JP6241007B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a speaker device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine) including a speaker device that is used in accordance with a progress state of a game in a gaming machine frame is known. Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a speaker device is arranged at the upper left corner of a main body frame.

JP 2011-183034 A

  However, the speaker device of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has poor decorativeness at the periphery.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine including a speaker device having a high decorative effect.

The present invention provides a gaming machine including a speaker device having speaker decoration means capable of emitting light in a predetermined area around a speaker, wherein the speaker decoration means includes an opening facing the front surface of the speaker, and a speaker light emitting member. wherein the opening is configured to form a different shape from the front outer shape of the loudspeaker, the loudspeaker emitting member, Ru is disposed around the opening over the entire circumference of the peripheral edge of the loudspeaker In addition, the present invention is characterized in that a rotating lighting effect is performed by covering the periphery of the net portion provided on the front surface of the speaker in a shape that matches the outer shape of the front surface of the speaker .

  Here, the speaker decoration means may be a light emitting member or a movable member having LEDs that can emit light according to the progress of the game, or a display member such as liquid crystal.

  According to the present invention, the speaker device not only outputs sound but also emits light, so that the decoration effect of the speaker device can be enhanced.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of a gaming machine when viewed from the upper right. It is a back view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine frame in a state where the clear member holding frame is opened. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an effect control apparatus. It is a table which shows the 1st specification of winning. It is a figure which shows the game state transition pattern of the 1st specification of hit. It is a table which shows the 2nd specification of hit. It is a figure which shows the storage timing at the time of substantially 12R big hit by the 2nd specification of hit. It is a figure explaining the storage structure corresponding to the hit 2nd specification. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of an alerting | reporting game. It is a figure explaining the display mode used for a notification game. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect in case a storage ball is digested by a pseudo | simulation ream. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect in case a storage ball is digested by the attack in the display production of a display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect in case a storage ball is used for the prefetch advance notice of starting memory. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus. It is a flowchart of the second half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an electric support state determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure 1 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an electric support state lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a symbol fluctuation | variation control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a command reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for video control of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal game process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of V blank interruption processing. It is a figure which shows the storage structure of the another pattern 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an electric support state lottery process. It is a figure explaining electric support counter setting. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the counter count process of the another pattern 2 of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the electric support generation | occurrence | production probability of another pattern 3 of an embodiment of this invention, and the switching timing of electric support prefetch. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an electric support prefetch process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of electric support prefetch suppression processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 prefetch suppression process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure 2 winning suppression process. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen display which promotes special figure 2 winning suppression. It is a perspective view of a gaming machine frame when viewed from the upper left. It is a disassembled perspective view of the protrusion production | presentation unit when it sees from diagonally right above. It is a cross-sectional view of a projecting effect unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the side propagation decoration apparatus of a protrusion production | presentation unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of the side propagation decoration apparatus when it sees from diagonally left upper. It is a front view of the right side part of the clear member holding frame of the state which removed the protrusion production | presentation unit. It is a back surface exploded view of the right side part of a clear member holding frame. It is a figure which shows the side propagation decoration apparatus of the state which removed the cover lens member and the inner lens member. It is a side view of an inner lens member. It is a simple cross-sectional view showing another pattern shape of an inner reflective member and a light guide plate. It is a figure which shows the downward decoration apparatus of a protrusion production | presentation unit. It is a cross-sectional view of the projecting effect unit of another pattern 1. It is a figure explaining the attachment structure of a model dependence sheet | seat. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the protrusion production | generation unit of another pattern 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining the knob structure of a model dependence sheet. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the protrusion production | generation unit of another pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the protrusion production | generation unit of another pattern. It is a simple block diagram explaining only a different structure from embodiment (FIG. 7) among the structures of the presentation control apparatus of another pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 2nd protrusion display apparatus drive control process of another pattern. It is a disassembled perspective view of a production button and an upper plate unit. It is a top view of an upper plate unit in a state where a production button is removed. It is a bottom view of an upper plate unit in a state where a production button is installed. It is a front view of a production button and an upper plate unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of the upper plate unit containing the upper plate propagation decoration device. It is a perspective view when the rib lens which comprises an upper plate propagation decoration apparatus is seen from diagonally downward. It is a figure explaining the relay substrate which comprises an upper plate propagation decoration apparatus. It is a front view of the gaming machine for explaining the light emission effect in the gaming machine. It is a schematic diagram of the production button and the upper plate propagation decoration device for explaining the light emission production of the production button and the upper plate propagation decoration device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a clear member holding frame and an upper speaker. It is a front view of an upper right speaker apparatus. It is a perspective exploded view of an upper right speaker apparatus. It is sectional drawing which shows the screwing structure of an upper right speaker apparatus. It is a perspective exploded view of an upper right speaker and a speaker storage member. It is a back perspective view of an upper right speaker apparatus. It is a figure which shows the longitudinal cross-section of the game machine containing an upper right speaker apparatus. It is a figure which shows the light emission effect aspect of an upper speaker apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of a decoration device. It is a rear view of an upper right speaker apparatus. It is a figure which shows the aspect of a back light emission pattern. It is a figure which shows the modification of game area visually recognizable space. It is a front view of the game machine of the alternative example of an upper speaker apparatus. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the movable apparatus of an alternative example. It is a perspective view of a lower left speaker apparatus. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the clear member holding frame lower part containing a lower left speaker apparatus and an upper plate unit. It is a front view of a lower plate unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a lower plate unit. It is the perspective view and front view of a lower right speaker apparatus. It is sectional drawing of the lower right speaker apparatus in the AA position of FIG. FIG. 90 is a cross-sectional view of the lower right speaker device in a state where a firing handle is attached at the AA position in FIG. 89. It is an enlarged front view of the upper left part of a gaming machine. It is a side surface schematic diagram of the upper left part of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the upper decoration apparatus before and behind attachment of a hinge cover member. It is sectional drawing of the game machine in the AA position of FIG. It is a front view of the game board which omitted the game area. It is a perspective view of a game board locking member. It is a back view of the front frame in a frame serial number sticking position. FIG. 100 is a cross-sectional view of the frame serial number seal pasting structure at the AA position in FIG. 100. It is a mimetic diagram of a gaming machine provided with a relay substrate unit. It is a perspective view of the front frame before installation of a relay board unit. It is a perspective view of the front frame after relay board unit installation. It is a front view of the front frame in a relay board unit installation position. It is a disassembled perspective view of a relay substrate unit. It is a back surface perspective view of the cover member which comprises a relay substrate unit. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front frame which shows the connection of a relay board unit and the electrical wiring of various apparatuses. It is a back view of the front frame in a relay board unit installation position. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front frame in the AA position of FIG. It is a back view of the control unit arrange | positioned at the front frame of a game machine. It is a partial enlarged view of a control unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a control unit. It is a perspective view of the relay board | substrate cover member fitted by the inter-base relay board | substrate. It is a perspective view of the connector cover member installed in a relay board cover member. It is sectional drawing of the control unit in the DD position of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the control unit in the AA position of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the control unit in the BB position of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the control unit in CC position of FIG. It is a perspective view of the front frame after closure unit installation. It is a perspective view of the front frame before closing unit installation. It is a disassembled perspective view of a closure unit. (A) is a back view of a closure unit, (B) is a side view of a closure unit. (A) is a schematic front view of the closed unit in the closed state, and (B) is a schematic front view of the closed unit in the open state. It is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gaming machine with the glass frame open. It is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gaming machine in the process of changing the glass frame from the open state to the closed state. It is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gaming machine with the glass frame closed. It is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gaming machine around the position where the closing unit according to the modification is installed. It is a front view of the launching device disposed on the front frame of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a launcher. It is a front enlarged view of a launcher. It is a perspective view of the cutting blade which comprises a part of cutting mechanism. It is a perspective view of the stationary plate which comprises a part of cutting mechanism. FIG. 129 is a cross-sectional view of the launching device at the AA position in FIG. 129. FIG. 129 is a cross-sectional view of the launching device at the BB position in FIG. 129. (A) is a back view of the glass frame in the vicinity of the first guiding path of the supply passage, and (B) is a schematic diagram showing the outlet part of the first guiding path and the inlet part of the second guiding path in an overlapping manner. It is a top view of the upper plate unit arrange | positioned at a glass frame. It is a back surface schematic diagram of an upper plate unit. It is a perspective view which shows the 1st guide path provided in an upper plate unit. It is a schematic diagram of the 1st guide path for demonstrating the mode at the time of a thread | yarn member cutting | disconnection.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that front, rear, left and right in the description of the gaming machine 1 refer to directions seen from the player who is playing the game.

[Overall view of gaming machine]
A gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 with the front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame 5 closed. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 when viewed from the upper right side.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 3 attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 16 so as to be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 3 includes a front frame 4 and a clear member holding frame 5.

  A game board 20 (see FIG. 5) having a game area 21 is replaceably disposed on the front frame 4, and a clear member holding frame 5 having a clear member 5 a covering the front surface of the game board 20 is attached. . Here, the clear member 5a is a transparent member such as glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, or the like. In this way, the clear member 5a functions as a game visual recognition area that allows the game area 21 (see FIG. 5) formed on the game board 20 to be visible.

  The front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame 5 can be opened individually. For example, the game area 21 of the game board 20 can be accessed by opening only the clear member holding frame 5. Further, by opening the front frame 4 in a state where the clear member holding frame 5 is not opened, it is possible to access the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3) and the like disposed on the back side of the game board 20. .

  Various frame constituent members are disposed on the edge of the clear member holding frame 5 around the clear member 5a.

  On the upper part and the left part of the clear member holding frame 5, decoration devices 6 and 7 capable of producing a light emission according to the gaming state are arranged. The decoration devices 6 and 7 house an illumination member such as an LED, and perform a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The illumination members arranged inside these decoration devices 6 and 7 constitute a part of the frame decoration device 171 (see FIG. 7).

  Upper speakers 8a are respectively disposed at the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the clear member holding frame 5. Apart from these upper speakers 8a, two lower speakers 8b are provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. The lower speaker 8 b is disposed in the lower left corner portion of the clear member holding frame 5 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 4. These upper speaker 8a and lower speaker 8b emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 29a (see FIG. 6) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 29b (see FIG. 6).

  Further, the act of illegally opening the front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame 5 is also included in the act of fraud. The open / closed state of the front frame 4 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 4e (see FIG. 6), and the open / closed state of the clear member holding frame 5 is detected by a clear member holding frame open detection switch 5d (see FIG. 6).

  On the right side of the clear member holding frame 5, a projecting effect unit 200 that extends in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 1 and projects toward the front (player side) is disposed. The projecting effect unit 200 is an effect device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the progress of the game. The illumination member disposed inside the projecting effect unit 200 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 171 (see FIG. 7).

  An upper plate unit 11 having an upper plate 12 capable of storing game balls is attached to the lower portion of the clear member holding frame 5. The upper plate 12 is formed in a box shape whose upper surface is open. The game balls stored in the upper plate 12 are supplied to the launching device 70 (see FIG. 4) one by one.

  The upper plate unit 11 includes an effect button 13 that receives an input operation from the player, an upper plate propagation decoration device 250 that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the game state, and a ball lending operation device 300 that receives an input operation from the player. And a lower speaker 8b located at the lower left corner of the gaming machine 1.

  The production button 13 is provided at the upper center of the upper plate unit 11 so that the player can easily operate it. The effect button 13 is an operation device in which a touch panel function is incorporated in addition to a push button, and further has a light emission function as a part of the light emission effect of the upper plate propagation decoration device 250.

  By operating the effect button 13 by the player, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in a special figure variation display game or the like displayed on the display device 30 (see FIG. 5). For example, it is possible to select an effect pattern (effect mode), or to execute a notice effect in advance for notifying the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. When the fluctuation display game is simply referred to as a fluctuation display game, in this specification, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only while the variable display game is being executed, but also when the player operates the effect button 13 during the non-execution.

  Note that the gaming state when the variable display game is executed includes a plurality of gaming states. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special gaming state is, for example, a state where a probability of occurrence of a special result (big hit) is high (probable change state) or a big hit state (special gaming state) in a specific gaming state (normal power support state or short-time state) It is.

  Here, the probability variation state is one that continues until the next big hit (loop type), one that continues until a predetermined number of fluctuation display games are executed (number-of-times type), and a predetermined probability falling lottery. There is something that continues until it is finished (falling lottery type).

  In addition, whether or not to generate a probable change state is not determined by the big hit symbol random number, it is possible to always generate a probable change state when a big hit occurs, or provide a winning device equipped with a specific area, etc. The probability variation state may be generated when a game ball passes through the area.

  The upper plate propagation decoration device 250 is a device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the gaming state, and is provided in the front portion of the upper plate unit 11. Details of the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The ball lending operation device 300 is an operation device that is operated when a player borrows a game ball, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper plate unit 11. The ball lending operation apparatus 300 includes a ball lending button 301, a return button 302, and a balance display unit 303. The ball lending button 301 is a button operated by the player when borrowing a game ball, and the return button 302 is a button operated by the player when discharging a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) of the inter-device. is there. The balance display unit 303 is a display area in which a balance such as a prepaid card is displayed.

  A lower tray unit 9 having a lower tray 10 capable of storing game balls is attached to the lower portion of the front frame 4 below the clear member holding frame 5 including the above-described upper tray unit 11 and the like. The lower plate 10 is disposed below the upper plate unit 11 with a predetermined interval from the upper plate unit 11. The lower plate 10 has a ball hole 10a that penetrates the bottom surface of the lower plate 10 in the vertical direction and an opening / closing operation unit 10b for opening and closing the ball hole 10a. When the player operates the opening / closing operation part 10b to open the ball hole 10a, the game ball stored in the lower dish 10 can be discharged to the outside through the ball hole 10a.

  The lower tray unit 9 also locks the launch handle 14 for controlling the operation of the launch device 70 (see FIG. 4), the lower speaker 8b located at the lower right corner of the gaming machine 1, and the clear member holding frame 5. And a keyhole portion 15 for the purpose.

  The firing handle 14 is disposed at the lower right portion of the front frame 4 and below the lower speaker 8b on the right side. When the player rotates the launch handle 14, the launch device 70 launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 to the game area 21 of the game board 20. The launching speed of the game ball launched from the launching device is set so as to increase as the rotational operation amount of the launching handle 14 increases.

[The back of the gaming machine]
With reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the back surface side of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a back view of the gaming machine 1.

  On the back surface of the game board 20, a game control device 100 that comprehensively controls the game is disposed via the switch base 180, and the display device 30 (based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 100. An effect control device 150 for controlling the control and the like is provided via a control base 190 above the switch base 180. A protective cover 34 that covers the entire back surface of the effect control device 150 and the upper back surface of the game control device 100 is provided behind the effect control device 150. In a state where the game board 20 is housed in the front frame 4, the protective cover 34 and the game control device 100 disposed on the back surface of the game board 20 protrude rearward of the front frame 4.

  The upper part of the rear surface of the front frame 4 has an upper tank 45 for storing game balls replenished from a replenishing device (not shown) installed in the island facility, and a chute 44 for aligning and flowing down the stored game balls. A storage unit 43 is provided. The storage unit 43 is fixed to the front frame 4 via attachment portions 43a formed on both sides.

  On the back surface of the right side portion of the front frame 4, a payout unit 41 that pays out the game balls flowing down the chute 44 of the storage unit 43 in the vertical direction to the upper plate 12 (see FIG. 1) is disposed.

  A lower part of the rear face of the front frame 4 is based on a payout control device 410 that controls the operation of the payout unit 41 based on data transmitted from the game control device 100, and on the turning operation of the launch handle 14 (see FIG. 1). A launching device 70 for launching a game ball (see FIG. 4), a platform relay board 40 connected to a platform device (not shown) such as a card unit, and a power supply device 450 for supplying power to various devices are provided. Is done.

[Sphere launcher]
With reference to FIG. 4, a flow of supplying the game balls stored in the upper plate 12 to the launching device 70 will be described. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the gaming machine frame with the clear member holding frame open.

  As described above, the upper plate unit 11 is attached to the lower part of the clear member holding frame 5, and one end of the upper plate 12 receives a game ball paid out from a payout unit 41 provided open at the back surface of the upper plate unit 11. The guide channel 50 is connected to the second channel 52 of the guide channel 50 to be guided. The second flow path 52 pays out a prize ball or a rental ball supplied from the pay-out unit 41 to the upper plate 12 via the first flow path 51 provided on the front frame 4 side. Then, the game balls that have fallen from the first flow path 51 are collected by the tray portion 61 of the flow path forming member 60 and guided to the lower dish 10 from the game ball discharge port 10 c through the drop ball guide path 62.

  The bottom surface of the upper plate 12 is formed so as to be inclined downward from one end to the other end. The other end of the upper plate 12 is connected to a supply passage 90 installed on the back surface of the upper plate unit 11. When the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state, the game balls stored in the upper plate 12 are guided to the supply passage 90, and the first guide passage 91 and the second guide passage 92 communicate with each other, whereby the supply passage 90 And is supplied to the launching device 70 disposed on the lower front surface of the front frame 4. The game ball that is bulleted by the launcher 72 of the launcher 70 is launched from the launch rail 73 formed at the lower part of the front frame 4 so as to incline upward from the lower right to the upper left (see FIG. 5). To the game area 21 (see FIG. 5) through the firing ball guide passage 18. Note that the gaming machine 1 is provided with a cutting mechanism 700 that cuts a thread when a game ball (unauthorized ball) with a thread attached is launched from the launching device 70.

  Note that the game board 20 (see FIG. 5) is locked so that the locked portion 20a (see FIG. 5) is sandwiched between the game board locking members 17 with the clear member holding frame 5 opened. Attached to. Here, the game board locking member 17 is screwed to the left end surface of the front frame 4. Details of the game board locking member 17 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

[Game board]
Next, the gaming board 20 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the game board.

  The game board 20 is provided with guide rails 21a as partition members on the surface of a rectangular game board body made of plywood, plastic, or the like, so that a substantially circular game region 21 is formed. Then, a game ball is launched from the launching device 70 into the game area 21 to play a game. The game area 21 is provided with a windmill as a hitting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails, and the like, and the shot game balls flow down the game area 21 while changing the rolling direction by these hitting direction changing members. To do.

  A center case 22 that forms a window portion serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 21. Behind the window portion formed in the center case 22 is disposed a display device 30 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (variable display). The display device 30 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 20 through the window portion of the center case 22. The display device 30 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  An area (display area) 31 in which an image of the display screen can be displayed is provided with a plurality of variable display areas, and identification information (special symbols) and characters that produce a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. The In addition, the display area (display screen) 31 displays an image based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display, a fanfare display, an ending display, etc.).

  The game area 21 on the upper right side of the center case 22 is provided with a normal figure start gate 25 that establishes a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game start condition when a game ball passes.

  Further, three general winning openings 26 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 22. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 26 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 26a to 26n (see FIG. 6) provided in the general winning opening 26.

  In the game area 21 below the center case 22, a first start winning opening 23 is provided which can give a start condition for a first special symbol (first special figure) variable display game based on winning of a game ball.

  In the game area 21 on the lower right side of the center case 22, a second start winning opening 24 is provided which can give a start condition for the second special symbol (second special figure) variable display game based on the winning of the game ball. . The second start winning opening 24 includes a movable member (ordinary electric accessory) 24a (not shown) that can be converted into a state in which a game ball easily flows into the winning opening and a state in which it is difficult to flow in. The movable member 24a of the second start winning opening 24 always holds a state where it is difficult for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 24 or a state where it is difficult to win (a disadvantageous state for the player). Then, when the result of the normal map change display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the mode of the movable member 24a is converted by the general electric solenoid 24b (see FIG. 6) as the driving device, and the second start winning prize is obtained. It is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, an easy-to-win state) in which a game ball easily flows into the mouth 24.

  The movable member 24a is controlled by a game control device 100 (see FIG. 6) described later. The game control device 100 generates the above-described specific game state (electric support state, short time state) by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state.

  Further, an attacker-type opening / closing opening that is pivotable to the center case 22 by a second large winning opening solenoid 28b (see FIG. 6) and can be opened laterally is provided below the second starting winning opening 24 in the game area 21. A second variable winning device 28 having a second big winning opening having a door (special electric accessory) 28a is provided. Further, the center case 22 is provided with an armor portion 33 that protrudes forward from the game area 21 so as to surround the upper side and the side of the display screen 31 above the display screen 31 of the display device 30. The right armor portion 33 extends to the second variable winning device 28. When the open / close door 28a of the second big prize opening of the second variable prize winning device 28 is closed, there is no gap for the game ball to flow between the armor portion 33 and the open / close door 28a, and the second big prize is won. The mouth is closed. Then, when the open / close door 28a is opened in the right lateral direction, the game ball can flow into the armor portion 33, so that the second big prize opening is opened. At this time, the armor portion 33 serves as a guide plate for guiding the game ball to the second large winning opening of the second variable winning device 28, and guides the game ball flowing down along the armor portion 33 to the second large winning opening. The second variable winning device 28 changes from a state in which the second big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, a special game state) according to the result of the special figure changing display game. By converting and facilitating the inflow of game balls into the second grand prize opening, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Note that a second count switch 28d (see FIG. 6) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  Further, in the upper region of the center case 22 and above the display device 30, an attacker-type opening / closing door (special) which can be rotated and opened by a first big prize opening solenoid 27b (see FIG. 6). A first variable winning device 27 having a first big winning opening having an electric accessory 27a is provided. The first variable winning device 27 changes from a state in which the first big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, a special game state) according to the result of the special figure changing display game. By converting and facilitating the inflow of game balls into the first big prize opening, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Note that a first count switch 27d (see FIG. 6) serving as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  A game ball wins at the general winning opening 26, the first starting winning opening 23, the second starting winning opening 24, the first large winning opening of the first variable winning apparatus 27, and the second large winning opening of the second variable winning apparatus 28. Then, the payout control device 410 (see FIG. 6) performs control so that the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning prize winning hole is discharged from the payout device to the upper plate 12 or the lower plate 10 of the front frame 4. Further, below the first start winning opening 23, there is provided an out opening 32 for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like.

  Note that the game ball that has won the first grand prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 27 is normally guided to a discharge passage (not shown) that discharges to the back surface of the game board 20, but in this embodiment, the discharge In addition to the passage, a stored ball effect unit 80 is provided. If a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball is guided to the stored ball effect unit 80. The game balls that have passed through the first count switch 27d are guided to the discharge passage or the stored ball effect unit 80.

  The storage ball effect unit 80 is provided on the inner side (downward) of the armor portion 33 so as to surround the left half of the display screen 31 of the display device 30. The front surface of the storage ball effect unit 80 can be transmitted from the center case 22. The storage ball effect unit 80 includes a storage passage 81, a storage release solenoid (SOL) 82, a flow-down passage 83, an exit display unit 84, and an effect ball detection switch 85. The storage passage 81 is disposed in the upper part of the display screen 31 so as to be inclined downward from right to left, and includes a ball inlet 80a on the upstream side and a storage release SOL 82 on the downstream side. The storage release SOL 82 blocks the passage cross section of the storage passage 81 and blocks the game ball in the storage passage 81. The flow-down passage 83 is continuous with the downstream side of the storage passage 81, and is arranged in an L shape in the vertical direction on the left side and lower portion of the display screen 31, and includes a ball outlet 80b on the downstream side. The exit display unit 84 is disposed in the lower center of the display screen 31 so as to cover the ball exit 80b from the front, and includes an effect ball detection switch 85 that detects a game ball that has passed through the ball exit 80b.

  The game ball guided to the storage ball production unit 80 passes through the ball inlet 80 a and flows down the storage passage 81, and is stored in the storage passage 81 while being blocked in the flow-down direction by the storage release SOL 82. A predetermined number of game balls can be stored in the storage passage 81, and when the stored game balls (storage balls) reach a predetermined number (for example, eight), the game balls are guided to the other discharge passage. become.

  Here, storage cancellation | release SOL82 act | operates by the detection of the production button switch 174 which receives the operation input of the production button 13 by a player. The storage cancellation SOL 82 is activated when the effect button switch 174 is detected during a predetermined effect button operation possible period, and the stored ball is guided down from the storage passage 81 to the downflow passage 83.

  Then, the stored ball that has flowed down the flow-down passage 83 passes through the ball outlet 80b and is discharged from the storage ball effect unit 80, and is merged downstream of the discharge passage although not shown. Here, the effect ball detection switch 175 detects the stored ball that has passed through the ball outlet 80 b, so that the effect display related to the display screen 31 is displayed. In addition, a related effect display is also made on the exit display section 84.

  The storage passage 81 and the flow-down passage 83 of the storage ball effect unit 80 are configured by members that can transmit at least the front surface. Further, if the armor portion 33 covers the front surfaces of the storage passage 81 and the flow-down passage 83, the armor portion 33 is formed of a permeable clear member. With such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the storage state and the flow-down operation of the storage ball. In addition, when not visually recognizable, a configuration (sound notification by the speaker 8 or display notification on the display screen 31) that can notify the player of the storage state of the storage passage 81, the release of the stored ball, and the like is provided.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball that has won the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 27 is guided to the storage ball effect unit 80 and stored in the storage passage 81. The And in the effect which concerns on notification of a gaming state, the stored game ball (storage ball) is used. By including the operation input of the effect button 13 by the player in the storage cancellation execution condition of the storage cancellation SOL 82 for using the stored ball, the player can directly participate in the notification effect. It should be noted that the storage release execution condition of the storage release SOL 82 does not necessarily include the operation input of the effect button 13 by the player, and the stored ball may be allowed to flow into the flow-down passage 83 even if no operation is detected.

  In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 20, a special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game and second special figure fluctuation display game), a special figure winning memory number (first special figure) Fluctuation display game and second special figure fluctuation display game start memory number), ordinary figure fluctuation display game usual figure fluctuation display, ordinary figure winning memory number (ordinary figure fluctuation display game start memory number), and determination of jackpot A collective display device 36 for displaying the number of rounds and the like is provided.

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, and the details of the fluctuation display game (common figure fluctuation display game, special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the launching device 70 toward the game area 21. The launched game balls flow down the game area 21 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 21, and the normal start gate 25 and the general winning opening 26. , Enter the first start winning port 23, the second start winning port 24, the first variable winning device 27 or the second variable winning device 28, or flow into the out port 32 provided at the bottom of the game area 21. Discharged from the area. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 26, the first starting winning opening 23, the second starting winning opening 24, the first variable winning apparatus 27 or the second variable winning apparatus 28, it corresponds to the type of the winning opening that has been won. A number of prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 410 to the upper plate 12 or the lower plate 10 of the front frame 4.

  As described above, a gate switch 25a (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 25 is provided in the general diagram start gate 25. The usual start gate 25 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 21 passes through the usual figure start gate 25, it is detected by the gate switch 25a, and the usual figure variation display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 24 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the normal start gate 25, if the number of normal start memory is less than the upper limit, the normal start memory is added (+1). ) And one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the general chart start memory display for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 36.

  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 general-purpose variable display game is executed by a variable display unit (standard map display) provided in the collective display device 36. 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, and this may be configured to be 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 24a of the second start winning opening 24 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 24, and the number of times that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the normal signal start gate 25 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in the hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 24 is in a state where the movable member 24a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 24b (see FIG. 6). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 24 is allowed.

  A winning ball to the first starting winning port 23 and a winning ball to the second starting winning port 24 are respectively provided with a first starting port switch 23d (see FIG. 6) and a second starting port switch 24d (see FIG. 6). 6). The game balls that have won the first start winning opening 23 are detected as start winning balls for the special figure 1 variable display game and are stored in the limit of four, and the game balls that have won the second start winning opening 24 are special figures. It is detected as a start winning ball of a two-variable display game and is stored up to four.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 6). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display (special figure 1 hold indicator, special figure 2 hold indicator) of the collective display device 36 and the display device. 30 display screens 31 are also displayed.

  The game control device 100 is configured to display a special figure indicator (variable display device, special figure 1 display or special figure 2) based on winning in the first starting prize opening 23 or the second starting prize opening 24, or their start memory. A special figure 1 fluctuation display game or a special figure 2 fluctuation display game is played on the display).

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game that displays 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 screen 31 is executed. ing.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display screen 31, 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, on the display screen 31, a decoration special figure variation display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of stored special figure winning memories is performed, and various effect displays such as the appearance of characters are performed in order to improve interest.

  Further, when a winning is made to the first start winning opening 23 or the second starting winning opening 24 at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display screen 31 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  At this time, the first variable prize winning device 27 does not accept the game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) by energizing the first big prize winning solenoid 27b (see FIG. 6). The closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball can be easily received. That is, the first big prize opening provided in the first variable prize winning device 27 is opened widely for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won, so that the player can acquire many game balls during this period. Benefits are granted. The same applies to the second variable winning device 28.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the player makes a left or right strike according to the game state, and the special result mode (stop symbol) at the time of big hit is a specific symbol or the like. In such a case, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state becomes a short-time state. The time reduction state is continued until a special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game or second special figure fluctuation display game) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). During the short-time state, the gaming machine 1 is set so that the player makes a right turn.

  By the way, the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. In addition, for the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 30, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the display device or display area. In this case, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prevented from being executed simultaneously.

  The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

  In addition, in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, a game is played in the first start winning port 23 (second start winning port 24). When the ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game is ended. If the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 23 (second start winning opening 24) in a state that is not played or in a special gaming state, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number 1 is added and one start-up memory is stored. And the state where the special figure 1 variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) can be started in the state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variable display game or the end of the special game state) Then, the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the first start opening switch 23d in the first start winning opening 23, the second start opening switch 24d in the second starting winning opening 24, the gate switch 25a, and the winning opening switch are not particularly limited. 26a to 26n, the first count switch 27d, and the second count switch 28d are non-contact type detecting a game ball using a phenomenon that a magnetic field is changed when a metal comes close to the coil, and a magnetic field changes. Magnetic proximity sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) are used. As the front frame open detection switch 4e on the front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame open detection switch 5d provided on the clear member holding frame 5, a microswitch having a mechanical contact can be used.

[Game control device / effect control device]
Next, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 150 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game control device. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the effect control device.

  A game control device 100 shown in FIG. 6 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 450, a payout control device 410, and an effect control device 150 are connected to the game control device 100. The game control device 100 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 410 and the effect control device 150 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 100 is connected to various switches and solenoids to be controlled.

  The game control device 100 includes a CPU unit 110 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 120 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 130 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130 are connected to each other by a data bus 140.

  The input unit 120 receives signals output from various switches provided on the game board and the like and signals output from the payout control device 410. The input unit 120 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 121 and input ports 122 and 123.

  The input ports 122 and 123 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 121 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 122 and 123 is provided to the CPU unit 110 and the like via the data bus 140.

  The proximity I / F 121 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 122. The proximity I / F 121 is connected to a first start port switch 23d, a second start port switch 24d, a gate switch 25a, winning port switches 26a to 26n, a first count switch 27d, and a second count switch 28d.

  The first start port switch 23d is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 23. The second start port switch 24d is a switch for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 24. The gate switch 25a is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed through the usual start gate 25. The winning opening switches 26 a to 26 n are switches that detect that the game ball has won the general winning opening 26.

  Detection signals from the first start port switch 23d and the second start port switch 24d are output to the input port 122 and also output to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 of the CPU unit 110. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 is designed to detect a low level as an effective level.

  The first count switch 27d and the second count switch 28d are switches that detect that a game ball has won a first big prize opening of the first variable prize winning device 27 and a second big prize winning opening of the second variable prize winning device 28, respectively. It is. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the first count switch 27d and the second count switch 28d, the number of game balls won in each big winning opening is counted, and the counted number of game balls is sent to the game control device 100. It is stored in the provided memory.

  Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 121 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 121, disconnection of lead wires in various switches based on voltage values of signals from the various switches, Short circuit, abnormal voltage value, etc. can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 121 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  In addition, since the output value (ON / OFF) of the signal input to the proximity I / F 121 is switched by attaching / detaching the connector of the switch connected to the proximity I / F 121, the proximity I / F 121 is not connected to the switch. Even so, the output is kept constant.

  Further, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 29a and the vibration sensor switch 29b are directly input to the input port 122, and a front frame opening detection switch (SW) 4e and a clear member holding frame opening detection switch (SW) 5d are input to the input port 123. The signal from is directly input. Various signals from the payout control device 410 are also input to the input port 123.

  The magnetic sensor switch 29a detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The vibration sensor switch 29b detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

  The front frame opening detection SW 4e detects that the front frame 4 is opened. The front frame opening detection SW 4 e is set to ON when the front frame 4 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 4 is closed by the main body frame 2.

  The clear member holding frame opening detection SW 5d detects that the clear member holding frame 5 is opened. The clear member holding frame release detection SW 5d is set to ON when the clear member holding frame 5 is released from the front frame 4, and is set to OFF when the clear member holding frame 5 is closed to the front frame 4.

  The CPU unit 110 of the game control device 100 includes a game microcomputer 111, an inverting circuit 112, and a crystal oscillator 113.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU 111a, a ROM 111b, and a RAM 111c. The gaming microcomputer 111 executes programs stored in the ROM 111b based on signals input via the input unit 120 and executes various processes such as a big win lottery. . The gaming microcomputer 111 is connected to the collective display device 36, the general electric solenoid 24 b, the first big prize opening solenoid 27 b, the second big prize opening solenoid 28 b, the effect control device 150, and the payout control device 410 via the output unit 130. A control signal is transmitted and the gaming machine 1 is comprehensively controlled. The gaming microcomputer 111 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip select.

  The ROM 111b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control.

  The RAM 111c is a volatile storage medium and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control.

  The inverting circuit 112 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 23d and the second start port switch 24d) input via the proximity I / F 121 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 111.

  The crystal oscillator 113 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing timer interrupt, system clock signal, jackpot lottery and the like.

  The output unit 130 of the game control apparatus 100 includes ports 131a to 131e, buffers 132a and 132b, drivers 133a to 133d, and a photocoupler 134.

  The ports 131a to 131e receive signals input via the data bus 140.

  The buffers 132a and 132b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 140 and the ports 131a and 131b.

  The drivers 133a to 133d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 131c to 131e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 134 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 143, and removes noise from various input / output signals and shapes the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 134 and the inspection device 143 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 110 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 410 via the port 131a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 410, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 131a to the payout control board of the payout control device 410.

  The payout control device 410 discharges a prize ball from the payout unit 41 (see FIG. 3) based on a prize ball command signal from the game control device 100, or based on a ball rental request signal from a card unit (not shown). The rental balls are discharged from the payout unit. The payout control device 410 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 100 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The payout chute ball switch signal is a signal that is output when there is a shortage of game balls before payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 10 (see FIG. 1).

  The effect control device 150 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 131a of the output unit 130 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 131b via the buffer 132a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is a 1-bit signal indicating whether data is valid or invalid. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 132a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 132a is provided in order to secure one-way communication so that a signal cannot be transmitted from the effect control device 150 to the game control device 100. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 150 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 110 is input to the general electric solenoid 24b, the first big prize opening solenoid 27b, and the second big prize opening solenoid 28b via the port 131c and the driver 133a. The first big prize opening solenoid 27b rotates the opening / closing door 27a (see FIG. 5) of the first variable prize winning device 27, and the second big winning prize solenoid 28b is the opening / closing door 28a (see FIG. 5) of the second variable winning prize device 28. ) And the ordinary electric solenoid 24b operates the movable member 24a of the second start winning prize opening 24 to the open state.

  As described above, the collective display device 36 is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 20, and displays the special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation figure display of the special figure fluctuation display game, the common figure and the special figure. It is composed of a display that displays the starting memory, the big hit decision round, and the like. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 36 is connected to the driver 133c via a segment line, and the driver 133c and the port 131d are connected. The cathode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 36 is connected to the driver 133b via a digit line, and the driver 133b and the port 131c are connected. An on / off drive signal from the driver 133c is input to the anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device 36, and an on / off drive signal is output from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 36 to the driver 133b.

  The external information terminal 142 is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the variable display game and a special prize signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 142 via the port 131e and the driver 133d.

  The game control device 100 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 141. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test device includes a first start port switch 23d, a second start port switch 24d, a gate switch 25a, winning port switches 26a to 26n, signals from the first count switch 27d and the second count switch 28d, and a general-purpose solenoid. Signals necessary for the test test, such as signals output to 24b, the first grand prize winning solenoid 27b, and the second big prize winning solenoid 28b, are input.

  The game control device 100 is connected to the power supply device 450 via a Schmitt circuit 124 provided in the input unit 120. The Schmitt circuit 124 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 124 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 450.

  The power supply device 450 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. 460, a backup power supply unit 465 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. A control signal generation unit 480 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal.

  The backup power supply unit 465 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 111 c of the game microcomputer 111. The game control device 100 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 111c after the power failure is restored.

  The control signal generator 480 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC17.2V to DC20.0V, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generator 480. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 123 of the input unit 120 via the Schmitt circuit 124. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 131a to 131e of the gaming microcomputer 111 and the output unit 130 via the Schmitt circuit 124. When the game control device 100 receives a power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 100 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 110 after receiving a reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 480 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 480 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 123 of the input unit 120 via the Schmitt circuit 124. The initialization switch signal is a signal forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 111c of the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM of the payout control device 410.

  The effect control device 150 shown in FIG. 7 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer 151 (1st CPU) 151 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 151, similarly to the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100. And a video display processor (VDP) 157 that performs image processing for video display on the display device 30 (see FIG. 5) in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 152. And a sound source LSI 158 that reproduces various melodies and sound effects from the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker 8b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 154 and 155 storing programs executed by each CPU are connected to the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152, respectively, and character images and video data are stored in the VDP 157. An image ROM 156 is connected, and an audio ROM 159 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 158. The main control microcomputer 151 analyzes a command from the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, instructs the video control microcomputer 152 about the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 158 to specify the playback sound, LED, etc. Processing such as lighting, motor drive control, production time management, etc. is executed.

  RAMs 151a and 152a that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 151a and 152a that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 151 and the video control microcomputer 152 and between the main control microcomputer 151 and the sound source LSI 158 in a serial manner. On the other hand, data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 151 and the VDP 157 in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 157 includes an ultrahigh-speed VRAM (video RAM) 157a used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 156, and a scaler 157b for enlarging and reducing images. And a signal conversion circuit 157c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 30 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 157 to the main control microcomputer 151 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 30 and the lighting of the LEDs provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 20. In addition, the VDP 157 notifies the video control microcomputer 152 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0-n and the video control microcomputer 152 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 157a. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 152 to the main control microcomputer 151, a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 152 is operating normally and gives a command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 151 and the tone generator LSI 158, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  The video control microcomputer 152 uses a CPU that is faster than the main control microcomputer 151. By providing a video control microcomputer 152 separately from the main control microcomputer 151 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display on the display device 30 a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 151 alone. In addition, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 152 are used.

  The effect control device 150 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 153 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. The production control device 150 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demonstration command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 as the production control command signal via the command I / F 153. To do. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 151 of the effect control device 150 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 153 has a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 150 controls a panel decoration LED control circuit 161 that controls the panel decoration device 170 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case and the game board, and a frame decoration device 171 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 4 and the like. The panel decoration including the frame decoration LED control circuit 162, the electric accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 30, the storage release SOL82 of the storage ball effect unit 80, the storage prevention SOL86 (see FIG. 12), etc. A board effect motor / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 163 for driving and controlling the device 172, and a frame effect motor control circuit 164 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 173 including the projecting portion drive motor of the projecting effect unit 200 are provided. These control circuits 161 to 164 are connected to the main control microcomputer 151 via the address / data bus 160.

  Further, the effect control device 150 includes an effect button switch (SW) 174 that detects that the effect button 13 (see FIG. 1) is operated, and an effect ball detection that detects a stored ball discharged from the stored ball effect unit 80. A switch (SW) input circuit 165 that detects the switch 175 and the like and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 151, and amplifier circuits 166 and 167 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker 8b are provided. ing.

  The normal power supply unit 460 of the power supply device 450 is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 150 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 150. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the display device 30 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 153, the upper speaker 8a and the lower speaker It is possible to generate a DC 18V for driving the speaker 8b and a voltage of NDC 24V used as a reference for these DC voltages or for turning on the power monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 480 of the power supply device 450 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 151, the video control microcomputer 152, the VDP 157, the tone generator LSI 158, and the various control circuits 161 to 164 and 208, and these are reset. Put it in a state. The power supply device 450 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 157 using a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 152. Thereby, the cooperation of the operation | movement of the microcomputer 152 for video control and VDP157 can be improved.

[First spec]
FIG. 8 is a table showing the first specs of winning.

  Here, in common with the first start winning opening 23 and the second starting winning opening 24, a small hit probability, a big hit probability, and a big hit probability among high probabilities are set, respectively, 1/200, 1/99, It is set to 1 / 9.9.

  In addition, the ratio of the winning hit distribution of the start memory won in the first start winning opening 23 and the big hit distribution allocated in the second start winning opening 24 is the same (60:40). The type settings are different.

  In the big hit allocation of the start memory won in the first start winning opening 23, three types of probability variation 16R big hit, probability variation 4R big hit and sudden hit are set. In addition, two types of normal big hits are usually set: 4R big hit and per rush.

  In the big hit allocation that won the second start winning opening 24, two types of probability variation 16R big hit and probability variation 4R big hit are set as the probability variation big hit. Further, one type of normal 4R big hit is set as the normal big hit.

  Here, the probability variation 16R big hit and the probability variation 4R big hit are given a continuation of the high probability state and the electric support state until the next big hit. Moreover, the electric support state is normally given 20 times for 4R big hit. In this way, a more advantageous gaming state for the player is more likely to be selected when the starting memory that has won the second starting prize opening 24 is a big hit than the first starting prize opening 23.

[Game state transition pattern of the first spec]
Next, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a gaming state transition pattern of the winning first spec. Here, the big hit distribution of the start memory won in the first start winning opening 23 will be described.

  First, a small hit (A) is generated with a probability of 1/200 from the gaming state in the normal state. Also, big hits (B) to (H) are generated with a probability of 1/99. Furthermore, of the big hits, the ratios of occurrence of the hit (B) and the hit probability (C) are 5% and 25%, respectively. The normal 4R big hit (D → G), in which the electric support state is only given 20 times from 4D (D), occurs at a rate of 35%. Further, the probability variation 4R big hit (D → H), which becomes a high probability state and a power support state from the next big hit (D) to the next big hit, occurs at a rate of 30%. Further, the probability variation 16R big hit (E → H) occurs at a rate of 5%.

  In the first specification, when the small hit (A), the rush hit (B), and the quick hit (C) occur, the first variable winning device 27 is opened during the special game, and the first variable winning is determined. A notification game (F) for notifying the game state after the end of the special game state is executed by the game ball (stored ball) stored in the device 27. Note that the opening pattern of the first variable winning device 27 due to these hits is substantially the same and is difficult to distinguish. Moreover, the electric support state is not given by these hits. That is, when the notification game (F) is executed, there is no electric support state.

[Second spec]
Subsequently, FIG. 10 is a table showing the second specs of winning.

  Here, in common with the first start winning opening 23 and the second starting winning opening 24, the small hit probability, the big hit probability, and the big hit probability among the high probabilities are set, respectively, 1/200, 1/399, It is set to 1/40.

  In addition, in the big hit distribution of the start memory won in the first start winning opening 23 and the big hit distribution in the second start winning opening 24, the ratio of the probability change or normal is the same (70:30). The type settings are different.

  In the jackpot distribution that won the second start winning opening 24, there are only two types of jackpots, and the probability variation 16R jackpot and the normal 16R jackpot are set.

  In the big hit allocation of the start memory won in the first start winning opening 23, as the probability variation big hit, in addition to the probability variation 16R big hit, the real 12R big hit, the real 9R big hit, and the real 6R big hit are set, and each is given 100 times electric support. Since two patterns are set for the case and not, a total of seven types are set. Further, as a normal big hit, in addition to a normal 16R big hit (electric support 100 times), a real 12R big hit without electric support, a real 9R big hit, and a real 6R big hit are set, and a total of four types are set.

  In the second specification, when the real 12R big hit, the real 9R big hit and the real 6R big hit without electric support are generated regardless of the probability state, the first variable winning device 27 is opened during the special game, and the first A notifying game for notifying the game state after the end of the special game state is executed by the game ball (stored ball) stored in the variable winning device 27.

  Here, the actual 12R big hit is originally a 16R big hit, but the remaining 4R is a big hit with a short opening time of the target variable winning device. The game balls that can be acquired by the player are almost the same as the 12R big hit, so such a big hit is regarded as a substantial 12R big hit. Similarly, the actual 9R jackpot and the actual 6R jackpot are also essentially 16R jackpots, but the remaining 7R and 10R are each set with a short opening time of the target variable winning device. Moreover, the variable winning device to be opened may not be the same in all rounds. For example, in the case of a substantial 12R big hit, the first 12R winning device 28 may be opened for the first 12R, and the first variable winning device 27 may be opened for the remaining 4R having a short opening time.

[Notification game execution timing]
Next, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the storage timing when the second spec of hit is substantially 12R big hit.

  As described above, in the second specification, when a substantial 12R big hit, a real 9R big hit, and a real 6R big hit occur, the notification game is executed. And the storage ball used for a notification game is a game ball which won a prize in a period when the opening time of the 1st change prize-winning device 27 is short in each big hit.

  More specifically, taking the actual 12R big hit as an example, the opening time of the first variable winning device 27 in the last 4R out of 16R is shorter than that in 1R to 12R. In the second specification, the game balls won in the first variable winning device 27 during the last 4R are stored and used for the notification game.

  Even in the case of a real 9R big hit or a real 6R big hit, the game game is executed by storing the winning game balls during the last 7R, 10R.

[Second spec storage structure]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a storage structure corresponding to the winning second specification.

  As described above, the storage of game balls in the second specification is performed in the last few rounds of the acquired rounds. Therefore, in the storage ball effect unit 80, the game ball won in the first variable winning device 27 is not allowed to flow down to the storage passage 81 until it becomes a round that can be stored even if the round is started in the special game state. A prevention solenoid (SOL) 86 is provided. Further, the storage prevention SOL 86 is arranged so as to be able to block the sphere entrance 80a of the stored sphere effect unit 80 or to open the sphere entrance 80a.

  The storage prevention SOL 86 operates up to 12R in the case of substantially 12R big hit, and closes the ball inlet 80a of the storage ball effect unit 80. Then, after 13R, the ball entrance 80a is released to allow the game ball to flow down to the storage passage 81.

  Next, an example of screen transition in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Direction of notification game]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an effect mode of the notification game. Here, one of the small hits (A) of the first spec, the hit per hit (B), the hit per hit (C), and the actual 12R / 9R / 6R big hit of the second spec occurs, and the stored ball effect unit 80 A description will be given from a state where four game balls won in the first variable winning device 27 are stored in the storage passage 81. As a notification game, a shooting game that aims at a target character (UFO) with a rocket is executed.

  FIG. 13A shows a start mode of the notification game. At this time, on the display screen 31 of the display device 30, the special figure variation display game is executed, and the variation of the identification information is displayed at the lower right of the screen. Then, the UFO character A floating from the right side of the screen toward the center is displayed.

  At this time, the operation of the effect button 13 becomes effective, and the player presses the effect button 13 as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), in response to an operation input to the effect button 13, the storage release SOL 82 of the storage ball effect unit 80 is activated, and only one stored ball is released from the storage passage 81, and the flow-down passage 83 flows down. In FIG. 13B, when the player does not press (does not operate) the effect button 13, the stored ball does not flow down the flow-down passage 83, and the notification effect described below is not performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the stored ball that has flowed down passes through the ball outlet 80 b of the stored ball effect unit 80 and is detected by the effect ball detection switch 85, “GO” is displayed on the exit display portion 84. A message is displayed and a rocket is displayed in the lower center of the display screen 31. The rocket is displayed at a position above the exit display unit 84, and an effect display that is launched toward the top of the screen is performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), if the rocket can shoot down the UFO floating above the screen, the game state is notified on the next screen shown in FIG. 13 (F).

  FIG. 13F is a screen display for notifying the gaming state. Here, “probability change” is displayed in the upper center of the display screen 31 to notify that the current game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

  Here, in FIG. 13E, when the rocket cannot shoot down the UFO, the game state notification as shown in FIG. 13F may not be performed.

  In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a win, it is notified on the display screen 31 that it is a win even during the notification game. By doing in this way, it is possible to reliably notify the player of a win.

  Further, when the rocket can shoot down the UFO in the notification game (when it hits the game), it is also notified whether or not the gaming state after the special gaming state is a certain change state.

  The stored balls stored in the stored ball effect unit 80 may be stored in the storage passage 81 until they are digested (released), but the display screen 31 may become a customer waiting demonstration screen and the player may be switched. In the case of being predicted, the storage ball SOL82 may be canceled to release the stored balls all at once.

[Display mode]
Next, a display mode in the notification game will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display mode used in the notification game.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram showing the target character type targeted by the rocket in FIG. 13 described above. In FIG. 13, the UFO character A is used. In addition, UFO characters B and C are prepared.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a display mode of the notification content displayed on the display screen 31 as shown in FIG. 13F described above. As notification contents, messages such as “probability change”, “reach”, “item”, “one more time”, and “out of place” are set, and “?” Is added to the ending when the notification is ambiguous. Here, the “item” indicates that the player has acquired a small accessory for production (for example, a gun or a hat). Further, “one more time” indicates that the player is prompted to execute the notification game again when the pseudo-ream is performed. “Probability change” indicates that the gaming state is a probability change state, and “big hit” and “reach” indicate prefetching of the gaming state.

  FIG. 14C is a table showing the display ratio of the target character (FIG. 14A) with respect to the aforementioned notification content (FIG. 14B). Here, “others” of the notification content indicates a message in which “?” Is added to make each notification content described in FIG. 14B ambiguous.

  In the table, notification contents that are valuable to the player are arranged in order from the top. The higher the value of the notification content is, the higher the ratio that the UFO character C is selected as the target character. Then, the reliability of the target character (expectation for notifying information with high value to the player) is UFO character A <UFO character B <UFO character C. Therefore, the player can predict the notification content from the target character displayed in the notification game.

  As described above, when the player operates the effect button 13, the stored ball flows down from the stored ball effect unit 80, and the shooting game of the notification game is started, so that the player's participation consciousness in the game can be enhanced. The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  In addition, since one notification game is executed for each stored ball, the player aims to win the first variable winning device 27 during the special game state in which the stored game can be stored. Even if the opening time of the first variable prize-winning device 27 (the time when the stored ball can be won) is short, the player actively plays games, so the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In addition, since the storage ball is released and stored when the player operates the effect button 13, the notification game can be executed at a timing desired by the player based on the player's intention. And since a notification game can be performed until there is no stored ball, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the stored ball effect unit 80 of the present invention is disposed around the display screen 31 in front of the center case 22, the stored ball does not interfere with the notification game effect display on the display screen 31. If the front surfaces of the storage passage 81 and the flow-down passage 83 of the storage ball production unit 80 are made of a transparent member, the player can enjoy both the operation of the storage ball and the production display related to the operation of the storage ball on the display screen 31. Can increase the interest of the game.

[Directing mode when pseudo-ream is performed]
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an effect mode when the stored ball is digested in a pseudo-continuous manner. Here, the pseudo-ream refers to a variation display game in which variation display is performed in a plurality of times in a pseudo special variation display game for one start-up memory digestion. Specifically, it refers to a variation display game in which after the variation display is started, the temporary stop display and the re-variation are repeated, and then the suspension display is performed.

  FIG. 15A shows an effect mode in a state where the notification content in FIG. 13F is “another time” instead of “probability change”. When “once again” is displayed on the display screen 31, a pseudo-ream has occurred in one special figure variation display game. At this time, the identification information oscillates at the center of the display screen 31 as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15C, the notification game start screen of FIG. 13A is displayed on the display screen 31, and the target character appears again. When the notification game start screen is displayed, the message “GO” displayed on the exit display unit 84 of the stored ball effect unit 80 is not displayed.

  Thereafter, when the player presses the effect button 13, one stored ball stored in the storage passage 81 of the stored ball effect unit 80 is released and flows down the flow-down passage 83. Then, as shown in FIG. 15D, when the stored ball that has flowed down passes through the ball outlet 80 b of the stored ball effect unit 80, the message “GO” is displayed again on the outlet display unit 84, and the display screen 31. A rocket targeting the target character is displayed. Thereafter, as described above, if the rocket can shoot down the target character, the notification related to the gaming state is executed, and if the rocket can not shoot down, the notification is not executed.

  By performing the pseudo-ream in this way, a plurality of notification games can be executed in one special figure variation display game. Thereby, since the frequency | count of a player's participation in a game also increases, the interest of a game can be raised more.

[Directing mode when attacked by target character]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an effect aspect in the case where the stored ball is digested by an attack in the display effect of the display device.

  FIG. 16A is the same as FIG. In FIG. 13, the launched rocket was able to shoot down the UFO, but here the rocket was not able to shoot down the UFO, and as shown in FIG. A case where an effect display that hits the storage cancellation SOL 82 or the exit display unit 84 is performed will be described.

  FIG. 16C shows an effect mode when the UFO hits the exit display portion 84 of the stored ball effect unit 80. At this time, the message “GO” displayed on the exit display unit 84 rotates to the right. In addition, you may rotate right with the exit display part 84. FIG. Thereby, even if the storage ball passes, the effect ball detection switch 85 is not detected.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16D, when the “GO” message on the outlet display section 84 rotates 180 degrees, the storage release SOL 82 is also released and all the stored balls in the storage passage 81 flow down to the flow down passage 83. . At this time, the identification information is variably displayed on the display screen 31 at the center of the screen.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (E), the stored ball is discharged from the stored ball effect unit 80, and the display screen 31 displays the stop mode of the identification information.

  In this way, by performing a series of effects by the display mode of the display screen 31 of the display device 30 and the operation of the storage ball effect unit 80, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. Further, if the aim of the rocket is removed, there is a possibility that the stored ball may disappear. Therefore, the player operates the effect button 13 after more timing for launching the rocket. As a result, the player's awareness of participation in the game is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Directing mode when used for pre-reading notice]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an effect mode in the case where the stored ball is used for the pre-reading notice of the start memory. Here, the stored ball is associated with the start memory that is held, and there are three start memories that are held at this time.

  FIG. 17 (A) shows the same situation as FIG. 13 (D), but at this time the rocket is not a UFO but is launched toward the storage ball stored in the storage passage 81 of the storage ball effect unit 80. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17B, an effect display is performed such that the rocket hits the second storage ball in the release order. Also, in the screen display area where the rocket hits, some pre-reading notice effect is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the second storage ball in the release order is actually released and detected by the effect ball detection switch 85 of the storage ball effect unit 80, the start that is secondly held on the display screen 31 of the display device 30 is started. A pre-reading notice corresponding to the memory is executed.

  In this way, since the storage ball and the start memory are related and produced, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, since the player thinks that the operation of the effect button 13 is related to the execution of the pre-reading notice, the player's awareness of participation in the game is further increased.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the game control device 100 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 18A is a flowchart of the first half of the main process. FIG. 18B is a flowchart of the latter half of the main process.

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

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 100 first disables an interrupt (S1501). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S1502). Further, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (S1503). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S1504).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 waits until the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 410 is normally started (S1505). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 410 before the start of the payout control device 410 is completed. Thus, it is possible to avoid that the payout control device 410 misses the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM (S1506). Furthermore, all output ports are set to off (no output) (S1507). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 is set not to be used (S1508). This is because the present embodiment performs parallel communication with the payout control device 410 and the effect control device 150 and does not use a serial port.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 450 is set to ON (S1509). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, when the power is normally turned off at the time of closing the store and the power is turned on at the opening of the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. . On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of S1509 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 checks the power failure inspection area in the RWM (S1510). More specifically, the power failure inspection area check data is stored in the power failure inspection area. Next, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data stored in the power failure inspection area is normal (S1510).

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal, that is, the game control apparatus 100 is determined to have recovered from the power failure (the result of S1511 is “Y”), it is called a checksum. A checksum calculation process for calculating verification data is executed (S1512).

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process matches the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S1513).

  On the other hand, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (result of S1509 is “Y”), the game control device 100 is not recovered from a power failure (result of S1511 is “N”), and is turned off. When the checksum value in step S1512 does not match the checksum value calculated in step S1512 (the result in step S1513 is “N”), the initialization processing in steps S1540 to S1542 in FIG. 18B is executed. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S1513 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 has executed the power failure process normally. The process for recovering to this state is executed (S1514 to S1519 in FIG. 18B).

  First, the game control device 100 clears an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of the power failure has been normally stored is stored ( initialize. Specifically, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (the power failure inspection area and the area where the checksum is stored) (S1514). Furthermore, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S1515).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (S1516). If it is determined that the state is not a high probability state (the result of S1516 is “N”), the processing after S1519 is executed.

  When it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (result of S1516 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and sets the high probability notification flag area. (S1517). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED provided in the collective display device 36 is set to ON (lighted) (S1518).

  Furthermore, the game control device 100 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 150 (S1519). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 150, the game can be restarted in a state as close as possible to the time before the occurrence of the power failure.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 100 first resets the work area to be used (S1540). Further, an initial value for power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (S1541). And the command at the time of power activation is transmitted to the production control device 150 (S1542), and the processing after S1520 is executed.

  When the processing of S1519 or S1542 is completed, the gaming control device 100 activates 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). (S1520).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 111a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 100 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S1521). Specifically, the CPU 111a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of various initial value random numbers (S 1522). . Thereafter, the game control device 100 permits an interrupt (S1523).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. Various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a big hit symbol random number 2), a random number for determining the hit of a general variable display game (hit random number), a game state in a short state (normal A random number (electric support lottery random number) to be won in the electric support lottery to be set to (electric support state) is included.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (S1524). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, the variation pattern random number, and the electric support lottery random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, the variation pattern random number, the electric support lottery random number is a hardware random number. It may be.

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 100 determines whether or not a power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 450 and read via the port and the data bus is on (S1525). ). Whether or not a power failure has occurred can be determined based on whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of S1525 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S1524 is executed again, and the processing of S1524 and S1525 is executed repeatedly (loop) processing).

  In addition, by permitting an interrupt (S1523) before the initial value random number update process (S1524), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be preferentially executed. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (S1524), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S1525 is “Y”), the game control device 100 considers that a power failure has occurred and executes the process when a power failure occurs (S1526 to S1526). S1531).

  The game control device 100 prohibits interruption (S1526) and sets all output ports to off (S1527). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection area check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area (S1528).

  Further, the game control apparatus 100 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (S1529), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S1530). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S1531), and the system waits until the gaming machine 1 is turned off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond) timer interrupt signal generated by a CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 100 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S1601). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing in S1601 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes an input process of acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 120 and reading the state of each input port (S1602). The various sensors include a first start port switch 23d, a second start port switch 24d, a conventional gate switch 25a, a first count switch 27d, a second count switch 28d, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 100 executes output processing for transmitting output data relating to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 150 and the payout control device 410 (S1603). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a first big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 27b and a second big prize opening solenoid (SOL). 28b, a general electric solenoid (SOL) 24b is included. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 150, the payout control device 410, and the like (S1604). Specifically, the effect control device 150 receives a change pattern designation command for specifying a change pattern of identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 150 to execute a power failure recovery process when recovering from a power failure. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 410.

  Further, the game control device 100 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S1605), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 to be updated is executed (S1606). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control apparatus 100 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of the frame (S1607). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 23d, a second starting opening switch 24d, a gate switch 25a, winning opening switches 26a to 26n, a first count switch 27d, and a second count switch 28d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As for error monitoring, the front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame 5 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 100 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (S1608). Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a general game process for performing a process related to the normal map variable display game is executed (S1609).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (S1610). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 36) are edited.

  The game control apparatus 100 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 29a and the vibration sensor switch 29b, and executes a magnet fraud monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (S1611). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 8 or the game state LED is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 142 (S1612).

  Then, the game control device 100 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S1613). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of S1601 is restored (S1614), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S1615), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (S1608) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 19) described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure game processing.

  In the special figure game process, input signal monitoring by the first start opening switch 23d and the second start opening switch 24d, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting of display of the special figure (identification symbol, identification information) are set. Do.

  When the special game process is started, the game control device 100 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring the winnings of the first start port switch 23d and the second start port switch 24d (S1701).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 23 and the second start winning port 24, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special variable display game based on the win Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a count switch monitoring process (S1702). In the count switch monitoring process, a game won in the corresponding special variable winning device by the first count switch 27d provided in the first variable winning device 27 or the second count switch 28d provided in the second variable winning device 28. The ball is detected and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. Is checked (S1703). The special figure game process timer is set to an initial value when executing each process (S1709 to S1715) to be branched according to a special figure game process number to be described later, and in the process of S1703, the special figure game process timer is set. Decrease the value by 1. The value set as the initial value is a time value until the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is ended. For example, the value is set in the special figure normal process (S1709; special figure game process number “0”). As the value to be set, the time value during which the special symbol is variably displayed in the special figure variation display game is set. Then, when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  If the special game process timer has not expired (the result of S1704 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the processes after S1716.

  On the other hand, when the special figure game process timer expires (the result of S1704 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 refers to the special figure game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The branch table is set in the register (S1705). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S1706). Then, the return address after the branch process is completed is saved in the stack area (S1707), and the process is branched according to the game process number (S1708).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of S1708 is “0”), the game control apparatus 100 executes a special figure routine process (S1709). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (result of S1708 is “1”), the game control apparatus 100 executes the special figure changing process (S1710). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of S1708 is “2”), the game control apparatus 100 executes a special figure display process (S1711). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, For example, information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of S1708 is “3”), the game control apparatus 100 executes the fanfare / interval process (S1712). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of S1708 is “4”), the game control apparatus 100 executes a special winning opening opening process (S1713). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  Further, the opening process of the special winning opening 27 is based on the opening time of the special winning opening 27 corresponding to the case where the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, or the second variation. Since the open / close door 28a of the winning device 28 is opened to generate a special game state that gives a player a game value, the game control device 100 serves as a special game state control means.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of S1708 is “5”), the game control apparatus 100 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S1714). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door corresponding to any of the conditions is established. Close. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of S1708 is “6”), the game control apparatus 100 executes a jackpot end process (S1715). In the big hit end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process of S1709 is set.

  After that, the game control device 100 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 1 display (S1716). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display is executed (S1717). Details of the symbol variation control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Furthermore, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 2 display (S1718). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display is executed (S1719). Thereafter, the special figure game process is terminated.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (S1701) in the special figure game process (FIG. 20) described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting information on hold due to a game ball winning in the first start winning port 23 (S1801).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 23 or the second start winning port 24 (S1802). Details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 100, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, movable member 24a of the second starting winning port 24) is operating, that is, the movable member 24a of the second starting winning port 24 is a game. It is checked whether or not the ball is open so that a winning of a ball is possible (S1803). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of S1803 is “Y”), the processing after S1806 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of S1803 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings in the second start winning opening 24 is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. It is checked (S1804), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (S1805).

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 24 cannot receive a game ball when the movable member 24a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the movable member 24a is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, in the processing of S1804 and S1805, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal prizes thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  When the number of illegal winnings is equal to or larger than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S1805 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines that the game ball is won and invalidated at the second start winning port 24, and the process related to the special figure variable display game Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S1805 is “N”), the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning award 24 (S1806). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is executed (S1807). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (S1802, S1807) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing (FIG. 21) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process.

  Special figure start port switch common processing is when there is a signal input from the first start port switch 23d or the second start port switch 24d because the game ball has won the first start winning port 23 or the second start winning port 24. This process is executed in common.

  The game control apparatus 100 first checks whether a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 23d) among the first start port switch 23d and the second start port switch 24d. (S1901, S1902). If no signal is input from the target starter switch (the result of S1902 is “N”), the special-purpose starter switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the target start port switch (the result of S1902 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the target start port switch to a predetermined value of the RWM. Save in the area (S1903). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the target start port switch is loaded, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is made (S1904).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 provides information regarding the number of times of winning at the start winning port corresponding to the target start port switch, that is, the number of times output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). The number of times) is loaded and updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the number of times the start port signal is output overflows (S1905, S1906).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of S1906 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the start port signal output count area of the RWM. Save (S1907).

  The game control device 100, after the processing of S1907 is completed, or when the number of times of starting port signal output overflows (the result of S1906 is “Y”), the special figure of the update target corresponding to the target starting port switch. It is checked whether the number of pending (starting memory) is less than the upper limit value (S1908, S1909).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of S1909 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) is incremented by 1 (S1910).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 100 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the target starter switch (S1911), and further displays a special figure hold number corresponding to the special figure hold number. A command (ACTION) is prepared (S1912). Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (S1913). Then, the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure hold number is calculated (S1914).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 saves the jackpot random number in the RWM target random number save area (S1915), further extracts the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the target start-up switch, and stores it in the RWM random number save area. Save (S1916). Subsequently, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (S1917). Similarly, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (S1918). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (S1919). The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is extracted in the same procedure regardless of which of the first start port switch 23d and the second start port switch 24d detects the winning of the game ball. That is, whether the winning is from the first start winning opening 23 or the second starting winning opening 24 is the same random number for winning the winning game ball. A big hit random number may be set for each start winning opening.

  Here, a fluctuation pattern random number (fluctuation) for determining a fluctuation pattern (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in various fluctuation and non-reach fluctuation display) in the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 or special figure 2) The patterns 1 to 3) are updated by the game control program, unlike the patterns updated by the software of the random number generation circuit such as the jackpot symbol random number. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Further, the game control device 100 extracts the corresponding electric support lottery random number and saves the extracted value in the random number saving area of the RWM (S1920). In the present embodiment, the electric support lottery is executed when the gaming state is a high probability state, but the process of S1920 is executed every time regardless of the gaming state.

  Then, the game control device 100 loads the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the target start-up switch saved in the RWM in the process of S1916, and uses the loaded value in the special figure hold information determination process described later. Prepare (S1921). Finally, a special figure hold information determination process is executed (S1922), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit value (the result of S1909 is “N”), the game control device 100 checks whether or not the target start port switch is the first start port switch 23d. (S1930, S1931). When the target is not the first start port switch 23d (the result of S1931 is “N”), a special figure reservation number command (overflow command) is prepared (S1932), and command setting processing is executed (S1933).

  On the other hand, when the target is the first start port switch 23d (the result of S1931 is “Y”), or when the command setting process of S1933 is completed, the game control device 100 performs the special-purpose start port switch common process. Exit.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (S1922) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 22) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure hold information determination process.

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

  First, the game control device 100 checks whether or not the start port switch to be monitored in the special figure start port switch common process is the second start port switch 24d (S2001). When the monitoring target is not the second start opening switch 24d (the result of S2002 is “N”), the open extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (the movable member 24a provided in the second start winning opening 24) is operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal power support is in progress (S2003).

  When the game control device 100 is not in support of ordinary power (the result of S2003 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit (special game state) (S2004). If the gaming machine 1 is not in a big hit (the result of S2004 is “N”), an electric support state determination process is executed (S2005). The electric support state determination process determines whether or not the electric support lottery random number value included in the pending start-up memory is within the electric support lottery winning range. Details of the electric support state determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the pending start-up memory is a jackpot (S2006). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  On the other hand, the game control device 100 ends the special figure holding information determination process when the power transmission is being supported (the result of S2003 is “Y”), or when the big hit is being made (the result of S2004 is “Y”). To do. That is, if the start port switch to be monitored is the first start port switch 23d and the normal power support or the big hit is being made, the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory is determined. It is configured not to execute the prefetch process.

  In addition, when the monitoring target is the second start port switch 24d (the result of S2002 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes the electric support state determination process (S2005). That is, when the start port switch to be monitored is the second start port switch 24d, the pre-reading process corresponding to the start memory is executed regardless of whether the power transmission support is in progress or the big hit.

  After that, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process in S2006 is a jackpot (S2007). If the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of S2007 is “N”), a slippage information table is set as a table for selecting the production contents (S2015). And the process after S2016 is performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of S2007 is “Y”), the game control device 100 checks whether or not the start port switch to be monitored is the first start port switch 23d. (S2008, S2009).

  When the monitored start port switch is not the first start port switch 23d (the result of S2009 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 identifies the big hit symbol random number check table 2 for the big hit identification symbol. Prepare as a table for this (S2010). When the monitored start port switch is the first start port switch 23d (the result of S2009 is “Y”), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is prepared as a table for identifying the identification symbol at the big hit. (S2011).

  Next, the game control device 100 checks the jackpot symbol random number, acquires a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (S2012), and sets the address table of the jackpot information table (S2013). Further, the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired and set (S2014).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 acquires symbol information from the information table set in the processing of S2014 or S2015 (S2016), and saves the symbol information in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (S2017).

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 acquires a start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table (S2018), and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command command in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (S2019).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a start opening prize flag corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored (S2020), and prepares a target table for setting a start opening winning effect command (S2021).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 executes a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information set for the monitoring target start port (S2022). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, after executing the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern (S2023), the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is performed. Execute (S2024).

  The second half variation pattern setting process (S2023) and the variation pattern setting process (S2024) are processes for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the identification information. It is executed based on the variation pattern selected by.

  Then, the game control device 100 calculates and prepares a variation (start opening prize effect) command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number (S2025), and prepares the value of the second half variation number as a variation command (ACTION) ( S2026), command setting processing is executed (S2027). Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (S2028), and the command setting process is executed (S2029). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in the processes of S2025 and S2026, and a start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in the process of S2028, and the determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is set to the corresponding start. It is possible to notify the effect control device 150 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the memory. The effect control device 150 informs the player of the result of the special figure fluctuation display game before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game by changing the display mode of the hold display displayed on the display device 30. To do.

[Electric support status judgment processing]
Next, the details of the electric support state determination process (S2005) in the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 23) described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the electric support state determination process.

  First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the game state at the time of winning a prize is the ordinary power support state (during power support) (S2101). If the power support is in progress (the result of S2101 is “Y”), the power support state determination process is terminated without performing the prefetch determination.

  On the other hand, if the game control device 100 is not in the electric support (the result of S2101 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines the electric support winning in the processing of S2102 to S2107.

  Here, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the electric support lottery random number value saved in the random number saving area of the RWM in S 1920 matches the electric support winning determination value. A plurality of consecutive values are set as the electric support winning determination value, and an electric support winning range is provided. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the electric support is 1/70.

  First, the game control device 100 sets the lower limit value of the electric support winning range to be compared with the electric support lottery random value, that is, the lower limit determination value of the electric support winning determination value in the RWM (S2102). Then, it is checked whether the electric support lottery random number value is less than the lower limit determination value (S2103). If the electric support lottery random number value is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of S2104 is “Y”), The support state determination process ends.

  When the electric support lottery random value is equal to or greater than the lower limit determination value (the result of S2104 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets the upper limit value of the electric support selection range, that is, the upper determination value of the electric support selection determination value. RWM is set (S2105), and it is checked whether or not the electric support lottery random number value is equal to or lower than the upper limit value (S2106). When the electric support lottery random number value is larger than the upper limit value (the result of S2107 is “N”), the electric support state determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the electric support lottery random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (the result of S2107 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines that the electric support lottery is won, and uses the electric support information for the work of the RWM. Are saved in the setting information area (S2108).

  Then, the game control device 100 prepares a power support information command corresponding to the start-up memory that stores the selected power support lottery random number (S2109), executes a command setting process (S2110), and performs a power support status determination process. Exit.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process (S1709) in the special figure game process (FIG. 20) described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure normal processing.

  First, the game control device 100 checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (S2201, S2202).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of S2202 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 checks whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is 0 ( S2203, S2204). In this way, the special figure 2 holding number check (S2201) is performed before the special figure 1 holding number check (S2203), so that the special figure 2 advantageous to the player over the special figure 1 variable display game is obtained. The variable display game is preferentially executed.

  Furthermore, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (the result of S2204 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 checks whether or not a customer waiting demonstration has already been started (S2205, S2206). If the customer waiting demo has not been started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of S2206 is "N"), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (S2207). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (S2208), and command setting processing is executed (S2209).

  On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already been started (the result of S2206 is “Y”), the customer waiting demo flag is already set in the customer waiting demo flag area, and the customer waiting demo command is sent to the effect control device 150. Since it has already been transmitted to, the game control device 100 executes the process of S2210.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (S2210). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control apparatus 100 executes the special figure variation display game when the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of S2202 is “N”), that is, the game ball has won the second start winning opening 24. If so, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S2211). Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 in S2211 will be described later with reference to FIG. 26B.

  Then, the game control device 100 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (S2212). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the change of the second special figure, and the special figure 2 display Processing for setting information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (eg, a flag relating to fluctuation of the special figure 2 display, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display), etc. Run. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In addition, the game control device 100 executes the special figure variation display game when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of S2204 is “N”), that is, when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 23. If so, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S2213). Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 in S2213 will be described later with reference to FIG. 26A.

  Then, the game control device 100 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (S2214). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the fluctuation of the first special figure, and the special figure 1 display Information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the device (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display, etc.), etc. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special figure change start process 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (S2213) and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (S2211) in the special figure normal process (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure change start process 1. FIG. 26A is a flowchart of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1, and FIG. 26B is a flowchart of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1.

  With reference to FIG. 26A, the special figure 1 fluctuation | variation start process 1 performed at the time of the start of a special figure 1 fluctuation display game is demonstrated.

  The game control device 100 first executes an electric support state lottery process (S2301a). Since the electric support state determination process (FIG. 24) described above is one of the pre-read processes for the start memory, it is only determined whether or not the electric support is won by the start memory. In the electric support state lottery process, a process for actually generating the electric support state is executed. Details of the electric support state lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting the dismissal information or the big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (S2302a). ).

  Further, the game control device 100 executes a small hit flag 1 setting process for setting off information or small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a small hit. (S2303a). Details of the small hit flag 1 setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, the difference between the big hit and the small hit will be described.

  The big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state is generated and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the first variable winning device 27 or the second variable winning device 28 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set, for example, when a small lottery is won. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having the meaning of

  Specifically, in the case of big hit, the first variable winning device 27 or the second variable winning device 28 is opened by setting the big hit flag, whereas in the case of small hit, the small hit flag is set. By setting, the first variable winning device 27 or the second variable winning device 28 is opened.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process for setting a stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol) in the special figure 1 variable display game (S2304a).

  After that, the game control apparatus 100 saves the test signal corresponding to the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) in the test signal output data area (S2305a). Subsequently, after the symbol information set from the symbol information area is loaded (S2306a), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (S2307a).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 loads and prepares the special figure 1 variation flag (during variation flag) (S2308a), and saves the special figure 1 variation flag in the variation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (S2309a).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern (S2310a), and executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information (S2311a). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure 1 variation display game, the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern is executed (S2312a), and the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern is performed (S2313a).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 executes a variation start information setting process for setting information for starting the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (S2314a), and ends the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1.

  Note that the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (S2211) executed at the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of FIG. 26B is also executed in the same procedure. Specifically, the processing of S2301b to S2314b corresponds to the processing of S2301a to S2314a, respectively, the big hit flag 2 and the small hit flag 2 are processed in the processing of S2302b and S2303b, and the processing in S2304b and S2305b The stop symbol is the processing target, and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is the processing target in the processing of S2308b and S2309b.

[Electric support status lottery processing]
Next, the details of the electric support state lottery process (S2301a, S2301b) in the special figure change start process 1 (FIGS. 26A and 26B) described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the electric support state lottery process.

  The game control apparatus 100 loads the electric support lottery random number saved in the random number save area of the RWM in S1920 and prepares for use in the subsequent processing (S2401).

  The processing of S2402 to S2408 is the same as the processing of S2101 to S2107 of the electric support state determination processing described above. In the electric support state determination process, since the target start-up memory is still on hold, it is only determined whether or not the electric support lottery has been won, and even if it is won, no electric support state is actually generated. In the electric support state lottery process, it is determined whether or not the electric support support lottery is won again when the special start variation display game of the target start memory is started, and if it is won, the process for actually generating the electric support state Execute.

  Specifically, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the electric support (S2402). If it is during the electric support (the result of S2402 is “Y”), the electric support lottery is not performed, the random number save area of the RWM is cleared to 0 (S2410), and the electric support state lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the game control device 100 is not in the electric support (the result of S2402 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines the electric support winning in the processes of S2403 to S2408. That is, the lower limit determination value of the electric support winning determination value is set to RWM (S2403), and it is checked whether or not the electric support lottery random number value is less than the lower limit determination value (S2404). If the electric support lottery random value is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of S2405 is “Y”), the random number save area of the RWM is cleared to 0 (S2410), and the electric support state lottery process is terminated.

  In addition, when the electric support lottery random number value is equal to or greater than the lower limit determination value (the result of S2405 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets the upper limit determination value of the electric support winning determination value to RWM (S2406). Then, it is checked whether or not the electric support lottery random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (S2407). If the electric support lottery random number value is larger than the upper limit (the result of S2408 is “N”), the random number save area of the RWM is cleared to 0 (S2410), and the electric support lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the electric support lottery random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (the result of S2408 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 determines that the electric support lottery is won and sets the electric support execution number of times. A support counter setting process is executed (S2409). Then, the RWM random number save area is cleared to 0 (S2410), and the electric support state lottery process is terminated.

[Small hit flag setting process]
Next, details of the small hit flag setting process (S2303a, S2303b) in the special figure change start process 1 (FIGS. 26A and 26B) described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the small hit flag setting process. FIG. 28A is a flowchart of the small hit flag 1 setting process, and FIG. 28B is a flowchart of the small hit flag 2 setting process.

  With reference to FIG. 28A, the small hit flag 1 setting process executed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 will be described.

  The game control device 100 first saves the deviation information in the RWM small hit flag 1 area (S2501a). Then, as a result of the big hit 1 flag setting process of S2302a executed before the small hit 1 flag setting process, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (S2502a).

  If it is a big hit (the result of S2503a is “Y”), the game control device 100 clears the big hit random number save area for RWM special figure 1 with 0 in the state where the information on the loss of the small hit flag 1 is held. (S2509a), the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (the result of S2503a is "N"), the game control device 100 loads and prepares a big hit random number from the RWM special figure 1 big hit random number save area (S2504a).

  In the present embodiment, the big hit random number used for the big hit determination is used in combination as the big hit random number used for the big hit determination. A small hit random number may be set separately from the big hit random number. Further, in the first specification, the probability of hitting a jackpot is set smaller than the probability of hitting a jackpot, the hitting probability is 1/99, and the hitting probability is 1/200 (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, in the second specification, the probability of a big hit is set to be larger than the probability of a big hit, and the big hit probability is 1/399, whereas the small hit probability is 1/200 (see FIG. 10).

  Further, the game control device 100 prepares special figure 1 determination data (S2505a), and performs a small hit determination process for determining whether or not the small hit random number value, that is, the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value. Execute (S2506a). If the determination result does not result in a small hit (the result of S2507a is "N"), the RWM special figure 1 big hit random number save area is cleared to 0 (S2509a), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (the result of S2507a is “Y”), the game control device 100 replaces the outlier information of the small hit flag 1 area with the small hit information and saves (S2508a). Thereafter, the RWM special figure 1 big hit random number save area is cleared to 0 (S2509a), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

  The small hit flag 2 setting process in FIG. 28B is also executed in the same procedure. Specifically, the processes of S2501b to S2509b correspond to the processes of S2501a to S2509a, respectively, and the small hit flag 2 becomes the processing target in the processes of S2501b and S2508b, and the big hit flag 2 becomes the processing target in the process of S2502b. Further, the big hit random number save area for special figure 2 is used in the processes of S2504b and S2509b, and the special figure 2 determination data is used in the process of S2505b.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit determination process of S2506a corresponding to the small hit flag 1 and the small hit determination process of S2506b corresponding to the small hit flag 2 have the same probability of being a small hit. May be. For example, the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game may be set to 1/100, and the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure 2 variable display game may be set to 1/200.

[Design variation control processing]
Next, the details of the symbol variation control process (S1717, S1719) in the special figure game process (FIG. 20) described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol variation control process.

  First, the game control device 100 checks whether the variation control flag of the target symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is changing (S2601). Here, it is checked whether or not the special symbol variation flag (during variation flag) is saved in the variation symbol discrimination flag area. The special figure change flag is set in the processes of S2308 and S2309 of the special figure change start process 1 (FIG. 26) described above.

  When the variation control flag is varying (the result of S2602 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 acquires a variation symbol display table corresponding to the subject symbol (S2603), It is checked whether the time is up after the change timer is updated by 1 (S2604). When the time is up (result of S2605 is “Y”), the initial value (eg, 200 ms) of the symbol variation control timer is saved in the target variation timer area (S2606), and is defined in the symbol display table for variation. The variation symbol number of the target being updated is updated (S2607). Then, the value of the target variation symbol number area is loaded as a display symbol pointer (S2608). If the time is not up (the result of S2605 is “N”), the processing of S2608 is executed without performing the processing of S2606 and S2607.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation control flag is not changing (the result of S2602 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 acquires a stop symbol display table corresponding to the target symbol (S2609), and displays the display pointer. Then, the value of the target stop symbol number area is loaded (S2610).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 acquires display data corresponding to the display symbol pointer set in the processing of S2608 or S2610 (S2611), saves the acquired display data in the target segment area (S2612), and The variation control process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the effect control device 150 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 150 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 first prohibits interruption (S2701). Next, the RAM 151a as a work area is cleared to 0 (S2702). Then, CPU initialization processing is executed (S2703). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 151a (S2704), and random number initialization processing is executed (S2705). Subsequently, various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) are started (S2706). An interrupt is permitted (S2707). The command reception interrupt process (FIG. 31) described later is executed at the interrupt generation timing.

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (S2708). The WDT is activated in the CPU initialization process (S2703) described above and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 detects an operation signal of the effect button 13 by the player, or executes a process according to the detected signal (S2709). Further, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 100 is executed (S2710).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 executes a test mode process (S2711). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and LED lighting or the like is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 executes a scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the display device 30 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S2710). (S2712).

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S2713). In addition to the abnormality relating to the effect control device 150, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 100, a predetermined process such as notification of an alarm sound is executed.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 (S2714).

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 8 (S2715). In addition, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 170, frame decoration device 171) is executed (S2716), and further an effect device such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid or movable illumination. A motor / SOL control process for controlling (board effect device 172, frame effect device 173) is executed (S2717).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S2718), and returns to the process of S2708. Thereafter, the processing from S2708 to S2718 is repeated.

[Command reception interrupt processing (1st CPU)]
Next, details of command reception interrupt processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of command reception interrupt processing. The command reception interrupt process is a process executed every time a command is received from the game control device 100. The command reception interrupt process can be executed after the interrupt is permitted in the above-described main process (S2707).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 takes in the value of the command port received from the game control device 100 (S2801). Then, it is checked whether or not the state of the CPU is waiting for reception of a MODE command (command MODE portion) (S2802).

  When waiting for the MODE command (the result of S2802 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 determines whether the data strobe signal SSTB output from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 is on. Check (S2803). If SSTB is on (result of S2803 is “Y”), it is checked whether the received command is a MODE command (S2804). If the received command is a MODE command (the result of S2804 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S2805 to S2808. If SSTB is not on (result of S2803 is “N”), or if the received command is not a MODE command (result of S2804 is “N”), the process proceeds to S2817 and S2818.

  If the command is received when the MODE command is waiting and the SSTB is on and the command is a MODE command (the results of S2802, S2803, and S2804 are all “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 calculates the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (S2805). Then, the command received at the calculated address is saved as a MODE command (S2806).

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 sets an initial value to the timeout monitoring timer and starts it (S2807). The timeout monitoring timer measures an elapsed time after receiving the MODE command, and generates a timeout when the ACTION command is not received within the set time. The command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 is composed of a MODE section (MODE command) and an ACTION section (ACTION command), and is normally transmitted continuously. Therefore, if the ACTION command cannot be received even after the set time has elapsed since the MODE command was received, it can be determined that the possibility that the ACTION command was missed is high. Then, the CPU state is set to an ACTION command (command action portion) waiting state (S2808). Then, the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, the command is received when the MODE command is waiting. At this time, when the SSTB is not ON or the command is not a MODE command (the result of S2802 is “Y” and the result of S2803 is “N”. Or the result of S2804 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 stops the timeout monitoring timer (S2817). Then, the CPU state is set to a MODE command waiting state (S2818). Then, the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when not waiting for the MODE command (the result of S2802 is “N”), it is waiting for the ACTION command, and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 checks whether or not the timeout monitoring timer has timed out ( S2809). That is, it is checked whether the time from receiving the MODE command until receiving the ACTION command exceeds the time set by the timeout monitoring timer.

  If the time-out has not occurred (the result of S2809 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 checks whether the data strobe signal SSTB output from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 is on. (S2810). If SSTB is ON (result of S2810 is “Y”), it is checked whether the received command is a MODE command (S2811). If the received command is a MODE command (the result of S2811 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S2805 to S2808. If a MODE command is received even if the CPU is in an ACTION command waiting state, the newly received MODE command is processed with priority without waiting for the reception of the ACTION command. If the received command is not a MODE command (the result of S2811 is “N”), the process proceeds to S2812 to S2814, S2817, and S2818.

  If the time-out has occurred (the result of S2809 is “Y”) or the SSTB is not on (the result of S2810 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 proceeds to the processing of S2815 to S2818. To do.

  If the command is not a MODE command (the result of S2811 is “N”), it means that the ACTION command has been received, and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 calculates the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer ( S2812). The command received at the calculated address is saved as an ACTION command (S2813).

  As a result, one set of MODE command and ACTION command is prepared, and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 adds 1 to the number of received commands and updates it (S2814). Thereafter, the timeout monitoring timer is stopped (S2817). Then, the CPU state is set to a MODE command waiting state (S2818). Then, the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, when a timeout occurs due to the timeout monitoring timer after receiving the MODE command and before receiving the ACTION command (result of S2809 is “Y”), or when SSTB is not on (result of S2810 is “N”). ]), The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 calculates the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (S2815). Then, the MODE command saved in the command buffer is discarded based on the calculated address (S2816).

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 stops the timeout monitoring timer (S2817). Then, the CPU state is set to a MODE command waiting state (S2818). Then, this process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

[2nd CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of another main process executed by the effect control device 150 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 of the effect control device 150. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 first executes a CPU initialization process (S2901). Then, the RAM 152a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S2902), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 152a (S2903). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (S2904). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (S2905).

  Further, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 executes initialization processing of various control processes (S2906). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process executed in a normal game process (S2911) described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the display device 30 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the display device 30 is permitted (S2907).

  Thereafter, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 clears (initializes) the system cycle wait flag (S2908), and waits until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (S2909). The system cycle wait flag is set to 1 when a predetermined process is completed in the V blank interrupt process described later with reference to FIG.

  When the system cycle wait flag is set to 1 (the result of S2909 is “Y”), the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 determines whether the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 is operating normally. (Watchdog timer) is cleared (S2910). When a predetermined time elapses without clearing the WDT, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 is reset. Then, a normal game process of executing a decoration special figure variation display game or displaying various images is executed on the display device 30 (S2911), and the process returns to the process of S2908. Thereafter, the processing from S2908 to S2911 is repeated.

[Normal game processing (2nd CPU)]
Next, details of the base game process (S2911) in the main process (FIG. 32) described above will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal game process.

  First, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 executes a received command check process for checking a command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 (S3001).

  Then, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 executes background processing for preparing a still image that does not move among the images displayed on the display device 30 (S3002). Next, reel control / display processing for preparing drawing of decorative special symbols to be variably displayed among images displayed on the display device 30 is executed (S3003). Further, a hold display process for preparing drawing of a hold display for displaying the start memory of each variable display game among the images displayed on the display device 30 is executed (S3004).

  In addition, when there is no start memory number or when the variable display game is not played for a predetermined time, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 executes a customer waiting demonstration process so as to display a customer waiting demonstration screen on the display device 30. (S3005).

  Subsequently, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 executes a scene control / display process for preparing scene drawing in the main process scene control process (S3012) executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 ( S3006). Here, the scene control / display process is executed for drawing an image having a motion in the production while the background process is executed for drawing a still image. Then, display system processing for actually displaying an image on the display device 30 is executed (S3007). Then, the process ends, and the process returns to S2908 of the main process.

[V blank interrupt processing (2nd CPU)]
Next, details of the V blank interrupt process executed by the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the V blank interrupt process. The V blank interrupt process is executed in a predetermined cycle (vertical synchronization signal V_SYNC, horizontal synchronization signal H_SYNC) after an interrupt is permitted (S2905) in the main process (FIG. 32) described above.

  The video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 first updates the frame counter by adding 1 (S3101). Then, it is checked whether or not the frame counter is a specified value (for example, 2) or more (S3102). That is, the VDP 157 draws on the display device 30 at a cycle of a specified value, and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 prepares drawing data by the normal game process (FIG. 33).

  When the frame counter is equal to or greater than the specified value (result of S3102 is “Y”), the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 checks whether or not the system cycle waiting flag is 0 (S3103). When the system cycle wait flag is 0 (the result of S3103 is “Y”), that is, when the system cycle wait flag is cleared in the main process (FIG. 32) described above (S2908), the process proceeds to the next process. Then, the VDP 157 checks whether or not drawing of the previous screen display has been completed (S3104). This may be determined by the state of a VDP drawing flag to be described later. If the VDP 157 has completed drawing (the result of S3104 is “Y”), the process proceeds to processing for instructing drawing to be described later (S3105 to S3109).

  On the other hand, when the frame counter is less than the specified value (result of S3102 is “N”), when the system cycle wait flag is zero (result of S3103 is “N”), or when the VDP 157 has not completed drawing (The result of S3104 is “N”), the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 ends this process. That is, when drawing is not completed in a cycle corresponding to a predetermined value or preparation of drawing data is not completed, control is performed so that drawing is instructed in the next cycle.

  Subsequently, when the VDP 157 has completed drawing (result of S3104 is “Y”), the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 152 switches the display frame buffer to prepare for the current screen display (S3105). ). Here, the display frame buffer is provided in the work area 152 a and temporarily stores image data displayed on the display device 30.

  Then, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 instructs the VDP 157 to start drawing (S3106), and sets the VDP drawing flag (S3107). While the VDP 157 is drawing, the result of S3104 described above is “N”, so that no drawing instruction is issued to the VDP 157 twice. Next, the frame counter is cleared to 0 (S3108). Thereafter, the system cycle wait flag is set to 1 (S3109). Then, this process ends. Thereafter, in the main process, the result of S2909 is “Y”, so that it is possible to proceed to the next processes S2910 and S2911. The VDP drawing flag is cleared by another interrupt process (not shown) when drawing is completed.

  In this manner, the V blank interrupt process instructs the VDP 157 to draw an image that is set for display in the main game normal game process (S2911) and stored in the frame buffer. As a result, an image is displayed on the display device 30 by the VDP 157.

(Effects of storage ball production unit 80)
According to the present embodiment, since the player operates the effect button 13 and the effect using the stored balls stored in the stored ball effect unit 80 is executed on the display screen 31 of the display device 30, Players can participate directly. Thereby, while being able to raise a player's participation consciousness to a game, the interest of a game can be raised.

(Effects of electric support lottery)
In addition, when the gaming state is not in the electric support state, the electric support lottery that can acquire the electric support state is executed. Therefore, even if the gaming state is not advantageous to the player, the player is expected to have the electric support state. Play games while holding. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(Another pattern of this embodiment)
Here, another three patterns based on this embodiment will be described. The different patterns are (1) a structure (FIG. 35) for storing the game balls won in the second starting winning opening 24 (FIG. 35), and the electric support lottery is performed even during the electric support (FIGS. 36, 37), ( 2) Even if the electric support state does not occur in the electric support state lottery process, the electric support state is periodically generated (FIG. 38). (3) The winning probability in the electric support state lottery is the number of executions of the special figure variation display game. The point of difference (FIGS. 39 to 44) differs depending on (number of special figure fluctuations). Below, (1)-(3) is demonstrated in order.

  (1) The storage structure of the present embodiment has a structure for storing game balls won in the first variable winning device 27, but in another pattern 1, the game balls won in the second start winning port 24 are stored. Structure. Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the electric support state lottery process (FIG. 27), the electric support lottery is not executed when the gaming state is electric support, but in another pattern 1, the electric support is in progress. The electric support lottery is also executed.

  Hereinafter, another pattern 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a storage structure of another pattern 1. In another pattern 1, the first variable winning device 27 that has supplied the game ball to the stored ball effect unit 80 in the storage structure of the present embodiment is replaced with the second start winning port 24. That is, the second start winning opening 24 of the different pattern 1 supplies the winning game ball to the stored ball effect unit 80. Here, the storage structure can store up to four game balls in the same manner as in this embodiment, and the digestion method of the other stored balls is the same as in this embodiment.

[Electric support status lottery processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the electric support state lottery process of another pattern 1. In addition, about the process which is common in the above-mentioned this embodiment, the same code | symbol as FIG. 27 is allocated and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In another pattern 1, the process of S2402 in this embodiment is excluded. In other words, the game control device 100 does not perform a determination process as to whether or not the current gaming state is in electric support. Whether or not the electric support lottery has been won is determined at the start of the special figure variation display game for all start memories regardless of the game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the electric support lottery is won (the result of S2408 is “Y”), the setting method of the electric support counter setting process to be executed is set when the electric support lottery is won during the electric support. A method is added (S3201).

  Here, when the electric support lottery is won during the electric support, the game control device 100 resets the already set electric support counter (electric support execution count) as the electric support counter set in the process of S3201. Then, the electric support counter obtained by winning this time is set, or the counter obtained by adding the electric support counter obtained this time to the current electric support counter is set. Details of these settings will be described with reference to FIG.

[Electric support counter setting]
FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the electric support counter setting of another pattern 1.

  Here, when the electric support lottery is won, 100 electric support execution times are given, and the gaming state becomes electric support from the special figure variation display game after winning. Then, the setting pattern of the electric support counter when the electric support lottery is won again in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the electric support execution count is 20th will be described.

  FIG. 37A shows a pattern for resetting the electric support counter. In this case, the electric support counter is reset when the current electric support is won even if the number of electric support executions by the previous electric support is 80. Then, 100 electric support execution times given by the current electric support winning are set as a new electric support counter.

  FIG. 37B shows a pattern in which electric support counters are added. In this case, the remaining 80 electric power support executions by the previous electric support winnings are added to the 100 electric support executions given by the current electric support winnings, resulting in 180 new electric support executions. Set as a support counter.

  According to the different pattern 1, since the storage structure is provided in the second start winning opening 24, the opportunity to store the game ball is limited to the case of the special game state in which the first variable winning device 27 is opened. Will also increase. As a result, the player has more opportunities to participate in the production using the stored ball, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  Moreover, since the electric support lottery is executed even during the electric support, the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, when the electric support lottery is won, the number of times the electric support is executed is given more than the preset number of times, so that the player's interest in the game can be increased. Since there are two patterns (addition to reset) for giving the electric support number of times, if one of the patterns is selected according to the conditions, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the occurrence of the ordinary power support state (electric support state) other than the case where the result of the special figure variation display game is awarded as a big win is the result of the electric support state lottery process (FIG. 27). This is possible only if you win the power support lottery. On the other hand, in another pattern 2, when the power support state does not occur a predetermined number of times (a times), the power support state a predetermined number of times (b times) occurs. That is, even if the electric support state does not occur in the electric support state lottery process, the electric support state is periodically generated.

  Hereinafter, the counter counting process added in the different pattern 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Counter counting process]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the procedure of counter counting processing of another pattern 2. The counter counting process is one of the processes executed in the special figure changing process (S1710) of the special figure game process (FIG. 20) described above, and counts the number of times with / without electric support.

  The game control apparatus 100 first determines whether or not the identification information (symbol) has stopped (S3401). If the symbol is not stopped (the result of S3401 is “N”), the counter counting process is terminated. If the symbol is stopped (the result of S3401 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the power support flag is on (S3402). Here, the power support flag is turned on / off in the processes of S3406 and S3410 described later.

  If the power support flag is not on (the result of S3402 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 updates the normal counter by 1 (S3403). Here, the normal counter is a counter that counts the number of special figure variation display games in the gaming state when not in the electric support state.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the normal counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined number a (for example, 1000 times) (S3404). If the normal counter is less than the predetermined number a (the result of S3404 is “N”), the counter count process is terminated because the power support state has not yet occurred. If the normal counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number a (the result of S3404 is “Y”), the normal counter is cleared (S3405). Thereafter, since an electric support state is generated, the electric support flag is set to ON (S3406), and the counter counting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the electric support flag is on (the result of S3402 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 updates the electric support counter by 1 (S3407), and the electric support counter is set a predetermined number of times b (for example, 50 times). It is determined whether or not the above is true (S3408). If the power support counter is less than the predetermined number of times b (the result of S3408 is “N”), the power support state continues and the counter counting process is terminated. If the electric support counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times b (the result of S3408 is “Y”), the electric support counter is cleared (S3409). Further, since the power support state is ended, the power support flag is set to OFF (S3410), and the counter counting process is ended.

  According to the other pattern 2, even if the electric support state does not occur due to the big hit or the electric support lottery, the electric support state is generated if the state exceeds a predetermined number of times. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced, and a player who plays with a gaming machine (a so-called stand) in which a gaming state advantageous to the player has not been generated for a long time is not felt empty. Furthermore, since a player who plays a game aiming at the stand appears, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the stand that is usually avoided.

  (3) In this embodiment, the winning probability (electric support occurrence probability) in the electric support lottery is constant. On the other hand, in the different pattern 3, the winning probability varies depending on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game (the number of special figure fluctuations). And the determination value (electric support pre-reading determination value) of the electric support state determination in the special figure change several times before the switching of the winning probability is changed.

  Hereinafter, another pattern 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 44.

[Switching timing between electricity support occurrence rate and electricity support look-ahead]
FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the electric support occurrence probability of another pattern 3 and the switching timing of the electric support prefetching.

  FIG. 39A is a table showing the electric support occurrence probability according to the number of special figure fluctuations, and determination values used in the electric support state lottery process and the electric support state determination process.

  When the number of special figure fluctuations is 1 to 200, the electric support occurrence probability (activation probability) is 2/200. At this time, the determination values (activation determination values) used in the electric support state lottery process are 0 and 1. The electric support pre-reading determination value A in the normal state is 0 and 1 similarly to the activation determination value, but the electric support pre-reading determination value B is switched to only 0 from the 201st time before the activation probability is changed.

  The activation probability when the special figure fluctuation frequency is 201 to 400 times is 1/200. At this time, the activation determination value is 0. Similarly, 0 is set to the electric support prefetch determination value A. Then, the electric support prefetching determination value B from the 400th time before the activation probability is changed is not set, and at this time, electric support prefetching is not performed.

  The activation probability when the number of special figure fluctuations is 401 to 600 is 0. For this reason, the activation determination value is not set. Also, the electric support prefetch determination values A and B are not set, and no electric support prefetch is performed during this time.

  The activation probability when the number of special figure fluctuations is 601 or later is 4/200. At this time, the activation determination value is 0-3. The electric support prefetch determination values A and B are 0 to 3.

  Here, the electric support lottery random number range is 0-199. In addition, the count of the special figure change count is reset when the player is replaced. The replacement of the player is determined when a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed or a card is removed from the card insertion slot of the card sand. Thus, if the player continues the game with the same gaming machine (when the number of special figure fluctuations is 601 times or more), the player can obtain a high activation probability. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling stuck.

  FIG. 39B is a time chart illustrating the switching timing of the electric support prefetch determination value. Here, an example will be described in which the activation probability is switched to the number 201 of the special figure change, and the power support prefetch determination value is switched from A to B with respect to the start memory one rotation before the switching (that is, the 200th).

  First, a start memory having a start memory count number of 199 times counted in the order of winning in the first start winning port 23 and the second start winning port 24 is stored as the first start memory, and the corresponding special figure 1 variable display game is stored. Is started as the 199th special figure fluctuation.

  Here, since the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 23) which is a prefetch process is sequentially executed for the winning start memory, the start memory count number is a count number C1 at the time of prefetch of the special figure variable display game. is there. In the present invention, as shown in the special figure normal processing (FIG. 25), the special figure 2 variable display game advantageous to the player is preferentially executed over the special figure 1 variable display game. Therefore, the winning order and the digestion order of the start memory are not necessarily the same. Therefore, the special-figure display game in which the start memory is consumed and actually starts to change is counted in order to obtain the count number C2.

  The starting memory for C1 = 199 is C2 = 199th special figure variation display game. Since the count number C1 at the time of prefetching is equal to the count number C2 at the start of fluctuation, the prefetch determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation count and the activation determination value are the same (here, 0, 1), and normal prefetch determination is performed. Done.

  Thereafter, during the execution of the C2 = 199th special figure variation display game, the first start memory for C1 = 200 times and the second start memory for C1 = 201 times are stored in order.

  Then, after the C2 = 199th special figure fluctuation display game is completed, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game corresponding to the second start memory with C1 = 201 times is executed as the C2 = 200th special figure fluctuation display game. . This is because the digestion of the second start memory has priority over the first start memory as described above. At this time, the activation determination value differs at the time of prefetching (C1 = 201) and at the start of fluctuation (C2 = 200). For this reason, for example, when the electric support lottery random number is 1, even if it is lost in the electric support state determination process (at the time of prefetching), it is won in the electric support state lottery process (at the start of fluctuation) and a prefetch effect can be performed. Nevertheless, it was not done.

  Subsequently, after the C2 = 200th special figure fluctuation display game is completed, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game corresponding to the first start memory with C1 = 200 is executed as the C2 = 201th special figure fluctuation display game. The Similarly, at this time, the activation determination value is different between prefetching (C1 = 200) and fluctuation start (C2 = 201). For this reason, for example, when the electric support lottery random number is 1, even if it is won in the electric support state determination process, it is lost in the electric support state lottery process, and even if a pre-reading effect that suggests winning of the electric support lottery is performed, Will be directed.

  Thus, in the special figure variation display game where C1 = C2, normal prefetch determination is performed, but C1 and C2 have different values according to the switching timing of the activation probability (here, 201 times). In a variable display game, normal prefetch determination may not be possible. In particular, I would like to avoid letting the player expect from the lie look-ahead effect, but actually disappointing without being in the electric support state.

  Therefore, in another pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 39A, two types (A, B) of electric support pre-reading determination values are provided at the same activation probability, and the electric support pre-reading determination value to be used is changed according to the number of special figure fluctuations. To do.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39B, 0 and 1 are used for the activation determination value until the C2 = 200th special figure fluctuation display game, and the C2 = 201th special figure fluctuation display game. Only 0 is used from. On the other hand, as the electric support pre-read determination value, the determination value A (0, 1) is used for the electric support pre-read determination with respect to the start memory up to C1 = 199 times, and C1 = 201 before one rotation of C1 = Determination value B (0) is used for electric support pre-reading determination with respect to the start-up memory stored for the 200th time. Further, the electric support pre-read determination value A (0) is used for the electric support pre-read determination with respect to the start-up memory stored at C1 = 201 (see FIG. 39A).

  In this way, the electric support pre-read determination value immediately before the activation probability is switched (before several rotations) is switched from A to B, and the determination value B at this time is set to be the same as the electric support pre-read determination value A after the activation probability is switched. To do. As a result, the electric support pre-reading determination result of the start memory and the electric support lottery result for C2 = 201 are the same, so that accurate pre-reading determination can be performed and it is possible to prevent a lie pre-reading effect from being performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 39 (A), when the number of special figure fluctuations is 401 to 600, the prefetch determination is not performed at normal time (no determination value A), so the prefetch determination is not performed even before the number of rotations of switching ( No judgment value B). Further, when the number of special figure fluctuations is 601 or more, the activation probability does not change until the counter is reset thereafter. Therefore, it is not necessary to set the electric support prefetch determination value B. Same as value A.

  Next, details of the process added in the different pattern 3 will be described. Here, processing is added to prevent the situation as shown in FIG. 39B from occurring. These processes may be executed by either the game control device 100 or the effect control device 150. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150 executes.

[Electric support pre-reading process]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the electric support prefetching process of another pattern 3.

  Whether the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 is executing the ordinary figure change display game (ordinary figure), or is the ordinary electric accessory (the ordinary member, the movable member 24a of the second start winning opening 24) operating? It is determined whether or not (S3601).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 wins the second start winning opening 24 and stores the second start memory when the ordinary figure or ordinary power is operating (the result of S3601 is “Y”). Since it is highly likely to occur, a pre-reading effect non-execution process that does not execute the pre-reading effect is executed (S3602), and the electric support pre-reading process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 executes a pre-reading effect execution process for executing a pre-reading effect when the normal map or the ordinary power transmission is not operating (the result of S3601 is “N”) (S3603). Then, the electronic support prefetching process is terminated.

[Electronic support prefetch suppression processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the electric support prefetching suppression process of another pattern 3.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not there is an opportunity for the electric support to be activated in the start memory corresponding to the changing special map display game and the start memory in the start memory area (S3701). If there is an opportunity to trigger the electric support (the result of S3701 is “Y”), the prefetch effect prohibition process is executed after the prefetch effect is prohibited (S3702), and the electric support prefetch suppression process is terminated. To do. In addition, prohibition of pre-reading effects is intended only for pre-reading with respect to the electric support lottery, and may not be targeted for pre-reading due to big hits or the like.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 151 (first CPU) 151 does not need to suppress the pre-reading effect when there is no opportunity to activate the electric support (the result of S3701 is “N”), and thus ends the electric support pre-read suppression process. To do.

[Special figure 1 prefetch suppression processing]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 prefetching suppression process of another pattern 3.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not there is a general map hold (S3801). If there is a general map hold (the result of S3801 is "Y"), the pre-reading effect prohibition process is executed after prohibiting the pre-reading effect relating to the special figure 1 thereafter (S3802). 1 Prefetch suppression processing is terminated. This is because there is a possibility that the ordinary electric accessory (the movable member 24a of the second start winning opening 24) will be in an open state when there is a hold that is a common hold. When the ordinary train is in an open state, it is easy for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 24, and the second start memory is likely to be generated. When the second start memory is generated, the digestion order is changed even if the first start memory is stored before that, so that the special figure 1 pre-reading effect based on the first start memory is not executed. Note that the special figure 1 pre-reading effect already displayed on the display device 30 or the like may continue to be displayed, or may be hidden in the process of S3802.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 151 (1stCPU) 151 is unlikely to change the digestion sequence due to the occurrence of the second start memory when there is no general hold (result of S3801 is “N”). The special figure 1 prefetch suppression process is terminated without suppressing the special figure 1 prefetch effect.

[Special Figure 2 Winning Suppression Processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special figure 2 winning suppression processing of another pattern 3.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 determines whether or not the special figure variation number X is equal to or greater than a predetermined rotation number (for example, 198 times) (S3901). Here, the predetermined number of rotations before the number of rotations at which the activation probability is switched is set. If the rotation speed is equal to or higher than the predetermined number of revolutions (the result of S3901 is “Y”), the second start memory is not generated in order to match the prefetching habits (so that the start memories where C1 = C2 are the same). In this way, the special figure 2 winning suppression display process for informing the player to refrain from winning the game ball at the second start winning opening 24 is executed (S3902), and the special figure 2 winning suppression process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151, when the special figure fluctuation number X is less than the predetermined rotation number (the result of S3901 is “N”), the electric support lottery result at the time of pre-reading and the electric power at the start of fluctuation. Since it is unlikely that the support lottery result is different, the special figure 2 winning suppression process is terminated as it is.

[Screen display example]
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display for prompting suppression of special figure 2 winning of another pattern 3.

  When the special figure 2 winning suppression display process (S3902) in the above-described special figure 2 winning suppression process (FIG. 43) is executed, the display screen 31 of the display device 30 displays “Don't win a prize on the ordinary power!” A prompt message screen is displayed.

  Here, only the screen display on the display screen 31 is shown. However, when thorough suppression of the special figure 2 winning is performed, it may be set so that the ordinary train (the movable member 24a of the second starting winning opening 24) does not operate. .

  According to the different pattern 3, since the electric support occurrence probability is set according to the number of special figure fluctuations, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the player continues playing with the same gaming machine and reaches the number of special figure fluctuations of a predetermined number (601 times or more), the occurrence probability of the electric support state increases, so that the player feels addicted. Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, in the case of another pattern 3 in which the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is preferentially digested over the special figure 1 fluctuation display game by switching the electric support occurrence probability, the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed at the time of prefetching and at the start of fluctuation. There are cases where the results differ and the pre-reading effect becomes a lie effect. Here, since the electric support pre-read determination value is set to be the same as the electric support pre-read determination value after switching several times before the electric support occurrence probability is switched, accurate pre-read determination can be performed, and the player can accurately read ahead. Production can be provided.

  In addition, when there is a high possibility of occurrence of the second start memory or when there is a start memory that is in the electric support state, no pre-reading effect is performed, or when the electric support occurrence probability is close to switching, the player is given a second start prize. Since the mouth 24 is urged not to win a prize, it is possible to prevent the lie prefetching effect from being executed due to the difference in results between the prefetching and the fluctuation starting time.

  Heretofore, the effects in the game area 21 and the display device 30 of the game board 20 have been described. Subsequently, the projecting effect unit 200 (FIGS. 45 to 63) provided on the right side of the clear member holding frame 5 of the present embodiment, and the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 (FIGS. 64 to 72) provided on the upper plate unit 11. , Structure of speaker 8 (FIGS. 73 to 93), hinge cover member 503 (FIGS. 94 to 97), game board locking member 17 (FIGS. 98 and 99), frame serial number seal positioning (FIGS. 100 and 101) ), Various units (FIGS. 102 to 128) attached to the back surface of the front frame 4 and a cutting mechanism 700 (FIGS. 129 to 140) for preventing the firing of illegal spheres will be described.

(Projecting production unit)
First, the details of the structure of the projecting effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 47. FIG. 45 is a perspective view of the gaming machine frame (the front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame 5) when viewed from the upper left. FIG. 46 is an exploded perspective view of the projecting effect unit 200 when viewed from the upper right side. FIG. 47 is a cross-sectional view of the projecting effect unit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the projecting effect unit 200 is arranged on the right side of the clear member holding frame 5 in the vertical direction from the lower part of the upper right corner portion of the speaker 8 a to the lower right end of the clear member holding frame 5. The projecting effect unit 200 projects toward the front (player side), and the side propagation decoration that performs a light emitting effect on the projecting surface on the left side (inside the gaming machine 1, on the game board 20 side) according to the gaming state. A device 220 is provided. Then, on the protruding surface on the right side (outside of the gaming machine 1) of the protruding effect unit 200, an outer decoration device 221 that performs effects for a player who passes from the right side to the left side of the gaming machine 1 (FIG. 46, FIG. 47) is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the projecting effect unit 200 is provided on the right side of the clear member holding frame 5 with an opening 5b corresponding to a plurality of inner LEDs 208 (here 14) and outer LEDs 209 (here). 8) corresponding to the openings 5c. Then, on the back surface of the right side portion of the clear member holding frame 5, the side light emitting substrate 210 including the inner LED 208 and the outer LED 209 facing forward from the openings 5b and 5c, the inner LED 208, and the outer LED 209 are provided. A side lens member 211 covering the front is disposed.

  Further, the projecting effect unit 200 includes an inner lens member 202, an inner reflecting member 203, a base member 204, a light guide plate 205, and an outer lens member 206 in order from the inner side in front of the clear member holding frame 5. Then, the cover lens member 201 is attached so as to cover these members and cover the right side portion of the clear member holding frame 5 from the front. The projecting effect unit 200 is divided into a side propagation decoration device 220 and an outer decoration device 221 with a boundary between the inner reflection member 203 and the base member 204 as a boundary. Here, the inner reflection member 203 and the base member 204 are disposed between the opening 5 b and the opening 5 c of the clear member holding frame 5.

  The side propagation decoration device 220 includes an inner reflection member 203 that is inclined inward from the rear end toward the front end on the inner side of the base member 204, and the front reflection light emitted from the inner LED 208 is transmitted by the inner reflection member 203. By refracting and changing the light to the left direction, the inner lens member 202 and the cover lens member 201 arranged on the left side of the inner LED 208 are illuminated, and a light effect corresponding to the light emission pattern is given to the player who plays the game machine 1 Can show. In addition, the detail of the light emission effect aspect of the side propagation decoration apparatus 220 is later mentioned with reference to FIGS.

  The outer decoration device 221 has a light guide plate 205 fitted on the outer surface of the base member 204 and is disposed substantially vertically in front of the outer LED 209. The light from the outer LED 209 is taken from the rear end surface of the light guide plate 205 and diffused. By uniformly emitting the surface light, the outer lens member 206 and the cover lens member 201 provided substantially parallel to the light guide plate 205 are illuminated with a constant illuminance, and light effects are given to the player who passes from the right side to the left side of the gaming machine 1. Can show. Here, since the name of the gaming machine manufacturer is written on the surface of the outer lens member 206, the gaming machine 1 can be appealed easily to the eyes of the player passing through the amusement hall, and the advertising effect is high. can get.

  In addition, the outer decoration device 221 can provide a light effect in front by the light of the outer LED 209 that travels straight through the light guide plate 205 by providing the folded portion 206a of the outer lens member 206 in front of the light guide plate 205. is there. Thereby, the decoration effect with respect to the player who is playing a game can further be heightened.

  In this way, the projecting effect unit 200 is a side propagation decoration device 220 that performs a light emission effect for the player on the game area 21 side, and an outer decoration device 221 that performs a light emission effect for a player who is passing through the game hall on the opposite side. With the above, the decoration effect can be enhanced. The inner reflection member 203 of the side propagation decoration device 220 is disposed at the boundary with the outer decoration device 221 and reflects all the light from the inner LED 208 toward the game area 21, so the light from the inner LED 208 and the outer LED 209 is reflected. Can be prevented from mixing.

[Side propagation decoration device]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 to 53, details of the light emission effect mode of the side propagation decoration device 220 will be described.

  First, FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of a light emission effect mode of the side propagation decoration device 220.

  The surface of the side propagation decoration device 220 is constituted by a cover lens member 201. In the cover lens member 201, light emitting areas 201a to 201d are formed in a ripple shape from the center on the clear member holding frame 5 side toward the outside. Then, the side propagation decoration device 220 illuminates the light emitting areas 201a, 201b, 201c, and 201d of the cover lens member 201 with the inner LEDs 208 in order, so that light propagates outward from the center and spreads in a ripple pattern. Produce light decoration.

  Next, the structure of the side propagation decoration device 220 for performing the above-described light emission effect will be described. FIG. 49 is an exploded perspective view of the side propagation decoration device 220 when viewed from the upper left. FIG. 50 is a front view of the right side portion of the clear member holding frame 5 in a state in which the projecting effect unit 200 is removed. FIG. 51 is an exploded back view of the right side portion of the clear member holding frame 5. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the side propagation decoration device 220 with the cover lens member 201 and the inner lens member 202 removed. FIG. 53 is a right side view of the inner lens member 202.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the side propagation decoration device 220 includes an inner portion including the opening 5b on the right side of the clear member holding frame 5, a cover lens member 201, an inner lens member 202, and an inner reflecting member 203. , Composed of.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 to 51, 14 openings 5 b on the inside and 8 openings 5 c on the outside are formed in the vertical direction on the right side of the clear member holding frame 5. As shown in FIG. 51, a side lens member 211 is provided on the back surface of the clear member holding frame 5. The side lens member 211 includes an upper first side lens member 211a and a lower second side lens member 211b. On the back surfaces of the first side lens member 211a and the second side lens member 211b, concave portions are formed in portions corresponding to the opening 5b and the opening 5c. When the side light-emitting substrate 210 (not shown) (see FIG. 47) is assembled from behind the first side lens member 211a and the second side lens member 211b, the inner LED 208 and the outer LED 209 are accommodated in the respective recesses. With this configuration, the light from the inner LED 208 and the outer LED 209 can illuminate the front of the clear member holding frame 5 via the side lens member 211.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 52, ribs 203a to 203c are disposed on the surface of the inner reflecting member 203 substantially vertically. The inner reflection member 203 is formed of silver plating to increase the reflectance, and functions as a reflection plate that refracts the forward light of the inner LED 208 and changes it to leftward light as described above. The area 21 side) can be illuminated.

  In the present invention, as described above, the plurality of light emitting areas 201a to 201d of the cover lens member 201 perform an effect of sequentially emitting light (see FIG. 48). At this time, the inner LED 208 emits light in the order corresponding to the light emitting areas 201a to 201d.

  Here, ribs 203a, 203b, and 203c that partition between two adjacent light emitting regions are provided on the surface of the inner reflecting member 203 so that the light emitted from the inner LED 208 does not reach a light emitting region other than the corresponding light emitting region. It protrudes substantially vertically. The rib 203a is a member that forms a boundary between the light emitting area 201a and the light emitting area 201b of the cover lens member 201. The rib 203b is a member that forms a boundary between the light emitting region 201b and the light emitting region 201c of the cover lens member 201. The rib 203c is a member that forms a boundary between the light emitting area 201c and the light emitting area 201d of the cover lens member 201.

  The rear end surfaces of the ribs 203 a to 203 c of the inner reflecting member 203 are in contact with the clear member holding frame 5. As shown in FIG. 52, the rib 203a is between the sixth and seventh openings 5b from among the 14 openings 5b and between the tenth and eleventh openings 5b from the top. Arranged. The rib 203b is disposed between the fourth and fifth openings 5b from the top and between the twelfth and thirteenth openings 5b from the top. The rib 203c is disposed between the second and third openings 5b from the top.

  Further, the front end surfaces of the ribs 203 a to 203 c of the inner reflecting member 203 are in contact with the right side surface of the inner lens member 202. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 53, on the right side surface of the inner lens member 202, the surfaces with which the ribs 203a to 203c of the inner reflecting member 203 abut are the flat surfaces 202a to 202c, and the other surfaces are uneven surfaces (mold patterns). It is formed. By applying the above-mentioned surface processing to the right side surface of the inner lens member 202, it is possible to control the light transmission and reflection by blocking the internal field of view, and the emitted light from the inner LED 208 leaks into an uncorresponding region. Can not be.

[Another pattern of reflective members]
FIG. 54 is a simplified cross-sectional view showing another pattern shape of the inner reflection member 203 and the light guide plate 205. In another pattern, the inner reflection member 203 and the light guide plate 205 are integrated to provide the common reflection member 207.

  In the common reflection member 207, the action of the light guide plate 205 in the outer decoration device 221 is changed to the same action as that of the inner reflection member 203 of the side propagation decoration device 220. In other words, the outer decoration device 221 refracts the forward light generated by the light emitted from the outer LED 209 by the common reflection member 207 and changes it to the right light, whereby the outer lens member 206 disposed on the right side of the outer LED 209. And the cover lens member 201 is illuminated.

  By providing such a common reflecting member 207, the number of constituent members of the projecting effect unit 200 can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[Downward decoration device]
In addition, a lower decoration device 222 that can illuminate the vicinity of the launch handle 14 may be provided on the lower surface of the projecting effect unit 200. FIG. 55 is a view showing the downward decoration device 222 of the projecting effect unit 200. FIG.

  The lower decoration device 222 illuminates the lower side of the projecting effect unit 200 from the lower surface of the cover lens member 201 by light emission of a light emitting LED board (not shown) newly provided at the lower part of the projecting effect unit 200, and gives the player the launch handle 14 An effect that prompts the user to perform the operation.

  By lighting up the vicinity of the lower launching handle 14 by such a lower decoration device 222, for example, it is possible to notify the player of a right strike or to prompt the player to launch a game ball. Therefore, the effect of the projecting effect unit 200 can be further enhanced.

(Another pattern of projecting production unit)
In addition, another pattern of the projecting effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 63. The projecting effect unit 200 according to the present embodiment includes a side propagation decoration device 220 that performs a light emission effect in a ripple shape on the inner side and an outer decoration device 221 that appeals the manufacturer name of the gaming machine 1 on the outer side. It was. Below, three different patterns 1-3 are demonstrated. In addition, about the member which has a common function, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  (1) First, the protruding effect unit 200 of another pattern 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 59. Another pattern 1 includes an inner decoration device 223 that displays the current gaming state on the inner lens member 202 in place of the inner side propagation decoration device 220. Further, the outer outer decoration device 221 includes a model-dependent sheet 213 on which display contents that appeal to the model of the gaming machine 1 are drawn instead of the outer lens member 206. In place of the light guide plate 205, a light guide plate / plate engaging member 212 having a function of locking the model-dependent sheet 213 in addition to the original function is provided.

  FIG. 56 is a cross-sectional view of the protruding effect unit 200 of another pattern 1. FIG. 57 is a diagram for explaining the attachment structure of the model-dependent sheet. In addition, the cover lens member 201 and the base member 204 are simplified views when removed from the configuration.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the projecting effect unit 200 of another pattern 1 includes a side light emitting substrate 210 and a plurality of outer LEDs 209 as in the above-described embodiment, but the inner LED 208 is a side light emitting substrate 210. On the left side surface of the inner reflection member 203 arranged to protrude forward substantially perpendicularly, eight are provided in the vertical direction. The light from the inner LED 208 is diffused by the inner reflecting member 203 and illuminates the inner lens member 202. The inner lens member 202 has a folded portion 202d facing the outer LED 209 of the side light emitting substrate 210 on the front front side. The folded portion 202d is illuminated by the light from the outside LED 209.

  In addition, the basic structure of the projecting effect unit 200 of another pattern 1 is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, but the light of the outer LED 209 illuminates the model-dependent sheet 213 instead of the outer lens member 206 (see FIG. 47).

  The model-dependent sheet 213 is attached to the right side surface of the light guide plate / plate engaging member 212 disposed substantially vertically in front of the outer LED 209 so as to be interchangeable. The light guide plate / plate engaging member 212 is formed with a slide mounting portion 212a having a U-shaped slide groove on the front and rear and the lower side. 57, the model-dependent sheet 213 is attached so as to be inserted into the slide attachment portion 212a from above the light guide plate / plate engaging member 212.

  In this way, the model-dependent sheet 213 can be freely replaced from above the projecting effect unit 200. Therefore, the front frame 4 is provided with a sheet stopper 4i that protrudes above the model-dependent sheet 213 when the clear member holding frame 5 is closed. Since the upper rear end of the slide mounting portion 212a of the light guide plate / plate engaging member 212 is suppressed from above by the sheet stopper 4i, the model-dependent sheet 213 cannot be replaced unless the clear member holding frame 5 is opened.

  FIGS. 58A and 58B are diagrams showing an example of the effect mode of the projecting effect unit 200 of another pattern 1, in which FIG. 58A is a display example of the inner surface (inner lens member 202) of the projecting effect unit 200, and FIG. A display example of the outer surface (model-dependent sheet 212) of the unit 200, (C) shows a display example of the front surface (folded portion 202d) of the projecting effect unit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (A), eight game state displays (pseudo train, reach notice, jackpot, A mode, B mode, C mode, probability change, normal) are displayed on the inner lens member 202 of the projecting effect unit 200. Is done. And eight LED for inner side 208 (refer FIG. 57) is provided corresponding to these game state displays. Since the corresponding game status display is turned on by emitting the inner LED 208 corresponding to the game status to be notified to the player, the game status can be notified to the player.

  In addition, on the model-dependent sheet 213 of the projecting effect unit 200, a character (copyright picture) of the model of the gaming machine 1 is drawn as shown in FIG. The model-dependent sheet 213 is illuminated by emitting light from the outer LED 209 (see FIG. 57) as the game progresses.

  Here, the model-dependent sheet 213 is a plate formed of vinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or the like. On the model-dependent sheet 213, a character (copyright picture) of the gaming board 20 of the gaming machine 1 is drawn, and the game machine 1 does not actually play a game and passes from the right side to the left side of the gaming machine 1. Appeal to the player that it is the model of the character.

  Further, the light from the outside LED 209 reaches the folded portion 202d of the front portion of the projecting effect unit 200 via the light guide plate / plate engaging member 212. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), the gaming state can be notified in the folded portion 202d by changing the color of the outer LED 209. For example, the irradiation light of the folded portion 202d is changed such that the game state is red when it is probable, yellow when the electric support is in progress, and blue when the game is normal.

  In addition, a structure that can be easily detached from the light guide plate / plate engaging member 212 may be formed on the model-dependent sheet 213. FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining the knob structure of the model-dependent sheet.

  As shown in FIG. 59A, if a U-shaped groove 213a is formed at the center of the upper end of the model-dependent sheet 213, the player can easily remove the model-dependent sheet 213 by pinching the groove 213a. Even if it becomes easy to remove the model-dependent sheet 213, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), if the clear member holding frame 5 is closed, it can be pressed from above by the sheet stopper 4i of the front frame 4. The dependency sheet 213 is not removed.

  As described above, in the projecting effect unit 200 of the different pattern 1, the inner decoration device 223 can accurately notify the player of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. In addition, since the outer decoration device 221 includes the model-dependent sheet 213 that can determine the model of the gaming machine 1, the model can be appealed to a player (passerby) other than the player of the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the model-dependent sheet 213 of the projecting effect unit 200 can be replaced with the replacement of the game board 20. Since the decoration related to the model (the copyright of the game board 20) can also be given to the frame configuration, a sense of unity can be given to the decoration of the gaming machine 1. Moreover, since the frame structure of the gaming machine 1 can be used for a plurality of models, cost reduction can be realized.

  Further, the model-dependent sheet 213 can be easily replaced because it can be attached by sliding it from above into the slide attachment portion 212a provided on the light guide plate / plate engaging member 212 of the projecting effect unit 200.

  Further, since the model-dependent sheet 213 inserted into the slide mounting portion 212a is pressed by the sheet stopper 4i of the front frame 4 when the clear member holding frame 5 is closed, the model-dependent sheet 213 is detached during the game. Nor.

  (2) Next, with reference to FIG. 60, the protruding effect unit 200 of another pattern 2 will be described. In another pattern 2, an inner display 224 and an outer display 225 that are display-controlled by the effect control device 150 are provided inside and outside the projecting effect unit 200.

  FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect mode of the projecting effect unit 200 of another pattern 2, in which (A) is a display example of the inner side surface (inner display 224) of the projecting effect unit 200, and (B) is a projecting effect. The example of a display of the outer surface (outer indicator 225) of the unit 200 is shown.

  In the projecting effect unit 200 of another pattern 2, both the inner side surface and the outer side surface function as a display. Here, two display panels with a surface emitting display surface on one side are combined to make the front and back visible, and the display surfaces of each display panel are placed inside by making the non-display surfaces of the two display panels back to back. The display panel (inner display) 224 and the outer display panel (outer display) 225 are configured. Note that liquid crystal or organic EL is used for the display panel.

  The inner display 224 and the outer display 225 are display-controlled by an effect control device 150 attached to the back surface of the game board 20, and can be visually recognized by the player who is actually playing the game as shown in FIG. A display for notifying the current gaming state is executed on the inner display 224. As shown in FIG. 60B, the model character of the gaming machine 1 (element of the game board 20) is displayed on the above-mentioned model-dependent sheet 213 on the outer side display 225 that can be visually recognized by a player who passes from right to left. As shown in FIG. 58, it is displayed as a moving image instead of a still image.

  The inner display 224 and the outer display 225 may be configured by a single display panel that is visible from both the front and back sides. One display panel area may be divided into a display area of the inner display 224 and a display area of the outer display 225, or only one side is visible as the display area of either the inner display 224 or the outer display 225. It may be.

  As described above, the projecting effect unit 200 of the different pattern 2 includes the inner display 224 and the outer display 225 capable of executing moving image display, and thus has a higher decorative effect than the projecting effect unit 200 that performs a single display. Is obtained. In addition, since the display on the inner display 224 and the outer display 225 is controlled by the effect control device 150, display control reflecting the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the elements of the gaming board 20 can be executed. A high production effect can be obtained.

  (3) Next, the projecting effect unit 200 of another pattern 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. In another pattern 3, the inner display 224 and the outer display 225 of the projecting effect unit 200 of the different pattern 2 are used as the first projecting display device 230, and further, the second projecting that slides and projects forward of the first projecting display device 230. A display device 231 is provided.

  61A and 61B are diagrams illustrating an example of the effect aspect of the projecting effect unit 200 of another pattern 3, in which FIG. 61A is an example of an aspect change of the top view of the projecting effect unit 200, and FIG. The example of a mode change of a figure is shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B), the projecting effect unit 200 of the different pattern 3 is located forward of the first protruding display device (inner display 224 and outer display 225) 230 of the different pattern 2. A slide protrusion display (second protrusion display device) 231 that slides and extends is provided. The projecting effect unit 200 displays the model character only on the first projecting display device 230 in the normal state, but when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the projecting effect unit 200 is integrated with not only the first projecting display device 230 but also the second projecting display device 231. The model character is displayed. The model character displayed at this time is deformed and displayed before and after the second protruding display device 231 protrudes.

  Next, control of the first protruding display device 230 and the second protruding display device 231 will be described. FIG. 62 is a simplified block diagram for explaining only a configuration different from the embodiment (FIG. 7) in the configuration of the effect control device 150 of another pattern 3.

  The effect control device 150 includes an on / off state of the first protrusion position detection sensor 231a that detects the initial position of the protrusion drive motor 232 in the second protrusion display device 231, and a second protrusion that detects the protrusion completion position. A detection signal for detecting the on / off state of the position detection sensor 231b is input. Then, the effect control device 150 drives and controls the protrusion drive motor 232 that slides the second protrusion display device 231 based on the detection signal. The drive control process related to the sliding movement of the second protruding display device 231 is executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150.

  Further, the video control processing related to the display contents of the first protruding display device 230 and the second protruding display device 231 is executed by the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 152 of the effect control device 150.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a procedure of second protrusion display device drive control processing of another pattern 3. The second protrusion display device drive control processing is one of the motor / SOL control processing (S2717) in the main processing (FIG. 30) described above, and is executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 of the effect control device 150. .

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 first determines whether or not the second protrusion position detection sensor 231b is turned on, that is, whether or not the second protrusion display device 231 has been slid (S6601). .

  When the second protrusion position detection sensor 231b is not turned on (the result of S6601 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 determines whether or not the first protrusion drive motor flag is turned on. Is determined (S6602). The first protrusion drive motor flag is turned on when the protrusion drive motor 232 is rotated forward to cause the second protrusion display device 231 to protrude forward. If the first protrusion drive motor flag is not on (the result of S6602 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the gaming state satisfies a first predetermined condition (for example, reach or occurrence of a predetermined gaming state). Determination is made (S6603). If the first predetermined condition is not satisfied (the result of S6603 is “N”), it is not the timing for performing the presentation using the second projecting display device 231 yet, so the second projecting display device drive control process is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied (the result of S6603 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 causes the first protrusion drive motor to move the second protrusion display device 231 forward. The flag is turned on (S6604). Thereafter, the second protrusion display device drive control process is terminated.

  When the gaming state satisfies the first predetermined condition, the first protrusion drive motor flag is turned on, so the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 determines “Y” as a result of the processing in S6602. And it is determined again whether the 2nd protrusion part position detection sensor 231b was set to ON (S6605). If the second protrusion position detection sensor 231b is not on (the result of S6605 is “N”), the protrusion drive motor 232 is driven to rotate forward (S6606), and the second protrusion display device drive control process is performed. finish. Note that the processes of S6601 → S6602 → S6605 → S6606 are repeated until the second projecting display device 231 is slid, and the second projecting display device 231 is projected forward.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 drives the protrusion drive motor 232 (at this time, the first protrusion drive motor flag is on), and when the second protrusion display device 231 has been slidable (S6605). The result is “Y”), the protrusion drive motor 232 is stopped (S6607), the first protrusion drive motor flag is turned off (S6608), and the second protrusion display device drive control process is terminated.

  Here, when the forward protrusion of the second protrusion display device 231 is completed, the main control microcomputer 151 (1stCPU) 151 determines “Y” as a result of the process of S6601 described above. And it is determined whether the 2nd protrusion part drive motor flag is ON (S6609). The second protrusion drive motor flag is turned on when the protrusion drive motor 232 is reversely rotated to return the second protrusion display device 231 backward. If the second protrusion drive motor flag is not on (the result of S6609 is “N”), whether the gaming state satisfies the second predetermined condition (for example, the result of losing reach, the end of the predetermined gaming state) It is determined whether or not (S6610). If the second predetermined condition is not satisfied (the result of S6610 is “N”), the timing is not yet to return the second protruding display device 231 to the initial position, so the second protruding display device drive control process is terminated. .

  On the other hand, when the second predetermined condition is satisfied (the result of S6610 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 performs the second protrusion to return the second protrusion display device 231 to the rear initial position. The part drive motor flag is turned on (S6611). Thereafter, the second protrusion display device drive control process is terminated.

  When the gaming state satisfies the second predetermined condition, the second protrusion drive motor flag is turned on, so the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 151 determines “Y” as a result of the process of S6609 described above. And it is determined whether the 1st protrusion part position detection sensor 231a was set to ON (S6612). If the first protrusion position detection sensor 231a is not on (the result of S6612 is “N”), the protrusion drive motor 232 is driven in reverse rotation (S6613), and the second protrusion display device drive control process is performed. finish. It should be noted that the processes of S6601 → S6609 → S6612 → S6613 are repeated until the second projecting display device 231 is slidably moved, and the second projecting display device 231 is returned to the rear initial position.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 151 drives the protrusion drive motor 232 (at this time, the second protrusion drive motor flag is on), and when the second protrusion display device 231 is slidable (S6612). The result is “Y”), the protrusion drive motor 232 is stopped (S6614), the second protrusion drive motor flag is turned off (S6615), and the second protrusion display device drive control process is terminated.

  As described above, the projecting effect unit 200 of the different pattern 3 includes the second projecting display device 231 that slides according to the gaming state, so that the effect of the projecting effect unit 200 can be further enhanced.

(Upper plate decoration device)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 64 to 73, the details of the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 of the upper plate unit 11 will be described. In the center of the upper surface of the upper plate unit 11, an effect button 13 and an upper plate propagation decoration device 250 are arranged around the front edge of the effect button 13.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 64 to 67, attachment of the effect button 13 to the upper plate unit 11 will be described. FIG. 64 is an exploded perspective view of the effect button 13 and the upper plate unit 11. FIG. 65 is a top view of the upper dish unit 11 with the effect button 13 removed. FIG. 66 is a bottom view of the upper dish unit 11 in a state where the effect button 13 is installed. FIG. 67 is a front view of the effect button 13 and the upper plate unit 11.

  As described above, the upper plate unit 11 is installed under the clear member holding frame 5 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The upper plate unit 11 is configured as a protruding unit that protrudes forward of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 64, an opening 11a is formed at the center position of the upper surface of the upper plate unit 11, and the upper surface center of the cover lens member 251 of the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 installed on the front side of the upper plate unit 11 is formed. An opening 252 is also formed at the position. These openings 11a and 252 are for allowing the effect button 13 to be inserted into the upper dish unit 11, and the lower side of the effect button 13 is disposed in the upper dish unit 11 via the openings 11a and 252. The

  The effect button 13 includes four shaft portions 13a (see FIG. 67) that project downward from the bottom surface of the effect button 13 and four support members 37 that are formed on the bottom surface (lower surface) of the upper plate unit 11. Is detachably provided on the upper plate unit 11. The support member 37 of the upper plate unit 11 is formed at a position corresponding to the shaft portion 13a of the effect button 13, and has an insertion hole 37a through which the shaft portion 13a is inserted.

  As shown in FIG. 65, a relay board 38 is attached to the bottom front part of the upper plate unit 11. The relay board 38 is provided with a connection connector 38a capable of relaying the effect button electrical wiring 13b (see FIG. 64) from the effect button 13 at a position facing the openings 11a and 252. By providing the connection connector 38a at the position facing the openings 11a and 252 in this way, it becomes easy to insert / remove the effect button electrical wiring 13b of the effect button 13, and it is easier to attach and remove the effect button 13. Can be.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 66, a through hole 11 b penetrating in the vertical direction is formed at the bottom of the support member 37 of the upper plate unit 11, and the through hole is formed from below the support member 37 of the upper plate unit 11. The screw 39 is inserted into 11b, and the screw portion of the screw 39 is screwed into the screw hole (not shown) of the shaft portion 13a of the effect button 13. Since the production button 13 is detachably provided on the upper plate unit 11 via the screw 39, the production button 13 can be easily attached and detached.

  At this time, the head of the screw 39 does not protrude from the bottom surface (through hole 11b) of the upper plate unit 11. By accommodating the head of the screw 39 inside the bottom surface of the upper plate unit 11, it becomes difficult to understand that the production button 13 is fixed by the screw 39, and it is possible to prevent the screw 39 from being removed illegally. it can.

  As shown in FIGS. 64 to 67, the effect button 13 has the effect button electrical wiring 13 b inserted into the connection connector 38 a of the relay board 38, and the shaft portion is inserted into the insertion hole 37 a of the support member 37 on the bottom surface of the upper plate unit 11. 13a is inserted and fastened to each other with a screw 39 to be fixed to the upper plate unit 11.

  Further, the support member 37 of the upper plate unit 11 is configured to incline toward the front side of the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 64). Therefore, the effect button 13 supported by the support member 37 is also inclined to the front side of the gaming machine 1. Thereby, the operation surface of the effect button 13 can be arrange | positioned toward a player, and it becomes possible to improve operativity.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 68 to 72, the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 disposed in the upper plate unit 11 will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 68 to 70, the configuration of the upper plate propagation decoration apparatus 250 will be described. FIG. 68 is an exploded perspective view of the upper plate unit 11 including the upper plate propagation decoration device 250. 69 is a perspective view when the rib lens member 255 constituting the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 is viewed obliquely from below. FIG. 70 is a diagram for explaining a relay board constituting the upper plate propagation decoration device. (A) is a plan view of the relay board constituting the decoration device, (B) is a plan view of the rib lens member, and (C) is a plan view of the relay board in a state where the rib lens member is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 68, the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 is arranged in the upper plate unit 11 so as to surround the production button 13 and performs a light emission effect (decoration effect) according to the gaming state. It is. The upper plate propagation decoration device 250 includes a relay substrate 38 fixed to the bottom surface of the upper plate unit 11, a rib lens member 255 disposed above the relay substrate 38, and an inner lens disposed above the rib lens member 255. And a cover lens member 251 provided so as to surround the relay substrate 38, the rib lens member 255, and the inner lens member 260.

  The relay board 38 is a board that relays the effect button electrical wiring 13 b (see FIG. 64) from the effect button 13. The relay board 38 and the effect control device 150 are connected via separate electric wiring (not shown), but the electric wiring that connects the relay board 38 and the effect control device 150 is connected to the back wall of the upper plate unit 11. It is drawn out to the back side of the gaming machine 1 through the formed opening 11c and guided to the effect control device 150.

  As shown in FIGS. 68 and 70A, on the upper surface of the relay board 38, a connection connector 38a configured to be connectable to the effect button electrical wiring 13b from the effect button 13 and a plurality of LEDs 38b are provided. Is provided. The LED 38b is a light emission source that emits light according to the gaming state. The light emitted from the LED 38b is diffused through the rib lens member 255 and the inner lens member 260, passes through the cover lens member 251, and is visually recognized by the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 68, 69, and 70 (B), the rib lens member 255 is a transparent resin member formed so as to cover the upper surface of the relay substrate 38. The rib lens member 255 has an insertion portion 256 formed as a substantially U-shaped notch through which the side portion of the effect button 13 is inserted.

  In addition, the rib lens member 255 includes a plurality of ribs 258 protruding from the lens upper surface 257 in both the upper and lower directions. The rib 258 is a wall portion extending in an arc shape corresponding to the outer periphery of the effect button 13 installed in the upper plate unit 11. These ribs 258 are arranged concentrically around the effect button 13 installed in the upper plate unit 11.

  As shown in FIG. 70C, in a state where the rib lens member 255 is installed above the relay substrate 38, the LED 38b of the relay substrate 38 is positioned so as to face the lower end surface of the rib 258 of the rib lens member 255. That is, the LEDs 38 b are arranged in an arc on the relay substrate 38 in correspondence with the arc shape of the rib 258 of the rib lens member 255.

  As shown in FIG. 69, a recess 259 is formed on the lower end surface of the rib 258 at a position facing the LED 38b. The concave portion 259 of the rib 258 diffuses the light emitted from the LED 38 b along the rib 258.

  A plurality of decorative grooves are arranged in parallel on the lens upper surface 257 of the rib lens member 255 excluding the portion where the rib 258 is provided. The light emitted from the LED 38b is also diffused by these decorative grooves.

  As shown in FIG. 68, the inner lens member 260 is a transparent resin member formed so as to cover the upper surface of the rib lens member 255. The inner lens member 260 has an insertion portion 261 formed as a substantially U-shaped notch through which the side portion of the effect button 13 is inserted.

  Further, the inner lens member 260 includes a convex portion 262 formed so that the position corresponding to the rib 258 of the rib lens member 255 is convex upward. The convex portion 262 is formed corresponding to the rib 258 of the rib lens member 255 and extends in an arc shape.

  The cover lens member 251 is a light-transmitting cover member, and is fixed to the front portion of the upper plate unit 11 so as to surround the relay substrate 38, the rib lens member 255, and the inner lens member 260.

  The upper plate propagation decoration device 250 configured as described above performs a light emission effect (decoration effect) by causing the LED 38b of the relay board 38 to emit light according to the gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG.71 and FIG.72, the light emission effect (decoration effect) using the top plate propagation decoration apparatus 250 is demonstrated.

  71 (A) to 71 (D) are front views of the gaming machine 1 for explaining the light emission effects in the gaming machine 1. 72 (A) to 72 (C) are schematic diagrams of the effect button 13 and the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 for explaining the light emission effects of the effect button 13 and the upper plate propagation decoration device 250. In addition, in the upper plate | bowl propagation decoration apparatus 250 shown to FIG. 72 (A)-FIG.72 (C), description of the cover lens member 251 and the inner lens member 260 is abbreviate | omitted.

  If a condition for executing the operation of the effect button 13 (operation effective condition) is established during the game on the gaming machine 1, the decoration device 7 located on the left side of the clear member holding frame 5 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 71 (B), the decoration device 6 located at the upper center of the clear member holding frame 5 emits light. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 71C, the projecting effect unit 200 provided on the right side of the clear member holding frame 5 emits light. Thereafter, all the LEDs (not shown) of the effect button 13 are turned on, so that the entire operation unit of the effect button 13 emits light as shown in FIGS. 71 (D) and 72 (A). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, various devices arranged along the outer edge of the clear member holding frame 5 and the like are shown in FIGS. 71 (A) to 71 (D) when the operation execution condition of the effect button 13 is established. Thus, the light is emitted in order in the clockwise direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 72 (A), when the player operates the effect button 13 that is emitting light, the LED of the effect button 13 is turned off. Simultaneously with the turn-off of the LED of the effect button 13, the light emission effect by the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 72 (B), the group of LEDs 38b located below the rib 258 located closest to the effect button 13 in the rib lens member 255 of the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 is lit for a predetermined time. The rib 258 on the center side of the machine 1 emits light, and arc-shaped light emerges.

  When the light emission of the central rib 258 shown in FIG. 72 (B) is finished, as shown in FIG. 72 (C), a group of LEDs 38b located below the rib 258 located outside the central rib 258. Lights up for a predetermined time. In this way, by causing the ribs 258 to emit light in the order from the center side to the outside of the gaming machine 1, a light emission effect is performed such that light spreads in a ripple shape from the center of the gaming machine 1 toward the outside.

  Since the above-described upper plate propagation decoration device 250 is arranged in the upper plate unit 11 so as to surround the outer periphery of the side portion of the effect button 13, it is possible to execute the decoration effect at a position easily visible to the player, Can enhance the decoration.

  Further, since the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 executes the light emission effect when the effect button 13 is operated, the light effect (decoration effect) according to the operation state of the effect button 13 can be performed. The decorativeness by the decoration device 250 can be further improved.

  When the effect button 13 is operated, the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 causes the ribs 258 of the rib lens member 255 to emit light in the order from the center side to the outer side, so that the light spreads in a ripple pattern around the effect button 13. It is possible to produce an effect, and it is possible to further enhance the decorativeness of the upper plate propagation decoration device 250.

  By performing a light emission effect in which light emission is propagated outwardly around the game area 21 as in the side propagation decoration device 220 and the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 described above, visual effects in the light emission effect and The decoration effect can be further enhanced.

(Speaker device)
Next, the speaker 8 disposed in the front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, with reference to FIGS. 73 to 86, the upper speaker 8a disposed in the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the clear member holding frame 5 will be described.

  FIG. 73 is an exploded perspective view of the clear member holding frame 5 and the upper speaker 8a. The clear member holding frame 5 is configured by attaching a front member 502 to a rear base member 501. The front member 502 of the clear member holding frame 5 has two upper speakers 8a and a decoration device 6 on the upper side, a decoration device 7 on the left side, a projecting effect unit 200 on the right side, an upper plate unit 11 on the lower side, and further on the lower side. A lower speaker 8b is provided.

  Here, the upper right speaker 8a is hermetically housed by the rear first speaker housing member 813 and second speaker housing member 814 (see FIG. 77). And the upper right speaker apparatus 810 is comprised with the light emission function (FIG. 74) provided in the periphery of the upper right speaker 8a. In the upper right speaker device 810, only the net portion on the front surface of the upper right speaker 8a is visible to the player, and the periphery thereof is covered with the speaker decoration member 6a of the decoration device 6. Similarly, the upper left speaker 8a and the lower left speaker 8b constitute an upper left speaker device 820 and a lower left speaker device 830, respectively.

  Next, the upper right speaker device 810 will be described. FIG. 74 is a front view of the upper right speaker device 810. FIG. 75 is an exploded perspective view of the upper right speaker device 810. 76A and 76B are cross-sectional views showing the screw fastening structure of the upper right speaker device 810, wherein FIG. 76A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA, and FIG. 76B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB. FIG. 77 is an exploded perspective view of the upper right speaker 8a and speaker housing members 813 and 814. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 74 and 75, the upper right speaker device 810 includes a speaker lens member 811 and a speaker light emitting substrate 812 on the periphery of the upper right speaker 8a that outputs sound, and can also produce a light emission effect. The first speaker storage member 813 is screwed with a cylindrical portion 813a for storing the upper right speaker 8a in the center and a ring-shaped speaker lens member 811 with a ring-shaped speaker light emitting substrate 812 attached around the cylindrical portion 813a. And a lens screw projection 813b.

  The speaker light-emitting substrate 812 is provided with two twelve LEDs 812a equally on the front surface and three screw holes 812b for screwing to the speaker lens member 811.

  The speaker lens member 811 is provided with an LED housing convex portion 811a for projecting the LED at a position corresponding to the LED 812a of the speaker light emitting substrate 812, and further at a position corresponding to the screw hole 812b of the speaker light emitting substrate 812. A board screwing projection 811b for screwing a screw 812c passed through the screw hole 812b is provided protruding from the front surface. Two light guide portions 811c are disposed on the front surface of the right LED housing convex portion 811a of the upper right speaker device 810. The light guide part 811c is provided with respect to the LED accommodating convex part 811a whose projection amount is smaller than that of the other LED accommodating convex part 811a. Thereby, the light emission degree of LED812a visually recognized by a player through the speaker decoration member 6a can be made uniform. The light emission mode of the LED 812a will be described later with reference to FIG. The speaker lens member 811 is provided with three screw holes 811d for screwing to the first speaker housing member 813.

  Here, the attachment structure of the speaker lens member 811, the speaker light emitting substrate 812, and the first speaker housing member 813 will be described with respect to the AA cross section and the BB cross section shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 75 and 76A, first, the screw 812c passes through the screw hole 812b from the rear side of the speaker light emitting substrate 812 and is screwed into the substrate screwing convex portion 811b of the speaker lens member 811. As a result, the speaker light emitting substrate 812 is attached to the speaker lens member 811. At this time, as shown in FIG. 76B, the LED 812a on the front surface of the speaker light emitting substrate 812 is housed in the space of the LED housing convex portion 811a of the speaker lens member 811.

  Next, from the front of the speaker lens member 811 integrated with the speaker light emitting substrate 812, the screw 811e passes through the screw hole 811d and is screwed into the lens screw projection 813b of the first speaker housing member 813. As a result, the speaker lens member 811 is attached to the first speaker housing member 813.

  Next, the upper right speaker 8a of the upper right speaker device 810 will be described. As shown in FIG. 77, the upper right speaker 8a is inserted into the cylinder portion 813a of the rear first speaker housing member 813. An attachment surface 813c for the upper right speaker 8a is provided at the tip of the tube portion 813a. In the attached state, only the mesh portion of the upper right speaker 8a is exposed from the tube portion 813a.

  The upper right speaker 8a vibrates air with an internal electromagnet and a cone-shaped diaphragm (not shown), and the air vibration is sealed inside the first speaker housing member 813 and the second speaker housing member 814 formed behind. Sound is output by resonating in space. In general, in a speaker device, a box that forms a closed space such as the first speaker storage member 813 and the second speaker storage member 814 is referred to as an enclosure. Here, the upper left speaker device 820 and the lower left speaker device 830 have the same structure as the upper right speaker device 810, but the spatial volumes of the respective enclosures are configured to be substantially the same.

  A speaker recess 814 a is formed on the back surface of the second speaker housing member 814. The speaker recess 814a will be described below with reference to FIGS. 78 and 79.

  FIG. 78 is a rear perspective view of the upper right speaker device 810. 79 is a view showing a longitudinal section of the gaming machine 1 including the upper right speaker device 810, (A) is a view showing a longitudinal section position, and (B) is a longitudinal sectional view.

  As shown in FIGS. 78 and 79, the back surface of the upper right speaker device 810 is configured by a second speaker housing member 814, and this back surface is attached to the base member 501 of the clear member holding frame 5. Then, the front member 502 is covered with the front member 502 (speaker decoration member 6a) of the clear member holding frame 5 from the front surface of the upper right speaker device 810 so that only the net portion of the upper right speaker 8a is visible to the player, and the front member 502 is the base member. By being attached to 501, the upper right speaker device 810 is fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 78, a speaker recess 814 a that is partially recessed forward is provided on the back surface of the second speaker housing member 814. The speaker recess 814a is provided so as to cut out a part below the second speaker storage member 814 along the line of the boundary 814b. With reference to FIG. 79, the effect by the speaker recessed part 814a is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 79 (A), when the vertical cross section (AA cross section) of the gaming machine 1 at a position where the upper right speaker device 810 partially covers the game area 21 is seen, as shown in FIG. The clear member holding frame 5 including the speaker device 810 has a clear member overlapping portion 815 that overlaps with the clear member 5a covering the game area 21 in a front view. The clear member overlapping portion 815 includes the lower right speaker device 810 and the lower portion of the speaker decoration member 6a.

  Here, the boundary 814 b of the speaker recess 814 a of the upper right speaker device 810 is provided along the guide rail 21 a that partitions the game area 21 of the game board 20. Therefore, by forming the base member 501 of the clear member holding frame 5 along the boundary 814b of the upper right speaker device 810, a space 816 between the clear member overlapping portion 815 and the clear member 5a can be provided. Become.

  By providing such a space 816 between the clear member 5a and the clear member overlapping portion 815, from the viewpoint of the player located below the clear member overlapping portion 815, as indicated by the dotted arrow in the figure. It is possible to visually recognize the game area 21 at the end of the guide rail 21a through the space 816. Therefore, the space 816 functions as a game area visually recognizable space that prevents the game area 21 visible to the player from being narrowed by the clear member overlapping portion 815 and makes the entire game area 21 visible.

  Thus, since the upper right speaker device 810 provided in the upper right corner of the clear member holding frame 5 can be enlarged by providing the clear member overlapping portion 815, the sound output and the light emission effect by the upper right speaker device 810 are made dynamic. The effect can be enhanced. Then, by providing the game area visually recognizable space 816 between the clear member overlapping portion 815 and the clear member 5a, the above-described effect can be obtained while maintaining the game area 21 visible to the player.

  Furthermore, with reference to FIGS. 80 to 83, the light emission effect of the upper right speaker device 810 will be described. FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a light emission effect mode of the upper right speaker device 810 and the upper left speaker device 820. FIG. 81 is an exploded perspective view of the speaker decoration member. FIG. 82 is a rear view of the upper right speaker device. FIG. 83 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the backward light emission pattern.

  As described above, the upper right speaker device 810 is provided with twelve LEDs 812a on the periphery of the upper right speaker 8a. As shown in FIG. 80, the LED 812a is partitioned into two regions by partition ribs 862b (see FIG. 82) of the speaker decoration member 6a covering the front surface. Thereby, when two specific LEDs 812a emit light, the light does not reach adjacent areas. Each area lights up in turn as shown by the arrows in the figure, all areas turn on all at once, or specific areas blink, allowing a variety of lighting effects with different lighting modes depending on the gaming state It is. Moreover, since the light emission effect linked | related with the sound effect of the upper right speaker 8a can also be performed, a production effect can be heightened more.

  As shown in FIGS. 81 and 82, the speaker decoration member 6a that includes the upper right speaker device 810 of the decoration device 6 includes a first speaker decoration member 861 that forms the upper right corner of the clear member holding frame 5, and an upper right speaker device 810. A second speaker decoration member 862 and a third speaker decoration member 863 that cover the front of the speaker. The upper right speaker device 810 is installed from the rear after the speaker decoration member 6a is assembled.

  The third speaker decoration member 863 covers the attachment surface 813c (see FIG. 77) of the upper right speaker 8a and the first speaker storage member 813 from the front, and the net portion of the upper right speaker 8a from the player through the central opening 863a. Expose to be visible. The second speaker decoration member 862 has a speaker lens member 811 (see FIG. 74) having a net part of the upper right speaker 8a and an opening 862a exposing the third speaker decoration member 863, and having a light emitting function of the upper right speaker device 810. Cover from the front. On the second speaker decoration member 862, a set of two partition ribs 862b protrudes rearward at six locations. The partition rib 862b is provided so that two LEDs 812a are accommodated between the adjacent partition ribs 862b and the front surface of the speaker lens member 811 is in contact with the speaker upper member 810 attached to the speaker decoration member 6a. Further, the rear surface of the second speaker decoration member 862 is formed with an uneven surface that diffuses the light of the LED 812a. The second speaker decoration member 862 and the third speaker decoration member 863 are sequentially fitted into the first speaker decoration member 861 from the rear, so that the attachment portions 862c and 862c of the second speaker decoration member 862 are respectively attached to the rear surfaces of the attachment portions 861c and 861d. 862d abuts, and the attachment portions 863c and 863d of the third speaker decoration member 863 abut on the rear surface. These mounting portions 861c, 862c and 863c are screwed, and similarly, the mounting portions 861d, 862d and 863d are also screwed, so that the first speaker decoration member 861, the second speaker decoration member 862 and the third speaker decoration member 863 are fixed. The speaker decoration member 6a is configured to be fixed together.

  A similar speaker decoration member 6 a is also provided at the left corner of the decoration device 6. Further, between the two speaker decoration members 6a, a first upper speaker decoration member 864, a second upper speaker decoration member 865 having a plurality of LEDs, and a third upper speaker decoration member 866 are formed. Then, light emission by the LED of the second upper speaker decoration member 865 disposed between the first upper speaker decoration member 864 and the third upper speaker decoration member 866 is performed using the upper plate propagation decoration device 250 described in FIG. Used for lighting effects.

(Backlight emission effect of speaker device)
Further, in the light emission effect of the LED 812a disposed on the front surface of the upper right speaker device 810, when the partition area of the LED 812a located in front of the game area 21 is turned on, the rear face of the partition area may be turned on. . This will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 83A and 83B are diagrams showing aspects of the rear light emission pattern. FIG. 83A is a conceptual cross-sectional view of arrangement, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 83 (A), a rear game area illumination member 818 capable of irradiating the rear game area 21 facing the game area visually recognizable space 816 is provided on the back surface of the clear member overlapping portion 815 of the upper right speaker device 810. Provided.

  And as shown to FIG. 83 (B), the back game area | region 21 can be illuminated by the light emission of the back game area illumination member 818. FIG. Since not only the decoration effect on the clear member holding frame 5 surrounding the game area 21 but also the game area 21 can be illuminated brightly, a big impact can be given to the player and the decoration effect is enhanced. Further, the LED 812a disposed in front of the rear game area illumination member 818 emits light at the timing of light emission, so that the rotational lighting effects of the six partitioned areas around the upper right speaker 8a are not monotonous and a high decoration effect is obtained. .

(Modification of game area visible space)
In the present embodiment, the game area visually recognizable space 816 along the speaker recess 814a is provided between the upper right speaker device 810 and the clear member 5a (see FIG. 79), but is not limited thereto. Referring to FIG. 84, an example of the game area visually recognizable space according to the modification will be described.

  FIG. 84 is a view showing a modified example of the game area visually recognizable space 816. In the modified example, the speaker recess 814a is not formed between the lower right speaker device 810 and the clear member 5a, and the lower surfaces of the upper right speaker device 810 and the surrounding speaker decoration member 6a are lowered forward from the clear member 5a. The inclined surface 817 is inclined. That is, since the inclined surface 817 is inclined downward from the rear upper end to the front lower end of the clear member overlapping portion 815, the game area visible space 816 has a triangular cross section whose vertical height increases toward the rear in the vertical cross section.

  The game area visually recognizable space 816 may be a space that has a distance in the front-rear direction that is greater than or equal to a predetermined distance between the clear member 5a and the clear member overlapping portion 815 without directly contacting them. Here, the distance in the front-rear direction equal to or greater than a predetermined distance refers to a distance that does not obstruct the line of sight when a player seated in front of the gaming machine 1 looks at the guide rail 21a above the gaming area 21.

  Thus, even if a part of the upper right speaker device 810 covers the front of the game area 21, by providing the game area visible space 816 that does not disturb the player's line of sight to the guide rail 21a, the game area is narrowed and obstructed. A powerful sound effect can be provided to the player without making it possible to improve the decoration effect.

(An alternative example of a speaker device)
In the present embodiment, the clear member holding frame 5 includes the upper right speaker device 810 and the upper left speaker device 820 at the upper right corner and the upper left corner, respectively, but is not limited to the speaker device. 85 and 86, an example will be given for an alternative example.

  FIG. 85 is a front view of an alternative gaming machine 1. FIG. 86 is a diagram illustrating a rendering aspect of an alternative movable device. In an alternative example, a right movable device 850 and a left movable device 855 are provided instead of the upper right speaker device 810 and the upper left speaker device 820, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 85, the right movable device 850 and the left movable device 855 have their main bodies exposed in front of the clear member holding frame 5. 86A, the right movable shaft 851 and the left movable shaft 856 included in the clear member holding frame 5 rotate in the direction of the arrow toward the game area 21, respectively. As shown in (B), the right movable device 850 and the left movable device 855 appear in front of the game area 21.

  At this time, on the back surface of the right movable device 850 and the left movable device 855, a game area visually recognizable space 853 and a game area visually recognizable space 858 are provided between the clear member 5a so that the entire game area 21 can be visually recognized even after the movement. It has been. The game area visually recognizable space 853 is formed corresponding to the clear member overlap portion 852 of the right movable device 850 that is generated when the overlap area with the game area 21 (clear member 5a) is maximized. Similarly, the game area visually recognizable space 858 is formed corresponding to the clear member overlapping portion 857 of the left movable device 855 that is generated when the overlapping area with the gaming area 21 is maximized.

  As described above, as the right movable device 850 is moved, at least one of the position and range of the clear member overlapping portion 852 and the game area visible space 853 is changed. Similarly, as the left movable device 855 moves, at least one of the position and range of the clear member overlapping portion 857 and the game area visible space 858 changes. Thereby, even if the right movable device 850 and the left movable device 855 are movable, the player can always visually recognize the entire game area 21. Therefore, while maintaining the game area 21 that can be visually recognized by the player, the scale moving in front of the game area 21 can be greatly produced, and the effect can be enhanced.

(Enclosure)
As described above, a general speaker outputs sound by causing air to vibrate by an internal electromagnet and a cone-shaped diaphragm (not shown) and causing the vibration of the air to resonate in the rear enclosure. Without the enclosure, the sound waves of the speakers are weakened by synthesizing the front and rear sounds, and it is particularly difficult to produce low sounds. Therefore, the enclosure of this embodiment seals the rear of the speaker so as not to emit the sound emitted from the rear of the speaker forward, so that it does not interfere with the sound wave emitted from the front. In such a sealed enclosure, since the air sealed in the box acts as a spring and affects the operation of the diaphragm, it can be said that the low frequency characteristics of the speaker are determined by the volume of the enclosure.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to make the characteristics of the four speakers 8a and 8b included in the gaming machine 1 uniform, the speaker devices 810 to 840 are provided with enclosures having substantially the same volume. However, the opening / closing frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 is provided with other decoration devices and gaming devices. In particular, it is not easy to dispose the lower left speaker device 830 and the lower right speaker device 840 below the gaming machine 1. .

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 87 to FIG. 93, a structure peculiar to the gaming machine 1 in the lower left speaker device 830 and the lower right speaker device 840 arranged below the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  First, the lower left speaker device 830 will be described with reference to FIGS. 87 and 88. FIG. 87 is a perspective view of the lower left speaker device 830. FIG. 88 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the lower part of the clear member holding frame 5 including the lower left speaker device 830 and the upper plate unit 11.

  The lower left speaker device 830 is disposed at the lower left corner of the clear member holding frame 5 (see FIG. 1). Since the lower left speaker device 830 is provided in the gap between the upper plate unit 11 and the lower plate unit 9, as shown in FIG. 87, the box shape of the enclosure 831 is the enclosure (first speaker housing member) of the upper right speaker device 810 described above. 813 and the second speaker storage member 814 (FIG. 75), but the box body volume is substantially the same. The upper surface 831 a of the enclosure 831 is formed according to the shape of the upper plate unit 11, and the inclined surface 831 b is formed according to the shape of the lower plate unit 9.

  In this way, the enclosure 831 of the lower left speaker device 830 where the installation space is limited forms a box according to the surrounding shape such as the upper plate unit 11 and the lower plate unit 9, so that the limited space is not wasted. It can be used to secure the necessary volume.

  As shown in FIG. 88, the upper plate 12 is placed between the lower left speaker device 830 and the bottom surface of the upper plate 12 so that the magnetic force of the electromagnet 832 of the lower left speaker device 830 does not reach the game ball of the upper plate 12. A magnetic defense member 833 that weakens the reaching magnetic force is provided. Specifically, the magnetic defense member 833 is formed of a metal mesh such as steel or a sheet metal. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game ball supplied to the upper plate 12 from the payout unit 41 through the guide channel 50 from being stopped by the upper plate 12 due to the magnetic force from the electromagnet 832.

  Next, the lower right speaker device 840 will be described with reference to FIGS. 89 to 93. FIG. 89 is a front view of the lower dish unit 9. FIG. 90 is an exploded perspective view of the lower dish unit 9. FIG. 91 is a perspective view and a front view of the lower right speaker device 840. FIG. 92 is a cross-sectional view of the lower right speaker device 840 taken along the line AA in the position AA in FIG. FIG. 93 is a cross-sectional view of the lower right speaker device 840 taken along the line AA with the firing handle 14 attached at the position AA in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 89 and 90, the lower right speaker device 840 is disposed on the firing handle 14 of the lower pan unit 9 provided at the lower part of the front frame 4 and on the lower left of the keyhole portion 15. The lower dish unit 9 is configured by attaching a lower right speaker device 840, a front member 902 on which a lower dish 10 is formed, and a firing handle 14 to a base member 901 attached to the front frame 4 (not shown) in order from the front. The

  The lower right speaker device 840 and the firing handle 14 are provided on the right side of the lower dish unit 9. As shown in FIGS. 90 and 93, the base member 901 has a cylindrical portion 901a into which the shaft portion 14a of the firing handle 14 is inserted, and a second speaker housing member 842 (see FIG. 92) of the lower right speaker device 840. An opening 901b to be fitted is formed. 90 to 92, the lower right speaker device 840 includes a cylindrical portion of the base member 901 in a box (enclosure) 843 formed by the first speaker storage member 841 and the second speaker storage member 842. An insertion hole 840a through which 901a is inserted is formed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 90 and 93, the front member 902 has an opening 902a through which the cylindrical portion 901a of the base member 901 is inserted, and the front surface of the speaker 8b when the lower right speaker device 840 is accommodated from the rear. An opening 902b that allows only the net portion to be visually recognized by the player is formed. The front member 902 also has a function of decorating the lower right speaker device 840.

  The lower right speaker device 840 disposed on the right side of the lower dish unit 9 is provided with a payout control device 410 (see FIG. 3) and a launching device 70 (see FIG. 4) around the rear, and holds a clear member around the front. An upper plate unit 11, a firing handle 14, and a keyhole portion 15 attached to the frame 5 are disposed. For this reason, the space in which the lower right speaker device 840 can be disposed is limited.

  Therefore, the lower right speaker device 840 uses the first speaker housing member 841 and the second speaker housing member 842 together with the lower left speaker device 830 in order to secure the enclosure 843 having the same space volume as the other speaker devices 810 to 830. Similarly, it is formed along the outer shape of the lower plate unit 9 and includes the lower surface of the lower plate unit 9. The enclosure 843 of the lower right speaker device 840 is provided with an insertion hole 840a so that the firing handle 14 can be inserted. Thereby, the lower right speaker device 840 can ensure substantially the same speaker performance as each of the speaker devices 810 to 830 without disturbing the arrangement of the launch handle 14.

  And since the enclosure volume of the speaker apparatus 810-840 arrange | positioned at the four corners of the gaming machine 1 is provided to be the same or substantially the same, it is possible to execute a powerful sound production with a homogeneous sound output, and further produce effects. Can be increased.

(Hinge cover member)
Next, the hinge cover member 503 provided at the upper left corner of the clear member holding frame 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 94 to 97. FIG. 94 is an enlarged front view of the upper left part of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 95 is a schematic side view of the upper left portion of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 96 is a perspective view of the upper decoration device before and after the hinge cover member 503 is attached. 97 is a cross-sectional view of the gaming machine 1 at the AA position in FIG.

  94, 95 and 97, the hinge part 4f of the front frame 4 is attached via the hinge 16 to the hinge part 2a of the main body frame 2 fixed to the island facility. The open / close frame 3 formed of the member holding frame 5 can be freely opened and closed. Further, the front frame 4 and the clear member holding frame 5 constituting the open / close frame 3 can be individually rotated by passing the shaft 19 vertically through the hinge portions 4g and 5e below the hinge 16. Is provided. 96 and 97, the clear member holding frame 5 is positioned between the hinge 16 and the shaft 19, and the upper left corner decoration portion 5f that covers the hinge portion 4g of the front frame 4 from above is used as the decoration device 6. Is included.

  Here, when the gaming machine 1 is shaken or shocked, such as when the gaming machine 1 is transported, the hinge 16 may hit the upper left corner decoration portion 5f of the clear member holding frame 5 and be damaged. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 94, 96, and 97, a hinge cover member 503 that covers the upper surface of the upper left corner decoration portion 5f is provided. As a result, the scratch due to the hinge 16 occurs not in the clear member holding frame 5 but in the hinge cover member 503. Since it is only necessary to replace the hinge cover member 503 that can be easily attached and detached, it is possible to reduce labor and cost.

(Game board locking member)
Next, the game board locking member 17 that locks the game board 20 to the front frame 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 98 and 99. FIG. 98 is a front view of the game board 20 in which the game area 21 is omitted. FIG. 99 is a perspective view of the game board locking member 17.

  In the gaming board 20 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 98, the locked portions 20a provided at the upper and lower two positions on the left end of the gaming board 20 are locked to the gaming board locking member 17 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 99, the game board locking member 17 is located on the side surface 17a, on the rear side of the game board 20 and on the screw face 17b screwed to the front frame 4, and on the front side of the game board 20, The game board 20 is configured by a locking surface 17d having a game board locking portion 17c that contacts the game board 20. And it has the function to earth | ground the game board 20 to contact | abut by using a metal material for the game board latching | locking part 17c.

  According to such a game board locking member 17, the grounding function works as well as the locking function, so that it is possible to prevent the game board 20 from being damaged. Further, it becomes possible to use a material that is easily charged, such as a resin veneer material, for the game board 20, and the choice of materials is expanded.

(Frame serial number seal positioning)
Next, a frame production number seal pasting structure 910 provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 100 and 101. FIG. 100 is a rear view of the front frame 4 at the frame serial number seal attachment position. 101 is a cross-sectional view of the frame serial number seal pasting structure 910 at the position AA in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 100, a region 4 h for attaching a frame serial number seal 911 is secured on the lower surface of the front frame 4. As shown in FIGS. 100 and 101, the frame manufacturing number seal attaching structure 910 includes a frame manufacturing number seal 911, an attachment region 4 h of the frame manufacturing number seal 911, and a transparent frame that protects the frame manufacturing number seal 911. Cover member 912. A groove 913 is formed in the vertical direction in order to determine the position where the frame serial number seal 911 is to be applied to the pasting area 4h of the front frame 4. Further, a cover is provided on the left and right outer sides of the frame serial number seal 911. A first locked portion 913a and a second locked portion 913b for locking the member 912 are formed. Further, the cover member 912 is formed with a first locking portion 912a and a second locking portion 912b that are locked to the first locked portion 913a and the second locked portion 913b.

  As a result, the operator only has to attach the frame serial number seal 911 to the back surface region 4h of the front frame 4 with the left side aligned with the groove 913, and thus the frame serial number seal 911 can be applied more accurately and efficiently. . Further, after the frame serial number seal 911 is pasted, the frame serial number seal 911 is covered with the cover member 912 from the rear, and the first locking portion 912a and the second locking portion 912b are respectively attached to the first cover of the back surface region 4h. It is hooked and fixed to the locking portion 913a and the second locked portion 913b. Thereby, there is no worry that the frame serial number seal 911 is peeled off during transportation.

(Connection between electrical wiring of various devices and relay board)
Subsequently, the relay board unit 310 disposed on the front frame 4 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 102 is a schematic diagram of the gaming machine 1 including the relay board unit 310. FIG. 103 is a perspective view of the front frame 4 before the relay board unit 310 is installed. FIG. 104 is a perspective view of the front frame 4 after the relay board unit 310 is installed. FIG. 105 is a front view of the front frame 4 at the position where the relay board unit 310 is installed. FIG. 106 is an exploded perspective view of the relay board unit 310. FIG. 107 is a rear perspective view of the cover member 340 constituting the relay board unit 310. FIG. 108 is a longitudinal sectional view of the front frame 4 showing the connection between the relay board unit 310 and the electrical wiring of various devices. FIG. 109 is a rear view of the front frame 4 at the position where the relay board unit 310 is installed. 110 is a longitudinal sectional view of the front frame 4 at the position AA in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 102 and 103, the relay board unit 310 is installed at the lower front portion of the front frame 4 of the gaming machine 1. The relay board unit 310 is connected to the electric wiring W from the ball lending operation device 300, the effect button 13, the various decoration devices 6, 7, and the like disposed on the clear member holding frame 5. The clear member holding frame 5 is a rotating unit that is rotatably installed on the front frame 4 via hinges (rotating units) provided on the upper left side and lower left side of the front frame 4. It is configured to be convertible (openable and closable) into a closed state overlapping the frame 4 and an open state rotated forward of the front frame 4. The relay board unit 310 is provided at a position (lower left corner) near the hinge on the lower left side of the front frame 4. The rotating unit is the clear member holding frame 5 or the upper plate unit 11 which is disposed so as to be rotatable with respect to the front frame 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 103 to 105, a mounting surface 4a for mounting the relay board unit 310 is formed at the lower left corner of the front surface of the front frame 4. The relay board unit 310 is fixed to the front surface of the mounting surface 4a. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 106, the relay board unit 310 includes a ball rental relay board 320, an effect relay board 330, and a cover member 340 that covers the ball rental relay board 320 and the effect relay board 330.

  The ball rental relay board 320 is a relay board related to the ball rental control, and is attached to the back surface of the cover member 340. The ball lending relay board 320 includes a ball lending first connector 321 provided at the top front of the board and a ball lending second connector 322 provided at the bottom front of the board. The first ball rental connector 321 and the second ball rental connector 322 are arranged side by side.

  The electric wire W1 (see FIG. 108) from the ball lending operation device 300 is connected to the ball lending first connector 321. The ball rental second connector 322 is connected to an electrical wiring W2 (see FIG. 108) from the inter-table second connector 512 of the inter-board relay board 510 (see FIG. 112) described later. The inter-board relay board 510 is a relay board arranged on the back side of the front frame 4 and is electrically connected to an inter-table device such as a CR unit arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1. It is a substrate. The inter-device is, for example, a card sand or a cash sand such as a CR unit disposed adjacent to the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 106, the effect relay board 330 is a relay board related to the effect control, and is attached to the back surface of the cover member 340 so as to be adjacent to the lateral side of the ball rental relay board 320. The effect relay board 330 includes three effect first connectors 331 that are arranged in a horizontal row in the upper part of the front surface of the board, and an effect second connector 332 that is provided in the lower part of the front surface of the board.

  The three effect first connectors 331 are connected to electrical wiring from the effect button 13 and the decoration devices 6 and 7. The effect second connector 332 is connected to the electrical wiring from the effect control device 150 disposed on the back surface of the front frame 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 106 and 107, the cover member 340 is configured as a frame that can accommodate the ball rental relay board 320 and the effect relay board 330.

  On the back surface of the cover member 340, a first housing part 340a for housing the ball rental relay board 320 and a second housing part 340b for housing the effect relay board 330 are formed.

  In the first housing part 340 a, a boss part 341 a for screwing the ball rental relay board 320 is formed at the lower part of the back surface of the cover member 340, and the ball rental relay board 320 is formed at the upper edge of the back surface of the cover member 340. An engagement piece 342a is formed to engage with the upper end of the. An insertion hole 323 (see FIG. 106) through which the shaft portion of the screw is inserted is formed in the lower left portion of the ball rental relay board 320, and the screw for fixing the ball rental relay board 320 to the cover member 340 is the ball rental relay board. The cover member 340 is screwed into the boss portion 341 a through the insertion hole 323 of 320. That is, with the upper part of the ball rental relay board 320 engaged with the engagement piece 342a of the cover member 340, the lower part of the ball rental relay board 320 is fixed to the boss part 341a of the cover member 340 via the screw. The ball rental relay board 320 is attached to the back surface of the cover member 340.

  In the second housing part 340b, a boss part 341b for screwing the effect relay board 330 is formed at the lower part of the back surface of the cover member 340, and the upper end of the effect relay board 330 is formed at the upper edge of the back surface of the cover member 340. An engagement piece 342b is formed to engage the. The boss part 341a and the boss part 341b are arranged adjacent to each other in the left-right direction. An insertion hole 333 (see FIG. 106) through which the shaft portion of the screw is inserted is formed in the lower right portion of the effect relay board 330, and a screw for fixing the effect relay board 330 to the cover member 340 is inserted into the effect relay board 330. The cover member 340 is screwed into the boss portion 341b through the hole 333. In other words, with the upper part of the production relay board 330 engaged with the engagement piece 342b of the cover member 340, the lower part of the production relay board 330 is fixed to the boss part 341b of the cover member 340 via the screw. The relay substrate 330 is attached to the back surface of the cover member 340.

  The cover member 340 corresponds to the opening 343 for exposing the first ball rental connector 321 at a position corresponding to the first ball rental connector 321 of the ball rental relay board 320, and the presentation first connector 331 of the presentation relay board 330. And an opening 344 for exposing the production first connector 331 at a position to be provided. Therefore, when the ball rental relay board 320 and the production relay board 330 are installed on the cover member 340, electrical wiring can be inserted into and removed from the ball rental first connector 321 and the production first connector 331. With respect to the second connector 322 and the production second connector 332, the front wall of the cover member 340 becomes a baffle plate, and electrical wiring cannot be inserted or removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 103 to 105, the cover member 340 on which the ball rental relay board 320 and the production relay board 330 are arranged is fixed to the mounting surface 4a of the front frame 4 via screws (not shown).

  104 and 108, the ball rental relay board 320 of the relay board unit 310 is located at the lower left corner of the front surface of the front frame 4, and the inter-board relay board 510 is located at the lower part of the back surface of the front frame 4. doing.

  The electric wire W1 from the ball lending operation device 300 disposed in the clear member holding frame 5 is connected to the ball lending first connector 321 of the ball lending relay board 320 through the opening 343 of the cover member 340.

  In addition, the electric wire W2 from the inter-base second connector 512 of the inter-base relay board 510 is connected to the base part second connector 322 of the base part relay board 320. A through-hole 4b (see FIGS. 103 and 104) penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the mounting surface 4a of the front frame 4, and the electrical wiring W2 connected to the second ball rental connector 322 is shown in FIG. Thus, it is pulled out to the rear side of the front frame 4 through the through hole 4b, and connected to the inter-base second connector 512 of the inter-base relay board 510 as shown in FIG.

  Note that the inter-base first connector 511 of the inter-base relay board 510 is connected to a not-shown inter-stage device via the electrical wiring W3.

  As described above, the ball lending operation device 300 and the inter-device are the ball lending relay board 320 (second relay board) on the front side of the front frame 4 and the inter-table relay board 510 (first relay) on the back side of the front frame 4. Connected to each other via a substrate).

  In the effect relay board 330 of the relay board unit 310, the electrical wiring from the effect button 13 and the decoration devices 6, 7 arranged on the clear member holding frame 5 is connected to the effect first connector 331, and the front frame 4 The electrical wiring from the production control device 150 disposed on the back surface of the production is connected to the production second connector 332. The electrical wiring connected to the production second connector 332 is drawn out to the rear side of the front frame 4 through the through hole 4 b of the front frame 4 and connected to the production control device 150. In this way, the effect control related devices such as the effect button 13 and the decoration devices 6 and 7 and the effect control device 150 are connected to each other via the effect relay board 330 on the front side of the front frame 4.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the ball lending operation device of the clear member holding frame and the inter-device such as the CR unit are connected only through the inter-unit relay board provided on the back surface of the front frame. It was necessary to pull out the electrical wiring from the operation device to the back side of the front frame and then connect it to the inter-station relay board, and it was necessary to increase the length of the electrical wiring from the ball rental operating device to the inter-base relay board . For this reason, the handling of the electrical wiring from the ball lending operation device to the inter-station relay board has been complicated and complicated.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is disposed on the front surface of the front frame 4 in addition to the inter-station relay substrate 510 disposed on the back surface of the front frame 4 as a relay substrate used for connection with the inter-device. The ball rental relay board 320 is provided. The ball lending operation device 300 and the ball lending relay board 320 are connected by the electric wiring W1, the ball lending relay board 320 and the inter-station relay board 510 are connected by the electric wiring W2, and the inter-table relay board 510 and the inter-table apparatus are electric wiring. Connected by W3 (see FIG. 108). Thus, since the electric wiring W1 from the ball lending operation device 300 provided in the clear member holding frame 5 is connected to the ball lending relay substrate 320 on the front surface of the front frame 4, the ball lending operation device 300 and the ball lending relay substrate are connected. The wiring connection with 320 becomes easy. Since the ball rental relay board 320 and the inter-station relay board 510 arranged on the front frame 4 are connected by the electric wiring W2, the electric wiring W1 is connected to the ball rental relay board in the maintenance of the ball rental operating device 300 or the like. When the electric wiring W1 is removed from the front frame 4, the electric wiring W1 is pulled out from the rear side to the front side, or when the electric wiring W1 is attached to the ball rental relay board 320, the electric wiring W1 is drawn from the front side to the rear side. There is no need to do this, and the wiring work of electrical wiring can be improved.

  In addition, the connection of the electric wiring W1 to the ball rental relay board 320 is performed in a state where the clear member holding frame 5 is opened with respect to the front frame 4, but the ball rental relay board 320 is located at the lower front side of the front frame 4. Since the lower left side portion of the front frame 4 is disposed near the hinge, the length of the electric wiring W1 of the ball lending operation device 300 extending from the lower left portion of the clear member holding frame 5 is set to be short. can do. Therefore, when the clear member holding frame 5 is closed, it is difficult for the electric wiring W1 to sag, and it is possible to prevent the electric wiring W1 from being sandwiched between the clear member holding frame 5 and the front frame 4.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ball lending operation device 300 and the inter-device device are disposed on the rear side of the front frame 4 and the ball lending relay board 320 disposed on the front side of the front frame 4. By connecting through the inter-station relay board 510, the electrical wiring from the ball lending operation device 300 to the inter-table relay board 510 can be easily handled.

  The ball rental relay board 320 includes a ball rental first connector 321 that can be connected to the electric wiring W1 from the ball rental operating apparatus 300, and a ball rental second connector 322 that can be connected to the electric wiring W2 from the inter-board relay board 510. Are provided on the front side of the substrate. Thus, since the ball rental relay board 320 is a single-sided mounting board, the board manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The ball rental relay board 320 is attached to the front frame 4 via the cover member 340. The cover member 340 is configured to cover the second ball rental connector 322 of the first ball rental relay board 320 and includes an opening 343 through which the first ball rental connector 321 is exposed. Thereby, even when the cover member 340 is installed, the electric wiring W1 can be attached to and detached from the first ball rental connector 321 and an illegal act on the second ball rental connector 322 to which the electric wiring W2 is connected can be prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 110, a lower tray unit 9 (storage unit) having a lower tray 10 that can store game balls is installed in the lower front portion of the front frame 4. The lower dish unit 9 is attached to the front frame 4 so as to be positioned in front of the ball rental second connector 322 of the ball rental relay board 320 and the effect second connector 332 of the effect relay board 330.

  Since the lower plate unit 9 is located in front of the lower portion of the relay board unit 310 as described above, it does not hinder the attachment and detachment of the electric wiring with respect to the first ball rental connector 321 and the production first connector 331. Unauthorized acts on the second connector 322 and the production second connector 332 can be prevented.

  In addition, a protruding wall 345 protruding forward is formed at the front center position of the cover member 340 of the relay board unit 310. The protruding wall 345 extends substantially horizontally in the left-right direction on the front surface of the cover member 340. In a state where the lower plate unit 9 and the relay substrate unit 310 are installed on the front frame 4, the upper surface position of the protruding wall 345 is set to be substantially the same height as the upper surface of the lower plate unit 9. Is set so that the gap in the front-rear direction between the lower plate unit 9 and the protruding wall 345 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the rear side of the lower tray unit 9. Note that the upper surface of the protruding wall 345 is configured to be inclined downward toward the front of the gaming machine 1.

(Controller unit)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 111 to 113, the control unit 400 disposed at the lower back of the front frame 4 will be described.

  FIG. 111 is a rear view of the control unit 400 disposed on the front frame 4 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 112 is a partially enlarged view of the control unit 400. FIG. 113 is an exploded perspective view of the control unit 400.

  As shown in FIGS. 111 to 113, the control unit 400 is a frame member for attaching a plate member 580 (see FIG. 113) disposed on the back surface of the front frame 4 and various constituent members. A base member 401 disposed on the back surface of 580, a payout control device 410 attached to the back surface of the base member 401, a power supply device 450 attached to the center of the back surface of the base member 401 so as to be adjacent to the payout control device 410, Is provided. In addition, on the back surface of the base member 401, an inter-table relay board 510 connected to an inter-table device such as a CR unit, and an effect control relay board 520 connected to the effect control device 150 are provided. The effect control relay board 520 is disposed above the inter-board relay board 510.

  The payout control device 410 includes a first connection unit 411 that can input and output data from the payout control board, a second connection unit 412 for connecting the power supply device 450 and the game control device 100 to the payout control board, Is provided.

  The power supply device 450 includes a switch 451 for turning on and off the power supply, a power supply control board 453 having a connection portion 452 that is electrically connected to various devices and the like, and a lid portion 454 that covers the power supply control board 453. .

  The payout control device 410, the power supply device 450, the inter-table relay board 510, and the effect control relay board 520 are attached to the back surface of the base member 401, and the plate member 580 is attached to the front surface of the base member 401 (see FIG. 113). . The base member 401 is made of resin, while the plate member 580 is made of metal. Therefore, the plate member 580 has conductivity and can be electrically conducted.

  On one side of the base member 401, an upper rotation bearing portion 405 and a lower rotation bearing portion 406 are formed. The upper rotation bearing portion 405 and the lower rotation bearing portion 406 are attached to a shaft portion provided on the front frame 4 and are rotatable around the shaft portion.

  The inter-table relay board 510 is screwed to the base member 401 with a screw 517 (see FIG. 112) together with the relay board cover member 516 that covers the inter-base relay board 510. The effect control relay board 520 is fitted and fixed to the base member 401.

  As shown in FIG. 113, the attachment portion 402 formed as a substantially flat surface in the base member 401 engages with the engagement protrusion of the payout control device 410 and is attached and detached by sliding movement of the payout control device 410. An engagement receiving portion 404 (see FIG. 117) that enables the above is formed. In addition, the attachment portion 402 is formed with an engagement receiving portion 407 that engages with an engagement protrusion of the power supply device 450 and allows the power supply device 450 to be attached and detached by sliding movement.

  As shown in FIGS. 111 and 113, a through hole 408 that penetrates in the front-rear direction is formed at a substantially central position of the attachment portion 402, and can be engaged with one side surface of the power supply device 450 in the through hole 408. An engaging claw 431 and an engaging claw 432 that can be engaged with one side surface of the dispensing control device 410 are provided. In addition, the mounting portion 402 is provided with two wiring openings 433 and 434 for passing the electrical wiring while avoiding the power supply device 450.

  As shown in FIG. 111, the first connection portion 411 of the payout control device 410 and the payout connector 513 of the inter-station relay board 510 are electrically connected via an electrical wiring W4 with a connector (see FIG. 117). . A connector cover member 475 that covers the connector WC1 (see FIG. 119) of the electrical wiring W4 connected to the first connection portion 411 is attached to the payout control device 410 on the first connection portion 411. This connector cover member 475 can prevent the connector WC1 connected to the first connection portion 411 from acting illegally. The case member of the payout control device 410 has a substantially cylindrical cover attachment portion 420 (see FIG. 113) for attaching the connector cover member 475. The cover attachment portion 420 has a screw hole, and the connector cover member 475 is fixed to the cover attachment portion 420 by screwing.

  The effect control relay board 520 is the second connection of the effect connection unit 521 connected to the electric wiring from the effect control device 150, the game control connection unit 522 connected to the electric wiring from the game control device 100, and the payout control device 410. A payout connection portion 523 connected to the electrical wiring from the connection portion 412 is provided.

  The inter-table relay board 510 includes an inter-base first connector 511 that connects to the electric wiring from the inter-table device, an inter-table second connector 512 that connects to the electric wiring from the ball rental relay board 320 (see FIG. 106), A payout connector 513 connected to the electrical wiring from the first connection portion 411 of the payout control device 410. A fuse 514 for interrupting excessive current from the power supply device 450 is provided on the inter-station relay board 510.

  As shown in FIG. 113, a relay board cover member 516 that covers the inter-base relay board 510 has a connector cover member that covers the connector WC2 (see FIG. 118) of the electrical wiring W4 connected to the payout connector 513 on the payout connector 513. 551 is attached. This connector cover member 551 can prevent the connector WC2 connected to the payout connector 513 from acting illegally. The connector cover member 551 may be used by inverting the same member as the connector cover member 475.

  FIG. 114 is a perspective view of the relay board cover member 516 fitted to the inter-base relay board 510. The relay board cover member 516 has an opening having a shape corresponding to each connector of the inter-base relay board 510, and each connector can be inserted through the opening, and is laminated on the inter-base relay board 510. Arranged. The relay board cover member 516 has a substantially cylindrical cover attachment portion 555 for attaching the connector cover member 551 by screwing. The cover attaching portion 555 is formed with a screw hole 555a that engages with a screw portion of a screw for fixing the connector cover member 551.

  FIG. 115 is a perspective view of the connector cover member 551. When the connector cover member 551 is attached to the relay board cover member 516, the top plate part 560 disposed substantially parallel to the inter-base relay board 510, and the side wall part 562 standing upright from the top plate part 560, Have The side wall portion 562 has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape, and includes three side walls 562a, 562b, and 562c. In the central side wall 562b, a side wall 562a is provided substantially vertically at one end, and a side wall 562c is provided substantially vertically at the other end. An opening 570 is provided to face the central side wall 562b. When the connector cover member 551 is attached to the relay board cover member 516, the opening 570 becomes a portion through which the electrical wiring W4 connected to the payout connector 513 of the inter-board relay board 510 passes (see FIG. 118).

  As shown in FIGS. 114 and 115, the connector cover member 551 has an arcuate positioning portion 564 that stands from the top plate portion 560 near the side wall 562a, and the top plate portion 560 along the surface of the side wall 562c. A cover engaging portion 566 extending substantially vertically. The inner peripheral surface of the positioning portion 564 is formed corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the substantially cylindrical cover mounting portion 555. The connector cover member 551 is positioned by fitting the positioning portion 564 to the end portion of the cover attachment portion 555.

  The top plate portion 560 has a semicircular tongue portion 560a at one end and a screw receiving portion 560b for receiving the head portion of a screw 518 (see FIGS. 112 and 116) for attaching the connector cover member 551 on the tongue portion 560a. Have. The semicircular tongue portion 560a and the circular screw receiving portion 560b are provided coaxially, and a through hole 560c extending on these axes is formed in the top plate portion 560. By the positioning portion 564, the through hole 560c is aligned at a position facing the screw hole 555a of the cover mounting portion 555.

  116 is a cross-sectional view of the control unit 400 taken along DD in FIG. The cover attachment portion 555 of the relay board cover member 516 has a screw hole 555 a, and the connector cover member 551 is attached to the cover attachment portion 555 by a screw 518. The cover engaging portion 566 of the connector cover member 551 is engaged with the hole portion 516a of the relay board cover member 516 at the tip end portion 566a (a portion protruding from the side wall portion 562 to the opposite side of the top plate portion 560). To do.

  FIG. 117 is a cross-sectional view of the control unit 400 along AA in FIG. The electrical wiring W4 from the first connection portion 411 of the payout control device 410 dives to the back side of the power supply device 450 through one wiring opening 433 and passes through the space (gap) between the base member 401 and the plate member 580. Then, it exits from the other wiring opening 434 and is connected to the payout connector 513 of the inter-station relay board 510. That is, a part of the electrical wiring W4 is disposed between the base member 401 and the plate member 580.

  118 is a cross-sectional view of the control unit 400 taken along the line BB of FIG. The inter-station relay board 510 is sandwiched and covered by the relay board cover member 516 and the base member 401. The relay board cover member 516 and the base member 401 can be housed inside the interstage relay board 510 in a sealed state (sealed state) except for a predetermined part. This makes it difficult to attach an unauthorized electronic component to the inter-station relay board 510. Here, the predetermined part of the inter-board relay board 510 that is not sealed includes the inter-base first connector 511, the inter-base second connector 512, the payout connector 513, and the like. Note that the back surface of the inter-board relay board 510 is in contact with an upright wall 417 (see FIG. 113) that stands up from the base member 401 toward the inter-board relay board 510, so that unauthorized electronic components cannot be attached. Yes.

  The height (distance) of the top plate portion 560 of the connector cover member 551, that is, the height T1 of the opening portion 570, measured from the outer surface of the relay board cover member 516, is the connector WC2 of the electrical wiring W4 connected to the payout connector 513. It is preferable to make it shorter than the height. In this case, in the state where the connector cover member 551 is attached to the relay board cover member 516, the connector WC2 cannot be removed, so that illegality with respect to the payout connector 513 can be prevented. Further, since the height T1 of the opening 570 is set smaller than the diameter of the game ball used in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the connector cover member 551 through the opening 570. .

  FIG. 119 is a cross-sectional view of the control unit 400 taken along the line CC of FIG. The height (distance) of the top plate portion 475a of the connector cover member 475, that is, the height T2 of the opening portion 470, measured from the case member of the payout control device 410, is the connector of the electrical wiring W4 connected to the first connection portion 411. It is preferable to make it shorter than the height of WC1. In this case, in the state where the connector cover member 475 is attached to the payout control device 410, the connector WC1 cannot be removed, so that it is possible to prevent fraud with respect to the first connection portion 411. In addition, since the height T2 of the opening 470 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball used in the gaming machine 1, the game ball can be prevented from entering the connector cover member 475 from the opening 470.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a inter-station relay board 510 having a inter-table first connector 511 that can be connected to a CR unit (inter-table apparatus), a payout control device 410 capable of paying out game balls, and an inter-table relay board 510. And an electrical wiring W4 to which the payout control device 410 can be electrically connected. Further, the gaming machine 1 includes connector cover members 475 and 551 that cover the connectors WC1 and WC2 of the electric wiring W4 connected to the inter-station relay board 510 and the payout control device 410, respectively. Therefore, it becomes difficult to insert and remove the connectors WC1 and WC2 connected to the inter-station relay board 510 and the payout control device 410, and it is possible to prevent an illegal act on the inter-base relay board 510 and the payout control device 410. . Here, the fraudulent act is, for example, an act of trying to obtain a certain number of rental balls by fraudulently acting on the connectors WC1 and WC2 even though there is no balance data in the CR unit (inter-device). is there.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a base member 401 on which the inter-base relay board 510 and the payout control device 410 can be attached on one side, and a conductive plate member 580 that can be attached on the other side of the base member 401. . The electrical wiring W4 is disposed between the base member 401 and the plate member 580. With this configuration, the electrical wiring W4 is protected, and it is possible to prevent fraud from being performed on the electrical wiring W4 itself. In addition, the conductive plate member 580 makes the electrical wiring W4 less susceptible to static electricity generated in a game ball flow path or the like disposed in front of the plate member 580.

  The gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board cover member 516 that covers the inter-base relay board 510, and the base member 401 and the relay board cover member 516 can accommodate the inter-base relay board 510 in a sealed state. Therefore, it becomes difficult to attach unauthorized electronic parts to the front and back of the inter-station relay board 510.

  Further, since the height of the opening in the connector cover members 475 and 551 is set to be lower than the diameter of the game ball, it is assumed that the game ball enters the space (gap) in the connector cover members 475 and 551. Can be prevented.

(Closed unit)
Next, the closing unit 600 disposed on the front frame 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 120 to 124.

  120 is a perspective view of the front frame 4 after the closing unit 600 is installed. FIG. 121 is a perspective view of the front frame 4 before the closing unit 600 is installed. 122 is an exploded perspective view of the closing unit 600. FIG. 123A is a rear view of the closing unit 600, and FIG. 123B is a right side view of the closing unit 600. FIG. 124A is a schematic front view of the closed unit 600 in the closed state, and FIG. 124B is a schematic front view of the closed unit 600 in the opened state.

  As shown in FIGS. 120 and 121, the closing unit 600 is a unit attached to the front surface of the lower left portion of the front frame 4. The closing unit 600 is located above the relay board unit 310.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 120, the gaming machine 1 includes a payout unit 41 (ball payout device) for paying out game balls, and a guide channel 50 for guiding the game balls payed out from the payout unit 41. Prepare. The guide channel 50 includes a first channel 51 provided on the front frame 4 side and a second channel 52 provided on the clear member holding frame 5 side. The second flow path 52 is a passage projecting rearward from the clear member holding frame 5, and when the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state, the upstream end of the second flow path 52 is the first side on the front frame 4 side. It is configured to connect to and communicate with the downstream end of one flow path 51. When the clearing ball holding frame 5 is in the closed state, when the game ball is paid out from the payout unit 41, the paid-out game ball passes through the first flow path 51 on the front frame 4 side and the clear member holding frame. It flows into the second flow path 52 on the 5 side and is guided to the upper plate 12 (see FIG. 1) through the second flow path 52.

  When the clear member holding frame 5 is open with respect to the front frame 4, the closing unit 600 closes the downstream end of the first flow path 51 with the closing plate 620 (see FIG. 124A), and the first flow The game ball is prevented from flowing out from the road 51.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball falls from the first flow path 51, such as over the closing plate 620, the fall ball is a saucer portion of the flow path forming member 60 installed at the lower front of the front frame 4. 61 (see FIG. 120). As shown in FIG. 120, the flow path forming member 60 protrudes in front of the front frame 4 at a position below the closing plate 620 and can collect the falling ball, and the game ball collected by the saucer unit 61. And a falling ball guiding path 62 that guides to the lower plate 10 (see FIG. 4). The saucer portion 61 is surrounded by an upright wall 61a that rises from the bottom surface of the saucer portion 61, and is configured so that the dropped game ball does not flow down from the periphery portion. The falling ball guide path 62 is disposed so as to be located behind the tray part 61, and the upstream end of the falling ball guide path 62 and the rear end part of the tray part 61 are connected to each other. The downstream end of the falling ball guiding path 62 is connected to the gaming ball discharge port 10c (see FIG. 4) of the lower tray 10, and the gaming balls that have passed through the falling ball guiding path 62 are supplied to the lower tray 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 122, 123 (A), and 123 (B), the closing unit 600 includes a base member 610 that is detachably disposed on the lower front surface of the front frame 4, and a front surface of the base member 610. A closing plate 620 arranged to be movable up and down, and a coil spring 630 that biases the closing plate 620 upward. The closing unit 600 is attached to the front frame 4 as an integrated (one) unit including a base member 610, a closing plate 620, and a coil spring 630.

  The base member 610 is a quadrangular plate member. An opening 4c (see FIG. 121) formed at the attachment position of the closing unit 600 of the front frame 4 is disposed so that the downstream end of the first flow path 51 is located. An opening 611 is formed at a position corresponding to the downstream end of the one flow path 51. When the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state, the upstream end of the second flow path 52 (see FIG. 4) is inserted into the opening 611 of the base member 610, and the base member 610 is connected to the second flow path 52. It is configured to allow connection between the upstream end and the downstream end of the first flow path 51.

  Further, an engaging claw 614 that protrudes downward is formed at the lower end of the base member 610, and an insertion hole 615 through which the screw shaft of the member fixing screw is inserted is formed at the left and right upper corners of the base member 610. ing. With the engaging claws 614 of the base member 610 engaged with the back side of the lower edge of the opening 4 c of the front frame 4, the fixing screw is screwed into the screw receiving portion of the front frame 4 through the insertion hole 615 of the base member 610. By combining, the base member 610 is fixed to the front surface of the front frame 4.

  Further, a closing plate 620 is attached to the lower front surface of the base member 610 so as to be slidable up and down.

  The closing plate 620 is a plate member formed in a rectangular shape, and is an opening / closing member that opens and closes the downstream end of the first flow path 51 in accordance with the opening / closing state of the clear member holding frame 5. The closing plate 620 includes an upper limit position (closing upper limit position) for closing the lower portion of the downstream end of the first flow path 51 as shown in FIG. 124 (A), and a first flow as shown in FIG. 124 (B). It is configured to be movable between a lower limit position (opening lower limit position) at which the downstream end of the path 51 is opened. Note that the closing height H when the closing plate 620 is located at the upper limit position, that is, the height from the bottom surface of the first flow path 51 to the upper end of the closing plate 620 is larger than the radius of the game ball. It is configured.

  As shown in FIGS. 122 and 123B, the closing plate 620 is constantly urged toward the upper limit position (upward) by a coil spring 630 as an urging member. Two coil springs 630 are provided on the front side of the base member 610 at a predetermined interval on the left and right. The upper end of the right coil spring 630 is locked to a locking portion 612 formed on the front side of the base member 610 and on the right side of the opening 611, and the lower end of the coil spring 630 is above the closing plate 620. Locked to a locking portion 621 formed on the right side. The upper end of the left coil spring 630 is locked to a locking portion 612 formed on the front side of the base member 610 and on the left side of the opening 611, and the lower end of the coil spring 630 is above the closing plate 620. It is locked to a locking portion 621 formed on the left side.

  As shown in FIGS. 123 (A) and 124 (A), the closing plate 620 reaches the upper limit position based on the urging force of the two coil springs 630 when the clear member holding frame 5 is in the open state. It is configured to rise. 120 shows the case where the clear member holding frame 5 is open, but in FIG. 120, the closing plate 620 is shown in the lower limit position for convenience of explanation.

  As shown in FIGS. 122 and 123 (B), the front surface of the closing plate 620 is formed as a flat surface. The front surface of the closing plate 620 rises in a plate shape and the front end surface is inclined downward toward the front. An inclined wall 622 is formed. The inclined wall 622 is a member for moving the closing plate 620 to the lower limit position when the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state, and is a protruding portion that protrudes backward from the lower portion of the upstream end of the second flow path 52. 53 (see FIG. 125). The protrusion 53 is a plate-like member that extends rearward from the bottom surface of the second flow path 52 and protrudes rearward from the upstream end of the second flow path 52.

  The right side surface 622a of the inclined wall 622 is an inclined surface that is inclined downward to the right side so as to guide the game ball that has fallen from the first flow path 51 toward the downstream side of the falling ball guide path 62 (see FIG. 120). It has become. The inclined wall 622 is formed to be inclined in the left-right direction with respect to the vertical direction, but may be formed so as to extend in the vertical direction without being inclined.

  As shown in FIG. 123 (A), on the back surface of the closing plate 620, there are two engaging portions 623 that engage with slit-like guide portions 613 formed in the base member 610 with a predetermined interval in the left-right direction. One is formed. The engaging portion 623 is formed as an L-shaped protrusion that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the closing plate 620 and has a distal end portion bent and extending leftward.

  As shown in FIGS. 122 and 123A, the base member 610 is provided with a slit-shaped guide portion 613 extending vertically in accordance with the operation range of the closing plate 620. The guide part 613 has a slit part 613a through which the engaging part 623 of the closing plate 620 can pass, and an engaging guide part 613b in which the tip part of the engaging part 623 is slidably engaged. The slit part 613a and the engagement guide part 613b are extended in the up-down direction in a state of being arranged side by side. The slit portion 613a is formed with an insertion port 613c for inserting the engaging portion 623 when the closing plate 620 is attached.

  When attaching the closing plate 620 to the base member 610, the engaging portion 623 of the closing plate 620 is inserted into the insertion port 613 c of the base member 610 and then slid leftward so that the engaging portion 623 is engaged with the guide portion 613. It engages with the combined guide portion 613b. Accordingly, the closing plate 620 is attached to the base member 610 so as to be movable up and down along the engagement guide portion 613b and the slit portion 613a.

  Next, the operation of the closing unit 600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 125 to 127.

  FIG. 125 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of the gaming machine 1 with the clear member holding frame 5 open. 126 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the gaming machine 1 in the process of changing the clear member holding frame 5 from the open state to the closed state. FIG. 127 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the gaming machine 1 with the clear member holding frame 5 closed.

  When the clear member holding frame 5 is in the open state as shown in FIG. 125, the closing plate 620 is pulled up to the upper limit position by the biasing force of the coil spring 630, and the downstream end of the first flow path 51 is closed by the closing plate 620. The In such a closed state, the closing plate 620 closes the lower portion of the downstream end of the first flow path 51, and the outflow of game balls from the first flow path 51 is prevented.

  In the process of converting the clear member holding frame 5 from the open state to the closed state when the clear member holding frame 5 is closed, as shown in FIG. 126, it protrudes backward from the second flow path 52 on the clear member holding frame 5 side. The projecting portion 53 that abuts against the inclined wall 622 of the closing plate 620 from the front side. Since the front end surface of the inclined wall 622 is configured to incline downward toward the front, the inclined wall 622 is pressed rearward by the protruding portion 53 as the clear member holding frame 5 rotates in the closing direction. Thus, the closing plate 620 is pushed downward from the upper limit position against the biasing force of the coil spring 630.

  In the state before the clear member holding frame 5 is completely closed with respect to the front frame 4, that is, in the state where the first flow path 51 and the second flow path 52 are not communicated with each other, When a part of a certain game ball flows out of the first flow path 51 beyond the closing plate 620, the game ball falls to the tray 61 and is guided to the lower plate 10 through the drop ball guide path 62. .

  As shown in FIG. 127, when the clear member holding frame 5 is completely closed with respect to the front frame 4, the closing plate 620 is pushed down to the lower limit position by the protrusion 53 of the second flow path 52. When the closing plate 620 is lowered to the lower limit position in this way, the upstream end of the second flow path 52 is connected to the downstream end of the first flow path 51 through the opening 611 of the base member 610 of the closing unit 600, and these first flows The guide channel 50 is formed by the path 51 and the second channel 52. As a result, the game balls in the first flow path 51 that have been blocked by the closing plate 620 flow into the second flow path 52 from the first flow path 51 and pass through the second flow path 52 to obtain the upper plate. 12 leads to. On the inner wall of the second flow path 52, a guide portion 55 for guiding the game ball toward the left end of the upper plate 12 is formed to protrude.

  When the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state, the distal end portion of the protruding portion 53 of the second flow path 52 is located above the closing plate 620 and the downstream end of the first flow path 51 and the base member. Between the lower edge part of the opening part 611 of 610, it will be in the state inserted in the recessed part 4d (refer FIG. 124 (B) and FIG. 127) formed in the front frame 4. FIG. As a result, a gap is not formed in the connection portion between the first flow path 51 and the second flow path 52, and the game ball flowing down the first flow path 51 can smoothly flow into the second flow path 52. it can.

  Further, a wall portion 54 that protrudes downward is formed on the bottom surface of the second flow path 52, and the wall portion 54 extends above the saucer portion 61 as the clear member holding frame 5 is converted to the closed state. Since it moves toward the rear side, the game ball staying in the tray 61 is pushed backward by the wall 54 and guided to the falling ball guide path 62. The standing wall 61a of the tray 61 is formed to be lower than the diameter of the game ball, and the protruding height of the second flow path 52 below the wall 54 can contact the game ball in the tray 61. In addition, the height is set so as not to overlap the upright wall 61a.

  When the clear member holding frame 5 is converted from the closed state to the open state, the operation is the reverse of the above-described operation, and the protrusion 53 of the second flow path 52 moves forward from the state shown in FIG. The closing plate 620 is raised from the lower limit position to the upper limit position by the biasing force of the coil spring 630, and the downstream end of the first flow path 51 is closed by the closing plate 620 as shown in FIG.

  According to the gaming machine 1 including the closing unit 600 described above, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state, the closing plate 620 is pushed down to the lower limit position by the protruding portion 53 of the second flow path 52 on the clear member holding frame 5 side. When the first channel 51 communicates and the clear member holding frame 5 is in the open state, the closing plate 620 is pulled up to the upper limit position by the biasing force of the coil spring, and the first channel 51 is closed. The inclined wall 622 of the closing plate 620 with which the protruding portion 53 of the second channel 52 abuts is formed so as to stand up like a plate from the front surface of the closing plate 620, and is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-30905. Compared with the inclined portion of the closing member, the area occupied by the inclined wall 622 in the left-right width direction of the closing plate 620 is narrower. By forming the inclined wall 622 of the closing plate 620 as a narrow member in this way, when the clear member holding frame 5 is opened and the closing plate 620 is raised, the first flow path 51 and the second flow path 52 are separated. The game balls located between them are not easily pushed up by the inclined wall 622. Thereby, the jumping-out of the game ball when the clear member holding frame 5 is opened can be suppressed, and the game ball can be prevented from flowing into the gaps of various devices arranged in the clear member holding frame 5.

  In the gaming machine 1, one closing unit 600 is configured by attaching the closing plate 620 and the coil spring 630 to the base member 610. And since this closure unit 600 was installed in the front frame 4 of the gaming machine 1, the attachment and removal of the closure unit 600 can be easily performed.

  Further, the front frame 4 has a tray 61 that can collect the game balls that have dropped from the first flow path 51 at a position below the closing plate 620, and guides the game balls collected by the tray 61 to the lower plate 10. Since the falling ball guiding path 62 is disposed, the falling gaming ball can be guided to the lower plate 10 even when the gaming ball in the first flow path 51 has climbed over the closing plate 620. it can.

[Modification of closure unit]
Next, a modified example of the closing unit 600 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 128 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the gaming machine 1 around the position where the closing unit 600 according to the modification is installed.

  In the closing unit 600 according to the modification, the inclined wall 622 of the closing plate 620 is formed so that the descending slope of the front end surface is gentler than the inclined wall 622 described with reference to FIGS. 120 to 127. That is, the inclined wall 622 described with reference to FIGS. 120 to 127 protrudes from the front surface of the closing plate 620 to a position exceeding about half of the passage width of the falling ball guiding path 62 when the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state. The inclined wall 622 according to the modified example is configured so as to extend from the front surface of the closing plate 620 over the falling ball guide path 62 when the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state. It protrudes to the position where it reaches (see FIG. 128).

  Thus, the inclined wall 622 of the closing unit 600 according to the modification has a gentle downward slope on the front end surface, so that the closing plate 620 slowly rises to the upper limit position when the clear member holding frame 5 is opened. Thus, it is possible to more efficiently suppress the jumping out of the game ball.

(Cutting mechanism)
In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, cheating is performed by launching a game ball (unauthorized ball) with a thin thread (thread member) into the game area and operating the thread member to illegally win a prize opening, etc. May be.

  As a countermeasure against such an illegal act using an illegal ball, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a cutting mechanism 700 (see FIG. 130) for cutting an illegal ball thread member.

  The cutting mechanism 700 of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 129 to 136.

  FIG. 129 is a front view of the launching device 70 disposed on the front frame 4 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 130 is a perspective view of the launching device 70. FIG. 131 is an enlarged front view of the launching device 70. FIG. 132 is a perspective view of a cutting blade 720 that constitutes a part of the cutting mechanism 700. FIG. 133 is a perspective view of a fixing plate 730 that constitutes a part of the cutting mechanism 700. FIG. 134 is a cross-sectional view of launching device 70 in the AA position of FIG. 135 is a cross-sectional view of launching device 70 in the BB position of FIG. 136 (A) is a rear view of the clear member holding frame 5 in the vicinity of the first guide path 91 of the supply passage 90, and FIG. 136 (B) is a view of the outlet 91a of the first guide path 91 and the second guide path 92. It is the schematic diagram which piled up and showed the entrance part 92a.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 129, the gaming machine 1 includes a launching device 70 that launches game balls, and a supply passage 90 that supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 12 (see FIG. 2) to the launching device 70. A cutting mechanism 700 that cuts the thread member of the illegal ball when the illegal ball is launched.

  As shown in FIGS. 129 and 130, the launching device 70 includes a base plate 71 installed in the lower right front portion of the front frame 4, a launching rod 72 rotatably disposed on the front surface of the base plate 71, Have Further, a firing rail 73 (launching passage) that is inclined upward from the right side to the left side is fixed to the front surface of the base plate 71.

  The launch rod 72 is configured to rotate based on a rotation operation of the launch handle 14 (see FIG. 4) and to eject a game ball at a launch position on the launch rail 73. The game ball that is shot by the launcher 72 is guided to the left in the left-right direction by the launch rail 73, flows into the launch ball guide passage 18 (see FIG. 5) from the launch rail 73, and passes through the launch ball guide passage 18 to play the game. It leads to the area | region 21 (refer FIG. 5).

  Note that the launching speed of the game ball launched from the launching device 70 is set so as to increase as the rotational operation amount of the launching handle 14 increases.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 129, the supply passage 90 is a passage for supplying a game ball to the launching device 70. The supply passage 90 is configured to guide the game ball stored in the upper plate 12 to the right side in the left-right direction, guide it to the rear side in the front-rear direction, and supply it to the launch position of the launch device 70. The supply passage 90 includes a first guide path 91 provided on the clear member holding frame 5 side, and a second guide path 92 provided on the front frame 4 side.

  The first guide path 91 is a passage formed to guide the game ball stored in the upper plate 12 from the right end of the upper plate 12 in the right direction and then guide it backward. The second guide path 92 is a passage formed so as to guide the game ball flowing in from the first guide path 91 to the launching device 70. When the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state, the outlet part 91a of the first guide path 91 and the inlet part 92a of the second guide path 92 are connected (see FIG. 136 (B)), and the first guide path 91 and The second guide path 92 is in communication.

  As shown in FIGS. 129 and 130, the inlet portion 92 a of the second guide path 92 is provided in a cover member 74 attached to the base plate 71 so as to cover the front of the base plate 71 of the launching device 70. The inlet portion 92a is formed as an opening that penetrates the cover member 74 in the front-rear direction.

  The second guide path 92 is provided with a cutting mechanism 700 for cutting the thread member of the illegal ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 130 and 131, the cutting mechanism 700 includes a thread guiding portion 710 formed on the cover member 74 so as to be connected to the inlet portion 92 a of the second guiding path 92, and a cutting edge portion within the thread guiding portion 710. A cutting blade 720 attached to the cover member 74 so as to be positioned, and a fixing plate 730 for fixing the cutting blade 720 to the cover member 74 are provided.

  The thread guide portion 710 is an opening that penetrates the cover member 74 in the front-rear direction, and is cut out so as to be connected to the upper portion of the left side portion of the inlet portion 92a of the second guide path 92. The yarn guiding portion 710 and the inlet portion 92a are juxtaposed in the left-right direction. The thread guiding portion 710 is configured as a guide path that allows the thread member of the illegal sphere to move toward the cutting edge portion (predetermined position) of the cutting blade 720 when the illegal sphere is launched.

  As shown in FIGS. 131 and 132, the cutting blade 720 has a flat base end portion 723 and a flat plate first end that is connected to the base end portion 723 and extends in the same plane as the base end portion 723. And a flat second end portion 722 that is connected to the base end portion 723 and bent backward from the base end portion 723. The first tip portion 721 and the second tip portion 722 are juxtaposed in the vertical direction, and a gap portion 724 formed between the tip portions 721 and 722 (boundary) cuts off the thread member of the irregular sphere. Become. The distal end surface 721a (right side surface) of the first distal end portion 721 and the distal end surface 722a (right side surface) of the second distal end portion 722 descend toward the clearance portion 724 so as to guide the thread member of the illegal ball to the clearance portion 724. It is formed as an inclined surface that inclines.

  As shown in FIGS. 130 and 131, the cutting blade 720 is fixed to the cover member 74 via the fixing plate 730 while being accommodated in the accommodation recess 74 a formed on the back surface of the cover member 74.

  As shown in FIGS. 134 and 135, the housing recess 74a is formed in the cover member 74 so as to have a shape in which the cutting blade 720 is fitted. The housing recess 74a is a recess formed so as to follow the outer shape of the cutting blade 720. When the cutting blade 720 is fitted in the housing recess 74a, the movement of the cutting blade 720 in the left-right direction and the up-down direction is restricted. . In addition, when the cutting blade 720 is installed in the accommodation recess 74 a, the blade edge portion such as the gap portion 724 of the cutting blade 720 is located at a deep position (leftward position) of the yarn guiding portion 710.

  Thus, the cutting blade 720 is disposed so that the blade tip portion is directed to the right side and exposed to the yarn guiding portion 710 (see FIG. 131).

  As shown in FIG. 135, a locking wall 74b for locking the rear end of the base end 723 of the cutting blade 720 is formed on the left side of the housing recess 74a. The locking wall 74b is configured to form a gap having a thickness about the plate thickness of the base end portion 723 between the front surface of the locking wall 74b and the back surface of the housing recess 74a. By inserting the rear end of the base end portion 723 of 720, the base end portion 723 of the cutting blade 720 is locked via the locking wall 74b.

  The cutting blade 720 is fixed in the housing recess 74 a by a fixing plate 730 that engages with the cover member 74.

  As shown in FIGS. 130 and 133, the fixing plate 730 is formed on the flat plate portion 731 extending in the vertical direction, the lower engagement piece 732 formed on the lower end of the flat plate portion 731, and the upper end of the flat plate portion 731. An upper engaging piece 733.

  As shown in FIGS. 131 and 134, the fixing plate 730 is disposed on the rear side of the cutting blade 720 fitted in the housing recess 74a. The upper engaging piece 733 of the fixing plate 730 engages with the front surface of the cover member 74 through a through hole 74c formed above the receiving recess 74a, and the lower engaging piece 732 of the fixing plate 730 is formed below the receiving recess 74a. The cover member 74 is engaged with the front surface of the through hole 74d. In this way, the upper engagement piece 733 and the lower engagement piece 732 engage with the cover member 74, whereby the cutting blade 720 is sandwiched between the front surface of the flat plate portion 731 of the fixed plate 730 and the back surface of the housing recess 74a. . Thereby, the movement to the front-back direction of the cutting blade 720 is controlled, and the cutting blade 720 is fixed in the accommodation recessed part 74a.

  In the cutting mechanism 700 configured as described above, when the illegal ball is launched by the launching device 70, the thread member of the illegal ball is guided to the cutting blade 720 via the yarn guiding portion 710, and the cutting blade 720 is used. Bite into the gap 724. The thread member that bites into the gap 724 is pulled and cut by the firing force of the illegal ball. The yarn guiding portion 710 of the cutting mechanism 700 is cut out at the side of the inlet portion 92a so as to be connected to the inlet portion 92a of the second guiding path 92 of the supply passage 90, and the cutting blade 720 is recessed in the yarn guiding portion 710. Therefore, the thread member of the illegal ball can be cut without hindering the flow of the game ball.

  The supply passage 90 is configured to guide the game ball stored in the upper plate 12 to the right side and then to the rear to supply the game ball to the launch position of the launch device 70. The launch rail 73 is launched from the launch position. It is configured to guide the game ball to the left side. The yarn guiding portion 710 is formed so as to be connected to the left side portion of the inlet portion 92a of the second guiding path 92, and the cutting blade 720 is disposed so that the cutting edge portion faces the right side. In this way, by providing the yarn guiding portion 710 on the side portion of the inlet portion 92a on the side of the game ball firing direction, and providing the cutting edge portion of the cutting blade 720 in the direction opposite to the game ball launch direction, the yarn member of the illegal ball is more It becomes possible to cut reliably.

  In addition, in order to make it easy to cut | disconnect the thread member of an irregular ball | bowl with the cutting blade 720, as shown to FIG. 136 (A) and FIG. 136 (B), the exit part 91a of the 1st guide path 91 by the side of the clear member holding frame 5 is shown. An opening recess 91b is formed as a relief groove that allows the thread member to move to the cutting blade 720.

  The opening recess 91b is formed so as to be connected to the left and right sides of the outlet portion 91a of the first guide path 91, and is formed to face the cutting blade 720 when the clear member holding frame 5 is in the closed state. . Thus, the opening recessed part 91b and the exit part 91a are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction.

  By providing the opening concave portion 91b in the outlet portion 91a of the first guide path 91, as shown in FIG. 136 (B), the fired yarn member T of the illegal sphere is opened in the outlet portion 91a of the first guide path 91. Since the thread member T is easily guided to the cutting blade 720 via the concave portion 91b and the yarn guiding portion 710 of the inlet portion 92a of the second guide path 92, and the thread member T is turned back at the cutting edge portion of the cutting blade 720, the thread member T Can be cut more reliably.

[Modification of cutting mechanism]
Next, a modified example of the cutting mechanism 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 137 is a top view of the upper plate unit 11 disposed in the clear member holding frame 5. FIG. 138 is a schematic back view of the upper plate unit 11. FIG. 139 is a perspective view showing the first guide path 91 provided in the upper plate unit 11. FIG. 140 is a schematic diagram of the first guide path 91 for explaining a state when the thread member is cut.

  As shown by arrow A in FIG. 137, the first guide path 91, which is a part of the supply passage 90, guides the game ball stored in the upper plate 12 from the right end of the upper plate 12 to the right and then moves backward. It is configured to guide. The cutting mechanism 700 according to the modification is provided not in the second guide path 92 but in the first guide path 91.

  As shown in FIGS. 138 and 139, the cutting mechanism 700 according to the modification is provided in the vicinity of the outlet portion 91 a of the first guide path 91. The cutting mechanism 700 includes a yarn guiding portion 740 formed along the first guide path 91 in the vicinity of the outlet portion 91a, a cutting blade 750 disposed at a deep position (groove bottom position) of the yarn guiding portion 740, Is provided.

  The thread guiding portion 740 is formed to extend along the first guiding path 91 from the bent portion 91c of the first guiding path 91 that guides the game ball from the right direction to the rear, to the outlet 91a of the first guiding path 91. ing. Further, the thread guiding portion 740 is opened at a side portion of the first guiding path 91 closer to the inner side in the bending direction (closer to the game ball firing direction), and is cut out so that the opening area gradually decreases obliquely upward. Yes.

  The cutting blade 750 is a plate-shaped blade, and the tip portion is formed in a blade shape. The cutting blade 750 is fixed to the groove bottom position of the yarn guiding portion 740 at a position near the outlet portion 91a. Thus, the cutting blade 750 is provided in the yarn guiding portion 740 so that the blade tip portion does not protrude into the passage. Further, the cutting blade 750 is provided such that the blade edge portion is opposite to the game ball firing direction (arrow B in FIG. 140).

  As shown in FIG. 140, in the gaming machine 1 including the cutting mechanism 700 according to the modified example, the game balls stored in the upper plate 12 pass through the first guide path 91 and are provided on the downstream side of the first guide path 91. The balls are supplied to the launching device 70 one by one through the ball feeding device 75. As shown in FIGS. 139 and 140, in the cutting mechanism 700, when the illegal ball connected with the thread member T is fired by the launching device 70, the thread member T is applied to the cutting blade 750 via the thread guiding portion 740. It is guided and cut at the cutting edge portion of the cutting blade 750. The thread guiding portion 740 of the cutting mechanism 700 is cut out along the first guiding path 91 of the supply passage 90 to the side portion of the first guiding path 91, and the cutting blade 750 is at a position where the thread guiding portion 740 is recessed. Since it is arranged, the thread member T in the illegal ball can be cut without hindering the flow of the game ball.

  The notch 740 is formed from the bent part 91c of the first guide path 91 to the outlet part 91a, and is formed to open to the side part of the first guide path 91 near the game ball launch direction. Further, the cutting blade 750 is fixed to the groove bottom position of the yarn guiding portion 740 at a position near the outlet portion 91a, and the cutting edge portion is provided so as to be opposite to the firing direction of the game ball. As described above, the thread guiding portion 740 is provided on the game ball firing direction side and the cutting edge of the cutting blade 750 is provided in the direction opposite to the game ball firing direction, whereby the illegal sphere thread member T is more reliably cut. It becomes possible.

  In addition, embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 4 Front frame 5 Clear member holding frame 6 Decoration apparatus 8 Speaker 10 Lower plate 12 Upper plate 13 Effect button 20 Game board 21 Game area 41 Dispensing unit 70 Launching device 100 Game control device 150 Effect control device 200 Protrusion effect unit 220 Side propagation decoration device 221 Outside decoration device 222 Lower decoration device 250 Upper plate propagation decoration device 300 Ball lending operation device 310 Relay board unit 320 Ball lending relay board 330 Production relay board 340 Cover member 410 Discharge control device 510 Inter-station relay board 600 Closure unit 700 Cutting mechanism 810 Upper right speaker device 820 Upper left speaker device 830 Lower left speaker device 840 Lower right speaker device

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine including a speaker device having speaker decoration means capable of emitting a predetermined area around the periphery of the speaker,
The speaker decoration means includes
An opening facing the front surface of the speaker, and a speaker light emitting member;
The opening is configured to form a shape different from the front outer shape of the speaker ,
The loudspeaker emitting member Rutotomoni disposed around the opening over the entire circumference of the peripheral edge of the speaker, the periphery of the mesh part of in combined form the front outer shape is provided in the speaker front surface of the speaker A gaming machine characterized by covering and performing a rotating lighting effect.

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