JP6140241B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko and pachislot machines.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in game machines, various effects are performed to enhance the interest of the player. In particular, visual production has a high production effect and can be said to be one of important game performances. As visual effects, for example, effects using images using a liquid crystal display device are performed.

  Although a gaming machine having a liquid crystal display device that displays an effect image or the like on a single flat screen is common, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a multiple video screen in which display screens are stacked in front and back are displayed. A game machine using the liquid crystal display device provided is also proposed. The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 can display an image with a three-dimensional depth by individually controlling each of a plurality of display screens.

JP 2009-95475 A

  Since the display device of the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 can display a video with a sense of depth, it can be said that a video closer to the real thing can be reproduced. In this way, not only gaming machines that try to enhance visual effects by reproducing images that are close to the real thing, but also gaming machines that use various methods to enhance visual effects have been proposed. However, the player is not satisfied with these gaming machines, and constantly demands gaming machines that can produce a highly visual effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect with a high visual effect.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is arranged on the front side of the display means, the display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and at least of the display means A light guide plate that is movable to a first closed position that covers a part and a first open position that does not cover the display means, and that makes it easy to visually recognize an image by irradiating light, and irradiating light to the light guide plate A light irradiating means, a shielding means disposed on the front side of the display means and movable to a second closed position covering at least a part of the display means and a second open position not covering the display means; comprising a movement control means for controlling the movement of the moving and the shielding means of the optical plate, wherein the movement control means, the light guide plate and said shielding means independently controlled so as to move the light guide plate It is a number, Ru movable der independently of each other, characterized in that.

  As described above, the movable light guide plate is arranged on the front side of the display means, and the movable shielding means is arranged on the front side of the light guide plate. Thus, by controlling the movement of the light guide plate and the shielding means, it is possible to produce an effect with a higher effect.

  Furthermore, since the light guide plate displays an image by transmitting light, it is possible to perform a particularly high visual effect by controlling the light to the light guide plate in accordance with the above-described effect display and movement control. .

  As a result, the player does not get bored of the game and continues the game. Moreover, interest can be improved.

Also, in this game machine, the plurality of light guide plates are arranged in at least one direction of the longitudinal and lateral directions to each other, before Symbol light irradiation means is a plurality, each of the plurality of light guide plates It is good also as corresponding to.

  Thereby, the effect by a light-guide plate can be made more complicated, and an effect with a high visual effect can be performed. As a result, the player does not get bored of the game and continues the game. Moreover, interest can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect with a high visual effect.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the shutter apparatus and liquid crystal display device which concern on this embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the shutter apparatus and liquid crystal display device which concern on this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the shutter apparatus and liquid crystal display device which only a shutter raises. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the shutter apparatus and liquid crystal display device of a state which the shutter and the light-guide plate raised. It is a front view of the game board in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the schematic which shows arrangement | positioning of switches in the back surface side of the game board of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the special symbol determination table of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process performed by the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the system timer interruption process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special symbol process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special symbol memory check process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flow chart of switch input processing concerning a gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is a flowchart of a special symbol related switch check process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process performed by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which concerns on the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart of command analysis processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation of the shutter apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, FIG. 23 (a) is a figure which shows a liquid crystal display device, FIG.23 (b) is a figure which shows the state in which the shutter is falling. FIG. 23 (c) is a view showing a state where the shutter is raised, and FIG. 23 (d) is a view showing a state where the shutter is raised and the light guide plate is exposed. It is sectional drawing of the shutter apparatus which has two light-guide plates, and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure for demonstrating two light-guide plates, Fig.25 (a) is a front view of one light guide plate, FIG.25 (b) is a front view of the other light-guide plate. It is a figure for demonstrating the display by the light-guide plate of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating two light guide plates, Fig.27 (a) is a front view of one light guide plate, FIG.27 (b) is a front view of the other light guide plate. It is a figure for demonstrating the display by the light-guide plate of FIG. FIG. 29A is a front view of the shutter, FIG. 29B is a front view of one light guide plate, and FIG. 29B is a view for explaining the display of the shutter, the light guide plate, and the liquid crystal display device. FIG. 29C is a front view of the other light guide plate, and FIG. 29D is a front view of the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure for demonstrating the display by the shutter of FIG. 29, a light-guide plate, and a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the shutter, light guide plate, and liquid crystal display device in the structure where the light guide plate was located in the left-right and front-back. It is a figure for demonstrating displays, such as a light-guide plate of FIG. 31, FIG. 32 (a)-(d) is a figure which shows each aspect of the display by a light-guide plate, respectively.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to this embodiment will be described below.

[Overview of gaming machines]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device with only the shutter raised. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device in a state where the shutter and the light guide plate are raised. FIG. 7 is a front view of a game board in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of switches on the back side of the gaming board of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a front view of the LED unit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1001 has a structure in which a glass door 1010, a dish unit 1011, a launching device 1012, a liquid crystal display device 1013, a shutter device 1130, and a game board 1014 are supported by a base door 1015. Have. The base door 1015 supports the discharge unit 1016 and the substrate unit 1017 on the back side, and is fitted in the opening 1181 of the main body 1018.

  The glass door 1010 is pivotally attached to the base door 1015 so as to be freely opened and closed. This glass door 1010 has an opening 1101 formed at the center, and a transparent protective glass 1019 is disposed in the opening 1101. The protective glass 1019 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 1014 with the glass door 1010 closed. The glass door 1010 is provided with a speaker 1021 at the top and lamps 1022 on the left and right. The speaker 1021 is for performing, for example, voice notification, production, and error notification. The lamp 1022 performs various notifications such as effects and announcements.

  The dish unit 1011 is for storing game balls, and is disposed on the base door 1015 below the glass door 1010. The dish unit 1011 is configured as a unit in which a lower dish 1112 is integrated below an upper dish 1111.

  The upper plate 1111 is for storing a game ball to be launched into a game area 1140 described later. The upper plate 1111 is provided with a payout opening 1113 and an operation button 1020. The payout port 1113 is used for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, the game balls are discharged. The operation button 1020 is a so-called “CHANCE button” or “push button”. For example, a CHANCE effect (a so-called cut-in effect or whether or not the movable body is movable) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 described above is used. This is operated by the player to select whether or not to perform or to notify the degree of expectation in an effect (for example, conversation content or character color of the conversation effect) for notifying the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  The lower plate 1112 is provided with a payout opening 1114. As with the payout exit 1113, the payout exit 1114 is used to rent out game balls and pay out game balls (prize balls), and the game balls are discharged when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied.

  The launcher 1012 is for launching a game ball stored in the upper plate 1111 in a game area 1140 described later. This launching device 1012 is provided with a launching handle 1122 on the surface side of the panel body 1121, and is disposed in the lower right portion of the base door 1015.

  The panel body 1121 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 1011 when the dish unit 1011 and the launching device 1012 are disposed on the base door 1015. A drive device (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 1121. For example, a firing solenoid is used as the driving device.

  The liquid crystal display device 1013 displays various game-related images, for example, identification symbols for decoration (decoration symbols), in addition to the results of the big hit lottery based on winning of game balls to the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 The effect image in the state, the effect image during the big hit, the demonstration effect, and the number of reserved balls are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 1013 is installed behind the game board 1014 and in front of the base door 1015. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 1013 is disposed so as to be positioned near the approximate center of the game board 1014. The shutter device 1130 is installed on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 1013 and is located behind the game board 1014.

  As the production means, for example, a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory is used alone or in combination instead of or in addition to the liquid crystal display device 1013. Also good.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the shutter device 1130 includes a light guide plate 1131 installed on the front side of the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 and a shutter 1132 installed on the front side of the light guide plate 1131. . Each of the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132 can move up and down along the game board 1014. Specifically, the shutter device 1130 includes a light guide plate drive motor 1133 for moving the light guide plate 1131 up and down, and a shutter drive motor 1134 for moving the shutter 1132 up and down. Further, although not shown in the drawing, there are gears for transmitting the power of the light guide plate driving motor 1133 and the shutter driving motor 1134 to the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132. In the game board 1014, a hole is formed at a position corresponding to the display area 1103 near the approximate center, so that the player can visually recognize the display area 1103. Note that the game board 1014 is made of an opaque material such as a plywood board. Therefore, the player cannot visually recognize the light guide plate 1131, the shutter 1132, and the display area 1103 from other than the holes formed in the game board 1014. Moreover, it is good also as installing the flat plate comprised from resin which has translucency, such as an acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, a methacryl resin, etc. in the part of this hole, for example.

  In addition, such a hole is not formed in the gaming board 1014 that does not have translucency, but the gaming board 1014 is configured by a material having translucency, and in the vicinity of the approximate center of the gaming board 1014. An opaque sheet other than the position corresponding to the display area 1103 may be attached. Note that the light-transmitting material may be a resin such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, or a methacrylic resin as described above. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the light guide plate 1131, the shutter 1132, and the display area 1103 from a portion where the light-impermeable sheet is not attached.

  When the light guide plate 1131 is positioned below, the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is covered with the light guide plate 1131. Although details of the light guide plate 1131 will be described later, the light guide plate 1131 has translucency. Therefore, even if the display area 1103 is covered with the light guide plate 1131, the player can visually recognize the display area 1103 through the light guide plate 1131. When the light guide plate 1131 is positioned above, the display area 1103 is not covered with the light guide plate 1131. When the shutter 1132 is positioned below, the display area 1103 is covered with the shutter 1132 and the player cannot visually recognize the display area 1103. When the shutter 1132 is positioned above, the display area 1103 is not covered by the shutter 1132.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when both the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132 are located above, the display area 1103 is not covered by either the light guide plate 1131 or the shutter 1132 and is exposed to the outside, and the player displays The area 1103 can be visually recognized. When both the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132 are located above, they are located behind the game board 1014. Therefore, it is blocked by the game board 1014 and the player cannot visually recognize them.

  The light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132 do not move in conjunction with each other, but move independently. That is, when the light guide plate 1131 is located above, the shutter 1132 can be located both above and below. In addition, when the shutter 1132 is located above, the light guide plate 1131 can be located either above or below. For example, FIG. 5 shows a state where the light guide plate 1131 is positioned below and the shutter 1132 is positioned above. In the state shown in FIG. 5, the player can visually recognize the display area 1103 through the light guide plate 1131. Note that the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132 may move in conjunction with each other.

  Here, the light guide plate 1131 will be described. The light guide plate 1131 has a substantially rectangular flat plate shape and is made of a material having high light transmittance and excellent light guide properties. The light guide plate 1131 may be made of, for example, an acrylic resin material. On the surface of the light guide plate 1131, a pattern such as a character is drawn with light-transmitting ink. This pattern is drawn on the light guide plate 1131 by, for example, ink-jet printing using ink that appears to be almost transparent under natural light. A light guide plate LED 1135 is installed above the light guide plate 1131 and its light emission operation is controlled. The light transmitted through the light guide plate 1131 is emitted from the front side of the light guide plate 1131 to the outside by the LED 1135 for the light guide plate emitting light. As described above, the light emitted from the light guide plate LED 1135 is emitted from the light guide plate 1131 to the outside, so that the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131 can be visually recognized from the outside. Even if light other than the light emitted from the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is irradiated, the pattern drawn on the light guide plate 1131 is not visible from the outside. When the light guide plate LED 1135 does not emit light, no light is emitted from the light guide plate 1131. Therefore, the light guide plate 1131 is irradiated only with natural light or light emitted from other lamps, and the drawn pattern is externally displayed. It is difficult to see. As described above, when the light guide plate LED 1135 emits light, the player can visually recognize the pattern drawn on the light guide plate 1131. When the light emission of the light guide plate LED 1135 is stopped, the light drawn on the light guide plate 1131 is drawn. It becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the displayed symbols. A plurality of light guide plate LEDs 1135 may be provided. The light guide plate LED 1135 may be a full color LED.

  The shutter 1132 has a substantially rectangular flat plate shape, blocks light, and is made of an impermeable material that does not transmit light. The shutter 1132 may be made of, for example, resin and metal. Since the shutter 1132 does not transmit light, the player cannot visually recognize the display area 1103 when the shutter 1132 is positioned below and covers the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013.

  The game board 1014 is disposed in front of the base door 1015 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 1019. The game board 1014 has a game area 1140 in which the launched game ball can roll down. This game area 1140 is surrounded by the outer rail 1031 and is driven with a plurality of game nails.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 7, the game board 1014 includes guide rails 1031, 1032, a stage 1033, a first start port 1034, a second start port 1035, a passage gate 1036, and first and second hold display units 1037, 1038. A grand prize opening 1039, an opening / closing door 1040, general winning openings 1041, 1042, 1043, and 1044, and an LED unit 1005 are provided.

  The guide rails 1031 and 1032 include an outer rail 1031 and an inner rail 1032. The outer rail 1031 is arranged so as to surround the game area 1140 in order to partition (define) the game area 1140. The inner rail 1032 is for guiding the game ball to the upper part of the game board 1014 together with the outer rail 1031, and is arranged inside the outer rail 1031 on the left side of the game board 1014.

  The stage 1033 distributes the flow area of the game balls in the game area 1140 and is provided on the top of the game board 1014. The game ball launched by the launching device 1012 flows down the game board 1014 while changing its advancing direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown) driven into the game board 1014, the stage 1033, and the like. In this process, a game ball is won in the first start port 1034, the second start port 1035, the passing gate 1036, the big winning port 1039, or the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, and the game ball that has not won is the out port 1045. Discharged from. The game ball flows down mainly on the left side of the stage 1033 because the launch force given to the game ball is small when the rotation angle of the launch handle 1122 is small, while the game ball is played when the rotation angle of the launch handle 1122 is large. Since the launch force applied to the sphere is large, it flows down mainly on the right side of the stage 1033. In general, the method of hitting the game ball to the left of the stage 1033 is called left-handed, and the method of hitting the game ball to the right of the stage 1033 is called right-handed.

  The first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 provide an opportunity for a big win lottery on condition that a game ball is won (passed), and the results of the big win lottery are displayed on the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 and the liquid crystal. An opportunity to be displayed on the display device 1013 is given.

  The first start port 1034 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game board 1014. A first start port switch 1340 is disposed behind the first start port 1034. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 1340, a big hit lottery is performed inside the game machine (board unit 1017 in FIG. 2), and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in the payout 1113 or payout. It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 via the outlet 1114.

  The second start port 1035 is provided directly below the first start port 1034, and a second start port switch 1350 is disposed behind the second start port 1035. When a game ball is detected by the second starter switch 1350, a big hit lottery is performed inside the gaming machine 1001 (board unit 1017 in FIG. 11), and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the payout port 1113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 through the discharge outlet 1114. The second starting port 1035 is determined to be difficult to win by a blade member 1046 as a normal electric accessory.

  The blade member 1046 rotates in the left-right direction, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in the second start port 1035 and a game ball in the second start port 1035 is impossible or difficult. And a closed state can be selected. The blade member 1046 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a stop display (a combination of lighting and extinction) is performed with a predetermined symbol on a normal symbol display unit 1050 described later, and a game is displayed at the second start port 1035. It becomes easy to enter the ball.

  For example, in the normal symbol game, the winning probability in the low probability state (normal state) is 1/256, for example, and when this is won, the blade member 1046 is released once for 0.3 seconds. The hit probability in the high probability state (short time state) is, for example, 255/256, and when this is won, the blade member 1046 is opened three times for 1.3 seconds. Further, the maximum number of winning prizes to the second starting port 1035 for one game of the normal symbol game is 8 counts.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory is not limited to the one that rotates the blade member 1046 to the left and right. For example, the tongue-like member moves before and after the game board 1014 or the front and back of the game board 1014 rotates. 2 An opening / closing door that opens and closes the start port 1035 may be used.

  The passing gate 1036 provides an opportunity to perform a normal symbol lottery for opening the second starting port 1035, and is provided at the left and right center positions of the game board 1014. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on a normal symbol display unit 1050 described later. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 1050 described later, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning is displayed in the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. You may make it do.

  In the gaming machine 1001, after the big hit game ends, the gaming machine 1001 shifts to a normal state or a probability fluctuation state in which the big hit probability is higher than the normal state. In the probability variation state, since the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is in a high probability state, the winning to the second starting port 1035 is facilitated by the support of the blade member 1046 as the normal electric accessory. This state is a state called “electric support”, and it becomes easy to accumulate the reserved balls of the special symbol game, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game balls by winning the second starting port 1035. Since the “electric support” state continues until the next big win is won, the player can win the big win in a short time and with a decrease in the number of game balls being suppressed.

  On the other hand, even when the big hit probability is set to the normal state after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the “electric support” state. The “electric support” state in this case continues until the special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 display the result of the big hit lottery for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Such a finite number of “electric support” states are called “short-time states”.

  The first and second hold display sections 1037 and 1038 are played by the first or second starter switches 1340 and 1350 when the first or second special symbol display sections 1052 and 1053 described later are variably displayed. Is detected, the game to the first or second start opening 1034, 1035 until the first or second special symbol that is variably displayed in the first or second special symbol display unit 1052, 1053 is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the change display of the first or second special symbol based on the entry of the sphere is suspended. When the first or second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first or second special symbol that has been suspended is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the priority order of the variable display of the first and second special symbols is higher in the second special symbol than in the first special symbol. It should be noted that the corresponding first and second special symbols may be sequentially displayed in accordance with the winning order of the first and second start ports 1034 and 1035.

  Here, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of variable display suspensions of the first and second special symbols by entering the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 is four respectively. Therefore, the total number of winning holds in both the first and second special symbols, that is, the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035 is eight in total. When the first special symbol game for the first special symbol is held four times, the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is the first special symbol of the main RAM 1062 (see FIG. 10). The information of the four special symbol games stored and held in the start memory area (0) as the start memory is started in the first special symbol start memory area (1) to the first special symbol start memory area (4). Stored as a memory. Similarly, when the second special symbol game is held four times, the information of the second special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is the second special symbol game in the main RAM 1062 (see FIG. 10). The information of the second special symbol game for four times stored and reserved as the start memory in the symbol start memory area (0) includes the second special symbol start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4 ) Is stored as the start memory.

  In place of the first and second hold display units 1037 and 1038, or in addition to the first and second hold display units 1037 and 1038, the liquid crystal display device 1013 holds a prize at the first start port 1034. In addition, it is also possible to display a winning suspension to the second starting port 1035.

  The big winning opening 1039 is a portion that is opened in a special gaming state (a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and is provided immediately below the first start opening 1034. . The special winning opening 1039 is provided with a count switch 1390 (see FIG. 8). The count switch 1390 is for counting the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 1039. When the winning of the game balls is confirmed, a preset number of game balls are paid out 1113 or It is paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 through the discharge outlet 1114.

  The open / close door 1040 controls the special winning opening 1039 to be in an open state or a closed state, and is disposed so as to cover the special winning opening 1039. That is, the open / close door 1040 is driven so as to change into an open state in which a game ball can be won in the grand prize opening 1039 and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball. When the opening / closing door 1040 opens and closes the special winning opening 1039, the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053, which will be described later. It is performed when the state is changed.

  Here, the big hit game state includes a state where a game ball can be acquired compared to the normal state (a big hit game state with a ball) and a state where a game ball cannot be acquired substantially (a big hit game state without a ball). . In the present embodiment, after the end of the no-hit big hit gaming state, the big hit winning probability shifts to a probability fluctuation state higher than the normal state. Such a big hit gaming state that shifts to the probability varying gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state without a ball is called a sudden probability fluctuation. This sudden probability variation is also called “sudden probability variation” or “surprising accuracy”.

  The small hit gaming state is a state in which the opening / closing door 1040 is opened, but the opening / closing speed of the opening / closing door 1040 is high, and a game ball cannot be substantially acquired. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040 in the small hit may be the same as or similar to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040 in the above-described large hitting no-hit gaming state. As a result, it is difficult for the player to distinguish which hit has been established only by confirming the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 1040.

  The open state of the special prize opening 1039 by the opening / closing door 1040 is that the count value (the number of game balls passed) by the count switch 1390 (see FIG. 16) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 7) or the opening time is a predetermined time ( For example, it is maintained until about 25 seconds or 0.1 seconds). On the other hand, when the number of game balls passed reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the opening / closing door 1040 reaches a predetermined time, the opening / closing door 1040 is driven to close the special winning opening 1039.

  In the big hit gaming state, the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 1039 are repeated. In the big hit game state in the present embodiment, the open state of the big prize opening 1039 is set to 15 times or 2 times. In the big hit gaming state, the gaming state in which the grand prize opening 1039 is in the open state is called “round game”, and after the grand prize opening 1039 is changed from the open state to the closed state, the next big winning opening 1039 is in the open state. The closed state of the big prize opening 1039 until it is played is called “inter-round game” or “interval”.

  A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a first round (1R) and the second round as a second round (2R). In the present embodiment, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 1039 in the big hit gaming state is 15 or 2, but the big hit with 15 open times is “15R big hit”, and the big hit with 2 open times is “2R”. It can also be called a “hit”.

  “15R jackpot” is set to a time for which the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 1039 in each round is relatively long, for example, about 25 seconds. Therefore, in the case of “15R big hit”, the player can acquire many game balls.

  On the other hand, in the “2R big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening 1039 in each round is set to be shorter than the 15R big hit, for example, about 0.1 second, and it is substantially difficult to acquire the game ball. That is, “2R jackpot” is set to have a shorter maximum total opening time of the big winning opening 1039 than “15R jackpot”. In this case, the opening / closing control of the big prize opening 1039 by the opening / closing door 1040 may be the same as or similar to the small hit state, and it may be difficult for the player to distinguish between “2R big hit” and “small hit”.

  “2R jackpot” sets the opening time of the big prize opening 1039 in each round to the same time as “15R jackpot”, and makes it easy to win a game ball with the big prize opening 1039 open. You may comprise so that the game ball of this can be acquired. In addition, as the “2R big hit”, a “first 2R big hit” in which a certain number of game balls can be acquired and a “second 2R big hit” in which a game ball can not be substantially acquired may be used in combination.

  The number of times of opening of the big winning opening 1039 is the same as the number of 15R big hits (first 15R big hit), but the opening time of the big winning opening 1039 is short and the 15R big hit (second 15R big hit cannot be obtained substantially). ), And a small hit that is the same as or similar to the opening control of the big prize opening 1039 in the second 15R big hit is provided, and whether the second 15R big hit or the small hit is established, the big prize opening 1039 is opened. From the aspect, it may be difficult or impossible to distinguish. In addition, after the second 15R big hit, regardless of the game state before the second 15R big hit, the game may shift to the probability change state or the normal state.

  The general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are used for paying out a predetermined number of game balls on condition that a game ball is won. Two of these general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are respectively formed in the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game board 1014 by arranging decorative members. When game balls win the general winning ports 1041 to 1044, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 1111 or the lower plate 1112 via the payout port 1113 or the payout port 1114.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the first start port switch 1340, the second start port 1035, the big winning port 1039, and the general winning ports 1041 to 1044 are respectively behind the first starting port 1034, the second starting port 1035 and the general winning ports 1041 to 1044. A start port switch 1350 and general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, and 1440 are provided, and a pass gate switch 1360 is provided inside the pass gate 1036, and each ball entry or pass is detected. Further, behind the opening / closing door 1040 and the blade member 1046, a big prize opening solenoid 1400 and a normal electric accessory solenoid 1460 are disposed, respectively, and the respective movable members are driven.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the LED unit 1005 includes a normal symbol display unit 1050, a normal symbol hold display unit 1051, a first special symbol display unit 1052, a second special symbol display unit 1053, and a first special symbol hold display unit. 1054 and a second special symbol hold display section 1055.

  The normal symbol display unit 1050 determines the lottery result for the “normal symbol game” that determines whether or not to open the second starting port 1035 by driving the normal electric accessory (the blade member 1046 (see FIGS. 7 and 8)). , And includes two LED lamps 1501 and 1502. The LED lamps 1501 and 1502 are variably displayed as normal symbols by alternately turning on and off, and then stopped. The blade member 1046 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is a blade member 1046 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) when the combination of turning on / off the LED lamps 1501 and 1502 in the normal symbol display unit 50 is in a predetermined mode. ) Is opened / closed in a predetermined pattern to select the difficulty in entering the ball at the second start port 1035.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 1051 displays the number of times that the variable symbol variable display that is held can be executed by turning on, turning off, or blinking the two LED lamps 1511 and 1512. Regarding the hold display by the LED lamps 1511 and 1512, for example, when the hold number is “1”, the LED lamp 1511 is turned on and the LED lamp 1512 is turned off. When the hold number is “2”, both the LED lamp 1511 and the LED lamp 1512 are lit. When the hold number is “3”, the LED lamp 1511 blinks, the LED lamp 1512 is lit, and the hold number is “4”. ", Both the LED lamp 1511 and the LED lamp 1512 blink.

  The first and second special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 indicate the results of the big hit lottery for the “special symbol game”, and include eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530, respectively. The first special symbol display unit 1052 displays a variation display in response to the start winning at the first starting port 1034 and displays the big hit lottery result based on the winning at the first starting port 1034. The second special symbol display unit 1053 displays a variation display in response to the start winning at the second starting port 1035 and displays the big hit lottery result based on the winning at the second starting port 1035. The fluctuation display of the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 is performed by repeatedly turning on and off the LED lamps 1520 and 1530 individually. The result of the big hit lottery is displayed by a display pattern (special symbol) formed by turning on / off the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 of the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053. For example, when all of one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 constituting each of the first and second special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 are lit, “15R probability variation big hit”, eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 are displayed. When either of the three LED lights up and the remaining lamps are turned off, “15R normal big hit”, when one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 is turned on and the remaining three lights are turned off “Suddenly probable big hit”, one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 is turned on, and the remaining two lights are turned off. “Small hit” and one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 is turned on When the top one is lit and the remaining lamps are extinguished, It can be over emissions. Since the first and second special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 display the jackpot lottery result, the player suddenly changes the probability according to the display patterns of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 (for example, the lower three lamps are lit). And small hits (the middle two lamps are lit) can be discriminated. Note that the combination of turning on / off the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 and the corresponding jackpot lottery result are not limited to these examples, and can be variously changed.

  In addition, a round lamp is provided. When a 15R big hit occurs, the 15R round lamp is turned on. When a 2R big hit occurs, a 2R round lamp is turned on. You may make it understand.

  When the big win lottery is won, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the winning gaming state (special gaming state) which is advantageous to the player. It is done. In this win game state, the door 1040 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is driven and controlled as described above, and the special winning opening 1039 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is opened to play the game. The ball is in an acceptable state. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won (except for the small hit), the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol and the gaming state is maintained. In addition, when winning a small hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the display pattern corresponding to the small hit, and the door 1040 is driven with a predetermined pattern.

  In the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is composed of numbers except for specific cases. Identification symbols (decorative symbols), for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”. On the other hand, the special symbols that have been variably displayed in the first special symbol display unit 1052 (see FIG. 9) and the second special symbol display unit 1053 (see FIG. 9) are stopped and displayed, and the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is displayed. But the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, when the special symbol that has been changed or stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed. The image is displayed in the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. Specifically, in any one of the first special symbol display unit 1052 and the second special symbol display unit 1053, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a big hit that can be obtained by many balls. In such a case, the combination of effect identification symbols displayed in the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013 is stopped in a state where all the same symbols are arranged in a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbol rows). In addition, the effect image for the big hit is displayed in the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. Note that in the case of a hit (small hit) where it is difficult to obtain a ball, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win may not be displayed in the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013.

  By driving the shutter device 1130 in accordance with the display of the effect image in the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013, a more complicated and interesting effect can be performed. For example, by lowering the shutter 1132, the player can make the display area 1103 invisible. Further, by raising the shutter 1132 and lowering the light guide plate 1131, the player can visually recognize the display area 1103 through the light guide plate 1131. At this time, when the light emission of the light guide plate LED 1135 is stopped, the player cannot visually recognize the pattern drawn on the light guide plate 1131 but can visually recognize the image displayed in the display area 1103. In addition, when the light guide plate LED 1135 emits light, the player can visually recognize the design drawn on the light guide plate 1131 in a state where the player image overlaps with the image displayed in the display area 1103. Here, if the display of the display area 1103 is stopped, the player can visually recognize only the symbol of the light guide plate 1131. As described above, various effects can be achieved by controlling the operations of the shutter 1132 and the light guide plate 1131, the light emission timing of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate, and the image display by the liquid crystal display device 1013. For example, the light guide plate 1131 is also lowered when the shutter 1132 is lowered, or the light guide plate 1131 is lowered while the shutter 1132 is lowered, and then the light guide plate 1131 is lowered and the shutter 1132 is lowered. It may be raised. Thereby, before the shutter 1132 descends, the design of the light guide plate 1131 that did not cover the display area 1103 can be displayed, and a highly unexpected effect can be performed.

  As described above, by adjusting the operations of the shutter 1132 and the light guide plate 1131 and the light emission timing of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate, more complicated effects can be performed. Thereby, the player can enjoy the production, and the game is continued without getting tired. In addition, since it is possible to produce an effect with a high visual effect, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  The LED lamps 1541 and 1542 of the first special symbol hold display unit 1054 and the LED lamps 1551 and 1552 of the second special symbol hold display unit 1055 are turned on, turned off, or blinked to execute a variable symbol display. The number of possible times (the number of holds) is displayed. The display modes of the first special symbol hold display unit 1054 and the second special symbol hold display unit 1055 correspond to the display of the first and second hold displays 1037 and 1038, respectively, and the first special symbol hold display. The LED lamps 1541 and 1542 in the portion 1054 and the LED lamps 1551 and 1552 in the second special symbol hold display portion 1055 are displayed in the number of holds by the LED lamps 1511 and 1512 in the normal symbol hold display portion 1051. It is the same as the display mode.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
The electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the gaming machine 1001 includes a main control circuit 1006 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 1007 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 1006 includes a main CPU 1060, a main ROM 1061 (read only memory), a main RAM 1062 (read / write memory), an initial reset circuit 1063, an I / O port 1064, a command output port 1065, and a backup capacitor 1066. It is connected to various devices and various switches.

  The main CPU 1060 is connected to the main ROM 1061 and the main RAM 1062 and has a function of executing various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 1061.

  The main ROM 1061 stores various tables in addition to a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1001 by the main CPU 1060, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 1060 to execute the processes shown in FIGS.

  The main RAM 1062 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 1060. As the temporary storage area of the main CPU 1060, another readable / writable storage medium can be used instead of the main RAM 1062.

  The initial reset circuit 1063 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and is connected to the main CPU 1060.

  The I / O port 1064 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 1060 and transmits output signals from the main CPU 1060 to various devices.

  The command output port 1065 transmits a command from the main CPU 1060 to the sub control circuit 1007.

  The backup capacitor 1066 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 1062 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 1062 at the time of power interruption.

  Various devices connected to the main control circuit 1006 include LED units 1005, solenoids 1400 and 1460, and an external terminal plate 1080.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the LED unit 1005 has a normal symbol display unit 1050 that performs variable display of a normal symbol in a normal symbol game, a normal symbol hold display unit 1051, and a special symbol variable display in a special symbol game as described above. A first special symbol display unit 1052 and a second special symbol display unit 1053, a first special symbol hold display unit 1054, and a second special symbol hold display unit 1055.

  Solenoids 1040 and 1460 include a large winning opening solenoid 1400 that drives the open / close door 1040 to open or close the large winning opening 1039, and an electric combination solenoid that opens and closes the blade member 1046 as a normal electric combination. 1460 is included.

  The external terminal board 1080 is used to transmit data to an external device 1090 such as a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits, or a hall computer managing the gaming machine 1001 of the entire hall. It is.

  Various switches connected to the main control circuit 1006 include a first start port switch 1340, a second start port switch 1350, a pass gate switch 1360, a count switch 1390, general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, and A backup clear switch 1081 is included. The first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball wins the first and second start ports 1034 and 1035. The pass gate switch 1360 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball passes through the pass gate 1036. The count switch 1390 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 1006 when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the special winning opening 1039. The general winning opening switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 6 when the game ball passes through the general winning openings 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044. The back clear switch 1081 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  A payout / firing control circuit 1082 is further connected to the main control circuit 1006. The payout / firing control circuit 1082 controls the payout device 1083 and the firing device 1012, and the payout device 1083, the firing device 1012, and the card unit 1084 are connected thereto. The card unit 1084 can be transmitted / received to / from a ball lending operation panel 1085 that outputs a signal for requesting the card unit 1084 to lend a game ball by a player's operation. The payout / launch control circuit 1082 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 1006 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 1084, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 1083. The payout device 1083 is caused to pay out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 1082 further supplies power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 1122 of the launching device 1012 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. And control to fire a game ball.

  The sub control circuit 1007 is connected to the main control circuit 1006 via the command output port 1065 and the command input port 1070, and is configured so that a command is supplied from the main control circuit 1006. The sub control circuit 1007 performs various controls in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 1006, and includes a sub CPU 1071, a program ROM 1072, a work RAM 1073, a display control circuit 1074, an audio control circuit 1075, A lamp control circuit 1076 and a shutter control circuit 1077 are provided.

  The sub CPU 1071 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 1072. In particular, the sub CPU 1071 controls the sub control circuit 1007 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 1006.

  The program ROM 1072 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the gaming machine 1001 by the sub CPU 1071. As the programs and various tables, those recorded in another storage medium readable by a computer can be used instead of the program ROM 1072 or in addition to the program ROM 1072. As a storage medium in this case, for example, a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge can be used. Further, the above-described programs and tables may be downloaded from a server external to the gaming machine 1001 after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 1073.

  The work RAM 1073 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 1071. As the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 1071, another readable / writable storage medium can be used instead of the work RAM 1073 or in addition to the work RAM 1073.

  The display control circuit 1074 is for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 1013 according to data supplied from the sub CPU 1071, and stores an image data processor (VDP) and data for generating various image data. Image data ROM, a frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like. The display control circuit 1074 temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 in the frame buffer in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 1071. Examples of the image data include decorative design image data, background image data, and various effect image data.

  The display control circuit 1074 further supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 1013 at a predetermined timing. In the liquid crystal display device 1013, an image is displayed based on the image signal from the D / A converter.

  The sound control circuit 1075 is for performing control related to the sound generated from the speaker 1021, and for example, a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores various sound data, and an amplifier that amplifies the sound signal (AMP) is included. The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 1021. The sound source IC can select one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 1071. The sound source IC can further read out the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, convert the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supply the audio signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 1021.

  The lamp control circuit 1076 is for controlling the lamp 1022 including a decoration lamp and the like, from a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like. It is configured.

  The shutter control circuit 1077 is for controlling the operation of the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132 of the shutter device 1130 and the light emission timing of the light guide plate LED 1135. The shutter control circuit 1077 has a drive circuit for supplying a drive signal to the light guide plate driving motor 1133 and the shutter drive motor 1134 and a drive circuit for supplying a light emission control signal to the light guide plate LED 1135. Further, the shutter control circuit 1077 has an open / close data ROM storing the open / close operation patterns of the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132, a light emission data ROM storing the light emission timing of the light guide plate LED 1135 corresponding to the open / close operation pattern, and the like. ing.

  The sub control circuit 1007 is further connected to an operation button switch 1201 that outputs a predetermined signal in response to an operation of the operation button 1020. The sub control circuit 1007 controls the display control circuit 1074, the sound control circuit 1075, and the lamp control circuit 1076, for example, based on the signal output from the operation button switch 1201, and performs a chance effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a signal can be supplied from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007, but a signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 1007 to the main control circuit 1006. . However, a configuration in which a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 1007 to the main control circuit 1006 may be employed.

[Special design table for gaming machines]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Data relating to the special symbol determination table is stored in the main ROM 1061 as a common table regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is used.

  In the special symbol game, the jackpot probability in the low probability state (normal state) is 1/150 common to both the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035, and the high probability state (probability change). The jackpot probability in the state) is 1/15 in common for both the first starting port 1034 and the second starting port 1035. That is, out of 150 random numbers from 0 to 149, one (random value 5) is a big hit in the low probability state (normal state), and 10 (random number values 5 to 14) in the high probability state (probability variation state). ) Is a big hit. The small hit probability is 1/150 (the random number value 100 is a hit) in common in any of the start winning prizes of the first start port 1034 and the second start port 1035. When the big win or the small win is won in the special symbol game, the main control circuit 1006 draws the random numbers for determining the big hit symbol within a numerical range of 0 to 3.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in both cases of winning the first start port 1034 (first special symbol) and winning the second start port 1035 (second special symbol), the jackpot symbol determining random value is “ "0" is a 15R normal big hit, "1" is a 15R positive variation big hit, "2" and "3" are 2R positive variation big hit (sudden probability change), low probability state (normal state) and high Regardless of the probability state, the probability variation winning probability is 75%. In the case of a big hit of 15R probability change big hit and 2R positive change big hit (sudden probability change) in any big wins of the first start opening 1034 (first special symbol) and the second start opening 1035 (second special symbol) Rush in or continue until the next big hit. On the other hand, in the case of 15R normal big hit, the time reduction is 100 times. That is, in the big hit allocation in the winning of the first starting port 1034 and the winning to the second starting port 1035, 15R normal big hit (100 times shorter) is 25%, 15R probability variable big hit (short time until the next big hit) is 25%, Suddenly the probability change (short time until next big hit) is 50%.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in both cases of winning (first special symbol) to the first starting port 1034 and winning (second special symbol) to the second starting port 1035, a low probability state (normal state) and Regardless of the high probability state, one (random number value 100) out of 150 random number values from 0 to 149 is a small hit. Therefore, the small hit probability is 1/150. In the special symbol game, when a small win is won, the big hit symbol determination random number value is drawn in a numerical value range of 0 to 3 as in the case of the big win. However, in the case of a small hit, regardless of the value of the big hit symbol determination random number value, after the small hit ends, it returns to the gaming state before winning the small hit. In other words, if the small win is in the normal state, after returning to the normal state after the small hit, the big hit lottery is performed. A lottery will be held. In addition, if the short hit is not in the non-short-time state, it returns to the non-time-short state after the end of the small hit, and if the pre-winner is in the short-time state, it returns to the short-time state after the end of the small hit.

  The jackpot symbol determination random number value is associated with a predetermined jackpot symbol and a symbol designation command.

  The big hit symbol or the small hit symbol has a numerical value corresponding to the hit type, and is referred to when determining the variation pattern (see FIG. 12). In the big hit symbol, 15R normal big hit corresponds to "0", 15R probability variation big hit "1", 2R probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation) corresponds to "2", and small hit symbol corresponds to "3" doing. Further, the lighting patterns of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 constituting the first and second special symbol display portions 1052 and 1053 correspond to 0 to 3, respectively. For example, when “1” is determined, all of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 constituting the first and second special symbol display units 1052 and 1053 are turned on. For example, when “0” is determined, the upper three of one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 are turned on, and the remaining lamps are turned off. For example, when “2” is determined, the lower three of one of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 are turned on, and the remaining lamps are turned off. For example, when “3” is determined, two of the eight LED lamps 1520 and 1530 are turned on, and the remaining lamps are turned off.

  The symbol designating command corresponds to the hit type. The symbol designation command is “z0” for the 15R normal big hit, “z1” for the 15R probability big hit, “z2” for the 2R probability big hit (sudden probability change), and “z3” for the small hit. In the case of a loss, the symbol designation command is uniformly “z4”.

[Game machine variation pattern table]
FIG. 12 is a view showing a variation pattern table of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The variation pattern table is a table for determining a variation pattern. The variation pattern table is stored in the main ROM 1061 as a common table regardless of whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol, or the normal gaming state and the probability variation state.

  In the variation pattern table, the variation pattern can be determined based on the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol and the rendering condition selection random value. Note that the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are determined according to the type of winning in the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11 as described above, and the rendering condition random number is set to 0 through lottery in the main control circuit 1006. It is determined from a numerical range of 9. When the variation pattern is determined, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern is determined. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control circuit 1006 to the sub control circuit 1007 and is stored in the work RAM 1073 (see FIG. 10) of the sub control circuit 1007 that has received this variation pattern designation command to determine the effect data. It is used when doing.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the case of 15R probability variable big hit with big hit symbol “0” and 15R normal big hit with big hit symbol “1”, the variation time is 5 seconds when the random number value for effect condition selection is 0-4. Fluctuation pattern (1) and fluctuation pattern designation command “h0” are determined. Then, when the production condition selection random number is 5 to 9, the fluctuation pattern (2) with a fluctuation time of 10 s and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h1” are determined.

  Also, in the case of 2R probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation) where the big hit symbol is “2”, the variation pattern (3) with a variation time of 5 s and the variation pattern designation command “h2” are determined.

  In the case of a small hit with a small hit symbol of “3”, the variation pattern (4) and the variation pattern designation command “h3” having a variation time of 5 s are determined regardless of the random number value for selecting the effect condition. .

  In the case of loss, when the production condition selection random number is 0 to 4, the fluctuation pattern (5) with a fluctuation time of 5 s and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h4” are determined. Then, when the production condition selection random number is 5 to 9, the fluctuation pattern (6) with the fluctuation time of 10 s and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h5” are determined.

  The program ROM 1072 stores an effect determination table (not shown) for determining effect contents based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value. In this effect determination table, it is possible to determine effect data for executing an effect associated with a special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect determination random value.

  The effect data includes effect data corresponding to the big hit effect, the sudden probability change effect, the small hit effect, and the loss effect. The big hit effect is an effect in which all the decorative symbols such as numbers displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 are arranged in the same pattern. In this case, for example, when the decorative design is a number from 1 to 9, a 15R probability big hit is obtained when the aligned numbers are odd, and a 15R normal big hit is obtained when the number is even. Suddenly promising big hit production and small hit production are standardized. In the display area 1103, for example, in the reach state in which the left and right decorative symbols are the same, for example, the letter “T” is displayed on the middle symbol (for example, “7” 7 ”). . Lost effects are effects that do not have decorative patterns (except for suddenly promising big hit effects and small hit effects).

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays an effect image in accordance with the determined effect data. In addition to the effect based on such an image, an effect of driving the shutter device 1130 may be performed. By performing the effect by the shutter device 1130 in addition to the effect by the image, it is possible to perform an effect that is more complicated and has a high visual effect. For example, when an effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013, the shutter 1132 and the light guide plate 1131 are lowered to cover the display area 1103 so that the player cannot see the display area 1103, and then the light guide plate 1131. Remains in the lowered state, and only the shutter 1132 is raised. As a result, the player thought that the display area 1103 would be exposed as the shutter 1132 was raised, but instead of the display area 1103, the light guide plate 1131 would be exposed. Therefore, there is an unexpectedness and the production effect is high. Further, after the shutter 1132 and the light guide plate 1131 are lowered, the light emission of the light guide plate LED 1135 may be stopped when only the shutter 1132 is raised while the light guide plate 1131 is lowered. In this case, since the light guide plate 1131 is transparent, the player does not notice the presence of the light guide plate 1131 and enjoys displaying the display area 1103 through the light guide plate 1131. In this state, if the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is caused to emit light, the symbols drawn on the light guide plate are displayed abruptly, and it is possible to provide the player with an unexpectedly rich effect.

  Further, when the shutter 1132 is raised, the case where the light guide plate 1131 covers the display area 1103 and the case where it does not cover may be selectively switched. Thereby, the player does not know whether or not the light guide plate 1131 is lowered until the shutter 1132 is raised, and the effect is enhanced. In addition, the case where the light guide plate 1131 covers the display area 1103 and the case where the light guide plate 1131 does not cover the shutter 1132 may be switched according to the gaming state. Further, the gaming state may be notified to the player depending on whether or not the light guide plate 1131 is lowered. Further, only the light guide plate 1131 may be lowered alone without the shutter 1132 being lowered.

  In addition, when the light guide plate 1131 is lowered, that is, when the light guide plate 1131 is disposed in front of the display region 1103 and covers the display region 1103, the light guide plate LED 1135 emits light and when it does not emit light. Can be selectively switched. When the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is caused to emit light, the symbols formed on the light guide plate 1131 can be visually recognized by the player. When the light guide plate LED 1135 is not caused to emit light, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 passes through the light guide plate 1131 and the player can visually recognize the image.

  Thus, by controlling the light emission timing of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate, it is possible to produce an effect with a high visual effect, and to improve the interest. Further, the case where light is emitted and the case where light is not emitted may be switched according to the gaming state. Further, the game state may be notified to the player by switching between the case where light is emitted and the case where light is not emitted.

[Main processing of gaming machines]
Main processing performed by the main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 1060 first performs an initialization process (S2001). In this processing, the main CPU 1060 performs backup restoration processing, initialization setting processing, and the like.

  After the initialization process, the main CPU 1060 performs a random value update process (S2002). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates the initial value random value counter, the rendering condition selection random value counter, and the like.

  After the random number value update process, the main CPU 1060 performs a timer update process (S2003). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates various timers such as a timer for synchronizing the main CPU 1060 and the sub CPU 1071 and an opening time timer for the special prize opening 1039.

  After the timer update process, the main CPU 1060 controls the special symbol (S2004). In this processing, the main CPU 1060 extracts the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value in accordance with the detection signals from the first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350 and stores them in the main ROM 1061. Referring to the hit determination table, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery (big hit or small win) has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 1062.

  After the special symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 controls the normal symbol (S2005). In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the pass gate switch 1360, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 1061, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. Determination is performed, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 1062.

  When the normal symbol lottery is won, the ordinary electric accessory (the blade member 1046 (see FIGS. 7 and 8)) is opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 1035.

  After the normal symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 performs a symbol display device control process (S2006). In this process, the main CPU 1060 displays the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display in accordance with the result of the special symbol control process and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 1062 in steps S2004 and S2005. The main RAM 1062 stores a control signal for driving the unit 1053 and the normal symbol display unit 1050. The main CPU 1060 transmits a control signal to the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053. The first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 variably displays and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display unit 1050 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops display based on the received control signal.

  After the symbol display device control process, the main CPU 1060 performs a game information output process (S2007). In this process, the main CPU 1060 outputs game information to an external device 1090 (for example, a hall computer or a calling device).

  After the game information output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a port output process (S2008). In this process, the main CPU 1060 outputs a signal for driving and controlling the special winning opening 1039 (opening / closing door 1040) and the second start opening 1035 (blade member 1046).

  After the port output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a command output process (S2009). In this processing, the main CPU 1060 transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071).

  After the command output process, the main CPU 1060 performs a payout process (S2010). In this process, the main CPU 1060 checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 1039, the first starting opening 1034, the second starting opening 1035, and the general winning opening 1041 to 1044, and there is a winning. The payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 1082. When this process ends, the main CPU 1060 shifts the process to step S2002, and repeats the processes of step S2002 to step S2010.

[Game timer system timer interrupt processing]
The main control circuit 1006 (main CPU 1060) may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. A system timer interrupt process performed by the main CPU 1060 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the system timer interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The main CPU 1060 performs a register saving process (S2011). In this process, the main CPU 1060 saves the running program stored in the register.

  After the register saving process, the main CPU 1060 performs a random value update process (S2012). In this process, the main CPU 1060 updates a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random value counter, and the like.

  After the random value update process, the main CPU 1060 performs a switch input process (S2013). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not signals are input to the first and second start port switches 1340 and 1350, the general winning port switches 1410, 1420, 1430, and 1440.

  After the switch input process, the main CPU 1060 performs a register return process (S2014). In this process, the main CPU 1060 restores the saved program to the register. When this process is finished, this routine is finished.

[Special design control processing for gaming machines]
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S2004 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special symbol processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S2022 to step S2029 indicate special symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area that functions as a special symbol control state flag in the main RAM 1062. . In accordance with the value of the special symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 1062, the main CPU 1060 executes one step for that value, and the special symbol game proceeds. Further, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the special symbol control state flag. The special symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S2022 to S2029 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 1060 executes the process in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In the special symbol control process, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of loading a special symbol control state flag (S2021). If this process ends, the process moves from step S2022 to step S2029.

  The main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol memory check process (S2022). Details of this processing will be described later.

  After the special symbol memory check process, the main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol variation time management process (S2023). In this process, the main CPU 1060 indicates that the special symbol control state flag is a value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, and a predetermined variation time has elapsed in the previous special symbol variation (the special symbol variation is suspended). In this case, a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the special symbol control state flag, and the waiting time after determination is set in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of step S2024 is executed.

  After the special symbol variation time management process, the main CPU 1060 executes the special symbol display time management process (S2024). When the special symbol control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management and the waiting time after the determination has elapsed, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not it is a hit (big hit or small hit). In the case of winning, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management in the special symbol control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S2025 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. In other words, if it is not a win, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2029.

  After the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 1060 executes a hit start interval management process (S2025). In this process, the main CPU 1060 has a special symbol control state flag value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the main prize read from the main ROM 1061 Data for opening the mouth 1039 is stored in the main RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 reads data for opening the big prize opening 1039 stored in the main RAM 1062 and supplies a signal to the big prize opening solenoid 1400 to open the big prize opening 1039. As described above, the main CPU 1060 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 1039. In other words, a big hit game or a big prize opening 1039 that repeats a round game that provides a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state in which the open state and the closed state of the big prize opening 1039 are repeated) are repeated 15 times or 2 times. A small hit game that is released once is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the special symbol control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, about 25 seconds) to the special winning opening open time timer. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2027.

  After the winning start interval management process, the main CPU 1060 executes a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening (S2026). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before the large winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 1060 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the special symbol control state flag. The main CPU 1060 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 25 seconds or 0.1 second) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2027.

  After the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening, the main CPU 1060 executes a process during opening of the big prize opening (S2027). When the special symbol control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened, the main CPU 1060 sets the condition that the special winning prize winning counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “7”), and the opening upper limit time. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that have passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 1060 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 1062 in order to close the special winning opening 1039 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening open number (the final round) is satisfied. When the main CPU 1060 determines that it is the final round, it sets a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval in the special symbol control state flag, while if it is not the final round, the main CPU 1060 performs waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening The indicated value (05H) is set in the special symbol control state flag.

  After the special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 1060 executes a hit end interval process (S2028). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets the special symbol control state flag to a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval, and when a time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed, a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end. Set to special symbol control status flag. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2029.

  After the hit end interval process, the main CPU 1060 executes a special symbol game end process (S2029). In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check when the special symbol control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, the main CPU 1060 sets to execute the process of step S2022. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the special symbol control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 1060 sets the control state flag to “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, when the game state is not the big hit or the small hit game state and the result of the hit determination is lost. By setting “07H” in order, the processing of step S2022, step S2023, step S2024, and step S2029 shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing. The main CPU 1060 sets the special symbol control state flag to “00H”, “01H”, “02H” when the game state is not the big hit or the small hit game state and the result of the hit determination is the big hit or the small hit. , “03H” in order, the processing of step S2022, step S2023, step S2024, and step S2025 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed. Become. Furthermore, the main CPU 1060 sets the control state flag in the order of “04H” and “05H” when the control to the big hit or the small hit gaming state is executed, so that step S2027 and step shown in FIG. The process of S2026 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit or a small hit game is executed. When the big hit or small hit game ending conditions are satisfied, “04H”, “06H”, and “07H” are set in this order to perform the processing from step S2026, step S2028 to step S2029 shown in FIG. The game is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit or the small hit game is ended.

[Special game memory check processing for gaming machines]
A subroutine (special symbol storage check process) executed in step S2022 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check (S2031). If the main CPU 1060 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 1060 shifts the processing to step S2032. On the other hand, if the main CPU 1060 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 1060 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S2032, a process for determining the presence or absence of start memory is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 1060 determines that there is no special symbol game start memory, that is, the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the first special symbol start memory area (4) or the second special symbol start memory. If no data is stored in the area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S2033. On the other hand, if the main CPU 1060 determines that there is a start memory, since there is a start memory corresponding to at least one of the first and second special symbols, the process proceeds to step S2034.

  In step S2033, a demonstration display process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 1062. Furthermore, the state in which the number of special symbol game start memories (the first special symbol start memory area or the second special symbol start memory area in which the jackpot determination random value is stored) is “0” for a predetermined time (for example, 25 Second), if the demonstration display permission value is set, a value that permits execution of the demonstration display is set. Then, the main CPU 1060 performs processing for setting demo display command data when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007. As a result, in the sub control circuit 1007, the demonstration display is executed in the liquid crystal display device 1013. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2034, a process of determining whether or not the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area “4”. If it is determined that the data is not stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S2036. When it is determined that the number of start memories corresponding to the second special symbol is not “0”, that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) In step S2035, the process proceeds to step S2035.

  In step S2035, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating the variation of the second special symbol as a variation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. Here, when it is determined that data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), there is at least a start memory corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area (4). In S2032, only the start memory is confirmed, so the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol may or may not exist. That is, there may be both a start memory corresponding to the first special symbol and a start memory corresponding to the second special symbol, but S2035 preferentially performs the processing of the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol ( This means that a lottery of a big hit by winning a prize at the second starting port 1035 (electric support prize) is given priority). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2036.

  In step S2036, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. That is, since the start memory exists and the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol does not exist, the main CPU 1060 can determine that only the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol exists. Therefore, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting a variation state number (01H) indicating that the variation is the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2037.

  In step S2037, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as the special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2038.

  In step S2038, special symbol memory transfer processing is executed. In this process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 1060 stores each of the data in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). When the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol by executing a process of shifting (storing) from one special symbol starting storage region (0) to the first special symbol starting storage region (3). Each data of the start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4) is shifted (stored) to the second special symbol start memory area (0) to the second special symbol start memory area (3). Execute the process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2039.

  In step S2039, a big hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 1060 reads out the high probability flag, and selects one hit determination table from a plurality of hit determination tables having different numbers of determination values (hit determination values) that are big hits based on the read high probability flag. To do. That is, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, a high probability hit determination table with a large number of jackpot determination values is referred to, and when the high probability flag is not a predetermined value, the jackpot determination value is small. A normal hit determination table is referred to. As described above, when the gaming state flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state), the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved compared to the normal time. Become.

  Then, the main CPU 1060 extracts a big hit determination random number for the special symbol start storage area that is extracted at the time of start winning and is set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). And the selected hit determination table. The main CPU 1060 determines that the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, that is, in the normal state, if the jackpot determination random number value is “5”, the main CPU1060 determines that it is a big hit, and in the high probability state the jackpot determination If the random number for determination is “5 to 14”, it is determined to be a big hit. That is, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040.

  In step S2040, a small hit determination process is executed. This small hit determination process is executed when the big hit determination process in step S2039 is not a big hit determination. In this process, the main CPU 1060 sets a jackpot determination random number for the special symbol start storage area previously set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0), and preset values. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value matches, and if the big hit determination random number value matches the small hit determination value, it is determined that the small hit is. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost.

  The hit determination table to be compared with the jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol start storage area is a table common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the present embodiment, only one type of table is stored as described above. However, a different table may be stored for each start-up area. Different tables may be stored.

  In the present embodiment, the small hit probability due to winning in the first start opening 1034 of the normal game is set to be the same as the small hit probability due to winning in the second start opening 1035, but to the first start opening 1034 The winning probability and the winning at the second starting port 1035 may be set to have different small hit probabilities.

  As described above, the process of steps S2039 and S2040 determines one of big hit, small hit, and loss as a result of the special symbol game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2041.

  The main CPU 1060 executes special symbol determination processing (S2041). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines a big hit symbol when the hit determination result is a big hit, and determines a small hit symbol when the hit determination result is a small hit, and is neither a big hit nor a small hit. In the case, that is, in the case of losing, processing for determining a losing symbol is performed. The main CPU 1060 uses the special symbol determination table to determine a special symbol based on the determination result in the big hit determination process or the small hit determination process and the random number for determining the big hit symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2042.

  The main CPU 1060 executes special symbol variation pattern determination processing (S2042). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines the variation pattern determination table (determining the special symbol variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in the processing of step S2041 and the result of the hit determination determined in the processing of step S2039). (See FIG. 12). The main CPU 1060 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random value counter and the selected variation pattern determination table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The main CPU 1060 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 based on the data indicating such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 1052 or the second special symbol display unit 1053 is variably displayed with the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 as a special figure variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007 executes an effect display according to the received special figure variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2043.

  The main CPU 1060 performs special symbol variation time setting processing (S2043). In this process, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2044.

  Then, the main CPU 1060 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the current variable display (S2044). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Game machine switch input processing]
A subroutine (switch input process) executed in step S2013 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of switch input processing according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, a prize ball related switch check process is performed (S2051). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 1390, the general prize opening switches 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, the first starting port switch 1340, and the second starting port switch 1350. In other words, it is determined whether or not these switches have detected a game ball. When the main CPU 1060 determines that there is an input from the count switch 1390, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. Also, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter when determining that the general winning opening switch 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440 has been input. When the main CPU 1060 determines that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340 and the second start port switch 1350, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start port prize ball counter.

  Next, a special symbol related switch check process is performed (S2052). The special symbol related switch check process will be described later.

  Next, a normal symbol related switch check process is performed (S2053). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the pass gate switch 1360, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected. ), And if it is determined that the upper limit is reached, this subroutine is terminated. If the upper limit is not determined, the random number value for hit determination is extracted from the random number counter for hit determination of the normal symbol game, and the random number value for hit determination is extracted from the random number value counter for hit determination. Then, a process of storing in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 1062 is performed.

  Next, an abnormality-related switch check process is performed (S2054). In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, for example, whether or not it is detected that the open / close switch of the glass door 1010 is opened and the glass door 1010 is opened. When an abnormality is detected, a process for notifying the abnormality is performed, and when no abnormality is detected, the process is left as it is. When the abnormality-related switch check process ends, the process in this subroutine ends.

[Special game related switch check processing for gaming machines]
The special symbol related switch check processing in step S2052 shown in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special symbol related switch check process of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2061, a process is performed to determine whether or not a start winning for the first start port 1034 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the first start port switch 1340. If it is determined that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340, the process proceeds to step S2062, and if it is not determined that there is an input from the first start port switch 1340, the process proceeds to step S2067.

  In step S2062, it is determined whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the reserved number is 4 or more, the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2063.

  In step S2063, a process of adding 1 to the start memory of the first special symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved first symbol symbols stored in the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2064.

  In step S2064, various random value acquisition processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts the special symbol game random number for determining the big hit from the special symbol determination random number counter (special symbol lottery), and further determines the big hit symbol determining random value from the big hit symbol determining random value counter. Is extracted from the effect condition determination random value counter and stored in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 1062. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random numbers acquired by starting winning during the variation of the special symbol are stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1). To the first special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2065. The main CPU 1060 has a small amount of game balls compared to the 15R big hit game state and the 15R big hit game state in which the player can acquire a larger amount of game balls than the normal game state on the condition that the game ball has passed the starting area. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a 2R big hit gaming state in which the player can win and a small hit gaming state in which the game ball cannot be substantially acquired. The main CPU 1060 is an example of a winning lottery means.

  In step S2065, processing for setting first special symbol variation state data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2066.

  In step S2066, the main CPU 1060 sets a start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The start opening prize command is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007, so that the sub control circuit 1007 recognizes that the start opening has been won and the winning lottery result is determined. To do. The data of the start opening winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed for the effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2067, it is determined whether or not a start winning for the second start port 1035 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not there is an input from the second start port switch 1350. If it is determined that there is an input from the second start port switch 1350, the process proceeds to step S2068. If it is not determined that there is an input from the second start port switch 1350, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2068, a process for determining whether or not the start memory of the second special symbol is 4 or more is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 determines whether or not the second special symbol has been started and stored, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the reserved number is 4 or more, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2069.

  In step S2069, 1 is added to the start memory of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved special symbols stored in the main RAM 1062. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2070.

  In step S2070, various random value acquisition processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 1060 extracts a special jackpot determination random value for the special symbol game from the random number counter for jackpot determination (so-called special symbol lottery), and further determines the big hit symbol from the big hit symbol determination random value counter. The random number value is extracted, the rendering condition determination random value is extracted from the rendering condition determination random value counter, and stored in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 1062. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values obtained by winning a start during the variation of the special symbol are stored in the second special symbol start storage area (1). To the second special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2071. The main CPU 1060 has a small amount of game balls compared to the 15R big hit game state and the 15R big hit game state in which the player can acquire a larger amount of game balls than the normal game state on the condition that the game ball has passed the starting area. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a 2R big hit gaming state in which the player can win and a small hit gaming state in which the game ball cannot be substantially acquired. The main CPU 1060 is an example of a winning lottery means.

  In step S2071, the second special symbol variation state data is set. In this process, the main CPU 1060 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S2072.

  The first special symbol variation state data and the second special symbol variation state data are the first special symbol start storage region (0) to the first special symbol start storage region (4) and the second special symbol start storage region (0 ) To data for determining the order in which the variable display is performed in the start memory stored in the second special symbol start storage area (4).

  In step S2072, the main CPU 1060 sets a start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 1062. The start opening prize command is supplied from the main CPU 1060 of the main control circuit 1006 to the sub CPU 1071 of the sub control circuit 1007, so that the sub control circuit 1007 recognizes that the start opening has been won and the winning lottery result is determined. To come. The data of the start opening winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed for the effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, various commands set in the main RAM 1062 of the main control circuit 1006 are supplied to the sub-control circuit 1007 in step S2009 in FIG. 13, but in each process of the main control circuit 1006, the sub-control circuit 1007 may be supplied.

[Main control of gaming machine sub-control]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 1007 (sub CPU 1071) receives various commands from the main control circuit 1006 and performs various processes such as a display process. The control process of the sub control circuit 1007 according to this embodiment will be described below.

  First, initialization processing is performed in response to power-on (S2081). With this process, the sub CPU 1071 is initialized.

  Next, random value update processing is performed (S2082). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of updating the random number values (the effect determining random value, the jackpot effect determining random value, the stop symbol determining random value, etc.) stored in the work RAM 1073.

  Next, command analysis processing is performed (S2083). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 1006 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 1073. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2084.

  Next, a display control process is performed (S2084). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 1013 to the display control circuit 1074. In the display control circuit 1074, a VDP (not shown) reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 1071. Are displayed on the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2085.

  Next, a sound / lamp control process is performed (S2085). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 1021 and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 1022 and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2086.

  Next, a shutter device control process is performed (S2086). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 controls the operation of the shutter device 1130 via the shutter control circuit 1077. Specifically, the shutter control circuit 1077 performs control processing of the operation of the light guide plate 1131 and the shutter 1132 and light emission control processing of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate. When this process is completed, the process is transferred again to the random number value update process (step S2082), and steps S2082 to S2086 are repeated.

[Game machine command reception interrupt processing]
Even when the sub-main process shown in FIG. 19 is being executed, the command reception interrupt process may be executed. The command reception interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, processing for saving a register is performed (S2091). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, a process for storing the received command in the buffer is performed (S2092).

  Next, a process for restoring the register is performed (S2093). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S1610 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing for gaming machines]
Even when the sub-main process shown in FIG. 19 is being executed, the sub-main process may be interrupted and the timer interrupt process may be executed. The timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, processing for saving a register is performed (S2101). In this process, the sub CPU 1071 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area).

  Next, timer update processing is performed (S2102). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for updating the timer stored in the work RAM 1073. Specifically, a process for updating a timer such as an effect accompanying a change in the decorative design is performed.

  Next, an operation button input detection process is performed (S2103). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for detecting whether or not the operation button switch 1201 is input by operating the operation button 1020. The operation button input detection process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but another interrupt may be used.

  Next, a process for restoring the register is performed (S2104). In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S2101 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing for gaming machines]
A subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S2083 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of command analysis processing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  In step S2111, processing for determining whether or not a command has been received is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 1071 determines that there is a received command, it moves the process to step S2112. If the sub CPU 1071 does not determine that there is a received command, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S2112 the received command data is read out. In this process, the sub CPU 1071 reads a command stored in the reception buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2113.

  In step S2113, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2114. If it is not determined that the reception command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2115.

  In step S2114, the sub CPU 1071 performs effect pattern determination processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 1071 produces an effect based on a variation pattern designation command and an effect determining random value from a plurality of effect patterns determined in advance according to the effect determining table stored in the program ROM 1072 of the sub control circuit 1007. The pattern (effect data) is determined. The effect determination random value is determined from the random values of 0 to 9 in the sub-control circuit 1007. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2115, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the received command is a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2116. If it is not determined that the received command is a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2117.

  In step S2116, the sub CPU 1071 determines a stop symbol based on the symbol designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2117, the sub CPU 1071 performs processing corresponding to the received other command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Production by shutter device of game machine]
An effect of the shutter device 1130 in the gaming machine 1001 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the effects of the shutter device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 23 (a) is a diagram showing a liquid crystal display device, and FIG. 23 (b) is a state in which the shutter is lowered. FIG. 23 (c) is a diagram showing a state where the shutter is raised, and FIG. 23 (d) is a diagram showing a state where the shutter is raised and the light guide plate is exposed. In each of FIGS. 23A to 23D, the left diagram is a schematic view of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the front, and the right diagram is a diagram of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the side. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, in a state where the liquid crystal display device 1013 is exposed as viewed from the player, the player can enjoy the effect by the image by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 1013. it can. As shown in FIG. 23B, the shutter 1132 starts to descend at a predetermined timing. Since the shutter 1132 is made of an impermeable material, the portion covered with the shutter 1132 in the display area 1103 is not visible to the player. Therefore, an image may not be displayed for a portion covered with the shutter 1132 in the display area 1103. In addition, the light guide plate 1131 starts to descend simultaneously with the shutter 1132. Since the light guide plate 1131 is lowered as the shutter 1132 is lowered, the light guide plate 1131 is covered with the shutter 1132 and cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  After the shutter 1132 is lowered and the display area 1103 is covered, the shutter 1132 starts to rise at a predetermined timing. At this time, the light guide plate 1131 does not operate and only the shutter 1132 is raised. Thereby, as shown in FIG.23 (c), the light-guide plate 1131 is gradually exposed from the downward direction. The light guide plate LED 1135 of the light guide plate 1131 (not shown) emits light so that the symbols formed on the light guide plate 1131 can be visually recognized by the player. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the shutter 1132 is completely raised and the entire light guide plate 1131 is exposed. When the light guide plate 1131 is gradually exposed from below, the light emission of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is stopped, and after the shutter 1132 is completely raised and the light guide plate 1131 is completely exposed, the light guide plate for the light guide plate 1131 is exposed. The LED 1135 may emit light so that the symbol formed on the light guide plate 1131 can be visually recognized by the player.

  Further, the light guide plate LED 1135 may not emit light when the shutter 1132 is raised and the light guide plate 1131 is exposed. Thereby, the symbols formed on the light guide plate 1131 are not visible to the player. For example, by controlling the light emission of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate according to the gaming state, this symbol may be visible or invisible to the player. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the gaming state by checking whether or not the symbol of the light guide plate 1131 can be visually recognized after the shutter 1132 is lifted. Although not shown, if the liquid crystal display device 1013 displays an image, the player can visually recognize the image displayed in the display area 1103 that has passed through the light guide plate 1131. In this case, the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131 and the image displayed on the display area 1103 are displayed in an overlapping manner. For example, a design drawn on the light guide plate 1131 and an image displayed on the display area 1103 are displayed so as to overlap each other, and an outline of a character or the like is drawn on the light guide plate 1131, and a liquid crystal display is displayed in accordance with the outline. The device 1013 may display the color of the character in the display area 1103. That is, when the image displayed in the display area 1103 overlaps the contour drawn on the light guide plate 1131, the character is completed. In this way, an effect in which the light guide plate 1131 and the liquid crystal display device 1013 are integrated can be performed.

  As the shutter device 1130 operates in this manner, the player can visually recognize the light guide plate 1131 that was not present before the shutter 1132 descends by the shutter 1132 ascending. Therefore, it is unexpected for the player and brings about a high production effect. Further, for example, when raising the lowered light guide plate 1131, if the shutter 1132 is raised, the shutter 1132 is lowered, and the light guide plate 1131 is raised while the shutter 1132 is lowered, or the shutter 1132. At the same time, the light guide plate 1131 may be raised. As a result, the player cannot see the state where the light guide plate 1131 is moving, and therefore cannot recognize where the light guide plate 1131 appears from and continues playing the game with interest in the movement of the light guide plate 1131. And never get bored with games. It should be noted that the light guide plate 1131 may be lifted and lowered independently regardless of the movement of the shutter 1132 so that the appearance position of the light guide plate 1131 can be seen. In addition, an effect may be performed so that the appearance position of the light guide plate 1131 is not known, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect may be switched to an effect so that the appearance position of the light guide plate 1131 can be recognized.

  Further, by stopping the light emission of the light guide plate LED 1135 that has emitted light, the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131 becomes invisible. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 through the light guide plate 1131. As described above, by controlling the light emission of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate and the display of the liquid crystal display device 1013, either the display of the liquid crystal display device 1013 or the design of the light guide plate 1131 can be made selectively visible. it can. Since the liquid crystal display device 1013 is behind the light guide plate 1131 and is distant from the player and the display form is different, the display of the liquid crystal display device 1013 and the light guide plate are viewed from the player. It looks different from the display of 1131. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect with a high visual effect by displaying these in a superimposed manner or selectively displaying one of them.

  Here, examples of effects in the gaming machine 1001 according to the above-described embodiment will be described below. For example, when the big win is won as a result of the big hit lottery, the lowered shutter 1132 is raised, the light guide plate LED 1135 of the light guide plate 1131 that has been lowered in advance is caused to emit light, and the pattern drawn on the light guide plate 1131 is displayed. It can be made visible. On the other hand, as a result of the big hit lottery, if the big hit is not won, the lowered shutter 1132 is raised and the previously lowered light guide plate 1131 is exposed, but the light guide plate LED 1135 is not allowed to emit light. That's fine. As another effect when the big hit is not won, by raising the light guide plate 1131 at the same time when the lowered shutter 1132 is raised, or raising the light guide plate 1131 before raising the shutter 1132, Even if the shutter 1132 is raised, the design of the light guide plate 1131 may not be visible.

  Further, as another example of the production, for example, during the big hit game, a round promotion production which is a production showing the probability variation promotion production which is an production showing that the probability variation big hit has been confirmed or an increase in the number of times the grand prize opening 1039 is opened. As described above, the shutter 1132 that has been lowered during the big hit game may be raised and the light guide plate LED 1135 of the light guide plate 1131 that has been lowered in advance may be caused to emit light so that the symbols drawn on the light guide plate 1131 are visible. . On the other hand, when the probability change promotion or round promotion is not confirmed during the big hit game, the lowered shutter 1132 is raised and the previously lowered light guide plate 1131 is exposed, but the light guide plate LED 1135 does not emit light. You can do that. Further, as other effects when the probability change promotion or the round promotion is not confirmed, the light guide plate 1131 is raised at the same time when the lowered shutter 1132 is raised, or the light guide plate 1131 is raised before the shutter 1132 is raised. The symbol may not be visually recognized even if the shutter 1132 is raised by raising it. Here, the probability variation promotion effect is an effect indicating that, in the big hit game in a state where it is not informed whether or not to shift to the probability change game state, the game shifts to the probability change game state after the big hit game ends. In addition, the round promotion effect is a jackpot game corresponding to the actual upper limit number of rounds after showing that the jackpot game with the upper limit number of rounds smaller than the predetermined upper limit number of rounds is being executed during the jackpot game. By showing that the game is executed, it is an effect that the player can see as if the number of execution rounds during the big hit game has increased (the number of rounds has been promoted).

  In addition, as another example of the effect, an example of the effect performed at the time of the variable display before the stop display of the identification symbol on the liquid crystal display device 1013 for indicating whether or not the big hit is won is shown. For example, when a big win is won as a result of the big hit lottery, with the shutter 1132 raised, the light guide plate LED 1135 is caused to emit light, and the light guide plate 1131 with which the symbols are visible is lowered. Thereafter, when the shutter 1132 is once lowered, the light emission of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is stopped to make the symbol invisible, and then the shutter 1132 is raised. When the shutter 1132 is raised, the design of the light guide plate 1131 is not visible, but the light guide plate LED 1135 emits light after a predetermined period of time so that the design drawn on the light guide plate 1131 is visible. And it is sufficient. Thereafter, the identification symbols that have been variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 are stopped and displayed with the symbol arrangement indicating that the jackpot has been won. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is not won as a result of the jackpot lottery, the LED 1135 for the light guide plate may not emit light even after the predetermined period has elapsed, and the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131 may be invisible. After that, the identification symbol that has been variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1013 is stopped and displayed with the symbol arrangement indicating that the jackpot is not won.

  Further, as another example of the production, for example, during the big hit game, a round promotion production which is a production showing the probability variation promotion production which is an production showing that the probability variation big hit has been confirmed or an increase in the number of times the grand prize opening 1039 is opened. In the state where the shutter 1132 is raised during the big hit game, the light guide plate LED 1135 is caused to emit light, and the light guide plate 1131 whose symbols are visible is lowered. Thereafter, the shutter 1132 moves up after being lowered. At this time, the light emission of the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is stopped to make the design of the light guide plate 1131 invisible, and the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is made to emit light after a predetermined time elapses so that the design drawn on the light guide plate 1131 is visible. You should let it be. On the other hand, if the probability change promotion or round promotion is not confirmed during the big hit game, the LED 1135 for the light guide plate is not caused to emit light even after the predetermined period has elapsed, and the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131 is not visible. That's fine.

  In the above description, a specific example of the shutter device 1130 having one light guide plate 1131 has been described. However, the number of light guide plates is not limited to one, and the shutter device 1130 includes a plurality of light guide plates. Also good. By using a plurality of light guide plates, further different effects can be performed.

  For example, the shutter device 1130 may have a configuration having two light guide plates arranged in front and rear. This configuration will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of a shutter device having two light guide plates and a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 25 is a view for explaining two light guide plates, FIG. 25 (a) is a front view of one light guide plate, and FIG. 25 (b) is a front view of the other light guide plate. FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining display by the light guide plate of FIG. 26 is a schematic view of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the front, and the right diagram is a schematic view of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the side.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the shutter device 1130 includes two light guide plates 1131a and 1131b installed side by side. Specifically, the light guide plate 1131a is disposed in front and the light guide plate 1131b is disposed in the rear. That is, the light guide plate 1131a is located closer to the player than the light guide plate 1131b. The light guide plates 1131a and 1131b are raised and lowered by controlling a light guide plate driving motor 1133 (not shown).

  Moreover, LED 1135a, 1135b for light guide plates is each installed in the upper part of these light guide plates 1131a, 1131b, and these light emission is controlled according to the production content. Light transmitted through the light guide plate 1131a is emitted from the front side of the light guide plate 1131a to the outside by the LED 1135a for the light guide plate emitting light. Thereby, the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131a becomes visible from the outside. However, when the light guide plate LED 1135a does not emit light, the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131a cannot be visually recognized from the outside. Similarly, when the light guide plate LED 1135b emits light, the symbols drawn on the light guide plate 1131b can be visually recognized from the outside. When the light guide plate LED 1135b does not emit light, the symbol drawn on the light guide plate 1131b cannot be visually recognized from the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), a character design is drawn on the left side of the main surface of the light guide plate 1131a, and as shown in FIG. 25 (b), another character is shown on the right side of the main surface of the light guide plate 1131b. The character's design is drawn. By controlling the ascending / descending and light emission of each of the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b, more various effects can be achieved as compared with the case where there is only one light guide plate. For example, when both of the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b are in the lowered state, the light guide plate LED 1135a is caused to emit light, and the light guide plate LED 1135b is caused to emit light, as shown in FIG. The drawn character design and the character design drawn on the light guide plate 1131b are displayed.

  When the light guide plate LED 1135a emits light, the character design drawn on the left side of the light guide plate 1131a can be visually recognized by the player. In addition, when the LED 1135b for the light guide plate emits light, the character design drawn on the right side of the light guide plate 1131b becomes visible. Here, the light guide plate 1131b is covered with the light guide plate 1131a, but nothing is drawn on the right side of the light guide plate 1131a, so that the character design drawn on the right side of the light guide plate 1131b is transmitted through the light guide plate 1131a. Then, it becomes visible from the player. Since nothing is drawn on the left side of the light guide plate 1131b, it does not affect the visibility of the character symbol drawn on the left side of the light guide plate 1131a.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 26, two characters are displayed side by side. However, if the display by the liquid crystal display device 1013 is performed, the image displayed in the display area 1103 can be seen by the player through the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b. That is, the symbols are displayed in a state where the symbols of the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b overlap the image displayed in the display area 1103. In this state, by stopping the light emission of the light guide plate LED 1135a or the light guide plate LED 1135b, only the left character or only the right character is displayed. Further, the light guide plate LED 1135a is caused to emit light while the light guide plate 1131a is lowered and the light guide plate 1131b is raised, or the light guide plate LED 1135b is caused to emit light while the light guide plate 1131b is lowered and the light guide plate 1131a is raised. Alternatively, only the left character or only the right character may be displayed. In addition to such effects, more various effects can be performed by controlling light emission, controlling the raising / lowering operations of the light guide plates 1131a, 1131b, and controlling the raising / lowering operations of the shutter 1132. . Further, in the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b, another character or the like may be drawn at a location where no character is drawn. Further, for example, a character such as a serif or a background may be drawn at a place where no character is drawn. Thereby, the production effect is improved. When drawing different patterns on the right and left sides of the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b, for example, two light guide plate LEDs 1135a are provided, and the right and left halves of the light guide plate 1131a are caused to emit light separately. It is also possible to be able to. Also, the number of light guide plate LEDs 1135b may be two as in the case of the light guide plate LEDs 1135a, and the right half and the left half of the light guide plate 1131b may be allowed to emit light separately. Thereby, in one light guide plate 1131a or light guide plate 1131b, it is possible to separately display the symbol drawn on the right side and the symbol drawn on the left side. Therefore, a more complicated production is possible. The number of light guide plate LEDs 1135a and 1135b provided on the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b may be three or more.

  For example, the shutter 1132 is repeatedly lowered and raised immediately every round of the big hit gaming state, and when the shutter 1132 is raised, one or both of the light guide plate 1131a and the light guide plate 1131b are lowered. The character that can be visually recognized by the player may be changed. Thus, since the effect that the character displayed for each round is different is made, the game does not become monotonous in the big hit gaming state. Further, not only the rise and fall of the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b are controlled, but also the light emission of the light guide plate LEDs 1135a and 1135b is controlled, so that the display of characters is switched or the liquid crystal display device 1013 is controlled. And the display of the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b are switched, so that an effect with a high visual effect can be performed.

  Further, the symbols of the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b may be different. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the shutter device 1130 may include two light guide plates 1131c and 1131d on which a different pattern from the light guide plates 1131a and 1131b is drawn. It is assumed that the head of the character is drawn on one light guide plate 1131c and the body of the character is drawn on the other light guide plate 1131d.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining two light guide plates, FIG. 27A is a front view of one light guide plate, and FIG. 27B is a front view of the other light guide plate. FIG. 28 is a view for explaining display by the light guide plate of FIG. 28 is a schematic view of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the front, and the right diagram is a schematic view of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the side.

  These light guide plates 1131c and 1131d are installed side by side. Specifically, the light guide plate 1131c is disposed in front and the light guide plate 1131d is disposed behind. The light guide plates 1131c and 1131d are raised and lowered by controlling a light guide plate driving motor 1133 (not shown). Moreover, although not shown in figure, LED for light guide plates is each installed in the upper part of these light guide plates 1131c and 1131d, and these light emission is controlled according to the production content.

  In the state where the drawn pattern is displayed on any of these light guide plates 1131c and 1131d, when the upper and lower positions are appropriate, the completed character is displayed as shown in FIG. Depending on the positional relationship between the light guide plates 1131c and 1131d, the character is not displayed in a correct state, such as the head and the body are separated from each other, or only the head is displayed.

  For example, when the player is in an advantageous state (for example, in the case of a probability-changing game state), when the shutter 1132 is raised, the upper and lower arrangements of the light guide plates 1131c and 1131d become appropriate positions and characters are displayed. If it is not in an advantageous state for the player (for example, in a non-probability game state), only the head of the character may be displayed when the shutter 1132 is raised. As described above, the effect according to the state of the game can be performed, so that the player has an effect that the sense of unity with the effect is enhanced and the interest is improved. In addition, the character is displayed on a stepped surface without being displayed on the plane, and the display is slightly different from the case where the character is displayed on the plane, so that the player can enjoy the performance.

  Further, as a modification example described above, a character to be displayed may be divided and displayed on each of the shutter, the light guide plate, and the liquid crystal display device. 29A and 29B are diagrams for explaining the display of the shutter, the light guide plate, and the liquid crystal display device. FIG. 29A is a front view of the shutter, and FIG. 29B is a front view of one light guide plate. FIG. 29 (c) is a front view of the other light guide plate, and FIG. 29 (d) is a front view of the liquid crystal display device. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining display by the shutter, the light guide plate, and the liquid crystal display device of FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the front, and the right diagram is a schematic diagram of the shutter device and the liquid crystal display device as viewed from the side.

  As shown in FIG. 29, a part of the character's head is drawn on the shutter 1132a, the remaining part of the character's head is drawn on one light guide plate 1131e, and the other light guide plate. The body of the character is drawn on 1131f, and the feet of the character are displayed in the display area 1103 of the liquid crystal display device 1013. The raising and lowering of the shutter 1132a and the light guide plates 1131e and 1131f are controlled. Moreover, although not shown in figure, LED for light guide plates is each installed in the upper part of these light guide plates 1131e and 1131f, and these light emission is controlled according to the production content.

  When the upper and lower arrangements of the shutter 1132a, the light guide plate 1131e, the light guide plate 1131f, and the display area 1103 are at appropriate positions in a state where the drawn pattern is displayed on any of the light guide plates 1131e and 1131f, FIG. As shown at 30, the completed character is displayed. Depending on the positional relationship among the shutter 1132a, the light guide plate 1131e, the light guide plate 1131f, and the display area 1103, the character is not displayed in a correct state. Even if the upper and lower arrangements of the shutter 1132a, the light guide plate 1131e, the light guide plate 1131f, and the display area 1103 are as shown in FIG. 30, the light guide plate LEDs of the light guide plates 1131e and 1131f may not emit light. When the character's feet are not displayed in the display area 1103, the character is not displayed in the correct state.

  In the above embodiment, one or two light guide plates have been described, but the number of light guide plates may be greater than this. As the number of light guide plates increases, more complicated effects are possible. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the light guide plate was arrange | positioned so that it might align with back and front, it is not necessarily limited to such an arrangement | positioning, For example, you may arrange | position so that a light guide plate may be located in a line with right and left. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the light guide plates are arranged so as to be lined up on the left and right and front and back will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the shutter, the light guide plate, and the liquid crystal display device in a configuration in which the light guide plates are arranged side by side and front and rear. FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the display of the light guide plate in the configuration shown in FIG. 31, and FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (d) are diagrams showing respective modes of display by the light guide plate. As shown in FIG. 31, the light guide plate 1131g, the light guide plate 1131h, the light guide plate 1131i, and the light guide plate 1131j are arranged side by side on the left and right and front and back. The shutters 1132b and 1132c are arranged side by side.

  More specifically, the shutter 1132b and the shutter 1132c are arranged side by side, and both the shutter 1132b and the shutter 1132c can move up and down, and they can move along the same plane. When these two shutters 1132b and 1132c are lowered, the display area 1103 is covered by them. If only one of the two shutters 1132b and 1132c is lowered and the other is raised, half of the display area 1103 is covered and half is exposed. In FIG. 31, illustration of driving means for moving the shutter 1132b and the shutter 1132c up and down is omitted.

  A light guide plate 1131g and a light guide plate 1131h are arranged side by side on the rear side of the shutter 1132b and the shutter 1132c, that is, on the liquid crystal display device 1013 side. Further, a light guide plate 1131i and a light guide plate 1131j are arranged side by side on the rear side of the light guide plate 1131g and the light guide plate 1131h, and a liquid crystal display device 1013 is arranged on the rear side thereof.

  The light guide plate 1131g and the light guide plate 1131h, and the light guide plate 1131i and the light guide plate 1131j are respectively movable up and down. The light guide plate 1131g and the light guide plate 1131h are movable along the same plane, and the light guide plate 1131i and the light guide plate 1131j are movable along the same plane. In FIG. 31, illustration of driving means for moving the light guide plates 1131g to 1131j up and down is omitted. In addition, a light guide plate LED (not shown) is installed in each of the light guide plates 1131g to 1131j, and the symbols drawn on g to 1131j can be visually recognized by the player by emitting light.

  The light guide plate 1131g and the light guide plate 1131h cover the display area 1103 in a lowered state. If only one of them is lowered and the other is raised, half of the display area 1103 is covered and half is exposed. The light guide plate 1131i and the light guide plate 1131j cover the display area 1103 in a lowered state. If only one of them is lowered and the other is raised, half of the display area 1103 is covered and half is exposed.

  Here, a character is drawn on the light guide plate 1131g, and a character different from this character is drawn on the light guide plate 1131i. The light guide plate 1131h arranged on the right side of the light guide plate 1131g is drawn with the word “chance”, and the light guide plate 1131j arranged on the right side of the light guide plate 1131i is drawn with the letter “big hit”. Yes. In the state where the shutters 1132b and 1132c are raised, the light guide plate 1131g and the light guide plate 1131h are lowered to cause the corresponding light guide plate LEDs to emit light, thereby displaying as shown in FIG. Also, with the shutters 1132b and 1132c and the light guide plates 1131g and 1131h raised, the light guide plate 1131i and the light guide plate 1131j are lowered to cause the corresponding light guide plate LEDs to emit light, as shown in FIG. The display as shown is made.

  Further, with the shutters 1132b and 1132c and the light guide plate 1131h raised, the light guide plate 1131g and the light guide plate 1131j are lowered to cause the corresponding light guide plate LEDs to emit light, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Further, with the shutters 1132b and 1132c and the light guide plate 1131g raised, the light guide plate 1131i and the light guide plate 1131h are lowered to cause the corresponding light guide plate LEDs to emit light, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 32, various effect displays can be performed by the light guide plates 1131g to 1131j. The display for these effects may be changed as appropriate according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1001. The player can enjoy the production suitable for the gaming state and continue playing without getting tired. Moreover, the effect using the light guide plates 1131g to 1131j has a high visual effect, and the interest is improved. Further, the shutters 1132b and 1132c should be lowered before the light guide plates 1131g to 1131j are lowered so that the player cannot visually recognize the state where the light guide plates 1131g to 1131j are lowered. Thereby, for example, it is possible to perform such an effect that the light guide plates 1131g to 1131j that were not present before the shutters 1132b and 1132c are lowered exist when the shutters 1132b and 1132c are raised again. Such an effect is unexpected for a player, and it can be said that the effect is particularly high. In this example, there are two shutters 1132b and 1132c, but there may be one shutter.

  In the above-described embodiment, the shutter and the light guide plate can move up and down, but the moving direction is not limited to this. For example, the shutter and the light guide plate may be movable in the left-right direction or obliquely. Further, the shutter and the light guide plate may be configured such that two are arranged side by side on the left and right, and the two arranged side by side move away from each other or approach each other. Further, the number and arrangement of the shutters and the number and arrangement of the light guide plates in the shutter device described above are merely examples. The shapes and structures of parts other than these are also merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these specific examples.

  Although the present embodiment has been described with reference to a pachinko gaming machine, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines having a liquid crystal display device. For example, you may employ | adopt for a pachislot machine. By providing the shutter device in addition to the liquid crystal display device, the effect in the liquid crystal display device is further complicated and the visual effect can be enhanced. In addition, the present invention can be realized without using expensive parts. Furthermore, no complicated control is required. Therefore, the effect that it is realizable at low cost is produced.

1001 Gaming machine 1013 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
1014 Game board 1103 Display area (display means)
1131, 1131a to 1131j Light guide plate 1132, 1132a, 1132b Shutter (shielding means)
1133 Motor for driving light guide plate 1134 Motor for driving shutter 1135, 1135a, 1135b LED for light guide plate (light irradiation means)
1130 Shutter device

Claims (2)

Display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
It is arranged on the front side of the display means, and can be moved to a first closed position that covers at least a part of the display means and a first open position that does not cover the display means. An easy light guide plate,
A light irradiation means for irradiating the light guide plate with light;
Shielding means arranged on the front side of the display means and movable to a second closed position covering at least a part of the display means and a second open position not covering the display means;
Movement control means for controlling movement of the light guide plate and movement of the shielding means,
The movement control means controls the light guide plate and the shielding means to move independently of each other ,
The light guide plate is more, Ru der movable independently of one another,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The plurality of light guide plates are arranged side by side in at least one of the front-rear direction and the lateral direction ,
Before Symbol light irradiation means is a plurality, corresponding to each of the plurality of light guide plates,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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