JP6710567B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, a liquid crystal display panel is provided in front of the reel, and the pattern drawn on the reel can be visually recognized through the light transmitting area of the liquid crystal display panel, and the light is transmitted so as to overlap with the symbol. There is a device in which an image can be displayed in a region (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2004-321553, A

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the image is simply displayed in the light transmissive area together with the pattern as the identification information when the reel is stopped rotating, only a visually monotonous effect can be obtained, which is interesting for the effect. There was a drawback that it lacked.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of visually performing various effects and thus enhancing the interest of the effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Identification information display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 13 or the like) capable of variable display and stop display of identification information as an effect
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) including a variation display and a stop display of the identification information by the identification information display unit, and a production control unit (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling projection of an image by the projection unit. 1), and
The identification information display means has a display unit (for example, a display area 13a) for displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable display and a stop display,
The effect control means,
While the plurality of pieces of identification information are being variably displayed on the display unit, it is possible to project, by the projection means, a dynamic predetermined image interlocking with the variably displaying the plurality of pieces of identification information on an area around the outside of the display unit. It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to project a dynamic predetermined image to the area around the outside of the display unit so as to interlock with the variable display of a plurality of identification information, so that it is possible to visually produce various effects. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the production.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The plurality of identification information is composed of a plurality of numbers,
It is characterized in that the predetermined image includes consecutive numbers or the same number with respect to the plurality of pieces of identification information being variably displayed on the display unit.

With such a configuration, a plurality of continuous numbers or a plurality of identical numbers appear to be integrally displayed in a variable manner beyond the display unit to the area around the outside, so that a more versatile effect is produced. It can be performed and the enjoyment of the production can be enhanced.

As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
It is equipped with a game board that has a game area where the game balls can roll.
The identification information display means is provided on the game board,
The effect control means is characterized in that the projection means can project the predetermined image onto an area other than the game area.

According to such a configuration, for example, on a game board of a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to project a predetermined image on a region other than the game region where the visibility is not hindered by the game ball, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the production.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of visually performing various effects, which in turn can enhance the interest of the effect.

It is an external perspective view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a partially exploded perspective view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board in the game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the operation mode of the movable accessory in the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of a movable accessory. It is sectional drawing which follows the VII-VII line of FIG. It is a top view of the state which removed the decoration cover of a movable accessory. It is a perspective view showing a reel accessory in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of a reel accessory. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the projector unit in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a partially cutaway side view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the projection angle and projection distance of the projector apparatus in the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a game machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the projector control circuit of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for explaining communication operation of a control circuit in a game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows main control circuit main processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows main control circuit main processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol control process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the special design memory check processing of the game machine which relates to 1st execution form of this invention. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol determination process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the special design fluctuation time management processing of the game machine which relates to 1st execution form of this invention. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows hit start interval management processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the waiting time management processing before the big winning a prize opening of the game machine which relates to 1st execution form of this invention. It is a flowchart showing a hit end interval process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the special design game ending processing of the game machine which relates to 1st execution form of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the system timer interruption processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows switch input processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the special design related switch check processing of the game machine which relates to 1st execution form of this invention. It is a flowchart showing a game information data generation process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a port output process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows sub-control circuit main processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows command interruption processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the production selection processing of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the production control processing of the game machine which relates to 1st execution form of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production operation of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production operation of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production operation of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production operation of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production operation of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the production operation of the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing a modification of the game board. It is a front view showing a modification of the game board. It is the figure which shows the example of production operation on the game board which is shown in Figure 46 and Figure 47. It is the figure which shows the example of production operation on the game board which is shown in Figure 46 and Figure 47. It is a figure showing an example of reach production operation. It is a figure which shows the example of the reach production|operation operation|movement in the game board shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the modification of a movable accessory. FIG. 53 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line LII-LII in FIG. 52. It is a figure which shows the other modification of a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows the other modification of a movable accessory. It is a partially cutaway side view of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a partially cutaway side view of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which shows the example of production operation of the game machine which is shown in Figure 57. It is the figure which shows the example of production operation of the game machine which is shown in Figure 57. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation operation of the game machine shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st modification of production control processing. It is the flowchart which shows the 2nd modification of production control processing. It is a figure which shows the light emission luminance correction table used in the 2nd modification of effect suppression processing.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<Structure of pachinko machine>
First, the structure of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are an external perspective view and a partially exploded perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of a game board used in the game machine of this embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is applied as the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 12, a main body 2, a base door 3 that is openably and closably attached to the main body 2, and an openably and closably attached to the base door 3. The glass door 4, the dish unit 14, the launching device 15, the dispensing device 16, and the substrate unit 17 are provided.

[Body]
The main body 2 is composed of a frame-shaped member having a rectangular opening 2a (see FIG. 3). The main body 2 is made of, for example, a material such as wood. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is attached to an island facility (not shown) via the main body 2.

[Base door]
The base door 3 is composed of a plate-shaped member having a rectangular outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer shape of the main body 2. The base door 3 is arranged in front of the main body 2 (on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine), and is rotatably supported by the main body 2 via a main body frame hinge 2b. That is, the base door 3 is rotated about the main body frame hinge 2b provided at one side edge portion (left side when viewed from the front in this embodiment) of the main body 2 as an axis to open the opening 2a of the main body 2. Is opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 3, the base door 3 is provided with a rectangular opening 3a. The opening 3a is formed from a substantially central portion of the base door 3 to an upper region, and has a size that occupies most of the region.

A game board 12, a liquid crystal display device 13, a plate unit 14, a launching device 15, a payout device 16, and a board unit 17 are attached to the base door 3.

The game board 12 is made of a plate-shaped resin member. The game board 12 is located behind a protective glass 28 of the glass door 4 described later, and is arranged so as to cover the opening 3a of the base door 3.

On the front surface of the game board 12 (the surface on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1), a game area 12a in which a game ball shot from the launching device 15 rolls is formed. This game area 12a is an area surrounded by a guide rail 41 (specifically, an outer rail 41a shown in FIG. 4 described later), and its outer peripheral shape is substantially circular. Further, a plurality of game nails 56 (partly not shown) are driven into the game area 12a. The configuration of the game board 12 (game area 12a) will be described later with reference to FIG.

The liquid crystal display device 13 is attached to the back side of the game board 12 (the side opposite to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1). The liquid crystal display device 13 has a display area 13a for displaying an image. The display area 13a is set to a size that occupies a part of the surface of the game board 12 (game area 12a). The display area 13a uniformly forms a black or gray screen when an image is not displayed when the power is off. The size of the display area 13a may be set so as to occupy the entire surface of the game board 12 (game area 12a). In the display region 13a, various images such as identification patterns for production (for example, images showing numbers), production images (for example, images showing characters and background), decoration images (for example, images showing decoration patterns) are displayed. .. The player can visually recognize various images displayed in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 via the game board 12. In the following, the image displayed in the display area 13a by driving the liquid crystal of the liquid crystal display device 13 may be referred to as a liquid crystal image.

Although the liquid crystal display device 13 is applied in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and examples of the display device include a plasma display, a projection display, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, and an organic display. An EL (Electro Luminescence) display or the like may be applied.

The dish unit 14 is arranged below the game board 12. The plate unit 14 has an upper plate 21 and a lower plate 22 arranged below the upper plate 21. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a payout opening 21a and a supply opening 22a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls) are formed in the upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22, respectively. When the predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged from the payout opening 21a and the supply opening 22a and stored in the upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22, respectively. The game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are shot by the launching device 15 to the game area 12a.

The dish unit 14 is provided with an effect button 23. The effect button 23 is attached on the upper plate 21. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a function of performing a predetermined operation effect using the effect button 23, and when performing the predetermined operation effect, the effect button 23 is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. An image prompting you to operate is displayed. In addition to the display of images accompanying a game, a selection button 31 for operating a menu screen for displaying a game history and individual game data and a decision button 32 for confirming the selected content are provided.

The launching device 15 is arranged in the lower right region (near the lower right corner) on the front surface of the base door 3. The firing device 15 includes a firing handle 25 that can be operated by a player, and the firing handle 25 is rotatably supported.

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the launching device 15 is provided with a solenoid actuator (shooting driving device) that controls the launching operation of the game ball. Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a touch sensor is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 25, and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 25. The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 25, and changes the electric power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

In the present embodiment, the control of the firing operation is performed by the payout/launch control circuit 123 (see FIG. 14) connected to the main control circuit 70 (see FIG. 14). Inside the launching device 15, a spring member (not shown) for elastically biasing the launching handle 25 in the counterclockwise direction at all times is provided. By rotating the firing handle 25 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is fired. When the player interrupts the game and releases the firing handle 25, the firing handle 25 is returned to the starting point position by the elasticity of the spring member. Thereby, the firing of the game ball is stopped.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player's hand touches the touch sensor of the firing handle 25, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. As a result, it is detected that the player grips the firing handle 25, and the game ball can be fired by the solenoid actuator. When the player grips the firing handle 25 and rotates it clockwise (clockwise when viewed from the player side), the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 25. , The electric power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are sequentially fired, and the fired game balls are discharged to the game area 12a of the game board 12 while being guided along the guide rails 41 (see FIG. 4).

The dispensing device 16 and the substrate unit 17 are arranged on the back side of the base door 3. Gaming balls are supplied to the payout device 16 from a storage unit (not shown). The payout device 16 pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22 from the game balls supplied from the storage unit based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 17 has various control boards. Various control boards are provided with a main control circuit 70, a sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 14), etc., which will be described later.

[Glass door]
The glass door 4 is composed of a plate-shaped member having a substantially square surface. The glass door 4 is arranged on the front side of the game board 12 and has a size to cover the game board 12. A pair of speakers 11 is arranged on the upper part (near the upper end) of the glass door 4. On the front surface of the glass door 4, a speaker cover 29 is provided in an upper region facing the speaker 11.

In the central portion of the glass door 4, an opening 4a having a size that exposes at least the game area 12a is formed in a region facing the game area 12a of the game board 12. A protective glass 28 having a light transmitting property is attached to the opening 4a. As a result, the opening 4a of the glass door 4 is closed. Therefore, when the glass door 4 is closed with respect to the base door 3, the protective glass 28 is arranged so as to face at least the game area 12 a of the game board 12.

An upper decoration unit 40 is provided in the upper area on the front surface of the glass door 4. The upper decoration unit 40 is arranged so as to project to the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The inside of the upper decoration unit 40 is formed into a hollow, and the projector unit B (see FIG. 11) is housed in this hollow. The projector unit B will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, a frame member 4b is provided on the back side of the glass door 4, and the speaker 11 and the projector unit B are attached to the upper part of the frame member 4b.

Speaker covers 29 are provided on the right side and the left side of the upper decoration unit 40, respectively. The speaker cover 29 is formed as a mesh-shaped opening. The speaker cover 29 covers the front of the speaker 11, and the sound generated from the speaker 11 is emitted to the outside through the speaker cover 29.

[Game board]
Next, the configuration of the game board 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 12.

On the front surface of the game board 12, as shown in FIG. 4, a guide rail 41, a ball passage detector (gate) 43, a first starting opening 44, a second starting opening 45, and an ordinary electric accessory 46. Is provided. Further, on the front surface of the game board 12, general winning openings 51, 52, a first big winning opening 53, a second big winning opening 54, an out opening 55, and a plurality of game nails 56 are provided. Furthermore, on the front surface of the game board 12, the special symbol display device 61, the normal symbol display device 62, the normal symbol reservation display device 63, in the upper part of the display area 13a of the display device 13 arranged in the substantially center thereof. A first special symbol hold display device 64 and a second special symbol hold display device 65 are provided. On the front surface of the game board 12, a plurality of decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C capable of emitting light are provided in each part near the periphery of the game area 12a. On the front surface of the game board 12, as viewed from the player side, on the lower side of the display area 13a and on the left side of the first starting opening 44, the reel accessory through the opening 12b provided in the game board 12 (game area 12a). 67 is provided so as to be visible. Further, as viewed from the player side, on the right side of the upper area on the back surface of the game board 12, a movable accessory 68 imitating a sword is operably provided up to a position overlapping the display area 13a.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, a production 7-segment counter is also provided on the front surface of the game board 12. The production 7-segment counter is composed of a display counter capable of displaying two-digit numbers and two alphabetic characters. Further, in the present embodiment, a notification LED (Light Emitting Diode) that lights up when the result of the stop display of the special symbol is "big hit", a round number display LED that displays the number of rounds during the big hit game, etc. are provided. Good.

[Various components in the game area]
The guide rail 41 is configured by an outer rail 41a extending in an arc shape that partitions the game area 12a, and an inner rail 41b extending in an arc shape, which is arranged inside (outer peripheral side) of the outer rail 41a. To be done. The game area 12a is formed inside the outer rail 41a. The outer rail 41a and the inner rail 41b are arranged so as to face each other in the vicinity of the left end portion of the game area 12a when viewed from the player side, whereby the launch device is provided between the outer rail 41a and the inner rail 41b. A guide path 41c for guiding the game ball shot by 15 to the upper part of the game area 12a is formed.

Further, at the tip of the inner rail 41b located on the upper left side of the game area 12a, a ball discharge opening 41d is formed by the tip of the inner rail 41b and a part of the outer rail 41a facing it. A ball return preventing piece 42 is provided at the tip of the inner rail 41b so as to close the ball discharge port 41d. The ball return prevention piece 42 prevents the game ball discharged from the ball discharge port 41d to the game area 12a from passing through the ball discharge port 41d again and entering the guide path 41c.

The game ball discharged from the ball discharge port 41d flows down from the upper part to the lower part of the game area 12a. At this time, the game ball collides with various members provided in the game area 12a such as the plurality of game nails 56, the first starting port 44, the second starting port 45, etc., and changes the traveling direction of the game area 12a. Run down from the top to the bottom.

The display area 13a of the display device 13 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12a. An obstacle 13b is provided at the upper end of the display area 13a. By providing the obstacle 13b, the game ball does not pass over the area overlapping the display area 13a in the game area 12a.

The ball passage detector 43 is arranged near the right end of the display area 13a when viewed from the player side. The ball passing detector 43 is provided with a passing ball sensor 43a (see FIG. 14) for detecting a game ball passing. Further, by passing the game ball through the ball passage detector 43, a lottery for "winning" or not is performed, and the variable display of the normal symbol is started based on the result of the lottery.

The first starting port 44 is arranged below the display area 13a, and the second starting port 45 is arranged below the first starting port 44. The 1st starting opening 44 and the 2nd starting opening 45 are comprised by the member which can receive a game ball. Hereinafter, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 44 or the second start port 45 or the inflow and passage of the game ball is referred to as a "prize". Then, when the game ball wins the first start port 44 or the second start port 45, a first predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out. In addition, by entering the game ball into the first starting opening 44, a lottery is made as to whether it is a "big hit" or a "small hit", and a variation of the special symbol based on the result of the lottery. The display starts. Furthermore, by entering the game ball into the second starting port 45, a lottery is made as to whether it is a “big hit” or a “small hit”, and the variation of the special symbol based on the result of the lottery. The display starts.

The first starting opening 44 is provided with a first starting opening winning ball sensor 44a (see FIG. 14) for detecting a game ball that has won the first starting opening 44. Further, the second starting port 45 is provided with a second starting port winning ball sensor 45a (see FIG. 14) for detecting a game ball that has won a prize. The game balls that have won the first start port 44 and the second start port 45 pass through the out port 55 provided in the game board 12 and are conveyed to the game ball collection unit.

The ordinary electric accessory 46 is provided in the second starting port 45. The ordinary electric accessory 46 has a pair of blade members rotatably attached to both sides of the second starting port 45, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 46a (see FIG. 14) for driving the pair of blade members. The ordinary electric accessory 46 is driven by the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 46a to open the pair of blade members to make it easier to enter the game ball into the second starting port 45, and to close the pair of blade members. The second starting opening 45 is caused to generate one of the closed states in which the game balls cannot be won. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the normal electric accessory 46 is in the closed state, the opening form of the pair of blade members is not made impossible to win the prize but is made difficult to win the game ball. Good.

The general winning openings 51 and 52 are arranged near the lower part of the game area. The general winning openings 51, 52 are made of members that can receive game balls. In the following, the entry of the game balls into the general winning openings 51, 52 or the inflow of the gaming balls is also referred to as "winning". When the game balls are won in the general winning openings 51 and 52, a second predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out. The general winning openings 51, 52 are provided with general winning ball sensors 51a, 52a (see FIG. 14) for detecting game balls that have won the prize.

The first special winning opening 53 and the second special winning opening 54 are arranged below the ball passage detector 43 and between the first starting opening 44 and the general winning opening 52. The first special winning opening 53 and the second special winning opening 54 are arranged vertically along the flow path of the game ball, and the first special winning opening 53 is arranged above the second special winning opening 54. It Both the first big winning opening 53 and the second big winning opening 54 are so-called attacker-type opening/closing devices, and the shutters 53a and 54a that can be opened/closed, the first big winning opening solenoid 53b and the second big winning opening are operated. It has a winning opening solenoid 54b (see FIG. 14).

Each of the first big winning opening 53 and the second big winning opening 54 accepts a game ball when the corresponding shutter is opened (open state), and when the shutter is closed (closed state), the game is played. Do not accept the ball. In the following, the game ball entering the first big winning opening 53 or the second big winning opening 54 or flowing in and passing through is also referred to as “winning”. When a game ball wins the first big winning opening 53, a third predetermined number of balls (15 balls in this embodiment) are paid out. On the other hand, when a game ball is won in the second big winning opening 54, a fourth predetermined number of balls (15 balls in this embodiment) are paid out.

Further, the first big winning opening 53 is provided with a count sensor 53c (see FIG. 14) for counting the game balls that have won the first big winning opening 53. Further, the second special winning opening 54 is provided with a count sensor 54c (see FIG. 14) for counting the game balls that have won the second special winning opening 54.

The outlet 55 is provided at the bottom of the game area 12a. This out port 55 accepts game balls that have not won any of the first starting port 44, the second starting port 45, the general winning ports 51, 52, the first big winning port 53 and the second big winning port 54. ..

When the arrangement of various components in the game area 12a of the present embodiment is arranged as shown in FIG. 4, when the player hits a game ball into the area on the right side of the game area 12a (when right hitting), The game ball is guided to the second starting port 45 by the game nail 56 and the like. In this case, there is almost no possibility of winning the first start opening 44. In the present embodiment, a player who wins the second start opening 45 is more likely to receive a lottery advantageous to the player than a player who wins the first start opening 44. Therefore, in the so-called time saving game state where winning in the second starting port 45 is relatively easy, right hitting increases the possibility of winning in the second starting port 45, and relatively valuable value is obtained. It will be in an easy state.

[Special symbol display device]
As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 61 is arranged substantially in the center of the upper part of the display area 13a of the display device 13.

The special symbol display device 61 is a display device that variably displays (variable display and stop display) the special symbol in the special symbol game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 61 is configured by a device that displays the special symbol with a symbol such as a number or a symbol. The present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display device 61 may be composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. In this case, a display pattern configured by turning on/off a plurality of LEDs is represented as a special symbol.

The special symbol display device 61 performs variable display of the special symbol when the game ball wins the first starting opening 44 or the second starting opening 45 (special symbol starting winning). Then, the special symbol display device 61 performs a variable display of the special symbol for a predetermined time, and then performs a stop display of the special symbol. In the following, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 44, the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 is referred to as a first special symbol. Further, when the game ball wins the second starting port 45, the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 is referred to as a second special symbol.

In the special symbol display device 61, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stopped and displayed is in a specific mode (a mode of "big hit"), the gaming state is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. It shifts to the big hit game state which is a state. That is, in the special symbol display device 61, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode in which it shifts to the big-hit gaming state, which is a "big hit".

In the big hit game state, the first big winning opening 53 or the second big winning opening 54 is opened. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 44 and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode on the special symbol display device 61, the first big winning opening 53. Is opened. On the other hand, when the game ball wins the second starting opening 45 and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode on the special symbol display device 61, the second special winning opening 54 is opened.

The open state of each of the first special winning opening 53 and the second special winning opening 54 is maintained until a predetermined number of game balls are won or until a fixed period (for example, 28 seconds) has elapsed. Then, when the elapsed time of the open state of each special winning opening satisfies any one of these conditions, the big winning opening that has been open is closed.

A game in which the first special winning opening 53 or the second special winning opening 54 is in a state (open state) in which it is easy to receive a game ball is called a round game. During the round game, the special winning opening is closed. The round game is counted as the number of rounds such as 1 round and 2 rounds. For example, the first round game is called the first round, and the second round game is called the second round.

In the special symbol display device 61, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is in a mode other than a specific mode (a mode of "miss"), the game state does not shift unless a fall lottery is won. That is, the special symbol game is a game in which the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol display device 61, then the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 44 during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first special symbol corresponding to the winning is variable. The display (holding ball) is put on hold. Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is currently displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbol that has been held is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays of the first special symbol to be held (so-called "holding number (number of holding balls)") is defined to be a maximum of four times (pieces).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the second starting opening 45 during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the winning (holding ball) Is suspended. Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol which is currently displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol that has been held is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays of the second special symbols to be held (holding number) is defined to be a maximum of four times (pieces). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of variable display of special symbols is 8 in total.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the reserved balls of the first special symbol and the reserved balls of the second special symbol are mixed, the variable display of one special symbol is executed preferentially to the variable display of the other special symbol. .. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when the reserved balls of the first special symbol and the reserved balls of the second special symbol are mixed, the variable display of the special symbols may be executed in the reserved order.

[Normal symbol display device]
As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 62 is arranged substantially in the center of the upper part of the display area 13a of the display device 13. And in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 62 is arranged on the right side of the special symbol display device 61 when viewed from the player side.

The normal symbol display device 62 is a display device that variably displays (variable display and stop display) the normal symbol in the normal symbol game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 62 is configured by two LEDs (normal symbol display LED) arranged vertically. Then, in the normal symbol display device 62, the display pattern configured by turning on/off each normal symbol display LED is represented as a normal symbol.

The normal symbol display device 62 alternately turns on and off the two normal symbol display LEDs when the game ball has passed the ball passage detector 43, and performs a variable display of the normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol display device 62 performs a variable display of the normal symbol for a predetermined time, and then performs a stop display of the normal symbol.

In the normal symbol display device 62, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed is in a predetermined mode (a mode of "hit"), the normal electric accessory 46 is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed is a mode other than the predetermined mode (a mode of “miss”), the normal electric accessory 46 maintains the closed state. That is, the normal symbol game is a game in which the normal symbol display device 62 variably displays the normal symbol, and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal electric auditors product 46 operates according to the result.

In addition, when the game ball passes the ball passage detector 43 during the variable display of the normal symbol, the variable display of the normal symbol is suspended. Then, when the normal symbol which is currently displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the held normal symbol is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays of the ordinary symbols to be held (that is, the "holding number") is defined to be a maximum of four times (pieces).

[Ordinary symbol hold display device]
As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol hold display device 63 is arranged in the approximate center of the upper part of the display area 13a of the display device 13. Then, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold display device 63 is arranged below the normal symbol display device 62.

The normal symbol hold display device 63 is a device for displaying the number of normally held variable display hold symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol hold display device 63 is configured by four LEDs (normal symbol hold display LEDs) arranged in the left-right direction. Then, in the normal symbol hold display device 63, by turning on/off each normal symbol hold display LED, the number of held variable display of normal symbols is displayed.

Specifically, when the number of variable display of normal symbols is one, when viewed from the player side, the normal symbol hold display LED located on the leftmost side (the first normal symbol hold display LED from the left) Lights up, and other ordinary symbol hold display LEDs go out. When the number of variable display of the normal symbol is two, the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs are turned on from the left, and the other normal symbol hold display LEDs are turned off. If the number of variable display of normal symbols is 3, the first to third normal symbol hold display LEDs from the left are turned on, and the other normal symbol hold display LEDs are turned off. Then, when the number of variable display of normal symbols is four, all the normal symbol hold display LEDs are turned on.

[First special symbol hold display device]
As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol hold display device 64 is arranged on the left side of the special symbol display device 61 in the upper part of the display area 13a of the display device 13 when viewed from the player side.

The first special symbol reservation display device 64 has four LEDs (first special symbol reservation display LED) arranged in the left-right direction. The display mode of the first special symbol reservation display device 64 is the same as the display mode of the normal symbol reservation display device 63. That is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended, as viewed from the player side, the first special symbol suspension display LED from the first special symbol suspension display LED located on the leftmost side to the suspension number Lights up.

[Second special symbol hold display device]
As shown in FIG. 4, the second special symbol hold display device 65 is on the left side of the special symbol display device 61 as viewed from the player side in the upper part of the display area 13a of the display device 13 and is the special symbol display device 61. And the first special symbol reservation display device 64 are arranged.

The second special symbol reservation display device 65 has four LEDs arranged in the left-right direction (second special symbol reservation display LED). The display mode of the second special symbol reservation display device 65 is the same as the display mode of the normal symbol reservation display device 63. That is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended, as seen from the player side, the second special symbol suspension display LED from the second special symbol suspension display LED located on the leftmost side to the reserved number. Lights up.

[Liquid crystal display]
The liquid crystal display device 13 displays various effect images (liquid crystal images) in the display area 13a. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect image associated with the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 61 is displayed in the display area 13a. At this time, for example, when the special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61, except for a specific case, for example, as the effect image, a plurality of effect identifications including numbers 1 to 8 and various characters are identified. The design (decorative design) is variably displayed in the display area 13a. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61, a plurality of decorative symbols (big hit symbols and the like described later) corresponding to the special symbol are also stopped and displayed in the display area 13a.

Then, in the case where the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 61 is in a specific mode (the result of the stop display is "big hit"), the player can understand that it is "big hit". The effect image is displayed in the display area 13a. As an effect for letting the player know that it is a “big hit”, for example, first, a plurality of stop-displayed decorative designs are in a specific mode (for example, the same decorative patterns are arranged in a predetermined direction). ), and then an effect of displaying an image for notifying the "big hit" is given.

[Decorative member]
Each of the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C has a light-transmitting cover member (not shown) and an LED (not shown) provided on the back side of the cover member, and plays the light of the LED through the cover member. It discharges toward the front of the board 12 (game area 12a). The decoration member 66A is provided on the right side of the display area 13a when viewed from the player side. The decoration member 66B is provided on the left side of the display area 13a as viewed from the player side, and slightly below the decoration member 66A. The two decoration members 66C are provided on the lower side of the display area 13a and on the left and right sides of the second starting opening 45 as viewed from the player side. The LEDs of the decorative members 66A, 66B, and 66C belong to the lamp/LED group 18 (see FIG. 14), and are controlled to emit light, blink, turn off, or increase/decrease in brightness as an effect. As a result, the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C improve the light effect.

[Reel accessory]
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the reel accessory 67 is attached to the back surface of the game board 12. As shown in FIG. 10, the reel accessory 67 includes a hollow reel body 670 around which a sheet member 671 is wound in a tubular shape, and a first support that rotatably supports one end (right end) of the reel body 670. The member 672, the rotary gear 673 fixed to the other end (left end) of the reel body 670, the motor 674 that drives the rotary gear 673 to rotate in a predetermined direction, and the rotary gear 673 on the other end side of the reel body 670. And a second support member 675 that supports the motor 674, a shaft 676 that is fixed to the second support member 675 so as to be located inside the reel body 670 through the rotary gear 673, and a shaft viewed from the player side. It has a light emitting substrate 678 mounted on the rear part of 676 and mounted with an LED 677 so as to face the front, and a cover member 679 which covers the right side and the rear side of the reel body 670 when viewed from the player side. Although only one LED 677 is shown in FIG. 10 for convenience, a plurality of LEDs 677 are mounted on the light emitting substrate 678.

As an example, blue 7 and red 7 of the identification pattern (identification information) are drawn on the sheet member 671 at predetermined intervals, and a blank blank is formed between the blue 7 and the red 7. (See FIG. 44). In the present embodiment, the blank is also called an identification pattern. The sheet member 671 is made of a semitransparent material, and the identification pattern is also made of a semitransparent and colorful special ink or the like. When the reel body 670 is rotated as a production operation, the identification symbol of the sheet member 671 is variably displayed on the peripheral surface of the reel body 670, and a predetermined identification symbol is stopped and displayed by the subsequent stop mode, and this identification symbol is, for example, an advantageous game. The player can visually recognize it from the opening 12b as an indication of whether or not it is in the state.

In addition, when the reel body 670 is rotating or stopped, as an effect, the LED 677 of the light emitting substrate 678 is controlled to emit light, blink, turn off, or increase or decrease in brightness. The light of the LED 677 travels forward through the opening 12b of the game board 12 while passing through the sheet member 671. As a result, the identification symbol that is variably displayed or stopped and displayed on the peripheral surface of the reel body 670 is illuminated from the rear side, and it is easier to visually recognize it than in the case of the unlit state. Such an LED 677 also belongs to the lamp/LED group 18 (see FIG. 14) and improves the effect of light production.

[Movable accessory]
As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 12, the movable accessory 68 is wholly located on the back side of the upper decoration unit 40 so as to be hidden from the player side in the standby state (non-operating state) (see FIG. )), in the appearance state, a part (sword part) is configured to move to a position overlapping a part of the display area 13a (see FIG. 5B and FIG. 12). Thereby, the movable accessory 68 performs a predetermined effect operation so as to cover the effect image displayed in the display area 13a. The movable accessory 68 is configured to have a decorative portion 68A that constitutes a sword portion, and a drive portion 68B that drives the decorative portion 68A. 5(A) and 5(B) show a state in which the upper decoration unit 40 is removed, and with the upper decoration unit 40 attached, for example, in the standby state of FIG. 5(A), The movable accessory 68 is not actually visible by the upper decoration unit 40.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the decorative portion 68A is a base member 680, an electric decorative substrate 682 fixed to the base member 680 and having a plurality of LEDs 681 mounted thereon, and an electric decorative substrate 682 so as to cover these LEDs 681. And a light diffusing plate 683 provided on the surface of the sheet, a cover member 684 having a light transmitting property, and a non-transparent member 685 having a light non-transmitting property provided in the central portion of the cover member 684. .. Note that FIG. 8 shows a state in which the light diffusion plate 683, the cover member 684, and the like are removed from the members forming the decorative portion 68A.

As shown in FIG. 4, a driven gear 686 is fixed to the base end of the base member 680. The drive unit 68B includes a drive gear 687 and a motor 688 for rotating the drive gear 687 in both directions. As shown in FIG. 12, the drive unit 68B is provided on the upper right side of the back surface of the upper decoration unit 40 when viewed from the player side.

The base member 680 is rotatably supported by a support member or the like (not shown) via a driven gear 686 on the upper right side on the back surface of the upper decoration unit 40 when viewed from the player side. The driven gear 686 is rotatably supported by a support member (not shown) provided on the back surface side of the upper decoration unit 40, and meshes with the drive gear 687. As a result, when the drive gear 687 rotates in a predetermined direction by a predetermined angle, the driven gear 686 rotates by a predetermined angle in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction, and the base member 680 tilts integrally with the cover member 684.

The decorative substrate 682 has a plurality of LEDs 681 capable of emitting light, blinking, extinguishing, or increasing/decreasing in luminance in synchronization with the movement of the base member 680 and the like, and is fixed to the base member 680. A light diffusion plate 683 is provided on the surface of the decorative substrate 682 on which the plurality of LEDs 681 are mounted. The light of the LED 681 travels while being widely diffused from the central portion to the peripheral portion of the cover member 684 via the light diffusion plate 683. Such an LED 681 also belongs to the lamp/LED group 18 (see FIG. 14) and improves the effect by emitting light or blinking.

The cover member 684 transmits the light guided from the LED 681 through the light diffusion plate 683 and emits the light to the outside. However, in the central portion of the cover member 684, the non-transmissive member 685 blocks light traveling outward. As a result, when viewed from the player side, the central portion of the cover member 684 on which the non-transmissive member 685 is arranged is visually recognized as a non-light emitting area that does not seem to emit light to the peripheral light emitting area. Thereby, even if the LED 681 emits light or blinks, it is possible to project a clear projection image by projecting a projection image described below only on the non-transmissive member 685.

As shown in FIG. 5(A), such a movable accessory 68 is maintained in a substantially horizontal position with the decorative portion 68A hidden at the back side of the upper decorative unit 40 at the standby position. As shown in FIG. 12B and FIG. 12, the decorative portion 68A appears in a tilted posture at a position where the decorative portion 68A partially overlaps the display area 13a. The effect of the appearance of the movable accessory 68 is improved.

[Projector unit]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and 12, a projector unit B is provided inside the upper decoration unit 40. The projector unit B is detachably attached to the upper decoration unit 40. As shown in FIG. 11, the projector unit B includes a projector cover B1 that is detachably accommodated in the upper decoration unit 40, and a projector device body B2 that is attached to the back of the projector cover B1 and emits irradiation light including an image. A mirror member B3 which is attached to the front of the projector cover B1 so as to be arranged in front of the projector apparatus body B2 and which reflects the irradiation light from the projector apparatus body B2 toward the game board 12 which is arranged obliquely downward and rearward. have. Such a projector unit B functions as a projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect and realizes so-called projection mapping.

Here, the projection mapping is generally for projecting an image on the surface of a three-dimensional object such as a building or a natural object, and in the present embodiment, in addition to the entire front surface of the game board 12, the decoration member 66A. , 66B, 66C, the reel accessory 67, and the movable accessory 68 as projection targets, and by projecting an image based on the performance information according to the position (projection distance, projection angle, etc.) and shape, high definition is achieved. It is possible to realize a powerful presentation display.

The projector device body B2 is attached to the inner surface of the upper portion of the projector cover B1. The projector apparatus main body B2 is attached so that the mounting attitude and angle can be adjusted arbitrarily. As shown in FIG. 12, the projector device main body B2 emits irradiation light emitted from a light source (not shown) so as to form an image toward the front mirror member B3.

The mirror member B3 is attached to the front inner surface of the projector cover B1. The mirror member B3 is attached so that the mounting posture and angle can be adjusted arbitrarily. As shown in FIG. 12, the mirror member B3 reflects the irradiation light from the projector device body B2 toward the display area 13a and the game area 12a.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the irradiation light emitted from the projector device body B2 and reflected by the mirror member B3 is reflected on the uppermost decorative member 66A, the central decorative member 66B, and the lowermost decorative member 66C. Reach The projection distance of the irradiation light traveling from the projector apparatus main body B2 to the decoration member 66A is La, the projection distance of the irradiation light traveling from the projector apparatus main body B2 to the decoration member 66B is Lb, and the irradiation traveling from the projector apparatus main body B2 to the decoration member 66C. If the projection distance of light is Lc, then La<Lb<Lc.

Further, the projection angle of the irradiation light traveling from the projector apparatus body B2 to the decoration member 66A with respect to the vertical axis Y is θ1, the projection angle of the irradiation light traveling from the projector apparatus body B2 to the decoration member 66B with respect to the vertical axis Y is θ2, and the projector When the projection angle of the irradiation light traveling from the device body B2 to the decorative member 66C with respect to the vertical axis Y is θ3, θ3<θ2<θ1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the projection angle of the irradiation light traveling from the projector apparatus body B2 to the decoration member 66A with respect to the optical axis X is α, and the irradiation light traveling from the projector apparatus body B2 to the decoration member 66B is If the projection angle with respect to the axis X is β, and the projection angle with respect to the optical axis X of the irradiation light traveling from the projector apparatus main body B2 to the decoration member 66C is γ, then α≈β<γ.

The irradiation light from the projector device main body B2 has a larger incident angle with respect to the front surface (generally the vertical surface) of the game board 12 as the projection distance becomes longer, and the apparent irradiation area becomes larger even with the same luminous intensity, so that the luminance tends to decrease. Becomes Thereby, when considering only the projection distances La, Lb, and Lc, the luminance of the irradiation light is higher in the order of the uppermost decoration member 66A, the central decoration member 66B, and the lowermost decoration member 66C. It becomes a tendency.

Further, the irradiation light from the projector device main body B2 has a large irradiation area due to the increase in the projection angle with respect to the vertical axis Y and the projection angle with respect to the optical axis X, so that the brightness tends to decrease. Accordingly, when the projection angles θ1 to θ3, α, β, and γ are comprehensively considered, the brightness of the irradiation light is, for example, the uppermost decorative member 66A, the central decorative member 66B, and the lowermost decorative member 66C. In this order, the brightness of the irradiation light tends to increase.

In the present embodiment, the projector unit B is configured to emit irradiation light with a uniform light amount, while the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C, the reel accessory 67, and the LEDs of the movable accessory 68 are When the image is projected by the irradiation light from the projector unit B, the brightness of the light emission of the LED is appropriately adjusted by the dimming control, or the LED is controlled to be turned off. Although the irradiation light from the projector unit B reaches the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13, when the image is projected by the irradiation light with the display area 13 as a projection target, a part of the display area 13a is projected. Alternatively, the entire area is controlled to be black or gray suitable for projection, or the driving of the liquid crystal display device 13 is turned off to control the display area 13a to be black. These controls will be described later.

In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a gaming state controlled by a main control circuit 70 described later, a non-probability variation/non-time saving game state (a non-probability variation and non-time saving normal game state) and a special symbol lottery winning probability. And the probability of winning the regular symbol lottery is uncertain, the probability of being higher than the non-time saving game state, the time saving game state (probable and shortened gaming state), and the probability of winning the ordinary symbol lottery is only uncertain or non-time saving There is a non-probability variation/time-shortening gaming state (a gaming state that is non-probability variation and time-saving) that becomes higher than that, and if a special symbol lottery is won in these gaming states, it shifts to the jackpot gaming state (special game). In addition, the gaming state may shift to the small hitting gaming state based on the result of the special symbol lottery. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability variation/non-time saving game state (probability variation and non-time saving game state) does not exist, but the probability variation/non-time saving game state may be provided.

In the time saving game state, since the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery becomes a high probability state, it becomes easy to enter the second starting opening 45 by the support of the ordinary electric accessory 46. This state is a so-called "electric sapo", and it becomes easy to accumulate reserved balls for a special symbol game, which will be described later, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game balls by winning the second start opening 45. Specifically, the time saving game state is a state where the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery is relatively high (time saving game state 1), a state in which the variation time of the special symbol or the normal symbol is relatively short (time saving game state 2). ), it means at least one of the states (time saving game state 3) in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 46 is relatively long. For example, the time saving game state includes a state in which the time saving game state 1, the time saving game state 2, and the time saving game state 3 simultaneously proceed in an arbitrary combination. In such a time saving game state, the possibility of shifting to the big hit game state is improved.

After the jackpot gaming state in which the so-called V-win is succeeded in the jackpot gaming state, the certainty change/time saving game state is surely entered, and the non-probability variation/non-time saving game state is not entered. On the other hand, if the big hit game state ends without success in the V prize (also called non-V prize), after the end of the big hit game state, the game state shifts to the uncertain variation game state and the time saving game state. It is like this.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state is over, for example, in the probability variation/time saving game state, 190 special symbol lottery (variation display or stop display of 190 special symbols) is triggered, It is designed to shift to a certain variation/non-time saving game state. Furthermore, after the jackpot gaming state, for example, 100 times or 4 times in the special symbol lottery (variable display or stop display of the special symbol 100 times or 4 times) in the non-probability variation/time saving game state , It is designed to shift to a non-probable variation/non-time saving game state. It should be noted that after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability variation/time saving game state may be maintained until the next jackpot gaming state. In addition, the probability variation game state that ends by performing a predetermined number of special symbol lottery like this embodiment is also called an ST (SPECIAL 1 TIME) game state.

[Electrical structure of gaming machine]
Next, the configuration of various circuits included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main control circuit 70 that mainly controls game operations, a payout/launch control circuit 123, and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls effects according to the progress of the game. (Production control means).

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 70 includes a one-chip microcomputer 77, a clock generation circuit 74, and an initial reset circuit 75. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol lottery process is performed at the time of winning the first start opening 44 or the second start opening 45, but this process is controlled by the main control circuit 70. That is, the main control circuit 70 also serves as means (lottery means) for performing lottery processing as to whether or not to shift the game state to a state advantageous to the player.

The one-chip microcomputer 77 includes a main CPU 71, a main ROM 72, a main RAM 73, and a serial communication unit 76. The main CPU 71, the main ROM 72, the main RAM 73, and the serial communication unit 76 may be separately provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the main ROM 72 is built in the substrate of the main control circuit 70 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a ROM substrate having the main ROM 72 mounted thereon may be connected to the substrate of the main control circuit 70. Further, in this embodiment, the various circuits in the main control circuit 70 may be integrally formed or may be separately formed. Further, the main ROM 72 does not have to be installed in the gaming machine, but may be configured to be communicable with the gaming machine.

A clock generation circuit 74 and an initial reset circuit 75 are connected to the one-chip microcomputer 77. The main ROM 72 stores various programs for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 71, various data tables, and the like.

The main CPU 71 executes various processes according to the programs stored in the main ROM 72. The main RAM 73 acts as a temporary storage area when the main CPU 71 executes various processes, and stores various flags and variable values required by the main CPU 71 for various processes. Although the main RAM 73 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 71 in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and any recording medium can be used as the temporary storage area as long as it is a readable/writable storage medium. ..

The clock generation circuit 74 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The initial reset circuit 75 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on. Then, the serial communication unit 76 supplies a command to the sub control circuit 200.

As shown in FIG. 14, the main control circuit 70 is connected to various devices that operate according to the output signal sent from the main control circuit 70.

Specifically, the main control circuit 70, the special symbol display device 61, the normal symbol display device 62, the normal symbol hold display device 63, the first special symbol hold display device 64 and the second special symbol hold display device 65 are connected. It Each of these devices performs a predetermined operation based on the output signal sent from the main control circuit 70. For example, when a predetermined output signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the special symbol display device 61, the special symbol display device 61 controls the operation of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game based on the output signal. To do.

Further, the main control circuit 70 is connected to an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 46a, a first special winning opening solenoid 53b, and a second special winning opening solenoid 54b. Then, the main control circuit 70 drives and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 46a to open or close the pair of blade members of the ordinary electric accessory 46. Further, the main control circuit 70 drives and controls the first big winning opening solenoid 53b and the second big winning opening solenoid 54b, respectively, to open or close the first big winning opening 53 and the second big winning opening 54. To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control circuit 70 is connected to various sensors and receives output signals from the various sensors. Specifically, the main control circuit 70 is connected with count sensors 53c and 54c, general winning award ball sensors 51a and 52a, a passing ball sensor 43a, a first starting mouth winning ball sensor 44a, a second starting mouth winning ball sensor 45a, and the like. To be done.

The count sensor 53c counts the game balls that have won the first big winning opening 53, and outputs a predetermined output signal indicating the result to the main control circuit 70. The count sensor 54c counts the game balls that have won the second special winning opening 54, and outputs a predetermined output signal indicating the result to the main control circuit 70. The general winning ball sensor 51a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball has won in the general winning opening 51, and the general winning ball sensor 52a has won the game ball in the general winning opening 52. In that case, a predetermined detection signal is output to the main control circuit 70.

In addition, the passing ball sensor 43a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball passes the ball passing detector 43. The first start opening winning ball sensor 44a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball enters the first starting opening 44. The second start opening winning ball sensor 45a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when a game ball enters the second starting opening 45. In addition, a backup clear switch (not shown) is connected to the main control circuit 70, and this backup clear switch is used when backup data is cleared in response to an operation by a manager of a game shop at the time of power interruption or the like. , And outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 and the payout/launch control circuit 123.

Further, a payout/launch control circuit 123 is connected to the main control circuit 70. Details of the payout/launch control circuit 123 and various peripheral devices connected thereto will be described later.

[Payment/launch control circuit and its peripherals]
The payout/launch control circuit 123 is connected to the prize ball case unit 170, the payout state notification display device 178, the lower plate full tank switch 179, the launching device 15, the external terminal board 140, and the card unit 150. Further, the external terminal board 140 is connected to the data display 141, and the card unit 150 is connected to the lending operation unit 151.

The payout/launch control circuit 123 inputs/outputs signals and the like to and from these peripheral devices based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70, and controls the operation of each peripheral device. For example, the payout/launch control circuit 123 receives a prize ball control command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 and a loan ball control signal described later transmitted from the card unit 150, and sends the prize ball case unit 170 a predetermined amount. Send a signal. Thereby, the prize ball case unit 170 pays out the game balls.

The prize ball case unit 170 is a device for paying out game balls, and includes a first 15-ball guarantee switch 172a, a second 15-ball guarantee switch 172b, a first counting switch 181a, a second counting switch 181b and a payout. It has a motor 174. The components included in the prize ball case unit 170 are connected to the payout/launch control circuit 123, respectively.

Although not shown here, two ball supply passages are provided inside the prize ball case unit 170. Then, the first 15-ball security switch 172a detects the game ball replenished in one ball supply passage, and outputs a predetermined output signal indicating the detection result to the payout/launch control circuit 123. In addition, the second 15-ball security switch 172b detects the game ball supplied to the other ball supply passage, and outputs a predetermined output signal indicating the detection result to the payout/launch control circuit 123.

Further, although not shown here, two payout passages are provided inside the prize ball case unit 170. Then, the first counting switch 181a detects the game ball paid out to one payout passage, and outputs a predetermined output signal indicating the detection result to the payout/launch control circuit 123. In addition, the second counting switch 181b detects the game ball paid out to the other payout passage, and outputs a predetermined output signal indicating the detection result to the payout/launch control circuit 123.

The payout motor 174 is composed of a stepping motor, and is driven according to a control signal input from the payout/firing control circuit 123. The payout motor 174 rotationally drives a sprocket (rotating member) (not shown) provided in the prize ball case unit 170. Then, by the rotation operation of the sprocket, the game balls accumulated in each ball supply path are moved one by one to the corresponding payout path.

The payout state notification display device 178 is a device for notifying the type of the abnormality when an abnormality occurs with respect to the payout of gaming balls, and is composed of a 7-segment display. The payout state notification display device 178 is attached to a position where it can be viewed only by the manager of the game shop (game hall), and is attached to a predetermined position on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

The lower plate full tank switch 179 detects when the gaming balls stored in the lower plate 22 are full, and outputs the detection result to the payout/launch control circuit 123.

When a signal indicating that the lower plate is full is input from the lower plate full tank switch 179, the payout/launch control circuit 123 displays a state of the lower plate full tank by displaying the payout state notification display device 178. The main control circuit 70 is notified by using the signal and outputs a signal indicating that the lower plate is full. After that, when the production control command is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200, the sub control circuit 200 uses the speaker 11, the lamp/LED group 18, the liquid crystal display device 13 and the like to fill the lower plate 22. Notify that it is in the tongue state.

The launching device 15 has a launching handle 25 that can be rotated by the player when launching the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 to the game area 12a. The payout/launch control circuit 123 causes a solenoid actuator (not shown) of the launching device 15 in accordance with the turning angle when the launch handle 25 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction. Supply power. Thereby, the launching device 15 launches the game ball. A motor may be used instead of the solenoid actuator as the driving unit of the launching device 15.

The external terminal board 140 is used for transmitting data to a hall computer that manages all the pachinko gaming machines in the gaming shop. The data display 141 is installed as, for example, an accessory facility of a game store on the top of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and has a function of calling a hall staff member and a function of displaying the number of hits.

When the player operates the lending operation unit 151, the lending operation unit 151 outputs to the card unit 150 a signal requesting the lending of game balls. The card unit 150 determines the number of game balls to be paid out (the number of loan balls) via the prize ball case unit 170, based on a signal requesting the lending of the game balls output from the lending operation unit 151. Then, when the card unit 150 receives a signal requesting the lending of game balls from the lending operation unit 151, the card unit 150 transmits a lending ball control signal including information on the determined number of lending balls to the payout/launch control circuit 123.

[Sub control circuit]
The sub control circuit 200 performs various controls according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 70, and includes a sub CPU 81, a program ROM 82, a work RAM 83, a command input port 84, a real time clock (hereinafter, referred to as " RTC: Real-Time Clock” 85, a display control circuit 86, a sound control circuit 87, a lamp control circuit 88, a performance operation control circuit 89, and a projector control circuit 90. The liquid crystal display device 13 is connected to the display control circuit 86. The speaker 11 is connected to the voice control circuit 87. The lamp/LED group 18 is connected to the lamp control circuit 88. A reel accessory 67, a movable accessory 68, and the like are connected to the effect operation control circuit 89 as an effect effect device. A projector device body B2 is connected to the projector control circuit 90.

The sub CPU 81 has a function of executing various kinds of processing according to a program stored in the program ROM 82. The liquid crystal display device 13 functions as a display unit. In particular, the sub CPU 81 controls the entire sub control circuit 200 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 70.

The program ROM 82 stores programs and various tables for the sub CPU 81 to mainly control various effects.

The work RAM 83 stores various data (flags, counters, timers, values of variables, etc.) as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 81.

The command input port 84 receives various commands transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 and transmits them to the sub CPU 81.

The RTC 85 inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time to the sub CPU 81. The RTC 85 normally operates by power from the gaming machine body when power is supplied to the gaming machine body, and is a backup power source mounted on a power supply board (not shown) when the gaming machine body is powered off. It is operated by the power supplied from. As a result, the RTC 85 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the gaming machine main body is turned off. The RTC 85 may be operated by a battery provided on the sub control circuit. Further, as an alternative to the RTC 85, a counter provided in a work RAM having a function as a backup RAM may be used as a means for counting time by counting up every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

The display control circuit 86 is for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 according to the data supplied from the sub CPU 81, and for example, an image data processor (VDP) and for generating various image data. The image data ROM stores data, a frame buffer for temporarily storing the image data, and a D/A converter for converting the image data as an image signal. The configuration of the display control circuit 86 is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The display control circuit 86 temporarily stores the image data to be displayed in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the frame buffer in accordance with the image display command supplied from the sub CPU 81. The image data includes, for example, decorative pattern image data, background image data, various effect image data, various fraud notification image data, and the like.

Further, the display control circuit 86 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to a D/A converter (not shown) at a predetermined timing. The D/A converter converts the image data into an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 13 at a predetermined timing. In the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13, a liquid crystal image is displayed based on the image signal from the D/A converter.

The voice control circuit 87 is for performing control regarding a voice generated from the speaker 11, for example, a sound source IC for performing control regarding a voice, a voice data ROM for storing various voice data, and for amplifying a voice signal. Amplifier (AMP). The configuration of the voice control circuit 87 is merely an example, and the configuration is not limited to this.

The sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speaker 11, and selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM according to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 81. can do.

Further, the sound source IC reads the selected voice data from the voice data ROM, converts the voice data into a predetermined voice signal, and supplies the voice signal to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and causes the speaker 11 to generate audio.

The lamp control circuit 88 is for controlling the lamp/LED group 18 including the LEDs of the decoration members 66A, 66B, 66C, and the like, and includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal and a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns. Is stored in the decoration data ROM or the like. The configuration of the lamp control circuit 88 is also an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The effect operation control circuit 89 controls an effect operation such as operating the movable accessory 68 by operating the effect button 23 or the like during the effective period of the operation in the big hit game state, for example.

The projector control circuit 90 is for performing LED control, focus control, image processing, etc. of the projector apparatus main body B2. As shown in FIG. 15, the projector device main body B2 includes a projector control circuit 90, an optical mechanism B24, and a relay substrate CK as electrical components.

The sub control circuit 200 is connected to the projector device main body B2 via the relay board CK. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the projector control circuit 90 according to the rendering operation of the reel accessory 67, the movable accessory 68, etc., and projects the irradiation light toward the front surface of the game board 12 via the optical mechanism B24. As a result, the image is displayed as a visual effect.

The optical mechanism B24 is an LED light source that emits R (red), G (green), and B (blue) light, a DMD, and a projection lens of the lens unit, as constituent elements arranged around a lens unit (not shown). A focus mechanism (not shown) for adjusting the focus is provided.

The projector control circuit 90 includes a control LSI 230, an EEPROM (registered trademark) 231, a DLP (registered trademark) control circuit 232, and an LED driver 233.

The control LSI 230 controls the DLP control circuit 232 to project the irradiation light based on the instruction of the sub control circuit 200. The control LSI 230 controls the focus mechanism and moves a projection lens (not shown) in the optical axis direction based on a command from the sub-control circuit 200, thereby performing focus adjustment when projecting the irradiation light. The EEPROM 231 stores a control program by the control LSI 230 and data related to setting/adjustment of the projector apparatus main body B2.

The DLP system of the projector device main body B2 is mainly configured by a DLP control circuit 232, an LED driver, and an LED light source and DMD of the optical mechanism B24.

Under the control of the DLP control circuit 232, the light reflected by the DMD in a predetermined direction proceeds to a lens unit (not shown), passes through a projection lens (not shown), enters the mirror mechanism B3, and is finally a mirror. It is guided to the front surface of the game board 12 by being reflected by the mechanism B3. As a result, the irradiation light is projected onto the reel accessory 67, the movable accessory 68, and the like that are projection targets, and an image according to the effect is formed.

In the present embodiment, the projector device body B2 is configured as a so-called DLP projector. Further, the projector device main body B2 increases the projection distance to the projection target by folding back the irradiation light by the mirror mechanism B3, and makes the projection distance of the irradiation light as short as possible by setting the contrast ratio to 1000:1, for example. I have to. As a result, the projector unit B including the projector device body B2 is configured to be cheaper and more compact, and is easily accommodated in the limited space inside the upper decoration unit 40.

[Communication operation of control circuit]
Next, a communication operation among the main control circuit 70, the sub control circuit 200, the sound/lamp control circuits 87 and 88, the display control circuit 86, and the projector control circuit 90 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the voice/lamp control circuits 87 and 88 are merely the voice control circuit 87 and the lamp control circuit 88 collectively described, but these circuits may actually be integrally formed.

As shown in FIG. 16, the main control circuit 70 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 70, selects the type of effect according to the command, and based on the selected effect, each effect device (for example, the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C, roles). The control data of the reel accessory 67, the movable accessory 68, the liquid crystal display device 13, the projector device main body B2, etc.) as the object rendering device is selected, and the control data to be transmitted to each rendering device is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 83. ..

The sub control circuit 200 controls the operation of the accessory production devices 67 and 68 based on the control data for each production device. The sub-control circuit 200 transmits a lamp request for controlling the lamp/LED group 18 and a sound request for driving and controlling the speaker 11 to the voice/lamp control circuits 87 and 88, and at the same time, the liquid crystal display device 13 And a drawing request for controlling the projector device main body B2 are transmitted to the projector control circuit 90. As a result, the operations of the accessory production devices 67 and 68 are controlled by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200, the light emission operation of the lamp/LED group 18 is controlled by the lamp control circuit 88, and the sound output operation of the speaker 11 is performed by the voice lamp. Controlled by the control circuit 87, the image display operation of the liquid crystal display device 13 is controlled by the display control circuit 86, and the video output operation of the projector apparatus main body B2 is controlled by the projector control circuit 90.

[Processing by main CPU]
Next, the processing executed by the main CPU 71 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Main control circuit main processing]
17 and 18 are flowcharts showing main control circuit main processing executed by the main CPU 71. This main control circuit main processing is executed in the following steps. As shown in FIG. 17, in S10, the main CPU 71 conducts a watchdog timer disable setting process. When this process ends, the process moves to S11.

In S11, the main CPU 71 conducts input/output port setting processing. When this process ends, the process moves to S12.

In S12, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not the power failure is detected. In this processing, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the power failure detection signal is HIGH (high level). If the power failure detection signal is not HIGH, it is determined that the power failure is in the power failure detection state, and the process proceeds to S12. If the power failure detection signal is HIGH, it is determined that the power failure is not detected and the process is performed in S13. Transfer.

In S13, the main CPU 71 conducts sub-control reception acceptance wait processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of waiting until the sub control circuit 200 receives a signal. When this process ends, the process moves to S14.

In S14, the main CPU 71 performs a process of permitting writing to the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S15.

In S15, the main CPU 71 conducts processing to determine whether or not the backup clear switch is ON. In this process, when determining that the backup clear switch is ON, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to S24, and when determining that the backup clear switch is not ON, shifts the process to S16.

In S16, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not there is a power failure detection flag. In this processing, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S17 when it is determined that the power failure detection flag is present, and shifts the processing to S24 when it is determined that the power failure detection flag is not present.

In S17, the main CPU 71 conducts a work area damage check and a process of calculating a work damage check value. When this process ends, the process moves to S18.

In S18, the main CPU 71 executes a process of determining whether the work damage check value is a normal value. In this processing, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S19 when it is determined that the work damage check value is a normal value, and shifts the processing to S24 when it is determined that the work damage check value is not a normal value. ..

In S19, the main CPU 71 executes processing for setting 7FFEH in the stack pointer. When this process ends, the process moves to S20.

In S20, the main CPU 71 conducts initial setting processing of the work area at power recovery. When this process ends, the process moves to S21.

In S21, the main CPU 71 conducts a high probability game state display notification setting process at power recovery. Specifically, the main CPU 71 causes a display for informing that the winning probability of the big hit is a high probability state in the probability variation gaming state. When this process ends, the process moves to S22. It should be noted that the notification display may be configured to end at the first fluctuation start or fluctuation end after the power is turned on.

In S22, the main CPU 71 executes a process of transmitting a command for power recovery. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of transmitting to the sub control circuit 200 a command for returning to the game state at the time of power interruption. When this process ends, the process moves to S23.

In S23, the main CPU 71 initializes the devices around the main CPU 71. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 returns to the address before the power failure, that is, the program address indicated by the program counter restored from the stack area.

In S24, the main CPU 71 executes processing for setting 8000H in the stack pointer. When this process ends, the process moves to S25.

In S25, the main CPU 71 performs a process of acquiring an initial value of a random number related to the hit determination. When this process ends, the process moves to S26.

In S26, the main CPU 71 executes an all work area clear process. When this process ends, the process moves to S27 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18, in S27, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of setting an initial value of a random number related to the hit determination. When this process ends, the process moves to S28.

In S28, the main CPU 71 conducts a work area initialization process when the RAM is initialized. When this process ends, the process moves to S29.

In S29, the main CPU 71 performs a process of transmitting a command for initializing the main RAM 73 to the sub control circuit 200. In the sub control circuit 200, initialization is executed based on the command received by the sub CPU 81. When this process ends, the process moves to S30.

In S30, the main CPU 71 initializes CPU peripheral devices. When this process ends, the process moves to S31.

In S31, the main CPU 71 conducts interrupt prohibition processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of prohibiting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to S32.

In S32, the main CPU 71 conducts initial value random number updating processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of updating the initial random number counter value. When this process ends, the process moves to S33.

In S33, the main CPU 71 conducts an interrupt permission process. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of permitting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to S34.

In S34, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of updating the effect random number. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process for updating the random number counter for effect. When this process ends, the process moves to S35.

In S35, the main CPU 71 determines whether the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more. In this processing, the main CPU 71 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 73, and when the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more, moves the processing to S36 and sets the system timer monitoring timer value to 3 If not, the process proceeds to S31.

In S36, the main CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S37.

In S37, the main CPU 71 conducts timer update processing. In this processing, the main CPU 71 measures the waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 70 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the big winning opening which is opened when a big hit or a small hit occurs. A special winning opening time timer, a security signal output timer for measuring the minimum output period of the security signal output from the main CPU 71 to the hall computer or the like via the external terminal board 140 when it is detected that an unauthorized operation has occurred. , Executes the process of updating various timers. When this process ends, the process moves to S38.

In S38, the main CPU 71 conducts special symbol control processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol control process. The main CPU 71 extracts a hit determination random number value and a hit symbol determination random value according to the detection signals from the first starting mouth winning ball sensor 44a and the second starting mouth winning ball sensor 45a, and stores them in the main ROM 72. By referring to the jackpot determination table (not shown) that is performed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery (lottery for the jackpot and the jackpot) is won, and the result of the determination is stored in the main RAM 73. This special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S39.

In S39, the main CPU 71 carries out normal symbol control processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 extracts the normal symbol determination random number value and the normal symbol determination random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 43a, and stores the extracted normal symbol determination random value and the main ROM 72. Based on the normal symbol winning table (not shown), it is determined whether or not the regular symbol lottery is won, and the result of this determination, the normal symbol determining random value, and the normal symbol determining table stored in the main ROM 72. Based on (not shown), it is determined which of the lost figure and the hit symbol is to be performed, and the processing of storing the determination result is performed. In the case of winning the normal symbol lottery, the result of the determination showing the winning symbol is stored, and in the case of the non-winning, the result of the determination showing the lost symbol is stored. When the result of the determination showing the winning symbol is stored, the ordinary electric accessory 46 opens and closes according to a predetermined opening/closing pattern. That is, when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, the ordinary electric auditors product 46 is designed to be opened, and when the ordinary electric auditors product 46 is in the opened state, the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 45. When this process ends, the process moves to S40.

In S40, the main CPU 71 executes a symbol display device control process. In this process, the main CPU 71 sends to the main RAM 73 a control signal for driving the liquid crystal display device 13 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 73 in S38 and S39, the result of the normal symbol control process. Perform the process of storing. The main CPU 71 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 61 and the normal symbol display device 62. The special symbol display device 61 displays a variable display and a stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the received control signal. Further, the normal symbol display device 62 variably displays and stops the normal symbol based on the received control signal. When this process ends, the process moves to S41.

In S41, the main CPU 71 conducts game information data generation processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of generating game information data regarding a game information signal to be transmitted to the hall computer or the data display 141 and storing the game information data in the main RAM 73. This game information data generation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S42.

In S42, the main CPU 71 executes a symbol reserve number data generation process. In this process, the main CPU 71 is the first start opening detected in the special symbol related switch check process and the normal symbol related switch check process (S241 and S242 of FIG. 31) in the switch input process of the system timer interrupt process described later. The number-of-holds data stored in the main RAM 73, which is updated according to the detection signals from the winning ball sensor 44a, the second starting opening winning ball sensor 45a, and the passing ball sensor 43a, and the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the normal symbol. On the basis of the update result of, the control signal for driving the first special symbol hold display device 64, the second special symbol hold display device 65 and the normal symbol hold display device 63 is stored in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S43.

In S43, the main CPU 71 conducts port output processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of outputting the control signal stored in the main RAM 73 by each process from each port. Specifically, the main CPU 71 outputs the security signal to the hall computer or the like via the external terminal board 140 and the LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED, the shutter 53a of the first special winning opening 53, and the second. It supplies solenoid power for driving a solenoid that opens and closes the shutter 54a of the special winning opening 54 and opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 46. This port output processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S44.

In S44, the main CPU 71 executes a winning opening-related command control process. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of controlling a winning opening-related command. When this process ends, the process moves to S45.

In S45, the main CPU 71 conducts payout processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the game balls have won the first start opening 44, the second start opening 45, the first big winning opening 53, the second big winning opening 54, and the general winning openings 50 and 51. When a check is made and a winning is made, a payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout/firing control circuit 123. When this process ends, the process moves to S31.

[Special symbol control processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol control process executed by the main CPU 71. This special symbol control process is executed in the following steps. It should be noted that in FIG. 19, the numerical values on the sides of S51 to S58 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in the control state flag storage area in the main RAM 73. The main CPU 71 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 73. As a result, the special symbol game proceeds.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the first S50, the main CPU 71 executes a process of loading a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 71 reads the control state flag from the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S51.

In S51 to S58, which will be described later, the main CPU 71 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the state of the game of the special symbol game, and enables any of the processes in S51 to S58. In addition to that, the main CPU 71 executes the process in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the main CPU 71 ends without executing the processing in each step, and executes another subroutine. The main CPU 71 also executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle.

In S51, the main CPU 71 executes a special symbol storage check process. This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S52.

In S52, the main CPU 71 executes a special symbol variation time management process. In this process, the main CPU 71, the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management is set as the control state flag. After setting, the waiting time after confirmation (eg, 600 ms) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of S53 after the waiting time after confirmation elapses. The special symbol variation time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S53.

In S53, the main CPU 71 executes a special symbol display time management process. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the big hit or the small hit when the control state flag is the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management and the waiting time after the determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit or a small hit, the main CPU 71 sets a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, the processing of S54 is set to be executed after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not the big hit or the small hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of S58. The special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S54.

In S54, the main CPU 71 executes a hit start interval management process. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is the value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the second big winning prize read from the main ROM 72. The drive control data related to the round opening/closing pattern for opening the shutter 54a of the mouth 54 is stored in the main RAM 73. Then, in the process of S43 of FIG. 18, the main CPU 71 reads the drive control data related to the round opening/closing pattern for opening the shutter 54a of the second special winning opening 54, which is stored in the main RAM 73, and then the second special winning opening. A signal for opening and closing the shutter 54a of 54 is supplied to the second special winning opening solenoid 54b. As a result, the main CPU 71 controls the opening and closing of the second special winning opening 54. That is, a hit game state is executed in which one round game in which a predetermined advantageous game state is provided is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times. The hit start interval management processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S55. In this case, a small hit game state in which only the second special winning opening 54 is opened and closed once may be executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 54 is always opened and closed first, but the first special winning opening 53 may be opened and closed first, or the first special winning opening 53 may be opened first. The special winning opening 53 or the second special winning opening 54 may be arbitrarily selected and opened/closed.

In S55, the main CPU 71 executes a special winning opening opening process. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag, and sets the opening upper limit time to the special winning opening opening time timer. This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S56.

In S56, the main CPU 71 executes a special winning opening pre-later waiting time management process. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is the value (05H) indicating the waiting time before opening the special winning opening (05H), and when the time corresponding to the inter-round interval (interval pattern x, y) has passed, The memory is updated so that the winning opening counter is incremented by "1". Further, the main CPU 71 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the opening upper limit time in the special winning opening opening time timer. That is, the processing of S55 is set to be executed again. The waiting time management process before opening the special winning opening will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S57.

In S57, the main CPU 71 executes a hit end interval process. In this process, the main CPU 71 controls the value (07H) indicating that the special symbol game ends when the control state flag is the value (06H) indicating the hit ending interval and the time corresponding to the hit ending interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of S58. The hit end interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S58.

In S58, the main CPU 71 executes a special symbol game ending process. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the value (00H) indicating the special symbol storage check when the control state flag is the value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it is set to execute the process of S51. The special symbol game ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the special symbol control process routine ends.

As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, in the case where the main CPU 71 is not in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flags (00H), (01H), (02H when the result of the hit determination is lost. ) And (07H) in this order, the processes of S51, S52, S53 and S58 shown in FIG. 19 are executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 71 is not in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flags to (00H), (01H), (02H when the result of the hit determination is the big hit or the small hit. ) Are sequentially set, the processing of S51, S52, and S53 shown in FIG. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is executed, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flag to (03H), (04H), (05H) in this order, and thus the state shown in FIG. The processing of S54, S55, and S56 shown is executed at a predetermined timing to execute the big hit game state or the small hit game state. In addition, when the ending condition of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is satisfied, by setting (04H), (06H), (07H) in order, the processing of S55, S57, and S58 shown in FIG. 19 is performed. It is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit game state or the small hit game state is ended.

[Special symbol memory check process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage check process executed by the main CPU 71. This special symbol storage check process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 20, in S60, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check. When the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is the value indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S61. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not the value (00H) indicating the special symbol storage check, it ends this special symbol storage check processing routine.

In S61, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not there is a start memory. In this process, the main CPU 71, when it is determined that there is no start memory of the special symbol game, that is, the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the first special symbol start memory area (4) or the second special symbol start memory If the data is not stored in the area (0) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4), the process proceeds to S62. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S63 when determining that there is the start memory.

In S62, the main CPU 71 conducts demo display processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a demo display permission value in the main RAM 73. Further, the starting memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol starting storage region or the second special symbol starting storage region in which the random number for hit determination is stored) has a state of "0" for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). If maintained, the demo display permission value is set to a value that permits execution of the demo display. Then, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a demo display command when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command thus stored is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the demo display is executed in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13. Further, the image for demonstration display is projected from the projector device main body B2 onto the front surface of the game board 12. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process routine ends.

In S63, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not the starting memory corresponding to the second special symbol is "0". In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is data in the second special symbol starting storage area (0) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4), and the starting storage corresponding to the second special symbol is "0". That is, that is, if it is determined that the data is not stored in the second special symbol starting storage area (0) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4), the process proceeds to S64. Starting memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not "0", that is, if it is determined that the data is stored in the second special symbol starting memory region (0) to the second special symbol starting memory region (4), S65. Transfer processing to.

In S64, the main CPU 71 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating the fluctuation of the second special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S66.

In S65, the main CPU 71 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating a fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S66.

In S66, the main CPU 71 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S67.

In S67, the main CPU 71 executes a special symbol storage transfer process. In this process, the main CPU 71, if the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, each of the data of the first special symbol starting storage area (1) to the first special symbol starting storage area (4), the first A process of shifting (storing) from the special symbol starting storage area (0) to the first special symbol starting storage area (3) is executed, and when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol, the second special symbol starting storage area (1) each of the data of the second special symbol starting storage area (4), the processing to shift (store) from the second special symbol starting storage area (0) to the second special symbol starting storage area (3) To do. When this process ends, the process moves to S68.

In S68, the main CPU 71 executes a big hit determination process. In this process, the main CPU 71 selects one jackpot from a plurality of jackpot determination tables (not shown) in which the number of determination values (a jackpot determination value) for a jackpot is different depending on whether or not the gaming state flag indicates a probability variation gaming state. Select the judgment table. That is, when the gaming state flag is a value indicating the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination table for high probability with a large number of jackpot determination values is referred to, and when the gaming state flag is not a value indicating the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination value The jackpot determination table for the non-probability variation game state with a small number is referred to. In this way, if the gaming state flag is a value indicating the probability variation gaming state, that is, if the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state as a gaming state that is likely to shift to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), shift to the big hit gaming state The probability of doing is higher than in the probability variation game state than in the non-probability variation game state in which it is difficult to shift to the big hit game state.

Then, the main CPU 71 is extracted at the time of winning the game ball, and for the hit determination of the special symbol starting storage area previously set in the first special symbol starting storage area (0) and the second special symbol starting storage area (0). Reference the random number value and the selected jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 71 determines that it is a big hit when the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value match. That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to make a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player.

The jackpot probability of winning in the first starting opening 44 in the normal gaming state may be larger or smaller than the jackpot probability of winning in the second starting opening 45. The jackpot probability of winning in the first starting opening 44 in the normal gaming state may be larger or smaller than the jackpot probability of winning in the second starting opening 45.

In this way, in the process of S68, either a big hit or a loss is determined as a result of the special symbol game. When this process ends, the process moves to S69.

In S69, the main CPU 71 executes the small hit determination process when it is determined in the big hit determination process of S68 that the big hit is not won. In this process, the main CPU 71 selects a small hit determination table that defines a small hit determination value (small hit determination value) regardless of the gaming state flag.

Then, the main CPU 71 extracts the winning number of the game ball, the random number for the determination of the special symbol starting storage area set in the second special symbol starting storage area (0), and the selected small hit determination table. refer. Then, the main CPU 71 determines that it is a small hit when the random number for hit determination and the small hit determination value match.

Since the small hit can occur only in the second special symbol, the small hit determination process is performed only on the basis of the random number for hit determination stored in the second special symbol starting storage area. The small hit determination process may be performed based on the random number value for hit determination stored in the 1 special symbol starting storage area.

Thus, in the process of S69, as a result of the special symbol game, either a small hit or a loss is determined, and if both the big hit determination process of S68 and the small hit determination process of S69 have not been won, the special symbol Loss will be determined as the result of the game determination. When this process ends, the process moves to S70.

In S70, the main CPU 71 executes a special symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines a big hit symbol when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and a small hit symbol when the result of the small hit determination is a small hit. If it is also lost, the process for determining the lost symbol is performed. The special symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S71.

In S71, the main CPU 71 executes a special symbol variation pattern determination process. In this processing, the main CPU 71 differs based on the special symbol determined in the processing of S70, the results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination determined in the processing of S68 and S69, and the value of the probability variation counter. A fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern is selected. Then, the main CPU 71 determines a variation pattern based on the effect condition determination random number extracted from the effect condition determination random number counter and the selected variation pattern determination table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. Here, the probability variation game state and the normal game state have different variation pattern determination tables. The main CPU 71 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 61 based on the data indicated by such variation pattern.

The data indicating the variation pattern thus stored is supplied to the special symbol display device 61. As a result, in the special symbol display device 61, the special symbol is displayed in a variable pattern determined. Further, the data indicating the fluctuation pattern thus stored is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 executes the effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. When this process ends, the process moves to S72.

In S72, the main CPU 71 conducts special symbol variation time setting processing. In this processing, the main CPU 71 sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol in the waiting time timer, and executes processing to clear the storage area used for the variation display this time. When this process ends, the process moves to S73.

In S73, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect start command in the main RAM 73. The special symbol effect start command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub CPU81 will start the effect based on the received special symbol effect start command. When this process ends, the process moves to S74.

In S74, the main CPU 71 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the variable display this time. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process routine ends.

[Special symbol determination process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol determination process executed by the main CPU 71. This special symbol determination process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 21, in S90, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, if the main CPU 71 determines that it is a big hit, it shifts the process to S91. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that it is not a big hit, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S96.

In S91, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the jackpot variation state number determined in S90 is a value (01H) indicating variation of the first special symbol. In this processing, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S92 when the fluctuation state number is the value (01H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol. On the other hand, the main CPU 71, when the variation state number is not a value (01H) indicating that it is a variation of the first special symbol, that is, the variation state number is a value (02H) indicating that it is a variation of the second special symbol. In that case, the process proceeds to S94.

In S92, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining a big-hit symbol of the first special symbol, based on the random number value for winning symbol determination. In this process, the main CPU 71, based on the winning symbol determination random number extracted from the jackpot symbol determining counter and the jackpot determination table, performs a process to determine whether the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is a deviation. When this process ends, the process moves to S93.

In S93, the main CPU 71 performs the data set of the big hit symbol of the determined first special symbol and the command set of the big hit symbol. In this processing, the main CPU 71 sets the big hit symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and supplies it to the special symbol display device 61. The special symbol display device 61 variably displays the first special symbol to stop and display in a mode based on the data of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol. Moreover, the main CPU 71 sets a command of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73, and supplies it from the main CPU 71 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. By the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the big hit stop display mode. When this process ends, the process moves to S99.

In S94, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining a big hit symbol of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of determining one of the big hit symbols of the second special symbol, based on the hit symbol determination random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determination counter and the big hit determination table. When this process ends, the process moves to S95.

In S95, the main CPU 71 conducts a data set of a jackpot symbol of the determined second special symbol and a command set of the jackpot symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the big hit symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and supplies it to the second special symbol display portion 54. The second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays it in a mode based on the data of the big hit symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 71 sets the command of the big hit symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73, and supplies it from the main CPU 71 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. By the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the big hit stop display mode. When this process ends, the process moves to S99.

In S96, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the small hit determination process (S69 of FIG. 20) is a small hit. In this processing, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S97 if the small hit is won. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S101 if the small hit is not won.

In S97, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining a small hit symbol of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process for determining the small hit symbol of the second special symbol, based on the random number for winning symbol determination extracted from the counter for determining large symbol symbols and the small hit determination table. When this process ends, the process moves to S98.

In S98, the main CPU 71 performs the data set of the small hit symbol of the determined second special symbol and the command set of the small hit symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the data of the small hit symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and supplies it to the second special symbol display portion 54. The second special symbol display unit 54 variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays it in a mode based on the data of the big hit symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 71 sets the command of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73, and supplies it from the main CPU 71 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. By the control of the sub control circuit 200, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the small hit stop display mode. When this process ends, the process moves to S99.

In S99, the main CPU 71 conducts a hit start interval display time data set process corresponding to the hit symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting the hit start interval display time data corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S100.

In S100, the main CPU 71 executes a special winning opening opening number related data set process. In this processing, the main CPU 71, the special winning opening opening number related data regarding the opening number of the first big winning opening 53 and the second big winning opening 54, that is, the winning symbol by the first special symbol, or the winning by the second special symbol A process of setting data corresponding to the symbol or the small hit symbol in the main RAM 73 is performed. When this process ends, this special symbol determination process routine ends.

On the other hand, in S101, the main CPU 71 performs neither a big hit in S90 nor a small hit in S96, that is, if it is determined to be a loss, it performs a data set of a loss symbol and a command set of a loss symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and supplies it to the special symbol display device 61. The special symbol display device 61 variably displays the special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the lost symbol of the special symbol. Further, the main CPU 71 sets the command of the lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73, and supplies it from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. By the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol (decorative symbol) is derived and displayed in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 in the display mode of the stop display. When this process ends, this special symbol determination process routine ends.

[Special symbol variable time management processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation time management process executed by the main CPU 71. This special symbol variation time management process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 22, in S110, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management. When determining that the value is the value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S111. On the other hand, if the main CPU 71 determines that it is not the value (01H) indicating the special symbol variation time management, it ends the special symbol variation time management processing routine.

In S111, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is "0". When determining that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S112. When it is determined that the waiting time timer is not "0", the special symbol variation time management processing routine is ended.

In S112, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting (storing) a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management in the special symbol control state flag, and moves the process to S113.

In S113, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of setting a special symbol effect stop command. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting (storing) a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 73. The special symbol production stop command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a symbol stop command, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the symbol stop. When this process ends, the process moves to S114.

In S114, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a post-determination wait time in an area of the main RAM 73 that functions as a wait time timer. When this process ends, the special symbol variation time management process routine ends.

[Special symbol display time management process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process executed by the main CPU 71. This special symbol display time management process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 23, in S120, the main CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process. When determining that the control state flag is the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to S121. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is not the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process routine.

In S121, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display time management process is "0". The main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S122 when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S124 when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”.

In S122, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the main CPU 71 determines that it is a big hit, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S123. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that it is not a big hit, it ends the special symbol display time management processing routine.

In S123, the main CPU 71 conducts processing for clearing the game state flag. That is, the main CPU 71 executes a process of setting a value (00H) indicating the normal game state (non-probability change/non-time saving) in the game state flag. When this process ends, the special symbol display time management process routine ends.

In S124, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the main CPU 71 determines that it is a big hit, it shifts the processing to S131. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that it is not a big hit, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S125.

In S125, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0". The time saving counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining games in the time saving game state (the number of symbol variations). When the value of the hour/hour counter is “0”, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S130. On the other hand, when the value of the hour/hour counter is not “0”, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S126.

In S126, the main CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time saving counter. When this process ends, the process moves to S127.

In S127, the main CPU 71 determines again whether or not the value of the hour/hour counter is "0". The main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S128 when the value of the hour/hour counter is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the hour/hour counter is not "0", the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S130.

In S128, the main CPU 71 conducts processing for clearing the time saving flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S129.

In S129, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of setting a time saving end command. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting (storing) a time saving end command indicating the end of the time saving game state in the main RAM 73. Then, the time saving end command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a command indicating the game state, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the end of the time saving game state. Become. When this process ends, the process moves to S130. Although not particularly shown, the main CPU 71 also performs the same process for the probability variation counter, and when the value of the probability variation counter is “0”, clears the probability variation flag to indicate the end of the probability variation gaming state. It is configured to set (store) the probability variation end command in the main RAM 73. The probability variation end command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a command indicating the gaming state, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the end of the probability variation gaming state.

In S130, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit. When the main CPU 71 determines that it is a small hit, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S131. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S136 when determining that it is not the small hit.

In S131, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S132.

In S132, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit start interval time corresponding to the special symbol in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S133.

In S133, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting “FFH” in the main RAM 73 as the value of the special winning opening opening counter. When this process ends, the process moves to S134. Here, setting "FFH" as the value of the special winning opening opening counter corresponds to setting "-1".

In S134, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 73. This special symbol effect stop command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the stop of the special symbol effect. When this process ends, the process moves to S135.

In S135, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of setting a big hit or small hit start display command corresponding to the special symbol. In this process, the hit start display command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 so that the sub control circuit 200 starts the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Become aware. The hit start display command includes data indicating a start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state and a specific hit opening/closing pattern. The sub CPU 81 determines the effect pattern in the big hit game state or the small hit game state based on the data indicating the hit opening/closing pattern included in the hit start display command. When this process ends, the special symbol display time management process routine ends.

In S136, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value (07H) indicating the ending process of the special symbol game as the control state flag of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S137.

In S136, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the special symbol display time management process routine ends.

[Hit start interval management processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a hit start interval management process executed by the main CPU 71. The hit start interval management process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 24, in S140, the main CPU 71 executes a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process. When determining that the control state flag is the value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management processing, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S141. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is not the value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management processing, the main CPU 71 ends the hit start interval management processing routine.

In S141, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer as the hit start interval time is "0". When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S142. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 71 ends the hit start interval management processing routine.

In S142, the main CPU 71 refers to a hit type determination table (not shown) to perform a process of determining a hit opening/closing pattern. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting (storing) data of a hit opening/closing pattern indicating a special winning opening opening/closing pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. The main CPU 71 performs round control based on the hit opening/closing pattern corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined in S142. When this process ends, the process moves to S143.

In S143, the main CPU 71 carries out a process of setting (storing) the special winning opening opening counter upper limit value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73, and advances the process to S144.

In S144, the main CPU 71 performs a process of adding "1" to the special winning opening opening counter, and moves the process to S145.

In S145, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer, which is the waiting time after confirmation of a big hit or a small hit, in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S146.

In S146, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting (storing) a special winning opening open display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. The special winning opening open display command in this case is data indicating the start of the round game. The special winning opening open display command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200. When this process ends, the process moves to S147.

In S147, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening process as a control state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 which functions as a control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S148.

In S148, the main CPU 71 performs processing for clearing the value of the special winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S149.

In S149, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S150.

In S150, the main CPU 71 performs processing of setting the data of the 1R round opening/closing pattern in the main RAM 73. The main CPU 71 conducts round control based on the round opening/closing pattern set in S150. When this process ends, the process moves to S151.

In S151, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting the special winning opening open data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. In this process, the main CPU 71 updates the variable positioned in the main RAM 73 based on the data read from the main ROM 72 in order to open the first special winning opening 53 or the second special winning opening 54. The variable stored in this way drives the first big winning opening solenoid 53b or the second big winning opening solenoid 54b to open the first big winning opening 53 or the second big winning opening 54. When this process ends, the hit start interval management process routine ends.

[Prize winning opening process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process executed by the main CPU 71. This special winning opening opening process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 25, in S160, the main CPU 71 executes a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is the value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening process. When determining that the control state flag is the value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to S161. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is not the value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening processing, the main CPU 71 ends the special winning opening opening processing routine.

In S161, the main CPU 71 executes a special winning opening opening/closing process according to the set round opening/closing pattern. This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S162.

In S162, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting the special winning opening closing data. In this process, the main CPU 71 updates the variable located in the main RAM 73 based on the data read from the main ROM 72 in order to close the special winning opening. The variables stored in this way are for closing the first special winning opening solenoid 53b or the second special winning opening solenoid 54b. When this process ends, the process moves to S163.

In S163, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit. When the main CPU 71 determines that it is a small hit, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S168. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S164 when it determines that it is not the small hit.

In S164, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or larger than the upper limit value of the special winning opening opening number (the number of rounds). In this process, the main CPU 71 compares the value of the special winning opening opening number counter stored in the main RAM 73 with the upper limit of the special winning opening opening number (round number), and the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. Is greater than or equal to the upper limit of the number of times of opening the special winning opening. Here, the upper limit of the number of times of opening the special winning opening is, for example, 16R. When determining that the value of the special winning opening opening counter is equal to or larger than the upper limit of the winning opening opening counter, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S168. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the special winning opening opening counter is not equal to or larger than the upper limit of the special opening opening number, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S165.

In S165, the main CPU 71 refers to the special winning opening opening pattern table (not shown) and the interval time table (not shown), and sets the value of the waiting time timer as the closing time according to the interval pattern between the corresponding rounds. Processing for setting in the main RAM 73 is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to S166.

In S166, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value (05H) indicating the special winning opening pre-waiting time question management process in a predetermined area in the main RAM 73 that functions as a control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S167.

In S167, the main CPU 71 executes processing for setting the inter-round display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. The display command between rounds is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200. When this process ends, the special winning opening opening process routine ends.

On the other hand, in S168, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S169.

In S169, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval process in the control state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 that functions as a control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S170.

In S170, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a special symbol per interval end display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. The special symbol hit interval end display command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a command indicating the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. When this process ends, the special winning opening opening process routine ends.

[Big prize opening/closing processing]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing a special winning opening/closing process executed by the main CPU 71. This special winning opening/closing process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 26, in S180, the main CPU 71 refers to a special winning opening/closing pattern table (not shown) to perform a process of acquiring a round opening/closing pattern to be currently executed. When this process ends, the process moves to S181.

In S181, the main CPU 71 conducts processing of setting a control order counter and a repetition count counter. The control order counter is a counter for specifying the control order of the basic opening/closing pattern included in the round opening/closing pattern. The repeat counting counter is a counter for counting the number of times the basic opening/closing pattern is repeatedly executed. In the round opening/closing pattern, the control order and the number of repetitions are defined for each basic opening/closing pattern, and the numerical value indicating the final order among these control orders is defined as the initial value of the control order counter. When this process ends, the process moves to S182.

In S182, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the basic opening/closing pattern and the number of repetitions in the first control order in the main RAM 73. The number of repetitions is set in the repetition counter. When this process ends, the process moves to S183.

In S183, the main CPU 71 controls to open/close the special winning opening based on the basic opening/closing pattern defined in the round opening/closing pattern. When this process ends, the process moves to S184.

In S184, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening prize counter is 10 or more. When the value of the special winning opening winning counter is 10 or more, the main CPU 71 ends the special winning opening/closing processing routine. On the other hand, when the value of the special winning opening winning counter is not 10 or more (less than 10), the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S185.

In S185, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to end the opening/closing control for this round. The main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S186 when ending the opening/closing control related to the present round. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S183 when the opening/closing control related to the present round is not ended.

In S186, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the repeat count counter. When this process ends, the process moves to S187.

In S187, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the repeat count counter is 0. When the value of the repeat count counter is 0, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S188. On the other hand, when the value of the repeat count counter is not 0, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S183.

In S188, the main CPU 71 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the control order counter. When this process ends, the process moves to S189.

In S189, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the control order counter is 0. When the value of the control order counter is 0, the main CPU 71 ends the special winning opening/closing processing routine. On the other hand, if the value of the control order counter is not 0, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S190.

In S190, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the basic opening/closing pattern and the number of repetitions of the corresponding control order based on the value of the control order counter. When this process ends, the special winning opening/closing process routine ends.

[Waiting management process before opening the special winning opening]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the waiting time management processing before opening the special winning opening executed by the main CPU 71. This waiting prize management processing before opening the special winning opening is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 27, in S200, the main CPU 71 executes a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before opening the special winning opening. When the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is the value (05H) indicating the waiting time before opening special winning opening management processing (05H), the processing proceeds to S201. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not the value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before opening the special winning opening, the main CPU 71 ends the waiting time management processing routine before opening the special winning opening.

In S201, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the interval time timer corresponding to the inter-round interval is "0". When determining that the value of the interval timer is “0”, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S202. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the interval timer is not “0”, it ends the special winning opening pre-waiting time question management processing routine.

In S202, the main CPU 71 performs a process of adding "1" to the value of the special winning opening opening counter of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S203.

In S203, the main CPU 71 performs processing of setting the data of the corresponding round opening/closing pattern in the main RAM 73 based on the value of the special winning opening opening counter and the special winning opening opening/closing pattern table (not shown). When this process ends, the process moves to S204.

In S204, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting (storing) the special winning opening open display command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. The special winning opening open display command data in this case is data indicating the start of the round game. The special winning opening opening display command data is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening opening display command. When this process ends, the process moves to S205.

In S205, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening process in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S206.

In S206, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the main CPU 71 determines that it is a big hit, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S207. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that it is not a big hit, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S208.

In S207, the main CPU 71 performs processing for clearing the value of the special winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S208.

In S208, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the special winning opening open data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. When this processing ends, the special winning opening pre-waiting time question management processing routine ends.

[Hit end interval processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the hit end interval processing executed by the main CPU 71. The hit end interval process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 28, in S210, the main CPU 71 executes a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 73 is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval process. When the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is the value (06H) indicating the hit end interval processing, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S211. On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the control state flag is not the value (06H) indicating the hit end interval processing, it ends the hit end interval processing routine.

In S211, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time is “0”. In this process, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to S212. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 71 ends the hit end interval processing routine.

In S212, the main CPU 71 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 73 to the special symbol control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S213.

In S213, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting drive control data according to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol and the gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. When this processing ends, the hit end interval processing routine ends.

[Special symbol game end processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game ending process executed by the main CPU 71. This special symbol game ending process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 29, in S220, the main CPU 71 executes a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 73 is the value (07H) indicating the special symbol game ending process. When determining that the control state flag is the value (07H) indicating the special symbol game ending process, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to S221. On the other hand, when determining that the control state flag is not the value (07H) indicating the special symbol game ending process, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol game ending process routine.

In S221, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check in the main RAM 73 as a control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to S221.

In S222, the main CPU 71 conducts processing for setting a special symbol per end command. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting (storing) in the main RAM 73 a special symbol hit end command indicating the end of the special symbol game. Then, the special symbol per end command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200, whereby the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the end of the special symbol game. When this process ends, the special symbol game end process routine ends.

[System timer interrupt processing by main CPU]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the system timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 71. This system timer interrupt process is executed in the following steps. Note that the main CPU 71 may interrupt the main processing and execute the system timer interrupt processing even when the main processing is being executed. This system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated by the clock generation circuit 74 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 ms).

As shown in FIG. 30, in S230, the main CPU 71 conducts register saving processing. When this process ends, the process moves to S231.

In S231, the main CPU 71 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 73. The system timer monitor timer is a monitor timer for executing a predetermined process (special symbol control process or the like) on condition that the system timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). When this process ends, the process moves to S232.

In S232, the main CPU 71 executes processing for setting clear data in the watchdog output data. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets clear data in the watchdog output data and sends a control signal based on the watchdog output data to the initial reset circuit 75. The initial reset circuit 75 releases the voltage of the capacitor based on the received control signal. After the watchdog timer provided in the initial reset circuit 75 is cleared, a predetermined time (for example, 3100 ms) determined by the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the initial reset circuit 75 elapses. A system reset signal is output to. When the system reset signal is input from the initial reset circuit 75, the main CPU 71 enters the system reset state. When this process ends, the process moves to S233.

In S233, the main CPU 71 conducts random number update processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 71 updates random numbers such as a hit determination random number counter, a hit symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. If the update timing of the counter value is indefinite, the hit determination random number counter and the hit symbol determination random number counter will lack fairness, so to ensure this, the fixed timing every 2 ms. I am trying to update it. When this process ends, the process moves to S234.

In S234, the main CPU 71 conducts switch input processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not each sensor corresponding to each winning area or the like has detected a winning. For example, when a winning is detected, the main CPU 71 sets “1 (ON)” to the bit corresponding to the winning area determined to be winning. This switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S235.

In S235, the main CPU 71 conducts fraud detection processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of detecting an unauthorized operation based on a vibration detection signal from a vibration detection sensor (not shown), for example. When this process ends, the process moves to S236.

In S236, the main CPU 71 conducts register restoration processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of restoring the register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process ends, the system timer interrupt process routine ends.

[Switch input processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a switch input process executed by the main CPU 71. This switch input process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 31, in S240, the main CPU 71 conducts prize ball-related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of determining whether or not the general winning ball sensors 51a, 52a, the first starting mouth winning ball sensor 44a, and the second starting mouth winning ball sensor 45a are input. When it is determined that the general winning ball sensors 51a and 52a have been input, the process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning ball counter is performed, and the first starting mouth winning ball sensor 44a or the second starting mouth winning ball sensor 45a is processed. When it is determined that there is an input, a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting mouth winning counter corresponding to each is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to S241.

In S241, the main CPU 71 conducts special symbol-related switch check processing. This special symbol related switch check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S242.

In S242, the main CPU 71 conducts normal symbol related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an input from the passing ball sensor 43a, in other words, whether or not a game ball has been detected, and when it is determined that there is an input, the number of holdings is the upper limit (for example, (4 pieces), and if it is determined to be the upper limit, this processing ends. When it is determined that it is not the upper limit, the random number for hit determination is extracted from the random number counter for determination of the normal symbol game, and the random number value for determination of the symbol is extracted from the random number counter for determination of the symbol. Processing for storing in the symbol storage area is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to S243.

In S243, the main CPU 71 conducts abnormality-related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in a signal from an abnormality-related switch such as an open/close switch (not shown) of the glass door 4. For example, if it is detected that the glass door 4 is open based on a signal from the open/close switch of the glass door 4, processing for notifying the abnormality is performed, and if no abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to S244. Transfer processing.

In S244, the main CPU 71 conducts firing-related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process for controlling the firing operation based on a signal from the touch sensor of the firing device 15, for example. When this process ends, the switch input process routine ends.

[Special symbol related switch check processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a special symbol-related switch check process executed by the main CPU 71. This special symbol related switch check process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 32, in S250, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 44 is detected based on the detection signal from the first starting opening winning ball sensor 44a. Perform processing. In this processing, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the bit of the first starting mouth winning detection counter corresponding to the detection signal from the first starting mouth winning ball sensor 44a is “1 (ON)”, and the first When the bit of the starting mouth winning detection counter is "1 (ON)", the processing is moved to S251. When the bit of the first starting mouth winning detection counter is not "1 (ON)", the processing is performed to S257. Transfer.

In S251, the main CPU 71 conducts processing to determine whether or not the number of starting memories of the first special symbol is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of starting memories of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holdings is 4 or more. When it is determined that the number of holdings is 4 or more, the special symbol related switch check processing routine is ended, and when it is determined that the number of holdings is not 4 or more, the process is moved to S252.

In S252, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of adding "1" to the number of starting memories of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of adding "1" to the value of the number of reserved first special symbols stored in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S253.

In S253, the main CPU 71 performs various random number value acquisition processing. In this processing, the main CPU 71 extracts the random number value for hit determination of the special symbol game from the random number counter for determination of hit by so-called special symbol lottery, and further extracts the random number value for symbol determination from the random number counter for symbol determination. A process of extracting a random number value for effect condition determination from the random number counter for effect condition determination and storing it in the first special symbol starting storage area of the main RAM 73 is performed.

In the present embodiment, the first special symbol starting storage area is from the first special symbol starting storage area (0) to the first special symbol starting storage area (4), and is stored in the first special symbol starting storage area (0). The determination result based on the hit determination random number is derived and displayed by the first special symbol, various obtained by the game ball winning the first starting opening 44 during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Random number value is sequentially stored in the first special symbol starting storage area (1) to the first special symbol starting storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to S254.

In S254, the main CPU 71 conducts processing of setting first special symbol variation state data. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S255.

In S255, the main CPU 71 conducts a winning effect determination process. In this processing, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to perform a winning effect based on a random number lottery. When this process ends, the process moves to S256.

In S256, the main CPU 71 sets a start winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. This start winning command includes information indicating a random number for winning determination and information indicating a random number for determining a winning symbol. The start winning command is supplied from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes that a game ball has been won and whether or not the winning lottery result has been won. Like The data of the start winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, an effect of changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed as an effect when it is determined in the process of S255 that the winning effect is achieved. As a result, a so-called "pre-reading effect", such as performing an effect based on the starting memory before the variation execution, becomes possible. When this process ends, the special symbol related switch check process routine ends.

In S257, the main CPU 71 carries out a process of determining whether or not the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 45 is detected based on the detection signal from the second starting opening winning ball sensor 45a. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the bit of the second starting opening winning detection counter corresponding to the detection signal from the second starting opening winning ball sensor 45a is “1 (ON)”, and the second When the bit of the starting mouth winning detection counter is "1 (ON)", the processing is moved to S258, and when the bit of the second starting mouth winning detection counter is not "1 (ON)", it is associated with a special symbol. The switch check processing routine ends.

In S258, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of determining whether or not the number of starting memories of the second special symbol is 4 or more. In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of starting memories of the second special symbol, that is, the number of holdings is 4 or more. When it is determined that the number of reservations is 4 or more, this special symbol related switch check processing routine is ended, and when it is determined that the number of reservations is not 4 or more, the process is moved to S259.

In S259, the main CPU 71 performs a process of adding "1" to the number of starting memories of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of adding "1" to the value of the number of reserved second special symbols stored in the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S260.

In S260, the main CPU 71 performs various random number value acquisition processing. In this processing, the main CPU 71 extracts the random number value for hit determination of the special symbol game from the random number counter for determination of hit by so-called special symbol lottery, and further extracts the random number value for symbol determination from the random number counter for symbol determination. A process for extracting the effect condition determining random number value from the effect condition determining random number counter and storing it in the second special symbol starting storage area of the main RAM 73 is performed.

In the present embodiment, the second special symbol starting storage area, the second special symbol starting storage area (0) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4), and stored in the second special symbol starting storage area (0) The determination result based on the hit determination random number is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, various obtained by the game ball winning the second starting opening 45 during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The random number value of is sequentially stored in the second special symbol starting storage area (1) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to S261.

In S261, the main CPU 71 conducts processing of setting second special symbol variation state data. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. When this process ends, the process moves to S262.

In S262, the main CPU 71 conducts a winning effect determination process. In this processing, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to perform a winning effect based on a random number lottery. When this process ends, the process moves to S263.

In S263, the main CPU 71 sets a start winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. The start winning command is as described above. When this process ends, the special symbol related switch check process routine ends.

[Game information data generation process]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the game information data generation process executed by the main CPU 71. This game information data generation processing is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 33, in S300, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the security signal output flag is on. When determining that the security signal output flag is ON, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S301, and when determining that the security signal output flag is not ON, shifts the processing to S304.

In S301, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the security signal output flag to off. In this process, the main CPU 71 turns off the security signal output flag that is turned on. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S302.

In S302, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the minimum output period in the security signal output timer. In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the minimum output period 60 s, which is the output time of the security signal, in the security signal output timer. The time set in the security signal output timer can be changed to any time other than 60 seconds. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S303.

In S303, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting security signal output data. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of generating and setting a security signal. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S306.

In S304, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the security signal output timer is 0. In this processing, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the security signal output timer is 0, and when it is determined that the value of the security signal output timer is 0, moves the processing to S305, If it is determined that the value of the output timer is not 0, the process proceeds to S310.

In S305, the main CPU 71 performs processing for clearing the security signal output data. In this process, the main CPU 71 clears the security signal output data. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S306.

In S306, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the sub unauthorized signal output flag is on. In this processing, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the sub-illegal signal output flag is on, and when it is determined that the sub-illegal signal output flag is on, moves the processing to S307 to output the sub-illegal signal output. If it is determined that the flag is not on, the process proceeds to S310.

In S307, the main CPU 71 executes processing for setting the sub-illegal signal output flag to OFF. In this process, the main CPU 71 turns off the sub unauthorized signal output flag that is turned on. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S308.

In S308, the main CPU 71 performs processing for setting the sub-illegal signal output timer to the minimum output period. In this processing, the main CPU 71 sets a minimum transmission period of 30 s, which is the transmission time of a command indicating an illegal operation, in the sub-illegal signal output timer. The time set in the sub-illegal signal output timer can be changed to any time other than 30 seconds. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S309.

In S309, the main CPU 71 conducts a process of setting the sub unauthorized signal as output data. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of generating a command indicating an illegal operation as a sub illegal signal and setting the command as a transmission command. When this process ends, the main CPU 71 ends the game information data generation process routine.

In S310, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the sub unauthorized signal output timer is 0. In this processing, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the sub-illegal signal output timer is 0, and when it is determined that the value of the sub-illegal signal output timer is 0, shifts the processing to S311. When it is determined that the value of the sub fraudulent signal output timer is not 0, the game information data generation processing routine ends.

In S311, the main CPU 71 performs a process of clearing the sub unauthorized signal output data. In this process, the main CPU 71 clears the transmission command indicating the illegal operation as the sub illegal signal output data. When this process ends, the main CPU 71 ends the game information data generation process routine.

Through such processing, the main CPU 71 sets the security signal output data unless the value of the security signal output timer is 0, and unless the value of the sub unauthorized signal output timer is 0, performs an unauthorized operation as the sub unauthorized signal output data. It is configured to set the send command shown. As a result, the main CPU 71 continuously outputs the security signal to the outside until the value of the security signal output timer becomes 0, and continuously shows the illegal operation until the value of the sub unauthorized signal output timer becomes 0. The transmission command is transmitted to the sub CPU 81.

[Port output processing]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the port output processing executed by the main CPU 71. This port output process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 34, in S320, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the security signal output data is set. In this process, when determining that the security signal output data is set, the main CPU 71 shifts the process to S321, and when it is determined that the security signal output data is not set, the main CPU 71 proceeds to S322. Transfer.

In S321, the main CPU 71 conducts a security signal output process. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of externally outputting the set security signal output data. When this processing is finished, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S322.

In S322, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the sub unauthorized signal output data is set. In this processing, when the main CPU 71 determines that the transmission command indicating the illegal operation is set as the sub illegal signal output data, the main CPU 71 shifts the processing to S323, and the transmission command indicating the illegal operation as the sub illegal signal output data. When it is determined that is not set, the port output processing routine ends.

In S323, the main CPU 71 conducts sub unauthorized signal output processing. In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of transmitting a transmission command indicating an illegal operation as the set sub-illegal signal. When this processing ends, the main CPU 71 ends the port output processing routine.

[Processing by sub CPU]
Next, the processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described below with reference to FIGS. The sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 70 and performs various processing such as accessory control processing.

[Sub-control circuit main processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the sub control circuit main processing executed by the sub CPU 81. This sub control circuit main processing is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 35, in S330, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of initializing when the power is turned on. When this process ends, the process moves to S331.

In S331, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for clearing the watchdog counter. When this process ends, the process moves to S332.

In S332, the sub CPU 81 performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 70 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 83. When this process ends, the process moves to S333.

In S333, the sub CPU 81 performs effect selection processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for selecting the type and content of the effect based on the command received from the main control circuit 70. This effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S334.

In S334, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the processing for the received command has been completed. In this process, when it is determined that the process for the received command is completed, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S335. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the processing for the received command has not been completed, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S332.

In S335, the sub CPU 81 performs drawing control processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 81 transmits a drawing request for performing drawing display in the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 to the display control circuit 86. The display control circuit 86 including VDP reads various image data such as identification pattern data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the drawing request from the sub CPU 81, and superimposes them on the liquid crystal. It is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S336.

In S336, the sub CPU 81 performs projector control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 81 transmits to the projector control circuit 90 a drawing request for causing the projector device main body B2 to emit irradiation light including an image. The projector control circuit 90 including the DLP control circuit 232 reads various image data from the projection image ROM based on the drawing request from the sub CPU 81, and emits the irradiation light so as to project the image on the front surface of the game board 12. Let out. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S337.

In S337, the sub CPU 81 performs a voice control process. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a voice control process for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 87. When this processing ends, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S338.

In S338, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp control process. In this process, the sub CPU 81 controls the light emission (lighting/blinking) of the lamp/LED group 18 included in the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C, the reel accessory 67, the movable accessory 68, etc. via the lamp control circuit 88. Lamp control processing. When this processing ends, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S339.

In S339, the sub CPU 81 performs accessory control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a role product operation control process for controlling the operation of the reel accessory 67 and the movable accessory 68 via the effect operation control circuit 88. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 thereafter repeats the processes of S332 to S339.

On the other hand, the sub CPU 81 may interrupt the sub control circuit main process and execute a timer interrupt process or a command interrupt process described later even when the sub control circuit main process is being executed. The timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG. 36, and the command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing executed by the sub CPU 81. This timer interrupt process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 36, in S340, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of saving the register. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of saving the value used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). When this process ends, the process moves to S341.

In S341, the sub CPU 81 performs various timer update processing. When this process ends, the process moves to S342.

In S342, the sub CPU 81 performs button switch input detection processing. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of detecting the presence/absence of an operation input by the effect button 23 or the like. When this process ends, the process moves to S343.

In S343, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of restoring the register. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of restoring the program saved in S340 to each register. When this process ends, the timer interrupt process routine ends.

[Command interrupt processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the command interrupt processing executed by the sub CPU 81. This command interrupt process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 37, in S350, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of saving the register. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of saving the running program stored in each register (storage area). When this process ends, the process moves to S351.

In step S351, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of storing the received command in the reception buffer. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of storing the command transmitted and received from the main CPU 71 in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 83. For example, the sub CPU 81 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70. In this process, the stored command is analyzed by the command analysis process shown in S332 of FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to S352.

In S352, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of restoring the register. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of restoring the program saved in S350 to each register. When this process ends, the command interrupt process routine ends.

[Production selection processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect selection process executed by the sub CPU 81. This effect selection process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 38, in S360, the sub CPU 81 performs effect determination processing. In this process, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect selection table (not shown) based on the command received from the main control circuit 70, and determines the type of effect to be executed based on the prescribed content of the effect selection table. When this process ends, the process moves to S361.

In S361, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect suppression process. The effect suppressing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 39. When this process ends, the effect selection process routine ends.

[Production suppression processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect suppressing process executed by the sub CPU 81. This effect suppressing process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 39, in S370, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lightning projection image is selected as an example of the image projected from the projector apparatus body B2 based on the effect determined in the effect determination process. To do. As shown in FIG. 40(C) or FIG. 41(B), the lightning projection image is an image simulating lightning projected on the decorative portion 68A and a part of the display area 13a in synchronization with the operation of the movable accessory 68. Is. When the lightning projection image is selected, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S371. When the thunder projection image is not selected, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression processing routine.

In S371, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the premium display effect is selected as the display effect of the liquid crystal display device 13. The premier type display effect means an effect of a liquid crystal image displayed on the display area 12a that suggests a big hit or the like, which has a low execution frequency, but has a high expectation of a big hit or the like when executed. When the premium display effect is selected, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S372. When the premier display effect is not selected, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S373.

In S372, the sub CPU 81 sets data for stopping the projection of the lightning projection image in a predetermined area of the work RAM 83. Based on this data, the sub CPU 81 controls the projector apparatus main body B2 so as not to project the lightning projection image when executing the premium display effect. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression process routine.

In S373, the sub CPU 81 sets control data for setting the display area 13a of the liquid crystal display device 13 to a uniform black color suitable for a lightning projection image in a predetermined area of the work RAM 83. Based on this data, the sub CPU 81 controls the liquid crystal display device 13 so that the display area 13a has a uniform black color when the lightning projection image is projected. In order to make the display area 13a uniformly black, a liquid crystal image of which the entire area is black may be displayed over the entire display area 13a, or the liquid crystal display device 13 may be powered off to stop driving. 13a may be set to a so-called normally black mode so that it becomes black. Upon completion of this processing, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S374.

In S374, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect operation of the movable accessory 68 has been selected. In the effect operation of the movable accessory 68, the decorative portion 68A moves from the standby position to the operation position overlapping the display area 13a. When the effect operation of the movable accessory 68 is selected, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S375. When the effect operation of the movable accessory 68 is not selected, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppressing process routine.

In S375, the sub CPU 81 sets data for lowering the brightness of the LED 681 in the decoration portion 68A than usual in a predetermined area of the work RAM 83. Based on this data, when the sub CPU 81 projects the lightning projection image and moves the decoration portion 68A to the operating position overlapping the display area 13a, the sub CPU 81 does not project the lightning projection image as compared with the normal time. The brightness of the LED 681 is reduced by a predetermined amount. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression process routine.

[Example of performance operation]
40 to 45 show an example of the effect operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The effect operation will be described below with reference to these drawings.

40(A) to (C) show the rendering operation using the movable accessory 68, the liquid crystal image, and the projected image. 40(A) to (C) show a state in which the upper decoration unit 40 is removed, and in the state where the upper decoration unit 40 is attached, for example, in the standby state of FIG. The object 68 is not actually visible by the upper decoration unit 40. Further, FIG. 40C shows an inappropriate example when projecting a projected image.

First, as shown in FIG. 40A, when the movable accessory 68 is in the standby position, the decorative portion 68A does not overlap the display area 13a, and the liquid crystal image is displayed in the display area 13a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 40B, when the movable accessory 68 moves from the standby position to the appearance position, the decorative portion 68A overlaps with a part of the display area 13a. In such a state, the LED 681 of the decorative portion 68A is caused to emit light or blink at a predetermined brightness (these are collectively referred to as "light emission effect"). As a result, the player becomes interested in the light emission effect 681A along with the movement of the decorative portion 68A, and the visual effect is enhanced.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40(C), for example, a part of the game area 12a around the decorative portion 68A around the decorative area 68A of the lightning projection image 500 is generated by the irradiation light from the projector device body B2 (not shown). The image is projected even on a part of the display area 13a. That is, although the main part 510 of the lightning projection image 500 is formed in the decorative portion 68A, the remaining part 520 of the lightning projection image 500 is formed in part of the game area 12a, and the lightning projection image 500 is formed. The other part 530 of the other part is formed in a part of the display area 13a. Such a lightning projection image 500 may appear to be superimposed on a liquid crystal image of a character or the like (not shown) in the display area 13a.

At this time, if the light emission effect 681A by the LED 681 has the above-described predetermined brightness, the light of the main portion 510 of the lightning projection image 500 formed on the decorative portion 68A and the light of the light emission effect 681A are mixed, so that the lightning projection image is generated. It becomes easy to visually recognize 500 as if it is blurred in white. Further, the other part 530 of the lightning projection image 500 overlaps with the liquid crystal image (not shown) of the display area 13a, so that the color tone of the lightning projection image 500 is likely to be broken and visually recognized as if it is blurred. As a result, the color of the lightning projection image 500 becomes weak and the lightning projection image 500 becomes unclear. The reason why the lightning projection image 500 becomes unclear is that the lightning projection image 500 is formed by combining lights of RGB colors, and the light of the lightning projection image 500 and the light of the light emission effect 681A and the light of the liquid crystal image are combined. It is considered that the lightness of a specific color is intensified due to the additive color mixture due to the mixture of. In order to prevent such blurring of the image, the following measures are taken in this embodiment.

41A shows a state where the lightning projection image 500 is projected centering on the decorative portion 68A to the periphery thereof, and FIG. 41B shows the state where the decorative portion 68A and the lightning projected image 500 are projected in the state of FIG. 41A. It shows a state in which and are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 41(A), in the lightning projection image 500, as in FIG. 40(C), the main part 510 is formed in the decorative part 68A, and the remaining part 520 is part of the game area 12a. The remaining other portion 530 is formed in a part of the display area 13a.

At this time, the LED 681 of the decorative portion 68A is stopped from emitting light or blinking, so that the light emission effect is temporarily stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 41B, in the display area 13a, for example, black or a gray scale of gray scale is provided from the area overlapping the lightning projection image 500 to the area where the other part 530 of the lightning projection image 500 is formed. A liquid crystal image 300 having such a display color is formed. The liquid crystal image 300 having such a display color has a color tone suitable for the projection mapping image.

That is, in the states shown in FIGS. 41A and 41B, the light of the lightning projection image 500 is not mixed with the light of the light emission effect, and the lightning projection image 500 is not visually recognized as white and blurred. .. Further, although the other part 530 of the lightning projection image 500 overlaps with the liquid crystal image 300, since the liquid crystal image 300 itself does not emit dark light or emits no light, the color tone of the lightning projection image 500 is not deteriorated. That is, the light of the lightning projection image 500 and the light of the light emission effect or the light of the liquid crystal image 300 are not mixed with each other, or are weak even if they are mixed, so that the brightness of the specific color is not enhanced. Therefore, even if the lightning projection image 500 is projected on the decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory 68 that overlaps the display area 13a, a clear image can be displayed without causing blurring in the entire lightning projection image 500.

When projecting the lightning projection image 500 on the decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory 68, as long as the light of the light emission effect 681A does not affect the sharpness of the lightning projection image 500, the LED 681 of the decorative portion 68A. May be emitted or blinked with a brightness lower than a predetermined brightness. Further, the display area 13a may display the liquid crystal image 300 such that the entire area is black or gray in gray scale. Further, the display area 13a may be made black in a normally black mode by turning off the power of the liquid crystal display device 13 and stopping the driving.

42A to 42C show a rendering operation using the movable accessory 68, the liquid crystal image, and the projected image. As the liquid crystal image, a shield liquid crystal image 310 imitating a shield and a star pattern 320 indicating a glitter are displayed in the display area 13a. As projection images, crack projection images 540 and 550 showing cracks are projected.

First, as shown in FIG. 42A, when the decorative portion 68A moves from the standby position to the appearance position while the shield liquid crystal image 310 is displayed in the display area 13a, the decorative portion 68A causes the shield to cover the display area 13a. A part of the liquid crystal image 310 overlaps. In such a state, the LED 681 of the decorative portion 68A is stopped from emitting light or blinking, or reduced in brightness as described above. At this time, the crack projection image 540 may be projected on the decorative portion 68A. Such a crack projection image 540 of the decoration portion 68A appears as an effect that suggests a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42B, thereafter, the crack projection image 540 is erased while the decorative portion 68A overlaps a part of the shield liquid crystal image 310. At this time, a star pattern 320 is displayed in a part of the display area 13a which cannot be seen from the front of the player by overlapping the decorative portion 68A. The star pattern 320 is a liquid crystal image, which is invisible to the player positioned in front of the star pattern 320, but can be seen by wrapping around the side of the decorative portion 68A and looking into the gap between the decorative portion 68A and the display area 13a. It is said that. Such a star pattern 320 is visible only by looking in after the appearance of the crack projection image 540 that suggests an unfavorable gaming state, and the gaming state considered to be unfavorable to the player is actually an advantageous gaming state. Appears as a so-called reversal production that suggests that.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42C, the crack projection image 550 is projected in the display area 13a so as to overlap the shield liquid crystal image 310. At this time, in the display area 13a, for example, black or a uniform gray of gray scale is displayed in the area where the crack projection image 550 is projected (a part of the shield liquid crystal image 310) so that a clear image can be displayed. It is partially formed as a display color region. The crack projection image 550 formed on the shield liquid crystal image 310 appears as an effect that suggests a game state advantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the shield liquid crystal image 310, a projection image simulating a shield may be projected on the display area 13a. Further, if the star pattern 320 or the crack projection image 550 appears, not all are in an advantageous game state, and even if they appear, a disadvantageous game state may be a so-called gaze effect.

43(A) to (C) show a rendering operation using the movable accessory 68, the liquid crystal image, and the projected image. As the liquid crystal image, a shield liquid crystal image 310 simulating a shield and a crack pattern 330 showing cracks are displayed in the display area 13a. As the projection image, a spark projection image 560 showing a pattern in which sparks are scattered is projected. 42(A) to (C) show advantages and disadvantages of the game state when the sword (decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory 68) and the shield (shield liquid crystal image 310) collide with each other and a crack is generated in either one. Shows a production that suggests.

As shown in FIG. 43(A), from the state where the shield liquid crystal image 310 is displayed in the display area 13a, as shown in FIG. 43(B), the decorative portion 68A moves from the standby position to the appearance position. At this time, the decorative portion 68A may be reciprocated repeatedly. In such a case, it is possible to appropriately express that the sword and the shield collide with each other. Then, when the decorative portion 68A overlaps with a part of the shield liquid crystal image 310, the spark projection image 560 overlaps with the shield liquid crystal image 310 in a part of the display area 13a seen from the front of the player in the vicinity of the decorative portion 68A. Is projected. At this time, in the display area 13a, for example, the area where the spark projection image 560 is projected (a part of the shield liquid crystal image 310) can display a clear image, for example, black or a uniform gray of gray scale. It is desirable that the display color region is partially formed. The spark projection image 560 formed on the shield liquid crystal image 310 appropriately expresses that the sword and the shield collide with each other. It should be noted that in this case also, in the display area 13a, instead of the shield liquid crystal image 310, a projection image simulating a shield may be projected.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43C, in the display area 13a, the movable accessory 68 is in a stationary state with the decorative portion 68A overlapping the shield liquid crystal image 310. At this time, a crack pattern 330 is displayed in a part of the display area 13a which cannot be seen from the front of the player by overlapping the decorative portion 68A. The crack pattern 330 is a liquid crystal image, which is invisible to the player positioned in front of the crack pattern 330, but can be visually recognized by wrapping around the side of the decorative portion 68A and looking into the gap between the decorative portion 68A and the display area 13a. It is said that. After that, when a predetermined time elapses after the movable accessory 68 has stopped, the decorative portion 68A returns to the standby position, which is not particularly shown. As a result, the player can directly see the crack pattern 330 from the front without being blocked by the decorative portion 68A. Such a crack pattern 330 can be visually recognized only by looking into the movable accessory 68 after the stationary, and directly visible when a predetermined time has passed after the stationary stationary object 68, which is a gaming state advantageous for the player. Appears as a performance suggesting that.

44(A) and 44(B) show a rendering operation using the reel accessory 67 and the projected image. As the projected image, a protective color projected image 570 is projected that makes the blue 7 (671A), the red 7 (671B), or the blank 671C invisible or difficult to visually recognize as the identification pattern of the reel accessory 67. Further, as the projection image, the lost projection image 571 is projected. Note that FIG. 44(B) shows an effect that makes it difficult to determine until Blue 7 (671A) or blank 671C is finally notified.

As shown in FIG. 44(A), in the reel accessory 67, when the projected image is not projected onto the opening 12b when the variable display or the stop display of the identification symbol is performed, the internal LED 677 has a predetermined brightness. Can be illuminated or flashed. On the sheet member 671 of the reel accessory 67, for example, blue 7 (671A), blank 671C, and red 7 (671B) are formed at predetermined intervals with a white plain background as a background. Blue 7 (671A) is a drawing area printed or applied in a uniform blue color. Red 7 (671B) is a drawing area printed or applied in a uniform red color. The blank 671C is a uniform white or gray background region with no ground or printed area and an undercoat. For example, when the reel body 670 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) rotates so as to move from the top to the bottom when viewed from the player side, the identification pattern is red 7 (671B)→blank 671C→blue 7 (671A). → Red 7 (671B) → ... is displayed in order. When the reel body 670 stops rotating, as shown in the right column of FIG. 44(A), for example, when a hit (big hit, small hit) is suggested, blue 7 (671A) or red 7 is placed at the position of the opening 12b. (671B) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when suggesting a loss, the blank 671C is stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b.

As shown in the upper part of FIG. 44(B), when the identification symbol is variably displayed as the reel body 670 rotates, blue 7 (671A), blank 671C, and red 7 (671B) are sequentially located at the position of the opening 12b. It moves at high speed, and you can see colors that assimilate these colors depending on the speed.

When the hit is suggested, as shown in the left column of FIG. 44(B), the rotation of the reel body 670 is stopped and blue 7 (671A) is stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b. At this time, from the projector device main body B2 (not shown), a protective color projection image 570 made of blue which is the same as or similar to blue 7 (671A) is projected so as to spread at least over the entire opening 12b. Since the protection color projection image 570 is made of blue which is the same as or similar to blue 7 (671A), blue 7 (671A) is difficult to distinguish visually. In other words, in the protective color projection image 570, the blue 7 (671A) stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b is melted. At this point, does the player stop displaying blue 7 (671A)? , It becomes impossible or difficult to visually determine whether the blank 671C is stopped and displayed.

After that, when the reel body 670 stops rotating for a predetermined time, the projection of the protective color projection image 570 from the projector apparatus main body B2 is stopped, and as a result, the blue color 7 is stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b. (671A) is directly visible.

On the other hand, when suggesting a loss, as shown in the right column of FIG. 44B, when the rotation of the reel body 670 is stopped, the blank 671C is stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b. At this time, from the projector device main body B2 (not shown), a protection color projection image 570 made of blue, which is the same as or similar to blue 7 (671A) or similar to the above, is projected from at least the entire opening 12b in the same manner as described above. .. Since the protection color projected image 570 is reflected by the blank 671C and looks like a uniform blue color, it is difficult to determine visually whether blue 7 (671A) is stopped and displayed. That is, even at this point, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to visually judge whether the blue 7 (671A) is stopped and displayed or the blank 671C is stopped and displayed.

After that, when a predetermined time elapses after the reel body 670 stops rotating, the projection of the protective color projection image 570 from the projector apparatus main body B2 is stopped, and instead, the blank 671C is used as a base over the entire opening 12b. The white projection image 571 shown in white 7 is projected. In the lost projection image 571, the white 7 part is formed by the white image 571A, and the background around it is formed by the blue background image 571B which is the same as the protection color projection image 570. That is, when suggesting a loss, the loss projection image 571 is projected at the position of the opening 12b so as to give an impression of the loss more than the blank 671C.

With the protective color projected image 570 and the lost projected image 571 projected according to the color of the identification pattern, the player can finally directly see either the blue 7 (671A) or the blank 671C. Up to this, the expectation for the big hit can be sustained, and the effect of production can be enhanced. When red 7 (671B) is stopped and displayed in the case of suggesting a hit, a protection color projection image 570 composed of red which is the same as or similar to red 7 (671B) is projected. .. In addition, a protection color projection image 570 having a uniform predetermined color tone other than blue and red is projected to visually confirm that either blue 7 (671A) or red 7 (671B) is stopped and displayed. However, blue 7 (671A) and red 7 (671B) may be blended into the protected color projected image 570 so that one of them cannot be distinguished. Of course, identification patterns other than blue and red may be provided, and the protective color projection image 570 having a color tone corresponding to them may be projected.

FIG. 45 shows an effect operation using the reel accessory 67 and the projected image. As the projection image, in addition to the protection color projection image 570, for example, the blue 7 projection image 572 having the same color as Blue 7 (671A) and the same pattern is projected. FIG. 45 shows an effect in which the reel accessory 67 repeats the variable display and the stop display of the identification symbol over a predetermined number of times (in FIG. 45, four consecutive pseudo times, for example) like a so-called pseudo sequence.

As shown in FIG. 45, when the first pseudo-repeating operation is started, the reel accessory 67 starts the variable display of the identification symbol, and then stops the predetermined identification symbol (blank 671C as an example in the figure). When it is displayed, the first pseudo-run ends. At this time, a blue 7 projection image 572 imitating blue 7 is projected on the entire opening 12b with the blank 671C as a base. Such a blue 7 projected image 572 will give an impression of the pseudo-relation itself. Thereafter, similarly, the second pseudo-repeating operation and the pseudo-repeating third operation are repeated.

Finally, for example, if an effect that suggests a hit or a loss is performed in the fourth pseudo-repeating operation, the reel accessory 67 starts the variable display of the identification symbol by the start of the fourth pseudo-repetitive operation. After that, when suggesting a hit, the rotation of the reel body 670 is stopped, and, for example, blue 7 (671A) is stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b. At this time, from the projector device main body B2 (not shown), a protective color projection image 570 made of blue which is the same as or similar to blue 7 (671A) is projected so as to spread at least over the entire opening 12b. As a result, in the protective color projection image 570, the blue 7 (671A) stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b is melted, and at this point, the player stops and displays the blue 7 (671A). It is impossible or difficult to visually determine whether the blank 671C is stopped and displayed.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the case of suggesting a loss, when the rotation of the reel body 670 is stopped, the blank 671C is stopped and displayed at the position of the opening 12b. At this time, from the projector device main body B2 (not shown), a protection color projection image 570 made of blue, which is the same as or similar to blue 7 (671A) or similar to the above, is projected from at least the entire opening 12b in the same manner as described above. .. This makes it impossible or difficult for the player to visually determine whether the blue 7 (671A) is stopped and displayed or the blank 671C is stopped and displayed.

Then, in the case of a hit, when the reel body 670 stops rotating for a predetermined time, the projection of the protective color projection image 570 from the projector apparatus main body B2 is stopped, and as a result, a stop display is displayed at the position of the opening 12b. Blue 7 (671A) that has been displayed becomes directly visible. On the other hand, in the case of losing, when the predetermined time has elapsed after the reel body 670 stopped rotating, the projection of the protective color projection image 570 from the projector apparatus main body B2 is stopped, and as a result, the blank 671C becomes directly visible. At this time, as shown in FIG. 44(B) described above, the lost projection image 571 may be projected at the position of the opening 12b.

According to such a pseudo-reproduction effect, the expectation for a big hit is maintained until either the blue 7 (671A) or the blank 671C is finally directly visible in the final pseudo-reproduction. It is possible to enhance the production effect. When red 7 (671B) is stopped and displayed in the case of suggesting a hit, a protection color projection image 570 composed of red which is the same as or similar to red 7 (671B) is projected. .. In addition, a protection color projection image 570 having a uniform predetermined color tone other than blue and red is projected to visually confirm that either blue 7 (671A) or red 7 (671B) is stopped and displayed. However, blue 7 (671A) and red 7 (671B) may be blended into the protected color projected image 570 so that one of them cannot be distinguished. Of course, identification patterns other than blue and red may be provided, and the protective color projection image 570 having a color tone corresponding to them may be projected. Further, the effect operation shown in FIG. 45 is not limited to the pseudo-relation, and can be applied, for example, as an effect operation of a mini game.

[Modifications and other embodiments]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 to 65, modified examples of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment and gaming machines according to other embodiments will be described. It should be noted that the same or similar configurations as those of the first embodiment described above are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[Modification of game board]
46 and 47 show a modified example of the game board 12. In the game board 1 shown in the figure, in addition to the reel accessory 67, a decorative logo member 69 three-dimensionally showing a logotype such as a model name is provided above the center of the display area 13a. The opening 12b for displaying the identification symbol of the reel accessory 67 is provided on the upper right side of the display area 13a, and the decoration cover 12c having a three-dimensional design is provided around the opening 12b. Has been. A projector unit (not shown) can project an image on the decorative logo member 69 and the decorative cover 12c including the opening 12b.

[Example of projection effect operation]
48A to 48F show an example of the effect operation using the reel accessory 67 and the projected image, and FIG. 49 shows an example of the effect operation of projecting the image up to the decorative logo member 69. ..

As shown in FIG. 48(A), when the reel 670 (not shown in the figure) of the reel accessory 67 is rotated and the identification symbol is variably displayed, blue 7 (671A) at the position of the opening 12b, The blank 671C and red 7 (671B) move in sequence at high speed, and it is possible to see a color in which these colors are assimilated according to the speed.

The color formed by the high speed movement of such an identification pattern does not clearly show the original blue or red, but appears to be a color different from blue or red due to rotational mixing. Then, as the rotation speed of the reel body 670 becomes faster, the sheet member 671 looks more uniform in color in the opening 12b due to rotational color mixing. As shown in FIG. 48B, a character projection image 580 showing a character or the like different from the identification pattern is projected on the sheet member 671 having a uniform color tone through the opening 12b. In order to make such a character projection image 580 clear, the color formed by rotational mixing is preferably black or gray in gray scale, but may be other colors.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48(C), while the character projection image 580 is projected on the opening 12b, on the decorative cover 12c including the entire opening 12b, the background projection showing the background of the character projection image 580 is performed. The image 581 is projected.

Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 48(D), a pattern projection image 582 imitating an identification pattern is projected in the opening 12b instead of the character projection image 580.

When the pattern projection image 582 is projected on the opening 12b in this way, as shown in FIGS. 48E and 48F, the pattern projection image 582 is gradually enlarged and projected so as to be enlarged to a position overlapping the decoration cover 12c. To be done. The projected image may be configured to be projected only on the surrounding decorative member or the like while avoiding the flow-down area of the game ball. In this case, it is possible to prevent the movement of the game ball from being difficult to visually recognize, and to prevent the player from feeling annoyed when the image is reflected on the game ball that rolls randomly.

According to such a rendering operation, when the character projection image 580, the background projection image 581, and further the pattern projection image 582 are projected to the opening 12b during the variable display of the identification symbol by the reel accessory 67, the variation thereof. It is possible to make it difficult to understand whether the display is being performed or the stop is being performed, and it is possible to perform various visual effects.

In addition, since the background projection image 581 and the pattern projection image 582 can be projected so as to spread to the decoration cover 12c larger than the opening 12b, more various effects can be performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49, during the variable display of the identification symbol by the reel accessory 67, the character projection image 580 and the background projection image 581 projected at the positions of the opening 12b and the decoration cover 12c are the decoration logo members. In some cases, the projection position is moved to the position of 69 and is projected so as to be enlarged to the size found on the decorative logo member 69.

According to such a rendering operation, the projected character image 580 can be made to feel as if it has moved from the position of the opening 12b or the decorative cover 12c to the position of the decorative logo member 69. It is possible to realize a pulling effect.

[Example of reach production operation]
FIG. 50 shows an example of a so-called reach effect operation using the display area 13a and the projected image. In the reach effect operation shown in the same figure, the same symbol liquid crystal images 345 to 348 are variably displayed in a horizontal row in the display area 13a so as to sequentially move from top to bottom. The final numbers of the symbols of the symbol liquid crystal images 345 to 348 correspond to the numbers shown by the symbol liquid crystal images 345 to 348 as identification symbols.

First, as shown in FIG. 50(A), in the display area 13a, for example, variable display is performed so that the pattern liquid crystal images 345 and 346 corresponding to the numbers “5” and “6” move in order from top to bottom. Suppose At this time, the symbol projection image 594 corresponding to the number "4" is projected in the lower peripheral area of the display area 13a so as to move in order from the symbol liquid crystal image 345. Further, in the upper peripheral area of the display area 13a, a symbol projection image 597 corresponding to the numeral "7" is projected so as to move in a later order than the symbol liquid crystal image 346. In addition, the last number of the code of the symbol projection images 594, 597 corresponds to the number shown as the identification symbol by the symbol projection images 594, 597. In the following, the same applies to the symbols of other symbol projection images.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(B), in the display area 13a, the numbers of the identification symbols are shifted by one, and the symbol liquid crystal images 346 and 347 corresponding to the numbers "6" and "7" are displayed. The display is changed so that it moves from top to bottom. At this time, a symbol projection image 595 corresponding to the numeral “5” is projected on the lower peripheral area of the display region 13a so as to move in order from the symbol liquid crystal image 346. Further, in the area around the upper portion of the display area 13a, a symbol projection image 598 corresponding to the numeral "8" is projected so as to move in a later order than the symbol liquid crystal image 347.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50(C), in the display area 13a, the number of the identification symbol is shifted by one, and the symbol liquid crystal images 347 and 348 corresponding to the numbers "7" and "8" are on the upper side. The display is changed so that it moves in order from to. At this time, a symbol projection image 596 corresponding to the numeral "6" is projected in the lower peripheral region of the display region 13a so as to move in order from the symbol liquid crystal image 347. On the other hand, in the area around the upper part of the display area 13a, according to the order of the above-mentioned identification symbols, the symbol projection image corresponding to the number "9" should be projected, but the number "7" is contrary to the order. A pattern projection image 597 corresponding to is projected. When such a pattern projection image 597 different from the normal order is projected, it becomes an irregular production in which the expectation of a big hit increases, and the enjoyment of the game is enhanced.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 50(D), in the lower part of the display area 13a, a pattern liquid crystal image 348 corresponding to the numeral "8" is variably displayed so as to move from top to bottom, while being displayed. At the upper part of the area 13a, the pattern liquid crystal image 347 corresponding to the number "7" is variably displayed as if the previous pattern projection image 597 moved downward. At this time, a symbol projection image 597 corresponding to the numeral “7” is projected on the lower peripheral region of the display region 13a so that the symbol liquid crystal image 348 is moved in order. On the other hand, the irregular projection is continued in the upper peripheral area of the display area 13a, so that the symbol projection image 597 corresponding to the number "7" is projected.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50(E), the design liquid crystal image 347 corresponding to the number "7" is variably displayed at the bottom of the display area 13a, and the previous design is displayed at the top of the display area 13a. The pattern liquid crystal image 347 corresponding to the number "7" is variably displayed as if the projected image 597 has moved downward. At this time, a symbol projection image 598 corresponding to the numeral “8” is projected on the lower peripheral region of the display region 13a so as to move in order from the symbol liquid crystal image 347. On the other hand, the irregular projection is continued in the upper peripheral area of the display area 13a, so that the symbol projection image 597 corresponding to the number "7" is projected. That is, in this state, only the symbol projection image 598 shows the different number "8", and the two symbol liquid crystal images 347 and one symbol projection image 597 show the same number "7", whereby the player For, it can be felt as a production that further increases the expectation of a big hit.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 50(F), the design liquid crystal image 347 corresponding to the number "7" is stopped and displayed at the bottom of the display area 13a, and the number "" is also displayed at the top of the display area 13a. The pattern liquid crystal image 347 corresponding to “7” is stopped and displayed. Also, in the lower peripheral area of the display area 13a, a symbol projection image 597 corresponding to the numeral "7" is projected, and in the upper peripheral area of the display area 13a, the symbol corresponding to the numeral "7". The projected image 597 is projected. That is, in this state, the two symbol liquid crystal images 347 and the two symbol projection images 597 are all aligned and the same numeral “7” is shown. As a result, the player can enjoy, for example, the fact that the big hit is confirmed by the display mode of the identification pattern in which the liquid crystal image and the projected image are combined.

As shown in FIG. 51 as an example, when the reach effect operation as shown in FIG. 50 is performed on the game board 12 shown in FIG. 47, it corresponds to the numbers “2” and “3” projected outside the display area 13a. The symbol projection images 592, 593 are designed to be projected images 592, 593 on the portion of the rolling area of the gaming ball in the gaming area 12a so that the irradiation light does not impair the visibility due to irregular reflection or the like. Is projected as a partially lacking image so as not to form.

[Modified example of movable accessory]
52 and 53 show a modification of the movable accessory.

As shown in FIG. 53, in the decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory, light is blocked between the vicinity of the end of the base member 680 and the vicinity of the end of the cover member 684 to block outward light of the LED 681. A wall 689 is provided. As a result, as shown in FIG. 52, the peripheral portion of the cover member 684 is visually recognized as the non-light emitting area 684b as seen from the player side, and even if the LED 681 emits light or blinks, the non-light emitting area 684b of the peripheral portion. By projecting the projected image on only one, a clear projected image can be displayed.

FIG. 54 shows another modification of the movable accessory.

In the cover member 684 shown in FIG. 54, the non-transmissive member 685 is not provided in the central portion, and the central portion is partially formed as a non-light emitting region 684b' by the non-transmissive material. As a result, the central portion of the cover member 684 is visually recognized as a non-light emitting area 684b′ as seen from the player side, and even if the LED 681 emits light or blinks, only the central non-light emitting area 684b′ is projected. It is possible to project a clear projected image by projecting.

FIG. 55 shows another modification of the movable accessory. The projector device main body B2 does not need to be fixed, and may be configured so that the irradiation position and the irradiation angle can be changed by a predetermined drive mechanism according to the game situation and the like.

The decorative portion 68A′ of the movable accessory shown in FIG. 55 includes a cover member 684′ formed in a substantially circular shape, and an arm member 680′ which connects the drive unit and the cover member 684′ (not shown) and also serves as a base member. Have. Such a decorative portion 68A' also moves from the standby position to the appearance position as an effect that suggests the advantage or disadvantage of the game state, and is in a state of overlapping with a part of the display area 13a.

At this time, a gray background liquid crystal image 350 of, for example, a gray scale is formed in the central region of the display region 13a below the cover member 684', and the body part of the character is overlapped with the background liquid crystal image 350. The revealed character body projection image 600 is projected. Then, the character face projection image 610 showing the face portion of the character is projected on the cover member 684'. Although not shown in particular, a liquid crystal image related to the character is displayed in the other area of the display area 13a. According to this, it is possible to represent the entire character by combining the character body projection image 600 projected on a part of the display area 13a and the character face projection image 610 projected on the cover member 684′, Furthermore, various effects can be performed by combining with a liquid crystal image. In the area where the background liquid crystal image 350 and the character projected image 600 are displayed, instead of these, a liquid crystal image showing the body part of the character may be displayed.

[Other Embodiments]
56 to 57 show gaming machines according to the second to third embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 56, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the projector unit B is not provided with a mirror member, and the projection light is directly projected from the projector device body B2 toward the front surface of the game board 12. Is configured. With the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment as described above, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those according to the first embodiment and the modification thereof.

As shown in FIG. 57, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, a direct irradiation type projector unit B is adopted as in the second embodiment, and further, a so-called front liquid crystal device 13′ is used instead of the liquid crystal display device. Has been adopted. The movable accessory 68 is on the back side of the upper decoration unit 40 and is located between the game board 12 and the front liquid crystal device 13 ′ while being attached to the upper front surface of the game board 12.

The front liquid crystal device 13 ′ includes a pair of edge lights 13 A, a light guide plate 13 B, and a front liquid crystal panel 13 C, and is arranged between the protective glass 28 and the game board 12. The front liquid crystal device 13' irradiates the back surface of the front liquid crystal panel 13C with the light from the edge light 13A via the light guide plate 13B, and controls the liquid crystal driving of the front liquid crystal panel 13C to display a liquid crystal image on the entire front surface. .. Further, the front liquid crystal device 13 ′ controls the liquid crystal driving of the front liquid crystal panel 13 C as appropriate so that the front liquid crystal panel 13 C passes through the light guide plate 13 B to the rear face or the light guide plate 13 B to the front liquid crystal at a predetermined transmittance. Light is transmitted to the front surface through the panel 13C. That is, the irradiation light and the external light from the projector device main body B2 reach the game area 12a and the decorative portion 68A through the front liquid crystal panel 13C and the light guide plate 13B, and the light reflected there is the light guide plate 13B and the front liquid crystal panel 13C. It is sensed by the player through the.

The decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory 68 is positioned so as to be hidden by the upper decoration unit 40 in the standby state (non-operating state), and in the appearance state (the state shown in FIG. 57), the front liquid crystal panel 13C of the front liquid crystal device 13'. And the light guide plate 13B is visible. Further, the player can visually recognize the projected image displayed on the decorative portion 68A through the front liquid crystal panel 13C and the light guide plate 13B. The gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment as described above can also obtain the same effects as those according to the first and second embodiments described above and the modifications thereof.

The projector unit B may irradiate the game area 12a and the decorative portion 68A with irradiation light directly through the front liquid crystal panel 13C and the light guide plate 13B without passing through the protective glass 28. Further, also in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, the reflection type projector unit B provided with the mirror member B3 may be adopted as in the first embodiment.

[Example of staging operation according to another embodiment]
58 and 59 show an example of a projection effect operation using the front liquid crystal device 13' and the projection image according to the third embodiment of FIG.

The movable accessory 68 is entirely located on the back side of the upper decoration unit 40 (not shown) so as to be hidden from the player side in the standby state (non-operating state) (see FIG. 58(A)), and in the appearance state. The decorative portion 68A moves to a position overlapping a part of the game area 13a on the front surface side of the front liquid crystal panel 13C (see FIG. 58B). As a result, the movable accessory 68 performs a predetermined effect operation so as to cover the effect image displayed on the front liquid crystal panel 13C. In the standby state of FIG. 58(A), the movable accessory 68 is not actually visible by the upper decoration unit 40. That is, such a movable accessory 68 also performs the same effect operation as that according to the first embodiment, and as shown in FIG. 58(A), the decorative portion 68A is on the back side of the upper decorative unit 40 at the standby position. It is kept in a horizontal position in a hidden state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 58B, at the appearance position, a part of the decoration portion 68A is positioned in front of the front liquid crystal panel 13C, and appears in a tilted posture in a state of overlapping with the game area 12a. To do. The effect of the appearance of the movable accessory 68 can be improved.

FIGS. 59(A) and 59(B) show the effect operation using the movable accessory 68, the liquid crystal image of the front liquid crystal panel 13C, and the projected image. As the projected image, a character projected image 620 showing a predetermined character is projected. As the liquid crystal image, although not particularly shown, a partial background area of the front liquid crystal panel 13C overlapping the character projection image 620 is displayed as a black background color image of black or gray scale suitable for the background color. Note that FIG. 59A shows an inappropriate example when projecting a projected image.

As shown in FIG. 59(A), when the character projection image 620 is projected according to the front surface of the front liquid crystal panel 13C and the decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory 68, a light emission effect 681A by the LED 681 (not shown) is performed. Then, a part of the character projection image 620 to be formed in the decorative portion 68A disappears or becomes more likely to be visually recognized as if it is blurred due to the above-described additive color mixture of light. As a result, it seems that the decorative portion 68A only overlaps the front side of the character projection image 620, and the projection mapping image such as the character projection image 620 is projected on the physically operating movable accessory 68. However, it is not possible to realize a powerful production.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 59(B), when projecting the character projection image 620, it is preferable not to perform the light emission effect by the LED 681 (not shown). As a result, as shown in the figure, the character projection image 620 can be formed so as to be projected to the front side from the front surface of the front liquid crystal panel 13C to the decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory 68 without being partially lacked. As a result, the decorative portion 68A can be visually recognized as if it penetrates the character projection image 620, so that a projection mapping image such as the character projection image 620 can be appropriately projected in accordance with the physically operating movable accessory 68. It is possible to realize a powerful virtual reality effect.

60 and 61 show an example of a projection effect operation using the movable accessory 68, the front liquid crystal device 13', and the projection image according to the third embodiment of FIG. As the projected image, a box projected image 630 showing the closed state of the treasure box, a box projected image 630' showing the opened state of the treasure box, a sword projected image 640 simulating the same sword as the decorative part 68A, and a star pattern projection showing the glittering. The image 650 is projected. As the liquid crystal image, a background liquid crystal image 360 for forming a black or gray background suitable for forming a projection image inside the box projection image 630', and light is transmitted inside the box projection image 630'. A transmissive liquid crystal image 370 for forming a portion and a star pattern liquid crystal image 380 showing a glitter are displayed. The box projection images 630 and 630' and the sword projection image 640 may be displayed as liquid crystal images.

First, as shown in FIG. 60(A), the decorative portion 68A is not shown in its entirety in the standby state (non-operating state) on the back side of the front liquid crystal panel 13C so as to be hidden from the player side. It is located on the back side of the upper decoration unit 40. At this time, on the front surface of the front liquid crystal panel 13C, the box projection image 630 is projected in a partial area near the decorative portion 68A. A partial area of the front liquid crystal panel 13C onto which the box projection image 630 is projected is controlled so as to form a black or gray background.

Next, as shown in FIG. 60B, a box projection image 630' is projected in place of the box projection image 630 on a partial area of the front liquid crystal panel 13C corresponding to the box projection image 630. At this time, since the background liquid crystal image 360 is displayed on the inside of the box projection image 630 ′, even if the decorative portion 68</b>A moves to the back side of the background liquid crystal image 360, the background liquid crystal image 360 blocks the decoration. Part 68A cannot be seen. Such a box projection image 630' appears, for example, as an effect that suggests a loss when nothing is shown as the background liquid crystal image 360 inside.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 60C, the sword projection image 640 may be projected on the inside of the box projection image 630' while the background liquid crystal image 360 is displayed. In this case, for example, the degree of expectation (reliability) of the hit is not so high, but the degree of expectation is obtained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 61(A), the transparent liquid crystal image 370 is displayed on the inside of the box projection image 630′, so that the decorative portion 68A moved to the rear side of the transparent liquid crystal image 370 can be visually recognized. In some cases. In such a case, the real thing of the decorative portion 68A looks as if it has entered the treasure box, which is an effect that further increases the expectation of a big hit.

After that, as shown in FIG. 61B, the star pattern projection image 650 is projected on the decorative portion 68A through the transparent liquid crystal image 370 inside the box projection image 630′, or the star is projected on a part of the transparent liquid crystal image 370. A pattern liquid crystal image 380 may be displayed. In this case, the effect is such that the expectation degree (reliability) of the hit is further increased. The star pattern liquid crystal image 380 displayed in the transmissive liquid crystal image 370 may be projected as a projection image. According to such an effect, the image and the image can be appropriately displayed three-dimensionally and two-dimensionally by using the liquid crystal image of the front liquid crystal panel 13C, the projected image, and the movable accessory 68, which is novel and interesting. It is possible to achieve high performance.

[First modified example of effect suppressing process]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a first modified example of the effect suppressing process executed by the sub CPU 81. This effect suppressing process is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 62, in S400, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lightning projection image is selected based on the effect determined in the effect determination process (S360) of FIG. When the lightning projection image is selected, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S401. When the thunder projection image is not selected, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression processing routine.

In S401, the sub CPU 81 further determines whether or not the movable accessory 68 performs the effect operation, based on the effect determined in the effect determination process (S360). When the movable accessory 68 performs the effect operation, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S402. When the movable accessory 68 does not perform the effect operation, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppressing process routine.

In S402, the sub CPU 81 further determines whether or not the movable accessory 68 produces a light emission effect. When the movable accessory 68 produces a light emission effect, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S403. When the movable accessory 68 does not perform the light emission effect, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression processing routine.

In S403, the sub CPU 81 sets data for stopping the projection of the lightning projection image in a predetermined area of the work RAM 83. Based on this data, when the movable accessory 68 produces a light emission effect, the sub CPU 81 prioritizes the light emission effect and controls the projector device body B2 so as not to perform the projection effect by the lightning projection image. On the other hand, if the light-emission effect is not performed and the projection effect of the lightning projection image is selected, the projector device body B2 is controlled so that the projection effect is performed. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression process routine. According to such a process, the projection effect by the projection image can be executed only when the light emission effect is not performed, and a clear image can be displayed on the decorative body 68A of the movable accessory 68.

Even if the light emitting effect is performed, the projection effect using a lightning projection image or the like may be executed at a time or timing when the movable accessory 68 is not emitted.

[Second modified example of effect suppressing process]
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a second modified example of the effect suppression process executed by the sub CPU 81. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a light emission luminance correction table used in this effect suppressing process. The emission brightness correction table is stored in the program ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 200, for example. The effect suppression process of FIG. 63 is executed in the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 63, in S400, the sub CPU 81 selects a projection effect for projecting a projected image toward the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C based on the effect determined in the effect determination process (S360) of FIG. It is determined whether or not. When this projection effect is selected, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S411. When such a projection effect is not selected, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression processing routine.

In S411, the sub CPU 81 further determines whether or not the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C perform the light emission effect based on the effect determined in the effect determination process (S360). When performing the light emission effect, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S412. When the decorative members 66A, 66B, and 66C do not perform the light emission effect, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression processing routine.

In S412, the sub CPU 81 sets the corrected luminance data corresponding to each of the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C defined in the light emission luminance correction table of FIG. 64, in a predetermined area of the work RAM 83. In the light emission luminance correction table, the decorative members 66A, 66B and 66C are represented as "A", "B" and "C", respectively. The corrected luminance data of the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C (“A”, “B”, “C”) is “A” according to the projection angles α, β, γ with respect to the optical axis X of the projector apparatus body B2. It is stipulated that corrections (reductions) are made in order of "B" and "C". Based on such corrected brightness data, the sub CPU 81 controls the projector device main body B2 to execute the projection effect by the projected image while performing the light emission effect with the corrected brightness for each of the decoration members 66A, 66B, and 66C. .. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect suppression process routine. According to such processing, the brightness of the decorative member is appropriately corrected (reduced) according to the projection angles α, β, γ even when the light-emitting effect of the decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C is performed. Since the projected image is projected above, a clear image can be projected on average in any of the decoration members 66A, 66B, 66C.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is described as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. The various techniques of the present invention described above can be applied to other game machines, for example, a ball game machine and an enclosed game machine. Further, the general-purpose technology can be applied to various gaming machines such as a gaming machine, a slot machine, or a pachi-slot gaming machine, in addition to the gaming machines mentioned above.

Further, it is needless to say that the numerical values, information, components and the like shown in the above embodiment are merely examples and can be appropriately changed within the scope of the present invention.

Based on the above embodiments, the outline of the present invention will be listed below.

(About Appendix A)
2. Description of the Related Art There is a conventional game machine that projects an image from a projector onto a polyhedral structure arranged on a game board (for example, see JP-A-2005-205001). The structure on the game board generally includes a light emitting body such as an LED. In addition, this type of structure may operate as a movable body.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, even if light is projected from the projector to project an image in the light emitting area of the light emitting body in the structure (movable body), it tends to be visually perceived as white and blurred. It is considered that this is because the light of the image reflected on the structure is mixed with the light from the light emitter, and the lightness is enhanced by the additive color mixture. As a result, a clear image cannot be displayed, and there is a drawback that the appearance is impaired in the production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a clear image and enhancing aesthetics as a staging effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix A1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A movable body (for example, a movable accessory 68, etc.) that can be operated as an effect,
A light emitting means (for example, an LED 681) provided on the movable body and capable of emitting light as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) including an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body, the light emission by the light emitting means, and the projection of the image by the projection means. And
The movable body is
A cover member (for example, a cover member 684 or the like) that covers the light emitting means and has a transmissive region through which light from the light emitting means can pass,
The effect control means,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a region other than the transmission region of the cover member (for example, a non-transmission member 685) or the transmission region in which light from the light emitting unit is not transmitted is used as at least a projection target. An image can be projected by the projection means.

With such a configuration, in the region other than the transmissive region of the cover member or in the transmissive region, the reflected image light and the light from the light emitter are not mixed with each other, and the brightness is not emphasized by the additive color mixture. Therefore, a clear image can be displayed on the cover member of the movable body, and the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced as a staging effect.

(Appendix A2)
A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention,
A movable body (for example, a movable accessory 68, etc.) that can be operated as an effect,
A light emitting means (for example, an LED 681) provided on the movable body and capable of emitting light as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) including an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body, the light emission by the light emitting means, and the projection of the image by the projection means. And
The movable body is
A cover member (for example, a cover member 684 or the like) that covers the light emitting means and has a transmissive region through which light from the light emitting means can pass,
The effect control means,
When the light emitting unit does not emit light, the projection unit can project an image with at least the transparent region of the cover member as a projection target.

With such a configuration, the light of the image reflected by the transmissive region of the cover member does not mix with the light from the light emitter, and the lightness is not emphasized by the additive color mixture. It is possible to project a clear image in the transparent area of the, and enhance the aesthetic appearance as a staging effect.

(Appendix A3)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The cover member has a non-transmissive region (for example, non-luminous regions 684b, 684b′, etc.) in which light from the light emitting means does not pass, as an area other than the transmissive area, in at least a part,
The effect control unit is characterized in that the non-transmissive region of the cover member is included in a projection target and the image can be projected by the projection unit.

With such a configuration, a clear image can be displayed even on the non-transmissive region of the cover member, and the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced as a staging effect.

(Appendix A4)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The cover member has the non-transmissive region in a peripheral portion,
The effect control means is capable of projecting an image by the projection means with at least a part of the peripheral portion of the cover member as a projection target.

With such a configuration, it is possible to project a clear image even on the peripheral portion of the cover member, and it is possible to enhance the aesthetic appearance as a presentation effect.

(About Appendix B)
2. Description of the Related Art There is a conventional game machine that projects an image from a projector onto a polyhedral structure arranged on a game board (for example, see JP-A-2005-205001). The structure on the game board generally includes a light emitting body such as an LED. In addition, this type of structure may operate as a movable body.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, even if light is projected from the projector to project an image in the light emitting area of the light emitting body in the structure (movable body), it tends to be visually perceived as white and blurred. It is considered that this is because the light of the image reflected on the structure is mixed with the light from the light emitter, and the lightness is enhanced by the additive color mixture. As a result, a clear image cannot be displayed, and there is a drawback that the appearance is impaired in the production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a clear image and enhancing aesthetics as a staging effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix B1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A movable body (for example, a movable accessory 68, etc.) that can be operated as an effect,
A light emitting means (for example, an LED 681) provided on the movable body and capable of emitting light as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) including an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body, the light emission by the light emitting means, and the projection of the image by the projection means. And
The movable body is
A cover member (for example, a cover member 684 or the like) that covers the light emitting means and has a transmissive region through which light from the light emitting means can pass,
The effect control means,
When the image is projected by the projecting unit with the transparent region of the cover member as the projection target, the luminance of the light emission is relatively reduced by the light emitting unit as compared with the case where the image is not projected by the projecting unit. It is characterized by being possible.

With such a configuration, the degree of mixing of the light of the image reflected by the transmissive area of the cover member and the light from the light emitting body is weakened, and the enhancement of the lightness due to the additive color mixture is suppressed. A clear image can be displayed in the transparent area, and the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced as a staging effect.

(Appendix B2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The cover member has a non-transmissive region (for example, a non-transmissive member 685, a non-light emitting region 684b, 684b', etc.) in which light from the light emitting means does not pass, as an area other than the transmissive area, in at least a part,
The effect control unit is characterized in that the non-transmissive region of the cover member is included in a projection target and the image can be projected by the projection unit.

With such a configuration, a clear image can be displayed even on the non-transmissive region of the cover member, and the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced as a staging effect.

(Appendix B3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The cover member has the non-transmissive region in a peripheral portion,
The effect control means is capable of projecting an image by the projection means with at least a part of the peripheral portion of the cover member as a projection target.

With such a configuration, it is possible to project a clear image even on the peripheral portion of the cover member, and it is possible to enhance the aesthetic appearance as a presentation effect.

(About Appendix C)
Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, an electronic shutter is provided in front of the symbol display area, and by reducing the transmittance of this electronic shutter, the symbol display area is made a non-transmissive area to perform the effect of hiding the symbol. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-55942).

However, in the above conventional gaming machine, even if the transmittance is maximized by not operating the electronic shutter in the normal state, the pattern must be visually recognized through the electronic shutter itself, so the pattern as the identification information looks dim. However, it is difficult to ensure visibility in a timely manner.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to ensure visibility in a timely manner while enabling an effect such as hiding identification information, and thus enhance the aesthetic appearance as an effect. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix C1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Identification information (for example, an identification pattern) is applied, and a movable body (for example, reel accessory 67 or the like) that can be operated as an effect,
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine comprising: a production control unit (for example, a sub CPU 81) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body and the projection of an image by the projection unit,
The movable body is
A sheet member (for example, a sheet member 671) on which identification information is drawn,
A moving means (for example, a rotating gear 673, a motor 674, etc.) for moving the sheet member,
The sheet member is
A drawing area of identification information (for example, blue 7 (671A), red 7 (671B), etc.),
A background area other than the drawing area (for example, a blank 671C or the like),
The drawing area is formed based on a first color system (for example, red or blue),
The background area is formed based on a second color system (for example, white or gray) different from the first color system,
The effect control means,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to project an image on the sheet member with the same color as the first color system by the projection unit.

With such a configuration, by projecting an image on the sheet member in a color similar to the first color system of the drawing area in which the identification information is drawn, the identification information appears to blend into the image of the similar color. This makes it invisible or difficult to see, but if you do not project such an image, the identification information can be seen directly, so it is possible to create a presentation that hides the identification information while ensuring the visibility in a timely manner. As a result, the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced as a directing effect.

(Appendix C2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The movable body includes a light emitting unit (for example, an LED 677) capable of irradiating light from the back side of the sheet member toward the front side.
The effect control means,
It is possible to control the light emission by the light emitting means,
When the image is projected onto the sheet member by the projecting means, the light emission by the light emitting means can be stopped, or the luminance of the light emission can be relatively lowered by the light emitting means as compared with the case where the image is not projected by the projecting means. It is characterized in that it can emit light after being stored.

According to such a configuration, the light of the image reflected on the sheet member and the light from the light emitting unit are not mixed with each other, or the degree thereof is weakened, and the enhancement of the lightness due to the additive color mixture is suppressed. The drawing area can be sufficiently blended with the video of the same color, and the identification information can be hidden with certainty.

(About Appendix D)
Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, an electronic shutter is provided in front of the symbol display area, and by reducing the transmittance of this electronic shutter, the symbol display area is made a non-transmissive area to perform the effect of hiding the symbol. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-55942).

However, in the above conventional gaming machine, even if the transmittance is maximized by not operating the electronic shutter in the normal state, the pattern must be visually recognized through the electronic shutter itself, so the pattern as the identification information looks dim. However, it is difficult to ensure visibility in a timely manner.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to ensure visibility in a timely manner while enabling an effect such as hiding identification information, and thus enhance the aesthetic appearance as an effect. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix D1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Identification information (for example, an identification pattern) is applied, and a movable body (for example, reel accessory 67 or the like) that can be operated as an effect,
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) including an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body and the projection of an image by the projection means,
The movable body is
A sheet member (for example, a sheet member 671) on which identification information is drawn,
A moving means (for example, a rotating gear 673, a motor 674, etc.) for moving the sheet member,
The sheet member is
A drawing area of identification information (for example, blue 7 (671A), red 7 (671B), etc.),
A background area other than the drawing area (for example, a blank 671C or the like),
The drawing area is formed based on a first color system (for example, red or blue),
The background area is formed based on a second color system (for example, white or gray) different from the first color system,
The effect control means,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to continuously perform a series of effect operations (for example, pseudo-relation) that stop after moving the sheet member by the moving unit,
A first effect state in which the identification information of the drawing area can be visually recognized when the sheet member is stopped,
When the sheet member is stopped or moving, it is possible to control to a second effect state in which an image is projected on the sheet member by the projection means in the same color as the first color system. To do.

According to such a configuration, the sheet member is continuously moved and stopped a plurality of times, and in the first effect state in which the sheet member is stopped, the identification information of the drawing area can be directly visually recognized, for example, the last one. When the sheet member is stopped or in the second effect state in which the sheet member is rotating, by projecting an image on the sheet member in a color similar to the first color system of the drawing area, the identification information merges with the image of a similar color. Since it becomes invisible or difficult to visually recognize because it looks like, it is possible to ensure visibility in a timely manner while enabling the production of hiding the identification information, and to enhance the aesthetic appearance as a production effect.

(Appendix D2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The movable body includes a light emitting unit (for example, an LED 677) capable of irradiating light from the back side of the sheet member toward the front side.
The effect control means,
It is possible to control the light emission by the light emitting means,
In the second effect state, the light emission by the light emitting unit can be stopped, or the light emission unit can emit light after the luminance of the light emission is relatively lowered as compared with the first effect state.

According to such a configuration, the light of the image reflected on the sheet member and the light from the light emitting unit are not mixed with each other, or the degree thereof is weakened, and the enhancement of the lightness due to the additive color mixture is suppressed. The drawing area can be sufficiently blended with the video of the same color, and the identification information can be hidden with certainty.

(About Appendix E)
2. Description of the Related Art There is a conventional game machine that projects an image from a projector onto a polyhedral structure arranged on a game board (for example, see JP-A-2005-205001). The structure on the game board generally includes a light emitting body such as an LED. In addition, this type of structure may operate as a movable body.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, even if light is projected from the projector to project an image in the light emitting area of the light emitting body in the structure (movable body), it tends to be visually perceived as white and blurred. It is considered that this is because the light of the image reflected on the structure is mixed with the light from the light emitter, and the lightness is enhanced by the additive color mixture. As a result, a clear image cannot be displayed, and there is a drawback that the appearance is impaired in the production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a clear image and enhancing aesthetics as a staging effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix E1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like) having a display region (for example, the display region 13a or the like) capable of displaying an image as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) including an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling display of an image by the display means and projection of an image by the projection means,
The display means is
It is possible to display a predetermined image in a predetermined drawing area in the display area,
The effect control means,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an image can be projected by the projecting unit with at least an area other than the predetermined drawing area in the display area as a projection target.

With such a configuration, in the area other than the predetermined drawing area in the display area, the reflected image light and the display image light are not mixed with each other, and the brightness is not emphasized by the additive color mixture. In addition, a clear image can be displayed on the display area of the display unit, and aesthetics can be enhanced as a staging effect.

(Appendix E2)
A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention,
A display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like) having a display region (for example, the display region 13a or the like) capable of displaying an image as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) including an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling display of an image by the display means and projection of an image by the projection means,
The display means is
It is possible to display a predetermined image in a predetermined drawing area in the display area,
The effect control means,
When the predetermined image is not displayed in the predetermined drawing area in the display area, an image can be projected by the projection means with at least the predetermined drawing area as a projection target.

According to such a configuration, the light of the image reflected by the predetermined drawing area in the display area does not mix with the light of the display image, and the brightness is not emphasized by the additive color mixture. It is possible to project a clear image on the area and enhance the aesthetic appearance as a staging effect.

(Appendix E3)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
At least a part of an area other than the predetermined drawing area and on which an image is projected by the projection unit is displayed in a single display color of black or gray.

According to such a configuration, by projecting an image on a black or gray region, it is possible to enhance the contrast and visibility of the projected image, and thus enhance the aesthetic effect as a staging effect.

(Appendix E4)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
When the predetermined image is not displayed in the predetermined drawing area in the display area, the predetermined drawing area is in a single display state in black.

With such a configuration, by projecting an image on a predetermined drawing area in a black display state, it is possible to enhance the contrast and visibility of the projected image, which in turn enhances aesthetics as a staging effect. be able to.

(About Appendix F)
Some conventional gaming machines project an image from a projector on a transparent protective plate provided on the front surface of the gaming board (see, for example, JP 2012-75624 A). The game board is provided with a liquid crystal display unit, and the projection image on the protective plate can be formed so as to overlap the display image of the liquid crystal display unit.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, even if light is projected from the projector to project an image on the protection plate located in front of the liquid crystal display unit, it tends to be visually perceived as white and blurred. It is considered that this is because the light of the image reflected on the protective plate and the light from the liquid crystal display unit are mixed with each other, and the lightness is enhanced by the additive color mixture. As a result, a clear image cannot be displayed, and there is a drawback that the appearance is impaired in the production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a clear image and enhancing aesthetics as a staging effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix F1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like) having a display region (for example, the display region 13a or the like) capable of displaying an image as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A movable body that can be operated as an effect (for example, a decorative portion 68A of the movable accessory 68),
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) including an image display by the display unit, a projection of an image by the projection unit, and an effect control unit (for example, a sub CPU 81) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body. Etc.),
The effect control means,
Is movable so as to position the movable body in front of the display area,
An image can be projected from the front side of the movable body as a projection target by the projection means,
A predetermined image related to the image projected on the movable body can be displayed in a predetermined drawing area (for example, a non-overlapping area) that does not correspond to the position of the movable body in the display area, and the predetermined image can be displayed. An image can be hidden in an area other than the drawing area (for example, an overlapping area), or a predetermined color system can be formed as a basic tone.

With such a configuration, an integrated display image can be formed by the image projected on the movable body and the predetermined image displayed in the predetermined drawing area. Further, the light of the image reflected by the movable body does not mix with the light of the predetermined image, and the light of the projected image is more likely to be reflected even in an area other than the predetermined drawing area. Since the brightness is not emphasized, a clear image can be displayed on the movable body located in front of the display area, and the aesthetic appearance can be enhanced as a staging effect.

(Appendix F2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The movable body includes a light emitting unit (for example, an LED 681) capable of emitting light as an effect,
The effect control means,
When the image is projected onto the movable body by the projecting means, the light emission by the light emitting means can be stopped, or the luminance of the light emission can be relatively lowered by the light emitting means as compared with the case where the image is not projected by the projecting means. It is characterized in that it can emit light after being stored.

According to such a configuration, the light of the image reflected by the movable body and the light from the light emitting means are not mixed with each other or the degree thereof is weakened, so that the enhancement of the brightness due to the additive color mixture is suppressed, The image can be clearly displayed, and the visibility of the image and the image can be secured.

(About Appendix G)
Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, an electronic shutter is provided in front of the symbol display area, and by reducing the transmittance of this electronic shutter, the symbol display area is made a non-transmissive area to perform the effect of hiding the symbol. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-55942).

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the pattern as the identification information is made visible/invisible only by changing the transmittance of the electronic shutter, only a visually monotonous effect can be obtained. There was a difficulty that the direction was not interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of visually performing various effects and thus enhancing the interest of the effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix G1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A display unit capable of displaying an image as an effect (for example, the front liquid crystal device 13′),
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A structure (for example, a movable accessory 68) arranged on the back side of the display means,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) including an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling display of an image by the display means and projection of an image by the projection means,
The display means is
While allowing the rear side to be seen through, it has a transparent display area (for example, the front liquid crystal panel 13C) capable of displaying an image,
The structure is disposed on the back side of the transmissive display area,
The effect control means,
The display means can be switched between a first state in which at least a part of the transparent display area cannot be seen through or is difficult, and a second state in which at least a part of the transparent display area can be seen through. ,
In the first state, an image can be projected by the projecting unit, with at least a part of the transparent display area as a projection target.
In the second state, an image can be projected by the projecting unit, with the structure as a projection target while at least a part of the transmissive display area is watermarked.

With such a configuration, in the first state, it is possible to directly visually recognize the image projected or the image displayed in the transparent display area, while in the second state, the transparent display area is transparent. Since the image projected on the body can be visually recognized, a variety of visual effects can be performed, which in turn can enhance the interest of the effect.

(Appendix G2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
In the first state, the transmissive display area is formed based on a uniform predetermined color system (for example, black or gray).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the contrast and visibility of the projected image by projecting the image on the transmissive display area having a uniform predetermined color system such as black or gray. As a result, the aesthetics can be enhanced as a directing effect.

(Appendix G3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The structure includes a light emitting unit (for example, an LED 681) capable of emitting light as an effect,
The effect control means,
In the second state, when the image is projected by the projecting unit onto the structure, the light emission by the light emitting unit can be stopped, or the light emitting unit emits light more than when the image is not projected by the projecting unit. It is characterized in that it can emit light after the brightness is relatively lowered.

According to such a structure, the light of the image reflected by the structure and the light from the light emitting means are not mixed with each other, or the degree thereof is weakened, and the enhancement of the lightness due to the additive color mixture is suppressed. Therefore, the image can be clearly displayed, and the visibility of the image can be secured.

(About Appendix H)
2. Description of the Related Art There is a conventional game machine that projects an image from a projector onto a polyhedral structure arranged on a game board (for example, see JP-A-2005-205001). The structure on the game board generally includes a light emitting body such as an LED. In addition, this type of structure may operate as a movable body.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, even if light is projected from the projector to project an image in the light emitting area of the light emitting body in the structure (movable body), it tends to be visually perceived as white and blurred. It is considered that this is because the light of the image reflected on the structure is mixed with the light from the light emitter, and the lightness is enhanced by the additive color mixture.

In addition, the projection angle of the projector becomes wide depending on the position of the structure, and the wider the projection angle, the more blurred the image. As a result, a clear image cannot be displayed, and there is a drawback that the appearance is impaired in the production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a clear image and enhancing aesthetics as a staging effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix H1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A plurality of light emitting means (for example, decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C, etc.) capable of emitting light as an effect,
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) including an effect control unit (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling light emission by the plurality of light emitting units and projection of an image by the projecting unit,
The projection means is fixedly arranged at a predetermined position,
The plurality of light emitting means,
A first light emitting means (for example, a decorative member 66A or the like) arranged at a position where an optical distance from the projection means is a first distance;
A second light emitting means (for example, a decorative member 66C) arranged at a position where an optical distance from the projection means is a second distance longer than the first distance,
The effect control means,
An image can be projected by the projecting unit with a predetermined area (for example, the front surface of the game board 12 or the like) including at least the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit as a projection target.
When the image is projected by the projecting unit, at least the second light emitting unit can emit light after lowering the luminance of light emission as compared with the case where the image is not projected by the projecting unit.

With such a configuration, when the image is projected by the projecting unit, the light from the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit and the light of the image reflected in the predetermined region are mixed, but The luminance of the light emitted from the second light emitting means located at a position where the optical distance is relatively long is reduced. As a result, the degree of mixing of the light from the first light emitting means and the light of the image and the degree of mixing of the light from the second light emitting means and the light of the image are balanced, and thus uniform. A vivid image can be displayed by adjusting the light, and the visibility of the image can be secured.

(Appendix H2)
A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention,
A plurality of light emitting means (for example, decorative members 66A, 66B, 66C, etc.) capable of emitting light as an effect,
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) including an effect control unit (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling light emission by the plurality of light emitting units and projection of an image by the projecting unit,
The projection means is fixedly arranged at a predetermined position,
The plurality of light emitting means,
A first light emitting means (for example, a decoration member 66A) arranged at a position forming a first angle with respect to a projection axis (for example, an optical axis X) direction of the projection means;
A second light emitting means (for example, a decorative member 66C or the like) arranged at a position forming a second angle larger than the first angle with respect to the projection axis direction of the projection means,
The effect control means,
An image can be projected by the projecting unit with a predetermined region including at least the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit as a projection target.
When the image is projected by the projecting unit, at least the second light emitting unit can emit light after lowering the luminance of light emission as compared with the case where the image is not projected by the projecting unit.

According to such a configuration, when the image is projected by the projecting unit, the light from the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit and the light of the image reflected in the predetermined area are mixed, but The brightness of the light emitted by the second light emitting means at a position where the angle with respect to the projection axis direction is relatively large is reduced. As a result, the degree of mixing of the light from the first light emitting means and the light of the image is balanced with the degree of mixing of the light from the second light emitting means and the light of the image. A vivid image can be displayed by adjusting the light, and the visibility of the image can be secured.

(Appendix H3)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The effect control means,
When the image is projected by the projecting unit, the first light emitting unit can emit light after lowering the luminance of light emission as compared with the case where the image is not projected by the projecting unit,
It is characterized in that the degree of lowering the luminance of the light emission of the first light emitting means is larger than the degree of lowering the luminance of the light emission of the second light emitting means.

With such a configuration, the luminance of the light emission of the first light emitting means is reduced when the image is projected by the projecting means, and the luminance of the light emission of the first light emitting means is lower than that of the second light emitting means. The intensity of the emitted light can be greatly reduced, so the intensity of the light produced by mixing these lights with the image light can be made as uniform as possible, and a clearer image can be displayed with more uniform light adjustment. be able to.

(About Appendix I)
2. Description of the Related Art There is a conventional game machine that projects an image from a projector onto a polyhedral structure arranged on a game board (for example, see JP-A-2005-205001). The structure on the game board generally includes a light emitting body such as an LED. In addition, this type of structure may operate as a movable body.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, only the image projected on the structure (movable body) can be visually recognized, so that only a visually monotonous effect is obtained, and there is a lack of interest in the effect. was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of visually performing various effects and thus enhancing the interest of the effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix I1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like) having a display region (for example, the display region 13a or the like) capable of displaying an image as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A movable body (for example, a movable accessory 68, etc.) that can be operated as an effect,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) including an image display by the display unit, a projection of an image by the projection unit, and an effect control unit (for example, a sub CPU 81) capable of controlling the operation of the movable body. Etc.),
The effect control means,
Is movable so as to position the movable body in front of the display area,
An image can be projected from the front side of the movable body as a projection target by the projection means,
It is characterized in that a predetermined image related to the image projected on the movable body can be displayed in a predetermined drawing area located behind the movable body in the display area.

With such a configuration, the image projected on the movable body can be visually recognized, while if a predetermined drawing area located behind the movable body is looked into, a predetermined image related to the projected image can be obtained. Since the image can be visually recognized, a variety of visual effects can be performed, which in turn can enhance the interest of the effect.

(Appendix I2)
In a preferred embodiment of the invention,
An image common to both the image projected on the movable body and the predetermined image can be displayed in an area other than the predetermined drawing area in the display area.

With such a configuration, it is possible to form an integrated display image by the image projected in common on the movable body and the image displayed together with the predetermined image.

(About Appendix J)
Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, a liquid crystal display panel is provided in front of the reel, and the pattern drawn on the reel can be visually recognized through the light transmitting area of the liquid crystal display panel, and the light is transmitted so as to overlap with the symbol. There is a device in which an image can be displayed in a region (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-321553).

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the image is simply displayed in the light transmissive area together with the pattern as the identification information when the reel is stopped rotating, only a visually monotonous effect can be obtained, which is interesting for the effect. There was a drawback that it lacked.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of visually performing various effects and thus enhancing the interest of the effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix J1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Identification information display means (for example, a reel accessory 67) capable of variable display and stop display of the identification information as an effect;
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) including a variation display and a stop display of the identification information by the identification information display means, and a production control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling projection of an image by the projection means 1), and
The identification information display means has a display unit (for example, the opening 12b) for displaying the identification information in a variable display and a stop display,
The effect control means,
During the variable display of the identification information on the display unit, an image can be projected on the display unit by the projection unit.

With such a configuration, when an image is projected on the display unit during the variable display of the identification information, it can be difficult to know whether the variable display or the stop display is being performed, so that it is possible to visually recognize variously. It is possible to provide a game machine that can perform an effect and, by extension, can enhance the interest of the effect.

(Appendix J2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The effect control means is capable of projecting an image by the projection means to an area around the outside including the display section.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to project an image larger than the display unit, so that it is possible to perform more various effects.

(Appendix J3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The effect control unit projects a predetermined image by the projection unit only on the display unit, and then enlarges the predetermined image to an area around the outside including the display unit and then the projection. It is characterized in that it can be projected by means.

With such a configuration, it is possible to gradually enlarge the predetermined image projected on the display unit so that the predetermined image looks larger than the display unit, and thus it is possible to perform more various effects.

(Appendix J4)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
A game board (for example, the game board 12) having a game area (for example, the game area 12a) in which the game balls can roll,
The effect control means is capable of projecting an image by the projection means to an area other than the game area.

With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to switch from a state of projecting an image on the display unit to a state of projecting an image on an area other than the game area, so that a wider variety of effects can be performed, and the interest of the effect can be increased. Can be increased.

(Appendix J5)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The effect control means can project the identification information as an image by the projection means.

According to such a configuration, for example, the identification information can be physically displayed in a variable manner or stopped by a reel, and such identification information can be projected as an image, so that the interest of the production can be enhanced.

(About Appendix K)
Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, a liquid crystal display panel is provided in front of the reel, and the pattern drawn on the reel can be visually recognized through the light transmitting area of the liquid crystal display panel, and the light is transmitted so as to overlap with the symbol. There is a device in which an image can be displayed in a region (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-321553).

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, since the image is simply displayed in the light transmissive area together with the pattern as the identification information when the reel is stopped rotating, only a visually monotonous effect can be obtained, which is interesting for the effect. There was a drawback that it lacked.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of visually performing various effects and thus enhancing the interest of the effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.

(Appendix K1)
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
Identification information display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like) capable of variable display and stop display of the identification information as an effect,
Projection means capable of projecting an image as an effect (for example, a projector unit B or the like),
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) including a variation display and a stop display of the identification information by the identification information display means, and a production control means (for example, a sub CPU 81 or the like) capable of controlling projection of an image by the projection means 1), and
The identification information display means has a display unit (for example, a display area 13a) for displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable display and a stop display,
The effect control means,
While the plurality of pieces of identification information are being variably displayed on the display unit, it is possible to project, by the projection means, a dynamic predetermined image interlocking with the variably displaying the plurality of pieces of identification information onto an area outside the display unit. It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to project a dynamic predetermined image to the area around the outside of the display unit so as to interlock with the variable display of a plurality of identification information, so that it is possible to visually produce various effects. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the production.

(Appendix K2)
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The plurality of identification information is composed of a plurality of numbers,
It is characterized in that the predetermined image includes consecutive numbers or the same number with respect to the plurality of pieces of identification information being variably displayed on the display unit.

With such a configuration, a plurality of continuous numbers or a plurality of identical numbers appear to be integrally displayed in a variable manner beyond the display unit to the area around the outside, so that a more versatile effect is produced. It can be performed and the enjoyment of the production can be enhanced.

(Appendix K3)
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
It is equipped with a game board that has a game area where the game balls can roll.
The identification information display means is provided on the game board,
The effect control means is characterized in that the projection means can project the predetermined image onto an area other than the game area.

According to such a configuration, for example, on a game board of a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to project a predetermined image on a region other than the game region where the visibility is not hindered by the game ball, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the production.

(About others)
As a game machine, for example, a pachinko game machine is known (see, for example, JP 2013-13801 A). However, since this pachinko gaming machine does not have the structure and function as the gaming machine of the present invention, it has not been possible to improve the interest. The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 12 Gaming board 12a Gaming area 12b Opening 12c Decoration cover 13 Liquid crystal display device 40 Upper decoration unit 44 1st starting opening 45 2nd starting opening 53 1st big winning opening 54 2nd big winning opening 46 Ordinary electric accessory 66A, 66B, 66C Decorative member 67 Reel accessory 670 Reel body 671 Sheet member 673 Rotating gear 674 Motor 677 LED
678 Light emitting substrate 679 Cover member 68 Movable accessory 68A Decorative portion 68B Drive portion 680 Base member 681 LED
682 Illuminated substrate 683 Light diffusing plate 684 Cover member 684b, 684b' Non-light emitting area 685 Non-transmissive member 69 Decorative logo member 70 Main control circuit 71 Main CPU
72 Main ROM
73 Main RAM
200 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Program ROM
83 Work RAM
86 display control circuit 87 voice control circuit 88 lamp control circuit 89 production operation control circuit 90 projector control circuit B projector unit B1 projector cover B2 projector device body B3 mirror member

Claims (2)

Identification information display means capable of variable display and stop display of identification information as an effect,
Projection means capable of projecting images as a production,
A gaming machine comprising: a variation display and a stop display of identification information by the identification information display means; and a production control means capable of controlling projection of an image by the projection means,
The identification information display means has a display unit for displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable display and a stop display,
The effect control means,
During the variable display of the plurality of pieces of identification information on the display unit, it is possible to project, by the projection unit, a dynamic predetermined image interlocking with the variable display of the plurality of pieces of identification information on an area around the outside of the display unit. ,
The plurality of identification information is composed of a plurality of numbers,
A game machine characterized in that the predetermined image includes consecutive numbers or the same number with respect to the plurality of pieces of identification information being variably displayed on the display unit . It is equipped with a game board that has a game area where the game balls can roll.
The identification information display means is provided on the game board,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit can project the predetermined image on an area other than the game area by the projection unit .