JP6159941B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention holds a game board that is detachably attached to a main body frame, and a transparent member that covers the front of a game area formed on the game board, and is attached to the main body frame so as to be openable and closable. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a holding frame, a variable display game that displays identification information in a variable manner, and a variable display device that can display a display effect related to the progress of the variable display game .

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. This pachinko machine has a variation in which a plurality of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device fluctuates based on a game ball winning at a start opening provided in a game area (start winning award). When the display game is executed and a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped after a predetermined time have passed in a special result mode, a special game state in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player (a big hit state) There are some that allow players to earn a lot of profit.

In addition, this type of pachinko machine is generally provided with an effect accessory device that is lit or actuated based on the contents of the variable display game. Various things, such as what operates so that it may jump out ahead of a fluctuation | variation display apparatus, are proposed.
For example, as described in Patent Document 1, in recent years, such an effect accessory device is also provided on the gaming machine frame (transparent member holding frame) side, and an effect is performed near the player. Something like this has been proposed.

JP 2008-253668 A

By the way, the gaming machine frame (transparent member holding frame) is generally different for each gaming machine manufacturer, but if the gaming machine manufacturer is the same, the gaming board is replaced without replacing the gaming machine frame. It is possible to operate as another game machine.
However, as in the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1, when an effect accessory device corresponding to a specific gaming machine (game board) is provided in the gaming machine frame, the effect playing role can be obtained by replacing the gaming board. There is a possibility that a physical device becomes unnecessary and the gaming machine frame needs to be replaced with one corresponding to a new gaming board.

An object of the present invention is to provide a viable gaming machine the effect with Lee impacts.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A game board detachably attached to the main body frame;
A transparent member holding frame that holds a transparent member that covers the front of the game area formed on the game board and is attached to the main body frame so as to be openable and closable;
A variation display device capable of displaying a variation display game for variably displaying the identification information and a display effect related to the progress of the variation display game;
In a gaming machine comprising
The transparent member holding frame is
A peripheral portion provided at a peripheral edge of the transparent member covering the game area;
A visual recognition window provided at a part of the peripheral edge at the upper or lower part of the gaming machine,
The upper or lower portion of the gaming machine, the viewing window available space visible both through the viewing window when being Ru covered is provided,
Observation state conversion means capable of converting a pattern that has been subjected to the region and visible state visible pattern that has been subjected to the region through the viewing window in the non visible impossible state visible When,
In relation to the display effect of the variable display game, conversion control means for controlling the visual state conversion means,
Starting winning storage means for extracting a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting storage as the right to execute the variable display game;
The execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start winning storage unit, a determination unit before the variable display game is executed,
Based on a determination result of said determination means, and effect control means capable of controlling the variable display equipment,
Equipped with a,
By the conversion control unit, the when the observation state converting means based on the determination result of the determination means is converted into the viewable state from the viewing impossible state, that have been applied to the region, of the variable display game A pattern similar to at least a part of a display form displayed on the variable display device in a specific display effect can be visually recognized through the viewing window.

According to the present invention enables executing an effect with a Lee impacts.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the upper half of a glass frame. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the decoration symbol given to the decoration area of the game board. It is a figure explaining other examples of the decoration symbol given to the decoration area of the game board. It is a figure explaining an example of the movable accessory apparatus given to the decoration area of a game board. It is a figure explaining an example of the auxiliary display device given to the decoration area of a game board. It is a figure explaining an example of the display content by an auxiliary display device. It is a front view which shows the upper half of the glass frame of the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the logo accessory arrange | positioned at the game board of 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a front view showing the upper half of the gaming machine of the second embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing a state before driving the logo accessory, (c) is a diagram showing a state after driving the logo accessory. It is. It is a perspective view which shows the game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the light emission aspect by the light-emitting device of the game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the projection timing of the symbol by the light-emitting device of the gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect using light emission by the light-emitting device of the gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the light-emitting device of the game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game machine of the modification 1 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game machine of the modification 2 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch notice setting processing. It is a figure explaining a prefetch notice distribution table. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of a normal prefetch notice effect and a special prefetch notice effect. It is a flow chart for explaining irradiation notice setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode which urges execution of irradiation notice.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. A glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, on the upper part of the glass frame 15, there are provided a viewing window portion 16 (described later) through which a game board 30 disposed behind the glass frame 15 can be seen, and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification. Yes. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, as a game function component provided with a function for playing a game, an upper plate 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a back side of the game machine 10 are provided. The upper tray ball outlet 22 through which the game balls paid out from the ball dispensing device being discharged, the lower plate 23 storing the game balls dispensed in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and the operation unit of the hitting ball launching device 24 is provided. Further, on the upper edge of the upper plate 21, a production button 25 having an operation switch for receiving an operation input from a player and a ball removing operation for moving a game ball on the upper plate 21 to the lower plate 23 are provided. A portion 29 is provided. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.
Note that the game function component may be configured integrally with the glass frame 15, or may be configured as a separate body.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to be played on the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire towards. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 3). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

Next, details of the viewing window portion 16 of the glass frame 15 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are front views showing the upper half of the glass frame 15.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the glass frame 15 is provided with a detachable translucent or transparent cover member 15a at its upper end. And the visual recognition window part 16 which can visually recognize back is provided in the left side of this cover member 15a.
FIG. 2B shows the glass frame 15 with the cover member 15a removed. As shown in FIG. 2B, the glass frame 15 has an opening 15 b at a position corresponding to the arrangement position of the visual recognition window portion 16. The opening 15b penetrates the glass frame 15 in the front-rear direction, so that the game board 30 disposed behind can be visually recognized.

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

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by a resin side case 33 and a guide rail 31 provided at the right corner of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed so as to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.
Further, on the upper left part of the surface of the game board 30 that is outside the game area 32, there is provided a decoration area W on which a decorative symbol D can be applied, or an accessory such as a movable member can be disposed. The position of the decoration area W corresponds to the arrangement position of the viewing window portion 16 of the glass frame 15 described above, and the decoration pattern D or the like applied to the decoration area W is visually recognized through the viewing window section 16. Be able to.

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

A normal symbol starting gate (ordinary symbol starting gate) 34 is provided on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. In addition, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 20) for detecting the game balls that have entered the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 20) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

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

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 includes a big prize opening opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a big prize opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 20) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 20) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 20) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the normal start prize is displayed on a general figure hold display (not shown) for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

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

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 20). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
Also, at the time of detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 20). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display (not shown) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the display device 41 of the center case 40. Is also displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, an example of the decorative symbol D applied to the decorative region W of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4A is a partially enlarged view of the upper left part of the game board 30.
As shown in FIG. 4A, a decorative design (for example, a character design imitating a tiger) D is applied to the decorative area W provided in the upper left portion, which is outside the game area 32 of the game board 30. It has become. This decorative symbol D is used when displaying an effect (for example, a reach effect) that occurs when the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in an original character pattern that characterizes the model of the gaming machine or a special display variation display game. It is desirable that the character design be the same as or related to the character displayed on the display device 41.

FIG. 4B is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which the glass frame 15 is attached to the front side of the game board 30.
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), a decorative symbol (for example, a character symbol imitating a tiger) D applied to the decorative region W of the game board 30 is visually recognized through the visual recognition window 16 of the glass frame 15. Can be done. As a result, this decorative design D appears to be a component of the glass frame 15, so that simply replacing the game board 30 with the decorative design D applied to the decorative area W, the general-purpose glass frame can be used. It becomes possible to make it appear as if it is a dedicated glass frame.
Note that the viewing window 16 may be configured by a magnifying lens member. As a result, the enlarged decorative symbol D can be visually recognized through the visual recognition window portion 16, and an impression can be given to the display of the decorative symbol D.

Next, another example of the decorative symbol D applied to the decorative region W of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5A shows, for example, a game board 30 in which characters “Intense heat” are applied to the decoration area W.
The letter “Intense heat” may appear to float only when light is irradiated from a predetermined angle. In addition, a visual recognition state conversion member (for example, a visual recognition state conversion member that can be converted into a visual recognition state in which the character can be visually recognized on the front side of the character of “extreme heat” and an invisible state in which the character is invisible. A liquid crystal shutter or the like). Further, a plurality of light sources may be provided in the vicinity of the decoration area W, and the appearance of characters applied to the decoration area W may be changed by changing the light source when irradiating light.

FIG. 5B is a partially enlarged view of the state in which the glass frame 15 is attached to the front side of the game board 30.
As shown in FIG. 5 (b), it is possible to visually recognize the characters “extreme heat” applied to the decoration area W of the game board 30 through the viewing window 16 of the glass frame 15. .
Note that the decorative symbol D may be viewed through the viewing window 16 on the condition that the player touches the viewing window 16. Specifically, as described above, the visual recognition state conversion member is provided on the front side of the decoration area W of the game board 30 and the visual sensor 16 is provided with the touch sensor. Then, when the player touches the visual recognition window portion 16, the visual recognition state conversion member is converted from an invisible state to a visible state.
For example, in an ornament special figure variation display game, when displaying an effect (for example, reach effect) that occurs when the degree of expectation for a big hit is high, a display that prompts the user to touch the viewing window 16 (for example, “viewing window” "Please touch part 16"). And when a player touches the visual recognition window part 16, a visual recognition state conversion member may be converted from a visual recognition impossible state to a visual recognition possible state, and the character of "Intense heat" may appear. At this time, according to the degree of expectation, the color or the like of the character of “high heat” may be changed by changing the light source that irradiates the decoration area with light.

Next, an example in which a movable accessory device 90 having a movable accessory (for example, an accessory imitating a lantern) 91 is provided in the decoration area W of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
6A is a diagram showing a partial cross-sectional view of the corresponding glass frame 15 in the cross-sectional view taken along arrow AA in FIG. 6B, and FIG. 6B is a diagram of the upper left of the game board 30. It is a partial enlarged view.
As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), a movable accessory device 90 can be disposed in the decorative region W instead of the decorative symbol D.
Specifically, the movable accessory device 90 includes a movable accessory 91, a solenoid 92 that drives the movable accessory 91, and an attachment member 93 for fixing the solenoid 92.
The movable accessory 91 is attached to the plunger 92a of the solenoid 92 so as to linearly move in the front-rear direction of the game board 30. The attachment member 93 can be fitted into an opening provided in the decoration area W of the game board 30.

Next, the drive aspect of the movable accessory 91 is demonstrated using FIG.6 (c), (d).
FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a state before the movable accessory 91 is driven. At this time, the solenoid 92 is not energized. When the solenoid 92 is energized, as shown in FIG. 6D, the plunger 92a is pulled out forward of the game board 30, and accordingly, the movable accessory 91 attached to the tip of the plunger 92a is moved forward. It is supposed to move.

Next, an example in which the small display device 80 is provided in the decoration area W of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
7A is a diagram showing a partial cross-sectional view of the glass frame 15 corresponding to the cross-sectional view taken along the arrow BB in FIG. 7B, and FIG. It is an enlarged view.
As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a small display device 80 can be arranged in the decorative region W instead of the decorative symbol D and the movable accessory device 90.
The small display device 80 is a display device for assisting display by the display device 41, and has a display unit smaller than the display unit of the display device 41.
Specifically, the small display device 80 is attached to the display device attachment member 81. The display device attachment member 81 is attached to the decoration area W of the game board 30.
The display device mounting member 81 may be provided with the small display device 80 so that the small display device 80 can be tilted. Specifically, the display device mounting member 81 enables the display surface of the small display device 80 to face obliquely downward to the right. Thereby, for example, when performing a predetermined effect display on the small display device 80, the small display device 80 can be tilted to make it easier for the player to see the display surface of the small display device 80.
When the predetermined display is not performed on the small display device 80, as shown in FIG. 7C, an image imitating a cover member such as a speaker or LED may be displayed. As a result, the small display device 80 can be in an assimilated state with the surrounding glass frame 15 at normal times, and it is difficult to notice that the small display device 80 is disposed in the decoration region W. Can do. Therefore, when a predetermined effect display is performed on the small display device 80, the player's intention can be struck and the interest in the effect display can be improved.

FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a display example when the big hit notification is performed using the small display device 80.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when a big hit result is derived in the special figure variation display game, for example, a character “big hit” is displayed on the small display device 80.
FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating a display example when performing probability change notification indicating that the probability state has shifted to the probability change state (high probability state) using the small display device 80.
As shown in FIG. 8B, when the state is changed to the probability change state, for example, the characters “probability change!” Are displayed on the small display device 80.
Further, when the big hit notification or the probability change notification is performed on the small display device 80, characters such as “top attention” may be displayed on the display device 41 in order to make the small display device 80 pay attention.

  Note that a drum device having a rotating body may be provided in the decoration area W of the game board 30 instead of the small display device 80. By providing this drum device, it is possible to execute an effect of rotating the rotating body or to execute a variable display game, and to improve the interest in the effect by the rotating body. Become.

Second Embodiment
Below, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a large viewing window 190 larger than the viewing window 16 in the gaming machine of the first embodiment at the upper center of the glass frame 15.
In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the configuration other than the glass frame 15 is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

First, details of the large viewing window 190 of the glass frame 15 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9A is a front view showing the upper half of the glass frame 15.
As shown to Fig.9 (a), the large visual recognition window part 190 which can visually recognize back is provided in the center of the cover member 15a of the glass frame 15. As shown in FIG. Note that the gaming machine according to the second embodiment may include the visual window unit 16 described in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9B, the large viewing window 190 is configured to protrude forward of the gaming machine from the other part (decoration part) of the cover member 15a.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

As shown in FIG. 10, a logo accessory disposition part 232 for disposing a logo accessory 231 is provided on the upper part of the game board cover member 230 provided on the surface of the game board 30.
As shown in FIG. 11A, the logo accessory 231 is a member to which a logotype such as a game title of the gaming machine of the present embodiment is applied. The logo accessory 231 is attached to a loosely fitting member 232a (see FIG. 11B) that protrudes from the front surface of the logo accessory disposition portion 232 with play.
The logo accessory disposition part 232 is provided at the upper end of the game board 30 so as to protrude upward. The position where the logo accessory disposition portion 232 is provided corresponds to the disposition position of the large visual window portion 190 of the glass frame 15 described above, and the logo accessory 231 is visually recognized via the large visual recognition window portion 190. (See FIG. 12A).
The logo accessory 231 is designed to vibrate up and down (oscillate) by the operation of a solenoid 241 described later. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment vibrates the logo accessory 231, then operates the rotating body 43 disposed on the upper part of the center case 40, and then performs a predetermined effect display on the display device 41. Thus, each effect can be advanced from above the game board 30. Note that a predetermined effect display may be performed on the display device 41, then the rotating body 43 may be operated, and finally the logo accessory 231 may be vibrated.

Next, the driving mode of the logo accessory 231 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, a solenoid 241 for driving the logo accessory 231 and a pedestal 242 for placing the logo accessory 231 are disposed on the back surface of the glass frame 15. Has been. The pedestal 242 is attached to the tip of the plunger 241a of the solenoid 241.
FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a state before the logo accessory 231 is driven. At this time, the solenoid 241 is not energized. When the solenoid 241 is energized, as shown in FIG. 12C, the plunger 241a is pulled upward, and the pedestal 242 attached to the tip of the plunger 241a is moved upward, and this pedestal is moved. The logo accessory 231 placed on the part 242 is also moved upward. The logo accessory 231 can vibrate in the vertical direction of the game board 30 by periodically switching the ON / OFF state of the solenoid 241. Note that when the glass frame 15 is opened, the solenoid 241 is controlled not to be energized.

<Third Embodiment>
Below, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has a protrusion 150 that protrudes forward of the game board 30 over the entire upper portion of the glass frame 15. The projecting portion 150 is provided with a light emitting device 151, and a predetermined effect is executed by light emission of the light emitting device 151.
In the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, the configuration other than the glass frame 15 is substantially the same as that of the gaming machine 10 of the first and second embodiments, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 13, a protruding portion 150 that protrudes forward of the game board 30 is disposed on the entire upper portion of the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The protrusion 150 includes a light emitting device 151 that emits light toward the lower side of the protrusion 150. The light emitting device 151 can irradiate light having a plurality of different wavelengths, and can irradiate the periphery of the upper plate 21 (for example, the effect button 25 and the like) and the periphery of the operation unit 24.
The protrusion 150 is not limited to a single member that can be attached to the glass frame 15, and may be formed integrally with the glass frame 15.

Next, a light emission mode by the light emitting device 151 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14A is a side view showing the outline of the glass frame 15 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 14B is a view showing a state in which the light from the light emitting device 151 is touched, and FIG. ) Is a diagram for explaining a pattern projected on the hand in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the protrusion 150 is provided such that the protrusion width from the front surface of the glass frame 15 is at least substantially the same as the protrusion width of the upper plate 21. Further, the protrusion 150 is held by holding members 152 disposed on both side ends of the glass frame 15.
The light emitting device 151 is disposed at a position facing the upper surface of the upper plate 21 so that light from the device can irradiate the periphery of the upper plate 21 (for example, the effect button 25) and the periphery of the operation unit 24. It has become.
The effect button 25 is formed of a semi-transmissive member so that a symbol (described later) projected by light emission from the light emitting device 151 is not displayed.

FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a hand is put on the light beam from the light emitting device 151.
As shown in FIG. 14B, for example, when a hand is placed over the effect button 25, a symbol such as a circle or x is projected on the back of the hand (see FIG. 14C).
In addition, when the sensor which detects the presence or absence of an object (for example, a player's hand) around the upper plate 21 is provided and the light is emitted by the light emitting device 151, when the object is detected by the sensor, the light The irradiation may not be performed. Thereby, when light is irradiated by the light emitting device 151, it is possible to prevent an object from being accidentally present around the upper plate 21 and a predetermined pattern from being projected onto the object. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately provide an effect by the projection only to a player who desires to project the symbol by the light emitting device 151.

Next, a pattern projection method by the light emitting device 151 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the light-emitting device 151 includes a light source 151a in which a plurality of LEDs 151a2,... Are arranged on an LED substrate 151a1, and a first pattern that can project a first pattern (for example, a circle). The lens 151b and the 2nd lens 151c which can project a 2nd pattern (for example, x mark) are provided. In the light emitting device 151, the first lens 151b is disposed below the light source 151a, and the second lens 151c is disposed below the first lens 151b, so that the light source 151a, the first lens 151b, and the second lens 151b are disposed. A lens 151c is provided.

The first lens 151b has a first pattern printed on its plane. The printed portion does not transmit the light having the first wavelength λ1 from the light source 151a. The light having the first wavelength λ1 passes through the portion of the first lens 151b where the first pattern is not printed and the second lens 151c.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the light emitting device 151 emits light of the first wavelength λ1, it is possible to project only the first symbol.

As for the 2nd lens 151c, the 2nd design is printed on the plane. The printed portion does not transmit light having the second wavelength λ2 (wavelength different from the first wavelength λ1) from the light source 151a. The light having the second wavelength λ2 passes through the portion of the second lens 151c where the second pattern is not printed and the first lens 151b.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the light emitting device 151 emits light of the second wavelength λ2, it is possible to project only the second symbol.

  Note that the light emitting device 151 is not limited to the above configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 17C, a first lens 151b and a second lens 151c may be arranged in parallel below the light source 151a. In this case, the first lens 151b and the second lens 151c are each configured to refract light from the light source 151a so that the first design and the second design are projected at substantially the same position. According to the light emitting device 151 having such a configuration, a plurality of symbols can be projected without using light of different wavelengths. It is also possible to project the plurality of symbols simultaneously (see FIG. 17C).

Next, an example of the pattern projection timing by the light emitting device 151 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a state in which, for example, a display that prompts the user to press the effect button 25 is displayed on the display device 41, and a player who sees the button attempts to press the effect button 25.
As shown in FIG. 15A, at this time, the light emitting device 151 has not yet emitted light for projecting the symbol.
It should be noted that the effect button 25 may be prompted to be pressed by irradiating the effect button 25 with light having a wavelength different from the wavelength of light used when projecting the pattern. In this case, it is assumed that the effect button 25 is composed of a member that does not transmit light.

FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating a state where the player has pressed the effect button 25.
As shown in FIG. 15B, when the press of the effect button 25 is detected, the light emitting device 151 emits light for projecting the design, and a design (for example, a circle) is displayed on the back of the hand that pressed the effect button 25. Projected.

Next, other effects using light emitted from the light emitting device 151 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17D.
FIG. 17D is a side view illustrating the outline of the light emitting device 151. The first lens 151b and the second lens 151c described above are not shown.
As shown in FIG. 17D, the LED substrate 151a1 of the light emitting device 151 has a width that is substantially the same as the width of the upper plate 21 in the left-right direction. A plurality of LEDs 151a2 are arranged in a grid pattern on the plane of the LED substrate 151a1. In addition, these LEDs 151a2 can be turned on / off and controlled to change the emission color. Thereby, the irradiation range of the upper plate 21 upper surface can be set and the said range can be irradiated with a desired luminescent color.

FIG. 16A is a view showing a state in which light is applied to the edge portion on the near side of the upper plate 21, and FIG. 16B shows light in a range from the edge portion to the center of the upper plate 21. It is a figure which shows the state which irradiated.
As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), by changing the irradiation range and the emission color of the upper surface of the upper plate 21, an advance notice as a sign that a big hit result or reach effect is derived in the special figure variation display game It is possible to produce a performance.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, by irradiating a predetermined button (for example, a ball removal operation unit 29) arranged on the upper plate 21, the operation of the button may be urged. In addition, light is emitted to a game ball launched during a probability variation state, particularly during a so-called cut-off probability variation (ST; Special Time) in which the period of the probability variation state is limited, or during a big hit gaming state. May be. As a result, when the probability variation state is in effect, it is possible to amplify a sense of expectation for the game ball to be launched, and when it is in the big hit game state, it is possible to enhance the sense of excitement of launching the game ball.

<Modification 1>
Below, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 has an auxiliary display device unit 160 that assists the display of the display device 41 in addition to the light emitting device 151, in the protruding portion 150.
Note that in the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1, the configuration other than the protruding portion 150 is substantially the same as the gaming machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 18A is a diagram showing the auxiliary display device unit 160 in a normal state.
As shown in FIG. 18A, the auxiliary display device unit 160 is built in the protruding portion 150 of the transparent member, and the display content of the auxiliary display device 161 to be described later is displayed via the protruding portion 150. Visible.

  The auxiliary display device unit 160 has a drive mechanism having an auxiliary display device 161, an auxiliary display device attachment member 162 for rotatably mounting the auxiliary display device 161, and a drive shaft 163a for rotating the auxiliary display device 161. And a driving source 164 for rotating the auxiliary display device 161. In the normal state, the display unit 161a of the auxiliary display device 161 is disposed so as to face the front, and the display unit 161a is also received from other players (passers who pass behind the player of the gaming machine). The display content of is easy to see.

FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating the auxiliary display device unit 160 in a specific state (for example, a state where a predetermined effect display is performed).
As shown in FIG. 18B, when the state is shifted to the specific state, the drive source 164 is operated to rotate the display portion 161a of the auxiliary display device 161 so as to face obliquely downward. Thereby, it becomes easy to see the display part 161a of the auxiliary display device 161 for the player of this gaming machine. Further, since the auxiliary display device 161 is disposed on the front side of the display device 41, the display content of the auxiliary display device 161 can be displayed at a position closer to the player. Therefore, when effect display is performed on the auxiliary display device 161, a more powerful video can be provided, and the interest in the effect display can be improved.

<Modification 2>
Below, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 2 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the second modification, a movable accessory unit 170 is disposed across the protruding portion 150 and the game board 30 in addition to the light emitting device 151.
Note that in the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1, the configuration other than the protruding portion 150 is substantially the same as the gaming machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 19A is a diagram showing the movable accessory unit 170 in the normal state.
As shown in FIG. 19A, the movable accessory unit 170 is built in the protruding portion 150 of the transparent member and the upper part of the game board 30.

The movable accessory unit 170 includes a movable accessory 171 simulating a train, a drive source 172 that drives the movable accessory 171, and a drive mechanism unit 173 that transmits a driving force generated by the operation of the drive source 172 to the movable accessory 171. It is equipped with.
The drive mechanism 173 includes a circulating rail 173a and a guide 173b that can be guided so that the rail 173a circulates, and the movable accessory 171 is disposed at a predetermined position of the rail 173a. It has become. Moreover, the drive mechanism part 173 can separate the rail 173a when the glass frame 15 is opened.

FIG. 19B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the movable accessory 171 has moved from the game board 30 side to the protruding portion 150 side.
As shown in FIG. 19B, by rotating the circulating rail 173a by the operation of the drive source 172, the movable accessory 171 disposed on the rail 173a is moved from the game board 30 side to the projecting portion 150 side. It can be moved. In this way, by moving the movable accessory 171 from the game board 30 side to the protruding portion 150 side, the movable accessory 171 can be brought closer to the player, and an unprecedented impact production can be performed. Will be able to.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first to third embodiments described above.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device 41 to play the game. The entire machine 10 is controlled.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Provided in a frame decoration device (such as the frame decoration device 18) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling the operation panel decoration LED 65, and the game board 30 (including the center case 40). The board production motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the board production device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display on the display device 41) 44 is provided on the front frame 12. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the motor 45 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

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

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

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 is a main process (mainly see FIGS. 22 and 23) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 24).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 22, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

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

  If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is ON (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 23 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 24 is started.

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

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

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

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process executed during the timer interrupt process by the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the special game process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. )I do.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

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

Next, it is checked whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already been typed up, or whether or not the special figure game processing timer has expired after being updated (-1) (step A3). If it is determined that the game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a process for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number (step) A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number using the table is performed.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special game process number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 50 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 50 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 50 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 50 is performed, and the said special figure game process is performed. finish.

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 26, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure start port switch common processing, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (a start port switch 36a and start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A204), the loaded value is updated (+1), and it is checked whether the output number overflows (step A205). If it is determined that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A206; No), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal output number area (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs has overflowed (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

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

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

  Subsequently, after performing the process (step A214) for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number, the big hit random number is extracted and prepared (step A215). Then, the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number saving area of the RWM (step A216). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A219), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A220), and the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 3 save area (step A221).

  Subsequently, after performing the special figure hold information determination process (step A222), the target start port winning flag is loaded as the change order flag (step A223). Then, the address of the change order flag save area corresponding to the total number of special figure holds is calculated (step A224), the change order flag is saved in the change order flag save area (step A225), and the special figure start port switch is common. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), a decorative special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A226), and a command setting process (step A227). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 28, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A231). If not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step A232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the time is shortened. This is a case where it is not in a state, and a case where it is not in a big hit (special game state).

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked and the corresponding big hit information table is checked. Is acquired and set (step A236). Thereafter, the symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area is performed (step A238).

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and saved in the symbol information (work) area ( Step A238) is performed.

  Subsequently, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table, and the starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A239). Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A240), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared (step A240). Step A241). And the special figure information setting process (step A242) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing the second half variation pattern setting process (step A243) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A243) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A244) is performed.

  Then, a start opening prize command command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A245), and the second half variation number value is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A246), command setting processing (Step A247) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A248), a command setting process (step A249) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the presentation control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.

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

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

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

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

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

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 30 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, production based on information (such as whether it is a big hit or variation pattern information) included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 ( Set the production pattern and production time. Further, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game is ended, the variation display of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped, the stop display time is set, and the like.

  Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state or the specific game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. If an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special game state or the specific game state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a pre-determination command (a start opening winning effect command, a winning effect symbol command) including a result of a pre-reading process for determining the result of the special symbol variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special diagram variation display game. Pre-reading notice setting processing (step B79) for performing processing based on the above is performed.

  Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state is performed, and the 1st scene control process is terminated. In the probability information command reception process (step B80), information on the start and end of the short-time state, information on the start and end of the special gaming state, information on the gaming state at the end of the big hit and the small hit, etc. Receive.

[Pre-reading notice setting process]
FIG. 31 shows a prefetch notice setting process (step B79) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a prior determination command has been received (step B101).
Here, if it is determined that the prior determination command has not been received (step B101; No), the prefetch advance notice setting process ends. On the other hand, when it determines with having received the prior determination command (step B101; Yes), the content of the prior determination command is saved in a corresponding start memory area (step B102).

Next, it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice is being executed (step B103).
If it is determined that the pre-reading notice is already being executed (step B103; Yes), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice is not being executed (step B103; No), the reach system information of the start memory is acquired from the start opening prize effect command (step B104), and the reach system information is special (SP ) It is determined whether or not it is related to reach 3 (step B105).

  If it is determined in step B105 that it is not related to SP reach 3 (step B105; No), the process proceeds to step B108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the SP-reach 3 is related (step B105; Yes), a special prefetching notice execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the special prefetching notice (step B106). In addition, in the special prefetch notice execution lottery, if the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is the subject of the lottery is a big hit, the probability of winning the lottery, that is, executing the special prefetch notice is high. You may set so that it becomes. The execution mode of the special prefetch notice will be described later.

Then, based on the result of the special prefetch notice execution lottery, it is determined whether or not the special prefetch notice is executed (step B107).
Here, when it is determined not to execute the special look-ahead notice (step B107; No), the symbol information of the start memory is acquired from the start opening winning effect symbol command (step B108), and the special symbol is based on the symbol information. It is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is off (step B109).

  When it is determined in step B109 that the result of the special figure variation display game is out of step (step B109; Yes), the prefetching notice allocation table 1 (see FIG. 32A) for assigning the prefetching notice mode is used. Set (step B110). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game is not out of step (step B109; No), the prefetch notice allocation table 2 (see FIG. 32B) is set (step B111). Note that the “prefetching notice mode” in the prefetching notice allocation tables 1 and 2 is defined, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the reach system information of the start memory is acquired from the start opening winning effect command (step B112), and the prefetch notice mode is selected from the set prefetch notice distribution table and reach system information (step B113). Then, a setting is made to display the selected prefetch notice mode on the target start memory display (step B114), and the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. If the selected prefetch notice mode is “no change” in step B114, the prefetch notice mode is not set.

If it is determined in step B107 that the special pre-reading notice is to be executed (step B107; Yes), the visual state conversion member that converts the visual state from the visual window portion 16 is set in a visible state (step B115), and SP. A prefetch notice mode for notifying the occurrence of reach 3 is set (step B116), and the prefetch notice setting process is terminated.
The special look-ahead notice is executed in the gaming machine (mainly the gaming machine of the first embodiment) having the visual recognition window portion 16, but even in the gaming machine of the second or third embodiment. In the case of a gaming machine having the visual recognition window portion 16, it is possible to execute the special prefetch notice. In the case of a gaming machine that does not have a visual state conversion member that converts the visual state of the visual window 16, a process such as lighting up a decorative symbol or the like visually recognized from the visual window 16 is performed. Also good.

Next, the execution mode of the above-mentioned special prefetch notice will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 33A is a diagram showing a normal prefetching notice mode, and FIG. 33B is a diagram showing an execution mode of the special prefetching notice. FIG. 33 (c) is a diagram showing an aspect when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the special prefetching advance notice is made is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when a normal pre-reading notice (for example, a notice of occurrence of SP reach 3) is executed, the display color of the target start memory (start start memory in the digestion order) is For example, it is set and displayed in red (see FIG. 32C) indicating that the degree of expectation is high (step B114; see FIG. 31). At this time, the visual state conversion member is in an invisible state, and the decorative symbol D cannot be visually recognized from the visual window portion 16.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when a special look-ahead notice (for example, a notice of occurrence of SP reach 3) is executed, the visual state conversion member is set in a visible state, and a decorative symbol (for example, from the visual window 16) Tiger character) D is made visible. Further, the display mode of the target start memory (starting memory with the third digestion order) is set and displayed, for example, on the character design of the same tiger as the decorative design D (step B116; see FIG. 31).

  As shown in FIG. 33 (c), when the special figure change display game based on the start-up memory for which the special look-ahead notice is made in FIG. 33 (b) is executed and the SP reach 3 is generated, it is visually recognized from the viewing window section 16. The decorative pattern D to be displayed is lit up. If a movable accessory (for example, an accessory imitating a lantern; see FIG. 6) 91 is provided instead of the decorative symbol D, the movable accessory 91 may be operated at this time. good. As a result, it is possible to notify the surroundings of the gaming machine that a reach with a high expectation level for the big hit has occurred, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player and to increase the atmosphere in the game hall.

[Irradiation notice setting process]
Next, the irradiation notice setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The irradiation notice setting process is a process executed mainly as a subroutine of the prefetch notice setting process in the gaming machine of the third embodiment described above. In this irradiation notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice is being executed (step B201).
Here, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice is being executed (step B201; Yes), the irradiation notice setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pre-reading notice has not been executed (step B201; No), it is determined whether or not the irradiation notice has already been executed (step B202).

If it is determined in step B202 that the irradiation notice has already been executed (step B202; Yes), the irradiation notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the irradiation notice has not been executed yet (step B202; No), the upper plate sensor that can detect that an object (for example, a player's hand) is placed on the upper plate 21. Is confirmed (step B203). Then, it is determined whether or not it is detected that the object is placed by the upper plate sensor (step B204).
Here, when it is detected by the upper plate sensor that an object is placed (step B204; Yes), the irradiation notice setting process is terminated. This is to prevent the player who had accidentally placed the object on the upper plate 21 from knowing the content of the irradiation notice without knowing that the irradiation notice will be made.
On the other hand, when it is not detected that the object is placed by the upper plate sensor (step B204; No), the light emitting device 151 provided on the upper portion of the glass frame 15 is caused to emit light, and the upper surface of the upper plate 21 is irradiated. (Step B205). Then, light emission by devices other than the light emitting device 151 is interrupted and turned off (step B206). This is to make it easier to see the irradiation notice from the light emitting device 151. And the display (refer FIG. 35) which alert | reports execution of an irradiation notice is set (step B207), and an irradiation notice setting process is complete | finished.

  From the above description, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the gaming board 30 that is detachably attached to the main body frame 11 and the transparent member that covers the front of the gaming area 32 formed in the gaming board 30. In a gaming machine that includes a transparent member holding frame (glass frame 15) that holds (cover glass 14) and is attached to the main body frame 11 so as to be openable and closable, the transparent member holding frame is a transparent member of the game board 30. A covering portion (cover member 15a) that covers a portion that is not covered by the cover, and a viewing window portion 16 that can visually recognize the rear of the covering portion at a part of the covering portion. The display means (decorative pattern D, movable accessory device 90) disposed behind the window portion 16 is provided, and the display means can be viewed from the front of the game board via the visual recognition window portion 16.

  From this, the display means (decorative pattern D, movable accessory device 90) provided in the game board 30 is visually recognized from the front of the game board through the viewing window 16 of the transparent member holding frame (glass frame 15). Therefore, by exchanging the game board provided with the display means, it is possible to make the transparent member holding frame appear to have been replaced with an original one. Without providing it, it is possible to execute an effect with an impact unique to each gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the display device 41 capable of displaying the special figure fluctuation display game for variably displaying the identification information and the display effect related to the progress of the special figure fluctuation display game; An effect device provided in the game area 32 for performing a notice effect related to the special figure variation display game, and an effect control means for controlling the display effect in the special figure variable display game and the notice effect by the effect device (the effect control device 300) The display means (decorative pattern D, movable accessory device 90) is provided outside the game area 32, and the display effect of the special figure variable display game controlled by the effect control means or the advance notice by the effect device The contents related to the production are to be displayed.

  Therefore, the display means (decorative pattern D, movable accessory device 90) visually recognized from the front of the game board through the visual window portion 16 of the transparent member holding frame (glass frame 15) displays the special figure variable display game. Since the contents related to the notice effect by the effect or the effect device are displayed, the individuality of each gaming machine can be more reliably appealed. In particular, when the display means is related to the notice effect by the effect device, it is possible to express the effect in a wide range both inside and outside the game area, and the notice effect by the display effect in the special figure variable display game. When it is related to the display content, the result of the special figure variation display game, for example, makes it easy to feel a sense of expectation for a special result (such as a big hit) by the relationship between the display content and the display means. Can do.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the display means (movable accessory device 90) includes the display body (movable accessory 91) and the drive mechanism (solenoid 92) that moves the display body. The production control means (production control device 300) moves the display body by operating the drive mechanism in relation to the display production of the special figure variation display game or the announcement production by the production device.

  Therefore, the transparent member holding frame is provided by visually recognizing the operation of the display body (movable accessory 91) from the front of the game board through the viewing window 16 of the transparent member holding frame (glass frame 15). It is possible to make it appear as if the accessory is operating, and it will be possible to appeal the individuality of each gaming machine more reliably. In particular, since the display body is driven in connection with the display effect of the special figure variation display game or the notice effect by the effect device, it becomes easy for the player to be interested in the operation of the display body.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the display body (movable accessory 91) can be moved toward the front of the game board 30 by the operation of the drive mechanism (solenoid 92), and the viewing window 16 is The display body is provided so as to protrude forward so as to be movable forward.

  Therefore, by moving the display body (movable accessory 91) of the display means (movable accessory device 90) toward the front of the game board 30, the display body approaches the player. And a strong impact can be given to the player.

  Moreover, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the visual recognition state in which the display body (decorative pattern D, movable accessory 91) can be visually recognized from the front of the game board through the visual recognition window portion 16, and the visual recognition window portion 16 A visual state conversion means (a visual state conversion member) for converting a display body from a front of the game board into an invisible state, and a display effect of a special figure variation display game or a notice effect by a production device Thus, conversion control means (production control device 300) for controlling the visual state conversion means is provided.

From this, it is possible to control the visual state conversion means (visual state conversion member) in relation to the display effect of the special figure variation display game or the notice effect by the effect device. It is possible to convert the viewing window 16 from the invisible state to the visible state when the notice effect is performed in the impossible state.
Accordingly, when the visual state conversion means is converted from the invisible state to the visible state, and the display means (decorative symbol D, movable accessory 91) can be visually recognized from the front of the game board through the visual window portion 16. Can increase the impact. In particular, since the display means related to the display effect of the special figure variation display game or the notice effect by the effect device can be visually recognized, it is possible to express the effect in a wide range both inside and outside the gaming area. The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, random numbers related to the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start prize area (the special figure starting port 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37). From the starting prize storage means (game control device 100) that stores the predetermined number as an upper limit as the starting memory that becomes the right to execute the special figure variation display game, and the random number stored as the starting memory in the starting prize storage means Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining execution information of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory before the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, and display means (decorative pattern) D, the movable accessory 91) and the visual recognition window 16 are provided in the upper part of the gaming machine, and the conversion control means (production control device 300) can change the visual state conversion means (visual state conversion member) according to the determination result of the prior determination means. ) And thus converted into viewable state from state.

Therefore, the execution information of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is obtained from the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning memory means (game control apparatus 100) by the prior determination means (game control apparatus 100). It can be determined before the special figure variation display game is executed, and the conversion control means (production control device 300) performs the visual state conversion means (visual state conversion member) according to the determination result of the prior determination means. ) Can be converted from an invisible state to a visible state.
Therefore, the result of the special figure variation display game can be inferred depending on whether or not the visual state conversion means has been converted from the invisible state to the visible state, so that the player who wants the inference On the other hand, not only the display device 41 and the rendering device but also the state of the visual state conversion means can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.
In addition, since the display means (decorative pattern D, movable accessory 91) and the viewing window 16 are provided at the upper part of the gaming machine, when the viewing state conversion means is converted from the invisible state to the visible state, the surrounding game It will be possible to appeal to the person.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the pre-determining means (game control device 100) is stored in the start memory from the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100). It is determined whether or not a specific display effect is executed in the special figure variation display game based on the display body (decorative symbol D, movable accessory 91) and at least a part of the display form shown in the specific display effect. The conversion control means (the effect control device 300) has the same display form, and when the prior determination means determines that the specific display effect is executed, the conversion control means (the effect control device 300) It is converted from a visually invisible state to a visible state.

  From this, when it is determined by the prior determination means (game control device 100) that the specific display effect is executed, the conversion control means (effect control device 300) recognizes the visual state conversion means (visual state conversion member). Can be converted from the invisible state to the visible state. Moreover, the display state (decorative pattern D, movable accessory 91) visually recognized from the viewing window 16 is the same as at least a part of the display mode shown in the specific display effect. Since it has a display form, it can be suggested to the player that the specific display effect is executed. Further, it is possible to appeal to the surrounding players that the specific display effect can be executed.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the start memory display control means (display memory information corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means (game control device 100) is displayed on the display device 41. The start memory display control means corresponds to the start memory for which the determination is made when it is determined by the prior determination means (game control apparatus 100) that the specific display effect is executed. The start storage information to be displayed can be displayed on the display device 41 in the same display form as the display form displayed in the specific display effect.

From this, when it is determined by the prior determination means (game control device 100) that a specific display effect is to be executed, the start memory in which the determination is made by the start memory display control means (effect control device 300). Corresponding start storage information can be displayed on the display device 41 in the same display form as at least a part of the display form displayed in the specific display effect.
Therefore, in addition to making it possible to visually recognize a display body (decorative symbol D, movable accessory 91) having a display form similar to at least a part of the display form shown in a specific display effect, By setting the start memory display in the display form similar to at least a part of the display form displayed in the specific display effect, that the specific display effect is executed for the player across the game area. Thus, it can be suggested in a wide range, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced in the entire gaming machine.

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

  For example, in the first embodiment described above, the display means (decorative pattern D, movable accessory device 90) is provided in the upper left part of the game board 30, but this is not limiting, and the display means is arranged in the lower left part of the game board 30. You may make it install. In this case, a visual window portion is provided at a corresponding position in the lower left portion of the glass frame 15 so that the display means disposed in the lower left portion of the game board 30 can be visually recognized.

  Further, in the above-described third embodiment, an operation button is provided on the front surface portion of the projecting portion 150 provided on the glass frame 15, and when the player presses the button with a head or a hand, the irradiation by the light emitting device 151 is performed. It may be possible to perform an effect such as starting the program.

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

10 gaming machine 11 body frame 14 cover glass (transparent member)
15 Glass frame (transparent member holding frame)
15a Cover member (covering part)
16 viewing window 30 game board 41 display device (variable display device)
60 Movable accessory device (display means)
91 Movable character (display)
92 Drive mechanism (solenoid)
100 game control device (start prize storage means, prior determination means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, conversion control means, start memory display control means)
D Decorative design (display means, display body)

Claims (1)

A game board detachably attached to the main body frame;
A transparent member holding frame that holds a transparent member that covers the front of the game area formed on the game board and is attached to the main body frame so as to be openable and closable;
A variation display device capable of displaying a variation display game for variably displaying the identification information and a display effect related to the progress of the variation display game;
In a gaming machine comprising
The transparent member holding frame is
A peripheral portion provided at a peripheral edge of the transparent member covering the game area;
A visual recognition window provided at a part of the peripheral edge at the upper or lower part of the gaming machine,
On the upper or lower part of the gaming machine, an area that is covered with the viewing window and visible through the viewing window is provided.
Visible state conversion means capable of converting a visible state in which the pattern applied to the region can be visually recognized through the visual window part and an invisible state in which the pattern applied to the region is invisible. When,
In relation to the display effect of the variable display game, conversion control means for controlling the visual state conversion means,
Starting winning storage means for extracting a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting storage as the right to execute the variable display game;
Determination means for determining execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start winning storage means before the variable display game is executed;
Production control means capable of controlling the variable display device based on the determination result of the determination means;
With
The variation display game that is applied to the area when the conversion control unit converts the viewing state conversion unit from the invisible state to the visible state based on the determination result of the determining unit. A gaming machine characterized in that a picture similar to at least a part of a display form displayed on the variable display device in a specific display effect can be viewed through the viewing window.

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