portion is formed by the hole portion formed based on the lattice-shaped frame portion F. It is configured.

Thereby, since the shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) of the movable device (shutter device 600) are lattice-like members formed by being vertically and horizontally spaced, When the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) are in the closed state, the holes are formed based on the lattice-shaped frame portions F of the shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616). The display of the special figure variation display game can be visually recognized.
Therefore, when the shielding member (the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) is in the closed state, the display of the special figure variation display game in the display area of the variation display device (display device 41) is displayed. The first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) can appear as if they are displayed as dots, which can enhance the interest.
Further, the outline of the identification information of the special figure variable display game displayed in the display area of the variable display device (display device 41) is displayed on the grid-like frame portion F of the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616). Thus, the correction can be performed, and blurring of the display of the identification information can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) is centered on one end of the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616). The planar portion of the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) is perpendicular to the display screen of the variable display device (display device 41) in the open state by the drive mechanism. And the closed state can be operated in a state where the flat portion of the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) is parallel to the display screen of the variable display device (display device 41). It is comprised so that.

  Thereby, even if the same special figure variable display game is displayed in the display area of the variable display device (display device 41), the shielding members (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) of the movable device (shutter device 600) are displayed. ) Is turned, it becomes possible to make it appear as if a special-figure display game with a plurality of display modes is being executed, and the interest can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the drive mechanism covers the shielding member (first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) and covers the display area of the variable display device (display device 41). The slide mechanism is configured to be operable in one state and a second state in which the display area of the variable display device (display device 41) is not covered.

  Thereby, when the operation effect by the movable device (shutter device 600) is not executed, the effect control means (effect control device 300) controls the drive mechanism, whereby the shielding member (the shutter device 600) of the movable device (shutter device 600) is controlled. Since the first to sixth shutter members 611 to 616) can be converted into a state where the display area of the variable display device (display device 41) is not covered, the display in the display area of the variable display device (display device 41) is performed. Can be easily seen.

  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.

  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 machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 Game control device (game control means)
300 Production control device (production control means)
600 Shutter device (movable device)
611-616 Shutter member (shielding member)

Claims (1)

A display device capable of displaying a display associated with the game executed in the display area based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
In a gaming machine comprising at least control means for executing control related to performance,
A movable device that performs a rendering operation in front of the display device;
The movable device is:
And a covering member that covers at least a portion of said display area,
A drive mechanism capable of driving the covering member,
The covering member is
In a covering state in which at least a part of the display area is covered, a shielding part that shields a part of the covered part of the display area and a light- transmitting part having a predetermined shape that transmits light from the part are provided. ,
The driving mechanism is operable in the covering state and a release state in which the covering state is released ,
The control means includes
In the covering state, it is possible to execute display control for displaying the same image in the display area covered by the covering member and in the display area not covered,
By shielding a part of the same image displayed in the display area covered by the covering member with the shielding part and making the remaining part of the same image visible through the light transmitting part, The player can visually recognize the same image displayed in the display area covered by the covering member and the same image displayed in the display area not covered by the covering member as images having different contour shapes. possible der Rukoto game machine and it said.